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.

Setelah kakaknya batal menikahi gadis dari klan McDonald, Caelen McCabe bersedia menggantikan tugas itu: memperistri Rionna McDonald demi kejayaan tanah Highland. Namun bayang-bayang masa lalu masih menghantui Caelen, ketika wanita yang pernah ia cintai berkhianat dan menghancurkan klan McCabe. Hingga kini Caelen yakin semua wanita sama saja. Kendati sudah menikah dengan Caelen, rupanya tugas Rionna belum selesai. Ia harus memperjuangkan dua hal. Pertama, menumbuhkan rasa cinta untuk suami barunya. Kedua, dan ini jauh lebih sulit, membuat Caelen percaya bahwa ia tidak sama dengan wanita mana pun yang pernah pria itu kenal. Dan Rionna tidak main-main. Ia siap melakukan segalanya demi meyakinkan Caelen bahwa pernikahan mereka layak dipertahankan.

Kecelakaan merenggut pendengaran Eveline Armstrong. Dengan hilangnya kemampuan wanita itu mendengar, hilang pula keberaniannya berbicara. Namun ia merahasiakan hal ini dari klan Armstrong, karena ia tahu hanya itu yang dapat menyelamatkannya dari perjodohan yang tak diinginkannya. Eveline mengira dunianya akan selamanya sunyi senyap. Tetapi alangkah terkejut dirinya ketika suatu hari ia merasakan getaran suara Graeme Montgomery, sang ketua klan musuh. Detik itu juga, ia rela melakukan apa saja, termasuk menikah dengan kesatria tersebut, demi mendengar lagi suara dalam dan lembut itu. Suara yang membuatnya kembali bicara, dan pada akhirnya meluluhkan hatinyaÉ

Two reader-favorite Pregnancy & Passion stories revealing the undeniable consequences of unquenchable desire by #1 New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks. Originally published as Tempted by Her Innocent Kiss in 2012 and Undone by Her Tender Touch in 2012. TEMPTED Devon Carter was Ashley Copeland’s first and only love, but her dreams of newlywed bliss are crushed by the discovery that their marriage is another of Daddy’s business deals. Refusing to stand by as their passions fade, Ashley decides to play the role of perfect wife, hoping her new husband will truly fall in love. But Devon doesn’t recognize the steely society wife at his side. He misses the bubbly, ambitious woman Ashley used to be, and he’s determined to rekindle the smoldering fire in her eyes, especially now that she’s having his child… UNDONE No strings attached? Pippa Laingley should have known better. When an unplanned evening of passion with Cameron Hollingsworth results in pregnancy, she’s at a major crossroads. She knew going in that the sexy entrepreneur didn’t do commitment, but then she discovers the tragic reason why. Cam is convinced he stands to lose it all if he lets his guard down and opens his heart again. But Pippa doesn’t see the difference between pushing someone away and losing them for good, and she’s determined to show Cam how lasting love can be.

A reader favorite Anetakis Tycoons story from #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Maya Banks, originally published as The Tycoon’s Rebel Bride in 2009. Tycoon Theron Anetakis had only one problem—and she just walked through his door. With his business takeover complete, he’d intended to arrange a marriage for himself to further secure his future. However… Little Isabella Caplan had blossomed into a voluptuous vixen with plans of her own, and they didn’t include letting the executor of her father’s estate arrange a marriage for her to another man! She had pined for Theron long enough. Now it was time to seduce her hot-blooded hotel tycoon and bring him to one bended knee. “Isabella is…charming as she leads Theron on a merry chase that will have readers rooting for both of them.” —RT Book Reviews on The Bride

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.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks continues her suspenseful and sexy Slow Burn series in this story of a woman who has fought to survive and the man who is determined that no one will ever hurt her again. Tori Devereaux is a survivor. With the support of her family and the brave protectors at Devereaux Security Services, she''s finally ready to put her past behind her and move on. But her gift, the ability to see the future, has also become her greatest curse as the visions come more frequently than ever. She doesn''t know if the dreams are foretelling the future or are nightmares of her past. Refusing to allow the monster who abducted her rule her life forever, she''s determined to stop looking back. Dane Elliot, the front man for DSS, has never been far from Tori''s side since her rescue from a maniac several years before. Hired by her brothers in the wake of her abduction, there''s never been anything brotherly about his feelings for her. As she is plagued by visions that haunt her night and day, and with her attacker still on the loose, Dane isn''t taking any chances with Tori''s safety. This hardened warrior will move heaven and earth to protect the woman who is his one weakness, to make sure she''s safe and finally in his arms.

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 bouleversé... 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.

This bundle contains : Billionaire Bachelors: Stone,Undone by Her Tender Touch , and The Brazilian Millionaire''s Love-Child. After her father''s death, Faith''s guardian, Stone, has been paying for her school fees and living costs without her knowledge. "He was always the person I went to when I had problems..." But he''s only looking after her as her guardian. "I can''t let him pay for me any longer!" So Faith quits school and begins to work to repay her debt to Stone. Unable to persuade her to change her mind, Stone offers her a proposition... "In return for writing off your debt, will you marry me?" Stone tells Faith that his mother will not hand over her company to him until he is married. A proposal from a man she loves...but it''s all just a business deal!

“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.

#1 USA Today and New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks continues her suspenseful and sizzling Slow Burn series with the fifth book featuring the men and women of Devereaux Security Services. Raised in a strict religious cult since she was a young girl, Jenna has no connection to the outside world beyond vague flashes of memory that seem to be from another life. Memories she clings to when the cult leaders discover her extraordinary ability to heal—and punish her. Years held captive and forced to do the cult''s bidding have turned Jenna into a meek, timid woman…or so they think. In truth, she is merely biding her time, waiting for the perfect moment to escape. When a terrified young woman tries to steal the SUV of Devereaux Security’s toughest recruit, Isaac’s anger quickly turns into a strange sort of protectiveness for the beautiful, bruised stranger. But when they are caught in a firestorm of bullets and Isaac is hit, he’s sure the end is near, until Jenna touches him and closes his wounds. As he tries to bring Jenna to safety, she refuses to tell him what danger haunts her or how she healed him, but Isaac vows to do whatever it takes to gain her trust…and her heart. Because with just one touch, Isaac knows he wants Jenna to be his—forever.

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…

From the author of Mastered and Dominated comes the third of the Enforcers novels. Kept is the searing story of a woman who finds sanctuary in surrender... He can’t change who he is. A horrific childhood has made Silas the man he is today: dangerous, distrustful and demanding. He’s lived in self-imposed solitude, convinced that no woman could ever accept his need for absolute control—in business and pleasure. That is, until a young violinist walks into one of his buildings and into his life. She can’t change what she wants. Hayley has been struggling to fulfill her father’s dying wish: for her to attend a prestigious music school in New York City. But even working multiple jobs, she can’t afford the tiniest of apartments. Seeing her hopeless and near tears, Silas vows to help and protect her, no matter the cost to himself. But when Hayley meets his every demand with unwavering acceptance and love, he is overwhelmed by her goodness and gentle spirit. He knows that the dark stain on his soul can never be erased—and rather than risk destroying the most beautiful person he''s ever experienced, he''ll have to do the hardest thing he''s ever had to do. Let her go. But he''s totally unprepared for the lengths to which Hayley will go to fight for his love and for a future brighter than the sun...

#1 USA Today and New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks continues her suspenseful and sizzling Slow Burn series with this fourth book—a mesmerizingly sexy tale of a strong, brilliant woman who encounters the one man who makes her lose all control. Eliza Cummings fought free of a monster who terrorized her when she was an innocent teenager and helped put him away for good. She took a job with Devereaux Security Services and devoted every hour to taking down the very thing she’d nearly become. No one, not even those closest to her, know her darkest, shameful secrets. But now the killer has been set free on a legal loophole and it’s only a matter of time before he comes for her. Eliza''s only choice is to run and lead the monster away from the people she loves. Wade Sterling has always lived by his own rules, a law unto himself who answers to no one. He’s never professed to be a good man, and he’s definitely not hero material. Wade never allows anyone close enough to see the man behind the impenetrable mask—but one woman threatens his carefully leashed control. He took a bullet for her and the result was more than a piece of metal entrenched in his skin. She was under his skin and nothing he did rid himself of the woman with the courage of a warrior and who thinks nothing of putting her life before others. But when Wade sees a panicked and haunted Eliza he knows something is very wrong, because the fool woman has never been afraid of anything. And when she tries to run, the primal beast barely lurking beneath his deceptively polished façade erupts in a rage. She may not know it, but she belongs to him. This time, Eliza isn''t going to play the protector. She was damn well going to be the protected. And as long as Wade breathes, no one will ever hurt what is his.

The desire that exploded in Mastered continues its conflagration in the second novel in the Enforcers series—from the New York Times bestselling author of the Surrender Trilogy. In Drake’s shadowy world, his enemies would exploit any weakness he had in order to bring him to his knees, and so he’s never allowed himself to care about anyone...never exhibited any vulnerability, and it made him a force to be reckoned with. Until Evangeline—his angel. A woman who slipped past his defenses like no one had ever managed. She was his to protect and ultimately, to do that, he had to do the unthinkable and drive the only good thing in his world away. Devastated and destroyed, Evangeline doesn’t know what made Drake turn on her in such a shocking manner. She only knows she’ll never be the same. He once freed her from all her inhibitions, only now she is a prisoner to never-ending pain. But when Drake finds her again, she realizes there is more to his world than she ever imagined, and she must decide if she can once more trust—and submit—to the man who holds her wounded heart in his hands. And he must convince her of just how far he’ll go to regain her love and forgiveness.

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.

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.

If you searched the whole world, you''d never find a bride as happy as I am! Ashley couldn''t have been more ecstatic. She gave her long-guarded purity to Devon, a man any woman would love to be with, and the next day, he surprised her with a romantic proposal. I want children right away! I want to turn this perfect joy into a family! But while they are on their tropical honeymoon, her dreams are shattered by a cruel truth. Devon only married her as part of a business deal with her father?he never loved her.

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.

In the first book of New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Maya Banks''s Sweet series, Dallas cop Gray Montgomery finds a link between his partner''s killer and Faith, a beautiful stranger. Contains mature themes.

In a tale of strong ties and true love, "New York Times"-bestselling author Banks'' trilogy comes to its stunning conclusion, as the youngest McCabe brother uses sword and seduction to save his clan--and seal his heart.

FROM THE “MUST-READ AUTHOR” (ROMANCE JUNKIES) OF LETTING GO—THE NEW NOVEL IN HER SURRENDER TRILOGY. In her sensational Breathless Trilogy, 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. Now, the story continues as one woman, haunted by the shadows of the past, explores the possibilities of a new beginning in ways she never could have imagined… Kylie sees the way Jensen looks at her. The dark promise in his eyes. That rough edge of dominance she knows he possesses. But dominance is the one thing that frightens her above all else. She and her brother barely survived a childhood steeped in violence and abuse. She could never give up total control and submit to a man. Especially a man like Jensen. Could she? Jensen sees the shadows in Kylie’s eyes. Knows he has to tread very carefully or risk losing any chance he has with her. All he wants is the opportunity to show her that dominance doesn’t equal pain, bondage or discipline. That emotional surrender is the most powerful of all, and that to submit fully to him will fulfill the aching void in her heart in a way nothing else ever will.

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.