The Darkest Hour (A KGI Novel) Review

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(More customer reviews)The Darkest Hour (A KGI Novel) by Maya Banks
Contemporary Suspense- Sept. 7, 2010
4 1/2 stars
The Darkest Hour is a blazing start to a series that is guaranteed to only get better!
Maya Banks captures the readers' imagination with several hunky and exciting men that seem larger than life but still retain their humanity. I was quickly absorbed in the main character, Ethan, his brothers and the entire crew of the KGI. (I especially liked the introduction of the single KGI female on the team P.J.. I hope she gets her own story!)
Ethan is drunk and hung over. It is the anniversary of his beloved wife's death. He blames himself and feels an utter failure. He regrets the mistakes he made that resulted in a rocky marriage before his wife died. But his life is suddenly altered when he receives a mysterious package that claims that his wife is still alive and a captive. Shocked and disbelieving he knows this must be some sick joke but the more he looks at the data sent to him, the more he is convinced that this is his second chance. Filled with hope and determined to save her Ethan tries to enlist the aid of his brother's special ops group KGI. Although his brothers are not convinced the woman imprisoned is Rachel they agree to help extract her. But Ethan's heart knows the truth.
Her mind shattered, Rachel barely remembers her name and dreams of a strong protector who never comes. Drugs and torture have taken their toll and when a strangely familiar man comes to rescue her she must decide if she can trust him. But how can she when she can't even rely on her own memories?
This story is a great introduction to the exciting and fascinating KGI team. Ethan's scarred emotions make him a very vunerable and sympathetic character. And Maya Banks has some interesting plots twists that keep this novel at a quick and thrilling pace. I could feel the confusion that Rachel felt as she tried to sort out her memories. She is a strong character who is able to overcome adversity and forgive. Their relationship felt very realistic and heartfelt. I was amazed at how many intriguing characters the author was able to juggle in this story and still keep it a clear read. But that only means more books!!
Maya Banks is known for her scorching romances and believable characters. While this not as racy as some of her books it still packs a lot of heat. This first in the KGI secret ops series does not disappoint! It is sure to be a hit with readers who love powerful emotions, sizzling romance and HOT alpha heroes.
Reviewed by Steph from the Bookaholics Romance Book Club

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Intelligence: high. Body: hard. Mission: what no one else can do. It's been a year since ex-Navy SEAL Ethan Kelly saw his wife Rachel alive. Now he's received an anonymous phone call claiming Rachel is alive. To find her, Ethan will have to doge bullets, cross a jungle, and risk falling captive to a deadly drug cartel that threatens his own demise.

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