These men don't ask. They stake a claim on what's theirs. They'll raze the world to the ground before they let their women go. Their obsession knows no bounds.

Book 1

TAKEN

by LENA LITTLE

Get Hooked on the First Book of Lena Little's New Series

From Strangers to Lovers: The Unforgettable Story of 'TAKEN'

In a world where passion collides with obligation, Maria De Luca finds herself at a crossroads. With her family's business on the brink of collapse, her father has made a decision that will change her life forever-she's promised to a man she's never met. Xavier Romano, a six-foot-three possessive alpha male with a dark past and a burning desire for what's his. And now Maria is his. As their forced marriage unfolds, Maria is torn between her instincts to flee and an undeniable attraction that pulls her closer. Will she succumb to the heat of their connection, or will she escape? Discover the intoxicating blend of desire and danger in TAKEN, the first book in Lena Little's Darker Steamy Shorts series.

Maria

My family's business is in tatters, and the only thing that can save it is if I marry a perfect stranger. The answer is no, obviously ... except my dad already promised me to him. My soon-to-be husband I've never met, the 6'3 Xavier Romano.

I know I should run, but something about him makes me curious enough to stay. Will having him once sate my curiosity, or am I about to fall hard?

Xavier

Time is running out, and I need a wife. A business associate defaults on his loan to me, and I accept an unusual payment-the hand of his daughter in marriage.

Maria De Luca is a blond, blue-eyed spitfire, and I like her a hell of a lot more than I anticipated. This marriage is supposed to be all for show, but I can't seem to keep my hands off her.

Will I be able to let Maria go once all is said and done, or will I keep her at my side, no matter what it takes?