I never thought being saved from pain, degradation and death could come at such a twisted price.He is nightmares made flesh, the living embodiment of everything I fear. Yet in my darkest hour, he is the one who comes for me.If he demands my submission in return, how can I deny him? Taken is the first book in Nora Ash’s dirty, suspense-filled Omegaverse serial. Want your alphas dominating and your … Omegaverse serial. Want your alphas dominating and your romance scorching? This is the story for you.
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Um, this was hot! I’m on to the next book :))
If you like Omegaverse smut, go for it.
This is one of my fav series, there’s intrigue, action, strong characters, the plot is original and developed in a fluid writing style and well-paced. Nora Ash writes also the steamiest sex scenes, so I’d recommend this book and series for fantasy/paranormal genre lovers who enjoy also an erotic edge.
This is the first book in the Alpha Series. This is a great introduction to this hot omegaverse series. The story ends with a cliffhanger. Thurlow Holmes is a new narrator to me. She did a great job with the n
DARK, DELICIOUS, & SEXY!!!
Title: Taken
Series: Alpha
Author: Nora Ash
Designation: Book 1 of 3 Part Serial, NOT A Standalone, Cliffhanger Ahead #omegaverse #romance #erotic #hotalphas
Reading Platform: Kindle Edition
My Rating: Four Sinfully Sexy Stars****
Oh my! Somebody call 911! I may have actually swooned after reading Taken, the first book of the Alpha Omegaverse serial by Nora Ash! And this is only the first installment! I was completely captivated, hanging on the edge of my seat with a death-grip on my ereader while my heart fluttered wildly in my chest, and this was in the first chapter! lol… By the time I got to the last page, I was heaving for my next breath. No one writes erotic romance quite like Nora Ash. I’ve been a fan for years and race to Amazon every time she has a new release and Ash didn’t disappoint in Taken! Did I like this book? Yes, very much! Now, let me tell you why!
Taken is an imaginative, riveting, seductive, fast-paced, well-crafted, easy-to-follow erotic romance with strong omegaverse elements. For folks unfamiliar with the term, Omegaverse is a subgenre of fan fiction in which canine-type characteristics are given to the characters, including alpha/beta/omega designations and usually contains strong themes of dominance, submission, possession, and typically also includes the strong use of ‘soul mates’ and the concept of sex or mating as a biological imperative. It varies with each author but I’ve always found Ash’s work in this particular fandom to be fascinating as well as titillating. The narrative is beautifully written with a first-person perspective from the heroine but as of yet, we don’t know her identity. The dialogue is smart, snappy, sexy, well-executed, flows effortlessly, and is balanced with the perfect combination of internal monologue. But the piece de resistance of every Ash story is her cast of always unique and intriguing characters. One of the things I love most about Ash’s writing is her ability to write harsh, gruff, growly, and bad to the bone alpha antiheroes and somehow make them sexy, engaging, and endearing to the reader. This is only the first installment, so we haven’t been formally introduced to the hero, or dare I say antihero. At this point, it’s yet to be determined, but that’s another thing I love about Ash’s work, her ability to always keep the reader guessing. No spoilers from me, but I will say this… Sexy, growly Alphas who take what they want-check! Beautiful reporter who’s in way over her head-check! Pulse-pounding danger, heart-seizing action, compelling drama, undeniable attraction, inescapable submission, explosive passion, and steamy sex-you bet! That and a whole lot more!
So I’ll ask again, did I like it? Yes, very much! Would I recommend it? You bet, and I am but only for adult readers. It does contain explicit language, violence, and sex, and definitely not suitable for anyone under 17. If you’ve never read Omegaverse fan fiction, don’t knock it till you’ve tried it! If you enjoy paranormal romance with elements of BDSM, you’ll probably love this story! But FYI, these Alphas are not shifters, they’re human with an overabundance of testosterone and alpha pheromones. As I stated above, this is not a standalone read and does end with a cliffhanger. Since this is only the first installment, it makes it difficult to rate the story but so far, so good. There are two more books in this serial and both are already available. Will I read this author again? Absolutely! I’ve already purchased the second and third books, Alpha Masquerade and Alpha Mated, which I intend to dive into immediately! And finally, was I entertained? Completely! Fabulous entertainment and an awesome read!