TAKEN

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…

Release Date April 21, 2015

Holton Woods #3

Penguin Group Intermix

I loved every single thing about Taken! Eli and Wade haven't had an easy ride to their happily ever after, yet I could always feel their love for one another even when they both messed up. The chemistry and sex scenes in Taken are off the charts hot! I also loved the tender moments between Eli and Wade that are way too few and far between, yet all the more special when they happen.

Since Taken is the 3rd book in the Holton Woods series, I think reading the first 2 books in the series will give you a better idea as to the history of Wade and Eli. However, it is an awesome story and gives readers an idea of the wonderful story telling from HelenKay Dimon.

Only

He’s a man who fixes difficult situations. She’s the one thing he can’t handle—and the one thing he can’t resist…

ONLY

Sebastian Jameson negotiates for high-end clients who need problems taken care of quickly and discreetly. Accustomed to being in control, he’s still reeling from his ex-wife’s decision to write a tell-all about their private life, one that highlighted their bedroom activities. The fallout left Bast’s love life in chaos, making him a magnet for women who thrive on risky fantasies, and a pariah to all others.

Kyra Royer knows all about Bast’s reputation—and is intrigued enough to try to change him into a one-woman guy. But getting him into her bed will be a challenge. He’s known her brother for years, and her brother, with his rough past and sniper abilities, is not a man you cross. Kyra knows Bast thinks she’s off-limits, so she’ll have to get creative to make him hers.

As Kyra turns up the heat, Bast struggles to resist the sexy young woman’s considerable charms. But when Bast’s job turns from tricky to deadly, keeping Kyra nearby might be the only way to keep her alive—even if it means getting closer than he ever intended…

Release Date October 7, 2014

Holton Woods Series Book #2

Berkley Heat

I am a huge fan of HelenKay Dimon and have been since I first found her books thanks to Alison Kent. I was lucky enough to get a review copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

I absolutely love Only and thought it was a great addition to the series. I loved Bast when we met him in Mercy, and was so happy his story was the 2nd in the series. While Mercy had more of a romantic suspense feel to it, Only felt more like a straight up romance to me with some suspenseful elements.

I loved Bast and Kyra as a couple.  Even with Kyra being younger than Bast, they worked at a couple for me. The chemistry between them was amazing and I loved that Kyra fell for Bast in spite of the rumors of his history. I felt like both Bast and Kyra got one another and didn't see the facade either presented to the public.

I also love we got to spend more time with Kyra's brother Wade and Eli. I loved them as a couple in Mercy and really wanted them to get past their issues to make a go of it as a couple. While I don't think all their issues are gone forever, I do think they are headed in the right direction. 

I only had issues with a couple of things in the book, and both were about keeping secrets. I didn't like that Kyra kept the fact that her father was back in contact with her from both Bast and her brother Wade. I also didn't like that Kyra and Bast didn't let Wade know they had started seeing each other.

Even with the issues I really loved this story. I'm very excited there will be at least 2 more stories in the Holton Woods series from HelenKay Dimon next year.