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Madaris Family Saga #12
The Midnight Hour
Sexy, dangerous, unforgettable. . .the Madaris family and their unlikely band of friends captured readers' hearts and souls. Now, in The Midnight Hour, bestselling author Brenda Jackson brings us another breathtaking novel featuring the Madaris family and friends.
One, CIA agent Sir Drake Warren gave his heart to a woman---a fellow Marine whose death in an explosion left him aching for justice. Drake vowed he would never love again. But his devotion to his former lover is tested when he meets his mysterious new partner, Agent Victoria Green. With golden-brown eyes and skin like melted chocolate, Victoria leaves Drake yearning for the love he lost---and flirting closely with the white-hot passion he once knew, he's sure he'll get burned. . .
Few people know that Victoria was once a Marine named Sandy Carroll. . .and that she was embroiled in a fervent love affair with Drake until an explosion nearly killed her. Her life-saving surgery gave her a new face and identity---that of CIA operative Victoria Green. Now, Victoria is bound by duty to keep her true identity a secret, especially from Drake.
Paired on a deadly mission, Victoria's senses are awakened by Drake's every move. But just as the passion she's denied for so long threatens to boil over, Drake begins to put together the pieces of the puzzle. And when he does, will Victoria lose him forever?
One, CIA agent Sir Drake Warren gave his heart to a woman---a fellow Marine whose death in an explosion left him aching for justice. Drake vowed he would never love again. But his devotion to his former lover is tested when he meets his mysterious new partner, Agent Victoria Green. With golden-brown eyes and skin like melted chocolate, Victoria leaves Drake yearning for the love he lost---and flirting closely with the white-hot passion he once knew, he's sure he'll get burned. . .
Few people know that Victoria was once a Marine named Sandy Carroll. . .and that she was embroiled in a fervent love affair with Drake until an explosion nearly killed her. Her life-saving surgery gave her a new face and identity---that of CIA operative Victoria Green. Now, Victoria is bound by duty to keep her true identity a secret, especially from Drake.
Paired on a deadly mission, Victoria's senses are awakened by Drake's every move. But just as the passion she's denied for so long threatens to boil over, Drake begins to put together the pieces of the puzzle. And when he does, will Victoria lose him forever?
320 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published April 19, 2004
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About the author
Brenda Jackson
898 books3,594 followersIn 1994, Brenda Jackson’s first novel, Tonight and Forever, was released. Since then she has had more than 100 novels and novellas published (the first African-American author to accomplish such a feat) and has over 3 million books in print.
A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Brenda is the first African-American author to have a book published by Harlequin Desire and the first African-American romance author to make the New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller lists within the series romance genre.
In 2012, Brenda received the Romance Writers of America’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award—one of the highest literary awards a romance author can receive. In 2013, she was recognized by the mayor and the city of Jacksonville as being a Trailblazer in the literary field.
In 2010, she collaborated with Five Alive Films to turn her Truly Everlasting title into a feature film. Brenda’s 2011 novel A Silken Thread is scheduled to be filmed with Debbie Allen attached as director in 2015.
Email Brenda at authorbrendajackson@gmail.com or visit her on her website at brendajackson.net.
A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Brenda is the first African-American author to have a book published by Harlequin Desire and the first African-American romance author to make the New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller lists within the series romance genre.
In 2012, Brenda received the Romance Writers of America’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award—one of the highest literary awards a romance author can receive. In 2013, she was recognized by the mayor and the city of Jacksonville as being a Trailblazer in the literary field.
In 2010, she collaborated with Five Alive Films to turn her Truly Everlasting title into a feature film. Brenda’s 2011 novel A Silken Thread is scheduled to be filmed with Debbie Allen attached as director in 2015.
Email Brenda at authorbrendajackson@gmail.com or visit her on her website at brendajackson.net.
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July 7, 2020
CIA agent Sir Drake Warren lost the woman he loved (Sandy Carroll) and since then has taken every dangerous mission imaginable, he never expects his heart to be engaged ever gain until he meets Agent Victoria (Tori) Green.
Few people know that Tori was once a Marine named Sandy Carroll - the love of Drake's life, with Tori working with Drake their attraction cannot be ignored, but he has no idea who she is, and yet even as she is Sandy she isn't entirely who she once was. Can he love the woman she is today, and forgive the secrets she has kept?
I have to say every time Drake said he wanted to visit their baby (whilst they were having sex), my nose wrinkled a lot!
Overall a enjoyable one time read, even if it didn't live up entirely to the memory I had of the read.
Few people know that Tori was once a Marine named Sandy Carroll - the love of Drake's life, with Tori working with Drake their attraction cannot be ignored, but he has no idea who she is, and yet even as she is Sandy she isn't entirely who she once was. Can he love the woman she is today, and forgive the secrets she has kept?
I have to say every time Drake said he wanted to visit their baby (whilst they were having sex), my nose wrinkled a lot!
Overall a enjoyable one time read, even if it didn't live up entirely to the memory I had of the read.
September 28, 2013
I kept telling myself over and over I'm going to detox from so many of these books but once I saw this and Sir Drake...I couldn't resist. It was kind of predictable and the fight scene was a little dull but over all the characters and the heat they created was a page turner. With Sir Drake popping in and out of the other stories it was good to see his story.
October 5, 2013
This story was amazing, I be read over 50 books but somehow miss this one. I, glad I found it and it was great to read how sir drake was this dark man and I'm glad he ended up with his soul mate. My new favorite book.
November 1, 2007
A Terrific Tale
Unfortunately, not knowing this was a series, this was the first Madaris novel I read. And it was still another great read by Mrs. Brenda Jackson. I thought the story wouldn't hold much interest for me considering I was coming into it before reading the previous novels, but it still pulled me in and held me captive from beginning to end. Just made me all the more willing to back-track and read the whole Madaris series. The characters are quite memorable and the storyline flows efforlessly. After reading this you will definitely want to be in the Madaris family or one of their many friends. Definitely looking forward to catching up with them all.
Unfortunately, not knowing this was a series, this was the first Madaris novel I read. And it was still another great read by Mrs. Brenda Jackson. I thought the story wouldn't hold much interest for me considering I was coming into it before reading the previous novels, but it still pulled me in and held me captive from beginning to end. Just made me all the more willing to back-track and read the whole Madaris series. The characters are quite memorable and the storyline flows efforlessly. After reading this you will definitely want to be in the Madaris family or one of their many friends. Definitely looking forward to catching up with them all.
March 9, 2014
I love Sir Drake Warren and Tori Green's story. The passion and devotion between them could be felt on every page. To be reconnected to a love that you thought you had lost, emotional and over-powering. I'll be re-reading this at some point.
July 27, 2012
One of, possibly the best book in the Madaris and Friends series. Drake and Tori will have you from the first mission.
September 9, 2013
The novel was good..loved it!!
November 12, 2012
This book is another one of my favorites by Mrs. Jackson.
March 21, 2021
Sir Drake!!!! Need I say more???
July 30, 2014
Love it!!!! Its filled with lots of action, suspense, drama and some sexy love scenes. I love that both Drake and Sandy/Tori are both compatible in love as well as in skills. Tori is a strong heroine that can kick some butt and Drake is just as bad or maybe worst. I love how the locations of the scenes were written I can visualize the mountains. This is a must read alone as well as part of the series books.
May 30, 2015
Don't wait until the midnight hour
Read this book now. It was well written and a enjoyable read. You may be able to figure out the story line but it is most enjoyable to see how she buts the story together. I love how Drake is a tough man but one who knows how to love a women and has good friends. It's just good to read positive stories about strong black men that are not afraid to love their women,their families,and their friends.
Read this book now. It was well written and a enjoyable read. You may be able to figure out the story line but it is most enjoyable to see how she buts the story together. I love how Drake is a tough man but one who knows how to love a women and has good friends. It's just good to read positive stories about strong black men that are not afraid to love their women,their families,and their friends.
June 27, 2014
Thrilling, engrossing, engaging, renewing.
CIA agent Sir Drake Warren has an opportunity to live his life the with the one woman in the world that he could love forever. But the catch is that she is not allowed to tell him who she really is.
This is most certainly a read the will read again and again. Jackson make the Madaris Family & Friends a series to come back to over and over again.
CIA agent Sir Drake Warren has an opportunity to live his life the with the one woman in the world that he could love forever. But the catch is that she is not allowed to tell him who she really is.
This is most certainly a read the will read again and again. Jackson make the Madaris Family & Friends a series to come back to over and over again.
September 15, 2013
What a wonderful love story with all kinds of twists and turns that kept me on my feet while reading about Sir Drake's and Tori/Sandy's love. What another awesome read in the Madaris series...it was so good that I could not put it down until I was finished. Hats off to you Ms. Jackson for capturing the reader's once again with excellent writing.
October 14, 2013
Awesome story! I love how Sir Drake and Tori loved and loss at the midnight hour. Though tough cookie Sir Drake is a risky one, he took the best risk of all when he fell in love with Sandy/Tori. I can't wait to read Unfinished Business. Next up Christy and Alex!!!
August 12, 2014
This is definitely one of my favorite books by Brenda Jackson! Passion, Love and Laughter!
October 24, 2014
I read this book twice in one week love it
November 17, 2014
OMG loved it the best one in this series thus far
April 18, 2023
Everytime I think of Sir Drake and Tori, I just have to reread their story!
U love this story...I could read this one every other month!
Second time reading this one.
Loved it!!!
U love this story...I could read this one every other month!
Second time reading this one.
Loved it!!!
July 18, 2015
3.5 rating. it has been a while but I am pretty sure I loved this book. I should reread and find out sometime.
December 31, 2021
❤️❤️
When you get a second chance at love. Tori aka Sandy got a second chance at life, but she had to sacrificed Drake, her soulmate to grab it. Drake wrestled with death ever since he lost Sandy. When Tori comes into his life on a three day mission, his attraction to her is a surprise. She reminds him of Sandy, his lost love, but he still wants her for her. They are put together again to take down Cross, the man who tried to kill Sandy before and make Drake suffer for killing his wife. Through it all, Drake and Tori find themselves falling for each other. So when Tori spills the truth Drake is left reeling. But I’m the end, they defeat Cross with close friends and take their second chance at love, this time with a wedding and baby involved ❤️❤️. It is always a pleasure reading a Madaris family saga book. I love the danger, suspense and love flowing through the pages. On to another one.
When you get a second chance at love. Tori aka Sandy got a second chance at life, but she had to sacrificed Drake, her soulmate to grab it. Drake wrestled with death ever since he lost Sandy. When Tori comes into his life on a three day mission, his attraction to her is a surprise. She reminds him of Sandy, his lost love, but he still wants her for her. They are put together again to take down Cross, the man who tried to kill Sandy before and make Drake suffer for killing his wife. Through it all, Drake and Tori find themselves falling for each other. So when Tori spills the truth Drake is left reeling. But I’m the end, they defeat Cross with close friends and take their second chance at love, this time with a wedding and baby involved ❤️❤️. It is always a pleasure reading a Madaris family saga book. I love the danger, suspense and love flowing through the pages. On to another one.
September 24, 2023
I was a bit surprised that Tori felt so strongly about Drake comparing her to Sandy. Seeing as she had to have maintained some of her natural traits, what did she think would happen? I was also surprised that she was upset by the work Drake did. Hadn't she been doing the same type of work during the time they were separated?
There was a nice amount of suspense as the antagonism between Drake and Cross intensified. I was glad to revisit both Ashton and Trevor.
I thought both Drake and Tori had rough edges at the beginning. He was abrupt and a bit rude. Tori was exhibiting a bit of hypocrisy. I was glad when those rough edges started to smooth out.
I thought the narration was good. The dialogue wasn't too flowery. I liked the action that was interspersed throughout the book. I was glad when Sir Drake and Tori (Sandy) got their HEA. I would give this bookn3.5 stars.
There was a nice amount of suspense as the antagonism between Drake and Cross intensified. I was glad to revisit both Ashton and Trevor.
I thought both Drake and Tori had rough edges at the beginning. He was abrupt and a bit rude. Tori was exhibiting a bit of hypocrisy. I was glad when those rough edges started to smooth out.
I thought the narration was good. The dialogue wasn't too flowery. I liked the action that was interspersed throughout the book. I was glad when Sir Drake and Tori (Sandy) got their HEA. I would give this bookn3.5 stars.
January 31, 2020
Will Keep You Up Long Past Midnight
I had always been curious about Sir Drake Warren, and The Midnight Hour more than satisfied my curiosity! I fell in love with Drake Warren myself, so I could understand why Tori had to convince him to live! In Tori, Brenda Jackson created an Alpha Heroine, a woman who could hold her own against any man, yet was feminine and romantic as well. Together, the two of them were dynamite waiting to explode! Their story is riveting, and as the title stated, kept me up long past midnight until I finished it! Excellent story!!
I had always been curious about Sir Drake Warren, and The Midnight Hour more than satisfied my curiosity! I fell in love with Drake Warren myself, so I could understand why Tori had to convince him to live! In Tori, Brenda Jackson created an Alpha Heroine, a woman who could hold her own against any man, yet was feminine and romantic as well. Together, the two of them were dynamite waiting to explode! Their story is riveting, and as the title stated, kept me up long past midnight until I finished it! Excellent story!!
January 25, 2018
GREAT STORY.
I thoroughly enjoyed Drake and Tori’s story. The love they have for each other was great. I would definitely recommend this story to anyone who is looking for a steamy romantic love story this would be one for you. Great job Brenda please don’t stop writing these fabulous stories. Thank you.🙏✍️
I thoroughly enjoyed Drake and Tori’s story. The love they have for each other was great. I would definitely recommend this story to anyone who is looking for a steamy romantic love story this would be one for you. Great job Brenda please don’t stop writing these fabulous stories. Thank you.🙏✍️
April 28, 2018
Love this book every time I read it
I really enjoyed this story of sir. Drake and Tori, it was a beautiful love story about two people who thought they lost each other five years ago, because Sir Drake thought that Tori die in a fire five years ago, but she didn't die. This story is great book to read it you like love stories.
I really enjoyed this story of sir. Drake and Tori, it was a beautiful love story about two people who thought they lost each other five years ago, because Sir Drake thought that Tori die in a fire five years ago, but she didn't die. This story is great book to read it you like love stories.
August 11, 2018
I enjoyed this book. Drake a Former Marine and secret service agent loses the love his life in a mission and is on a death wish spiral down in life, unaware that she isn’t actually dead, but is living with a new identity, Tori. They meet again and fall in love while seeking revenge on the psychopath after them. Well written and has enough action which doesn’t diminish the romance. Loved it.
September 30, 2020
A magnificent page turner if I do say so myself when I put it down I got mad because I had to put it down so I had to finish it. The drama that chaise the reunion in the book I don’t even know how I missed it since it was written so long ago I’m glad I found it glad I read it it was deliciously hot 🥰
October 8, 2020
4 stars
Story: 4/5 stars
Heat level: 4/5 stars
POV: third person
Heroine: Victoria “Tori” Green aka Sandy Carroll
Hero: Drake Warren
Secondary characters:
Ashton Sinclair, Marine Colonel.
Trevor Grant, Marine Colonel
Solomon Cross, drug lord
Abram Hawk, former CIA section chief Diamond Bay
Ronald Casey, current CIA section chief Diamond Bay
Story: 4/5 stars
Heat level: 4/5 stars
POV: third person
Heroine: Victoria “Tori” Green aka Sandy Carroll
Hero: Drake Warren
Secondary characters:
Ashton Sinclair, Marine Colonel.
Trevor Grant, Marine Colonel
Solomon Cross, drug lord
Abram Hawk, former CIA section chief Diamond Bay
Ronald Casey, current CIA section chief Diamond Bay
February 5, 2021
Thriller with a touch of Romance
I was really interested to see how Mrs Jackson would tackle the plot and it was totally worth it, it is a really good read. So parts involving Tori aka Sandy, were a little annoying. Like her being upset that drake still loved “Sandy”, who was her. She didn’t want to be a replacement for herself, which made no sense at all.
I was really interested to see how Mrs Jackson would tackle the plot and it was totally worth it, it is a really good read. So parts involving Tori aka Sandy, were a little annoying. Like her being upset that drake still loved “Sandy”, who was her. She didn’t want to be a replacement for herself, which made no sense at all.
October 7, 2017
Still a Great story
I’ve read this book like four times. Every time, I enjoy it like it’s my first time reading it. Brenda Jackson is a great storyteller and this book was no exception!
I’ve read this book like four times. Every time, I enjoy it like it’s my first time reading it. Brenda Jackson is a great storyteller and this book was no exception!
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March 10, 2022Excellent read
Excellent read, I enjoyed the characters and storyline. Drake and Tori/Sandy’s love story was a beautiful. It was full of action and romance. It was great to catch up with the Madaris family and friends.
Excellent read, I enjoyed the characters and storyline. Drake and Tori/Sandy’s love story was a beautiful. It was full of action and romance. It was great to catch up with the Madaris family and friends.
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