Taken Again

Taken #2

by Cali MacKay, Julie Farrell

Sometimes letting go of your biggest secret is the only way to love again.

When Seth broke Carter’s heart ten years ago, Carter vowed it would never happen again. Carter has spent the last decade trying to get on with his life, but when Seth shows up, desperate for his help with a secret only Carter knows, Carter finds it hard to resist helping his former lover, even if Carter’s anger is still alive and well.

Rock star, Seth Black, has worked hard and made sacrifices to climb to the top of the music charts. Surrounded by adoring fans and living the life he’s always wanted, a dark secret from his past now refuses to let him enjoy his stardom and threatens his very life. Carter is the only person Seth has ever trusted with his secret and the only one he can turn to for help, but Seth burned that bridge when he screwed over Carter all those years ago on his rise to the top.

The last thing Carter wants in his life is more of Seth’s lies and betrayal, but with no one else to watch Seth’s back, Carter agrees to help him figure out who’s behind the threats. With Seth’s career and life on the line, can they overcome their heartache and anger, to leave behind their past and find a future together? Or will Seth’s secret destroy them both?

***This is a steamy M/M romance. Although part of a series, this book can easily be read as a standalone and has a happily ever after.***

Genres: Romance, M M Romance, Contemporary

200 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 6, 2016

About the author

Cali MacKay is a NY Times and USA Today bestselling author. She lives in New England with her husband, two girls and their crazy mutt. When not tapping away on her laptop and getting her characters into trouble, she can be found designing book covers for other authors, wrangling her girls, and splicing DNA.

She's also a decent potter, adventurous cook, and a horrible gardener.

Reviews

[Earlyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

this was a carbon copy of the first book. Names were changed and circumstances vary, but the plot was basically the same.

[Katie Townsend · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved

Taken again was so beautifully written and amazing

I fell so in love with carter and Seth they stole my heart

Carter and Seth's connection was so intense I could not put there story down

Taken again broke my heart in parts but also melted it and put it back together again

Well I was reading taken again it felt like I was there sharing there journey if ups and downs with them I wanted to hug them

Thank you for sharing this beautifully written story with us

[Anke]

Put this book on my nope shelf as I didn't like the sample of the first one (author's writing is not for me), so I won't accidentally buy this.

[Lisa koons · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again, these ladies rocked it!!

I fell in love with the guys from the Tipsy Goat in the first book and the just keep getting better. You feel everything the guys do as you go along for the ride. It is fluid and moves at a good pace. Love it!!

[Coral Mitchell · Rating 4 out of 5]

MM. Explicit content. When Seth broke Carter’s heart ten years ago, Carter vowed it would never happen again. Carter spent the last decade trying to get on with his life. Carter finds it hard to resist helping his former lover, even if Carter’s anger is still alive and well. Rock star, Seth Black, worked hard and made personal sacrifices to climb to the top of the music charts. Carter is the only person Seth ever trusted with his secret and the only one he can turn to for help, but Seth burned that bridge when he screwed over Carter all those years ago on his rise to the top. Seth is difficult to resist when he arrives vulnerable and willing to come out to the public for Carter. Carter finds himself still drawn to Seth after all these years but only is Seth is willing to be with him publicly, not hidden away in shame. Lots of steamy scenes as the two former lovers reunite to help Seth.
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.

[Kirsty Lyon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book starts off with a bang and does not stop!!!
The collaboration between these two writers hooks you from the start and you just can't put the book down!
This book picks up where Taken Back finished but concentrates on Carter and Seth.
I honestly enjoyed the book and look forward to future collaborations by the authors.

[Wendy Hodges · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exciting and intense read, full on from the first page. Being blackmailed Seth seeks help from the only person that knows his secret, trouble is he not only broke his heart but betrayed him in the worst way years before. Carter is not keen to talk or listen at first but finally relents. Suspenseful and some intrigue with a fast pace throughout, I read this in just a few hours and couldn't put it down so it was a late night. I enjoyed the spark between Carter and Seth, despite their bickering it was obvious there was deep feelings involved. The sexual content is explicit and hot as it was in the first book, be aware this is M/M so it isn't a read for those that aren't keen on that subject matter because it goes throughout the story. These two authors work really well together to write a swoon worthy panty melting hot series, you just do not want to put down.

[Cynthia Whisler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book

Once again this was a great story. Both main characters, Seth and Carter were so well-written and portrayed. The storyline was deep and at times a bit dark but as they say Love conquers all. This book as well was an inspirational story. Hopefully one day we all can live in a harmonious society.

[GossamerMyst · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic!!

The second book in the series is just as sexy, funny and spellbounding as the first and I already want more and Liam looking forward to reading both books again for years to come.

[Christine Frieseke-Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is something about these characters that just makes me want to head up to the Tipsy Goat and knock back some cold ones with these guys. I loved Carter in the first book, so I couldn't wait to see what man stole his heart. When Seth comes back into Carter's life, Carter doesn't want to let him back in. Seth shattered his heart years earlier when he couldn't be with Carter publicly. Here they are in the same boat. Seth's career has taken off and now someone is blackmailing him and he needs Carter's help. The pull is strong between these two and they can't help but give in to what they feel for each other.

There are some totally hot scenes in here. Loved the M/M/M scene! So hot! I love these characters and this band of brothers from the Tipsy Goat. They are so committed to their friends as well as their loved ones. I'm hoping that the next book is Travis! Loved it ladies!

[Kevin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty much identical plot to first book. Guy spurned by lover for his career is approached years later when there's trouble. Tons of sex, threats, indecision, and detective work.