New Releases by Maya Banks

A KGI novel of nonstop suspense and explosive passion from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Brighter Than the Sun. 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... When some well-deserved R & R turns into a volatile situation for Skylar Watkins, she knows her team will never get to her in time. Her only hope is a promise once made to her by a desperate, grateful man--and his squad is within range... Driven by a steely demeanor and fierce loyalty, the warrior now tasked with saving Skylar's life knows her value to the KGI. He's seen firsthand how daring--and lethal--she can be. He'll get her back or die trying, but what he isn't prepared for is the desire to keep her close, for wanting her to remain in his arms and under his watch...forever.

In this reader favorite story by #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Maya Banks, a fake engagement leads to very real passion. He’s wanted her for six long months. And now the opportunity has finally arrived to make Celia Taylor his—at least temporarily. Billionaire businessman Evan Reese knows she’s desperate to get him to sign with Maddox Communications. Maybe he will. But first Celia needs to accompany him to beautiful Catalina for a family wedding...as his fake fiancée! There he’ll wine, dine and seduce the stunning ad executive…for he knows she desires him, too. Yet what happens when this counterfeit engagement becomes more than just an act? Originally published in 2010 as Billionaire’s Contract Engagement.

When powerful, wealthy men meet the women who want to tame them, passion and secrets collide. Don’t miss a single fan-favorite story in this box set from New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks. Enticed Bryony Morgan fell hard for hotelier Rafael de Luca… and then he vanished, leaving her pregnant! Now she’s tracked him to his New York gala, determined to get answers from him. But to her shock, Rafael can’t remember her or the sizzling summer nights they shared at his island retreat. When he recreates their time together, secrets he’s hidden are about to come to light… Wanted When wealthy developer Ryan Beardsley kicked his cheating fiancée out of his life, he couldn’t help but write her one last check that would cover all expenses she could possibly have… But for some reason, she never cashed it. When he storms back into her life demanding answers, he’s about to uncover a betrayal... but not the one he expects! Tempted For Ashley Carter, marrying Devon Carter is a dream come true. Her whole life has been building up to this. But not long after her trip down the aisle, her happily-ever-after notions are dealt a swift blow when she learns their marriage is a business merger orchestrated by her father! But Devon is determined to prove that his love is real… especially since there’s a baby on the way. Undone No strings attached? Yeah, right. Pippa Laingley should have known better. When an unplanned evening of passion with Cameron Hollingsworth results in an unplanned pregnancy, she’s at a major crossroads. She knew going in that the sexy entrepreneur didn’t do commitment, that emotions weren’t part of the deal, but she’s determined to show Cam how lasting love can be. Originally published in 2011 and 2012.

In this reader favorite from #1 New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks, one night is about to change everything… When an unplanned evening of passion with the darkly seductive Cameron Hollingsworth results in a surprise pregnancy, Pippa Laingley’s at a crossroads. She knew going in that the enigmatic entrepreneur had built a fortress around his feelings. What she’s just discovered is that he’s loved and lost before—and he refuses to ever risk his heart like that again. Cam’s experienced loss before, and he knows he’d never survive going through that hell again. But if he lets Pippa get too close, he’ll fall hard. If he pushes her away with loveless arrangements of financial support, he’ll still lose her. Either way, he’s doomed…unless he can let himself love again. First published as Undone by her Tender Touch in 1998.

Une soif de liberté. Une passion dévorante. Prétendre être quelqu’un qu’elle n’est pas – une femme faible, timide, docile – ou fuir, tout simplement : voilà les moyens que Jenna a perfectionnés pour échapper aux monstres qui ont fait de son enfance un enfer. Alors aujourd’hui elle n’a plus qu’un objectif : vivre libre. Elle avait d’ailleurs de bonnes chances d’y arriver, jusqu’à ce qu’elle rencontre Isaac. Pour une raison qui échappe encore à Jenna, Isaac semble avoir un besoin impérieux de faire tomber ses défenses. Et, même si cela la terrifie, elle doute de pouvoir y faire quoi que ce soit. Car, quand elle s’est approchée d’Isaac pour la première fois, quelque chose s’est passé. Il a suffi d’un geste, pour que tout – ses plans, ses sentiments et ses désirs – soit boulevers酠 A propos de l'auteur Étoile montante de la romance érotique, Maya Banks nous fait également vibrer par ses romances contemporaines, sensuelles − et toujours passionnées ! Ses romans figurent sur les listes des best-sellers du New York Times et d'USA Today. Une consécration pour cette amoureuse des livres, qui aime par-dessus tout offrir à ses lectrices des personnages hors du commun.

“Maya Banks m’a vraiment fait traverser toute la gamme des émotions. De « Il fait soudain un peu chaud ici, non ? » à « Il me faut la suite immédiatement ! » - USA Today Un désir dangereux. Un amour interdit. Eliza Cummings n’a rien d’une demoiselle en détresse. Elle est déterminée, farouche et prête à tout pour empêcher le monstre qui a fait de son adolescence un enfer de frapper à nouveau. Wade Sterling n’a rien d’un héros. Il est arrogant, autoritaire et égoïste. Mais il n’aime pas du tout la lueur de panique qu’il surprend dans le regard d’Eliza. Car Eliza est à lui, corps et âme – il le sent dans chaque fibre de son être depuis le premier regard qu’il a posé sur elle, ou peut-être depuis leur première dispute. Alors, s’il doit se battre contre des démons dont il ne sait rien pour protéger ce qui lui appartient, il le fera. Il n’a pas le choix. Avec Eliza, il n’a jamais vraiment eu le choix.

“Maya Banks m’a vraiment fait traverser toute la gamme des émotions. De « Il fait soudain un peu chaud ici, non ? » à « Il me faut la suite immédiatement ! » - USA Today Un désir dangereux. Un amour interdit. Eliza Cummings n’a rien d’une demoiselle en détresse. Elle est déterminée, farouche et prête à tout pour empêcher le monstre qui a fait de son adolescence un enfer de frapper à nouveau. Wade Sterling n’a rien d’un héros. Il est arrogant, autoritaire et égoïste. Mais il n’aime pas du tout la lueur de panique qu’il surprend dans le regard d’Eliza. Car Eliza est à lui, corps et âme – il le sent dans chaque fibre de son être depuis le premier regard qu’il a posé sur elle, ou peut-être depuis leur première dispute. Alors, s’il doit se battre contre des démons dont il ne sait rien pour protéger ce qui lui appartient, il le fera. Il n’a pas le choix. Avec Eliza, il n’a jamais vraiment eu le choix.

“Maya Banks m’a vraiment fait traverser toute la gamme des émotions. De « Il fait soudain un peu chaud ici, non ? » à « Il me faut la suite immédiatement ! » - USA Today Un désir dangereux. Un amour interdit. Eliza Cummings n’a rien d’une demoiselle en détresse. Elle est déterminée, farouche et prête à tout pour empêcher le monstre qui a fait de son adolescence un enfer de frapper à nouveau. Wade Sterling n’a rien d’un héros. Il est arrogant, autoritaire et égoïste. Mais il n’aime pas du tout la lueur de panique qu’il surprend dans le regard d’Eliza. Car Eliza est à lui, corps et âme – il le sent dans chaque fibre de son être depuis le premier regard qu’il a posé sur elle, ou peut-être depuis leur première dispute. Alors, s’il doit se battre contre des démons dont il ne sait rien pour protéger ce qui lui appartient, il le fera. Il n’a pas le choix. Avec Eliza, il n’a jamais vraiment eu le choix.

Searing action and passion ignite the latest New York Times bestselling KGI novel from the author of Darkest Before Dawn. 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... As the last unattached member of the Kelly clan, Joe is more than ready to risk life and limb on any mission he’s assigned to, but when it comes to love, he’ll keep his distance. He’s content to watch his brothers become thoroughly domesticated. Zoe’s had nothing but heartbreak in her life, and she’s determined to start over with a completely new identity, thanks to her college friend, Rusty Kelly. But it’s the gorgeous smile and tender words of Joe Kelly that begin to weaken her resolve to never risk her heart again. And Joe will have to put everything on the line to save Zoe, when secrets of her past resurface—and threaten to tear them apart…

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Surrender Trilogy and the Breathless Trilogy knows what makes readers hot. Now she turns it up in Mastered, the explosive first book in a new series of a desire too dangerous to resist. 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.

Guy Hancock, who's been both an opponent and ally to the KGI team, finds his commitment to his mission challenged by the female prisoner he's been hired to guard--who's the only woman who's managed to touch his heart.

The third book in the beloved #1 bestselling author's sexy, romantic suspense Slow Burn series… They say young love doesn't last, but a girl from the wrong side of the tracks with unique abilities and the hometown golden boy were determined to defy the odds. For Zack Covington, Anna-Grace—his "Gracie"—was the one. Until one night forever alters the course of their future, when a devastated Gracie disappears without a trace, leaving Zack to agonize over what happened to the girl he loved. As the years pass, his desperate efforts to find her uncovered nothing. Now working for Devereaux Security, he stumbles across a painting featuring a special place only he and Gracie would know. The image is too perfectly rendered for it to be coincidence. His Gracie must be alive. When he finally tracks her down, he is shocked—and heart-broken—to discover the wounded shell of the girl he once knew and still loves. Her psychic gifts are gone, and worse, she believes he betrayed her all those years ago. Zack has enemies, and once his weakness is discovered, Gracie becomes a target for revenge. He'll have to save her before he can earn her trust and her love. And he vows they'll never be torn apart again.

#1 bestselling author Maya Banks continues her suspenseful and steamy Slow Burn series with this second book—a twisting tale featuring a strong yet vulnerable heroine in danger and the sexy alpha hero who must save her. Abandoned as a baby to a young wealthy couple and raised in a world of privilege, Arial has no hint of her past or who she belonged to. Her only link lies in the one thing that sets her apart from everyone else—telekinetic powers. Protected by her adoptive parents and hidden from the public to keep her gift secret, Ari is raised in the lap of luxury, and isolation. That is, until someone begins threatening her life. Beau Devereaux is no stranger to the strange. As the head of Deveraux Security, he’s more than familiar with the realities of physic powers. So when a family friend approaches him about protecting his daughter, he’s more than ready to jump on board. What Beau isn’t prepared for is the extent of his attraction to his beautiful and powerful client. What began as a simple assignment, just another job, quickly turns personal as Beau discovers he’ll do anything at all to protect Ari. Even if it costs him his life.

It was only supposed to be a vacation romance. But when Jewel Henley arrived for her first day of work at a new job, she realize her exotic lover was her boss. A boss with strict rules about not getting involved with his employees. And so, just like that, she was fired. With no money and no job, Jewel doubted it could get any worse. Then she discovered she was pregnant, and that she'd have to confront Piers. Piers stormed back into her life with the same passion and intensity that had swept her off her feet five months before, but as loving as he was with her, she knew he still didn't trust her. And until he did, all the had was an affair.

Chessy and Tate have been married for several years. In the beginning, their passionate relationship was everything she wanted. She offered her submission freely and Tate cherished her gift with a tenderness that made her feel safe and loved. But as Tate has become more immersed in his business, Chessy knows that something has to give or they stand to lose it all.

Un roman de Maya BANKS à ne manquer sous aucun prétexte, par l'auteur du best-beller RUSH. Avis aux séductrices : les sublissimes frères Anetakis sont de nouveau célibataires, et bien décidés à le rester ! Et que celles qui voudraient tenter leur chance le sachent : en matière de femmes, ils ont des critères on ne peut plus précis. Chrys désire une maîtresse voluptueuse, qui ne lui parlera surtout pas d’avenir. Theron recherche une épouse docile, rebelles s’abstenir. Piers fantasme sur une superbe inconnue – le réel, très peu pour lui. Oui, mais voilà : Marley, Bella et Jewel ne sont pas du genre à se laisser dicter leur conduite. Et ces hommes, si sexy qu’il serait dommage de les laisser seuls trop longtemps, pourraient bien l’apprendre à leurs dépens... A propos de l’auteur : Etoile montante de la romance érotique, Maya Banks nous fait également vibrer par ses romances contemporaines, sensuelles − et toujours passionnées ! Ses romans figurent sur les listes des best-sellers du New York Times et d'USA Today : une consécration pour cette amoureuse des livres, qui aime par-dessus tout offrir à ses lectrices des personnages hors du commun. Une série déjà parue aux éditions Harlequin sous les titres La mémoire du coeur, Une attirance irrésistible, et Dans les bras d'un inconnu.

A sizzling story of a woman who risks her life and her heart to find a wealthy man’s missing sister—the first novel in a sexy new romantic suspense series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks When Caleb Devereaux's younger sister is kidnapped, this scion of a powerful and wealthy family turns to an unlikely source for help: a beautiful and sensitive woman with a gift for finding answers others cannot. While Ramie can connect to victims and locate them by feeling their pain, her ability comes with a price. Every time she uses it, it costs her a piece of herself. Helping the infuriatingly attractive and impatient Caleb successfully find his sister nearly destroys her. Even though his sexual intensity draws her like a magnet, she needs to get as far away from him as she can. Deeply remorseful for the pain he’s caused, Caleb is determined to make things right. But just when he thinks Ramie's vanished forever, she reappears. She’s in trouble and she needs his help. Now, Caleb will do risk everything to protect her—including his heart. . . .

THE ALL-NEW KGI NOVEL BY NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELING AUTHOR AUTHOR 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… Eden is said to be one of the most beautiful women in the world. Her face has graced countless magazines and her body has sold millions of dollars of clothing. But her fame and beauty has earned her more than she ever imagined. Evil is stalking her, determined to extinguish the ethereal beauty forever. Swanson or “Swanny” as his teammates call him is always up for the next mission. He came back from Afghanistan wounded and scarred. Hardly the kind of man who even belongs in the same room with Eden. And yet there’s something about the quiet beauty that stirs his blood and makes him dream of the impossible. Because Beauty loving the Beast only happens in fairy tales and KGI doesn’t deal in fairy tales. Ever.

THE FIRST BOOK OF THE SURRENDER TRILOGY In her sensational Breathless Trilogy, #1 New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks tested the boundaries of desire. In her new trilogy, there’s only one thing left to do: cross them. And never have the consequences of erotic exploration been so irresistibly inviting, so shockingly intimate, and so totally unexpected… LETTING GO Josslyn found perfection once, and she knows she’ll never find it again. Now widowed, she seeks the one thing her beloved husband couldn’t give her: dominance. Lonely, searching for an outlet for her grief and wanting only a brief taste of the perfection she once enjoyed, she seeks what she’s looking for at an exclusive club that caters to people indulging in their most hedonistic fantasies. She never imagined that what she’d find would be the one man who’s long been a source of comfort—and secret longing. Her husband’s best friend. Dash has lived in an untenable position for years: in love with his best friend’s wife but unwilling to act on that attraction. He’d never betray his best friend. And so he’s waited in the wings, offering Joss unconditional support and comfort as she works past her grief, hoping for the day when he can offer her more. When he finds her in a club devoted to the darker edges of desire, he’s furious because he thinks she has no idea what she’s getting herself into. Until she explains in detail what it is she wants. What she needs. As realization sets in, he is gripped by fierce, unwavering determination. If she wants dominance, he is the only man who will introduce her to that world. He is the only man who will touch her, cherish her…love her. And the only man she’ll ever submit to.

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… Over the years, Donovan Kelly has fought relentlessly for justice, women and children always holding a special place in his heart. Working side by side with his brothers, Donovan has witnessed firsthand the toll it’s taken—physically, mentally, and emotionally—on his loved ones, and the innocent lives caught in the crossfire. What he never expects is for his next mission to happen right on his home turf—or for it to take a very personal turn. Picturesque Kentucky Lake is the perfect place for a soul in search of safe harbor. A beautiful stranger has arrived—desperate, breathless, and on the run from a dark past closing in on her and the younger siblings she has vowed to protect. Donovan must now draw on every resource at his disposal—if he wants to save a woman and the children who may prove to be his destiny.

"Have we met?" Answer: a right hook! Because Bryony Morgan pulls no punches. Even when she's very pregnant and facing down the father of her unborn child. She fell for wealthy hotelier Rafael de Luca when he courted her for her beachfront real estate. Then he disappeared. Now, she's in New York for answers—and she won't accept a brush-off. But selective amnesia after a crash has Rafael puzzled. How could he ever forget a combustible beauty like Bryony? Solution: return to the island where they met, and relive the unforgettable nights in question—until he remembers everything…

Billionaire Chrysander Anetakis is known to the world as a rich Greek hotel magnate, but Marley Jameson knows him differently. They made passionate love whenever business took him to New York, but Marley's hopes for future happiness are dashed when he tells her, "This isn't a relationship. You're just my mistress," and kicks her out of his penthouse. Still reeling in shock, she fails to notice the kidnappers trailing her on that shadowy New York street. Chrysander thinks she has left him for good, until she is discovered three months later, suffering from amnesia, and pregnant to boot!

Now celebrating its 10th Anniversary! “Erotic fantasies and seduction...are the name of the game” (Joyfully Reviewed) in the Breathless Trilogy by New York Times bestselling phenomenon Maya Banks, an author “hot enough to make even the coolest reader sweat!” (Fresh Fiction). THE COMPLETE BREATHLESS TRILOGY IN AN IRRESISTIBLE BOX SET. RUSH… When Gabe Hamilton saw Mia Crestwell walk into the ballroom for his hotel’s grand opening, he knew he was going to hell for what he had planned. After all, Mia is his best friend’s little sister. Except she’s not so little anymore. And Gabe has waited a long time to act on his desires. FEVER… Jace, Ash, and Gabe: three of the wealthiest, most powerful men in the country. They’re accustomed to getting anything they want. Anything at all. For Jace, it’s a woman whose allure takes him completely by surprise… BURN…When it comes to sex, Ash McIntyre has always explored his wilder side—extreme and uncompromising. He demands control. And he prefers women who want it like that. Then he meets Josie. He never imagined the one woman to tell him no would be the only woman who’d ever drive him to the edge of desire. “For an erotic, BDSM book, this one fits the bill.”—USA Today on Maya Banks

One woman changes everything a man has ever known about dominance and desire in the final scintillating novel in the Breathless trilogy—now celebrating its 10th Anniversary! When it comes to sex, Ash McIntyre has always explored his wilder side—extreme and uncompromising. He demands control. And he prefers women who want it like that. Even the women he’s shared with his best friend, Jace. But Jace is involved with a woman he has no intention of sharing. And now even Gabe has settled into a relationship with a woman who gives him everything he needs, leaving Ash feeling restless and unfulfilled. Then Ash meets Josie, who seems immune to his charms and his wealth. Intrigued, he begins a relentless pursuit, determined she won’t be the one who got away. He never imagined the one woman to tell him no would be the only woman who’d ever drive him to the edge of desire.

"Apakah kita pernah bertemu? Pertanyaan itu dijawab Bryony Morgan dengan tonjokan di wajah Rafael de Luca. Saat itu ia sedang mengandung dan akhirnya berhasil menemukan ayah bayinya. Ia jatuh cinta pada Rafael ketika pria itu mendekatinya demi tanah milik keluarga Bryony. Begitu mendapatkan tanah Bryony, Rafael langsung menghilang. Dan sekarang, Bryony pergi ke New York untuk mencari jawaban?ia tak mau begitu saja dicampakkan. Tetapi amnesia selektif yang dialami setelah kecelakaan membuat Rafael bingung. Bagaimana mungkin ia melupakan wanita cantik dan menggairahkan seperti Bryony? Solusinya adalah kembali ke pulau tempat mereka bertemu pertama kali, dan membangkitkan kembali kenangan indah yang hilang. Tapi apa yang terjadi ketika Rafael berhasil mengingat semuanya?"

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Maya Banks, the bestselling author of romance and romantic suspense has captivated readers with her steamy Scottish historical novels, perfect for fans of Julie Garwood. In Highlander Most Wanted, a reclusive woman content to live in the shadows shows a Highland warrior the true meaning of love. Genevieve McInnis is locked behind the fortified walls of McHugh Keep, captive of a cruel laird who takes great pleasure in ruining her for any other man. Yet when Bowen Montgomery storms the gates on a mission of clan warfare, Genevieve finds that her spirit is bent but not broken. Still, her path toward freedom remains uncertain. Unable to bear the shame of returning to a family that believes her dead or to abandon others at the keep to an imposing new laird, Genevieve opts for the peaceful life of an abbess. But Bowen’s rugged sensuality stirs something deep inside her that longs to be awakened by his patient, gentle caress—something warm, wicked, and tempting. Bowen seizes his enemy’s keep, unprepared for the brooding and reclusive woman who captures his heart. He’s enchanted by her fierce determination, her unusual beauty, and her quiet, unfailing strength. But wooing her will take more than a seasoned seducer’s skill. For loving Genevieve, he discovers, means giving her back the freedom that was stolen from her—even if it means losing her forever. “[Maya] Banks has written an emotionally taut Highlands romance. . . . Lush emotionalism, compelling characters and a moving story line will win romance fans.”—Kirkus Reviews

In the first novel in the Breathless trilogy—now celebrating its 10th Anniversary—a man is about to have his fantasies come true with a woman who was once forbidden fruit, and is now ripe for the picking... When Gabe Hamilton saw Mia Crestwell walk into the ballroom for his hotel’s grand opening, he knew he was going to hell for what he had planned. After all, Mia is his best friend’s little sister. Except she’s not so little anymore. And Gabe has waited a long time to act on his desires. Gabe has starred in Mia’s fantasies more than once. So what if he’s fourteen years older? Mia knows he’s way out of her league, but her attraction has only grown stronger with time. She’s an adult now, and there’s no reason not to act on her most secret desires. As Gabe pulls her into his provocative world, she realizes there’s a lot she doesn’t know about him or how exacting his demands can be. Their relationship is intense and obsessive, but as they cross the line from secret sexual odyssey to something deeper, their affair runs the risk of being exposed—and vulnerable to a betrayal far more intimate than either expected.

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…P.J. and Cole were sharpshooting rivals on the same KGI team and enjoyed a spirited, uncomplicated camaraderie. Until the night they gave in to their desires and suddenly took their relationship one step further. In the aftermath of their one-night stand, they’re called out on a mission that goes terribly wrong, and P.J. walks away from KGI, resolved not to drag her teammates into the murky shadows she’s poised to delve into.Six months later, Cole hasn’t given up his search for P.J., and he’s determined to bring her back home where she belongs. Bent on vengeance, P.J. has plunged into a serpentine game of payback that will make her question everything she’s ever believed in. But Cole—and the rest of their team—refuse to let her go it alone. Even if it means sacrificing their loyalty to KGI, and their lives…