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lisa_me's review against another edition
4.0
Nathan was held captive and tortured in Afghanistan. Shea, a telepath with unique abilities, was able to connect with him and take away some of his pain. Nathan wasn't sure if she was real or not, but she helped him escape. And then she disappeared from his mind.
After arriving home, Nathan vacillated between thinking he was crazy and believing Shea was real and needing her. When he discovers that she's real and in trouble, he doesn't hesitate to go to her. And he opens the door to a whole bunch of trouble for the Kelly family.
I really enjoyed Nathan's protective character. Definitely swoon-worthy.
Shea has a sister who is also in trouble. Her story is begun in this book when Rio goes looking for her.
After arriving home, Nathan vacillated between thinking he was crazy and believing Shea was real and needing her. When he discovers that she's real and in trouble, he doesn't hesitate to go to her. And he opens the door to a whole bunch of trouble for the Kelly family.
I really enjoyed Nathan's protective character. Definitely swoon-worthy.
Shea has a sister who is also in trouble. Her story is begun in this book when Rio goes looking for her.
sillylittlefishey's review against another edition
2.0
Nathan (one of the twins) and Shea
This book had good things (doing what the Kellys do best-Rescue!) and some not so good things.... the boring telepathy bit, and the search for Grace was pretty boring. I found Nathan a bit too demanding at times, especially considering he's barely more than a kid....
But I always love the interactions between the brothers in this series!
This book had good things (doing what the Kellys do best-Rescue!) and some not so good things.... the boring telepathy bit, and the search for Grace was pretty boring. I found Nathan a bit too demanding at times, especially considering he's barely more than a kid....
But I always love the interactions between the brothers in this series!
mvbookreviewer's review against another edition
4.0
The 4th book in the KGI series is a bit different from the previous 3 books in the fact that there is an element of paranormal added to the mix of suspense and romance that makes up the series. Whispers in the Dark tells the story of the youngest Kelly brother who happens to be Nathan Kelly, who gets captured during his last mission in Afghanistan and goes through hell at the hands of his captors.
Nathan’s savior comes in the form of Shea Peterson who reaches out to him in his darkest hours, when Nathan is ready to give up all hope that he would ever escape or be rescued from the nightmare that has become his life. Shea is a woman who has telepathic abilities that allows her to communicate with Nathan. The way their connection is forged during the toughest time in Nathan’s life makes the bond between them a powerful one. But once Shea knows that Nathan is going to be safe in his family’s hands, she disappears from his life, leaving a very much devastated Nathan behind who keeps questioning his very sanity, wondering whether the woman whom he cannot forget was a figment of his imagination that had been born out of his need to survive.
Six months later, Shea once again reaches out to Nathan, this time in her hour of need which of course Nathan responds to at a speed that baffles his family members who have been trying valiantly the past few months to bring the Nathan they remember back to life. From then on, it is the Kelly’s that band up together to protect the ones they consider their own, Shea being extra special because it had been her doing that had brought Nathan back safely from the throes of Hell.
Unlike some readers who were offended by the paranormal element that is part of this book, I enjoyed the difference that element brought to the story. For me, the connection between Nathan and Shea seemed to be that much stronger and more believable because they have been through so much together, being there for each other when they had both needed it the most.
Nathan Kelly is a typical Kelly hero. He is uber protective and when he forges that connection with Shea, there is no turning back for him, ever. Every Kelly hero is so endearing to most romance readers because they are alpha heroes who aren’t jerks, and they have protective instincts that just wraps up the heroine in this cocoon that seems to be a safe haven from the rest of the world. And as always, the best part about a KGI book is to experience the Kelly family as a whole, how they stand up for one another no questions asked and how they are there for one another unconditionally. The bits I loved the most were the banter between the brothers that brought a smile to my face every single time, even during those most tension wrought moments.
Shea is the type of heroine that Maya Banks creates so well. They are kind, generous and giving and have an inner strength that shines through from the very beginning and Shea is no exception to that rule. The fact that Shea is on the run for her life doesn’t stop her from helping Nathan out, even she doesn’t know him from Adam, and that is one reason why I loved her character from the beginning.
I loved the scenes of passion between Shea and Nathan which were brought to life marvelously by the author. The one thing that didn’t work for me was the bit of rehashing of the growing feelings between Nathan and Shea. For me, the connection that Maya forged between them was already real and deep enough and I would have loved the story more if more elements regarding Shea and what she was running from had been included so that the pace of the story would never falter. Nevertheless, I enjoyed Whispers in the Dark and consider this a great installment in the series of which I am looking forward to the rest of the books to be published later this year and early next year.
Recommended for fans of the KGI series, fans of alpha heroes whose protective nature knows no bounds and those who are fans of Maya Banks.
Rating=4/5
Original review posted on MBR's Realm of Romance
Nathan’s savior comes in the form of Shea Peterson who reaches out to him in his darkest hours, when Nathan is ready to give up all hope that he would ever escape or be rescued from the nightmare that has become his life. Shea is a woman who has telepathic abilities that allows her to communicate with Nathan. The way their connection is forged during the toughest time in Nathan’s life makes the bond between them a powerful one. But once Shea knows that Nathan is going to be safe in his family’s hands, she disappears from his life, leaving a very much devastated Nathan behind who keeps questioning his very sanity, wondering whether the woman whom he cannot forget was a figment of his imagination that had been born out of his need to survive.
Six months later, Shea once again reaches out to Nathan, this time in her hour of need which of course Nathan responds to at a speed that baffles his family members who have been trying valiantly the past few months to bring the Nathan they remember back to life. From then on, it is the Kelly’s that band up together to protect the ones they consider their own, Shea being extra special because it had been her doing that had brought Nathan back safely from the throes of Hell.
Unlike some readers who were offended by the paranormal element that is part of this book, I enjoyed the difference that element brought to the story. For me, the connection between Nathan and Shea seemed to be that much stronger and more believable because they have been through so much together, being there for each other when they had both needed it the most.
Nathan Kelly is a typical Kelly hero. He is uber protective and when he forges that connection with Shea, there is no turning back for him, ever. Every Kelly hero is so endearing to most romance readers because they are alpha heroes who aren’t jerks, and they have protective instincts that just wraps up the heroine in this cocoon that seems to be a safe haven from the rest of the world. And as always, the best part about a KGI book is to experience the Kelly family as a whole, how they stand up for one another no questions asked and how they are there for one another unconditionally. The bits I loved the most were the banter between the brothers that brought a smile to my face every single time, even during those most tension wrought moments.
Shea is the type of heroine that Maya Banks creates so well. They are kind, generous and giving and have an inner strength that shines through from the very beginning and Shea is no exception to that rule. The fact that Shea is on the run for her life doesn’t stop her from helping Nathan out, even she doesn’t know him from Adam, and that is one reason why I loved her character from the beginning.
I loved the scenes of passion between Shea and Nathan which were brought to life marvelously by the author. The one thing that didn’t work for me was the bit of rehashing of the growing feelings between Nathan and Shea. For me, the connection that Maya forged between them was already real and deep enough and I would have loved the story more if more elements regarding Shea and what she was running from had been included so that the pace of the story would never falter. Nevertheless, I enjoyed Whispers in the Dark and consider this a great installment in the series of which I am looking forward to the rest of the books to be published later this year and early next year.
Recommended for fans of the KGI series, fans of alpha heroes whose protective nature knows no bounds and those who are fans of Maya Banks.
Rating=4/5
Original review posted on MBR's Realm of Romance
jenndunfee's review against another edition
2.0
I was not a particular fan of the introduction of paranormal to this series and for some reason the spice gave me the ick.
wellactjoally's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
Giant found family. POW. Mysterious abilities. Meant to be. Yearning.
Medical experiments. Kidnapping.
Medical experiments. Kidnapping.
kathydavie's review against another edition
4.0
Fourth in the KGI romantic suspense series revolving around the Kelly brothers and their private security operation. The couple focus is on Nathan Kelly and Shea Peterson.
My Take
If you like romantic suspense with lots of actions, you can't go wrong with this series. The Kellys are kick-ass and loyal. They'll support every member of the family whether they're bloodkin or adopted.
This particular story is twisty! With a strong dose of cruel. All of it offset by the love and welcome the Kellys give Shea when they finally find and rescue her. Well, one of the rescues…
Whispers in the Dark has more twists and turns. I sure can't believe Resnick! What an asshole! WTF was he thinking??? He claims to trust KGI…? He's known the boys for years…??? Heh-heh-heh, I love what the Kellys do to him.
I suspect the next installment will be Rio and Grace's romance. Banks drops just enough to tease us about Rio's background and his sudden need to be sent to find Grace. As though he has some idea of what she's undergoing.
Hmmm, PJ loves romances, huh? And Marlene has all the boys domesticated...hmmm, I can think of a few people I'd like to send over for instruction...
The Story
Nathan and Swanny are captured and tortured in Afghanistan. Luckily, Nathan's torment is heard psychically by Shea Peterson who has the ability to take his pain for him. When they manage to escape, Shea, with her sister Grace's help, manage to heal Swanny long enough for the Kellys to sweep in and rescue them.
That's only the start of the turn-and-turnabout of Nathan and Shea's terrifying adventures. Swanny has held his peace about what happened out there in the desert. He's too grateful to be alive. Nathan, too, is grateful, but terrified that he's going insane.
The Characters
Shea and Grace Peterson have been on the run for quite some time now. Separately. They don't dare allow the other to know anything about their current location for fear of having that information tortured out of them. For the sisters have some amazing gifts which some powerful people are very interested in exploiting.
Nathan, Joe's twin, and Swanson "Swanny", Nathan's friend, are both army and prisoners in Afghanistan.
Frank and Marlene Kelly have raised a family of six boys with respect and caring; each son has served in the military. Sam (army), Garrett (Marine), and Donovan "Van" (Marine) have formed Kelly Group International (KGI), a private special-ops group rescuing hostages, blowing shit up, rescuing people from impossible situations based near Kentucky Lake, Stewart County in Tennessee. Ethan, a former SEAL, has joined KGI and he and Rachel are working through her fears (Darkest Hour). Sam and Sophie are happily married (No Place to Run) and the parents of a beautiful baby girl Charlotte. Sarah and Garrett are planning their wedding even as they work through the trauma created by Sarah's rape (Hidden Away). Joe is out of the army and currently training to join the new KGI team. Rusty, the latest adoptee, is graduating high school!
There are two KGI teams: Rio leads Terrence (probably from the same black ops unit as Rio), Decker, Alton, and Browning while Steele leads P.J. Rutherford, a female sniper who used to be with SWAT; Coletraine, "Cole", a former SEAL; Dolphin; Renshaw; and, Baker. KGI is in the process of creating a third team with Joe and Nathan. Dr. Maren Scofield is a medical doctor KGI rescued in Africa. She's based in Costa Rica and the Kellys use her when they need a discrete doctor.
Adam Resnick is their CIA contact who has given them a number of jobs. He's trusted...wrongly, it seems. Kyle Phillips, a Marine, is leading the team.
The Cover
The cover finds Nathan in camo pants and a black military vest over his bare torso, a dogtag glinting in the light while he holds a gun in two hands, its barrel pointed to the sky. He's standing on the beach as waves crash ashore with a burgundy and black sky threatening behind him.
The title is too accurate as it's those Whispers in the Dark that save Nathan.
My Take
If you like romantic suspense with lots of actions, you can't go wrong with this series. The Kellys are kick-ass and loyal. They'll support every member of the family whether they're bloodkin or adopted.
This particular story is twisty! With a strong dose of cruel. All of it offset by the love and welcome the Kellys give Shea when they finally find and rescue her. Well, one of the rescues…
Whispers in the Dark has more twists and turns. I sure can't believe Resnick! What an asshole! WTF was he thinking??? He claims to trust KGI…? He's known the boys for years…??? Heh-heh-heh, I love what the Kellys do to him.
I suspect the next installment will be Rio and Grace's romance. Banks drops just enough to tease us about Rio's background and his sudden need to be sent to find Grace. As though he has some idea of what she's undergoing.
Hmmm, PJ loves romances, huh? And Marlene has all the boys domesticated...hmmm, I can think of a few people I'd like to send over for instruction...
The Story
Nathan and Swanny are captured and tortured in Afghanistan. Luckily, Nathan's torment is heard psychically by Shea Peterson who has the ability to take his pain for him. When they manage to escape, Shea, with her sister Grace's help, manage to heal Swanny long enough for the Kellys to sweep in and rescue them.
That's only the start of the turn-and-turnabout of Nathan and Shea's terrifying adventures. Swanny has held his peace about what happened out there in the desert. He's too grateful to be alive. Nathan, too, is grateful, but terrified that he's going insane.
The Characters
Shea and Grace Peterson have been on the run for quite some time now. Separately. They don't dare allow the other to know anything about their current location for fear of having that information tortured out of them. For the sisters have some amazing gifts which some powerful people are very interested in exploiting.
Nathan, Joe's twin, and Swanson "Swanny", Nathan's friend, are both army and prisoners in Afghanistan.
Frank and Marlene Kelly have raised a family of six boys with respect and caring; each son has served in the military. Sam (army), Garrett (Marine), and Donovan "Van" (Marine) have formed Kelly Group International (KGI), a private special-ops group rescuing hostages, blowing shit up, rescuing people from impossible situations based near Kentucky Lake, Stewart County in Tennessee. Ethan, a former SEAL, has joined KGI and he and Rachel are working through her fears (Darkest Hour). Sam and Sophie are happily married (No Place to Run) and the parents of a beautiful baby girl Charlotte. Sarah and Garrett are planning their wedding even as they work through the trauma created by Sarah's rape (Hidden Away). Joe is out of the army and currently training to join the new KGI team. Rusty, the latest adoptee, is graduating high school!
There are two KGI teams: Rio leads Terrence (probably from the same black ops unit as Rio), Decker, Alton, and Browning while Steele leads P.J. Rutherford, a female sniper who used to be with SWAT; Coletraine, "Cole", a former SEAL; Dolphin; Renshaw; and, Baker. KGI is in the process of creating a third team with Joe and Nathan. Dr. Maren Scofield is a medical doctor KGI rescued in Africa. She's based in Costa Rica and the Kellys use her when they need a discrete doctor.
Adam Resnick is their CIA contact who has given them a number of jobs. He's trusted...wrongly, it seems. Kyle Phillips, a Marine, is leading the team.
The Cover
The cover finds Nathan in camo pants and a black military vest over his bare torso, a dogtag glinting in the light while he holds a gun in two hands, its barrel pointed to the sky. He's standing on the beach as waves crash ashore with a burgundy and black sky threatening behind him.
The title is too accurate as it's those Whispers in the Dark that save Nathan.
lollscoloredglasses's review against another edition
5.0
So far this has been my favorite of the KGI series. I like them all but I absolutely LOVED this novel. I like that Maya added the supernatural gifts element. I couldn't put it down. On to number 5!
lovetwin1's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
rellimreads's review against another edition
3.0
I remember binging this series 5+ years ago and loving it at that time. Either my tastes have changed or maybe it’s that since I’ve now read most of the series - the PNR element isn’t as impressive.
As the fourth book, flipping to telepathy and supernatural healing seems kind of cool. But it continues to the future books and becomes an overused Deus ex machina for every hurdle KGI faces.
In this case - Nathan is a POW and Shay “finds” him telepathically. She keeps him company and ultimately directs his brothers to his location for rescue. Then Shay is captured, and escapes, captured, and escapes, captured and finally rescued.
One of the escapes - she and Nathan are on the run which is probably my fav part of the book. Both from a romantic suspense aspect as well as them having time to get to really know each other.
The biggest issue I have also continues throughout the series. Banks is so repetitive. Characters have the same conversations again and again. Plus, there’s a rehash events in their internal monologues. And there’s this thing where an MC kind of “checks out” and everyone sits around waiting for them to come around. (It happens with Nathan in the first half, Shay in the second, and again in Brighter Than the Sun). It feels like she was after a word count and it sacrifices the pacing. This book could have shaved 1-2 hours and still been just as good, if not better.
Narration:
Harry Berkeley is a good fit for the characters and Bank’s writing. I enjoy listening to him.
As the fourth book, flipping to telepathy and supernatural healing seems kind of cool. But it continues to the future books and becomes an overused Deus ex machina for every hurdle KGI faces.
In this case - Nathan is a POW and Shay “finds” him telepathically. She keeps him company and ultimately directs his brothers to his location for rescue. Then Shay is captured, and escapes, captured, and escapes, captured and finally rescued.
One of the escapes - she and Nathan are on the run which is probably my fav part of the book. Both from a romantic suspense aspect as well as them having time to get to really know each other.
The biggest issue I have also continues throughout the series. Banks is so repetitive. Characters have the same conversations again and again. Plus, there’s a rehash events in their internal monologues. And there’s this thing where an MC kind of “checks out” and everyone sits around waiting for them to come around. (It happens with Nathan in the first half, Shay in the second, and again in Brighter Than the Sun). It feels like she was after a word count and it sacrifices the pacing. This book could have shaved 1-2 hours and still been just as good, if not better.
Narration:
Harry Berkeley is a good fit for the characters and Bank’s writing. I enjoy listening to him.