Born to Darkness [Hardcover]

I've finished "Born to Darkness" the 1st book in her Fighting Destiny series by Suzanne Brockmann.

Product Description

As the New York Times bestselling author of the Troubleshooters series and a “superstar of romantic suspense” (USA Today), Suzanne Brockmann has an acclaimed history of taking readers’ breath away with her novels of hot passion and high adventure. Now she takes her talent for sexy, action-packed storytelling in a thrilling new direction: forward — into a future, both fantastic and frightening, that only the brilliant Brockmann could envision.

Dishonorably discharged, former Navy SEAL Shane Laughlin is down to his last ten bucks when he finally finds work as a test subject at the Obermeyer Institute, a little-known and believed-to-be-fringe scientific research facility. When he enters the OI compound, he is plunged into a strange world where seemingly mild-mannered scientists — including women half his size — can kick his highly skilled ass.

Shane soon discovers that there are certain individuals who possess the unique ability to access untapped regions of the brain with extraordinary results — including telekinesis, super strength, and reversal of the aging process. Known as “Greater-Thans,” this rare breed is recruited by OI, where they are rigorously trained using ancient techniques to cultivate their powers and wield them responsibly.

But in the depths of America’s second Great Depression, where the divide between the haves and the have-nots has grown even wider, those who are rich — and reckless — enough have a quick, seductive alternative: Destiny, a highly addictive designer drug that can make anyone a Greater-Than, with the power of eternal youth. The sinister cartel known as The Organization has begun mass-producing Destiny, and the demand is epidemic. But few realize the drug’s true danger, and fewer still know the dirty secret of Destiny’s crucial ingredient.

Michelle “Mac” Mackenzie knows the ugly truth. And as one of the Obermeyer Institute’s crack team of operatives, she’s determined to end the scourge of Destiny. But her kick-ass attitude gets knocked for a loop when she finds that one of the new test subjects is none other than Shane, the same smoldering stranger who just rocked her world in a one-night stand. Although Shane isn’t a Greater-Than like Mac, as an ex-SEAL, he’s got talents of his own. But Mac’s got powerful reasons to keep her distance from him — and reasons that are just as strong to want him close. She’s used to risking her life, but now, in the midst of the ultimate war on drugs, she must face sacrificing her heart.

Product Details
Hardcover: 528 pages
Publisher: Ballantine Books; First Edition first Printing edition (March 20, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0345521277
ISBN-13: 978-0345521279

My Review:

There are three couples in this series:

Shane and Mac

Shane is a blacklisted unemployed Navy Seal looking for a job. Mac is a stubborn, high-strung and tough talking covert agent with the special ability to seduce men. Shane knows he loves Mac even though they hooked up for a one-nighter. Mac is convinced that it's only her power manipulating him in believing he likes/loves her.

Anna and Joseph

Anna's little sister, Nika, has been kidnapped and is desperate to find her. Joseph is a rare Greater Than with a high level of 70% mental powers. Joseph vows to Anna that he will help find and rescue Nika but along the way he starts to fall in love with her.  I didn't like how she accused Joseph of wanting her 13 yr. old sister just because their magic was compatible.

Elliot and Diaz

Elliot is the head of the Research and Support department.  Diaz is a Greater Than with a mental power of 50%.  Diaz has has been in love with Elliot for the last three years but he's reluctant to start a relationship with him.  He believes Elliot is still hurting from the divorce from his cheating husband.

4/5