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Forbidden
Be careful the contracts you make.
Casey Nelson wanted Aiden Kelly more than anything else in his life. But Aiden had a Dark Lover, a strange past and a fondness for walking late at night through a Chicago area bog that had access to bizarre things unseen by man for thousands of years.
When Aiden was around Casey could do things. Strange things that scared him. And the spooky things he saw in the dark made sense…
How far would Casey go to get was forbidden to him? How far would Aiden go to keep his faith in the Dark Lover who’d been gone for months and showed no sign of returning?
Enter their dangerous and seductive world from the safety of your own armchair or bed and find out in this exciting sequel to Taboo.
Casey Nelson wanted Aiden Kelly more than anything else in his life. But Aiden had a Dark Lover, a strange past and a fondness for walking late at night through a Chicago area bog that had access to bizarre things unseen by man for thousands of years.
When Aiden was around Casey could do things. Strange things that scared him. And the spooky things he saw in the dark made sense…
How far would Casey go to get was forbidden to him? How far would Aiden go to keep his faith in the Dark Lover who’d been gone for months and showed no sign of returning?
Enter their dangerous and seductive world from the safety of your own armchair or bed and find out in this exciting sequel to Taboo.
164 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 2012
10 people want to read
About the author
Hayden Chance
6 books13 followersHayden Chance was born with the insane notion that he came here to bring magic back into the world.
At 30 he discovered, much to his chagrin, that there was not a world of enchantment living behind the dusty shelves of University offices and libraries the way children’s books had sworn there was. What did live there was mold, contact dermatitis, angry women who hated Shakespeare for being a man and pale introverts with non-gender specific names who liked vegetarian Pad Thai.
Unimpressed by these discoveries he decided to leave teaching forever and strike out for a life of adventure!
He believes in showing the numinous behind the mundane. The mystical in the everyday lives of men and women (and animals). And he believes that truth is best received wrapped in a tortilla of laughter. (Did you like that poetic imagery?)
He is a Virgo, is vehemently against political correctness and knows how to kill in three seconds. Seven seconds if he hasn’t had his coffee yet.
At 30 he discovered, much to his chagrin, that there was not a world of enchantment living behind the dusty shelves of University offices and libraries the way children’s books had sworn there was. What did live there was mold, contact dermatitis, angry women who hated Shakespeare for being a man and pale introverts with non-gender specific names who liked vegetarian Pad Thai.
Unimpressed by these discoveries he decided to leave teaching forever and strike out for a life of adventure!
He believes in showing the numinous behind the mundane. The mystical in the everyday lives of men and women (and animals). And he believes that truth is best received wrapped in a tortilla of laughter. (Did you like that poetic imagery?)
He is a Virgo, is vehemently against political correctness and knows how to kill in three seconds. Seven seconds if he hasn’t had his coffee yet.
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November 11, 2013
Even when we begin to get the answers to the questions that have plagued us there are times when that is simply not enough. What does it take to be able to reconcile all we have wanted and desired with the things that we actually need? Our lives are filled with opportunities to not only better ourselves but to help others find their path. But there's a fine line between making sure those around us are truly getting what they need in their lives versus what we feel they are worthy of receiving. Only when we can place their needs before our own are we able to truly see what it is that we need in return.
Our story picks up where "Taboo" left off; right in the middle of the mystery and intrigue that is building to a fevered pitch. What's to come of the relationship between Aiden and The Dark Man when there is a mysterious house guest in tow. How do we plan for what's in store when there are too many pieces of the puzzle missing? These two books dig deep into you and cause you to do some pretty deep introspection. It's not everyday that an author is able to do that especially in the small space that Hayden has been working with. These books aren't long in respect to other pieces of modern fiction so the things he's able to do within a smaller page count is nothing short of stellar. He has created a fantastic world that, if you let it; will pull you in and open your mind up to the most remote possibilities within your own life. When you start questioning Aiden's motives or Casey's... are you actually questioning your own? There's something magical in the way that these books are writing where you can draw so much inference in your own life.
I feel that this book is where you start to get an idea of who Hayden is as an author as his writing style starts to hit it's stride. His language is clear and the images he creates with his words are second only to the paintings only a master painter could pull out of a canvas. If you close your eyes and suspend your disbelief for just a moment, you can smell the leather in Casey's jacket or a woodsy, earthy smell that makes you feel like home. These are skills that authors that have been writing for double his career have difficulty mastering. I am thankful for this new age of digital publishing because stories like these deserve to be told and read by the masses. They are important because the enable us to look at all we have and cause us to make a decision to see where we stand and what side are we standing for.
Our story picks up where "Taboo" left off; right in the middle of the mystery and intrigue that is building to a fevered pitch. What's to come of the relationship between Aiden and The Dark Man when there is a mysterious house guest in tow. How do we plan for what's in store when there are too many pieces of the puzzle missing? These two books dig deep into you and cause you to do some pretty deep introspection. It's not everyday that an author is able to do that especially in the small space that Hayden has been working with. These books aren't long in respect to other pieces of modern fiction so the things he's able to do within a smaller page count is nothing short of stellar. He has created a fantastic world that, if you let it; will pull you in and open your mind up to the most remote possibilities within your own life. When you start questioning Aiden's motives or Casey's... are you actually questioning your own? There's something magical in the way that these books are writing where you can draw so much inference in your own life.
I feel that this book is where you start to get an idea of who Hayden is as an author as his writing style starts to hit it's stride. His language is clear and the images he creates with his words are second only to the paintings only a master painter could pull out of a canvas. If you close your eyes and suspend your disbelief for just a moment, you can smell the leather in Casey's jacket or a woodsy, earthy smell that makes you feel like home. These are skills that authors that have been writing for double his career have difficulty mastering. I am thankful for this new age of digital publishing because stories like these deserve to be told and read by the masses. They are important because the enable us to look at all we have and cause us to make a decision to see where we stand and what side are we standing for.
March 12, 2013
This book picks up after Taboo. You definitely want to read them in order. There are more unresolved plot points so I'm counting on a sequel to wrap them up. Again, with each read I find something new. This is a great book to sit with a cup (to pot) of tea on a lazy day and just read.
March 13, 2013
I attacked this book; ever since "Taboo" set up the possibility of a sequel I was waiting for it. So, when it came out... I was all over it. And I wasn't disappointed.
I like to see substantial change in a character; it confirms my sometimes cock-eyed notion that people learn from the experiences they have. Hayden Chance doesn't seem to have any problem pushing a story way, way off-balance and seeing where it goes from there. I like stories that have you going "omg" half-way through, again and again. I thought the story well worth the attention and I can see that it's pointed toward a third... at least, that's the way it seemed to me.
I enjoy how Chance likes to superimpose the mythic onto our ordinary surroundings. I mean, if the mythical came out in our surroundings... I guess that's how it might look, right? The original inhabitants of this land believed that the gods and goddesses lived in this world, too, in a way. Kinda makes me look at our world and want to tidy up a bit. But that the effect a good book should have; to make you think about the world you live in a little differently
I like to see substantial change in a character; it confirms my sometimes cock-eyed notion that people learn from the experiences they have. Hayden Chance doesn't seem to have any problem pushing a story way, way off-balance and seeing where it goes from there. I like stories that have you going "omg" half-way through, again and again. I thought the story well worth the attention and I can see that it's pointed toward a third... at least, that's the way it seemed to me.
I enjoy how Chance likes to superimpose the mythic onto our ordinary surroundings. I mean, if the mythical came out in our surroundings... I guess that's how it might look, right? The original inhabitants of this land believed that the gods and goddesses lived in this world, too, in a way. Kinda makes me look at our world and want to tidy up a bit. But that the effect a good book should have; to make you think about the world you live in a little differently
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