The Bane Affair

Alison Kent has always penned a good story. She has a gift for deep characters who feel "real," and who speak like men and women should. But with her new series from Kensington Brava, Ms. Kent has outdone herself. As usual, the characters are wonderful, but now she's added gritty action and suspense to the mix, creating an explosive combination that's hard to find in the romance genre, where often an action and suspense plot comes at the cost of shallow characters. Or worse, an action/suspense plot is "sanitized." Not so here. The plot, which has been described as "Mission Impossible," or "Alias," in tone, pulls no punches. It's gritty spy stuff at its best. Expect engaging writing, lots of steamy sex, interesting characters, and adrenaline-pumping action. If you like Alison Kent's Blazes, you love her Bravas. And if you've never read Alison Kent, start now, with what many consider to be her best book yet!

So seldom do I start a series from the very fist story so when I found out Ms. Kent had a new book out, and it was the first of several stories to come, needless to say I raced out and ordered it. You can always be guaranteed a good read when you pick up Ms. Kent and this story was no exception. Without going into a long drawn out synopsis (this could give some things away the reader would probably rather I didn't) suffice to say that this is a very fast-paced, emotional read that will have you glued to the pages until the final chapter. Well, what's so great you ask? This book offers it all, a great storyline, a hero that is not only damaged, but willing to have his heart healed by a truly remarkable heroine (in this case Natasha) and it offers enough teasers of upcoming characters that you will be hooked and out pre-ordering the rest in the series. Chemistry between Christian and Natasha is great, and there is enough push and pull between the two to keep the reader satisfied that yes, they will get their happy ending, but it won't come easy. I greatly look forward to the next in the series which will be "The Shaughnessey Accord" and hope that Christian and Natasha will be around for that one. It was hard to see this story come to an end, and I plan on finding room on my keeper shelf. Official Reviewer for www.romancedesigns.com

Christian Bane, top agent for SG-5 is pretending to be Peter Deacon a member of Spectra IT, a dangerous crime syndicate. At the home of Dr. Wickham Bow Natasha Gauder, Bow's assistant and goddaughter, intrigues him. Christian needs to keep his wits about him but Natasha is finding ways to get under his skin and under his covers. Natasha has enjoyed her work with her godfathers and outings with her friends in the city. This new visitor to the estate unsettles her. He makes her break all her steadfast rules and act on her desires. But when a friend makes Christian true identity, he is forced to tell Natasha all. Now they both need to bring down the bad guys, but will this make or break their feelings for each other. The Bane Affair by Alison Kent is a thrill a minute book. The intrigue is outstanding and exciting. Christian and Natasha are hot, steamy and their story will touch you. I can't wait for the next mission in this series.

I am an avid reader, and love all of Alison Kent's books, and "The Bane Affair" did not disappoint. From the minute I picked the book up, I was drawn into Christian and Natasha's story. The action is non-stop, the sex is steamy, and the story line is well thought out and flows seamlessly. Posing as Peter Deacon, Christian is sent to get information on Spectra IT's newest illegal activity. It is here where he meets the unexpectedly beautiful and honest Natasha. From the moment these two meet, sparks fly off the page. This is one book that I highly recommend that you purchase and add to the keeper collection. Be sure to keep room for the rest of the guys from SG-5...You won't be disappointed!

Alison Kent has written The Bane Affair with a different style from her previous works; a style that results in an excellent book full of intrigue, techno savvy, suspense and her trademark intelligent, independent characters. Ms. Kent doesn't skimp on the steam, either. This is the first in a series of five books that will I feel will project Alison Kent several notches. Long-time fans won't be surprised, they have seen it coming. I give this book the highest of recommendations, 5 stars just doesn't do it justice.