TAKEN is a compilation of six short stories by author Lora Leigh. All were previously published but together for the first time in the edition except for Night Hawk. Night Hawk is a really short story (11 pages) and is the only story that is the first time in print.
Reno's Chance -- brings us Raven who has longed for her best friend's brother, a Navy SEAL. She doesn't know that Reno has been staying away from her but will soon be on a mission to take her heart as his own.
For Maggie's Sake -- Navy SEAL Joe finds his ex-lover in custody and thinks she is hiding information on a crime. Maggie might be hiding information but it has nothing to do with the crime her husband was involved in but on the marriage she had endured.
Atlanta Heat -- Emerson has always had a thing for Macey, but the SEAL is under the command of her overprotective godfather, so he stays off limits. Until an attempted kidnapping puts them in close quarters giving neither of them space to hide what they feel.
Night Hawk -- Travis Caine and Lillian Belle have been meeting for three years, late at night, with no names given. A mutual enemy has returned so it could be the final time they meet ... can they take the step both have wanted for so long.
Cooper's Fall -- Former ranger Ethan Cooper has been watching pretty Sara Fox from his window and he likes what he sees. When danger arrives he can not stand back but will step forward even if it means losing his heart.
Sheila's Passion -- Ex-Marine, Nick has been through some bad stuff, but Sheila was just the challenge he needed. She has sworn off love but she finds temptation in the idea of friends with benefits. Too bad her heart really wants more.
TAKEN will take you to six enchanting places while all of them detonate in sensual delight. Author Lora Leigh is a master of erotic pleasure and though these stories are all short ... they are not short on pleasure and action. Just what you expect from Ms. Leigh and her heroes and the women they fall for. The men are always strong but the women are just as tough and don't hide behind their men ... they stand beside them and often up to them.
My one complaint on this book would be with Night Hawk. As readers of Ms. Leigh will recognize this one is connected to her Maverick and Black Jack books. It seemed almost like a deleted scene rather than a short story and didn't seem to fit in with the rest. That said TAKEN is still a fantastic book for when you need a pick me up and don't have a lot of reading time ... just grab this book, pick a story and enjoy.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Lora Leigh has
captivated millions with her sizzling tales. Here, together
for the first time, in a short story collection:
Renoβs Chance
Ever since she was a girl, Raven has longed for her
friend's brother, Reno, a Navy SEAL. What she doesn't
realize is that his true mission is to get into her heart.
For Maggie's Sake
Maggie is in custody with Joe's SEALs team. Joe, her
ex-lover, thinks Maggie is hiding information. He plans to
seduce her to get it, but when an enemy captures Maggie,
only Joe can save her.
Atlanta Heat
Em has wanted Macey forever. But as a SEAL under the
command of her overprotective godfather, Macey is off-
limitsβ¦until a kidnapping attempt forces them to share close
quartersβand a forbidden desire.
Night Hawk
For three years, Travis βBlack Jackβ Caine and Lillian
βNight Hawkβ Belle have been meeting, late at night. No
names given. But tonight is different. An enemy has
returned, and Travis and Lillian may never meet again. Are
they brave enough to give in to desire and stand together?
Cooperβs Fall
Former ranger Ethan never expected to get an eyeful of
prim Sarah Fox from his window. But now his blood is on fire
for her.
Sheilaβs Passion
As an ex-Marine, Nick's been through some hard things.
But when it comes to Sheila, he has his biggest challenge
yet. Sheila has sworn off love, but when Nick tempts her
into becoming friends with benefits, he intends to make her
his forever.
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