When Day Breaks

A KGI Novel, Book 9

By: Maya Banks

Narrated by: Adam Paul

Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins

Publisher's summary

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

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

Not her best, but good none the less

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. If you are familiar with the series, you want to know what happens with Swanny

Which character – as performed by Adam Paul – was your favorite?

That's a tough question to answer. I did love Eden and Swanny, but Hancock just does it for me

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

not really, although this was a very tender story.

Any additional comments?

Of all the KGI books, this is probably the weakest written. The story was a great one, but there was too much repetition of thoughts, explanations and conversation. However, I'm glad I have it in the collection of this series.

Liked the story and the performance.

Please keep writing Mays. Your stories always let us know how some of our friends are doing. Thanks!

When Day Breaks

This is Swanny's story. Ever since his time in captivity with Nathan he has kept himself in the shadows. The scars he carries are fierce and very frightening. When his team was called up to protect a woman he steps up. Eden is a world famous fashion model and someone is stalking her. Her father has called in KGI to do round the clock protection on her. She saw Swanny and even though his scars were many she never saw those. She saw him. Beauty and the Beast is the best way to describe this new couple. He will do anything to protect her. She will do anything to bring him to her side. Love is what makes this beast into a handsome man. But will the evil out there win? Will he be able to protect her from the darkness that is following her? I loved listening to this story and will continue the series. Yes there are parts that seemed repetitive in the story line but my interest was kept till the end.