Taken by Storm

Perfect Storm, Book 1

De: Mari Carr

Narrado por: Jarman Day, Grace Noble

There’s a storm coming...and he’s not taking no for an answer.

Life has dealt Kasi one blow after another. Following her mother’s untimely death, her family implodes, leaving her alone to run the farm. Fatigue and stress have become her new best friends, every day passing in a blur of work, work, and more work. When Levi Storm, her lifelong crush, keeps her from face-planting due to exhaustion, she’s mortified…and more than a little bit turned on.

A person could set a clock by Levi’s daily routine, right down to his afternoon trip to the Mills’ farm market to buy one of Kasi’s delicious pies. He’s known Kasi her entire life, so when the beautiful young woman faints in front of him, coming to in his arms, Levi is stunned by the sudden realization that she’s meant to be his, and he’s prepared to move heaven and earth to claim her.

Kasi should at least try to shake the sexy new six foot five shadow she’s acquired, but Levi’s much-needed help around the farm, his comfort as she struggles with grief, and his breath-stealing kisses are reigniting the hope and happiness she’s lost.

Until reality crashes in again, forcing her to choose between the dominant, possessive, amazing man who makes her heart race and her family’s beloved farm.

©2025 Mari Carr Books LLC (P)2025 Mari Carr Books LLC

Great beginning to this series

I enjoyed Mari Carr's ITALIAN STALLIONS series so was excited to begin this one. It was a love at first touch (that was new to me), age gap, small town romance. Had some steamy talk that didn't quite feel real, so it took me out of the story. But after getting though the first couple instances, I was able to immerse myself into it. I loved the characters, even if I got frustrated at times. I wouldn't pause the audio and listened into the early morning hours where it ended with a beautiful HEA. I look forward to the rest of the brother's stories!

The narrators were excellent. Love there voices. They brought this audiobook to life with emotional performances that had it rolling like a movie in my head.

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I enjoyed it!

Taken by Storm (Perfect Storm #1) is an age gap, small town romance.

Kasi and Levi’s story was interesting and held my attention. My heart ached for Kasi as she dealt with her family struggles. She showed so much strength through it all. Levi was so supportive and I enjoyed how much attention he displayed towards everything. The POV isn’t my usual go to, but I was able to follow along fairly well. I enjoyed the drama, and tender moments. I look forward to reading the rest of the series.

Jarman Day and Grace Noble are both new narrators for me and I think they did a wonderful job. Their portrayals of the characters in this book was spot on.

Great Start to a New Series!

This is the first story in this new series and is an age gap romance between Kasi and Levi.  They knew each other when they were younger and Kasi had a crush on Levi and because of their age difference, it took him until they were older to have feelings for her.  Sometimes Kasi drove me crazy with not letting Levi help her, but over time she got better at it.  Kasi had been through a lot in life and needed help getting the Farm back to where it should be.  I loved Levi and his family!  Kasi and Levi went through a lot and finally got their HEA.  Looking forward to the next book in the series.  The narrators were very good telling this story.
#AudiobookObsession #TheFlock

Love it!

Levi and Kasi


I loved listening to the narrators tell this story.

I found it to be cute, entertaining, hot and sweet. Levi is strong, dominant, protective. Kasi is struggling but is fierce. Kasi has had a crush on Levi since she was a teenager but didn't think to pursue it as she got older because he is more than ten years older than her and she is busy and struggling to take care of her family farm after the death of her mom and she found herself alone because her dad and brother are no help. When she literally falls and Levi is there to help he sees her and decides she is his. I found this to be entertaining. Love when these two interact and how sassy Kasi is, but also feel bad for everything she is dealing with but just won't let anyone in or help. Not only do I enjoy how Levi puts his foot down when he and Kasi spar but I also enjoy when the other characters interact especially when his brothers banter with him. Then there is her best friend and how feisty she is. Also there is the creeper who is trying to not only manipulate but also deceive Kasi.

I look forward to listening/reading more from this series.

Age gap

3.5 🌟

I love a good age gap romance. This was a cute story just had me wanting to smack some sense into the FMC. She is adamant about doing things herself, not wanting to ask anyone for help, even if that means doing something else. I don't want to give spoilers, so I will leave it at that. I love the way Levi and his family automatically try and help as much as they can.

I did the audio and really enjoyed the narration.

Decent Story

So my pet peeve in a story is a weak, door mat fmc and I found her to be all that. But then I really thought about the story, and realized some one battling grief, depression, and burning the candle at both ends, would be that naive and co dependent. With that in mind, it all makes sense.
I think the weirdest part in this story is Levi's nickname for her, Little Bear. What is it with these weird names the men give in these stories?
I did like the solution Levi came up with at the end of the story. It was very realistic.
Over all, a decent story and I love the ability to have audio.
#agegap #hefallsfirst #familialloss #audiobookobsession
#pinkflamingo

A Storm is Brewing

Taken by Storm is book 1 in the Perfect Storm spinoff series from Kiss and Tell (Italian Stallions Book 8). In this inaugural book, we follow Levi Storm and Kasi Mills on their journey.

Kasi is Levi's cousin, Remi's, best friend. He has always thought of her like a little sister, err cousin. She has always had a "secret" crush on him, but with him being 13 years older than her she knew nothing would ever come of it.

Levi swings by the Mills' farm market every day for one of their fresh baked pies. Little does he know that Kasi puts aside a pie every day for him. And not just any pie, but the best pie. He has no idea she has had a crush on him for forever. But when she passes out and almost face plants in to the market counter, he catches her.

Kasi is embarrassed, and aroused, when she wakes up with her head in Levi's lap after passing out. He is worried about her, but she claims she forgot to eat. As all gentleman do, he helps her close down the market stand and then follows her home.

What he learns at her house simply floors him. He cannot believe she is running the market stand, baking all of the goods she sells, making dinner for her dad, managing the farm workers, managing the bills, and so on. It is overwhelming for one person to do it all.

Oh yeah, did I mention Kasi has a brother who parties all night and then does not do his chores around the farm, so she has to?

And let us not forget, she has an unwanted suitor who is trying to get his hands on her family's farm so that his family can expand their business.

When Levi realizes, early on, that Kasi is the ONE for him, he sets about winning her heart. But will he be able to convince her that he is in love with her? Or will this unwanted suitor beat him to the punch by knowingly making her question Levi and his family?

When her father starts to rejoin the family after the untimely death of his wife, will he be able to reason with Kasi and give her the support she needs? Will he merge his family and farm with the Storm's or with the unwanted suitor's family?

For as young as she is, Kasi is truly amazing. She is doing the work of 3, or more, people around the farm. In addition, she is dealing with a person she has no desire to deal with. So when his family starts overstepping boundaries, her spine stiffens. She starts pushing back and saying NO.

Also, her memories of her parents dancing in the kitchen is something she dreams of having for herself. So when that dream comes true with her, she knows she has made the right decision.

Both Grace Noble and Jarman Day are new narrators for me. I enjoyed both of their voices, especially as these lead characters. We shall see how many more Perfect Storm books they narrate.

Love At First Touch!

Kasi and Levi have known each other their whole lives. He's never looked at her as a potential partner until one touch changed it all. It might not be love at first sight but love at first touch. He's a growly, dominant, hardworking man who falls first! Kasi is dealing with the grief after suddenly losing her mother. Kasi is doing everything she can to keep her family and their farm surviving. I loved how close the family and community are. These two find love but also have a lot of obstacles to overcome to find HEA. I can't wait to see what happens next! Audio was great.

Best Kind of Storm! Terrific Story & Narration🎧

“Taken by Storm”, the first book in Mari Carr’s new “Perfect Storm” series, and what a story it is, one that captivates your attention and tugs at your heartstrings the entire time. Set in Gracemont, Virginia, home of the Storm family and the Stormy Weather Farms and the series starts off with Levi Storm’s and Kasi’s story and wow, what a story it is, one that will move you like no other. Kasi’s family farm neighbors the Storm’s and the past couple of years have not been easy for her and her family, and the burden of it all has fallen on her shoulders and she tries to do it all. Kasi has harbored a crush on Levi Storm, saved a pie for him every day at her family’s farm stand, and one day he comes in and catches her when she fainted from exhaustion, and that touch was all it took for him to know she was the one, that she was his. Kasi was proud and did not want to share her financial burdens with Levi and how dire things were. Then the slime ball mayor gets in her head and then hounds her, telling her he had the solution to all her problems, himself. I despised that guy and am hoping he gets what is coming to him and there will be a new mayor in town. Levi was amazing with Kasi, the best kind of storm and just what she needed. I loved all the layers of this story and how it all played out, with plenty of drama, angst, heartfelt emotions, and steamy romance. Mari Carr, thank you for another terrific story and emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧 Jarman Day and Grace Noble did a fantastic job voicing these characters and delivering a spot on portrayal of each. Noble aced it as Kasi, grasping every aspect of her personality, from her fears and worries to her strength and determination. Day did the same as Levi and was just as fabulous with showcasing his personality and demeanor. Both were equally fantastic performing the roles of the side/secondary characters too. Their pacing and tone were right for the story and they captured all the characters’ emotions and had you feeling each one. These two made a great team, with voices and talent that complemented each other and a performance that takes the story to another level.

Amazing Storyline Filled with Hotness

This is my first Mari Carr book and my only question is, Why have I waited to read any of her books? I'm a true fan now, though.

There's a nice amount of backstory that helps the reader understand what's happening in the present, but I didn't feel buried in it. One of the big positives of this book is that you can't anticipate how the characters will react to whatever is happening, or what I like to think of as the "game changer". I like being surprised in the best way, and this story did it for me. I'm moving on to my next Mari Carr book.