Kept

by Jami Alden

Book Overview

Ethan and Derek Taggart: they're the men of Gemini, and when it comes to sheet-scorching undercover work, nobody does it better. The only one they answer to is big brother Danny--that is, until the right women come along to grab the reins and crack the whip as hard as the Taggart men like it. . .

Security is Derek Taggart's game, and he plays it straight--no margin for error, no time to fool around. . .except with one hot little number who changes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0758225474
• ISBN13: 9780758225474
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

OMG!!! This book is fantastic!!! You MUST read all three in the series!

Jami Alden is a genius! I could read all of her books over and over again. Kept is one of three in her triology of THE GEMENI MEN books. The other two books, Caught and Unleased, I loved just as much. I've gotten all of my reading friends to read them as well, and they all drooled over these three hot, sexy, heroic studs!! THIS IS A MUST READ!

Kept

Alyssa Miles has been dubbed by the media as the consummate party girl. When she gets in trouble again, Derek Taggart of Gemini Securities is sent to watch over her. Derek and Alyssa shared a hot, steamy one-night stand that neither can forget, but that was before Derek knew who Alyssa was. Keeping things strictly business is hard with attraction still simmering between them. Alyssa keeps proving that she is exactly the irresponsible girl everyone thinks she is, but she insists she's changed and that someone is setting her up. No one believes her though. When things change from bad publicity to danger, Derek starts taking notice. Protecting her from the media is one thing, protecting her life is another, and Derek will stop at nothing to keep her safe. Time after time, Alyssa is let down and hurt in Kept. She never gets the benefit of the doubt and she can't clear her name to save her life - literally. It crushed her when Derek proved he didn't believe her either. Once was bad enough, but twice was heartbreaking. Derek has his own emotional baggage. It's understandably hard for both of them to trust, so it's incredibly satisfying and heart-warming when they find what they've been looking for. Derek and Alyssa's angst-filled romance stirs many emotions. I was riveted to every page of Kept, wondering if Alyssa would ever be safe from those she trusts. Nannette Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

Loved Alyssa

I read the entire Gemini series in two days. I really like the books. Each one better than the last. The brothers all Alpha males with emotional scars from a tragic family mystery. What I loved about this book was Alyssa. Ms. Alden created a character based on the Paris Hilton's of today's society. Party girls who seem to have too much money, too much time and no real purpose in life. I liked Alyssa and that really surprised me. She was true to form a party girl with requisite stint in drug rehab and internet sex scandal. I liked her because underneath it all she was a really nice girl who just wanted to be loved for herself. Somehow Ms. Alden managed to create a character who was sophiscated without being jaded, wounded and fragile but determined and strong. Derek was the perfect foil for Alyssa. Mr. I have no emotions, I always follow the rules and I am always in control. Not with Alyssa. Watching Derek come undone is a major part of this books appeal for me. Alyssa's love gave him the strength to let go and let her in and he gave her the love she'd waited on a lifetime. A true love story.The suspense is good but emotional pull of the characters is the true treasure. Definitely would recommend this book.

*A REAL KEEPER*

A steamy love story. Full of passion. I laughed. I cried. I absolutely LOVED this story. Second in the series about the Gemini Men which includes the truly lovable, attractive, hunky Taggart brothers. The second book that I have read by Jami Alden. I had read the first book "Caught" which enticed me to get "Kept" the day it was available to the public. I was totally NOT disappointed and loved it so much that I had to re-read it when I was finished!! Can't wait for the upcoming story about the eldest Taggart brother, Danny.

Another great Gemini Man!

I had only recently discovered Jami Alden's first Gemini Man, Ethan Taggart in Caught a couple of weeks ago and I loved it. I was very excited to learn Derek's story would be out on February 24. I loved Derek's story! When Derek first meets Alyssa Miles he doesn't know who she is and they share a night of torrid passion. Alyssa's father is murdered and her uncle enlists the help of Gemini Security to keep his family safe. Alyssa is a socialite embroiled in scandal--a previous boyfriend posted naked pictures of her on the internet and she had a stint in rehab. When it appears she is falling into drugs again Derek doesn't believe her when she proclaims innocence. At times Derek can be a unfeeling and you want to smack some sense into him, but he also is incredibly protective of Alyssa and that trait in him is very endearing. Alyssa's family is a mess, her uncle is unfeeling and cruel to her, her sister seems to be on her side but doesn't seem to believe her when she proclaims innocence in the drug issue. Even Alyssa's assistant seems against her instead of the trusty sidekick most assistant's are. The passion between Derek and Alyssa is explosive and very well written. The back story of blood diamonds and diamond cartel is very intriguing and well researched. The trust issues both Derek and Alyssa have are what at times keep them apart, but ultimately bring them together. Derek is afraid of loving and losing as his mother deserted him, his brothers and father several years ago. Alyssa wants to be treated like a "normal" woman and viewed with respect and not the spoiled socialite everyone thinks her to be. Together they work through this issues and learn to trust in each other. Jami Alden does an incredible job weaving the tale of an alpha hero and his damsel in distress. She has become a keeper author for me. I can't wait for older brother, Danny's story out in September!