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  • The Darkest Hour

  • Kelly Group International, Book 1
  • By: Maya Banks
  • Narrated by: Harry Berkeley
  • Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,845 ratings)

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The Darkest Hour

By: Maya Banks
Narrated by: Harry Berkeley
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Take Me to the Good Parts of This Book
Warning: The Good Parts Might Be Explicit

It Might Be Love
  • It Might Be Love
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A whisper sends Rachel soaring, euphoric and light.
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Kiss
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Like a jar full of butterflies released in her chest.
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Hot Hot Hot
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Hang on a sec. Who is seducing whom?
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Declaration of Love
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Ethan Kelly will do anything for a second chance.
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Kiss
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Rachel enjoys the scratchy sensation of his stubble.
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  • It Might Be Love
  • A whisper sends Rachel soaring, euphoric and light.
  • Kiss
  • Like a jar full of butterflies released in her chest.
  • Hot Hot Hot
  • Hang on a sec. Who is seducing whom?
  • Declaration of Love
  • Ethan Kelly will do anything for a second chance.
  • Kiss
  • Rachel enjoys the scratchy sensation of his stubble.

Publisher's summary

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.

©2010 Maya Banks (P)2012 Recorded Books

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Like this series

I listened to the later books first because they were the only available on audio and liked them all. This one was no exception. I like the characters and story lines of each book. The heroine in this one was brittle but still strong if that makes sense. Not an easy balance to keep.
I'm waiting for the rest of the series to be put on audio. My eyesight is very poor and I can't read printed books so audio book mean a lot to me.
I love Harry Berkely. I try not to let a bad reader ruin a book but when there is one you like this much it makes the book better.

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Disappointing

IMO this story is riddled with unbelievable parts and pieces and overstuffed with unnecessary parts and pieces. Rachel is the least believable swinging from being intelligent and courageous to foolish and cowardly.

The premise of series could be good but I doubt I'll continue with the rest of the books.

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Overall just OK....

Was looking for a new series and this one caught my eye. Wasn't overly excited about the story, kind of went on slowly with alot more detail than needed. The narration just ok as well. I'm hoping there's better to come in the following books. The strong brothers kept me interested in the future books to come.

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Great book and performance !

I loved the performance from the narrater. The story line was good too. I'm off to buy the next in the series!

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I really enjoyed this story!

A thrill ride with an up and down roller coaster I wasn't prepared for. I admit I generally only enjoy romance stories and though there was a romance mixed into this story's plot, it certainly wasn't the style of story I generally listen to.

That being said, I admit I was compelled to listen to this entire story because it was so intriguing. It is extremely well-written and kept my attention from start to finish. If you enjoy diving into a story that will keep your attention and have you sitting on the edge of your seat, you will enjoy this book, I'm certain of it!

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Darkest Hour

Excellent. Exactly what romantic suspense should be. Wonderfully flawed characters, twisty plot, and a great 2nd chance romance. 👍👍

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Unexpected from this author

If you could sum up The Darkest Hour in three words, what would they be?

Suspenseful, gripping, unexpected

Who was your favorite character and why?

Rachel. Her courage and struggles

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

I made the mistake of trying to read another novel in this series and quickly realized I was missing background needed so I went back to this first novel. I would recommend reading the series in order.

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This is great!

I loved this book when I read it, and I loved it just as much listening to it!

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Awesome

A very good story all way to the end. I really enjoyed the book.

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great story & excellent narrator!!!

This was my first time reading a book written by this author. she was brilliant. I can see why she is a best seller. I loved this book. it was captivating. the narrator was great too. this is the first time I am actually considering buying another book just for the narrator. he was just that good.

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