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Undenied
Wes Hoffman has a good life and good friends and firmly entrenched in his comfort zone. Until a blast from the past tilts his universe and gives him a healthy dose of something he isn't used to experiencing. Insecurity.
Payton Ricci is surprised but not the least bit unhappy when she spies Wes Hoffman across the bar at a bachelorette party. He was her first many years before, but the two have very different recollections of the act.
When Wes dodges Payton like a man with the hounds of hell at his heels, Payton realizes it's going to take a whole lot more effort on her part to make him see the light. Better yet, see her. As a grown woman and not the teenage virgin he once made love to.
Undenied is the third story in a trilogy of novellas which include: Understood (1) and Overheard (2)
About the Author
Maya Banks is a #1 NYT and USA Today bestselling author across multiple genres including contemporary romance, erotic romance, romantic suspense and Scottish historical romances. She lives in Texas with her husband and three children. When not writing, she enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with her family.
She LOVES hearing from her readers and interacting with them through her Facebook page, www.facebook.com/authormayabanks and on twitter as well (@maya_banks) You can also reach her via email, maya@mayabanks.com
Payton Ricci is surprised but not the least bit unhappy when she spies Wes Hoffman across the bar at a bachelorette party. He was her first many years before, but the two have very different recollections of the act.
When Wes dodges Payton like a man with the hounds of hell at his heels, Payton realizes it's going to take a whole lot more effort on her part to make him see the light. Better yet, see her. As a grown woman and not the teenage virgin he once made love to.
Undenied is the third story in a trilogy of novellas which include: Understood (1) and Overheard (2)
About the Author
Maya Banks is a #1 NYT and USA Today bestselling author across multiple genres including contemporary romance, erotic romance, romantic suspense and Scottish historical romances. She lives in Texas with her husband and three children. When not writing, she enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with her family.
She LOVES hearing from her readers and interacting with them through her Facebook page, www.facebook.com/authormayabanks and on twitter as well (@maya_banks) You can also reach her via email, maya@mayabanks.com
105 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 8, 2007
About the author
Maya Banks
248 books21.7k followersMaya Banks is the #1 New York Times, #1 USA Today and international bestselling author of over 50 novels. A wife and mother of three, she lives in Texas.
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October 4, 2022
Undenied is a easy novella. With Miss Banks signature BDSM, the story is very light. If you need something easy, no plot/ drama and really hot sexy times, pick thos book.
It has been a while since I read Miss Banks. After not so good choice on my books lately, I really need something easy and light. The sex is hot. So have a red wine and read this book.
3 stars
It has been a while since I read Miss Banks. After not so good choice on my books lately, I really need something easy and light. The sex is hot. So have a red wine and read this book.
3 stars
July 24, 2023
Plan of Attack
Payton Ricci and Wes Hoffman have history. One that she's moved on from, but he hasn't. It's actually kind of comical. Fine, it's completely hilarious! 🤣🤣🤣 Her plan of attack leads to an extremely hot encounter.
These two get plenty wrong, but not, oh boy, do I like it when they get things right. 🔥🔥🔥 The romance and seduction are wonderful.
I like the friendships that Wes has with the prior characters in the series, who make frequent appearances. I love how Gracie takes him to task on a few occasions. I also love how they all accept Payton.
I borrowed a copy of the audio book. The narrator is Chandra Skyye. I still think she does a good job with the ladies, but just OK with the guys.
Story: 4 stars
Narration: 3.5 stars
Listening Speed: 1.5x
Payton Ricci and Wes Hoffman have history. One that she's moved on from, but he hasn't. It's actually kind of comical. Fine, it's completely hilarious! 🤣🤣🤣 Her plan of attack leads to an extremely hot encounter.
"Let me put it into terms you can't possibly misunderstand. You feel that? Nothing. I may as well be a fucking eunuch. You're a gorgeous woman. I should be a walking hard-on around you, instead I'll likely have to shove my finger up my ass to push my dick back out of hiding."
🤣🤣 bwah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha... 🤣🤣
These two get plenty wrong, but not, oh boy, do I like it when they get things right. 🔥🔥🔥 The romance and seduction are wonderful.
I like the friendships that Wes has with the prior characters in the series, who make frequent appearances. I love how Gracie takes him to task on a few occasions. I also love how they all accept Payton.
I borrowed a copy of the audio book. The narrator is Chandra Skyye. I still think she does a good job with the ladies, but just OK with the guys.
Story: 4 stars
Narration: 3.5 stars
Listening Speed: 1.5x
March 29, 2017
3.5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Fast easy read, Wes and Payton has a thing when they in high school. Now years later they meet again and they rekindle old flames.
Fast easy read, Wes and Payton has a thing when they in high school. Now years later they meet again and they rekindle old flames.
August 2, 2021
The plot in these books is mostly nonexistent and they’d definitely go on AO3 with a Porn Without Plot tag, but they’re quick and easy reads if you’re just looking for something to pass the time, that you don’t have to think much about.
I listened to the audio of this book and the previous ones and the Southern accent of the narrator almost made these feel a bit too cliché. I say that, because they do read as dated, mostly because of the language used (eg. the guys calling their friends “pussies”, making somewhat sexist/misogynistic remarks, etc.). They definitely read as a group of Southern good ‘ole boys, with the exception of the second book, which was my favorite. I certainly feel as though, had I read these when they came out, I would not have noticed it as much, but being that it’s 2021, it stuck out like a sore thumb.
I listened to the audio of this book and the previous ones and the Southern accent of the narrator almost made these feel a bit too cliché. I say that, because they do read as dated, mostly because of the language used (eg. the guys calling their friends “pussies”, making somewhat sexist/misogynistic remarks, etc.). They definitely read as a group of Southern good ‘ole boys, with the exception of the second book, which was my favorite. I certainly feel as though, had I read these when they came out, I would not have noticed it as much, but being that it’s 2021, it stuck out like a sore thumb.
April 30, 2021
I skip read this because it has a lot of sex scenes and absolutely no plot. Not interesting for me. I understand it is a short story, but it could have been better
March 27, 2016
Payton and Wes
I really enjoyed Wes from the book before. He was sweet and kind but totally had this naughty streak.
This book is explosive with heat don’t get me wrong but I didn’t see the kinky naughty guy, and I kind of missed that.
Payton never thought she would enjoy a bachelorette party until sees Wes only he can’t get away from her fast enough.
So she takes matters in to her own hands and find Wes to find out what or why he ran away.
Like I said the chemistry between these 2 is great. I enjoyed the story just not as much as the other 2 books.
Still worth the listen.
I really enjoyed Wes from the book before. He was sweet and kind but totally had this naughty streak.
This book is explosive with heat don’t get me wrong but I didn’t see the kinky naughty guy, and I kind of missed that.
Payton never thought she would enjoy a bachelorette party until sees Wes only he can’t get away from her fast enough.
So she takes matters in to her own hands and find Wes to find out what or why he ran away.
Like I said the chemistry between these 2 is great. I enjoyed the story just not as much as the other 2 books.
Still worth the listen.
January 15, 2016
No words.
March 9, 2017
Sometimes you just want a predictable fluffy romance novel. This one is very well written and just original enough to keep your interest.
May 5, 2012
No sabía que era una serie y me he perdido algunas referencias que seguro que le daban más empaque a la novela. Corta, al grano y algo precipitada en su resolución. Me gusta como escribe Banks, pero estas novelas cortitas no consiguen que me las crea.
March 10, 2014
Lately I've been a bit disappointed with Maya's books because they seems unrealistic and rushed (Navy Seal series). However, this book was surprisingly pretty good with dynamics of sexual attractions and communication flaws we all face on a daily basis.
December 17, 2022
The book was just too much B. S. especially when grace says payton has to be ok with him having had a 3some with grace and her husband and still being friends.... im sorry but it sounds so unreasonable and we are supposed to believe that everything got resolved so quickly. No thanks
July 15, 2010
What an excellent Read to complete an awesome series i loved them all, and i loved this one too!
I cant wait to read more by Maya Banks :)
I cant wait to read more by Maya Banks :)
May 4, 2013
Wes gets his chance and like a typical male don't know what to do with it. The past is messing up his chance at a future.
January 30, 2018
wes and peyton....he broke her viginity in high school...he was awkward and rough she left town comes backs years later...they meet up by accident and she runs over to hug him...he is still emabaressed from that time....of course he still feels for her and she never forgot her first love...he is a cop she owns her own business in another town.....after this and that excuse he realizes he truly loves her...he just didn't want to lose all his friends but they compromise in the middle to live and still have all they love....excellent love story as usual...loved it
May 28, 2026
I've thoroughly enjoyed watching this friend group find their forever partners and feel every step of their journey. I went searching for steamy audiobooks at my local library and found these exciting gems. They are relatively short, more like novellas than full length novels and very well done. I listened to all 3 in one day and continue to mow through everything "Maya Banks".
Audiobook comment: It's a single narrator covering many characters and is consistent, clear, and reads at a good pace.
Audiobook comment: It's a single narrator covering many characters and is consistent, clear, and reads at a good pace.
September 19, 2022
Love the depiction of a close intimate friend group. It was sweet and treated as normal and healthy. Without them, the insufferable lead would've ruined the story before it began. He is full of himself, and has hangups about romance making you weak and lesser, so he's a jerk when he realizes he too might be in love.
And wow what a cheesy ending. Could barely take it seriously. The put on southern accent every time there was dialogue all throughout the audiobook didn't help.
And wow what a cheesy ending. Could barely take it seriously. The put on southern accent every time there was dialogue all throughout the audiobook didn't help.
March 1, 2020
Did not like it. Really weird interactions between Wes and his friends wives that he would sleep with them in an instant. He did have threesomes with Luke and Gracie in previous book. Also question I had when Gracie announced pregnant "condoms aren't 100% effective, how do they know for sure Wes isn't the father?". Np.
August 16, 2020
I think this short story (and the series overall) would have been better if they just focused on the erotic part of the story because it doesn’t feel like the characters love is real. I think Maya Banks has shown she can write stories with characters who have chemistry and a decent plot but this story was just too short for her to create proper chemistry between the characters.
April 5, 2022
We finally get Wes's HEA. At first Wes reunites with Payton and former girlfriend from the past and has a huge mental block that is affecting his ability to perform. But Payton is determined to bed him and all it takes is a blindfold and passionate seduction. This book had a passionate storyline and the sex was just as passionate. This book was so good and would totally recommend it to anyone.
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September 12, 2023
Short and sexy. Wes Hoffman runs into the first girl he was ever with, and their experience was less than satisfying. He's embarrassed, but Payton Ricci is happy to see him. She wants to give them another shot, and before long he's hooked. Too short to get to know the characters, but still a fun read.
July 7, 2017
Loved it
Since again a great read from beginning to end. Love escaping to different worlds with these characters. What a lovely group of friends . The stories of there love life's so hot and exciting.
Since again a great read from beginning to end. Love escaping to different worlds with these characters. What a lovely group of friends . The stories of there love life's so hot and exciting.
January 27, 2018
Wes and Payton were each others first, and he always felt like he failed her. So when he runs into her he runs for the hills. Payton is very confidant woman and runs Wes down. He was kind of a idiot. Shorter story, good sex scenes.
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October 3, 2018
Same feelings as the previous two books in the series. Though I was deleted to find out that this series was older work compared to previous books I’ve read from this author. I’ll stick to her newer works.
April 29, 2019
Payton and Wes prove that although first times are clumsy, you should always go back for seconds - even if it is years later. A great read filled with hot, angsty sex and passion that leaps off the page.
June 6, 2019
Wes and Payton
They rekindled a relationship where they were both first time lovers. They both remembered the experience differently. They learned to compromise and deal with being in 2 separate places. Their love was undenied.
They rekindled a relationship where they were both first time lovers. They both remembered the experience differently. They learned to compromise and deal with being in 2 separate places. Their love was undenied.
April 14, 2022
Rarely give this low of a rating. Forgettable plot. Only finished bc I am not a quitter and read books 1&2 so felt I should finish the series. Not best series by author IMO. Think I prefer more of Megan March’s books and had only read this series after liking the Colter Series of Maya Banks
December 28, 2022
This book was a little more simpler than the other 2 in the trilogy but I liked it none the less. I think I would have loved it more had I read it rather than listened bc then I would associate more with it. But I would definitely read this trilogy again.
October 3, 2023
Wes finally gets his chance at the happiness all his friends have discovered.
2nd chance romance when the first girl he was ever with re enters his life. He has to wrestle with growing up, and making big decisions as he falls harder for this girl.
2nd chance romance when the first girl he was ever with re enters his life. He has to wrestle with growing up, and making big decisions as he falls harder for this girl.
April 13, 2024
2.5 / 2 Stars
***Hoopla Audio**
MC: Payton & Wes
For as much as I liked Overheard I was bored with this one. Didn't feel there was a real connection between the 2 main characters. It was just meh.....
***Hoopla Audio**
MC: Payton & Wes
For as much as I liked Overheard I was bored with this one. Didn't feel there was a real connection between the 2 main characters. It was just meh.....
January 10, 2026
Another short and sweet
This storyline was a little harder for me to swallow. The whole thing is so surface, no real depth. There is some spice but it's actually pretty mild. If you need a fast read, give it a shot.
This storyline was a little harder for me to swallow. The whole thing is so surface, no real depth. There is some spice but it's actually pretty mild. If you need a fast read, give it a shot.
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