The Forbidden Code

Griffin Security & Protection #4

by Aria Ray, Sarina Hart

Emily, always the little sister in her brother's eyes, finds herself trapped in the midst of a relentless blackmail storm. When she turns to Finn, the skilled security expert and her brother's off-limits best friend, a dangerous game begins.

Their partnership to unmask the villain ignites an undeniable passion, a forbidden love that threatens everything. Finn, torn between his loyalty to Emily's brother and his feelings for her, ends their secret affair.

But the stakes grow higher when Emily discovers she's pregnant with his child.

She conceals the news to protect them all, yet a life-threatening encounter with the blackmailer forces Finn to recognize the depth of his love for her.

In a whirlwind of hidden romance, disapproval, and impending parenthood, will Finn and Emily find their way to a happily ever after? Or will their story be forever shadowed by The Forbidden Code?

The Forbidden Code is the book in the "Griffin Security & Protection” romance series. Each book in the series is a standalone with a guaranteed happily ever after for the couple, though it is recommended to read them in order for maximum enjoyment.

204 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 14, 2023

About the author

Aria Ray writes suspenseful, hot, and intense romance stories featuring powerful alpha-men and witty heroines, full of sacrifice, love, and happily-ever-afters. Like the heroines of her novels, Aria has always had a crush on sinfully sexy bad boys - dark, controlling, irresistible, but tender and loving.

When she is not writing or daydreaming about new stories, she loves to spend time with her own gang of alpha males -
a husband and twin boys. But the real mob boss of the family is Don Corleone - the cat.

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Reviews

[Andra Shaw · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finn and Emily's story made me very jealous of what life on the other side of true love could be. Good for them! Forbidden Code is the fourth book in the Griffin Security & Protection series. They are all my favorites. Each book features a strong independent, intelligent woman and the man of her ultimate dreams. It makes a woman feel like she can have it all....and then reality sets in.

The difference with The Forbidden Code is that Adrian, Shane, and Jace's sister, Emily, finds love with Shane's very seriously BFF, Finn. The player we knew from the other books who was also rich, gorgeous, and every woman's nighttime dream...daydream too. Emily has been through so much, and she finds out just how much Finn has always supported her. Fin has to give in to his feelings for Emily. They have known each other since childhood, and then there is the "Bro Code." It causes more drama and heartbreak than one could imagine.

The Forbidden Code is a page-turner with drama, humor, suspense, action, a little mystery to solve, hot romance, sweet romance, and just lots of love and family all around.

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[Grinning Cat · Rating 4 out of 5]

MMC/FMC- Finn and Emily
POV- 1st person dual
Genre- Contemporary Romance
Sub Genre- Bodyguard Romance
Sub Genre - Billionaire Romance
Heat- they do the thing and describe the parts, using the P word and not the big C word.
Series? Y
Safety: No Cheating, No OM/OW Drama, No Cliffhanger. Past incident of S. Violence (not detailed).
HEA/HFN? Y
Triggers- Explicit Erotic Content, Language, Stalking, Past Trauma, Past Incident of S. Assault (no details given)
Tropes- Brother’s Best Friend, Forbidden Love, Surprise Pregnancy, Guest Starring Adorable Four-Footed Friends
What I liked- Finn is a redhead!
What I didn’t- Finn is a dumbass!
What I mean- Finn being a ginger makes him that much hotter. The zexytime scenes were hot. Heck, even the kissing scenes were volcanic! And when you read it, you’ll see what I mean about him being dumb.
Verdict- I liked it.

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[Dawnmarie Burke · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 4th book in the Griffin Security and Protection series featuring the intriguing age-gap brother's best friend romance between Finn Emily. Emily finds herself in the middle of an unrelenting blackmail storm and she doesn't want to bother her older brothers who still see her as their little sister. She decides to go to Finn her older brother Shane's best friend who she's always had a crush on. Finn knows that something is wrong when he sees Emily and the sparks really fly between them. However Finn made a promise a long time ago and you can't forget about the bro-code at least Finn can't. I don't want to say anymore and ruin it for anyone else with spoilers. You really need to read this intriguing age-gap brother's best friend romance full of action, danger, intrigue,surprises and twists that keep you turning the pages to see what happens. I would recommend reading this book.

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[Coastie Mom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emily is “off-limits to Finn (bro-code). But Finn has always been Emily’s fantasy. Emily has been through a lot in her life and Finn helped “take care” of the problem (unbeknownst to her). Finn has always felt protective of Emily, but made a promise to her brother a long time ago he would never touch her.

When Emily is blackmailed, she goes to Finn since she does not want to put her family through anything else. The kisses are hot, but Finnn always chooses Shane over her. Will Finn be able to make things right with Emily? Will Finn ever be able to pick her over Shane? This story is a page-turner! I found it very hard to put the book down – full of mystery, suspense, angst and passion.

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[Judy Gittleson Hendrickson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emily is in trouble with a blackmailer and goes to her brothers best friend Finn, who she has known and crushed on for most of her life. Sparks fly between them but the bro-code is strong with her brothers running the security company. They stop until another threat comes their way, and then all bets are off. Loved the characters, their personalities, entertaining situations and chemistry. The storyline grabs you from the start with action, tension, intrigue, twists and surprises. Terrific ending that brings it all together. Loved the way the story weaved around before the characters tell it straight.

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[Kristine L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story is about the relationship between Emily and Finn. Finn works for the Griffin Security & Protection series. Emily has crushed on Finn but it never went anywhere. Emily needs help as someone is blackmailing her so Finn steps up to help her again. This time the temptation was too much and Finn and Emily subside to their heat. There are so many obstacles to their relationship but finally, Finn opens his eyes and goes after what he wants, Emily. Do they find the person who is blackmailing Emily? There is suspense, action, drama, lots of steam, and love. An exciting story that I enjoyed.

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[Chris06 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book by Aria Ray. Emily grew up with older brothers who know own a security company. A past attack in her life has made it so she fiercely guards her independence and stays away from men.

Finn, her older brothers BF and someone she has always crushed in when younger, is back in town to visit. Bro code means Emily is off limits which shouldn’t be a problem since he never looked at her any other way then a sister.

Emily ends up needing help and Finn is who she turns to … can they stay just friends or do they become more?.

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[Shawna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved The Forbidden Code Book 4 of Griffin Security & Protection. Emily needs help but doesn’t want to involve her brothers. Finn is a family friend who she used to crush on, maybe still does. Emily is being blackmailed and needs help, enter Fin. But feelings become involved and what happens when Finn has to choose between Emily or his best friend? This story has danger, drama and lots of steamy scenes. It has a great storyline and I loved the characters although I wanted to slap Finn upside the head a few times. I would definitely recommend this book and the series.

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[Wendy Livingstone · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the fourth book in this series, and this is Finn and Emily’s story. When Emily is being blackmailed, she turns to Finn, who is a security expert, and her brothers forbidden best friend for help. The chemistry between these two is combustible and undeniable, and they embark on a secret liaison which has consequences.
This is a well written story which has family, friendships, loyalty, danger, suspense, intrigue, secrets, romance, and love, which leads to an entertaining and steamy addictive page turner.
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[Priscilla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Emily had a crush on Finn, her brother's best friend, as a teen and it never really went away. Years later, she needs help figuring out a blackmailed and he is there once again for her. His promise to her brother has kept him away but now that he is helping her, Finn couldn’t stay away. It was nice to finally read about Emily's HEA after being introduced to her in previous books. This was a good one even if the plot was ok.

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[Maureen · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the start to the finish, this book just held my attention. Emily is little sister to three brothers who just love looking out for her. However she is been blackmailed by someone, but its her brothers best friend Finn who tries to help her, but despite them both wanting each other, there is a bro code and Finn dosnt want to break it with his best friend Shane who is Emilys brother. However despite them both wanting each other the blackmails keep on coming. Can they find out who it is before someone gets seriously hurt?

I really enjoyed reading this story it was brilliant and well done.

[Danee · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a beautiful touching and sad story that shows you the lives of Emily and Finn, and also her brother Shane who is Finn's best friend again. Everyone knows that sisters are off limits to best friends and vice versa. But we also know that if there are feelings, chemistry, attraction and infatuation. But beyond all that there is also drama, danger and many steamy moments that keep your attention on their story.

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[Charmaine Nouwen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read,intriguing,interesting,steamy with a touch of suspense and lots of drama..A brother best friend romance story of Finn and Emily.;A billionaire and former military and the woman who is off limit to him..Emily had a traumatic past,a rape victim but she persevere ith the help of her family specially Finn the one who did everything for the culprit to pay and now a therapist someone blackmailing her and she need help to solve it and her hero and secret crush is their again protecting her...

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[Jenni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finn and Emily have an instant spark only dampened by her being his best friends little sister, off limits but they cant den one another, when Emily is in trouble Finns the one she turns too but when Finn pushes her away where will it leave them? well written steamy desires action and more, a great addition to the series.

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[Cody Marie Phoenix · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even though the cover doesn't represent the character of Finn O'Brien, the story was a good one! The story involved Finn, the long time best friend of Shane Stone, and Shane's sister Emily. A lot of drama, some romance with sexy times, and a lot of speculation on everyone's part. A nice addition to the GSP series.

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[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finn has known Emily since she was a kid. As a friend to her oldest brother she had a crush on Finn since childhood, but that was ages ago. Finn stops in to see Emily’s rather and runs into her after years. Finn knows what happened to Emily and took to making sure that her attacker was jailed for a long time. When a new threat makes itself known Finn will stop at nothing to protect her again!.

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[Staci · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finn and Emily’s story has her always crushing on him since she was young given he is her oldest bro, Shane, bf. They have spark and the chemistry is off the rails but he puts his bro-code/promise to her bro first and calls the night activities off. But when a blackmailer tries to hurt her all bets are off and he will do everything to keep her and their child safe. A good age gap, bro bf story.

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[casvec · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finn and Emily's story is a best friend's sister story, where feeling have been hidden for the wishes of the best friend.

When Emily's world takes a turn, Finn is there for her, and the promises made and the feeling fight against each other.

Good story with a bit of danger and suspense. Passionate feeling and heated moments have you lost in the pages.

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[Lisa Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Emily is being blackmailed she reaches out to Finn, her brother's best friend, he is a security expert. Finn is the impediment of her fantasy man but he will never cross the bro code. At least that is what she thinks, lines blur and the pair have an affair. When she finds out she is pregnant she keeps the news to herself, she is afraid the choice between her and her brother, she will lose.

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[BecReadReview · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finn is so smooth yet so misguided by his promise. Emily broke my heart with her struggles yet admired for her strength. Their crazy chemistry was sizzling & loved how she went for what she wanted. Did I want to kick Shane? YES! With some suspense & a whole lot of emotions, it was another good read!.

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[CJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author has given us a heart pounding story that pulls us into the lives of Finn, Emily and her brother/his best friend, Shane. The story keeps us turning the pages with fear, secrets, connection, danger and steam.

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[Debbie Bolay · Rating 5 out of 5]

💞💖💞 Fin and Emily 💞💖💞 Fin was her big brothers best friend so Emily's off limits. But love happens when love happens. This is a wonderful series and a wonderful book! Aria Ray is an awesome author! A must read book!.

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[Michelle Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bet that would be hard growing up with 3 brothers and their very hot friend. I couldn't imagine what she went thru and how strong she must be to overcome all of that. I'm happy she felt comfortable enough going to Finn for help. I would love to see what the future holds for the entire family.

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[Sam Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cracking

A great read. With a decent plot, plenty of steamy romance and well developed characters, I enjoyed this.

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[Marilyn Gamble]

Good book

This was another great book. I love the plot and the characters are great. This was fun to read. Wow!

[TJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good.

Good to read the next in this series. Emily did infuriate me when she wouldn’t tell anyone about what going on.

Looking forward to more of this series.

[Tom Prejsner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Romance

Thank you for sharing these wonderful romance novel series books. Please keep writing more of these wonderful books. Thank you

[Lorraine Anton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

Finn and Emily.

I loved reading this book.
I loved the characters, plot and storyline.
I loved the twists.

Read it