Review: I liked it especially for a novella.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 2, 2013
So let me start by saying that I did not care for Taken like many of you did.  I think I had to get used to the second person dialogue which I had a hard time doing. Then some of the things that occurred in Taken, I was not sure how I felt about Merrick after they happened. I do not want to say what they were in case you had not read Taken.  However, a friend who I usually agree with in books, 95% of the time, loved Taken while I did not.  I could not understand and get passed why she liked the series so much, while I had strong feelings against it.  So I thought why not give the series another try and I am so glad I did.Merrick and Rachel's relationship was solidified in this book. I connected to them as a couple in No Take Backs, while I felt no connection with them in Taken and I think that was one of the problems.Their relationship in this book is intense, hot, and steamy. There is a voyeuristic scene in the book that I think would be a great topic for discussion.The cliffhanger was really good and I am big on the cliffys so now I cannot wait to read Taken by Storm. So glad I gave the series another try.Did I skim? No.Did I feel connected to the characters? Yes.Do I look forward to the sequel? Yes!!Pace of the story: Very good. Fast and emotional and let's not forget steamy.Positives: Even thought this was an "intro" to book #2, it did not feel like filler. Hate that!Negatives: I am getting tired of the skanky best friend characters.Do I recommend? Yes.