Even when the ransom is paid, I won’t let her go.She’s innocent, shielded from the dirty games her father plays. Until now.I’ve been watching her for weeks, and I’ve seen how every smile, every toss of her hair, every flick of her hips drives men wild. A sensual beauty who is completely oblivious to the power she wields.I’m not immune to her beauty.And I sure as hell know my gang isn’t immune to … beauty.
And I sure as hell know my gang isn’t immune to it after we kidnap her. That’s why I watch her, day and night. Keeping her safe, even if she blames me for all the pain and anguish in her life. But with every passing moment, my desire to possess her grows.
Before this is over, she will give herself to me.
Completely.
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I think this may have been my favorite Alexis Abbott book so far. It starts off right from the first line, that Lila is being kidnapped and all of the things that go through her mind during those moments. She is being kidnapped for ransom money, because her dad is a rich, stingy bad guy and the kidnappers try and get justice for wronged people and families. Interesting concept and since they were not mean to the kidnapped people, I didn’t have a problem with it myself. The main guy in charge, the hero of the book, Chains (I know, I know it’s not his real name *winks*), protects the kidnapped people. These two have really good chemistry, he makes her feel cherished and she feels safe with him. This was a really good storyline and I loved how everything played out.
I considered this a darker read, but I loved it. This was a safe read with one virgin and some baby batter…at her request. Some bdsm and daddy play. Kidnapper and captive. No ow drama, little om drama, Chains has to put one of his guys in check, but he handled him. An hfn, would have liked an epilogue with these two, but still really liked the book.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review.
Even when the ransom is paid, I son’t let her go. She’s innocent, shielded from the dirty games her father plays. Until now. I’ve been watching her for weeks, and I’ve seen how every smile, every toss of her hair, ever flick of her hips drives men wild. A sensual beauty who is completely oblivious to the power she wields. I’m not immune to her beauty. And I sure as heck know my gang isn’t immune to it after we kidnap her. That’s why I watch her, day and night. Keeping her safe, eve if she blames me for all the pain and anguish in her life. But with every passing moment, my desire to possess her grows. Before this is over, she will give herself to me. Completely.
If you are in the mood for a darker book then you do not want to miss Stealing Her. I read this in one sitting and could not put it down. We meet Chains whose life was greatly affected by his childhood after his father dies and a dirty banker steals his house basically from his mother. Now his job is to kidnap daughters of the dirty bankers and ransom them. However Lila is different from all the others. She is not the usual pampered brat. Lila has a father that is hard on her. He is cold and she is always trying to gain his approval. Maybe by being kidnapped she will find what she is looking for that her father can not give her. This you have to read to find out. As always Alexis Abbott has done an amazing job with this book and I loved every single second of it.
I loved the newest book from Alexis Abbott! When Lila woke up to start her day the last thing she thought would happen is she w ok old be kidnapped and thrown into a cell, but that’s just what happens to her. For Chains this should be a simple kidnap, ransom and release scheme he and his crew have done before, but Chloe is anything but an ordinary kidnap mark and the ransom situation is against anything but what he is used to dealing with. Chloe begins to see Chains in a different light and in turn sees her father in a very different light as well. What has her questioning Stockholm Syndrome turns into so much more if both are brave enough to face it together.
When Lila is kidnapped in order for her wealthy father to pay a ransom, things do not pan out as expected. Chains will do whatever he has to in order to protect and keep Lila safe. This is another well written flawless story from this talented author, and this story is filled with action, suspense, lies, secrets, twists and love. I was totally captivated throughout this addictive page turner, and I cannot wait to read more from this author, whose work I highly recommend for all readers.
At her father’s eyes Lila felt not enough and when she was kidnapped she learned things that were not as she had thought. With a sordid past upon him Chain was struggling with his feelings and emotions toward Lila. Liked the Lila and Chain strong emotions and how they got the upper hand. Used to the author’s ruthless mafia bad boy stories, found this a little tamed but still there was action, deceive, suspense, revenge, violence, romance and passion.
This was a good suspenseful romance story with kidnapping and revenge involved. I liked Chains and Lila. He wasn’t an angel, but he wasn’t as dark and depraved as I was expecting. Lila was just a good girl constantly trying to win her father’s affection. A good Stockholm’s Syndrome romance.
Stealing Her has an interesting storyline, the characters are well developed and the twists surprised me. Lila and Chain’s story is full of drama, kidnapping, betrayal, secrets, passion and steam.
Interesting plot. A little different from your normal Alexis Abbott book. The story-line flowed smoothly throughout. The characters were developed and easily relatable. I loved how the chemistry slowly built up as the story went along. The twist and turns made the story more entertaining and enjoyable. I can’t wait to see what Alexis comes up with next.
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Arc review for honest review. When Lila is kidnapped off campus for ransom and things go wrong Chain the leader of the men that kidnapped her protects her .this story is Awesome .
Awesome story of a kidnapper who opens the eyes of his victim. Lila has been completely controlled by her wealthy father. Chains runs a gang that kidnaps young wealthy women from their parents for ransom. Lila try’s to be compliant towards the kidnapers but knows she’s not going Stockholm syndrome. There is suspense, angst and a HEA. I received a complimentary copy of this book and chose to write a review. I look forward to reading future books by Ms. Abbott.
This book has so much potential. I liked having some insight into Lila’s back story, but I had a hard time connecting with the story. It seemed to me like even though she was a student at MIT, she wasn’t very smart. I realize she was sheltered, but “Daddy said” was her only thoughts. I also thought things happened so fast it didn’t make sense. Chains was the leader, but his guys didn’t say anything about the change in routine. I loved the ending and how they got there. This wasn’t one of my favorites, but Ms. Abbott is still one of my main go-to authors. I volunteered to read an advanced reader copy and am under no obligation to leave this review.
I enjoyed the story it was entertaining enough that I recommend it. Chains has a lot demons that he deals with. He ends up kidnapping Lila but for her sounds horrific but she is treated better here than by her father so yes that says alot. She is lLocked in a celler and notices marks on the wall showing she was not the first one. And that is when Stockholm kicks..Anyhoo Enjoy
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This was a great book by Alexis. Lila is always trying to be the best at everything she does. She just wants her dad to be proud of her. She also thinks that everything she does is not good enough. Chains is the leader of his group and they target rich men and kidnp their daughters for ransom. Lila is his newest victim. During the time she is kidnapped she ends up learning things about her father that she doesn’t want to believe. Chains feels something for Lila and doesn’t know what to do about it. He has never felt this way about another person. Chains is willing to do whatever it takes to make Lila feel safe and protected. The chemistry between them is off the charts hot and they have a strong connection. They are each other’s person. They make each other whole. This book has a fantastic storyline with wonderful characters. There are lies, secrets and twists and turns in this story. Lila and Chains are perfect together and they fit perfectly together.
When is a kidnapping not a kidnapping? When the captor falls in love with the captive and keeps her safe from the rest of the world. Lila wakes up in a cold and wet cell, still groggy from the chloroform her kidnappers used on her. She is terrified and has no idea why anybody could possibly want to take her and hold her as a hostage. What she doesn’t know is that her captors are a “gang of thieves” who steal from rich, unscrupulous bankers and give back to the victims of their crimes. Lila has been raised to fear her father, yet try to emulate him as much as she can. Her life has been guided by the underlying desire to please him and earn his love. Chains and his crew kidnap her for ransom, knowing that her father will pay to save her. When it doesn’t happen that way, she finally understands that her life has been based on lies. This kidnapping is different for Chains, unlike anything he has experienced before. From the moment he saw Lila, he was drawn to her beauty and the need to protect her…even from his own crew! The bond that forms between them gets stronger each day until Chains decides to expose her father for the heartless criminal he is. As more of the truth starts to come out, Lila makes some heart-touching discoveries. All of the protagonists are excellently written and the most enjoyable of all is sweet Henry. The ending isn’t as strong as it could have been. It’s a scene that doesn’t quite fit for me, considering the relationship she had with her dad. Other than that, there’s happiness all around!
Such a great story. I really loved the storyline and the direction the author took.
This was not your normal kidnapping that you would read about. Think sexy robinhood.
I felt sorry for Lila. She work so hard to get her dad’s attention. She wanted his love and approval and no matter what she did there was just no way she was going to get it. That was plain to see. I am not certain that man even knew what love was. He was so cold and heartless it was unreal. I truly felt for her.
Chain was so sexy and had a good heart. He did not wish to harm the women he kidnapped. Sure he could of had them in better conditions but in all truth I think he brought to them humility and help them realize to appreciate what they really had. So I imagine he was taken off guard when it came to Lila. She was not your normal rich girl. There was not a snobby bone in her body.
I love the sexual tension that was between Chain and Lila and how hot and steamy it got. I love how protective Chain was of Lila and how he truly had her best interested at heart.
This was a great story and glad I got a chance to read it.
If you’re looking for an easy to follow, hot, steamy, sexy, smooth flowing read that captures your attention from the start. Congratulations my friends you’ve found it. The characters and scenes were realistic and believable. Twists and turns and unpredictable surprises that kept my eyes on the pages and on the edge of my seat. I followed the characters fascinated as their personalities transformed and blended. Vivid detailed descriptions were so life like and on point. The storyline was solided and well defined. Cold showers may be in order when your finished. Alexis Abbott did a remarkable job bringing this read together beautifully.
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I loved the blurb. I loved the start of the book, and how the h goes against her affable upbringing and begins the fight of her life. Lila was brave and strong, and then it felt like her character changed. Lila’s issues with her father seemed a bit trivialised by the Daddy Dom aspect. Chains tries to rationalise his Robin Hood behaviour but it doesn’t negate traumatising young women, however briefly. I would have enjoyed this book more if it owned the darkness. In this case, trying to make the bad guy not-so-bad didn’t work for me. That’s just me, though. The author is a solid writer and tells a great story.
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Where to start? I’ll start by saying I absolutely adore Alexis. I have since I first discovered her.
I liked the bases of this story. I loved the characters. They were wonderful and very likeable.
What I didn’t like and don’t care for is the first 50% of the book being written in a way that says the same things over and over just in different ways. It gets boring after a while in my opinion. That’s why it took me 4 days to read. I just couldn’t get into it. I know if I stick with it long enough it gets better. And it did. But this is a pattern that I hope she gets out of.
I still love this author and will continue to read her stories.
This author knows how to pack a punch in a short time and doesn’t disappoint once again in this read. Chains is the leader of a “gang” that reminds me of Robin Hood, his methods may be a bit unorthodox but he gets his point across and always gets his money, except with Lila. Lila is a wallflower, no friends except for one best friend and her dog, always trying to do her best to make her dad proud. Even when she is “kidnapped” her thoughts stray to her dad how she can make him proud in the situation. What she doesn’t expect is for her feelings for Chains to cloud her judgement and while she questions her judgement, Chains is going through the same thoughts about her. But when her dad throws a wrench in his plans, he will do anything to protect Lila from the real monster.
An amazing read with steam, suspense, some action, surprises and twists and turns along the way. I really enjoyed this read. I loved how Chains sensitive side shines through at times and then he turns into a true alpha man who claims and protects what is his. Lila, even though a wallflower, exudes strength and finally does something she wants not because she wants to impress daddy and her strength grows after each page. It was hard to put this book down and I loved how there was little to no drama between them, no jealousies and how neither of them shied or ran away from their growing feelings.
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy and expressed my honest opinion*
When I started reading I couldn’t put it down. Alexis Abbott is magnifysent and amazing writer.I cannot wait to read more of there books.Keep up the great work.You should definitely read this book.Can’t wait for the next book.