Lady Claudia Asherton was traveling in a caravan to her betrothed’s lands when her party was attacked and she was taken to the East where she was sold to the Sultan of Bandar.

Francois Minaret is the English gentleman who’s been dispatched to save the beautiful lady. During his travels, he inadvertently saves a young boy he later discovers is the son of the sultan and when the sultan’s soldiers see Minaret with the boy, they think he’s there to harm the young prince and attack the Westerner.

When Francois wakens, he realizes he’s within the sultan’s palace and as a reward for saving his son, he’s given the lovely Rana to pleasure him while he’s within the palace walls. Soon believing Rana is none other than Lady Asherton herself, he’s unsure what to do. After all, not only does she look unharmed, but she seems to want to stay with the sultan as his pampered pet.

When sexual pleasure between Minaret and Rana turn into something neither of them expected, they both realize they’re willing to risk their very lives to remain in each other’s arms.

Captured is a seductive and rich tale of one woman’s abduction and subsequent life within the walls of a sumptuous sultan’s palace. Far preferring this life than to the oppressive bondage that would come with being married to an old English noble, Lady Claudia has fully embraced the life of harem favorite Rana.

Minaret arrives on the scene, and rather than being joyful to see another Westerner, Rana resents his interference. This conflict only escalates their sexual tension, and even though they share plenty of intimate moments, the tension abates for only a fraction of a second before they are once again thrumming with the frustrated and sensual vibrations that result from being in each other’s presence. Combined with unseen enemies lurking in the shadows, this story moves along rapidly to its deeply satisfying ending.

Creative plot, vibrant scenery and deep characterizations make Captured a feast for the eyes and senses, sure to delight any romance reader. 5 Angels.

Reviewed by: Bella