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Billionaire #2
Forbidden Lust
Sara is walking home from work one night. She hears police sirens and takes a different route to normal, to avoid any trouble. On her detour, she inadvertently witnesses a man being shot by a group of men in suits. But, they see her...
The men grab Sara and discuss how they can dispose of her. She tries to convince them that she'll keep quiet, but they don't believe her. “Promises mean nothing,” another one says sharply. “Dead witnesses can’t talk.”
The men mutter among themselves for a few seconds, and Sara tries to escape but to no avail. She slammed powerfully into the wall of a person standing right behind her.
Just as the other guys recognize that she's restrained once again, the man pulls her to one side and away from everyone else. He then bundles her into a car and they speed off.
Is Sara being rescued or dragged into deeper danger?
The men grab Sara and discuss how they can dispose of her. She tries to convince them that she'll keep quiet, but they don't believe her. “Promises mean nothing,” another one says sharply. “Dead witnesses can’t talk.”
The men mutter among themselves for a few seconds, and Sara tries to escape but to no avail. She slammed powerfully into the wall of a person standing right behind her.
Just as the other guys recognize that she's restrained once again, the man pulls her to one side and away from everyone else. He then bundles her into a car and they speed off.
Is Sara being rescued or dragged into deeper danger?
- GenresRomanceContemporary
58 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 23, 2016
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August 30, 2018
WAY WAY WAY WAY SHORT.
Was this even a book? I feel like it was about an hour to listen to? Again, way too freaking short man! I love novellas and I really wish that this wasn't one of those. I feel like a hell of a lot happened in this book. It was way too fast-paced for it to sort of make sense, in a way?
Okay, so in this book Sara witnesses a murder. Then she runs away before she is kidnapped or killed because she saw something that she shouldn't have. You would think that she is in the clear, right? No, she isn't. She runs into Jay, who is like her sworn protector from the mafia or something.
Things escalate very quickly between these two. It was weird and again, fast-paced. There does seem to be some missing pieces in the plot of this book because they would just randomly jump into something before talking or making a decision. I don't really know how else to explain it.
Overall, it was a novella that could've been a bit better but I still randomly enjoyed it?
Was this even a book? I feel like it was about an hour to listen to? Again, way too freaking short man! I love novellas and I really wish that this wasn't one of those. I feel like a hell of a lot happened in this book. It was way too fast-paced for it to sort of make sense, in a way?
Okay, so in this book Sara witnesses a murder. Then she runs away before she is kidnapped or killed because she saw something that she shouldn't have. You would think that she is in the clear, right? No, she isn't. She runs into Jay, who is like her sworn protector from the mafia or something.
Things escalate very quickly between these two. It was weird and again, fast-paced. There does seem to be some missing pieces in the plot of this book because they would just randomly jump into something before talking or making a decision. I don't really know how else to explain it.
Overall, it was a novella that could've been a bit better but I still randomly enjoyed it?
May 9, 2020
I loved this book! I loved every second of this short, steamy mafia romance. The chemistry between Sara and Jay was absolutely scorching! I wish this book was longer. Can't get enough of their sizzling chemistry! The narrator did an excellent job narrating this book.
June 7, 2017
this was such a greta book I didn't know if he was the good guy or the bad guy
April 2, 2018
Walking along the street, Sara witnesses a murder.
Before they can kill her, she runs, straight into another man who bundles her into a car and drives away. But is he rescuing her or getting her into more trouble?
***
The writing is not good and it isn’t edited.
The voice is very immature.
What’s that rule about exclamation marks? No more than two… and not per paragraph.
*grits teeth* don’t say it, AM
Oh boy… the sex.
Why is the dining table a participant in the sex?
Meanwhile Jay is trying to free her from the shackles of the mafia’s wrath… [yeah I don’t know what that means either]
Look, I reckon the author has never even seen a single mafia movie because this just isn’t how it works. And then she skips the entire resolution of the issue, after they jump on a plane.
1 star
Before they can kill her, she runs, straight into another man who bundles her into a car and drives away. But is he rescuing her or getting her into more trouble?
***
The writing is not good and it isn’t edited.
“Okay,” I end reply meekly before slumping back into my seat and watching the world go by through the car window. (Kindle Locations 147-148).
The voice is very immature.
What’s that rule about exclamation marks? No more than two… and not per paragraph.
Then I watch him walk away, wondering how the hell I’m going to cope the entire day in this massive house, with only my own mind for company… (Kindle Locations 213-215).
*grits teeth* don’t say it, AM
Oh boy… the sex.
As Jay grinds inside of me, hitting every right spot with the help of the dining table, I find myself falling into the abyss of desire way too quickly. I groan, I moan, I yell out loudly, not even caring that I’m yelling. I feel so free and liberated, that nothing else matters. (Kindle Locations 405-408).
Why is the dining table a participant in the sex?
Meanwhile Jay is trying to free her from the shackles of the mafia’s wrath… [yeah I don’t know what that means either]
Look, I reckon the author has never even seen a single mafia movie because this just isn’t how it works. And then she skips the entire resolution of the issue, after they jump on a plane.
It took us a while to get back home, but we eventually made it back to America. I still don’t know what Jay had going on back here while we were on that island, and I’m not sure that I want to. I’m sure it is unsavory, and that it probably involves a lot of death, and I’m much better off without that knowledge, so I just leave it. When Jay told me that we could return, I made the decision to simply nod, and that is how it’s remained. (Kindle Locations 812-816).
1 star
February 7, 2017
Sarah and Jay met under extenuating circumstances. Jay took Sarah to protect her from the mafia. Their instant chemistry led them into a fast and furious relationship until Jay's secrets came to light. Will they be able to work through them? I enjoyed this book, but felt that with the complex story line that it could have been much better if the book was longer. The characters were worth getting to know and it seemed rushed. As always, Simone Carter does have a knack for a suspenseful romance and incredibly hot sex scenes. The two were definitely well matched and the mafia background always intrigues me. I would have liked to get to know these two a little better and enjoyed the blooming of their relationship.
Liisa Blackwell narrates this book. I have come to expect her well done narrations with these short novellas and enjoy her performances.
--I was given a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
Liisa Blackwell narrates this book. I have come to expect her well done narrations with these short novellas and enjoy her performances.
--I was given a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
June 9, 2020
Was this even a book? I feel like it was about an hour to listen to? Again, way too freaking short!!!!! I enjoyed Forbidden Lust and felt that there was enough character development in this short listen to support the story. The sex schemes were quite steamy and I liked the fast pace. The narration was very good and I would recommend this.
**I received this audio book in exchange for an honest review.**
**I received this audio book in exchange for an honest review.**
October 13, 2017
Forbidden Lust by Simone Carter was a great read. On Sara's walk home from work one night she witnesses a murder. The men notice her and then grab her and discuss how to "dispose" of her. She is then rescued by a man who vows to keep her safe. I loved reading Sara and Jays story. I can't wait to read more by Simone Carter.
December 30, 2019
Short erotic romance story told in first person. Sara is a young woman stuck in circumstances from making poor choices and she knows it. This is a story of what happens after she witnesses a murder.
Lissa Blackwell does a great job narrating.
I recieved a free Audible copy of this story, at my request, in exchange for a honest review.
Lissa Blackwell does a great job narrating.
I recieved a free Audible copy of this story, at my request, in exchange for a honest review.
July 7, 2017
Short book that should be longer."
Short, sweet and sexy. There's danger and excitement but it could use more fleshing out.
The narrator made the story come alive.
This audiobook was given to me for free at my request from the publisher or author or narrator and I provided this voluntary review.
Short, sweet and sexy. There's danger and excitement but it could use more fleshing out.
The narrator made the story come alive.
This audiobook was given to me for free at my request from the publisher or author or narrator and I provided this voluntary review.
February 5, 2024
This book felt adolescent. Spicy scenes had no substance so they felt like they dragged on. I found there was an attempt to portray the female protagonist as a strong woman but ended up with a weak and ridiculous woman. Almost DNF because of it.
May 19, 2017
This is a quick cute whirlwind between Sara and Jay and even though there are bumps along the way I adored it. Lissa had the perfect voice for this story and just made it sound awesome.
June 5, 2017
I really couldn't get into this book, but I think the audio was amazing and totally worth a listen.
I was given this free copy, in return for my unbiased review
I was given this free copy, in return for my unbiased review
December 31, 2017
Full review to come soon!
December 21, 2018
it was really good but I wanna know what's going to happen next
February 8, 2017
I was a bit disappointed in this book. I listened to this, so I can't honestly say if it was all the narrator, or just the writing. I just felt it was a little cheesy and cliché. It had the potential to be a great story, it just fell a little short.
“I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.”
“I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.”
October 29, 2016
The storyline could have been very good
Girl who is living a rather joyless life inadvertently sees a mafia hit and is rescued by tall handsome guy who later turned out to be the head of the mafia. The murder that she witnessed was his brother....etc.
The story takes place in the US but the author clearly uses some British slang.
Unfortunately I never got a real sense of the characters. I couldn't see them or understand them. Things moved too fast, they ran away from the murder and had sex the same night. Some of the situations would just so contrived that they weren't at all believable.
I just wanted to like this book much more than I actually did.
Girl who is living a rather joyless life inadvertently sees a mafia hit and is rescued by tall handsome guy who later turned out to be the head of the mafia. The murder that she witnessed was his brother....etc.
The story takes place in the US but the author clearly uses some British slang.
Unfortunately I never got a real sense of the characters. I couldn't see them or understand them. Things moved too fast, they ran away from the murder and had sex the same night. Some of the situations would just so contrived that they weren't at all believable.
I just wanted to like this book much more than I actually did.
February 6, 2017
Okay... where to start with this one?
For me this was just too rushed. Didn't feel any chemistry between the characters, no connection, no reason for the FC to trust the MC.
Arggghhh! Just feel frustrated right now! Read the blurb and thought 'Well, this sounds interesting' and if the author had given us more, I'm sure this had been a great book, but as a novella it fell short. It was almost like she was told 'You can only write 1000 words', like a school essay or something and thus this story was born!
Big disappointment!
I'm giving it 1 star because I listened to the audiobook and despite the story being a mess, Lissa Blackwell - the narrator - did a good job.
For me this was just too rushed. Didn't feel any chemistry between the characters, no connection, no reason for the FC to trust the MC.
Arggghhh! Just feel frustrated right now! Read the blurb and thought 'Well, this sounds interesting' and if the author had given us more, I'm sure this had been a great book, but as a novella it fell short. It was almost like she was told 'You can only write 1000 words', like a school essay or something and thus this story was born!
Big disappointment!
I'm giving it 1 star because I listened to the audiobook and despite the story being a mess, Lissa Blackwell - the narrator - did a good job.
December 6, 2016
Hot- Action packed Novella
Super quick, action packed, fun read! Simone carter always delivers well writter book. This one was no different. Definitely a book to read when you need a romance fix and are short on time!
Super quick, action packed, fun read! Simone carter always delivers well writter book. This one was no different. Definitely a book to read when you need a romance fix and are short on time!
June 12, 2020
Great love story, it is fast paced and action packed. Sara is walking home from work at night, and stumbles upon a hit, the men see her, grab her and start talking to each other on what to do with her, but then Jay grabs her, saves her from the men and takes her to his home.
May 2, 2017
Sara witnesses a murder while walking home from work. Just as the murderers are about to kill her too, a mysterious man named Jay intervenes and whisks her off in his car and takes her to his home. While snooping around, she discovers that Jay is a billionaire real estate mogul. Or is he? Did she just step out of the frying pan and into the fire?
I enjoyed Forbidden Lust and felt that there was enough character development in this short listen to support the story. The sex schemes were quite steamy and I liked the fast pace. The narration was very good and I would recommend this.
I was voluntarily provided this review copy audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator. This review is my honest opinion.
I enjoyed Forbidden Lust and felt that there was enough character development in this short listen to support the story. The sex schemes were quite steamy and I liked the fast pace. The narration was very good and I would recommend this.
I was voluntarily provided this review copy audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator. This review is my honest opinion.
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