After the Storm

By: Maya Banks

Narrated by: Adam Paul

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.

Critic reviews

Praise for Maya Banks and for the KGI novels:

“If you haven’t read this series yet, you totally should.” —Jaci Burton, New York Times bestselling author

“Quick-paced, high-stakes action and plenty of smoldering explicit sex deliver a satisfying one-two punch of entertainment that will leave readers eager for the next book.”—Publishers Weekly

“Incredible. Just beyond incredible and amazing. That’s how I feel about Echoes at Dawn.”—Romance Books Forum

“I loved Echoes at Dawn, and yes it is now my new favorite…a must- read for romantic suspense fans.”—Sizzling Hot Books

“A must-read for…Christine Feehan and Lora Leigh fans. The nonstop action and sensuality is a treat not to be missed. I can’t wait for the next installment of the KGI series.”—Fresh Fiction

“A deeply emotional, highly satisfying, edge-of-your-seat read…Compelling and cutting-edge romance.”—Joyfully Reviewed

What a HUGE disapointment!!

I've been in love with this series since the beginning; listening to some of the books twice!! However, this one is not even close to par with the others; if it hadn't been for the familar character names.

The repetitive internal dialog of the main characters was painful!!! I certainly hope the Maya has it together for the next book in the series..........

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)

This is Eve and Donovan’s story. When Rusty hired a kid at the hardware store Donovan checked out the boy and family. He is attracted to Eve from the start. He offers help but Eve is scared and decides to run. Caught in a freak storm her and her bother are injured. Donovan moves them into his house and takes care of them. They spend time together and Eve tells Donovan all her secrets. Donovan falls for Eve and her family. He knows he will protect them at all costs. When he comes up with a plan he gets his brothers involved. They are dealing with a monster. Eve overhears a conversation and thinks the worst of Donovan she decides that he wants her family but not her so she leaves to protect them. She ends up running into the heads of a monster. Eve’s bother runs after her. Can Donovan track down Eve and her brother and save them or are they both too far gone to save? Will he get his family he always wanted or will he lose them both?

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.

Donovan Get's His Girl

I love this series, and I'd loved to have been able to give this book 5 stars, but it didn't quite hit that mark for me. KGI is a private para military company, founded by ex-military tough as nails brothers who like to go in and save those in distress. This series, thus far, have been about how each brother or team member finds their love. Donovan, one of the Kelly Brothers, is the hero in this book.

Eve is on the run with her two half siblings from an abusive step father, and she winds up in Dover, Tennessee, near the Kelly compound. They are out of money and running out of luck when they meet up with Donovan and his adopted sister Rusty, who decide to give them a hand up and protection.

While I did enjoy the story, I felt like Van and Eve's relationship all happened a bit too quickly. Van came on pretty strong, with his "instant family" thing. This one didn't seem to have as much action as the others in the series did either. Other than that, it was a great read, and necessary for those following the series.

I thought Adam Paul did a great job with the narration, bringing life to the story and managing the voices competently. Being from the area where the Kelly boys live, it's no small praise when I say he nailed the accents. Well done!

From One Control Freak to Another

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Yes, the unrealistic reaction of Eve to Donovan's actions. By this I mean, considering her reaction to Walt, how okay she is to this guy, whom she's only known for a few DAYS, saying he wants forever with her and taking it up with her siblings, which was extremely underhanded, and not well explained by Van's desire to make his wishes seem serious to Eve. Had I been Eve, I would have been having serious alarm bells going off. I really didn't think that was realistic at all.

Would you ever listen to anything by Maya Banks again?

Yes, I like her other books, its just the glaring problem with Eve being okay with Van's actions was extremely jarring for me.

Did Adam Paul do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

Eh.... I still much prefer the original narrator, I think Mr. Paul lays on the southern accent waay too strongly.

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

No, though I wouldn't be surprised if it wound up on Lifetime.

Any additional comments?

Another thing that bothered me was the superficial resemblance of this Eve to a much stronger character in another series. I'm a huge fan of both the KGI and the other series and the similarities bugged me.

Not the best

Felt like a deadline book that needed to get done. Lots of filler and repetition of words. Just over and over again. I lions this author and happy to have gotten it because it’s a KGI bother. Be prepared to be board but I still like Donavan and the Kelly family.