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His Desire: A Riveting Novel of Romantic Suspense Kindle Edition

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,691 ratings

The first riveting novel in the Amazon best-selling and award-winning HIS Series by Sheila Kell.

“What Sheila Kell does is create a series that would be intriguing to read and find out the story of every member of HIS.” –The Romance Reviews

Will his stubborness prevent him from trusting the woman he desires? In Sheila Kell’s provocative novel of suspicion and need, a handsome security specialist and a fiesty FBI agent are tied by grief and attraction… and the fervor of the unknown.

Hamilton Investigation & Security leader, Jesse Hamilton, swears never to love again. The risk of losing his heart is too painful. Burying himself in work and caring for his daughter, he doesn’t expect strong-willed FBI Special Agent Kate Ross to break down his carefully constructed walls.

When Kate is injured, Jesse pulls the full force of HIS into action to protect her. He refuses to be the reason behind another senseless death. Making a decision that could cost Kate her life, Jesse must determine how far he’s willing to go to save the woman his heart desires.
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His Desire is the first book in the HIS romantic suspense series. If you like thrilling, edge of your seat reading with sizzling sex scenes, then you’ll love each installment of Sheila Kell’s best-selling series.

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"What Sheila Kell does is create a series that would be intriguing to read and find out the story of every member of HIS Protection." ~ The Romance Reviews

"This is a hot, powerful, and simply scintillating story." ~ Readers' Favorite

"Sheila Kell did an amazing job at creating these two very powerful characters that demand your attention on every page." ~ Readers' Favorite

"★✩★✩★ 5- Edge of your seat, Lust filled, Emotional -Stars ★✩★✩★" ~ Bookworm Betties

"Trust me, this is a book you should be one clicking!" ~ The Book Gurus

"A must read for lovers of romantic suspense." ~ Escape Reality with Books

"Hold onto your seat and your heart." ~ Relentless Book Chics

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00ON8JVP0
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cunningham Publishing (November 3, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 3, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 480 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 322 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,691 ratings

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Sheila Kell writes about romantic men who leave women’s hearts pounding with a happily ever after built on memorable, adrenaline-pumping stories. Her debut novel, His Desire (HIS Series #1), launched as an Amazon #1 romantic suspense bestseller and later won the Readers’ Favorite award for best romantic suspense novel.

As a Southern girl who has left behind her days with the United States Air Force and as a University Vice President, she can usually be found on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where she lives with her cats and all the strays that magically find her front door. When she isn’t writing, you can find Sheila with her nose in a good book, dealing with the woodland critters who enjoy her back porch, or wishing she had a genie to do her bidding.

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Customers enjoyed the storyline and found it suspenseful with many twists and turns. They described the book as an entertaining read with well-developed characters and chemistry between them. Many readers appreciated the steamy scenes and pacing that kept them hooked until the end. However, some felt the writing quality was poor and did not meet their expectations.

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172 customers mention "Storyline"162 positive10 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline. They appreciate the suspense, action, and character development. The backstory is interwoven throughout the story. Readers find the mystery intriguing, with plenty of twists and turns. Overall, they describe the book as an action-packed thriller with a nice romance story.

"Great and believable characters with a that has a number of twist and turns. You will want see what is next t in the series." Read more

"I really enjoyed this story. I thought the story was very interesting and kept me on my toes at all times never knowing when The Facilitator was..." Read more

"This book had so many twists and turns the pages turned on their own. Really good story with Kate and Jesse. Received a free copy." Read more

"...Character development and a great backstory interwoven through the suspenseful happenings make this book a joy to read...." Read more

151 customers mention "Readability"149 positive2 negative

Customers find the book engaging and well-written. They appreciate the believable characters and constant action. The series is described as great and can't wait for the next book.

"Great and believable characters with a that has a number of twist and turns. You will want see what is next t in the series." Read more

"...So, needless to say I loved Jesse. He is protective and good at his job. I like how he easily handles Kate and great he is at his job...." Read more

"...interwoven through the suspenseful happenings make this book a joy to read. I feel like these characters are known to me and that I care about them...." Read more

"...Well written the story starts with a female FBI agent who has finished working a case with her partner and brother, Jesse Hamilton...." Read more

63 customers mention "Character development"59 positive4 negative

Customers like the well-developed characters in the book. They enjoy the banter between them and the interactions between the Alpha characters. The Hamilton men are interesting and different from each other, but they can rely on each other. The strong-willed woman and protective man are also mentioned.

"Great and believable characters with a that has a number of twist and turns. You will want see what is next t in the series." Read more

"...So, needless to say I loved Jesse. He is protective and good at his job. I like how he easily handles Kate and great he is at his job...." Read more

"...Character development and a great backstory interwoven through the suspenseful happenings make this book a joy to read...." Read more

"...I loved Jesse. He is such a strong character. Kate is a fantastic heroine. She takes no crap and is a very strong woman. I loved their story...." Read more

25 customers mention "Heat content"25 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's steamy scenes and romantic elements. They find it a well-balanced blend of mystery, action, and romance. The characters have strong chemistry that makes the pages glow.

"...Jesse and Kate have chemistry so hot the pages almost burn just from the intense looks they give each other...." Read more

"...There is Alpha Males, strong willed woman and steamy oh so steam scenes. Had me on the edge of my seat...." Read more

"...As well as some emotional traumas as well. It will also have some steamy scenes too...." Read more

"...I love Jesse and Kate. Both characters are solidly written, with a spot of HOTT...." Read more

14 customers mention "Pacing"11 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They find it engaging and keep them hooked until the end. The story draws them in and keeps them hooked.

"...I thought the story was very interesting and kept me on my toes at all times never knowing when The Facilitator was going to strike next...." Read more

"...It is very well written and grabs you for the whole ride .i.e. the rest of the books in this series. If you like "hot" scenes this has it...." Read more

"...This book is good for a quick read and kept me on my toes it just needs to be finesse'd and smoothed out more." Read more

"...However, I feel that some of the words used for body parts were unnecessarily crude...." Read more

30 customers mention "Emotional depth"20 positive10 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the emotional depth of the book. Some find it engaging and passionate, with intense desire and love. Others feel there is too much angst and clichéd situations, which hinder their enjoyment. They also mention the sentences are short and abrupt, with too many tense changes and missing words.

"This was a very good book with romance, danger, suspense and heartbreak...." Read more

"...Too much minute detail and angst through most of the book, with repetitive information, circle thinking by both main characters...." Read more

"I loved the tension between Kate and Jesse at the beginning and then once he inserts himself in her life to help keep her safe the feelings they..." Read more

"...His Desire was a speedy carefree enterprise, loaded with a lot of tension, heap of chemistry between the two fundamental characters...." Read more

25 customers mention "Writing quality"5 positive20 negative

Customers find the writing quality poor. They mention that the sentences are short and abrupt, with spelling, grammatical, editing, and sentence structure errors that leave them confused. The writing lacks depth and is hard to read due to blank pages. Many readers also mention that the book has too many tense changes and left out words. Overall, they feel the writing lacks grip and is like a boring rendition of stated facts.

"...The writing here has some grammar errors: spelling, punctuation, sentence structure errors...." Read more

"...Unfortunately, I am disappointed. Too much minute detail and angst through most of the book, with repetitive information, circle thinking by both..." Read more

"First, the negatives. It is a small thing, but the grammar mistakes, mis-spellings, and word choices were annoying...." Read more

"Kate was easy to like, she has a heart but she can also look after herself, the scene in the hospital was a good example of how Sheila Kell has made..." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2024
    Great and believable characters with a that has a number of twist and turns. You will want see what is next t in the series.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2017
    I really enjoyed this story. I thought the story was very interesting and kept me on my toes at all times never knowing when The Facilitator was going to strike next. I liked that most of the characters have some form of military/FBI/CIA training and experience. Even though I felt that some parts were a little slow while getting to know Jesse and his family, I still loved this personal part of the story.

    Jesse Hamilton and his family were probably my favorite part of this book. The Hamilton family have their own business called HIS where they use their specialties in their security business. AJ the youngest male Hamilton happens to be Kate's partner in the FBI. Jesse is the oldest Hamilton and has the hots for Kate. Unfortunately he is the target of an unknown assailant and Kate is caught in the crossfires. Jesse is willing to do anything and everything to protect her. This means Jesse is determined to stay close to Kate, and the more time they spend together the deeper his feelings for her become. So, needless to say I loved Jesse. He is protective and good at his job. I like how he easily handles Kate and great he is at his job. Not to mention how amazing he is with his family and the closeness he has with his family whether they are blood related or not.

    My only issue with this book and why I almost knocked it down a star is because I really did not like Kate. Don't get me wrong she had some really great moments, she's a good friend, and fits in with Jesse's family so perfectly. I just wish that she wasn't so irrational about the severity of her safety and insisted on putting herself in harms way. It also annoyed me that anytime someone tried to protect her she took it as an insult that she couldn't protect herself and the male just needed to fulfill so alpha macho testosterone. (view spoiler) But at the same time swooned like a fangirl whenever Jesse inquired about her safety or stood as a shield to protect her from potential harm. Among countless other things that made me have to walk away from this book numerous times, I still really enjoyed it.

    I definitely recommend this book because even though there is an obvious romance slowing burning up these pages, the actual mystery and suspense surrounding this book was great. I really enjoyed the story and the suspense of danger lurking around every corner.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2025
    This book had so many twists and turns the pages turned on their own. Really good story with Kate and Jesse. Received a free copy.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2018
    His Desire is the first book in the HIS series by Sheila Kell. and she has written an intensely riveting suspense story that will keep you guessing to the very end. Jesse and Kate have chemistry so hot the pages almost burn just from the intense looks they give each other. Character development and a great backstory interwoven through the suspenseful happenings make this book a joy to read. I feel like these characters are known to me and that I care about them. I never felt as if the characters were thrown into the mix for no reason they all had purpose and added immensely to the storyline. The twists and turns about why and who is the protagonist in the story kept me guessing until the end. Be prepared for a real twist at the end. I love the HEA ending and the journey it took for Jesse and Kate to reach it. Loved this book and I can't wait to read the next chapter in the series.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2017
    This was a very good book with romance, danger, suspense and heartbreak. Well written the story starts with a female FBI agent who has finished working a case with her partner and brother, Jesse Hamilton. She is attracted to Jesse and dislikes him at the same time due to the fact that he is stern and likes to aggravate her. The attraction is mutual but neither will admit it. He happens to meet up with her by accident one morning when they are shot at by a drive by shooter. She is shot in the hand and doesn't know if she will lose the use of her hand. They don't know which one was being shot at or if or was a coincidence. He is former FBI and has enemies just as she does. After the second attempt on her life Jesse feels it is Kate who is the target but can't convince her. She gets an FBI security detail for safety but Jesse runs Hamilton Investigation and Security, a highly reliable company he formed with his brothers and they are protecting her as well. Jesse moves into her apartment to be with her 24-7 to ensure her safety and further their acquaintance. Well, the story really takes off from there and the attraction turns into something more as does the story which ends with a surprising ending. Very good.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2024
    This story was full of action and was fun to read. I loved Jesse. He is such a strong character. Kate is a fantastic heroine. She takes no crap and is a very strong woman. I loved their story. The book is a great kick off to the series. It makes me want to learn more about the rest of the family.

Top reviews from other countries

  • Di
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved It!!
    Reviewed in Canada on January 21, 2017
    Out of all romance books that I read I can't resist a book with suspense and danger mixed with lust/love along with an alpha male protecting his loved ones. Sheila Kell delivers with this book, portraying a protective and possessive alpha male coupled with an equally capable woman who can take care of herself and doesn't like to receive orders when it questions her capabilities. I immediately fell in love with Jesse and Kate, he's a man with sex appeal and authority who runs and owns HIS. Kate is an FBI agent who can hold her own in any situation. Even though she is tough on the outside she is still a warm loving person with a huge heart on the inside. The author wrote a complete book which was very thorough with suspense, danger, lust/love along with a few surprises in the end that I didn't see coming. I can't wait to read more of the HIS men and if it's anything like this book I'm not going to be disappointed.....kudos to the author!!
  • Leonie Duncan
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very good read with lots of twists and turns, give it a go
    Reviewed in Australia on February 13, 2017
    This book was free so it is only polite that I write an honest review. I do not give the storyline away, there is a blurb that will interest you enough to read this book.
    I gave it 5 starts so I must like it a lot. There is lots of sexual tension and intrigue to keep you very interested. Sheila Kell does a really good job of crafting a story. The characters are believable and in depth. There are some funny moments, even though this is a serious book. There is a very good romance twisted amongst the threats of danger.
  • kimberley carr
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love a good romantic suspense and this book certainly had ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2014
    I love a good romantic suspense and this book certainly had it in the bucket load. We have a feisty female lead who rarely takes no for an answer and a hot alpha male who will protect and defend those he has feelings for. Just the sort of characters i love. The 'bad guy' in the story is straight out of the creepy section of bad guys :)
    I found it hard to leave this book alone, the suspense was top notch and the romance was scorching hot.I personally could not have asked for more as i love romantic suspense books. Shelia Kell has a style of writing that reminded me of other romantic suspense writes i love, but also with a style that is uniquely hers. This is the first book in a series i feel that will explore that could explore the lives of the other H.I.S employees. I cannot give you too much away as being a suspense book i do not want to ruin anything for you, but i will say the conversations between Jesse and Kate are sparky and i love that in the characters it made me laugh and root for their decisions that they made so much more. A brilliant read that keeps you hooked right from the first chapter.
  • JennOLeary05
    4.0 out of 5 stars Exciting Read
    Reviewed in Canada on October 30, 2024
    His Desire is an exciting, steamy, suspenseful read.
    Sheila Kell keeps you guessing throughout this book and leaves you wanting more.
  • A Woman of a Certain Age
    4.0 out of 5 stars Pleasantly Surprised
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 15, 2018
    I downloaded this book as it was free and a good way to try an author I had never read before. Initially I wasn't sure if I would stick with it as the constant bickering between Kate and Jesse, all to cover their attraction to each other was all rather predictable. But as the story developed so did their relationship and it turned into a very good read.
    We are introduced to Jesse's numerous brothers and sister but don't get to see much of their individual characters. Just enough to know that they are a very tight knit family who definitely look out for their own. I'm assuming we will get more rounded characters in the rest of the series as their individual stories are told.
    I did also think that the repeated "I'm not going to tell him/her I love them first" scenes were not strictly believable for 2 strong willed adults who spend their working days dealing with the nasty realities of life..
    But I have to admit that there were a couple of twists that I really did not see coming. A nice change to not know who had done it until the last minute.
    I definitely plan on continuing with this series.

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