This isn't your typical lighthearted romance. It’s a dark, gritty, and deeply emotional story of revenge and second chances.
Despite the "painfully dark" path, readers on sites like Goodreads celebrate the "fitting and happy ending" these broken characters finally achieve. About the Author Taking by Lynn Burke
Reviewers frequently mention the "shocking and well-deserved vengeance" exacted on the primary antagonist, Lloyd, as a high point of the conclusion. This isn't your typical lighthearted romance
Gideon is described as a "total bastard" who is simultaneously fiercely protective and devoted to Addilyn. About the Author Reviewers frequently mention the "shocking
Lynn Burke is a USA Today Bestselling author known for her "spicy inclusive romance". Whether she's writing small-town M/M romance or dark taboo duets, her stories often focus on characters who "steal your heart" while fighting for their own version of healing.
Be warned—this book contains significant triggers and mature themes (18+ only). It explores dark topics like sexual abuse and trauma-informed revenge.
The book picks up with finally being released from prison. Five years earlier, he was arrested for assault—a situation fueled by his obsession with Addilyn and a desperate need to protect her from his own father, Lloyd.