So, obviously I was a little late when it came to jumping on this particular bandwagon…. Like, 5 years late in fact, and I can’t for the life of me work out why. Everyone knows that when reading a book there are 3 things that turn me into a hysterical squealing puddle of mush and that is –
1. Military/Mercenary/Security books
2. Insanely Hot Brothers
3. A damsel in distress who still has the ability to kick some ass
4. Insanely Hot Brothers
Ok, I know I said that there were three things and I repeated number two, but I really think that point warranted being mentioned twice. It is a really important point after all.
Given the fact that the book not only contained ALL those key points but also managed to deliver them mixed in an exciting, romantic, suspenseful and action-filled story leaves me kicking myself for not picking it up sooner. I mean, come on, the cover alone should have been enticing enough, but no, like the fool I am, I kept skimming past it on my TBR.
From the moment I began I knew that I was to love it and that I would not be able to put it down until it was over. I devoured this book and enjoyed every single second of it. I must say, that for my first Maya Banks book I was thoroughly impressed with her writing style. The story was gripping, the characters engaging and the emotion palpable. I loved the fact that whilst there was an intense romantic side to the story it was off-set perfectly with lots of drama, suspense and mystery. It flowed well and kept you on the edge of your seat.
I absolutely love books with hot brothers (you’re shocked aren’t you?) who also happen to be either ex or current military and the six….. yes, you heard right SIX insanely hot Kelly brothers all fall into that category. I thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful close-knit relationship Banks weaved not only between the brothers but also their parents, Marlene’s “strays” and the people who worked for KGI.
The only thing that prevented me from 5 starring it was that I had a little trouble completely giving myself over to the story. From the very outset we knew Ethan was keeping a huge secret from Rebecca and that when it was uncovered a giant storm was going to be unleashed, so I went into every page with trepidation thinking “is it going to happen now?” instead of just going with it. This is a personal fault of mine and is in no way meant to criticise the way the book was written. And in all fairness when the time came for it to be exposed, it ended up being more of a mild downpour than a huge storm, which I was actually kind of thankful for.
So, after finally picking up The Darkest Hours and loving it, I am happy to announce that I am a huge fan of Maya Banks and her Kelly boys. I have already downloaded the next four books in the series and cannot wait to sink my teeth into them. If you are a fan of military romance, second chances or just books with loads of incredibly hunky guys than this series is definitely for you!
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Praise for Maya Banks and for the KGI novels "If you haven't read this series yet, you totally should."--Jaci Burton, New York Times bestselling author "Quick-paced, high-stakes action and plenty of smoldering explicit sex deliver a satisfying one-two punch of entertainment that will leave readers eager for the next book."--Publishers Weekly "Incredible. Just beyond incredible and amazing."--Romance Books Forum "A must-read for romantic suspense fans."--Sizzling Hot Books "A must-read for...Christine Feehan and Lora Leigh fans. The nonstop action and sensuality is a treat not to be missed. I can't wait for the next installment of the KGI series."--Fresh Fiction "A deeply emotional, highly satisfying, edge-of-your-seat read...Compelling and cutting-edge romance."--Joyfully Reviewed
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It's been one year since ex-Navy Seal Ethan Kelly last saw his wife, Rachel, alive. Overwhelmed by grief and guilt over his failures as a husband, Ethan shuts himself off from everything and everyone.
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About the Author
Maya Banks is a #1 USA Today and New York Times bestselling author whose chart toppers have included erotic romance, romantic suspense, contemporary romance, and Scottish historical romances. She is the author of the Breathless Trilogy, the KGI series, the Sweet series, and the Colters Legacy novels.
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- ASIN : B003XQEVQC
- Publisher : Berkley (7 September 2010)
- Language : English
- File size : 664 KB
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- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
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- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 306 pages
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A good romantic suspense novel. Lots of drama, action and a slow burn, second chance romance.
Reviewed in Australia on 16 February 2015
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An emotional and touching story. Well written.
Reviewed in Australia on 10 April 2015
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Love the KGI series
Reviewed in Australia on 26 September 2017
Ethan & Rachel have a rocky relationship. Without giving too much away, they find each other again and become a much stronger couple. Not without bad guys and danger. A new favourite author. Well done Maya!
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Lizzie
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good thriller/romance
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 June 2018Verified Purchase
Maya Bank's name comes up fairly regularly in this genres recommendations. After this I can see why. It's quite clever with threads of futures stories cleverly hinted at in it -or so you think.
It's a thriller/romance/adventure/suspense/military story about a couple who are torn apart when she dies in an aid mission gone wrong. Ethan is devastated and goes to pieces. His family including three brothers who run a security business try to help until one day Ethan gets a package. It's well written and I really enjoyed it.
One star because the rest of the series is so expensive.
It's a thriller/romance/adventure/suspense/military story about a couple who are torn apart when she dies in an aid mission gone wrong. Ethan is devastated and goes to pieces. His family including three brothers who run a security business try to help until one day Ethan gets a package. It's well written and I really enjoyed it.
One star because the rest of the series is so expensive.

Marrianna Humphries
5.0 out of 5 stars
great series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 October 2013Verified Purchase
This is story 1 of a series of 7 books (I am keeping my fingers crossed for number 8) can be read as stand alone but much more enjoyable read in sequence.
An elite family of seals/special ops running their own business taking top secret missions mainly for the government.
Each book is a story about a specific brother but interacting with his family and the special woman in his life.
I bought the whole 7 books and continued to read them one after the other like a continuous story line.
Each book takes up the story more or less as the other finished but the author does not go over the whys and wherefores, which is great if you have read the book previous.
If you enjoy macho men and special op stories then these books will be for you.
I have read these books twice already and I only purchased them in September they are keep books.
Buy all 7 books and enjoy.
An elite family of seals/special ops running their own business taking top secret missions mainly for the government.
Each book is a story about a specific brother but interacting with his family and the special woman in his life.
I bought the whole 7 books and continued to read them one after the other like a continuous story line.
Each book takes up the story more or less as the other finished but the author does not go over the whys and wherefores, which is great if you have read the book previous.
If you enjoy macho men and special op stories then these books will be for you.
I have read these books twice already and I only purchased them in September they are keep books.
Buy all 7 books and enjoy.

Misqué
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not my favourite Maya Banks book, but it was okay.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 February 2017Verified Purchase
This book was 3.5 stars for me. It was just okay really. I liked it in parts but got a bit bored in others. I think it started off quite well and I enjoyed it but then I felt like I was starting to lose interest and it took me ages getting through the last half of the book. This is my third Maya Bank book and it's the one I enjoyed the least. I enjoyed Colter's Woman and Be With Me much more than this book. I won't read any of the others in this series but I might check out some of her other books.

Ireland Customer
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 May 2020Verified Purchase
This is my first Maya Banks book & I will be moving on to the 2nd. Rachel & Ethan were both likeable characters with a lot to overcome to be together.

KitchenWitchNik
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 June 2014Verified Purchase
Well it didn't set my world on fire but, that being said, The Darkest Hour wasn't half bad. A pretty decent storyline, likeable enough characters and some pretty steamy sex scenes.
If you're looking for a little light (if predictable) reading and a nice H.E.A. then you could certainly do worse than give this a go.
If you're looking for a little light (if predictable) reading and a nice H.E.A. then you could certainly do worse than give this a go.
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