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Taken & Given
When Julia swears revenge, she has no idea the price it will carry.
Northern Italy, 133 BC - At sunrise Julia's life consisted of friends, family and keeping the identity of her lover a secret. By nightfall, it had all been torn from her. Tribal raiders burn her home to the ground and force her into chains as a slave. As the tribesmen take her and the other captives north beyond the mountains, she offers the gods what little she has left - even her flesh - in exchange for revenge.
But the heart is not so easily controlled. She soon finds herself at the mercy of Saxa, an innocent young woman whose mischievous charm she can barely resist. But as the bond between them grows, she discovers who the young woman really is – sister to the same ruthless warlord who murdered her friends and family. The situation comes to a head and Julia must choose; Saxa or revenge for her family. Meanwhile, a young nobleman refuses to accept things as they are, and begins a desperate plot to have the captives brought home, no matter the price.
Click on the cover image for a look inside, and download a free sample. If you love strong women, female leads, female protagonists, or just girls with swords, then you will love this book.
Northern Italy, 133 BC - At sunrise Julia's life consisted of friends, family and keeping the identity of her lover a secret. By nightfall, it had all been torn from her. Tribal raiders burn her home to the ground and force her into chains as a slave. As the tribesmen take her and the other captives north beyond the mountains, she offers the gods what little she has left - even her flesh - in exchange for revenge.
But the heart is not so easily controlled. She soon finds herself at the mercy of Saxa, an innocent young woman whose mischievous charm she can barely resist. But as the bond between them grows, she discovers who the young woman really is – sister to the same ruthless warlord who murdered her friends and family. The situation comes to a head and Julia must choose; Saxa or revenge for her family. Meanwhile, a young nobleman refuses to accept things as they are, and begins a desperate plot to have the captives brought home, no matter the price.
Click on the cover image for a look inside, and download a free sample. If you love strong women, female leads, female protagonists, or just girls with swords, then you will love this book.
261 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 29, 2017
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July 2, 2018
“The fighting had ended but for the captives, the struggle had only begun.”The writing is on point – not to poetic or even dragging – so the scenes take their own pace and go on smoothly. The romance is well done, even though it makes me sad to see Julia being treated sometimes poorly by Siegfried, and I really want to see what happens next in their relationship and in the plot.
Regarding the plot, it's also well developed. It takes its own pace and there isn't too much focus on the romantic relationships, which can deteriorate a story. It’s a political story, and the author doesn’t sugarcoat it and that’s an amazing asset.
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May 24, 2017
Taken & Given is a well written, easy read. The story captivates from the beginning and keeps the reader guessing what will come next.
It is the story of a young Italian girl, Julia, who watches her father die in battle at the hands of a barbarian prince and is taken into captivity as a slave. The tale is woven around the people who took her, her sister and a beloved family slave, as well as those attempting in a very imperfect way, to rescue her.
The ending is surprising, but very satisfying. It shows just how much Julia changes from beginning to end.
DJ Umber is definitely a name to watch.
It is the story of a young Italian girl, Julia, who watches her father die in battle at the hands of a barbarian prince and is taken into captivity as a slave. The tale is woven around the people who took her, her sister and a beloved family slave, as well as those attempting in a very imperfect way, to rescue her.
The ending is surprising, but very satisfying. It shows just how much Julia changes from beginning to end.
DJ Umber is definitely a name to watch.
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