Ms. Latham again captures the interest and hearts of readers with her first book in the Raised To Be Bladesmen Trilogy.  In Taken and Seduced, that is exactly what happens to the heroine.  The hero believes his captive is going to be an amenable little mouse and when he finds out she's not, he's already halfway in love with the lady.  The action is fast paced, the emotions touching, and the sensuality sizzling.

Adam, the Earl of Keswick, is on a quest for revenge.  The man who killed his parents will rue the day he was born, and then die for his sins.  In order to get leverage so Lord Martindale will meet with him, Adam plans to kidnap Lady Florence Becket, Martindale’s youngest daughter.  A feat he accomplishes, but not without a lot of trouble and help from his brother and friend.

Florrie is at first frightened when she is stolen away from her home, but soon she finds her captor, who is a sensual and handsome man, is not what he seems.  He goes out of his way to make sure she is comfortable, protects her from harm, and when she least expects it—he steals a kiss along with her heart.  She knows there is more to this man, and soon she discovers he is one of the legendary warriors of the League of the Blade.

Both Adam and Florrie fight their attraction to one another as well as enemies out to do them harm.  Adam finds that his vow for vengeance could cost him a woman worth more than any past grievance, and Florrie decides to use love to prevent events that could cause a rift in their relationship if it does not destroy them first.