Keep Me Safe (Slow Burn #1) by Maya Banks
Publication Date: October 7th 2014 by William Morrow Paperbacks
About the book:
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 risk everything to protect her—including his heart.
My Thoughts:
Ramie St. Clair has a special psychic gift or curse as Ramie sees it, to locate people. Unfortunately, when she uses her gift it costs her emotionally and physically because Ramie feels everything the victim does, as though it happened to her.
Caleb Devereaux is a desperate man. His sister, Tori has been abducted by a
madman and Ramie is his only hope of finding her in time. When he finally locates Ramie, he forces his
sister’s pain on her not knowing what her ability costs her, and he’s horrified
by the realization. He can’t honestly say he’d do anything differently because
it is his sister’s life on the line, but Caleb vows to help Ramie heal, make
her whole again. The trouble is she disappears immediately after Caleb leaves
to tend to his sister, and Ramie stays of the radar.
Caleb is determined to find Ramie, and has researched her
fully since she took off. He feels a connection to her even just meeting her
that one time. Caleb is torn to bits
over what he put her through. So when
Ramie finally materializes asking for his help and protection from a crazed serial
killer, Caleb jumps at the chance to make things right and keep her safe.
I gravitate towards stories with an element of mystery and danger. Keep Me Safe was a combination of all
of that with a steamy romance included! The story held an air suspense
throughout and I was on the edge of my seat wondering what danger would come
next. Poor Ramie, she’d gone through
countless horrifying situations after helping the police locate numerous
victims. This is why she went off the grid before Caleb found her and then
again after helping to locate his sister.
However, it seems her stalker has no problem finding her even with all
the precautions she takes, and she just narrowly escapes him when she finally
calls Caleb for help.
Caleb and Ramie’s romance was fast and intense, kind of
insta-love/lust, but it didn’t bother me so much. Caleb felt like he already knew Ramie
somewhat because he researched into her life to the point of obsession, so he
felt like he knew her even with only meeting once. They have almost an uncanny connection when
they’re reunited, and Caleb provides a warmth and protection that makes Ramie
feel completely safe for once. I was
happy she got some normalcy and love after all she’d been through.
There was a lot of action and danger in Keep Me Safe that had me anxiously biting my nails it some parts! Caleb and Ramie are put through the ringer in
this intense conclusion. No worries,
though, the story wraps Caleb and Ramie’s romance up nicely. The
next story focuses on Beau, Caleb’s brother, next: In His
Keeping. Can’t wait!
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It would be hard to have that gift but if you could save others and not die in the process it would be worth it. :)
ReplyDeletea bit of both. Depends on where she is and who she's around. this sounds fantastic! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteProbably somewhere in the middle but more a gift! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI think it's probably both a gift and a curse.
ReplyDeleteThe premise reminds me a bit of Charlaine Harris's Harper Connelly series, which I loved. I'm glad you enjoyed this one, Rachel. Lovely review!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that the whole insta-love/lust thing didn't bother you. I have a copy of this book. When I"m in the mood for a suspenseful steamy romance, I'll pick it up because you liked it. :) Great review, Rachel!
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