I'm a fan of the series and I truly enjoyed this book. I thought about it like, "the bigger they are the harder they fall." Steele has been so stoic, but now that he loves Maren it's fast and emotional. (I was a bit skeptical that someone who'd been through the rigors of med school and practiced solo in the jungle would be so quick to have sex with a guy who has never really communicated with her, but I'm willing to let it slide for the sake of a great romance.) I was surprised by the reviews that said there wasn't much action. I noticed bombs, guard towers, kidnapping, beatings, snipers, guns, and helicopters, but I'm also really reading it for the happy ending.
I agree with Lana. This was the least favorite in the series. There is a lot of sex and not much actn=ion.
I like good sex as much as the next person, but they jumped into the sack immediately, and the course of "true love" ran smooth. Steele was supposed to be the ice man.
The storyline (trying not to have spoilers) is that Steele has been secretly in lust for Maren for a while, and she with him. They have sex. She gets kidnapped, he rescues her, they decide in 5 minutes they're in love with each other, etc. There were a couple of twists, but not anywhere near as many as previous books. It was pretty formulaic.
That said it was still a fun read. Just not up to the standard of early in the series. I'll get the next book, which is about Van.
I like good sex as much as the next person, but they jumped into the sack immediately, and the course of "true love" ran smooth. Steele was supposed to be the ice man.
The storyline (trying not to have spoilers) is that Steele has been secretly in lust for Maren for a while, and she with him. They have sex. She gets kidnapped, he rescues her, they decide in 5 minutes they're in love with each other, etc. There were a couple of twists, but not anywhere near as many as previous books. It was pretty formulaic.
That said it was still a fun read. Just not up to the standard of early in the series. I'll get the next book, which is about Van.
When I first started reading this, I thought "Oh no, this can't be happening! Steele is the ice man, man of steel, not some sugary, sappy love-struck guy!" I mean he went from ice man to sappy in 0 - 60. I love the KGI series but was pretty sure this book was going to be my least favorite. As I continued reading and about a third into it I realized Maren and Steele were perfect for each other and maybe it was okay that she felled the mighty oak so quickly! It ended up being a good story and I am happy I read it. It kind of reminded me of a movie line, "He saved her and she saved him right back." If you have enjoyed the KGI/Kelly series I think you will like this book.
I really liked this book.
I was riveted by the plot of the story and couldn't put it down.
is there a KGI Brother for me?? I want one....love these books, she cant write fast enough to suit me
Steele, like Rio, was a character whose story I really wanted to read and I looked forward to it. But, like Rio's, I was disappointed. For the "Iceman" I didn't buy it. He's an asshole one moment, then incredibly sappy another. I got whiplash. What woman wants to be called an "idiot?" Really? Surly there could have been a better middle ground for Steele's sappiness.
Maren, I liked. She's got a career. She's competent. I didn't care for a certain trope. Then, let's give her a psycho admirer and get her kidnapped! And have to be rescued. *Sigh*
The final, eye-roll came towards the end. Someone is CRITICALLY injured and bleeding out, but let's check the MEDICALLY STABLE pregnant woman to make sure she is not having a miscarriage.
I was set to give this a 2. But, then, Steele was willing to put Maren and her career before his own, move anywhere she wanted, and, if needed or necessary, give up his career at KGI. While that didn't make my issues or disappointment with this book go away, if softened it a bit. So, a generous 3.
I do think I'm done with this series.
Maren, I liked. She's got a career. She's competent. I didn't care for a certain trope. Then, let's give her a psycho admirer and get her kidnapped! And have to be rescued. *Sigh*
The final, eye-roll came towards the end. Someone is CRITICALLY injured and bleeding out, but let's check the MEDICALLY STABLE pregnant woman to make sure she is not having a miscarriage.
I was set to give this a 2. But, then, Steele was willing to put Maren and her career before his own, move anywhere she wanted, and, if needed or necessary, give up his career at KGI. While that didn't make my issues or disappointment with this book go away, if softened it a bit. So, a generous 3.
I do think I'm done with this series.
Great Series
