Hidden Away

Hidden Away is the third installment in Maya Banks' KGI romantic suspense series. The story centers on Garrett Kelly, a former Marine and member of Kelly Group International (KGI), who takes on an assignment to protect Sarah Daniels, a woman in hiding. Sarah has fled from her powerful, dangerous ex-husband and attempts to maintain a low profile in a remote cabin. Garrett tracks her location under the guise of keeping her under surveillance, but his mission becomes more complex as he develops feelings for his target. The narrative moves between scenes of romantic tension and high-stakes action as threats from Sarah's past begin to surface. KGI operatives work to uncover a web of corruption while Garrett must balance his duty with his growing personal investment in Sarah's safety. This installment continues the series' examination of loyalty, trust, and the intersection of professional obligations with matters of the heart. The story highlights how trauma and fear can shape relationships, while exploring the healing power of connection.

Readers describe this as a steamy romantic suspense novel that delivers action and emotional intensity. The book maintains a 4.2/5 rating on Goodreads from over 13,000 ratings. Readers highlighted: - Fast-paced plot that balances romance and danger - Chemistry between lead characters - Development of the supporting KGI team members - Integration with the series' ongoing storylines Common criticisms: - Plot relies on coincidences - Some found the romance developed too quickly - Several reviewers felt the ending was rushed - A few noted the dialogue could be repetitive Review stats: Goodreads: 4.2/5 (13,200+ ratings) Amazon: 4.4/5 (350+ reviews) Sample review: "The action scenes kept me on the edge while the romantic moments melted my heart. Sarah's trauma felt real and Marcus's protectiveness made sense within the story." - Goodreads reviewer Multiple readers noted this book works as a standalone despite being part of a series.

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🔸 Maya Banks wrote Hidden Away as part of her KGI (Kelly Group International) series, which follows an elite private security organization run by the Kelly brothers. 🔸 The book explores themes of witness protection and international crime, drawing from Banks' research into private security firms and witness protection programs. 🔸 Hidden Away was published in 2011 during a prolific period when Banks was releasing up to six books per year across multiple genres. 🔸 The novel's protagonist, Marcus Lattimer, appears as a mysterious antagonist in earlier KGI books before getting his own redemption story in Hidden Away. 🔸 The book hit both the USA Today and New York Times bestseller lists, helping establish Maya Banks as a leading voice in romantic suspense fiction.