Review: 4 stars!  The Token, part 2 of 6.  Compelling heroine, Faren & mysterious hero, Jared McKenna's worlds have collided.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 3, 2014
"I have the papers to sign and my mom to see. And money to collect off the lust of men."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 3...In 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.  Faren has had trauma in her past, what exactly will unfold with the story.  After the accident Jared paid her hospital bills and courted her until a misunderstanding leaves their future in a limbo and Faren found herself in a dangerous situation...The Token 2 continues right after cliffy at end of part 1.  Faren narrowly escapes a dangerous situation.  We learn some more about her past and a villain in the series makes an appearance.  We follow as she is struggling with her own mortality and whether should give into Jared's seduction and lose her virginity to him?As some questions are answered more arise....  What is Jared "Mick" McKenna hiding?  How will the situation with Faren's past and her mother be resolved?  What's going to happen with Faren's illness?  How will Jared react when he realizes she is an employee at one of his gentleman's clubs?  But maybe most of all why would a billionaire engage in sordid business practices?  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 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."Being a virgin doesn't mean I'm innocent. There're degrees of compromise. I'm becoming an expert on skirting the inevitable, like swimming against a vortex."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 that he is a billionaire and that he owns several gentlemen and strip clubs and by now we know how he made his first money.  Seven words to describe Jared: Enigmatic, mysterious, noble, caring, jaded, elusive and determined."My core throbs for a finish he doesn't provide. It's not blue b~ lls; it's blue cl~ t."Just like part one this second installment of The Token offers the intense build-up of sexual tension.  It is my understanding that part 3 will have a sex scene.  Part 2 ends with a shocking cliffy!  I am thankful part 3, The Token 3 will be out soon.  I predict this serial will continue to offer a roller-coaster of intrigue and... cliffys until a sweet HEA in part 6.Compelling heroine!  Mysterious and enigmatic hero!  Eclectic story-telling and a suspenseful plot!  I am looking forward to part 3!"My moral compass no longer points true north. It's guided by circumstance and fate, neither conferring with the other."***Hero rating: 4 starsHeroine rating: 4.5 starsSex scenes rating: N/ASex scenes frequency: N/AStoryline 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+ 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.