Keep Me Safe (Slow Burn, #1)

by Maya Banks

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...

• ISBN10: 0606365184
• ISBN13: 9780606365185
• Publish Date: 7 October 2014
• Publish Status: Out of Print
• Out of Print: 6 April 2021
• Imprint: Turtleback Books
• Edition: Bound for Schools & Libraries ed.
• Format: Hardcover (Library Binding)
• Pages: 304
• Language: English

Reviews

[Amanda]

There's something highly addictive about Maya Banks's writing, which compels me to read (or in this case listen) on, in spite of various issues. The romance seemed to happen fast, as did the "I love you"s, but the whole psychic thread was rather fascinating for what we saw of it. The ending left a lot unresolved (although we did get our HEA), buuuut still a pretty good (and fast) read/listen.

[Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading]

I am familiar with Maya Bank’s work, as such I was excited to receive a copy of Keep Me Safe in exchange for an honest review.
Keep Me Safe is a fast paced read that will keep you on the edge of your seat as you nervously turn the pages. This is a story that, will have you guessing as to what is lurking between the pages.
Character Development in relation to the main characters, Caleb Devereaux and Ramie St. Clair was ok, but that in respect of the villain was non-existent. There was no background information and I did not have a clue as to who he was until the story ended. I had no idea what makes him tick and why he had become such a vicious killer. No clues were provided as to his reason for targeting his victims. The one thing that is obvious is that he is smart his attacks are well thought out. He is always one step ahead of law enforcement officers.
My first impression of Caleb was unflattering. I found him to be selfish and callous in his treatment of Ramie. He is so focused on finding his sister that he is willing to do so at any cost, even if it meant hurting an innocent person. He, however, managed to redeem himself when he made every attempt to protect Ramie from the clutches a maniacal killer.
Ramie lived a life that is constantly filled with images of violence as a result of her psychic abilities. She never experienced any normalcy in her life due to her abilities. She was abandoned as a child and grew up in the foster system where she was ill-treated. She was of the belief that she could never have a long lasting relationship as her abilities would get in the way. I was not too impressed with her constant diatribe of how she was not brave. It made her appear weak and pathetic.
The romance between the main characters is lacking, which is typical of the romantic suspense genre.

Keep Me Safe is a fairly good start to the Burn Me series. Although it was not what I expected due to its lacking the important elements that would make it an excellent read, I am looking forward to the next book in the series. Overall, this was an ok read. If you love stories that keep you on the edge of your seat then you will like Keep Me Safe.