A review by ljamison01
Taken by Storm by Mari Carr

lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

This is the first book in the Perfect Storm series. We have Levi and Kari who have known each other for years. In fact Kasi is best friends with his cousin and use to run around on his farm. Kasi is thirteen years younger than Levi. So he really didn’t pay too much attention to her although she had a crush on him. For the last three years Levi has been stopping by her farm stand and buying a pie. No matter how late, Kasi has always saved at least one perfect pie for him. One day while picking up his pie, exhaustion causes Kasi to pass out and Levi catches her. Suddenly, he notices her and begins to pursue a relationship with her. But Kasi and her family have a lot of issues and things going on. This is a very lighthearted small town romance with friends who become lovers. There is little drama, no angst but some steamy moments.