Taken! (Blaze) (Temptation) [Paperback]

Lori Foster (Author)

Book Description

Series: Temptation | Publication Date: August 1, 1998

PAPERBACK

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin; First Edition edition (August 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373257988
• ISBN-13: 978-0373257980
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 0.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,434,587 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lori Foster first published with Harlequin in January 1996. Since those early days, Lori has routinely had 6 to 10 releases a year. Lori is a Waldenbooks, USA Today, Publisher's Weekly and New York Times bestselling author and is published through Berkley/ Jove, Kensington, St. Martins, Harlequin and Silhouette.

In 2001, Lori received the prestigious Romantic Times 'Career Achievement Award' for Series Romantic Fantasy.

In 2002, Lori's book Too Much Temptation was the top-selling romance title for Amazon.

In 2003, Say No To Joe was the second 'Bestselling Original Contemporary' romance for Waldenbooks.

In 2004, The Secret Life of Bryan was the 'Bestselling Original Contemporary' romance for the BGI group.

In 2005, Lori received the prestigious Romantic Times 'Career Achievement Award' for Contemporary Romance.

In 2006, Jude's Law was the "Bestselling Romantic Comedy" romance title for the BGI group.

In 2007, Lori launched a new "urban fantasy" series under the name L. L. Foster. See more on her "dark side" at www.llfoster.com

In 2007, Causing Havoc was among Amazon's Top Ten Editor's picks in Romance.

In 2008, Hard to Handle made #2 on the New York Times bestseller list.

In 2009, Servant: The Acceptance, L.L. Foster, was named Amazon's Number 1 Editors' Pick in Romance.

Lori visits daily with readers as part of the 'Running With Quills' blog at www.runningwithquills.com and at her busy message board featured on her website www.LoriFoster.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! I'm surprised the book didn't burn up in my hands., July 25, 1999

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Tarris Tausig "tarris" (st. georges, bermuda) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Taken! (Blaze) (Temptation) (Paperback)

With this book Ms. Foster instantly put herself on my favourites list. The love scenes in this book kept me riveted. I started it and midnight and couldn't put it down til I was finished. I had to work the next day, but it didn't matter. Dillon is every woman's hero and Virginia ia your atypical romance heroine. She had attitude and realistic issues and I loved her too. Can't wait to read the next one.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Foster Hits Another One Outta the Park, May 3, 2009

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Erin "Erin" (Georgia, US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Taken! (Blaze) (Temptation) (Paperback)

Virginia is strong-willed, loyal, and hard-nosed. She more often than not repels others and finds satisfaction in her life through her family's business. Fortunately, Virginia is a woman who could change for the right man. She simply needs a man who can... handle her.

Dillon is a man's man in every way - going along with Lori Foster's already set method for writing her heroes. He's strong-willed, intelligent, resourceful and never cruel. Dillon spells out what he wants and then he takes it. Once he reels Virginia in with his sexy body but wimpy facade, he figures she won't know what hit her until it's too late. But he will make sure she's found satisfaction in ways she never previously imagined.

Taken! left me with a warm, fuzzy, feeling. It was so believable, as well - a trait that is often lost in romance novels. The physical attraction that Dillon had for Virginia was sudden while his overall attraction to her was gradual, as it often is in real life. How often do we find ourselves lusting after someone only to find their personality does not match ours, or - if we're lucky - that the other is more our match than we even initially imagined?

With its believable plot, characters with actual character, and fast moving storyline Taken! sucked me in quickly and I loved every minute of it. Foster, not so surprisingly, has hit another ball out of the park with this one.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Taken is a book you'll have to take with you wherever you go, September 17, 1998

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Holly Fuhrmann ([e-mail]) (PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Taken! (Blaze) (Temptation) (Paperback)

because you won't be able to put it down. Lori Foster has crafted a book that all but sizzles in your hand, and she'd created characters who will brand your heart. Virginia is a tough woman who uses her hard exterior to hide the softness and insecurities that are very much a part of her. Dillon is a man who isn't looking for a long term relationship, but he can't seem to keep his mind or his hands off her. When he kidnaps her, well, it's hard to know where the physical bounds end and the emotional ones begin.

Lori Foster has a wonderful talent and I look forward to her next book!