So Taken By: Book I: Pathways Series

by Justina Carp

Do you desire a long-term companion? One worthy of walking beside you down life’s path? A consort that provides a place of comfort and peace to you and your home. Do you often find yourselves unimpressed by the women you meet daily? Think that you deserve more? Deep down, you know there must be a better way.
If only you could have a worthy woman to pursue…

A woman who is truly an honor to have on your arm. We all love the chase and acquiring the prize. Imagine being able to obtain the exact woman you desire.

She doesn’t exist.

Well, let’s find, or create her together.

Pathways© can help you.

Let us show you the path.


I practice my mantras, I show up to my corporate job daily, and I strive to be a good friend. I am a good person. I will not allow this...this being to tell me I am property.

The Elite function above the rule of the normal world. We do what we want, when we want. I saw her. I wanted her, so now she is mine. The sooner she comes to terms with this the better.

Obedience is the path to ecstasy.

Author's So Taken By is a DARK BWWM Romance meant for mature audiences. Alpha Man, Billionaire Romance, and interracial/age gap pairing.

Trigger There is mention of child sexual abuse very breifly and other disturbing scenes. Reader discretion is advised.

Genres: Dark Romance

238 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 10, 2025

Reviews

[Keepingupwithlauryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars and more

I read this book in a day and a half probably less since I started it last night and it’s noon. But holy moly this book is so good !! I was sure at first with the whole master / pet path ( no pun intended ) but boy let me tell you I love it! I say Justina post somewhere and she was advertising it let’s just say she did her thing! I can’t find her socials but hope to find her soon to tell her she has a gem on her hands I want kels and kashas and viv’s story and I want Mario with a BW ofc this book had me laughing out loud this is the first book in a long time to keep my attention fully I’m almost sad I don’t and more stories from her. But until later !! Don’t walk run and get this book it’s so good and just the right amount of dark ( also is there supernatural Easter eggs ??? )

[Nita · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wild

This book took me on a ride baby. It's and very interesting take on captive captor romance dynamic. I was thoroughly entertaining from starting to finish I mean the story had me to chokehold because what did I read and why did I like it so much. I cannot wait for the rest of the books series I think I'm most excited about Finn's book because that dude is a whole nutcase and I'm so here for it.

[Neek · Rating 5 out of 5]

I fear if the Pathways got ahold of me, I’d be a hashtag by chapter 3

Loved this. The squad had me laughing and gasping out loud. Great first book and I can’t wait to read more. I really want to see what Mario has in store but Finn, I fear might be taking more than a pan upside the head next.

[Tanaka · Rating 4 out of 5]

good start to a series

Enjoyed the book overall but the ending felt a bit flat I didn’t feel an immediate pull to read the next book and this story felt a bit unfinished or rushed. I’m also not a big fan of big friendship groups dating each other it feels too ‘convenient’ but that’s just me. This the author’s debut so expect some grammar and spelling errors but nothing that takes away from the experience.

[Keya · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an excellent and unexpected surprise. I loved this book so much and I grabbed this book based on a recommend recommendation and had no idea what it was about and I loved every single page of this book and I cannot wait to finish the series. The characters in this book are so well written and so funny and the plot is amazing and the spice is off the charts.

[Rachel Putnam · Rating 5 out of 5]

really good

This book is so good. And really funny. I laughed thru the whole book. Definitely worth reading. There were a couple of editing problems, but not so many that it was distracting. I definitely recommend it.

[Deana Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Authentic AA strength and resilience

I really enjoyed this book. It certainly left me wanting more of the story. Will continue to read onto the next book. Entertaining and a page turner

[Danzey'S · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read

Do yourself a favor and make sure you read this series!!!!!!! I spent so much time talking to this book. 😂😂 All I can say is I'm hooked and wtf is wrong with me? 😂