Kinsley And Killian Both Face Real Danger Throughout This Final Nail-Biting Book In The Series As They Attempt To Bring Down A Dark And Brutal Trafficking Ring.
This is the third book in the three part Maybe trilogy, which is part of the six part Maybe Definitely series. The second book ended in a cliffhanger.
From the first book, Kinsley Elizabeth Felton, twenty-one, had rooms full of designer clothes but she could take them or leave them. A model since age twelve, she was about to graduate from Yale with a degree in theater. She hadn't dated in three years, since breaking up with her high school boyfriend. She followed all the plans her father and grandfather carefully laid out for her, never wanting to be the cause of disappointment. She had caused too much trouble five years earlier. She wouldn't risk being the cause of more trouble for her family.
Her grandfather, Lee Felton, built the family empire from a single Las Vegas casino into nearly twenty properties. Felton Corporation has remained a family company for generations. As the sole heir, Kinsley understands that she is expected to agree to an arranged marriage to a man her father and grandfather feel will make a good CEO and husband.
Killian Byrne, thirty, has dark piercing eyes and reeks of sex-appeal. He doesn't smile much. He was VP of Operations at Felton Corporation and being considered for the CEO position. With a business degree from Harvard and some law school under his belt, he was recruited to Felton Corporation five years earlier. He formed a deep bond with Kinsley's father, Robert. Three years ago, he was informed about a plan for him to marry Kinsley and become CEO. Because of her age, he did not approach Kelsey.
The plan got turned upside down when Kinsley's father died of a heart attack suddenly, and Kinsley learned that the timetable had shifted and a marriage would take place in six months. She had always done as told, but said she can't do this. Even if his considerable appeal did tempt her to agree, Killian didn't want to marry her unless forced to for the CEO position.
The atmosphere was explosive when Kinsley and Killian met in Las Vegas. They danced around their feelings for one another throughout the book. Despite their incredible chemistry, both struggled with admitting to their developing feelings. But just when they accepted their love for one another, Kinsley was ripped from his arms and arrested by the FBI, and at the same time learned that Killian was the man responsible for her arrest. He had worked as an undercover agent for the FBI for five years trying to take down her family. The story closed with Kinsley in a jail cell.
From the second book, the couple struggled to find their way back together. They both have a sad history, and both stories are revealed. Killian faced a choice: Kelsey or the FBI. He could not be loyal to both. He was forced to testify against Kelsey. She refused to testify against her grandfather and adamantly believed no crimes had been committed. When all charges were suddenly dropped, she made her way back to Killian. But their happiness was short lived when Killian insisted that her father and grandfather were guilty. Kelsey begins a search for the truth. As it begins to unfold, the FBI has renewed interest. Killian tries to protect Kelsey from the ugly truth, the FBI, and the danger that follows her. Their story ends with the couple separated as Kinsley attempts to right the wrongs of her family.
In this book, Kinsley finds herself in Mexico. Her grandfather isn’t there, however. His business partners, the Marlows, allow her a chance to live if she proves herself. Her test: to kill Killian. Kinsley and Killian both face real danger throughout this final nail-biting book in the series as they attempt to bring down a dark and brutal trafficking ring. The couple enjoys a brief happy ending.
The Definitely trilogy, which is the second part of the six part Maybe Definitely series, follows. Scarlett, Kinsley’s best friend, gets her own story.
Killian and Kinsley’s love is tested in this book. Killian’s career is in ruins, and Kinsley discovers her privileged life was built upon lies. They don’t even have one another in this book. Kinsley is motivated by morals, while Killian desperately hopes to save the woman he loves, even if it means his own death. The world they move in is ugly, but they try to remain true to themselves.
There are a are few loose ends that merit mention. First, we know there is a new mole in the FBI, which is ominous since it could be one of Killian’s former coworkers. Second, Lee Felton’s entire scheme following his son’s death remains unexplained. It is unclear why he continued to push for Kinsley to marry Killian or how he meant to resolve that complication.
This book is well-written and plot-driven. The plot is suspenseful with unexpected twists and turns. It is written in first person. The POV alternates between Killian and Kinsley. I rate this book four stars.
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