She was born into the life… violence. Then they killed her best friend. She never fit in with the Syndicate crowd, her compassion mixed with a knack for inappropriate snarkiness, didn’t make her too many friends. It made her fiercely loyal to the few she had.
Losing one would not go unpunished.
But she couldn’t do it alone.
He was handsome, stubborn, and believed in honor above all else, but he was also broken. When she met Dominic, a panther shifter, they shared a common goal. The Syndicate killed his entire family, and he needed payback. Could she get him to trust her?
It wouldn’t be easy.
The Council ruled with an iron hand.
You’ll adore this Urban Fantasy, because vampires and shifters make for the best thrill rides, and you’ll love the twists.
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Anyone who knows me knows I love Maya Daniels books. She is one of my one click authors. This is the 1st. book in a new series. And it was amazing! It’s a little different than her other books. I liked that it slowed down a little and that gave me time to get to know each character. This is about Brooklyn, Dominic, Alice and the Syndicate. Alice if funny a little crazy and full of snark, she is human even though she says she is a witch. Brooklyn I think is alot more than we think. She was born into the Syndicate and her life’s mission is to take it down. She is nothing like the other members who are after power and will kill to get it. Her powers alone prove this. Dominic is one sexy, steaming hot panther shifter, and there is more to him also. Dominic and Brooklyn steam up the pages, their hate of each other along with not trusting each other just makes things between them steamier!! Is it possible to destroy the Syndicate? Can these 3 do it and make it out alive? I don’t know, but I guarantee I’ll grab the next book without a thought!!! Because I can’t wait to see what happens next. I recommend you grab this book right away!! I do not doubt you will love it as I did!!!!
Brooklyn is working for the Syndicate. She has no other options in working for them. Brooklyn is able to deal with being there due to her friend Veronica. Brooklyn and Veronica just completed a job and is back. They are told both of them are due at the celebration. Brooklyn needs to go somewhere to make sure everything is going to plan. Some knows where she was and who she was with. She gets back for the celebration, Veronica is there to help her. The syndicate is attacked, Brooklyn helps the attacker to get away. Brooklyn is brought to the Council, the worst things happens for Brooklyn. Brooklyn is rescued by an unlikely person.
Brooklyn wakes up in a different location with the shifter she saved. Domenic doesn’t trust her, would have killed her if he could. Together, they go check on Brooklyn’s friend Alice. The human that has been helping her save the shifter’s lives she was supposed to kill. They bring the syndicate to Alice’s door, they have to find another location. They can try to out run the Syndicate it is a matter of time before they find her. Brooklyn and Domenic will have to work together in their goals but can Brooklyn get Domenic to trust her.
This was a fast paced book from the start. You have a character that doesn’t agree with going on. Trying to do the right thing, she hides behind this tough persona. She has a friend that is family to her. You will see this character slowly start to learn about her family and what she might possibly be. Love the banter Alice has with Brooklyn and Domenic, she is so funny. You will love the build between Brooklyn and Domenic. This book will have you hooked and wanting more when your are done. I recommend reading this book.
Black Hand is the first book in the Infernal Regions for the Unprepared series and we meet up with Brooklyn, Dominic, and Alice. Brooklyn and Dominic are (apparently) natural enemies and Alice is just a mere human but she is more than capable of holding her own against these two!
Wow! Okay, where do I start? Okay, first of all, you might think there is less action in this one but, trust me, it works. I absolutely loved the fact that although the pacing is still fast, there is time to stop and breathe and appreciate the connection between Brooklyn and Dominic. Also, that gave me time to feel the full impact of Veronica!!
The world- and scene-building are exceptional, giving the reader a nicely rounded view of Brooklyn’s world and how different she feels. The emotions are vivid and I was caught up on every word.
This is an amazing start to a new series. I am a fan of Maya Daniels and have enjoyed everything she has written but, this one? Off the freakin’ charts!!!! Loved every word. Absolutely and utterly recommended!
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
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I am new to this author, and I had to catch up on her earlier titles because I loved the title I started with so much. This second book I’ve read by her was so much fun. It’s a little dark with these very light moments. I just adored Brooklyn, Alice, Veronica, and Dominic. Oh, and I can’t forget the shifter Doggy. LOL! While there wasn’t much action, there was plenty of character development and setup for the next installment; I can’t wait to find out more about Brooklyn and Alice’s past. This book only whetted my appetite for the next one. Wonderful, well-written urban fantasy! Highly recommend.
Book one and I’m hooked! An amazing supernatural read about the Atura (vampires to us mere mortals!) and their way of living. We meet Brooklyn who is totally a bad ass who not only kicks ass and takes numbers but also has a side most do not see! The syndicate who rule their world or the black hand as they are called behind their backs are pure evil, there are shifters, witches and let’s not leave out the humans! There’s twists and turns galore and there were times I ranted and raved and a couple of times there were tears shed and others that had me laughing. Plenty of action, plenty of cunning and a little bit of steam and after that ending I’m heading off to dive into book two!
Black Hand is Book 1 in the Infernal Regions for the Unprepared series by Maya Daniels. Maya’s world building is amazing, her character development is phenomenal and her storyline is original. This is a fast paced, page turning, suspenseful adventure from beginning to end. This story is about Brooklyn, Dominic, Alice, Veronica, and the Syndicate. The relationship between Brooklyn and Dominic is love/hate as they do not trust each other. Alice refers to herself as a witch but is actually human and she is fearless and snarky adding much needed humor. Veronica is a bada$$ and very loyal. Will they be able to bring down the much hated Syndicate? Maya is an exceptional author and I am so looking forward to the next book in this series. I highly recommend this book.
I’m loving Brooklyn and Dominic’s story. It’s super intense and suspenseful. Alice adds some needed humor, but I suspect there’s more than meets the eye there. I’m anxious to find out what Brooklyn can do when unbound. The Syndicate better watch out!
A worthy start to a new series. What do you do if you are born to a life you hate? And if the people who have power over you hold the secrets to your past? If you are Brooklyn you kill them all.
Brooklyn is an Atura, or vampire to the humans. She belongs to The Syndicate, which others call The Black Hand. Those who lead it are vicious savages and monsters that have ruled for so long they are of one mindset. Brooklyn is different from all of them; hair color, attitude, and abilities. She is supposed to assassinate those who prove to be stronger than those who lead. The joke is on them because she has huge plans for those, she “kills” and the bosses. She has a human friend, a vamp BFF as well and will soon have more than she bargained for! When The Syndicate falls prey to an attack, she will do something that will cost her, in the end, ~ When she is kidnapped, she will start making plans and running! She will eventually discover why they are keeping her alive and close at all costs! Maya Daniels is a best-selling author who writes a little different for this series! Her imagination and ability to imagine plots and characters are taking us into a new world on a spectacularly magical journey! You will want to get your hands on this newest series and Brooklyn will become one of your favorite newest heroines! I received this as an ARC and am leaving a voluntary review.
Brooklyn is not a vampire like her friend Alice keeps calling her. She’s an Auta, and more importantly ~ shes part of the Syndicate who are controlled and ruled over by 3 elder council members who eliminate any and all potential threats to their power. Brooklyn knows shes different ~ she hides it as best as she can with the help of her best friend Veronica but when shes killed, Brooklyns world is turned upside down! Now she must learn to trust in a sthifter and a human, both of whom might be more than they seem!
As always, fantastic characters and amazing world building that leaves you hanging for the next book!!