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Penguin Audio (2013), Edition: Unabridged Audiobook, Downloadable WMA/MP3 Audiofile, 10 hrs 51 mins
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Fiction. Romance. Suspense. HTML:The next heart pounding novel in the KGI series from Maya Banks, the New York Times bestselling author of Rush, Fever, and Burn, the Breathless trilogy. 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�?� Steele, a KGI team leader, is an enigma not even his teammates understand. His emotions are tightly locked down and nothing can break that icy exterior. Nothing except Maren Scofield, a doctor on a mission, a woman who has gotten under Steele�??s skin and threatens to crack that unflappable cool he�??s legendary for. Steele is determined not to allow Maren past his carefully guarded defenses. But when she�??s in danger, there�??s no way he�??ll allow anyone else to protect her. Maren�??s hiding something. He�??s sure of it. But he isn�??t prepared for the shocking discovery her secrets reveal. Or how they will forever alter the course of his destiny. He has a decision to make. Hold tight and shut her out. Or take a chance on something more powerful… (more)
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LibraryThing member carrielynn819
This series get better with each book. I love that we get
to see more than just the Kelly brothers, though I love them.
I'm glad we got to see Steele on a close level other than how
the others perceive him to be. I think he's a bigger softie
than all the others.
I also liked the chemistry between
her personality and how she deals with Steele and the other situations
she's in, be it work or a crazy person.
I thought the chemistry was hot and the story moved at a pace that
keeps you interested without moving too fast.
The ending sentence was fabulous though the second to last chapter
seemed a touch much with feelings bit, seemed a touch cheesy. This did
not dissuade how I felt about the book.
Definitely recommend. 4.5 stars
to see more than just the Kelly brothers, though I love them.
I'm glad we got to see Steele on a close level other than how
the others perceive him to be. I think he's a bigger softie
than all the others.
I also liked the chemistry between
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Steele and Dr Maren. I enjoyedher personality and how she deals with Steele and the other situations
she's in, be it work or a crazy person.
I thought the chemistry was hot and the story moved at a pace that
keeps you interested without moving too fast.
The ending sentence was fabulous though the second to last chapter
seemed a touch much with feelings bit, seemed a touch cheesy. This did
not dissuade how I felt about the book.
Definitely recommend. 4.5 stars
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LibraryThing member msspnda
I really enjoyed this continuation of the KGI saga. It was nice to see the 'Ice Man' fall and with someone we already knew and loved. At first I wasn't sure I wanted them together but I changed my mind right away!
LibraryThing member msspnda
I really enjoyed this continuation of the KGI saga. It was nice to see the 'Ice Man' fall and with someone we already knew and loved. At first I wasn't sure I wanted them together but I changed my mind right away!
LibraryThing member msspnda
I really enjoyed this continuation of the KGI saga. It was nice to see the 'Ice Man' fall and with someone we already knew and loved. At first I wasn't sure I wanted them together but I changed my mind right away!
LibraryThing member msspnda
I really enjoyed this continuation of the KGI saga. It was nice to see the 'Ice Man' fall and with someone we already knew and loved. At first I wasn't sure I wanted them together but I changed my mind right away!
LibraryThing member msspnda
I really enjoyed this continuation of the KGI saga. It was nice to see the 'Ice Man' fall and with someone we already knew and loved. At first I wasn't sure I wanted them together but I changed my mind right away!
LibraryThing member CMBlaker
Thank goodness that paranormal stuff seems to be over. With this book Banks is back to the old KGI formula & it works. Steele is definitely the strong, silent type but loved how much he talk with Marin about everything, although it seemed completely out of character for him. This book had a lot of the condom failed. Not broke, not fell off, not torn. Just seemed to not work?? I thought when Steele found out he may have explained it by it being expired since neither H/h had any sex for quite a while. But there's just nothing. And she accepts it even tho she's a doctor? huh? Also, as stated in other reviews the end helicopter scene is just ridiculous. There is no pilot but all this talking & action go on over a couple minutes time & with them only being a couple hundred feet from the ground, helo spinning wildly out of control but they don't crash to earth. Lots of plot holes that could have been so easily fixed again makes me believe Banks has gotten lazy or tired of writing the KGI series.
The good things? Love, love, love how open & direct Steele is in discussing his feelings, fears, love, & best part? The sex talk was awesome! What woman wouldn't want her man worshiping her like that? And telling her all about why he finds her so sexy? Really made me fall for Steele, even though all that talk was completely out of character for him with no explanation given - it was worth it.
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silly problems with the plot, action scenes, the villain's motivations, etc. Again, I feel like it was written by a novice or could have used a good editor who was willing to give constructive criticism. There is absolutely no explanation for the bad guy's obsession with the heroine, as far as I can tell he's never actually even seen her in person before he kidnaps her? Although I'm always pleased when fictional characters practice safe sex, there's no indication or foreshadowing for when Marin discovers The good things? Love, love, love how open & direct Steele is in discussing his feelings, fears, love, & best part? The sex talk was awesome! What woman wouldn't want her man worshiping her like that? And telling her all about why he finds her so sexy? Really made me fall for Steele, even though all that talk was completely out of character for him with no explanation given - it was worth it.
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LibraryThing member jbarr5
Forged in Steele, released on June 25, 2013.
This family saga book is mostly about Steele, part of the KGI group that help safe those who have been kidnapped or abused.
The girl gets injured and they stop at Marin's so she can fix her up. They get to spend a lot of time together and then he must go
The kind of news that changes them all...she runs her practice for the less fortunate in Costa Rica and then she gets kidnapped...
Love hearing about the plan to save her...
This family saga book is mostly about Steele, part of the KGI group that help safe those who have been kidnapped or abused.
The girl gets injured and they stop at Marin's so she can fix her up. They get to spend a lot of time together and then he must go
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on the mission and she has news for him, when he returns.The kind of news that changes them all...she runs her practice for the less fortunate in Costa Rica and then she gets kidnapped...
Love hearing about the plan to save her...
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LibraryThing member Lost_Lenore
Loved it!
Well, it's another success from Maya Banks: hot, sexy, hunky alpha males and strong heroines and fast paced with lots of action.
What can I say besides that I want more from these guys?! Love the Kelly family and all the KGI members and aside from Garrett, Steele is my fav.
Well, it's another success from Maya Banks: hot, sexy, hunky alpha males and strong heroines and fast paced with lots of action.
What can I say besides that I want more from these guys?! Love the Kelly family and all the KGI members and aside from Garrett, Steele is my fav.
LibraryThing member Conkie
I liked the plot in this story, though it is pretty implausible. The romance language (i.e., the hero speaking about his love for the heroine) gets a bit redundant.
LibraryThing member Dawn772
Another good installment in the KGI series. The plot and romance started out strong then started to slow some as they basked in their feelings a little too much but it finished with an exciting ending. Team lead Steele acts on his attraction to Dr Maren and shortly thereafter she goes missing.
LibraryThing member msphotogirl
One of the best KGI novels I've read in a while. I really liked how the author portrayed Steele before his book and in his books. Really good read!
LibraryThing member Lauren2013
Forged in Steele
4 Stars
Following the disappointment of PJ and Cole's story, I was wary of another story focusing on former secondary characters but am ecstatic to say that Maren and Steele's book is fantastic.
Maren and Steele have intense chemistry and their scenes together are both physically and
Similarly, Steele has taken a backseat in previous installments and is little more that the typical stoic, strong and silent type - a man of few words and much action. This all changes in Forged in Steele as he finally meets his match and the ice begins to melt.
The suspense plot revolves around a mentally unstable drug lord with an unhealthy obsession for Maren. While this premise is solid, the situations does not come across as all that dire and drastic mainly because the villain is non-threatening for much of the time.
Nevertheless, the story and characters are engaging and I look forward to returning to KGI with Van's book and hopefully Rusty and Sean's as well.
4 Stars
Following the disappointment of PJ and Cole's story, I was wary of another story focusing on former secondary characters but am ecstatic to say that Maren and Steele's book is fantastic.
Maren and Steele have intense chemistry and their scenes together are both physically and
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emotionally intimate. Although Maren has been a recurring character in the series, little is known about her until now and she is revealed to be an intelligent, direct and loyal heroine who manages to hold her own in difficult situations. Similarly, Steele has taken a backseat in previous installments and is little more that the typical stoic, strong and silent type - a man of few words and much action. This all changes in Forged in Steele as he finally meets his match and the ice begins to melt.
The suspense plot revolves around a mentally unstable drug lord with an unhealthy obsession for Maren. While this premise is solid, the situations does not come across as all that dire and drastic mainly because the villain is non-threatening for much of the time.
Nevertheless, the story and characters are engaging and I look forward to returning to KGI with Van's book and hopefully Rusty and Sean's as well.
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LibraryThing member Okies
In the vein of Suzanne Brockmann's Troubleshooters series. I didn't know Maya Banks had a series like this - romantic suspense. I'll definitely be reading some more in this series.
I've just discovered that I've already read When Day Breaks, Book 9, last year. I have zero memory of it so I'll
Forged in Steele is the story of Maren Scofield, a doctor who patches up the KGI guys after a mission. Steele is the team leader. His frankness when he finally tells Maren he needs to get her out from under his skin is delightful. They are both gratifying characters.
I like the narration by Adam Paul - especially his gravelly voice for Steele.
Like Brockmann's books, this novel is long at 10 hr 51 min, though Brockmann's Troubleshooters are usually marathons - over 15 hours.
I've just discovered that I've already read When Day Breaks, Book 9, last year. I have zero memory of it so I'll
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listen to the start to bring it back. This is my eighth Maya Banks novel and each series is different enough it doesn't seem like the same novelist.Forged in Steele is the story of Maren Scofield, a doctor who patches up the KGI guys after a mission. Steele is the team leader. His frankness when he finally tells Maren he needs to get her out from under his skin is delightful. They are both gratifying characters.
I like the narration by Adam Paul - especially his gravelly voice for Steele.
Like Brockmann's books, this novel is long at 10 hr 51 min, though Brockmann's Troubleshooters are usually marathons - over 15 hours.
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English
Original publication date
2013-06-25
ISBN
1101620951 / 9781101620953