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Taxi: A Thrilling Kidnapped Romance: A Take It Off Standalone Novel Kindle Edition

4.4 out of 5 stars 342 ratings

*this book is a standalone novel*
The meter is running…
One night as Rose Crawford steps out of a bar, she gives no second thought to lifting her hand to signal for a cab. After all, it’s the responsible thing to do.
A common occurrence.
Far safer than walking several blocks, alone, in the dark.
A familiar-looking yellow taxi with black, faux-leather seats, running meter on the dash, and a smiling driver pulls up to the curb.
Rose slides in. Gives the driver her address…
But she never reaches her destination.
Instead, she finds herself captive, at the will of a man who isn’t a driver, but a bona fide psychopath.
Trapped in a taxi she can’t escape, Rose begins to panic. As the miles between her and safety grow, hope dwindles. It isn’t until someone else joins her in captivity that her spark of hope is rekindled.
Derek is strong, capable, and surely together they can fight their way to freedom.
Then Rose finds out exactly why she’s been driven into hell. Derek may be an unwilling captive, but he isn’t going to help her.
In fact, he’s there to do the exact opposite.

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"Argh...this story! I kept getting a Stephen King vibe when I was reading because I felt like there would be horror twist after twist. This book was an excellent mixture of mystery, suspense and romance." - Amazon Reviewer
"There are so many twists and turns in Derek and Rose's story that it forced me to read the text in one sitting, and as their situation seemed hopeless because it looked like neither had a choice in what was to happen, Cambria Hebert inserts a game changing event or reveals a secret that completely alters everything about Derek and Rose's predicament." - The Fairest of All Book Reviews

From the Author

I have gotten many requests for a new Take It Off novel, and since this one lives in the back of my mind (especially when I get in a taxi), I decided to get it down. I hope you guess enjoy this "throw back" to some of my earlier novels (earlier novels = pre # Series). Note: TAXI is a STANDALONE NOVEL and has a HEA (happily ever after) All the novels in the Take It Off series can be read as standalone's and in any order :) Enjoy!

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01F2EMJNO
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambria Hebert Books, LLC
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 6, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.1 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 300 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1938857874
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 11 of 11 ‏ : ‎ Take It Off
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 342 ratings

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Cambria Hebert
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Cambria Hebert is a bestselling novelist of more than fifty titles. She went to college for a bachelor’s degree, couldn’t pick a major, and ended up with a degree in cosmetology. So rest assured her characters will always have good hair.

Besides writing, Cambria loves a pumpkin spice latte, staying up late, sleeping in, and watching K drama until her eyes won’t stay open. She considers math human torture and has an irrational fear of chickens (yes, chickens). You can often find her running on the treadmill (she’d rather be eating a donut), painting her toenails (because she bites her fingernails), or walking her chihuahuas (the real bosses of the house).

Cambria has written in many genres, including new adult, sports romance, male/male romance, sci-fi, thriller, suspense, contemporary romance, and young adult. Many of her titles have been translated into foreign languages and have been the recipients of multiple awards.

Awards Cambria has received:

Author of the Year 2016 (UtopiaCon2016)

The Hashtag series for Best Contemporary Series of 2016 (UtopiaCon 2016)

The Hashtag series for Best Contemporary Series of 2015 (UtopiaCon 2015)

#Nerd is the winner of Best contemporary book cover for 2015 (UtopiaCon 2015)

Romeo from the Hashtag series is the winner of Best Contemporary Lead (UtopiaCon 2015)

#NERD book trailer is the winner of Best Book Trailer of 2016 (UtopiaCon 2016) watch it here: youtu.be/Toj7zqBOLV4

#Nerd is Listed as TOP 50 Summer Read by Buzzfeed.com (2015)

#Nerd Official Book Trailer named by film-14.com as one of the Top 50 Most Cinematic Book Trailers of All Time.

Cambria Hebert owns and operates Cambria Hebert Books, LLC.

You can find out more about Cambria and her titles by visiting her website: http://www.cambriahebert.com.

Email: cambriahebert@rocketmail.com

Facebook: http://smarturl.co/CambriaHebertFanpage

Twitter: https://twitter.com/cambriahebert

Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/cambriahebert/pins/

Instagram: @cambriahebert

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Customers find this book suspenseful with a plot that hooks them from the first page, filled with twists and turns. Moreover, the book is easy to read in one sitting and features strong character development, with one customer noting the chemistry between the characters. Additionally, customers appreciate the romance, with one review highlighting the sweet relationship between Rose and Derek.

27 customers mention "Suspenseful"27 positive0 negative

Customers find the book suspenseful, with the plot hooking them from the first page and being filled with twists and turns.

"...Rose was an incredible character who I could easily relate to. She had spunk and determination, and when the Taxi Man kidnapped her, she wasn't a..." Read more

"...The writing is smooth and suspenseful. The chemistry and romance between Rose and Derek was fabulously done...." Read more

"EEEPPP! This book had so many twists and turns that my head was spinning! Who knew taking a simple taxi ride could change your life forever?!?!..." Read more

"...So creepy. This book was filled with suspense, romance, action, drama and strong characters. I love Cambria Herbert books. She is an amazing writer...." Read more

24 customers mention "Readability"20 positive4 negative

Customers find the book highly readable and enjoyable, with one customer describing it as a fantastic ride.

"...Cambria has delivered another spectacular book that had me frantically turning the pages to see what was going to happen next...." Read more

"...All of this put together takes you on a fantastic ride that will change the way you think of public transportation...." Read more

"...Definitely, a must read. It is an AMAZING read." Read more

"I really liked Taxi by Cambria Hebert...." Read more

10 customers mention "Pacing"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, finding it easy to read in one sitting and quick to finish.

"...struggled some while writing this, but that's what makes her an amazing author, because I did not see that..." Read more

"...I would for sure give this one 4-1/2 stars. The writing is smooth and suspenseful...." Read more

"...Overall, I highly recommend this read. Like HIGHLY. It’s pretty fast paced, it’s not overly long, and it will be easy to read in one sitting...." Read more

"...I love Cambria Herbert books. She is an amazing writer. She never fails to deliver...." Read more

9 customers mention "Character development"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning the chemistry between the characters and another noting the dreamy leading man and wonderful leading lady.

"...Rose was an incredible character who I could easily relate to...." Read more

"...This book was filled with suspense, romance, action, drama and strong characters. I love Cambria Herbert books. She is an amazing writer...." Read more

"...insta-romance, but this was believable and you could feel the chemistry between the characters...." Read more

"...✔The characters are great! •Rose is so strong and determined to not die. She is also so loving and very forgiving...." Read more

7 customers mention "Strength"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the strength of the book's characters, with one noting their natural human quality and another highlighting their protective nature.

"...And Derek I love how he is so compassionate and protective. I was hook from page one and couldn't put it down until the end. Definitely, a must read...." Read more

"...She is also so loving and very forgiving. She also doesn't cave in when things get tough. •Derek is also wonderful...." Read more

"...Rose is a wonderful leading lady. She's gorgeous and strong and doesn't give up...." Read more

"...The characters are usually for believable and have a natural human quality that draws you in and keeps you interested...." Read more

6 customers mention "Romance"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romantic elements of the book, with one customer particularly appreciating the chemistry between Rose and Derek.

"...swoony hero, aka liver transplant doctor was very charming, flirty, sweet and protector was someone I would definitely not mind being captive with...." Read more

"...The chemistry and romance between Rose and Derek was fabulously done. The situation felt real and certainly at times frightening...." Read more

"...•Rose is so strong and determined to not die. She is also so loving and very forgiving. She also doesn't cave in when things get tough...." Read more

"...Derek is a dreamy leading man. He's a good looking surgeon who's protective and caring. Rose is a wonderful leading lady...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2016
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Before I begin my review, I just want to say, I AM NEVER RIDING A TAXI AGAIN!
    Now that I got that out of the way, lets get into the review....
    Cambria has delivered another spectacular book that had me frantically turning the pages to see what was going to happen next. This is my first Take It Off series that I have read, and I am already sure that I am going to be binge reading the rest of the series soon.
    One of the things that I loved most about TAXI, was seeing some of Cambria's personality shine through the pages. We all know she loves her coffee, so having a character have her own coffee truck outside of the hospital is pure genius. Rose was an incredible character who I could easily relate to. She had spunk and determination, and when the Taxi Man kidnapped her, she wasn't a damsel in distress, but someone who wasn't going down without a fight.
    Derek the swoony hero, aka liver transplant doctor was very charming, flirty, sweet and protector was someone I would definitely not mind being captive with. If anything, I would hope I had someone like him- not that I ever plan on getting kidnapped, especially from a taxi driver because like I mentioned earlier, I AM NEVER RIDING A TAXI AGAIN.
    There were some moments that I did not see coming, and that's where Cambria delievered plot twsit after plot twist. I loved it.
    Taxi had enough suspense with a side of romance. In Cambria's author note she mentioned that she struggled some while writing this, but that's what makes her an amazing author, because I did not see that
    I saw a story that flowed, that kept me entranced, and made me now start to fear taxi's.
    She did a job well done.
    5 Stars
    xo
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2016
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I still LOVE this series!!! The last few in the "Take It Off" series were good but felt a little disjointed from the earlier ones that I just loved but THIS ONE was right back up there again. My favorite in this series is "TEXT" and this one was almost just as good! I would for sure give this one 4-1/2 stars. The writing is smooth and suspenseful. The chemistry and romance between Rose and Derek was fabulously done. The situation felt real and certainly at times frightening. I would have liked to have seen a bit more relationship time between Rose and Derek following their escape but it was still an incredibly fun and heart pounding story. I read this book in one day and would have read it in one sitting if time would have allowed. I was reading the authors notes at the end of the book where she talks about being nervous about this one and concerned that it "might suck". Ms. Hebert put those concerns to rest because this book was fantastic and I was so sad to see it end! Love this series and your writing! I don't know if there is going to be anymore to this series but I would certainly buy them if there were and really hope there are!!!
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2016
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    EEEPPP! This book had so many twists and turns that my head was spinning! Who knew taking a simple taxi ride could change your life forever?!?! I mean WOAH. The creep factor in the beginning of the story was off the charts. I had no idea what was going on, why it was happening, or how everything would be resolved. All of this put together takes you on a fantastic ride that will change the way you think of public transportation. With that being said, I love everything that Cambria writes. Whether it be the amazing #GearShark series (that got me officially hooked to her writing), the sweet and sporty #Hashtag series, or the suspenseful Take It off series, I will always devour her books. This one was no different and I certainly enjoyed the ride.

    Rose Crawford, the beautiful coffee maker, takes a taxi ride after a night out with her friends. But what begins as something that is a common occurrence suddenly turns into a nightmare that will have her fighting for her life. Being held captive by this psychopath of a driver is scary in itself. But it’s want he wants to do with her that will make your heart stop…

    Derek is a strong willed and skillful transplant doctor. His life revolves around saving those who need organs to live. But when he gets taken hostage and is thrown into the unknown with a familiar woman, he will have to fight to save his own life-and hers….

    What begins as a few innocent rides turns into a total nightmare that will leave these characters fighting for their lives with everything they’ve got. I can’t mention the reason for WHY the kidnapping occurs, but I can say that this is something so off the charts- something that I have NEVER read in a book before, and something that nightmares are made out of. Readers will definitely want to get their hands on this romantic suspense- you may cringe and you may forever say no to uber and cab’s, but you will never forget this story. And what’s better? The ending. I almost CRIED. Overall, I highly recommend this read. Like HIGHLY. It’s pretty fast paced, it’s not overly long, and it will be easy to read in one sitting.

    NOTE ABOUT THIS BOOK: This is the 11th book in the TAKE IT OFF series. Although part of a series, each book can be read as a standalone as they each feature different characters. Also, you can read the books in any order.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2016
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    OMG!! Finally another Take It Off book. I was waiting for one so long. This book had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I couldn't wait to get to the next page to see what was going to happen. One thing I know for sure after reading this book is that I am never taking a taxi or Uber again. So creepy. This book was filled with suspense, romance, action, drama and strong characters. I love Cambria Herbert books. She is an amazing writer. She never fails to deliver. I don't want to give too much away, but Rose is a coffee maker who gets kidnap after a night out. She doesn't know why herself. Derek is a surgeon who just had a called about a kidney match, and he is very excited about it, but then he is kidnap by a taxi driver asking for directions. And what follows is a series of suspense, mystery, drama and romance. I loved Rose attitude in this book. She is a strong and independent woman. She is not going down without a fight. And Derek I love how he is so compassionate and protective. I was hook from page one and couldn't put it down until the end. Definitely, a must read. It is an AMAZING read.
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Top reviews from other countries

  • Ann B
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in Australia on May 24, 2016
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Wow what a ride
  • Amanda Carney
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love Rose and Derek
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 19, 2023
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I felt the fear, I loved the characters, i loved their journey and i could read more from them. Bravo on another great story.
  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Wow
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 27, 2021
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Honestly, it took me only a bit of the book to cop what was going to happen, but how it did was brilliant.
  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars but still enjoyed it.
    Reviewed in Canada on June 17, 2016
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This one is a bit different than the rest of the series, but still enjoyed it.
  • Sara Oxo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best book of the series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 1, 2016
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    I want a Rocco and doctor Derek of my own. I have loved all the book's in the series, but this one has the biggest place in my heart. I will be eternally grateful for my book buddy for getting me into Cambria Herbert, even if I did put it off for ages as she stalks the woman and imagine if I hated it!!!! Thankfully I have loved everything I have read so far and she's becoming an author I am going to have to stalk and read everything she ever published. I promise you if you buy the book you won't be disappointed it is a stand alone, but the series is so good you won't be disappointed reading them all. I have read all 11 books in record time. I will no doubt be 're-reading all 11 in record time as well. They are that good.

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