Keep Me Safe (Slow Burn Series #1)

by Maya Banks

Overview

A sizzling story of a woman who risks her life and her heart to find a wealthy man’s missing sister—the first novel in a sexy new romantic suspense series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks

When Caleb Devereaux's younger sister is kidnapped, this scion of a powerful and wealthy family turns to an unlikely source for help: a beautiful and sensitive woman with a gift for finding answers others cannot.

While Ramie can connect to victims and locate them by feeling their pain, her ability comes with a price. Every time she uses it, it costs her a piece of herself. Helping the infuriatingly attractive and impatient Caleb successfully find his sister nearly destroys her. Even though his sexual intensity draws her like a magnet, she needs to get as far away from him as she can.

Deeply remorseful for the pain he’s caused, Caleb is determined to make things right. But just when he thinks Ramie's vanished forever, she reappears. She’s in trouble and she needs his help. Now, Caleb will do risk everything to protect her—including his heart. . . .

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062312464
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	10/07/2014
Series:	Slow Burn Series , #1
Pages:	304
Sales rank:	266,156
Product dimensions:	5.31(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.68(d)

About the Author

Maya Banks is a #1 USA Today and New York Times bestselling author whose chart toppers have included erotic romance, romantic suspense, contemporary romance, and Scottish historical romances. She is the author of the Breathless Trilogy, the KGI series, the Sweet series, and the Colters' Legacy novels.

Editorial Reviews

06/15/2015
Banks (Taking It All) launches the Slow Burn contemporary romantic suspense series with a bone-shivering, edge-of-your-seat jaunt through present-day Colorado, Oklahoma, and Texas. Caleb Devereaux's unlimited resources are useless in finding the vanished Ramie St. Claire until, a year after her disappearance, he receives her urgent appeal for help. Caleb is forever grateful that Ramie's psychic abilities saved his kidnapped sister, Tori; genuinely sorrowful after seeing Ramie, in a trance-like state, suffer the same perverse punishment that the kidnapper put Tori through; and seriously pissed that the perpetrator got away and continues to stalk Ramie. Caleb scoops Ramie up, brings her to his state-of-the-art security home, and vows to keep her safe. Her fragile beauty has touched Caleb's heart, adding another dimension to his protective mode. Ramie's past makes it hard for her to trust, but she cannot deny her growing attraction to Caleb. Meanwhile, the stalker enjoys taunting, stumping, terrorizing and getting bolder with all who interfere with his obsession with Ramie. She and Caleb concoct a bold plan, but it gets sabotaged, placing the couple in their worst nightmare scenario. This dark, edgy tale will scare and titillate readers, though it may also leave them itching with curiosity about Ramie's mind-linking psychic abilities. (Oct.)

Publishers Weekly

Maya Bank’s KEEP ME SAFE takes readers into the black depths of anguish, face-to-face with evil. Her characters are a testament to the strength of the human spirit, and to the power love has to heal even the deepest wounds.” — New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Linda Howard

Praise for the novels of Maya Banks: “Incredibly awesome…I love Maya Banks and I love her books.” — Jaci Burton, New York Times bestselling author

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

“Hot enough to make even the coolest reader sweat!” — Fresh Fiction

“An excellent read that I simply did not put down…A fantastic adventure…Covers all the emotional range.” — Road to Romance

“A must-read author…her [stories] are always full of emotional situations, lovable characters, and kick-butt story lines.” — Romance Junkies

From the Publisher

Hot enough to make even the coolest reader sweat!

Fresh Fiction

Praise for the novels of Maya Banks: “Incredibly awesome…I love Maya Banks and I love her books.

Jaci Burton

Maya Bank’s KEEP ME SAFE takes readers into the black depths of anguish, face-to-face with evil. Her characters are a testament to the strength of the human spirit, and to the power love has to heal even the deepest wounds.

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Linda Howard

Caleb and Ramie’s intense connection and fiercely passionate romance will keep readers hooked along with suspense and intrigue. Banks’ first novel in her new Slow Burn series will leave readers wishing for the next one.

Romantic Times BOOKclub

Grabbed me from page one and refused to let go until I read the last word…When a book still affects me hours after reading it, I can’t help but Joyfully Recommend it!

Joyfully Reviewed

Definitely a recommended read…filled with friendship, passion, and, most of all, a love that grows beyond just being friends.

Fallen Angel Reviews

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

Move over Fifty Shades...Maya got a little somethin’ somethin’ for ya.

Examiner.com

A must-read author…her [stories] are always full of emotional situations, lovable characters, and kick-butt story lines.

Romance Junkies

An excellent read that I simply did not put down…A fantastic adventure…Covers all the emotional range.

Road to Romance