Dominated Author: Maya Banks Reviewer: VampBard Rating: B- What I’m Talking About: I’m not sure what it is, but Dominated felt really slow to me until about the 70% mark. I was a bit meh about the characters, and annoyed by the characterization. I think I’m going to chalk it up, however, to the fact […]
Mastered Author: Maya Banks Reviewer: VampBard Rating: DNF What I’m Talking About: It’s always interesting to pick up a new book, new series by an author I’ve read and love. Much like my #dayjob, it’s a new adventure every day. I never know what I’m going to get, and while I’ve adored stuff I’ve read […]
About the Book: The enigmatic Hancock has been both opponent and ally to the KGI teams for as long as they’ve known him. Always working a deep game, Hancock’s true allegiance has never been apparent, but one thing is for certain—he never lets anything get in the way of duty. But now, his absolute belief […]
Safe at Last Author: Maya Banks Reviewer: VampBard Rating: B- What I’m Talking About: Maya Banks’ Slow Burn series has been a wild rollercoaster of a ride. I had high hopes for Safe at Last, but I ended up being pretty meh about it. First, I read an ARC. I edit books, I know things […]
In His Keeping Author: Maya Banks Reviewer: VampBard Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: I ate up this book. Literally. I would have read it in one sitting, if I’d had the time. That’s usually the case with Maya Banks’s titles, though. Especially the Slow Burn series. In His Keeping was no exception. Take a […]
Keep Me Safe Author: Maya Banks Reviewer: VampBard Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Once again, Maya Banks brings it! The Slow Burn series is off to a fabulous start with Keep Me Safe. This page-turner is full of everything I love in romantic suspense. A fabulous alpha male, a secretly super strong female lead, […]
Today I’m excited to have romance author Maya Banks here at That’s What I’m Talking About. Our own Vampbard had the chance to ask Ms. Banks a few questions. Plus, stick around after the interview, for your chance to win a copy of Ms. Banks’ latest title, Taking It All. Welcome to the blog! Your new release, Taking […]
Taking it All Author: Maya Banks Reviewer: VampBard Rating: A+ What I’m Talking About: What can be more beautiful than a man willing to fight for a love that is as important to him as life itself? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Maya Banks has written a spectacular conclusion to the Surrender Trilogy. It’s been a long […]
Thanks so much to Gena, Maya, and their respective publishers for the great giveaways this past week. The winners are: For Gena’s book a Rafflecopter giveaway And for Maya’s book a Rafflecopter giveaway Thank you to all who participated.
Giving In Author: Maya Banks Reviewer: VampBard Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Maya Banks is always an author I enjoy reading. I look forward to her titles, and she’s pretty much an auto-read for me. What I like the most about what she’s putting out lately is that I get a whole trilogy within […]
Letting Go Author: Maya Banks Reviewer: VampBard Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: I was very excited to be offered the opportunity to read the first book in Maya Banks’ Surrender Trilogy. I was introduced to Ms. Banks’ contemporary writing in her Breathless Trilogy last year, and thoroughly enjoyed every title. Letting Go was a […]
Burn Author: Maya Banks Reviewer: VampBard Rating: A, 4.5 Stars What I’m Talking About: I’m sad to see the Breathless trilogy end. I’ve loved every moment spent with Gabe, Jace and Ash. I’ve loved getting to know the objects of their desire. I’ve loved reading about the way they won over their women. Maya Banks […]
Today we have a special treat for you here at That’s What I’m Talking About… Star-struck VampBard was given the opportunity to spend five minutes interviewing New York Times bestselling author, Maya Banks. I’m turning things over to Vampbard to share more… I did my best, people. Really, I did. I honestly think these things […]
Fever Author: Maya Banks Release Date: April 2, 2013 Publisher: Berkley Trade Breathless Trilogy #2 ISBN: 978-0425267066 Genre: Contemporary Erotic Romance Format(s): paperback (416 pages), e-book Book Source: Publisher / NetGalley About the book: Jace, Ash, and Gabe: three of the wealthiest, most powerful men in the country. They’re accustomed to getting anything […]
Highlander Most Wanted Author: Maya Banks Release Date: March 19, 2013 Publisher: Ballantine Montgomerys and Armstrongs #2 ISBN: 978-0345533241 Genre: Historical Romance Format(s): paperback (352 pages), e-book Book Source: NetGalley About the book: In Highlander Most Wanted, a reclusive woman content to live in the shadows shows a Highland warrior the true meaning of love. […]