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Book 1 of 3 in The Breathless Trilogy (3 Book Series)

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In the first novel in the Breathless trilogy, a man is about to have his fantasies come true with a woman who was once forbidden fruit, and is now ripe for the picking...

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. So what if he’s fourteen 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 vulnerable to a betrayal far more intimate than either expected.

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“If you haven’t read this series yet, you totally should...Incredibly awesome...I love Maya Banks and I love her books.”—Jaci Burton, New York Times bestselling author

“A must-read for...Christine Feehan and Lora Leigh fans.”—Fresh Fiction

“Everything I love in a good book—suspense, romance, a twist, hot sex. Bring on the next one!”—Red Hot Books

“Maya Banks...really dragged me through the gamut of emotions. From...‘Is it hot in here?’ to ‘Oh my GOD’...I'm ready for the next ride now!”—USA Today

“[A] one-two punch of entertainment that will leave readers eager for the next book.”—Publishers Weekly

“For those who like it naughty, dirty, and do-me-on-the-desk HAWT!”—Examiner.com

About the Author

Maya Banks is a USA Today and New York Times bestselling author whose chart toppers have included erotic romance, romantic suspense, contemporary romance, and Scottish historical romance.

She lives in the South with her husband and three children and other assorted babies, such as her two Bengal kitties and a calico who’s been with her as long as her youngest child. She’s an avid reader of romance and loves to dish books with her fans and anyone else who’ll listen! She very much enjoys interacting with her readers on Facebook and Twitter as well as in her Yahoo! Group.

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Publisher: Berkley; 1 edition (February 5, 2013)
Publication Date: February 5, 2013
Sold by: Penguin Group (USA) LLC
Language: English
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slightly disturbed...

February 11, 2014

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Ok... This review may have a few spoilers, so stop reading if you don't want to know.

This book started out too similar to Fifty Shades for me, the contract, the whole "I own you" and the bondage sex... And then it went way too far it some places for my taste.
He lets other guys touch her and basically assault her while she's tied up in a hotel room in Paris (because he tied her up and made her give him a blow job in front of others without warning her first!) and even though she hated it she doesn't blame him at all? Really?!
Not too mention the amount of things he does to her with no warning throughout the rest of the book - insert anal plug here - and she just goes along with it... But supposedly she is "different" to all the others.
I just found some parts far too disturbing for my particular tastes, some of the sex scenes are hot but others were just too much pain and forcefulness for me.

I gave three stars because I liked some of the other characters and I want to read their books (hopefully they aren't as disturbing as the first)... But honestly? Gabe is no where near what I believe a main male character should be and behave like - even if he is into kinky sex - and it really brought the book down for me that I didn't like him.

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mia

I enjoy erotica. I even enjoyed 50 Shades of Gray ...

July 6, 2015

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Maya Banks will not be digging into my pocket to buy her junk. This book was rediculous and offensive. I really wished I hadNOT ordered this trilogy at once but rather had sampled the first book and then decided to purchase or NOT the rest. I enjoy erotica. I even enjoyed 50 Shades of Gray despite the 6th grade writting skills. But this book was a canvas of degradation of women. His kink is mixed with anger and punishment as well as humiliation exposing Mia to getting used and raped by the other men.I was insulted bordering on traumatized. That my friends is NO turn on and for those of you who were I sugest you examine the sadistic-masochistic thread that runs deep within you.

As if that were not enough, Mia still pines for and accepts this piece of crap nto her life. I truly doubt any man like that could commit to women as he views them like a piece of meat let alone he is portrayed as a future potential husband and father. PRETTY ASCARY!!!. Repulsive storyline. I don't know what the deal is with Maya Banks but she does a diservice to women everywhere portraying them as door mats and confusing abuse with romance. What a sell out. I am embarrased I bought this junk trilogy. Too bad I could not give it NO STARS. I want the time I spent readig this trash back.

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Lorenz

Terrible, horrific, do not read.

February 20, 2015

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This book was terrible, I mean I gave it one star just because I don't know how to give it zero stars. The plot is incredibly stupid and I actually hated the characters. I felt kind of offended with Mia's character, for I would like to believe that no woman, no matter how "in love" she thinks she is would agree to be treated like this, unless she was crazy or just stupid. Most of the interaction between the characters borders on rape or even abuse. I'm sorry to say I actually finished the book, but it was outs of mere morbid curiosity. Totally unreal. DO NOT READ THIS BOOK.

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February 11, 2014

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Starts off very 50 Shades - which was not really necessary given the circumstances. We have Gabe Hamilton, 38 and Mia Crestwell, 24 who have known one another for years. Gabe is partnered with Mia's brother in business and a long standing friendship. Gabe has long felt something more than "brotherly love" for Mia, but has not acted on it for a host of reasons. Mia also felt an attraction to Gabe since her teens. Given the background, was the whole "contract" really necessary? Gabe could have/should have handled it differently. Ok, maybe it would have made for a boring story, but there could have been other ways Mia and Gabe become involved...

As the story goes on, I couldn't understand how Mia could so easily accept some of the things Gabe did to her. The incident in Paris, for example. I mean WTF, how could she forgive him for that.

I forged on because I liked the other characters. Specifically Ash and Jace. I want to see where the story goes from here. Not the best romance series out there, but it's up to you.

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I told you so

Characters are ridiculous, plot is weak.

September 19, 2013

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I wanted this to be the better written 50 shades; unfortunately it was disappointing all the way around. Let's start with the hero, Gabe. He is just some Dom wanna be who is ultimately too weak to protect his woman. He lets her down time and time again to the point where another man physically abuses her. Why she forgives and runs back to him is a mystery. Heroine was such a twit I can't even remember her name and I just finished the book. College grad (never says what her major is) works part-time in bakery and basically mooches off her older, richer brother while secretly lusting after his best friend and business partner. That's it, that's her whole life. Nitwit Gabe presents her with bondage contract (that everyone knows isn't legally binding because, duh, slavery was abolished a long damn time ago) this makes me seriously doubt his business acumen. What he should have had her sign was a non-disclosure agreement, which he never does. Like all Dom wanna be's Gabe is obsessed with anal play (yawn) and makes the forgettable heroine wear butt plugs all day as punishment. She is not allowed to remove them and not allowed to wear panties. Seriously, does this woman never need to have bowel movements? Lubricant gets warm and runny people - I'd hate to see the chairs she was sitting in at work and God forbid she ever farted or sneezed and sent the damn thing shooting across the room. Stupid, stupid, stupid.

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Five Stars

Good book the alpha male was hot

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Wendy Lowe

Good read

Kept the reader guessing with some unexpected twists and turns. Looking forward to the next in the series. Should be enjoyable if this book is anything to go by.

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Very good reading, i recommend this book to readers.

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Great book

I can’t wait for the next one I couldn’t put the book down. 😊 love stories are the best to read

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