The Taken Series Series by Summer O'Toole

“He kneeled down and his eyes, the color of the sea caught in a storm, met mine. For some reason, the fact that rabbits' hearts can stop from fear alone popped into my head—literally being scared to death” My plan to save my family’s business didn’t include getting kidnapped by a crew of mutineers. Or ending up beaten and chained in the hull of a ship. The man who “rescues" me is equally evil and full of contradictions.Fearsome but handsome.Deadly but respected... more“He kneeled down and his eyes, the color of the sea caught in a storm, met mine. For some reason, the fact that rabbits' hearts can stop from fear alone popped into my head—literally being scared to death” My plan to save my family’s business didn’t include getting kidnapped by a crew of mutineers. Or ending up beaten and chained in the hull of a ship. The man who “rescues" me is equally evil and full of contradictions.Fearsome but handsome.Deadly but respected.He locks me in a cell but claims it’s for my own good. His hands are covered in blood... but tender in touch.If this pirate captain doesn’t stop my heart, he may just steal it. less

We were stolen to fight, destined to love, and doomed from the start.After one night with one man upends her entire life, Tillie finds herself on Gladiator Island at the mercy of a madman demanding deadly games at the cost of her freedom.Whatever the outcome, Tillie is done sitting on the sidelines. With tricks up her sleeve and a blade in her hand, Tillie transforms from victim to vanquisher... moreWe were stolen to fight, destined to love, and doomed from the start.After one night with one man upends her entire life, Tillie finds herself on Gladiator Island at the mercy of a madman demanding deadly games at the cost of her freedom.Whatever the outcome, Tillie is done sitting on the sidelines. With tricks up her sleeve and a blade in her hand, Tillie transforms from victim to vanquisher.At her side is the one man sworn to protect her—with scars on his back and heat in his gaze, he’ll do anything, kill anyone to keep her safe.When the game is won, who will live, who will die, and is her champion all that he seems?Stolen to Fight is the second book in the Taken Series, dark historical romances with fearless heroines and lethal heroes.If you liked Spartacus and The Hunger Games but want a sizzling, romantic twist, you’ll love this high-stakes tale of love, sacrifice and healing.Preorder Stolen to Fight today and be the first to get swept away by this red-blooded romance.Author’s Note: Stolen to Fight is a dark romance, please prioritize your wellbeing if you feel it necessary and check content details at the website. less

Treasure hunts. Fake marriages. Secret identities.It all sounds rather exciting . . . Except for the fact I was blackmailed into it and my fake husband is about as much fun to be around as a swarm of bees.There was nothing between us, he made that pretty damn clear that night four months ago. The night he left with nothing but a scribbled note in his place.And good riddance. Because for once in my life, everything was looking up.As Lady Divinia, I was taking high society by storm... moreTreasure hunts. Fake marriages. Secret identities.It all sounds rather exciting . . . Except for the fact I was blackmailed into it and my fake husband is about as much fun to be around as a swarm of bees.There was nothing between us, he made that pretty damn clear that night four months ago. The night he left with nothing but a scribbled note in his place.And good riddance. Because for once in my life, everything was looking up.As Lady Divinia, I was taking high society by storm. A glamorous temptress, a high-class con woman, a widow finally mending a broken heart.Until I stole from the wrong man.Now, I have one job: befriend the governor’s wife and steal that damn treasure map.But somewhere along the line, in between scandals and heists, my fake marriage starts to feel dangerously real.And I find myself wondering: Are you ever too broken to be loved?Stolen Secrets is a grumpy/supernova, second chance romance with dark twists and a possessive man who will stop at nothing to protect his wife, fake or otherwise. less