Rush

The Breathless Trilogy, Book 1

By: Maya Banks

Narrated by: Adam Paul

Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins

Publisher's summary

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, ever since she was a teenager with a huge crush on her brother’s best friend. So what if Gabe’s 14 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 is vulnerable to a betrayal far more intimate than either expected.

©2013 Maya Banks (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

You should stay with the Highlanders

Would you try another book from Maya Banks and/or Adam Paul?

I have enjoyed Maya Banks books up to this time but this one seems to much of a poor copy of Fifty Shades of Grey, but not as good and based upon this time of listening to Adam Paul I will not place judgement based upon this book

Loved this book

I love Maya Banks and she didn't disappoint in this first book of a new series. She writes books that grab you from the first page and keep you hooked till the end. I didn't want this book to end and can't wait to start the next one. You will fall in love with Gabe and Mia will definitely be reading this book again in the future.
Warning this is for mature audiences 18 and older

This book was a nice start to the trilogy.

I Loved it looking forward to the next vook in the trilogy. I have already downloaded them both

Nice listen -

What was one of the most memorable moments of Rush?

Gabe's transformation.

Have you listened to any of Adam Paul’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I preferred Adam Paul's performance in Rush to his performance in the KGI series because I was used to Harry's voices.

Any additional comments?

The story was entertaining. I am not a fan of kinky sex. However, the delivery was not too severe in this case. Not a spectacular story - I much prefer the KGI series. But, worth a listen. Maya Banks is an extraordinary talent. Her range is phenominal!

Good storyline

Cute story about a girl who is in love with her brother's best friend. He finally notices her and they hide their relationship from the brother. Lots of graphic sex scenes and the narrator did a pretty good job overall. I would have probably liked it more if it was a woman narrator during the female parts but I still enjoyed the book.

different strokes for different folks

I thought this was hot. Mia got just what she wanted. The narrator was ok. Im just glad they choose a male to read the book.

Can't get enough

I've listened to this so many times and I still get mad and teary eyed at the same places. Gabe and Mia's love story is amazing.

Horrible Narrator!

Let me just say this is my first “full” review, I never leave comments but I had to on this one.

The story is not my fav and I like all kinds but it could have definitely been to the narrator Adam Paul.

He is absolutely horrible, very monotone, spoke to fast, absolutely can not do female voices well. I literally laughed out loud when I heard the female voices they were that bad!

I won’t even continue this series (and it came highly recommended to me) because he narrates ALL 3 books. At this point I wish I could get a refund.

Not Maya Banks at her best

I generally enjoy Maya Banks' work, but this one left me a little cold. I didn't like Gabe very much as a character and, while I thought I'd grow to appreciate him more as the story progressed, I didn't. I didn't mind Adam Paul's narration - he does speak rapidly but to be honest, that was a plus in a book I just wanted to get out of the way.

Can you say "control Freak!"

I read book 3 before I read this book(book 1). If I had read this book first, I would not have read any of the rest of this trilogy. In this story, the male love interest, Gabe, does everything we are warned about watching out for in someone we, or our friends, daughters, or any women are warned to watch out for. I had a really icky feeling in my stomach thru most of this book. I don't care how much a woman thinks she loves a man. No one should ever think its ok for a man to treat her like Gabe treated Mia thru 80 % of this book. I would personally, never have been able to look at myself in the mirror if I had allowed someone to treat me this way. And what is it with rectal sex? Would a straight man think it arousing to have to walk around with a plug stuck up their butt while they were at work? I just don't get it! All I can think about during those segments of the story is how un-hygienic this is and all the medical issues that can happen. Most of the treatment of Mia by Gabe would make alarm bells go off in the minds of most women. I found it unbelievable that any woman would sign a contract such as the one that Gabe supposedly insisted all his women sign! Maya Banks books usually portray strong women but boy this one really missed the mark.