Mia Russo had her whole life ahead of her. She was a junior studying physical therapy at UCSD, an avid surfer, and a triathlete—up until the day she became a human trafficking victim. Kidnapped by members of a Mexican cartel, she’s been held captive for over a year. Injected with heroin whenever her body is given to another man, she’s lost all hope of surviving. SEAL Team 3 embarks on a mission … a mission to rescue trafficked girls being held outside Nogales, Mexico. Chief Petty Officer Ethan Patterson is a tough warrior on the outside, but deep inside, he’s broken. He still blames himself for the death of his best friend and SEAL team brother. Out of fear of experiencing another devastating loss, he has withdrawn from everyone.
SEAL Team 3 rescues Mia and six other girls. Mia’s instantly attracted to Ethan. Suffering from drug withdrawal, her life in tatters, she believes Ethan could never want her. After being violated by all those men, she’s not sure anyone will ever love her.
Ethan believes it’s his duty to maintain a professional distance from Mia. As the attraction between them simmers and threatens to burst into flame, he begins to wonder if he’s staying away to follow normal military protocol—or because he’s afraid.
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This is my first time reading anything by this author but after reading this it shall not be the last time! This book has an interesting plot that has possible triggers for some readers. It’s told from dual points of view – Mia and Ethan. There are some steamy scenes that are well written and fit well with the story.
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Devonshire delivers another satisfying read.
Mia is kidnapped in Mexico by a trafficking cartel and sold as a sex slave. The horrific abuse she suffers—beatings, forced drug use, and rape—cause her to give up on life, wishing hers would end. When Navy Seal, Ethan, comes to the rescue, Mia’s emotions run the gamut, from despair to hope and then desire. The author makes you feel each one of them. Once Mia and Ethan get together there are some blazing hot sex scenes. But the bad guys are still a threat. Can Ethan keep Mia safe? The twists and turns along with the well-developed characters will keep you fully engrossed. I highly recommend this excellent new series.
This is an action packed story. Ethan feels a connection to Mia. He doesn’t know how to fell about that then she is in danger and his training kicks in. Do you think he will be able to protect her?
This is a rollercoaster ride of a romantic suspense story
Mia is vacationing when she is captured and sold as a sex slave by the cartels she is held for about a year There is a fairly graphic depiction of the rapes and drugging to break the will of the captives. After about a year she and the other girls are rescued by a Seal team. Mia and her mother are still in danger so Ethan one of the seals is tasked with their protection only problem is that Mia and Ethan are developing feelings for one another. With the cartel getting ever closer determined to keep her quite as she knows to much Will Ethan be able to keep her safe and as she realises what she knows will it give the Seals the information they need to destroy the trafficking ring for ever.
This suspenseful book had a well written storyline and the characters were so well detailed that this book was well worth the read!
This sexy suspenseful read will have you turning the pages.
Mia was kidnapped while vacationing with her friends and sold as a sex slave. Wanting nothing more than to give up a sexy Seal and his team come to rescue her and the other that have been kidnapped by the Cartel. Still facing danger from the Cartel Ethan is ordered to protect her. Can she keep her feelings in check? Will Ethan be able to protect her and fight his feelings at the same time?
Can’t wait to read more from this author.
I was given a copy of this book and voluntarily leaving my review.
If you’re looking for a suspenseful, sexy read with a guaranteed HEA, TAKEN by Sabrina Devonshire is the book for you.
After Mia is kidnapped and held as a sex slave, she almost gives up hope. That’s when an elite team of Navy SEALs rescues her and the other girls held captive by a ruthless cartel.
Still in danger, she tries not to fall for Ethan, the sexy SEAL who saved her and who is now tasked with keeping her safe. The attraction is mutual, and there’s no denying their chemistry. But has Ethan let his guard down? Can he still keep Mia safe?
Pulse-pounding action and steamy bedroom scenes make this book an easy 5 STARS.
Two wounded souls find healing with each other…
Kidnapped while on vacation, Mia becomes a commodity in the tragic, brutal world of human trafficking. Ethan is on the elite military team that rescues her and some other women from where they’re being kept in Mexico. Back in the States, it’s soon clear that Mia isn’t out of danger yet. The cartel that had her fears that she knows too much. It’s up to Ethan’s team to keep her safe while working to track down the men trying to kill her.
Mia and Ethan have an instant connection. Both of them suffer from PTSD—hers from abuse, his from his military service. But understanding what it’s like to have triggers allows them to be the support system that each of them needs on their journey toward healing.
Ms. Devonshire has created memorable characters and crafted a gripping cautionary tale that could have been ripped from the headlines. The writing is clean and crisp, the editing well done. Just be aware of possible triggers.