Taken

by Lucia Jordan

Here is the first book in the ‘Taken’ Series, a seriously hot and provocative romance by Lucia Jordan, written in her signature style of high passion with searing depictions of sex and emotion. Alicia is a rising star at her architecture firm specialising in the restoration of both the ornate and the historical. Her qualifications have her on the fast track for a promotion that could make all of her dreams come true, though the board wants her to prove it beyond any doubt and there’s one last test that stands in her way - to restore a southern plantation. It should have been a run of the mill assignment; in and out, and then back to the city for her promotion but the plantation proves to be much more than she could have ever anticipated. Soon after arriving on location, she meets the man who owns the property, his name is Beau, and he’s as sexually virile as he is tanned and toned. He’s the perfect southern gentleman, full of charm and wit. Beau makes no effort to hide the fact that he wants Alicia and will do anything to have her. But what’s the sexual secret he’s hiding in his antebellum mansion? Can Alicia meet the challenge and handle his sexual desires? And will saving the plantation prove to be more than she bargained for? This ebook contains very hot and explicit descriptions of romantic activity. Only mature readers should download this book.

Genres: Erotica

48 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 3, 2014

About the author

Since releasing her first romance book in 2012, Lucia Jordan has done more than just write stories. She has helped define a genre. As a pioneer of the digital romance revolution, Lucia has penned hundreds of sizzling titles, delighted millions of readers, and earned thousands of five-star reviews. Her ability to blend emotional depth with uninhibited passion has made her a household name, with her hit novel Rock Hard earning a coveted nod as the #1 must-read erotic novel by Women's Health magazine.

But Lucia’s passion extends beyond the page. As the creative force and founding author behind Wild Hearts Romance, she is a champion for the indie community, dedicated to lifting up new voices in a genre she calls powerful, valid, and necessary. She writes for the dreamers and the risk-takers to craft stories that leave nothing to the imagination and remind us all that everyone deserves a happily-ever-after.

When she isn’t fantasizing about her next spicy scene or advocating for fellow writers, Lucia can be found in her sanctuary, a cozy garden gazebo in the Pacific Northwest. It is here that she retreats with her literary trio of cats, Ursula, Colette, and Daphne, to let her imagination wander. With a cup of tea in hand, she dreams up the sizzling plotlines and unforgettable adventures that have made her a bestseller.

Reviews

[Toni Lewis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well this was a short story and I wasn't ready for it to be over yet . But Beau requested for Alicia to come out to his plantation. She is a top notch architect and he needs someone to help redo a barn on his property the town wants torn down . Many reason why Beau wants it keep , but u need to read to find out why

[LiLu · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Lovely Into.

I usually hate stories that are told thru multiple books, however, this author is upfront about it. Therefore, the reader knows they will be getting an unfinished story. This author writes very short stories, more importantly, very well written with a well defined storyline. Looking forward to the rest of this story.

[Meleka Taylor · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is the story of Alicia. She is the top historical architect at her job. She is given the job of restoring a plantation in Georgia. She really doesn't want it due to the fact the job is a simple task for her. She likes challenges. But in order to prove to her boss that she is deserving of the promotion she has been seeking, she has to excel at this assignment.

When she arrives at the plantation, she sees that it is in great condition. The work that is required of her is to be in the barn. The owner, who is an excellent carpenter and craftsman, has been renovating the mansion but realized the barn area is beyond his skills. When Alicia meets the owner, Beau Lawless, there is instant attraction.

This seems like the typical story: working girl, capable man, instant attraction, sex the same night, etc. The story moves too fast for me. There is no development of feelings between the characters. And the reader is blindsided with the fact that Beau is into BDSM. There is no finesse on how it was introduced. I thought it was weird that he would show Alicia his playroom after a few hours of knowing her. He didn't know if that information would scare her away. He knew nothing about her.

He also got too attached to her after one night. "I missed you..."? How could he say that when she was in his house the whole night? It didn't make sense. They could have courted since he is a Southern gentleman. He didn't romance her to my satisfaction. I know these characters are headstrong people that like a challenge but I don't believe that it was conveyed in this story. There was no development of the attraction. Just because the author says the characters are attracted doesn't mean she really communication that throughout the story. There was no emotion. I don't believe Beau liked Alicia in the same capacity as she liked him. "He saw a challenge, a strong woman that he wanted to dominate with pure pleasure." What happens when she is no longer that strong woman?

What I didn't care for the most in the story was the fact that at the beginning of the story the female is a woman that knows where she is going and is driven to get there. Basically 2 days with a man and she starts to lose sight of why she is in Georgia in the first place. She doesn't care about her promotion. She starts to lose herself in Beau. I will not be recommending this installment. It moved too fast and it didn't keep my interest. Maybe next time Ms. Jordan.

[Michelle Rawls · Rating 4 out of 5]

Breathless

Alicia and Beau have an undeniable connection. Lucia Jordan had again penned a steamy hot story that leaves you breathless. She has the ability to weave an interesting story that has you panting and wanting more. She has a knack for erotica that not only is hot, but keeps the reader on the edge.

Happy Reading,


The Official Dcbookreviewer

[Hope · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

Beau and Alicia have a check of a start,lol. I can't wait to see how the get the sheriff to leave without actually destroying anything. Way to go.