Taken/Deception books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Taken/Deception series?"

"There are four books in the Taken/Deception series, published between 2006 and 2015."

Q: "What is the first book in the Taken/Deception series?"

"The first book in the Taken/Deception series is Played, published in 2006."

Q: "Are the four books connected?"

"The books share a romantic suspense tone and themes of deception, but each tells a self-contained story. Played and Taken were published in 2006, with Cadence and Beneath Innocence following in 2014 and 2015."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Played	2006	Barbara Freethy	Buy
2	Taken	2006	Barbara Freethy	Buy
3	Cadence	2014	Barbara Freethy	N/A
4	Beneath Innocence	2015	Barbara Freethy	N/A

The Taken/Deception series by Barbara Freethy collects four romantic suspense novels published between 2006 and 2015. Played and Taken came first, followed by Cadence and Beneath Innocence years later. Each book centers on characters caught up in dangerous situations where trust is hard to come by.

The series bridges Freethy’s romance and suspense writing. The books deliver both romantic tension and thriller-style plots, with characters who must figure out who to trust while their lives are at risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Taken/Deception series?

There are four books in the Taken/Deception series, published between 2006 and 2015.

What is the first book in the Taken/Deception series?

The first book in the Taken/Deception series is Played, published in 2006.

Are the four books connected?

The books share a romantic suspense tone and themes of deception, but each tells a self-contained story. Played and Taken were published in 2006, with Cadence and Beneath Innocence following in 2014 and 2015.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order