Review: 4  stars! The Token, part 1-3 (6). Faren & mysterious, Jared McKenna’s worlds collide, but both have secrets they rather keep!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 20, 2014
“Hanging onto my virginity isn't such an accomplishment when innocence is taken in increments. Chunks of who I am are stolen right from underneath my nose.”Part 1: The Token 1 - Mick & FarenPart 2: The Token 2 - Mick & FarenPart 3: The Token 3 - Mick & FarenPart 4: The Token 4 - Mick & FarenPart 5: The Token 5 - Mick & FarenPart 6: The Token 6 - Mick & FarenPart 7: The Token 7 - ThornPart 8: The Token 8 - KikiPart 9: The Token 9 - ChetThe Token opens up with physical therapist, Faren Mitchell at the doctor’s office receiving the news that she has a brain tumor.  She runs 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 “Mick” McKenna.  Faren has had trauma in her past, what exactly will unfold with the story.After the accident Mick pays her hospital bills and tries to court her and her past trauma unfolding.  But he doesn’t know that Faren is working at his strip club nor about her brain tumor and the fact that she is a virgin.Their budding romance is quickly overshadowed by her lies and past and his secrets and dark forces out to hurt them 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….  Expect the unexpected and… watch out for villains!FAREN MITCHELL: 22 years/physical therapist, part-time exotic dancer/caramel blond hair/light gray eyes/5’9”/ex-ballerina/virgin.Faren Mitchell grabbed me.  Maybe it is her brain tumor diagnosis and the fact the she has a slightly deformed hand, is skittish and a recluse.  Or maybe it’s her innocence and she has secrets and trauma in her past.  At any rate she pulled me in and I am rooting for her to be OK on all accounts.Seven words to describe Faren: Lonely, reflective, loyal, broken, innocent, strong and nave.“Rehab’s not a well-paying profession. But there's more than money, sometimes the soul needs edification.”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.  We know he is a billionaire and that he owns several gentlemen and strip clubs.  When he is not riding his black Harley he’s driven around in a limo. The rest will unfold with the story.Seven words to describe Jared: Enigmatic, mysterious, noble, caring, jaded, elusive and determined.“He punishes me tenderly. Each kiss erases the hurt of his words. A man could never speak an apology as perfect as the one he makes with his mouth.”The Token 1-3 ends with a shocking cliffy!  But just skip to part 4, The Token 4 for the continuation of their story.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.