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Bannon Brothers #3
Triumph
The New York Times bestselling author weaves together “suspense, glitz, glamor, and romance” in the thrilling conclusion to the Bannon Brothers trilogy ( Booklist ).
Deke Bannon, federal criminal investigator, risks his life just about every damn day—but that doesn’t mean he’ll let Kelly Johns do the same. The gorgeous news anchor doesn’t care that her life is in peril for knowing too much and trying to find out more. To protect Kelly, Deke will have to keep her close—no matter how hard she fights him.
Good luck with that. Kelly’s every instinct tells her she’s stumbled across the story of her career. But there’s a catch. Without Deke, she can’t infiltrate the dark underworld operating beyond the reach of the law. With him, she’s in a whole other kind of danger. On the case, Deke Bannon is a force of nature—unpredictable, unstoppable, and always one step ahead of her. Except when he takes her in his arms—and the world stands still for both of them . . .
Deke Bannon, federal criminal investigator, risks his life just about every damn day—but that doesn’t mean he’ll let Kelly Johns do the same. The gorgeous news anchor doesn’t care that her life is in peril for knowing too much and trying to find out more. To protect Kelly, Deke will have to keep her close—no matter how hard she fights him.
Good luck with that. Kelly’s every instinct tells her she’s stumbled across the story of her career. But there’s a catch. Without Deke, she can’t infiltrate the dark underworld operating beyond the reach of the law. With him, she’s in a whole other kind of danger. On the case, Deke Bannon is a force of nature—unpredictable, unstoppable, and always one step ahead of her. Except when he takes her in his arms—and the world stands still for both of them . . .
344 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 24, 2013
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Janet Dailey
396 books1,848 followersJanet Anne Haradon Dailey was an American author of numerous romance novels as Janet Dailey (her married name). Her novels have been translated into nineteen languages and have sold over 300 million copies worldwide.
Born in 1944 in Storm Lake, Iowa, she attended secretarial school in Omaha, Nebraska before meeting her husband, Bill. Bill and Janet worked together in construction and land development until they "retired" to travel throughout the United States, inspiring Janet to write the Americana series of romances, where she set a novel in every state of the Union. In 1974, Janet Dailey was the first American author to write for Harlequin. Her first novel was NO QUARTER ASKED.
She had since gone on to write approximately 90 novels, 21 of which have appeared on the New York Times Bestseller List. She won many awards and accolades for her work, appearing widely on Radio and Television. Today, there are over three hundred million Janet Dailey books in print in 19 different languages, making her one of the most popular novelists in the world.
Janet Dailey passed away peacefully in her home in Branson on Saturday, December 14, 2013. She was 69.
Born in 1944 in Storm Lake, Iowa, she attended secretarial school in Omaha, Nebraska before meeting her husband, Bill. Bill and Janet worked together in construction and land development until they "retired" to travel throughout the United States, inspiring Janet to write the Americana series of romances, where she set a novel in every state of the Union. In 1974, Janet Dailey was the first American author to write for Harlequin. Her first novel was NO QUARTER ASKED.
She had since gone on to write approximately 90 novels, 21 of which have appeared on the New York Times Bestseller List. She won many awards and accolades for her work, appearing widely on Radio and Television. Today, there are over three hundred million Janet Dailey books in print in 19 different languages, making her one of the most popular novelists in the world.
Janet Dailey passed away peacefully in her home in Branson on Saturday, December 14, 2013. She was 69.
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May 27, 2013
I would give this 3 stars to 3 1/2 stars
I am not sure what this book is trying to be. It is classifed as a romance but I really never felt any connecton/chemistry between the Kelly and Deke. They did work great together as a investgative team, and I liked the plot of the book, up until the last three chapters where I felt it was rushed to an ending.
This is the first book I have read by this author and in this series. The book blurb intrigued me - but the main characters a romantic partners did not. I liked the suspense/mystery of this book just not the romance part (not because of content - only kissing - but not convincing).
If a friend reccomended a book I would try this author again
I am not sure what this book is trying to be. It is classifed as a romance but I really never felt any connecton/chemistry between the Kelly and Deke. They did work great together as a investgative team, and I liked the plot of the book, up until the last three chapters where I felt it was rushed to an ending.
This is the first book I have read by this author and in this series. The book blurb intrigued me - but the main characters a romantic partners did not. I liked the suspense/mystery of this book just not the romance part (not because of content - only kissing - but not convincing).
If a friend reccomended a book I would try this author again
June 22, 2013
Bannon Brothers; Triumph by Janet Dailey
In this family saga the book is about Deke and he works with the agencies.
Kelly and her photographers were filming how the city is wasting money at an abandoned building when shots ring out and she's brought to the ground by a man who is now her guardian angel. She would've been shot without him being there.
She remembers who he is now and she's trying to advance her anchor career and thinks this might be her time.
Lots of action and adventure as they try to help each other out without getting killed. She agrees to tape a conversation for Deke and Hux who are working a banking investigation.
In return they have information they share with her about the shooting and she agrees to travel and help them with her expertise.
As they try to solve the murders more are committed and they are tied in with the financial and art worlds. Enjoyed the different career paths and their reasoning behind the case they are all determined to solve.
Some facts the men know before Kelly does, her life is threatened and some things she figures out before the men.
I received this book from The Kennsington Books in exchange for my honest review.
In this family saga the book is about Deke and he works with the agencies.
Kelly and her photographers were filming how the city is wasting money at an abandoned building when shots ring out and she's brought to the ground by a man who is now her guardian angel. She would've been shot without him being there.
She remembers who he is now and she's trying to advance her anchor career and thinks this might be her time.
Lots of action and adventure as they try to help each other out without getting killed. She agrees to tape a conversation for Deke and Hux who are working a banking investigation.
In return they have information they share with her about the shooting and she agrees to travel and help them with her expertise.
As they try to solve the murders more are committed and they are tied in with the financial and art worlds. Enjoyed the different career paths and their reasoning behind the case they are all determined to solve.
Some facts the men know before Kelly does, her life is threatened and some things she figures out before the men.
I received this book from The Kennsington Books in exchange for my honest review.
June 7, 2013
Predictable, with one of the least likely couples. An anchor who sacrifices her journalistic expectations? Not sure why he does. There is no chemistry between her and who is supposed to be the leading man. And if the word Smartphone had been used again, I might have barfed. The story premise had promise. The book did not.
June 23, 2021
I really enjoyed this book. Kelly Johns is on a story that just fell in her lap when she was out doing a story on buildings not being finished in Atlanta she is almost shot by an international crime ring. Deke Bannon is a Federal Crime Investigator and joins in the search for the bad guys.
Deke is every woman's wet dream and he's smart too. He helps Kelly get to the story she's just dying to get. Kelly is way above her head and almost killed more than once while Deke is finding out how the criminals all fit into the operation.
The two of them are in for a fight that may end with Kelly dead but Deke is there to help her. The ring includes billionaire's and their businesses. They end up at the Billionaire's Ball to try and get their man or men.
Deke is every woman's wet dream and he's smart too. He helps Kelly get to the story she's just dying to get. Kelly is way above her head and almost killed more than once while Deke is finding out how the criminals all fit into the operation.
The two of them are in for a fight that may end with Kelly dead but Deke is there to help her. The ring includes billionaire's and their businesses. They end up at the Billionaire's Ball to try and get their man or men.
June 23, 2021
I like most of Janet Dailey's books based on her ability to write suspenseful storylines that also have a romantic aspect. With the Bannon Brothers series, you get a taste of the good side of law enforcement and Triumph didn't disappoint. What was disappointing was the lack of PTA between the two main characters, Deke and Kelly. The suspense of not knowing who was after Kelly keep my reading through the night.
November 18, 2018
It was a very enjoyable book. It had me everyone on the edge of their seats until the very end when Deke asked Kelly to marry him. To me, there was no explanation from Deke what happened to Natalie Conrad,
The book was a page Turner.It had everyone on the edge of their seats until the every end . There was no explanation from Deke what happened to Natalie Conrad .
The book was a page Turner.It had everyone on the edge of their seats until the every end . There was no explanation from Deke what happened to Natalie Conrad .
May 12, 2017
Good book, loved the Plotline. However, as a Janet Daily romance? Lacked a lot of her typical romance, just a few kisses and then bam, an engagement? Really should have been labeled Intrigue not Romance.
May 17, 2017
Atlanta TV anchor Kelly Johns and her crew witness the murder of 3 people. Then Kelly happens to be present when a series of life threatening incidents happen. Investigator Deke Bannon does his best to keep Kelly healthy and whole, but it is not easy with the headstrong reporter.
July 4, 2022
A book you can't put down!
I loved this book. It held my attention to the last page. I would recommend it to anyone who likes a good mystery. It was a good quality story & I am interested in reading others in the serries.
I loved this book. It held my attention to the last page. I would recommend it to anyone who likes a good mystery. It was a good quality story & I am interested in reading others in the serries.
August 11, 2023
suspenseful
Reading this captivating trilogy about the Bannon brothers kept me glued to their stories! No superfluous words and very detailed. Worth reading. The chemistry between Deke and Kelly was hot!
Reading this captivating trilogy about the Bannon brothers kept me glued to their stories! No superfluous words and very detailed. Worth reading. The chemistry between Deke and Kelly was hot!
January 22, 2018
Triumph is the third book in the Bannon Brothers series written by author Janet Dailey. It's a great story but way too long.
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November 9, 2021
Gannon brothers
Just finished all three books. Loved each and every one of them. The action and story line was just great. I try to figure out who and why all along the way.
Just finished all three books. Loved each and every one of them. The action and story line was just great. I try to figure out who and why all along the way.
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February 13, 2022A light read - the end was very short I felt it lacked any substance - could of built-up more
April 18, 2022
While I'm sure Janet Daily is a fine writer, I did not find this to be a triumph of imagination and style.
March 16, 2024
A high states murder mystery/romance.
June 24, 2025
Engaging, yet a bit drug out. A little different than others I have read from the same author. All- in-all I think you will like it.
January 6, 2026
Jan 2026
February 20, 2017
Good over Evil
Deke Bannon is a free lance federal agent. He comes across Kelly Johns, investigative reporter, when she witnesses a crime in the wrong place at the wrong time. A dangerous place and a dangerous time. From there on Kelly and Deke become unlikely partners, trying to unravel a high finance scam that has left murders in its wake. And Kelly with a threatening stalker. Deke does the best he can to protect Kelly, despite her stubborness at the outset. The story unfurls at a steady pace.. The twists and turns of suspects and clues realistically revealed in uncoordinated spurts. I enjoyed the characters and story, but found the ending, although positive, a bit abrupt with minimal explanation of final details, especially since is the final book for the three Bannon Brothers. More of the other brothers would have been nice.
Deke Bannon is a free lance federal agent. He comes across Kelly Johns, investigative reporter, when she witnesses a crime in the wrong place at the wrong time. A dangerous place and a dangerous time. From there on Kelly and Deke become unlikely partners, trying to unravel a high finance scam that has left murders in its wake. And Kelly with a threatening stalker. Deke does the best he can to protect Kelly, despite her stubborness at the outset. The story unfurls at a steady pace.. The twists and turns of suspects and clues realistically revealed in uncoordinated spurts. I enjoyed the characters and story, but found the ending, although positive, a bit abrupt with minimal explanation of final details, especially since is the final book for the three Bannon Brothers. More of the other brothers would have been nice.
July 26, 2013
I have been reading Janet Dailey's work for many years now and I always enjoy her fascinating stories. Triumph in the Bannon Brothers series is another wonderful examples of Ms. Dailey's work. It has been a while since I have had the chance to read one of her books and I truly enjoyed this one.
Ms.Dailey has created intriguing characters with charm and charisma that are involved in a story line that kept me turning pages quickly.
Kelly Johns is an on air anchor who misses her reporting days. She gets involved in an investigation with Deke Bannon that leads to a lot of mystery, some drama, and a whole lot of danger for Kelly.
I really found Kelly to be a fun heroine, she is smart, charming, and really good at digging into things she maybe should stay out of but doesn't want to. I loved how she was willing to dig right into this case and help Deke solve some of the mysteries.
Deke Bannon is a HOT hero, that is really good at being in the right place at the right time to help save Kelly. I loved Deke's way of getting involved in his case and doing just about anything to get the bad guys or gals.
I have to say I was surprised who some of the bad guys and gals were in this book but it sure was fun unraveling the mystery as I read.
I have not read the other two books in this series but if this book is any indication I sure wouldn't mind reading them. I sure they are just as much fun to read as Triumph was. I didn't feel like I was missing any pertinent information to take away from my enjoyment.
If you enjoy a good book with plenty of mystery, some romance, danger, characters that can get themselves in the middle of the investigation for better or worse, I think you will enjoy this one.
If you are a Janet Dailey fan like myself, I think you will find this is more of her fantastic writing.
I actually grabbed this book off the top of my Mom's to be read pile, I just happened to get to it first :) My Mom is the person who helped nurture my love of reading so we tend to like a lot of the same books and authors.
Ms.Dailey has created intriguing characters with charm and charisma that are involved in a story line that kept me turning pages quickly.
Kelly Johns is an on air anchor who misses her reporting days. She gets involved in an investigation with Deke Bannon that leads to a lot of mystery, some drama, and a whole lot of danger for Kelly.
I really found Kelly to be a fun heroine, she is smart, charming, and really good at digging into things she maybe should stay out of but doesn't want to. I loved how she was willing to dig right into this case and help Deke solve some of the mysteries.
Deke Bannon is a HOT hero, that is really good at being in the right place at the right time to help save Kelly. I loved Deke's way of getting involved in his case and doing just about anything to get the bad guys or gals.
I have to say I was surprised who some of the bad guys and gals were in this book but it sure was fun unraveling the mystery as I read.
I have not read the other two books in this series but if this book is any indication I sure wouldn't mind reading them. I sure they are just as much fun to read as Triumph was. I didn't feel like I was missing any pertinent information to take away from my enjoyment.
If you enjoy a good book with plenty of mystery, some romance, danger, characters that can get themselves in the middle of the investigation for better or worse, I think you will enjoy this one.
If you are a Janet Dailey fan like myself, I think you will find this is more of her fantastic writing.
I actually grabbed this book off the top of my Mom's to be read pile, I just happened to get to it first :) My Mom is the person who helped nurture my love of reading so we tend to like a lot of the same books and authors.
January 3, 2014
Janet Dailey died a few days ago. I found it sad. She was a good writer, and, yes, she did face some legal and ethical issues (and seemed to regret deeply). I read my first Dailey novel The Calder Sky (which is how she will always be known, as the creator of the Calder family), and then I devoured her novels! If she wrote it, I read it (including the questionable book as well as the one written by her rival). Silver Wings Santiago Blue certainly was the first INTERESTING story I read about the WACs of WWII. The Great Alone, others I could reread again and enjoy just as much.
What makes her stories so good for me? She has strong female AND male characters who actually like and respect each other. She was unafraid to use the male as the protagonist in a novel geared toward a female audience. She did it well, making him seem likable and real. She just wrote a good story and knew how to make you feel as if you were there. I'm saddened there will be no more new Dailey stories. RIP
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To this story: Deke Bannon is an agent for an unnamed organization. Kelly Johns is the up and coming gorgeous TV News anchor who is investigating why so many building projects are suddenly being abandoned. They meet at a gunfight that erupts at an abandoned building from which Kelly is broadcasting. Deke shelters her from the bullets, probably saving her life. And so they begin a dual investigation, often covering one another.
What makes her stories so good for me? She has strong female AND male characters who actually like and respect each other. She was unafraid to use the male as the protagonist in a novel geared toward a female audience. She did it well, making him seem likable and real. She just wrote a good story and knew how to make you feel as if you were there. I'm saddened there will be no more new Dailey stories. RIP
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To this story: Deke Bannon is an agent for an unnamed organization. Kelly Johns is the up and coming gorgeous TV News anchor who is investigating why so many building projects are suddenly being abandoned. They meet at a gunfight that erupts at an abandoned building from which Kelly is broadcasting. Deke shelters her from the bullets, probably saving her life. And so they begin a dual investigation, often covering one another.
February 2, 2014
I got this book free from Firstreads. This is my honest review.
TRIUMPH is a fun romantic suspense story with just the right amount of romantic tension and intrigue without the unnecessary sex and violence that some books seem to need. Kelly Johns is a beautiful Atlantic TV broadcaster who has found herself deep in the middle of a sensitive story that might cause her to loose her life. Deke Bannon is a federal criminal investigator who is easy on the eyes too.
When Kelly and her crew are filming a set up story in an old abandoned building, shots are fired, just barley missing Kelly . Deke pushes her behind a piling, saving her life---and they meet. As they both presume their duties, they find themselves working together to find the murders. And they also find that these murders are connected to a much larger money laundering ring, involving the countries rich and famous.
I found this book to be a fun, light read with just the right amount of romance and intrigue to keep me wanting to read more and more. I really enjoyed the writing style and descriptions. Unfortunately, Janet Daily died at age, 69, just this past December 2013, but she's left behind a huge body of work. Included, is the first two stories of this trilogy-- TRUST and HONOR---both of which are going to be added to my TBR list.
TRIUMPH is a fun romantic suspense story with just the right amount of romantic tension and intrigue without the unnecessary sex and violence that some books seem to need. Kelly Johns is a beautiful Atlantic TV broadcaster who has found herself deep in the middle of a sensitive story that might cause her to loose her life. Deke Bannon is a federal criminal investigator who is easy on the eyes too.
When Kelly and her crew are filming a set up story in an old abandoned building, shots are fired, just barley missing Kelly . Deke pushes her behind a piling, saving her life---and they meet. As they both presume their duties, they find themselves working together to find the murders. And they also find that these murders are connected to a much larger money laundering ring, involving the countries rich and famous.
I found this book to be a fun, light read with just the right amount of romance and intrigue to keep me wanting to read more and more. I really enjoyed the writing style and descriptions. Unfortunately, Janet Daily died at age, 69, just this past December 2013, but she's left behind a huge body of work. Included, is the first two stories of this trilogy-- TRUST and HONOR---both of which are going to be added to my TBR list.
August 18, 2013
TRIUMPH, Book 3 in the BANNON BROTHERS series, is a rich and vivid tale of corporate corruption, money laundering and murder. Part mysterious whodunit with a little romance thrown in the mix will be appealing to readers of both genres. Janet Dailey writes a captivating story like no other.
Kelly Johns is a news anchor for WBRX in Atlanta. She is looking to further her career by doing a special interest story on wasted tax dollars. Kelly and her camera crew are filming a segment at an abandoned, unfinished building when suddenly shots ring out. Kelly is thrown against a concrete barrier by a mysterious man who claims to be her guardian angel. In a hurry to get the heck out of there, Kelly and her crew flee the scene without finding out what really happened.
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Kelly Johns is a news anchor for WBRX in Atlanta. She is looking to further her career by doing a special interest story on wasted tax dollars. Kelly and her camera crew are filming a segment at an abandoned, unfinished building when suddenly shots ring out. Kelly is thrown against a concrete barrier by a mysterious man who claims to be her guardian angel. In a hurry to get the heck out of there, Kelly and her crew flee the scene without finding out what really happened.
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December 16, 2016
This was a very enjoyable book!
I liked the chemistry between Deke and Kelly. Kelly seemed to keep getting into sticky situations the whole time. Thank goodness for Deke helping her out.
I liked the chemistry between Deke and Kelly. Kelly seemed to keep getting into sticky situations the whole time. Thank goodness for Deke helping her out.
June 2, 2013
Kind of a let-down, really. This book was really tooling along about to get on the highway but missed the exit at the last moment. While the H/h got their HEA, the previous suspense just died off flat! And with such a sexy and perfect hero at stake, I got rather pissed! And the heroine was pretty unlikable in my humble opinion. Seems like the romance part of this story ... well, it wasn't. With a better chemistry I would have bumped it up half a star. With a more understandable "who dunnit", I'd go another half (Deke kept putting our girl -a news anchor with dreams of investigative reporting coups to get her outta Atlanta - off and she kept buyin' what he was sellin'). Oh well, maybe next time?
June 5, 2013
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed this book, even though it was tame compared to what I normally read. The main characters danced around the relationship. The only physical contact that they really had was kissing (it was Hot kissing, mind you). I found that even though it didn't have all the sexy love scenes, I really enjoyed the story. The book is well written. The characters are all developed well and they interact with witty banter. I would definitely recommend this book to a friend. Looking forward to tracking down other books by this author.
I enjoyed this book, even though it was tame compared to what I normally read. The main characters danced around the relationship. The only physical contact that they really had was kissing (it was Hot kissing, mind you). I found that even though it didn't have all the sexy love scenes, I really enjoyed the story. The book is well written. The characters are all developed well and they interact with witty banter. I would definitely recommend this book to a friend. Looking forward to tracking down other books by this author.
August 21, 2014
I was absolutely addicted to this book! I adored the protagonists and the development of the plot. I continued to question who the perpetrator was until the very end. I don't think I could have anticipated the ending if I tried, but am so glad there were so many twists to the story. I was also glad to see the subtle build to the romance without a need for the normal raunchy nature of romantic novels. This was definitely among one of the best romantic suspense novels I have ever read, and I would highly recommend it!
June 3, 2013
I found this book to be a little boring. Nothing really happened. Where was the romance? I really got tired of reading how famous Kelly was....she's a local news anchor not some television or movie actor. I guess this book just feel flat with me, like I said earlier, nothing happened. There was a lot in the book I didn't care about reading. I also didn't feel much of a connection between Deke and Kelly.
June 6, 2013
This is a 4.5 book. I enjoyed the characters and the need for information from the press and the need to keep information secret on the side of the police. Interesting story line and even though I figured out who the woman was, I was surprised about the depth of her involvement. It was great reading and I really enjoyed the relationship between the two main characters and how they reframed from jumping into bed with each other immediately. Very refreshing.
June 15, 2013
Didn't find this as good as the first two books in the series. Yes, the brothers were mentioned but not part of the storyline. The plot dragged quite often and unfortunately I found it predictable in the outcome of who done it. Liked the happily ever after but there were a few loose ends too. Not sure if we'll be meeting up with the Bannon Brothers again or not.
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