Review: 4  stars!  The Token, part 3 (5).  The plot thickens for Faren & mysterious Jared McKenna.  Lies, deceit, mystery & dark forces
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 19, 2014
"It's a circle of madness and deception I can't decipher."There'll be 6 parts to The Token series.  I recommend these novellas be read in order:Part 1: The TokenPart 2: The Token 2Part 3: The Token 3Part 4: The Token 4In The Token, part 1 we met physical therapist, Faren Mitchell as she was diagnosed with a brain tumor.  She ran out into the street and is hit by a Harley Davidson driven by billionaire Jared "Mick" McKenna.  A month prior to help pay for her mom's mounting medical care she started working grave yard at a strip club owned by Jared McKenna.The Token, part 2 continues on the path of present time Jared trying to court Faren, and her past trauma unfolding.  In addition to Mick not knowing that she is working at his strip club nor about her brain tumor and the fact that she is a virgin there is much standing in their way; Villains, Faren's trauma, Mick's secret... and counting...The Token, part 3 opens up right after the shocking ending of part 2. We have already met one villain and now Faren is faced with what could be another. Caught up in her own lies she if forced to call a truce with one, while trying to negotiate avoiding the other.  When her home is broken into and trashed we meet a person from Mick's past who can very well turn out to be yet another villain.  Are they connected?The budding romance between Mick and Faren is overshadowed by her lies and past and his secrets yet they cannot stay away from each other.  The sexual tension is off-the-charts leading to some sizzling foreplay only to come to a screeching halt when everything starts to unravel....FAREN MITCHELL: 22 years/physical therapist, part-time exotic dancer/caramel blond hair/light gray eyes/5'9"/ex-ballerina/virgin.Faren Mitchell is a very compelling heroine.  Maybe it's her brain tumor diagnosis or her slightly deformed hand.  Or maybe it's her innocence and she has secrets and trauma in her past.  Seven words to describe Faren: Lonely, reflective, loyal, broken, innocent, strong and nave.JARED MCKENNA, "MICK": ~30 years/Billionaire/Mogul/Owner of Gentleman's clubs/$$$$/Dark auburn hair/dark brown eyes/tattoo.Jared "Mick" McKenna is still enigma.  But what I have seen so far I love.  Seven words to describe Jared: Enigmatic, mysterious, noble, caring, jaded, elusive and determined.Just like the previous installments of part 3 ends with a shocking cliffy!  I am looking forward to part 4, The Token 4 for the continuation of their story.  I predict this serial will continue to offer a roller-coaster of intrigue and sexual tension and... cliffys until a sweet HEA in part 6 later this spring.Mysterious and enigmatic hero!  Compelling heroine!  Eclectic and poignant story-telling.  Suspenseful plot!  I'm hooked!"I can keep him with me tonight like a seed of goodness in the awful garden of my choices. It's a lie I cling to without complaint."***Hero rating: 4.5 starsHeroine rating: 4.5 starsSex scenes rating: 4.5 starsSex scenes frequency: 4 starsStoryline concept rating: 4 starsStorytelling skills rating: 4.5 starsStory ending rating: N/ABook editing rating (5 = no edits spotted): 4.5 stars************************************************Overall rating: 4.5 starsWould I recommend this series: Yes.Would I re-read this series: Maybe later.Would I read future books by this author: Yes.A gifted copy was provided by author/publisher for an honest review.