Undenied

Unspoken #3

by Maya Banks

Another chance to make a night gone bad very, very right. Payton Ricci is the last person Wes Hoffman ever expected or wanted to see again. After the disastrous sexual experience between them twelve years ago, he was only too happy to put the whole episode behind him. After all, he’s come a long way since that awkward encounter between two gawky teenagers, and his ego needs no reminder. The night he sees Payton—a very sexy grown up Payton—in Zack’s Bar and Grill, he’s mortified by this blast from the past. Payton harbors no such reservations about seeing Wes again, and it’s clear she wouldn’t mind catching up on old times. However, Wes can’t get over his mental block where she’s concerned. But that’s nothing a blindfold and a little mad seduction scheme can’t fix, and Payton is a very determined woman.

Genres: Romance, Erotica, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Erotic Romance, Audiobook, Adult

149 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 8, 2007

About the author

Maya Banks is the #1 New York Times, #1 USA Today and international bestselling author of over 50 novels. A wife and mother of three, she lives in Texas.

Reviews

[Syndi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Undenied is a easy novella. With Miss Banks signature BDSM, the story is very light. If you need something easy, no plot/ drama and really hot sexy times, pick thos book.

It has been a while since I read Miss Banks. After not so good choice on my books lately, I really need something easy and light. The sex is hot. So have a red wine and read this book.

3 stars

[QuinnReads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Plan of Attack



Payton Ricci and Wes Hoffman have history. One that she's moved on from, but he hasn't. It's actually kind of comical. Fine, it's completely hilarious! 🤣🤣🤣 Her plan of attack leads to an extremely hot encounter.

"Let me put it into terms you can't possibly misunderstand. You feel that? Nothing. I may as well be a fucking eunuch. You're a gorgeous woman. I should be a walking hard-on around you, instead I'll likely have to shove my finger up my ass to push my dick back out of hiding."
🤣🤣 bwah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha... 🤣🤣

These two get plenty wrong, but not, oh boy, do I like it when they get things right. 🔥🔥🔥 The romance and seduction are wonderful.

I like the friendships that Wes has with the prior characters in the series, who make frequent appearances. I love how Gracie takes him to task on a few occasions. I also love how they all accept Payton.

I borrowed a copy of the audio book. The narrator is Chandra Skyye. I still think she does a good job with the ladies, but just OK with the guys.

Story: 4 stars
Narration: 3.5 stars
Listening Speed: 1.5x

[Lissy Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Fast easy read, Wes and Payton has a thing when they in high school. Now years later they meet again and they rekindle old flames.

[Ashlee » libraryinthecountry · Rating 3 out of 5]

The plot in these books is mostly nonexistent and they’d definitely go on AO3 with a Porn Without Plot tag, but they’re quick and easy reads if you’re just looking for something to pass the time, that you don’t have to think much about.

I listened to the audio of this book and the previous ones and the Southern accent of the narrator almost made these feel a bit too cliché. I say that, because they do read as dated, mostly because of the language used (eg. the guys calling their friends “pussies”, making somewhat sexist/misogynistic remarks, etc.). They definitely read as a group of Southern good ‘ole boys, with the exception of the second book, which was my favorite. I certainly feel as though, had I read these when they came out, I would not have noticed it as much, but being that it’s 2021, it stuck out like a sore thumb.

[Bookish.Midnight. and. black · Rating 1 out of 5]

I skip read this because it has a lot of sex scenes and absolutely no plot. Not interesting for me. I understand it is a short story, but it could have been better

[Pam Nelson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Payton and Wes

I really enjoyed Wes from the book before. He was sweet and kind but totally had this naughty streak.
This book is explosive with heat don’t get me wrong but I didn’t see the kinky naughty guy, and I kind of missed that.

Payton never thought she would enjoy a bachelorette party until sees Wes only he can’t get away from her fast enough.
So she takes matters in to her own hands and find Wes to find out what or why he ran away.
Like I said the chemistry between these 2 is great. I enjoyed the story just not as much as the other 2 books.
Still worth the listen.

[Kim · Rating 2 out of 5]

No words.

[Shanon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sometimes you just want a predictable fluffy romance novel. This one is very well written and just original enough to keep your interest.

[Sonia · Rating 2 out of 5]

No sabía que era una serie y me he perdido algunas referencias que seguro que le daban más empaque a la novela. Corta, al grano y algo precipitada en su resolución. Me gusta como escribe Banks, pero estas novelas cortitas no consiguen que me las crea.

[Twarla Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lately I've been a bit disappointed with Maya's books because they seems unrealistic and rushed (Navy Seal series). However, this book was surprisingly pretty good with dynamics of sexual attractions and communication flaws we all face on a daily basis.

[Elly · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book was just too much B. S. especially when grace says payton has to be ok with him having had a 3some with grace and her husband and still being friends.... im sorry but it sounds so unreasonable and we are supposed to believe that everything got resolved so quickly. No thanks

[Ang -PNR Book Lover Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an excellent Read to complete an awesome series i loved them all, and i loved this one too!
I cant wait to read more by Maya Banks :)

[The Book Junkie Reads . . . · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wes gets his chance and like a typical male don't know what to do with it. The past is messing up his chance at a future.

[Babs · Rating 5 out of 5]

wes and peyton....he broke her viginity in high school...he was awkward and rough she left town comes backs years later...they meet up by accident and she runs over to hug him...he is still emabaressed from that time....of course he still feels for her and she never forgot her first love...he is a cop she owns her own business in another town.....after this and that excuse he realizes he truly loves her...he just didn't want to lose all his friends but they compromise in the middle to live and still have all they love....excellent love story as usual...loved it

[Cassie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Love the depiction of a close intimate friend group. It was sweet and treated as normal and healthy. Without them, the insufferable lead would've ruined the story before it began. He is full of himself, and has hangups about romance making you weak and lesser, so he's a jerk when he realizes he too might be in love.

And wow what a cheesy ending. Could barely take it seriously. The put on southern accent every time there was dialogue all throughout the audiobook didn't help.

[Mattie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Did not like it. Really weird interactions between Wes and his friends wives that he would sleep with them in an instant. He did have threesomes with Luke and Gracie in previous book. Also question I had when Gracie announced pregnant "condoms aren't 100% effective, how do they know for sure Wes isn't the father?". Np.

[JC · Rating 2 out of 5]

I think this short story (and the series overall) would have been better if they just focused on the erotic part of the story because it doesn’t feel like the characters love is real. I think Maya Banks has shown she can write stories with characters who have chemistry and a decent plot but this story was just too short for her to create proper chemistry between the characters.

[Britt · Rating 5 out of 5]

We finally get Wes's HEA. At first Wes reunites with Payton and former girlfriend from the past and has a huge mental block that is affecting his ability to perform. But Payton is determined to bed him and all it takes is a blindfold and passionate seduction. This book had a passionate storyline and the sex was just as passionate. This book was so good and would totally recommend it to anyone.

[SandyL · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and sexy. Wes Hoffman runs into the first girl he was ever with, and their experience was less than satisfying. He's embarrassed, but Payton Ricci is happy to see him. She wants to give them another shot, and before long he's hooked. Too short to get to know the characters, but still a fun read.

[Jennifer greenwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

Since again a great read from beginning to end. Love escaping to different worlds with these characters. What a lovely group of friends . The stories of there love life's so hot and exciting.

[TinaMarie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wes and Payton were each others first, and he always felt like he failed her. So when he runs into her he runs for the hills. Payton is very confidant woman and runs Wes down. He was kind of a idiot. Shorter story, good sex scenes.

[Elizabeth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Same feelings as the previous two books in the series. Though I was deleted to find out that this series was older work compared to previous books I’ve read from this author. I’ll stick to her newer works.

[Nicki - The Overflowing Bookcase · Rating 4 out of 5]

Payton and Wes prove that although first times are clumsy, you should always go back for seconds - even if it is years later. A great read filled with hot, angsty sex and passion that leaps off the page.

[Gail A Ostrove · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wes and Payton

They rekindled a relationship where they were both first time lovers. They both remembered the experience differently. They learned to compromise and deal with being in 2 separate places. Their love was undenied.

[Christi · Rating 1 out of 5]

Rarely give this low of a rating. Forgettable plot. Only finished bc I am not a quitter and read books 1&2 so felt I should finish the series. Not best series by author IMO. Think I prefer more of Megan March’s books and had only read this series after liking the Colter Series of Maya Banks

[C B · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was a little more simpler than the other 2 in the trilogy but I liked it none the less. I think I would have loved it more had I read it rather than listened bc then I would associate more with it. But I would definitely read this trilogy again.

[Natasha Skinner · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wes finally gets his chance at the happiness all his friends have discovered.

2nd chance romance when the first girl he was ever with re enters his life. He has to wrestle with growing up, and making big decisions as he falls harder for this girl.

[Lindap · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 / 2 Stars

***Hoopla Audio**

MC: Payton & Wes

For as much as I liked Overheard I was bored with this one. Didn't feel there was a real connection between the 2 main characters. It was just meh.....

[Natasha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

...book...I was thoroughly impressed by Gracie... just love her.. She is who keeps the group honest... Can't wait to read another season.

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick read. Not as good as other books I have read from this author in the past.