This book is for adult readers only (18+), you must check the CW before reading it.

Aliana and Kade are a couple on the verge of breaking up. One day, on their way home from a wedding, they are attacked and kidnapped. The descent into hell begins for them. Will they be able to escape it?

I’m really going to emphasise that this book is not for everyone. It contains detailed scenes of physical and sexual assault. Do not read it if these kinds of scenes put you in a dark place.

That being said, I found this book interesting. We are really immersed in the minds of Kade and Aliana while they are captive. Even though they were on the verge of breaking up before this, we see how much they care for each other and that the love between the two of them is strong and still present.

I may be wrong, but even if the ‘after’ is handled differently than in other books I’ve read, I found it accurate in some way. Of course, not everything seemed realistic, but I have known people who were abused in the same way as Aliana and who had similar reactions as hers afterwards. I think the human mind has a very particular way of dealing with trauma sometimes and inflicting our own torture is unfortunately sometimes a part of it.

I give it a 4/5.

Thanks to NetGalley, Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op and M Jameson for an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

A very dark romance which tackles some difficult subjects. But I was drawn in from the start. I loved the way it was written and the way both characters dealt with the issues and with each other. An amazing book that will keep you hooked to the end of you can handle the subject matter. Not for the faint hearted.

This book was not what I had expected. All in all it was a very good book that truly came around in the end. Definitely beware before reading because some topics could be triggering. I can’t image going through such problems and coping in the way Aliana did but Kade helping out and never leaving was the best.

Aliana and Kade are questing their relationship but that doesn’t matter when they are taken and held captive. Will they be able to survive the pain and despair they are going through or will it destroy their relationship and who they are as individuals? Fast-paced read with plenty of triggers, loads of drama, and suspense. This dark read draws you in from beginning to end. I loved it.

I was sucked in from the beginning! Loved the writing style. I also loved Aliana but didn't care for Kade much at first. Their relationship was going through a rough spot so when they are suddenly kidnapped together, it becomes really heartbreaking.

Of course, throughout their imprisonment, you are pulling for their freedom.

What they went through and then their fight for survival in the aftermath was completely real. (Trying to avoid spoilers). Aliana was drowning and Kade was definitely her rock in the end.

My biggest complaint was how quickly the book ended...all tied up with a nice little bow.

I do recommend you read it. Be aware of certain triggers.... this book may not be for you. But I did end up loving it. First book by this author and will definitely be reading more.

This is my first book by this author, but won't be my last. I've read my fair share of dark romances, and found this one refreshing. This story doesn't follow the typical captive romance formula. The povs of each character felt authentic, and there were some emotional truths to their relationship I think most people will be able to relate too. I like characters who are flawed, who are tested and put through trials -- the author definitely put this couple through trials. Cheating is a trigger -- but this book was so much more than the cheating. I felt it was more about a couple learning how to survive and move on from trauma. They both got a well-deserved HEA. I read this in one day, it was difficult to set down.

Taken: A Dark Captive Romance by M. Jameson. A new to me author. This book had a lot of trigger warnings of kidnapping, trafficking, rape, and very spicy content. The author knows how to write a book that keeps you intrigued even though some of the story was too much for me to read. I might try reading other books by author but will check reviews before trying them.

This was a dark story, darker than I expected. The heartbreaking and tragic ordeal of the main characters lingers and was hard to read at times. It was still a good story of survival and the power of connection, but it was a little unsettling at times. Perhaps I'm just used to lighter reads.

I am not going to lie this was very well written and i will now read all books by this author. I was really surprised. I started the book and I could not care any less about the characters but luckily that quickly changed. I think you could actually feel their pain, embarrassment, weakness and strength. the trauma here felt real and it wasnt wrapped up in a pretty bow and called BDSM or something insane like that. It was real trauma responses and real healing... and really hard to do.. so kudos loved it

Not my favourite read but quite juicy as the two leads fight to ignore the sexual chemistry between them.

Taken by M. Jameson.
Aliana and Kade are taken. Aliana and Kade are assaulted, held captive, and tortured in inexplicable ways.
Their captors peel away at every ounce of self-worth they possess.
With no way of escaping, all they have to cling onto is each other. This is dark and twisted and I loved it. It was different. I loved Aliana and Kade. 5*.

This book grabbed hold of me, the horrific story of Kade and Aliana. While I couldn’t fathom how I would be able to survive what they experienced, I couldn’t judge Aliana’s way of survival either. How would they ever be able to stay together? I did admire Kade and although the way he helped her was certainly unconventional. I cried for Aliana and how she struggled to become whole again.
I love dark romances and this is one of the darkest I have read this year and well worth reading, one I won’t forget for a long time.

I received an arc from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.
This was a hard book to read I have to admit. In the middle I considered stopping because I felt so crushed for the couple. I was pulling for them to stay together through all their set backs and trauma they faced.
I am glad they found healing and that Kade stuck around through it all.
This is not a book to read if you have a history of the themes listed in the beginning.

Wow what an intense ride. Taken deals with extremely dark and heavy topics but also coming back from it. This book was pitch black and I’m so glad I read it.