When Day Breaks

A KGI Novel, Book 9

De: Maya Banks

Narrado por: Adam Paul

The all-new KGI novel by New York Times best-selling 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.

©2014 Maya Banks (P)2014 Penguin Audio

Disappointment

When I first started this series I was captivated by the characters, plot, action and narration. The last 3 books have steadily gone downhill in all aspects. The characters have become so boring with waaaaay too much inner dialog and self reflection. It's as if the writer is just trying to fill time. The story line is plainly repetitive with no individuality. Just a repeat of the previous books with different names. I really miss all the action and drama this series started out with. Lastly, the narrator has absolutely no personality and gives none to his characters. All voices are monotone and sound the same. I KNOW there are better narrators out there so am confused as to how the author doesn't hear it. And what is with that crappy music overlay? It is so unnecessary. If this is how the next books are going to be then I am done with this author.

Not her best. Swanny was gipped.

Maya what's going on??? First I will say the cover is horrible. All the other KGI covers have what I can attribute to the KGI men this made Swanny look like a stalker. Ok so don't judge a book by its cover and all that. Well the story is sooo boring I had to keep checking to make sure I had ordered a KGI book. I wanted better for Swannys story he deserved a more in depth story after all he went through with Nathan. Instead we get the first chapters of people we don't know and the last of Swanny worrying about his scar and ind saying he's not good enough. I was even wondering if Eden was playing him. The story had no real substance. I love Maya's books but you lost me a little on this one. Bring back the true KGI stories and please don't let Joes story ramble on and on about people we don't know. Ok so I will say that I'm glad Swanny has Eden and the ending was good except I've never had to wait for the ending for it to be good before. If you're like me and you don't give up on your author you will find something good somewhere in this book. I'm sorry KGI lovers but it was ok... Oh and let's talk about the narrator. HE IS HORRIBLE. Please bring back the Harry Berkly or find a man with a stronger voice, this Adam Paul is killing the stories and you don't need anymore help with this book. I'm not giving up on Maya's KGI series but please don't let me down again. Happy reading.

Sad the series is over

Sorry the series has ended. I enjoyed every book .
Never read anything like KGI series before this. Enjoy audible books.

MAYA...YOU GOT A LITTLE LAZY ON THIS ONE

Don't get me wrong...I enjoyed it as I enjoy all your books...however, there was a lot of repetition that was just not necessary. Too much praise of each other between the H/H over and over and over. Adam Paul as narrator was perfect as usual. Worth the read? Absolutely...could it be better....absolutely!!!

Enjoyable

What did you like best about When Day Breaks? What did you like least?

I waited for months to read Swanny's story..I loved how open and honest Eden was about her attraction to Swanny. It seemed genuine and I was invested in them really exploring this attraction. Unfortunately, while I felt he attraction between the two (2) characters, I felt that the story moved too fast and didn't establish a true "I love you, happily ever after feel" that we got in the other Kelly books.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The story started off with a potential mystery that we could follow..finding out the threat to Eden. Unfortunately, this was not the basis if the book, so this "action" was solved relatively quickly which was a little disappointing.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

I enjoyed the narrator and have gotten used to his voice and mannerisms.

Did When Day Breaks inspire you to do anything?

Unfortunately, no.

Any additional comments?

I will always be a Maya Banks/ KGI fan, but I was not that thrilled with this particular story. I would have loved to have more "conflict or action" that would bring the characters together and allow their relationship to grow. While we know that Swanny is an "adoptee" of the Kelly family, it would have been nice to know more about Swanny's background, introducing Eden to the Kelly clan, especially Mrs. Kelly, the recovery of Eden after the sttack. It would have been nice to spend a little more time developing their relationship, revealing the villain, and watching it all come together.

The weakest link

What did you like best about When Day Breaks? What did you like least?

Though I love the KGI series, this was my least favorite. Maya put far too much mutual admiration for more than half the book. After reading it for the second time, I found myself asking her to "come on! Enough is enough already!" After that though it picks up.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

I was happy that it all works well for the hero.

What about Adam Paul’s performance did you like?

Sometimes it felt like he was trying to speed read past the mushy stuff but then who could blame him. This book had too much.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

No

Any additional comments?

Don't get me wrong it's still a good book but not as much action packed as the others.

A little disappointed.

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

Adam Paul has been a great narrator for this series and was good with this book. Maya Banks is also very good with romantic suspense.

Would you recommend When Day Breaks to your friends? Why or why not?

This book was a little slow for me compared to the others in this series. I liked the characters, but it seemed to keep repeating itself.

Any additional comments?

I am still a fan of Maya Banks, Adam Paul and this series and will try the next one out.

very good

Loved it !! this story. the narrator is so fantastic it's like your really there!! good overall

Maya Banks does it again!

I have been looking forward to Swanny's book for a while and this book didn't disappoint. I hate to be cheesy, but I liked the underlying Beauty and the Beast story line.

As always, Adam Paul's narration brings the characters of this series to life.

When Day Breaks is action packed right off the bat, just the way I love it! This series of books has never failed to keep my attention from the start. I'm invested in the characters and excited to visit them. I look forward to more!

The story has laughs, abuse, kidnapping, betrayal,

5 star

The story has laughs, abuse, kidnapping, betrayal, suspense, and heartbreak.

If you have not read the below I would recommend reading those books(s) first
The Darkest Hour (KGI, #1)
No Place to Run (KGI #2)
Hidden Away (KGI #3)
Whispers in the Dark (KGI #4)
Echoes at Dawn (KGI #5)
Softly at Sunrise (KGI #5.5)
Shades of Gray (KGI #6)
Forged in Steele (KGI #7)
After the Storm (KGI #8)

This is Eden and Swanson’s story. Swanson is scarred and thinks he will be alone forever. Eden is a model and his next mission. Someone is after Eden but KGI is taking the case. Eden does not know how big the threat is as her family is trying to protect her. When she is send off on a photo shoot she goes with the KGI team. Swanson is in charge of her safety. Eden is attracted to Swanson but he does not believe if. Once he gets over the shock they spend all the free time together. Swanson will do anything to protect Eden. When the threat is thought to be taken out and they relax the security Eden is taken. Cn they figure out the person that has her and get her back before it’s too late? Who has her? Will she ever recover from the trauma of being taken? Can Swanson ever forgive himself for allowing her to be taken?

I loved these characters and also the side characters. I felt I was able to connect with the characters and the story was a great read.

I highly recommend this book and can’t wait for the next story in this series.