Taken (Deception #1) [NOOK Book]

loved it

Read it in one night and it was hard to put down! Great characters and great plot.

6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

excellent

As a fan, I've read all of Barbara Freethy's books and loved each one. Taken was no exception.

6 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

Didn't live up to expectations...

This is the first Barbara Freethy book I've read. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to the expectations I had based on other reviews. The book started out well with a great premise of stolen identity. But then it went straight downhill from there. I had to ignore logic throughout the book and try to imagine scenarios that just really didn't ring true to me. For example, would a smart woman who married a man after only knowing him for 3 weeks, whose husband disappeared on their wedding night, really fall into an intense physical relationship with a different man a mere two weeks later? Not too believable for me. The lead male character had potential to be interesting, but became predictably stumbling and bumbling throughout the book. Neither lead character seemed too bright. The police/FBI also seemed dumbed down. The ending was lame at best. Really? Could the police be so stupid? I doubt I'll buy any other Barbara Freethy books. Darn. I was hoping I'd found another author to enjoy.

5 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

the one that will get you hooked...

I stumbled upon this book when it had been left at the place I was staying on the beach, and was oddly compelled to read it. This was the first Freethy book I had ever read, but I finished it in one short weekend vacation. I couldn't resist the story... or the author! I went out and started a collection of Ms. Freethy's books, immediately reading them all and lending them to my best friend so we'd be able to discuss them. I now have eight of the books and am still collecting!

5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!

I was pleasantly suprised by this book. I was expecting a quick read and I got an awesome, well writen book. The chemistry between the two is terrific. I picked this up at the store and came home and started it. Before I knew it, it wsa 3am and I was finishing the book. I could not put it down. She is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. It's very easy to add her to the writing likes of Linda Howard and Sandra Brown. Way to go, Ms. Freethy. I can't wait for the next book in this series. Thanks for keeping it going!!

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

DAYTIME SOAP OPERA Style?

Seems like if you took the trouble to write a book you would include an ending- a conclusion. What a sorry way to push the next book- by not finishing the firsf,

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Good story

I really enjoy this author. She is a good story teller and they are easy reading and keep you interested.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Great book

This is a wonderful book, would recommended it to everyone

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

exhilarating romantic suspense

Kayla Sheridan marries, but instead of spending an evening of bliss, her groom Nick Granville vanishes. The stunned bride visits her spouse¿s home to confront him, but the man who greets her is not her husband though he claims and proves that he is Nick Granville. Both are taken aback as Nick, who has been overseas for months on a bridge construction project realizes someone has taken identity theft to a new level. The thief lived in Nick¿s home, spent his money, and married in his name. --- Already suspicious as to the identity of the conman, Kayla¿s description affirms Nick¿s believe that his college days' enemy Evan Chadwick pulled a stunt. He can understand why him, but neither Nick nor Kayla can figure out why her. As both know he still stalks them, the duo agree they need to comprehend why Evan picked her because he would not have used her if she did not fit into the equation. --- This is an exhilarating romantic suspense with the emphasis on the amateur sleuth investigation conducted by the two targets. Barbara Freethy leaves clues to what is going on especially the real link between Evan and Kayla, yet the fascination is trying to separate out those that provide information from the red herrings. The lead couple is a delightful teaming while the villain serves as a matchmaking cat toying with the two mice he brought together. Fans will enjoy this tense thriller. --- Harriet Klausner

2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Good read

Overall, I enjoyed it.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

interesting story, but overwritten

The story line is interesting, but with every thought and emotion explained in detail over and over again it seemed laborious. This discouraged me from reading more of Freethy's books.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Very Good book.... full of mystery

A Story of Love,hate,mystery, murder, It has it all. Definitely worth reading.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Highly recommended - A real mystery

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It held my attention throughout and, with that cliffhanger ending, I will be getting her next book.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Age?

What age would you suggest appropriate for this story? I want to read but am unsure if what I would find would be appropriate for a younger mind. (Hey, that rhymes!)

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Highly recommeneded as all her books are good

Was a nice take off of her other book and she keeps you intersted in her stories but it down't drag out in reading them

Worst book in the world

It burns my eyes worst book in the world

I can't wait to read the others in this series!

I love Barbara Freethy's books, but like any author's, some are better then others. I rank this at the top of my list, and now I'm looking forward to reading the next book in this series. I love a book where I can't guess what's going to happen next!

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Amazing!

Loved this book! It was definately worth paying for!

Highly Recommended

Great book!!! a lot of twists and turns, and you're not quite sure where it's going to end up...'romance' a little predictable, but soooo worth the read to get there...great transition into the next book "Played"....

Bo Noemi Rocha

I like this book....