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Forbidden, Book 1: A Novel of Love and Betrayal Kindle Edition

by Mike Wells (Author), Devika Fernando (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 809 ratings
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5 STARS! “Forbidden takes us on an emotional roller coaster which the reader will ride quickly to the end, as this book is impossible to put down.” - Rhoda D'Ettore, Author

5 STARS! “A total page turner that grips at your heart strings.” - Gayle Pace, Book Reviewer

5 STARS! “I loved it! I was so drawn in from the first page…so romantic…and perfect.” - A. P. Bullard, Triskele Reviews

5 STARS! “A gripping and quick read. A weekend page turner.” - Review Girl

5 STARS! "Forbidden" is an intelligent and well-crafted masterpiece that thoroughly deserves five stars indeed!” - Adisha Kariyawasam

BOOK DESCRIPTION

When Lady Eleanor Sotheby unexpectedly enters the life of Jayne Clark, a 23-year old waitress from Wichita, Kansas, Jayne's world is turned upside down. Not only is she welcomed into a family that she never knew, but she is thrust headlong into the highest strata of European society. Nothing is too grand in the fairy tale lives of the uber-rich--the spectacular seaside villas, the sleek, chauffeured limousines, the outrageously expensive designer clothes. When Jayne plays her part and learns to fit into this new world, she meets Robert Astor, the man of her dreams. But her feelings for Robert are forbidden. Jayne's heady new life begins to unravel into a dark web of deceit, domination and greed...and she ultimately finds herself confronting an evil that truly has no limits.

Fans of Nora Roberts and Sidney Sheldon will enjoy this book.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00TBGTQ2M
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Free Downloads of Books like J.D. Robb, Sidney Sheldon, Nora Roberts, Tiffany Snow Publishing Compa (February 6, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 6, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1731 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 140 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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  1. Devika Fernando

    Devika Fernando

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    Almost as soon as Devika Fernando could write, she imagined stories and poems. After finishing her education in Germany and returning to her roots in Sri Lanka, she became a writer. Having lived in Germany and in Sri Lanka with her husband has made her experience the best (and the worst) of two totally different worlds – something that influences her writing.

    Her trademark is writing deeply emotional, closed-door romances, often with international settings and/or multicultural couples. She draws inspiration from everyone and everything in life. Apart from her contemporary and paranormal romance novels, she has co-written a romantic suspense book series with Mike Wells.

    What Devika loves most about being an author is creating new worlds and sending her protagonists on a journey with ups and downs that leaves them changed. When she’s not writing, she’s reading or thinking about writing, eating too much chocolate, taking nature photographs, and playing with her cat and dogs.

    Website: http://devikafernandoauthor.weebly.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devikafernandoauthor

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Author_Devika

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  2. Mike Wells

    Mike Wells

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    Mike Wells is an American bestselling author of more than 25 "unputdownable" thriller and suspense novels, including Lust, Money & Murder and Passion, Power & Sin. He is also known for his young adult books, such as The Mysterious Disappearance of Kurt Kramer, The Wrong Side of the Tracks, and Wild Child, which are used by English teachers in high schools and colleges worldwide. Formerly a screenwriter, Wells has a fast-paced, cinematic writing style. His work is often compared to that of the late Sidney Sheldon, with strong and inspiring female heroes, tightly-written scenes, engaging action/dialogue, and numerous plot twists. He currently lives in Europe and has taught in the Creative Writing program at the University of Oxford.

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    http://mikewellsblog.blogspot.com/

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3.9 out of 5 stars
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Rita J. Spratlen
5.0 out of 5 stars An Exciting Book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2019
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Another great series from this author. I need to know what happens so I will be continuing the journey in this wonderful series!! I love the character's and the plot is exceptional. I am amazed at this author's imagination and writing. So much emotions and intrigue!!!!
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Andreea
4.0 out of 5 stars Forbidden (Book 1)
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2017
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The novel follows two alternating plotlines and perspectives: Eleanor’s rebellious teenage years and Jayne’s story from the day she met Lady Eleanor Sotheby onwards, a shocking and life-changing discovery she has never imagined. Though the two plotlines are strongly linked to each other due to Eleanor’s presence, I think that Eleanor’s dark past is more interesting than the present because it’s more suspenseful and its pace is more dynamic than the other plotline which has a steadier pace and some of the events are pretty predictable if you ask me.

At first glance, Eleanor may seem cultured and posh, but her true temper leaks out when things don’t go her way, just like in her early life. She is ambitious, snobbish and now she cares what other socialites have to say about her or her daughter's reputation. Eleanor is a morally grey and complex character and the way she acts reminds me of another unlikable yet well-built character, Kathy Brogan from Black Widow. Eleanor is also in charge of Jayne’s transformation into a cultured young lady to make her adapt much easier to the new lifestyle and challenges she has to face.

"And what was acting, anyway? Nothing more than being a good liar, and she was very accomplished at that. She had been “acting” ever since she could remember." (Loc. 591)

But how Eleanor became a filthy rich widow who has so many connections in socialite circles? Dark secrets should always be buried in the past and Eleanor guards them well because no one should find out how her life was like before becoming Lady Sotheby. She had to take many risks that suited her rebellious nature, but Celeste and Jayne don’t need to know that because the truth would shatter the picture perfect image of this rich widow and she can’t allow that to happen. Therefore, lies are a useful tool to paint the truth in brighter colours.

The rest of the characters are not complex as Lady Sotheby, but we can easily recognise who is Jayne and who is Celeste because Jayne is sweet, caring, introverted and a girl who works hard to support her loved ones despite her frequent asthma attacks, while Celeste is stubborn, spoiled, posh, self-absorbed, loves parties and speed. And talking about the two girls, one of my favourite scenes is when Jayne and Celeste meet, shock, curiosity and emotions overwhelm each other; it was a truly touching moment.

"This wasn’t her exact reflection she was looking at—this was a version of Jayne dressed in expensive designer clothes, with a fashionably short haircut, and decked out in expensive jewelry." (Loc. 392)

To be honest, I wasn't too thrilled with the beginning of the book, but the hook came along with Jayne's journey to Nice to meet Celeste. Though Jayne is a sweetheart and I liked her as a character, I wouldn’t want to be in her shoes because I couldn’t be that selfless to help Celeste, whom I’ve recently met just because she did a mistake that threatens her reputation and Lady Sotheby’s ambitions. However, the book is interesting because you get a glimpse of how the lives of rich people really are, besides the glamour and the influence they have in their exclusive circles.

The writing is beautiful in the main story with an overall steady pace and realistic in Eleanor’s shady story building the suspense. I enjoyed most of the novel and the characters though I would have liked this first book to be longer because it ended a bit abruptly for my taste. I might pick up the second book someday, just to see how Jayne and Robert’s relationship develops, but only time will tell if I will still be interested in reading it.
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Carrie
3.0 out of 5 stars Good but dragged
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2015
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I give it three stars, it's well written catchy story but it felt so long for such a short read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Review of Forbidden
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2015
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Forbidden, Book 1
A Novel of Love and Betrayal…

By Mike Wells

Reviewed by Author Roy Murry

Love and Betrayal comes in many forms. In Mr. Wells’ novel, paternal and sibling love comes to the front; and betrayal is just around the corner.

A young lady’s life is turned into a confused state, after an elderly woman reveals her true identity. The woman tells a fantastic story, but the young lady believes her, because of something her mother had told her when she sixteenth.

Without informing anyone, she travels with the women to Europe. There she is surprised again with something that confirms the woman’s story to the one hundredth percent degree.

Here more twists are put in place, where betrayal of a loved one, who will be uninformed as to the events surrounding his betrothed. He will be played.

This is where Mr. Wells leaves you standing at the altar, so to speak. You won’t find out until you read on.

Mike Well’s book ones are always hooks that leave you wanting for more. It is an enjoyable time for those who like a classy read.
You’ll want to go on to the next book. So…

Book #1 is free http://amzn.to/1muyXN0
But I recommend buying #1, 2, 3 at once
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Fiction Author Rhoda D'Ettore
5.0 out of 5 stars Addictive Thriller
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2015
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Drama. Deceit. Passion. Suspense. Romance. Thriller. These are words that are so typical to describe Mike Wells books, although he is no typical author. I have read quite a few from this author now and he never disappoints. Forbidden takes us on an emotional roller coaster which the reader will ride quickly to the end, as this book is impossible to put down. If you want to read an addictive story, intense situations and dramatic characters created by fast pace and great flow, be sure to get this book today.
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FSW
4.0 out of 5 stars You won't want to skip/miss a page.
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2015
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Great characters and a good story line: This is one of those books that you want to finish reading in one sitting...you don't want to put it down, you don't want to skip/miss a page. The well paced story immediately sucks you in and it has enough twist and turns to keep your attention until the very last page. I love all the romantic/suspense/thriller books written by Mike Wells. I would recommend that you buy this series by Mike and Devika.
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Archana
1.0 out of 5 stars I'm sorry to say this, but the writing style ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2016
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I'm sorry to say this, but the writing style, plot and character development are very basic in this book. Based on the reviews given, I must admit I was expecting more. Truly let down. If you are older than an pre-teen, please don't try reading it
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Father Ted
3.0 out of 5 stars "Rather like an unfinished symphony"
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2017
I deplore these sagas that require a marathon read of several books. This part is well-written, the story-line is better than average, the characters are well-drawn, so why not tell a complete story? It beats me.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing premise, elaborate set-up
Reviewed in India on June 10, 2020
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Just when you think that this is yet another Mills and boon type book, the author takes the story a notch higher. Just curious to read the grand plan of Lady Sotheby who has a propensity to use all her network. Will she play the same game with her daughters too?
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Mai Tai Mama
5.0 out of 5 stars Crazy Good Suspense
Reviewed in Canada on April 7, 2016
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This was an awesome book. Seriously stock full of suspense. The mother is evil at its finest. The plot became a bit predictable or so I thought and then BAM it blew me a way and left me hanging, and desperately wanting to read the next book.
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Coolchick111
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely storyline. Intriguing. Worth the read...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2016
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Never read any of Mike Wells books but I was really surprised.very good storyline and I definitely will get book 2 as I really want to know what happens with the twins and Eleanor;she appears to have a dark past and does not appear a nice person and a bit of a social climber. I am interested in finding out more so not going give a full review yet,all I would say to anyone is get the book,it is worth it'......
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LindieLou
3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
Reviewed in Canada on March 1, 2018
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I enjoyed reading this book. It took a little while for me to understand the way the story was unfolded. I can't give a higher rating because the story isn't finished. I have to buy book 2 to see what happens. I am not impressed.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in India on June 24, 2016
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Good book.. Found it interesting..
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