Book Review: Mastered by Maya Banks

Mastered

(The Enforcer's, #1)

By Maya Banks

  

What he wants, he takes with no remorse or guilt.

She stood out in his club like a gem, unspoiled and untouched. A lamb among wolves, she clearly didn’t belong. Drawn to her innocence he watched as she was surrounded by men who saw what he did—but no one but him could touch her. He summoned her to his private quarters. He sensed her fear. He also recognized the desire in her eyes. And he knew she wouldn’t leave before he possessed her. She had no need to know his secrets. Not until he had her under his complete and utter control.

What he wants, she isn’t sure she can give him.

The moment he told her want he wanted, she couldn’t resist. Instinct told her to run, but her heart said stay and walk the fine line between pleasure and pain. Though she wasn’t sure she could ever completely surrender, the primal part of her wanted to try, even knowing this man could break her in ways she never imagined. Because once he possessed her, he owned her and it would be too late to turn back. She can only pray that he doesn’t destroy her in the end.

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 4 SASSY BOOKS!

My Review:

Evangeline, she's such a shy and anxious person. Just coming out of a relationship with the most obnoxious man ever. Her best friends convinced her to get back out there and flaunt her thang, make the ex squirm in his shoes with what he's missing. Little did Evangeline know, her life was about to take a turn .... when she meets the sexy and dominant, Drake. 

Drake is your typical mysterious alpha male, he likes to be in complete control of everything. He's feared by many, he has women falling at his feet but he's not interested in keeping them for long... until his eyes find a gem in his club, Evangeline.

I loved how these two characters met, I felt their fire come to life when they first laid eyes on each other. A steamy, drama filled story that will keep you hooked from start to finish. I must warn you that there is a cliffy so prepare yourself lol. I just adore Maya Banks, she seems to release one great story after another. If you are a fan of her work I recommend checking out this new series, even if you're not, it's a great place to start. 

Now bring on book 2, Dominated. ^_^

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Book Review - Darkest Before Dawn by Maya Banks

Darkest Before Dawn

(KGI, #10)

By Maya Banks

The Kelly Group International (KGI): A super-elite, top secret, family-run business.
Qualifications: High intelligence, rock-hard body, military background.
Mission: Hostage/kidnap victim recovery. Intelligence gathering. Handling jobs the U.S. government can’t...

The enigmatic Hancock has been both opponent and ally to the KGI teams for as long as they've known him. Always working a deep game, Hancock's true allegiance has never been apparent, but one thing is for certain—he never lets anything get in the way of duty.

But now, his absolute belief in the primacy of his ultimate goal is challenged by a captive he's been ordered to guard, no matter how much she suffers in her prison. She's the only woman who's ever managed to penetrate the rigid walls surrounding his icy heart, but will he allow his perplexing feelings for the beautiful victim to destroy a mission he's spent years working to complete or will he be forced to sacrifice her for “the greater good.”

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4 SASSY BOOKS!!

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I'm so late into this series, this is the first book I've read from the KGI and it definitely has intrigued me to go back and start from the beginning. I didn't find myself lost or confused so you can read this as a standalone.

Honor works in a clinic in the Middle East, she felt it was her calling to help people in need. The clinic is situated right in the middle of a war zone so their lives are at risk every day, any minute there could be an attack.

 The worst happens and the clinic is bombed by the terrorists. Honor is left injured, hungry and on the run for her life. I loved her courage, even when things looked bleak, she just wouldn't give up.

Hancock has been through a lot in his past and he seems so cold hearted and lethal, but there's warmth hiding in there. 

He's dedicated to his mission, find Honor and use her to draw out the enemy. As feelings begin to blossom the mission gets harder and harder to complete. Can he truly go through with it?

Right from the very first page I was drawn in, the situation felt so intense and real. As the story progresses there's loads of action and suspense to keep the reader hooked.