I'm currently in the middle of this book, and really enjoying it--which is shocking because the reason he is "Forbidden", is a HUGE NO-NO! in my book. But this book has definitely got me thinking about my preconceived notions on this "issue." And that's all I say until I finish the book and am able to get a review up.
Anyways, enjoy this post!
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THE FORBIDDEN by Jodi Ellen Malpas (August 8, 2017; Forever trade paperback original; $15.99)
A new story of dangerous temptations from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the This Man trilogy.
Annie has never experienced the 'spark' with a guy - the kind of instant chemistry that steals your breath and blindsides you completely. Until a night out with friends brings her face to face with the wickedly sexy and mysterious Jack. It's not just a spark that ignites between them. It's an explosion. Jack promises to consume Annie, and he fully delivers on that promise.
Overwhelmed by the intensity of their one night together, Annie slips out of their hotel room. She is certain that a man who's had such a powerful impact on her and who could bend her to his will so easily, must be dangerous. But she's already in too deep. And Jack isn't only dangerous. He is forbidden.
Annie has never experienced the 'spark' with a guy - the kind of instant chemistry that steals your breath and blindsides you completely. Until a night out with friends brings her face to face with the wickedly sexy and mysterious Jack. It's not just a spark that ignites between them. It's an explosion. Jack promises to consume Annie, and he fully delivers on that promise.
Overwhelmed by the intensity of their one night together, Annie slips out of their hotel room. She is certain that a man who's had such a powerful impact on her and who could bend her to his will so easily, must be dangerous. But she's already in too deep. And Jack isn't only dangerous. He is forbidden.
“Every kiss, every sexy scene, every word between this pair owned a piece of my soul. I could read this book a hundred times and still react as if it was the first time. The Protector is a top 2016 fave for me.” –Audrey Carlan, #1 bestselling author of The Calendar Girl series
My Q & A with Jodi:
Top 5 favorite traits in a hero
1) Looks
2) Good style
3) Cocky
4) Cheeky (sometimes)
5) Height (always tall!)
Excerpt:
“Thank you for your help,”
I say quietly, studying him, definitely detecting that he’s deep in thought. Don’t ask,
don’t ask, don’t ask. I need to get back into my apartment
without engaging with him, which could prove
tricky when he’s blocking the doorway and looking like he has no intention of shifting to let
me in.
“Annie,” he breathes.
“I’m struggling so badly.”
“I’m not doing this.”
I swallow, pushing my way past him. He grabs me by the top of my arm and holds me in place.
“Let me go, Jack.”
“I’ve already told you I
can’t do that. Annie, I’m drowning here. I’m going out of my mind, and the more time I
spend with you the fucking worse it’s getting. Listening to you,
talking to you, sharing a passion with you that goes way beyond the
amazing time we had in bed together.”
“You have to forget!” I
yell, knowing anger is the only way forward. Be angry with him. Let it dominate me and rule
me, because the alternative scares me to fucking death.
He pushes me into the hall
and slams the door behind us, forcing me to back up. “No,” he says, straight and even.
“No,” he repeats, moving one more step forward, except this time
I don’t retreat. Because I can’t. Because he has me locked in
place with those grey eyes, and now they’re back to their full
glory. Sparkling, even if it’s with anger. He reaches for his shirt
and starts unbuttoning it before
shrugging it off and throwing it to the floor, revealing the chest
that’s haunting me.
I quickly look down at the
pile of material, my mind reeling. His chest. His perfect damn chest. "What are you
doing?”
“I have no fucking idea.”
He reaches for me and slides a hand around my neck, pulling me to him. Our chests meet,
and my determination to repel him vanishes under our connection. Wrongs turn into rights.
Conflict turns into craving.
“I can’t get you out of
my head, Annie.” His forehead meets mine, his palm massaging away the tightness in my
neck muscles, softening me up until I relax in his hold. “I want
you all over again, and I can’t
even find the will to worry about how much more that’ll make me
want you.” He breathes down on
me. “I’ve played that night on repeat. I’ve dreamed of holding
you in my arms again. I’ve craved the sound of your voice, the feel
of your touch, the softness of your lips on mine. I know I shouldn’t
want you. But I do. Nothing has ever made me feel this insane with
need. Nothing has taken up so much space in my head. I can’t
fucking help it, Annie.” His grey gaze sinks into me, my heart
steadying to an even thrum. His head starts to shake mildly, his
splayed hand moving up to the back of my head and fisting my hair. “I
don’t want to help it,” he growls. “I want you. I don’t care
how wrong it is.” His clenched fist tightens, gripping my hair
harshly. “I know I’ve been on your mind since I fucked you every
which way in that hotel room. Stop denying it. Don’t insult me and
tell me you don’t crave that amazing feeling all over again. I can
see it in your eyes every damn time I look into them. You. Want. Me.”
It’s me who moves in
first. All me. I lunge forward and smash my lips to his, the magnetic force winning. His
words winning. Jack winning. My heart winning. I coax his mouth open with hard, hungry
kisses. I’ve lost my mind to a craving too powerful to fight off.
And, like Jack, I don’t care how wrong it is.
Lost.
Yet as he walks me backward
until my back slams into the wall, I feel found again.
I cry out, and Jack moans.
We’re clumsy and desperate. He’s pushing me up the wall with the force of his kiss, then
he’s rolling away, taking me with him until it’s his back
slamming into the wall. It’s the
elevator all over again. The atmosphere is sizzling. I’m on fire.
He scoops me up, pinning me to him, and
carries me into my bedroom. I focus on him. Only him and the return of feelings that I’ve
fantasized about since that unforgettable night. All the guilt is
abandoning me, and I let it, unprepared
to let anything stop me from taking the forbidden.
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About the Author
Jodi Ellen Malpas was born and raised in the Midlands’ town of Northampton, England, where she lives with her two boys. Working for her father’s construction business full-time, she tried to ignore the lingering idea of writing until it became impossible. She wrote in secret for a long time before finally finding the courage to unleash her creative streak, and in October 2012 she released This Man. She took a chance on a story with some intense characters and sparked incredible reactions from women all over the world. Writing powerful love stories and creating addictive characters have become her passion, a passion she now shares with her devoted readers.
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I've been curious about this book! I loved her book the Protector. This one definitely doesn't seem like my thing on paper because I don't abide by cheating and such buuuut if anyone can convince me, it's probably Malpas. I'm glad you're enjoying the book so far!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!. =)
Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!
This got me curious and since I just recently finished her series (This Man) , this is definitely something I'd love to read. Well after I'm done with my current book (The Handmaiden's Fate by Jennie Dah) and I've written a review on it. Thank you!
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