title: Taken: A Novella
author: Dimon, Helenkay
description: Known for her “emotional, sexy and smart”* stories, now, HelenKay Dimon presents a bold new novella that takes readers to the edge…
  Wade Royer and Elijah Sterling are on shaky ground. While initially reluctant Eli is finally ready to take things to the next level, Wade is hesitant. He senses trouble coming and he’s right. Still, they know their fiercely undeniable connection—both in and out of the bedroom—is worth saving.
  Then a man from Eli’s past reappears and the CIA comes calling—and they both want Eli back. With their relationship in jeopardy of falling apart and Eli in danger of a different kind, both men will have to decide what they really want—and then take it…
  Includes an exclusive preview of HelenKay Dimon’s latest novel,
  Mine
  .
  Praise for the novels of HelenKay Dimon:
  “Everything I want in a book.”—*
  New York Times
   bestselling author Jill Shalvis
  “Sexy, fun and satisfying”—
  Kirkus Reviews
  “Sharp writing and sexy romance sizzle.”—
  Chicago Tribune
  “Perfect for readers who appreciate intense intrigue and very erotic romance.”—
  Publishers Weekly
  Bestselling and award-winning author
  HelenKay Dimon
   spent twelve years in the most unromantic career ever—divorce lawyer. After dedicating all that time and effort to helping people terminate relationships, she is thrilled to write romance novels full time. Her novels include
  Only
  ,
  Mercy
   and the Hanover Brothers novels,
  No Turning Back
  ,
  A Simple Twist of Fate
  ,
  Long Way Home
   and
  Too Far Gone
  . Her books have been featured at
  E! Online
   and in the
  Chicago Tribune
  , and she has had two of her books named “Red Hot Reads” in
  Cosmopolitan
   magazine. When not writing, she teaches fiction and romance writing at MiraCosta College and UCSD and generally wastes a lot of time watching bad Syfy channel movies.