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Forbidden: The Complete Series
Be tempted by the forbidden world of kinky romance. Four steamy stories, each focusing on a particular kink explored within loving relationships. Choose from spanking, shibari rope bondage, menage or even a little voyeurism - read them all or pick your favorite forbidden treat!
Every story in this box set collection offers a titillating read and a guaranteed happy-ever-after romance or happy-for-now ending.
What readers are saying:
Alpha Submissive - “The chemistry was HOT, but the emotional dimension put this on a whole other level for me…I loved it!”
When a driven, alpha woman is forced by circumstance to participate in a shibari rope display, her inner submissive is unleashed in ways she never imagined possible.
Marriage Games - “Spicy, sweet and erotic all in one.”
On their anniversary weekend away, will a spanking paddle help re-kindle Grace and Henry’s waning libido, or will their first kinky time also be their last?
Watch Me - “Fascinating and sensuous, sexy and bittersweet, like the deepest dark chocolate of hidden desires.”
Isabel and her sexy neighbor play an erotic game of voyeurism, but when Izzy’s husband discovers her Sunday night secret, lines blur and somehow the watcher becomes the watched.
Breaking the Rules - “Amazingly written. Once I started I couldn’t put it down until it was finished.”
When her sexy neighbors rescue Stacey from a broken-down car in the dead of night, their offer of a threesome experience is far too tempting to resist. But when you’ve always lived by the rules, you can’t fall for two men who live to break them. Can you?
Reader advisory: the Forbidden series contains sexual scenes and is suitable for Adult readers only.
Every story in this box set collection offers a titillating read and a guaranteed happy-ever-after romance or happy-for-now ending.
What readers are saying:
Alpha Submissive - “The chemistry was HOT, but the emotional dimension put this on a whole other level for me…I loved it!”
When a driven, alpha woman is forced by circumstance to participate in a shibari rope display, her inner submissive is unleashed in ways she never imagined possible.
Marriage Games - “Spicy, sweet and erotic all in one.”
On their anniversary weekend away, will a spanking paddle help re-kindle Grace and Henry’s waning libido, or will their first kinky time also be their last?
Watch Me - “Fascinating and sensuous, sexy and bittersweet, like the deepest dark chocolate of hidden desires.”
Isabel and her sexy neighbor play an erotic game of voyeurism, but when Izzy’s husband discovers her Sunday night secret, lines blur and somehow the watcher becomes the watched.
Breaking the Rules - “Amazingly written. Once I started I couldn’t put it down until it was finished.”
When her sexy neighbors rescue Stacey from a broken-down car in the dead of night, their offer of a threesome experience is far too tempting to resist. But when you’ve always lived by the rules, you can’t fall for two men who live to break them. Can you?
Reader advisory: the Forbidden series contains sexual scenes and is suitable for Adult readers only.
- GenresBDSM
303 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 24, 2018
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About the author
Jen Katemi
100 books84 followersJen Katemi is a USA Today bestselling author of steamy contemporary and paranormal romance. She is published with Evernight Publishing, and also has forged a successful indie career with her popular HELLHOUND PROTECTORS, GODS OF LOVE, BLOOD FAE CHRONICLES and FORBIDDEN series.
When she’s not writing, Jen runs an editing and proofreading service, looks after the family and pampers various cats. She lives in Melbourne, Australia.
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August 19, 2018
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Marriage Games: 4 stars.
Grace and Henry decide to getaway to a cottage deep in the woods for their 15-year-anniversary. Their marriage has become bland and boring, and each wants that to change. Will Henry's toys and his now come to life dominant tendencies do the trick? Or will Grace be unable to bear anything resembling the pain her abusive ex put her through, even though she craves a bit of pain and fun?
I liked this short story. It's hot and even though the ending isn't exactly definitive, it left me with a good feeling about the direction their marriage was heading.
Alpha Submissive: 4.5 stars.
When Master Roane, a shibari expert, informs Ava that his normal model has been hospitalized, she's devastated. After all, his show is the keynote in the festival she runs to honor her brother, and it's up to her to keep his memory alive. Roane's solution? Ava replace Nicole and come to his apartment for one beginner demonstration. Ava can't possibly, though, because she's way too dominant and busy to possibly cede control to anyone, especially the sexiest man she's ever met, a man so dominant even she can feel it. Or can she?
This one was my favorite in this box set. It's super hot and I loved that both Roane and Ava were perfect for each other and had dual sides to themselves - both being alpha in most things and yet needing to submit once in awhile. I do wish it had been expanded into a full length novel, though. If it were, I can easily see it being a 5 star read.
Watch Me: 4 stars.
Izzy is a woman whose husband of 20 years has cheated on her and it's put a serious strain on their marriage. They're not breaking up so far, but they aren't happy either. To take her mind off her woes, Izzy has recently discovered she gets off on watching her new neighbor's sexual encounters. It first started when she saw him masturbating and since then he's had nearly every other kind of experience possible with both men and women, sometimes at the same time, and Izzy watches each encounter and gets off. Her neighbor never quite acknowledges her except to inform all his lovers she's watching. If they're OK with being watched, and most are, the curtains stay open and everyone is satisfied. The one time his female lover wasn't accepting of it and the curtains closed, Izzy was so devastated she cried herself to sleep. And the next day Izzy found beautiful diamond earrings in her mail box.
And then the fateful day came when Izzy was watching her neighbor, whom she had named Diamond Dan, or Danny, go at it with a male lover, and she heard someone else in the room with her. It was her husband, Will. He'd been watching her get off on watching, and getting off himself. When she found out he not only knew she'd been fulfilling her sexual needs by being a voyeur, and he didn't condemn her for it, actually liked watching her, too, it somehow seemed to ease some of the strain between the two.
As erotica goes, Watch Me is top notch. It's not just fluffy erotica with no plot. No, it's got a deeper tone to it and both Izzy and Will are interesting characters in an interesting situation. Add in the younger, sexier Dan and you've got a well-rounded, though short, piece of erotic fiction that has depth. It's not just porn disguised as erotica as a lot of erotica is.
Breaking the Rules: A Menage Romance: 3 stars.
Stacey has been burned by her divorce and since moving to this small town, she's kept herself a recluse. When she finally meets her hot neighbors, Teal and James, though, and has a seriously sexy romp with them, she will have to learn to open herself back up to feelings.
I loved Teal and James, but would have liked a bit more backstory on both of them. Stacey's character was given more weight because she was given more detail than either of her two guys. Stacey, Teal and James are great characters, though, and as a threesome, even better. I wish it had been a little more fleshed out, the short length compromised the story a little, but it's an enjoyable little novella.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Marriage Games: 4 stars.
Grace and Henry decide to getaway to a cottage deep in the woods for their 15-year-anniversary. Their marriage has become bland and boring, and each wants that to change. Will Henry's toys and his now come to life dominant tendencies do the trick? Or will Grace be unable to bear anything resembling the pain her abusive ex put her through, even though she craves a bit of pain and fun?
I liked this short story. It's hot and even though the ending isn't exactly definitive, it left me with a good feeling about the direction their marriage was heading.
Alpha Submissive: 4.5 stars.
When Master Roane, a shibari expert, informs Ava that his normal model has been hospitalized, she's devastated. After all, his show is the keynote in the festival she runs to honor her brother, and it's up to her to keep his memory alive. Roane's solution? Ava replace Nicole and come to his apartment for one beginner demonstration. Ava can't possibly, though, because she's way too dominant and busy to possibly cede control to anyone, especially the sexiest man she's ever met, a man so dominant even she can feel it. Or can she?
This one was my favorite in this box set. It's super hot and I loved that both Roane and Ava were perfect for each other and had dual sides to themselves - both being alpha in most things and yet needing to submit once in awhile. I do wish it had been expanded into a full length novel, though. If it were, I can easily see it being a 5 star read.
Watch Me: 4 stars.
Izzy is a woman whose husband of 20 years has cheated on her and it's put a serious strain on their marriage. They're not breaking up so far, but they aren't happy either. To take her mind off her woes, Izzy has recently discovered she gets off on watching her new neighbor's sexual encounters. It first started when she saw him masturbating and since then he's had nearly every other kind of experience possible with both men and women, sometimes at the same time, and Izzy watches each encounter and gets off. Her neighbor never quite acknowledges her except to inform all his lovers she's watching. If they're OK with being watched, and most are, the curtains stay open and everyone is satisfied. The one time his female lover wasn't accepting of it and the curtains closed, Izzy was so devastated she cried herself to sleep. And the next day Izzy found beautiful diamond earrings in her mail box.
And then the fateful day came when Izzy was watching her neighbor, whom she had named Diamond Dan, or Danny, go at it with a male lover, and she heard someone else in the room with her. It was her husband, Will. He'd been watching her get off on watching, and getting off himself. When she found out he not only knew she'd been fulfilling her sexual needs by being a voyeur, and he didn't condemn her for it, actually liked watching her, too, it somehow seemed to ease some of the strain between the two.
As erotica goes, Watch Me is top notch. It's not just fluffy erotica with no plot. No, it's got a deeper tone to it and both Izzy and Will are interesting characters in an interesting situation. Add in the younger, sexier Dan and you've got a well-rounded, though short, piece of erotic fiction that has depth. It's not just porn disguised as erotica as a lot of erotica is.
Breaking the Rules: A Menage Romance: 3 stars.
Stacey has been burned by her divorce and since moving to this small town, she's kept herself a recluse. When she finally meets her hot neighbors, Teal and James, though, and has a seriously sexy romp with them, she will have to learn to open herself back up to feelings.
I loved Teal and James, but would have liked a bit more backstory on both of them. Stacey's character was given more weight because she was given more detail than either of her two guys. Stacey, Teal and James are great characters, though, and as a threesome, even better. I wish it had been a little more fleshed out, the short length compromised the story a little, but it's an enjoyable little novella.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 19, 2018
This author is one of my favorite authors that push boundaries in the bedroom and in relationships. I had read 3 of the stories previously and loved 2 of them. The only new story for me was Watch Me, wow very erotic. It was also great to revisit the other stories and there are still more bits I gleaned from the reread.
Marriage Games - is about Grace and Henry who have been married for a long time trying to bottle up their kinkier side and trying to be the perfect image of a vanilla couple. The still love each other but the marriage is on the slippery slope to going away if they don’t do something to release their inner desires. The author takes you on their pain and pleasure journey to rediscovering themselves and possibly changing the course of their marriage.
Alpha Submissive - is my favorite of these stories. Ava is playing host to renowned Shibari performer Roane. At the last minute Roanes’ regular partner is unable to participate in the public performance and he asks Ava if she would be willing to take her place? Ava is an alpha and the thought of giving up total control, which is required in Shibari, an ancient Japaneses Knot tying technique is something she is uncertain she will be able to do. Roane suggests a private trial session to test her comfort level. During their private session Ava learns new and startling erotic things about herself and Roane learns a thing or two in the process. To me this is probably the most sensuous of the stories.
Watch Me - is a voyeuristic story about Isabel and Will a married couple experiencing some serious trust issues. Their marriage is in a fragile state with neither wanting to push the other too far as they try and find their way back to firmer ground. Isabel has started watching her neighbor from across they way when he is entertaining his guests in his bed. She can experience all of the pleasure without ever stepping over the line of actual contact. When her husband walks in on her one night she is afraid he will be disgusted by this voyeur side of her. Instead Will allows Isabel to have this little slice of naughty. As he watches her watching her mystery man taking his pleasure they are slowly finding their way back to each other. This is a very bold and sensuous story about looking but not touching. Enjoying from afar, partially wanting to actually touch, but realizing what crossing that boundary could lose.
Breaking The Rules – is my least favorite story in this bunch. This story to me was more angst than passion and not enough character development. Stacey is starting her life over when her cheating husband leaves her for the baby sitter and takes their kids. Her move to a new town is supposed to be the reset button on her life. She keeps mostly to herself but she has noticed her two hot neighbors Teale and James. One night car trouble finds her being rescued by her neighbors. Maybe it was the late night or just need but the three of them have a hot night together. After that one night Stacey avoids them and pretty much for the rest of the time lives in her head. Teale and James do have an on again off again thing with each other…there is male on male contact so if that bothers you be aware its there. The ending to this was the corniest ending ever. It was pretty much to sum it up one hot night and brooding angst from all of the characters till the end when they declare themselves to each other.
The author knows how to draw you in as her characters try and navigate their way to their true inner desires. Not all stories find their mark so 3 out of 4 isn’t bad to my way of thinking.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Marriage Games - is about Grace and Henry who have been married for a long time trying to bottle up their kinkier side and trying to be the perfect image of a vanilla couple. The still love each other but the marriage is on the slippery slope to going away if they don’t do something to release their inner desires. The author takes you on their pain and pleasure journey to rediscovering themselves and possibly changing the course of their marriage.
Alpha Submissive - is my favorite of these stories. Ava is playing host to renowned Shibari performer Roane. At the last minute Roanes’ regular partner is unable to participate in the public performance and he asks Ava if she would be willing to take her place? Ava is an alpha and the thought of giving up total control, which is required in Shibari, an ancient Japaneses Knot tying technique is something she is uncertain she will be able to do. Roane suggests a private trial session to test her comfort level. During their private session Ava learns new and startling erotic things about herself and Roane learns a thing or two in the process. To me this is probably the most sensuous of the stories.
Watch Me - is a voyeuristic story about Isabel and Will a married couple experiencing some serious trust issues. Their marriage is in a fragile state with neither wanting to push the other too far as they try and find their way back to firmer ground. Isabel has started watching her neighbor from across they way when he is entertaining his guests in his bed. She can experience all of the pleasure without ever stepping over the line of actual contact. When her husband walks in on her one night she is afraid he will be disgusted by this voyeur side of her. Instead Will allows Isabel to have this little slice of naughty. As he watches her watching her mystery man taking his pleasure they are slowly finding their way back to each other. This is a very bold and sensuous story about looking but not touching. Enjoying from afar, partially wanting to actually touch, but realizing what crossing that boundary could lose.
Breaking The Rules – is my least favorite story in this bunch. This story to me was more angst than passion and not enough character development. Stacey is starting her life over when her cheating husband leaves her for the baby sitter and takes their kids. Her move to a new town is supposed to be the reset button on her life. She keeps mostly to herself but she has noticed her two hot neighbors Teale and James. One night car trouble finds her being rescued by her neighbors. Maybe it was the late night or just need but the three of them have a hot night together. After that one night Stacey avoids them and pretty much for the rest of the time lives in her head. Teale and James do have an on again off again thing with each other…there is male on male contact so if that bothers you be aware its there. The ending to this was the corniest ending ever. It was pretty much to sum it up one hot night and brooding angst from all of the characters till the end when they declare themselves to each other.
The author knows how to draw you in as her characters try and navigate their way to their true inner desires. Not all stories find their mark so 3 out of 4 isn’t bad to my way of thinking.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 15, 2018
I ave previously read the books in this series, and have found them all to be well-written and interesting. Great to have them all in one place.
Alpha Submissive
This is my first book by Jennifer Lynne and I thoroughly enjoyed it. A deeply emotional quick read.
Ava becomes Roanes Shibari model for her brothers upcoming show when Roanes normal model is pregnant in hospital.
Having been emotionally abused my her father over the years Ava doesn't drop her guard until Roane breaks through and the emotional connection between them is sizzling.
Can't wait to read more by Jennifer, this was a wonderful book.
Marriage Games
This book was an absolute delight to read, was a short quick read about putting the spice back into their marriage. The trust and love is clear in Grace and Henrys marriage but sometimes you need to find yourself again.
Wonderful story.
Watch Me
This is an interesting voyeurism romance, where Isabel watches her sexy neighbor and what flavour of the he brings home, recently her husband came home early and saw this interesting scenario, he is upset but turned on by what is happening. Isabel and Will(hubby) have found a fetish that appeals to both of them.
Hot steamy story, quick read.
Breaking the Rules
This is wonderfully sexy menage story, two hot alpha lovers who fall for the same woman. Stacey meets sexy best friend mechanics, Teale and James when her car breaks down on the side of a deserted road, this insta lust story is steamy and filled with emotion. Having been emotionally hurt by her ex husband she is weary of judgement and is scared of taking this new taboo relationship public.
Well-written story with wonderful likable characters, love is definitely at the heart of this quick read. Really enjoyed it.
Alpha Submissive
This is my first book by Jennifer Lynne and I thoroughly enjoyed it. A deeply emotional quick read.
Ava becomes Roanes Shibari model for her brothers upcoming show when Roanes normal model is pregnant in hospital.
Having been emotionally abused my her father over the years Ava doesn't drop her guard until Roane breaks through and the emotional connection between them is sizzling.
Can't wait to read more by Jennifer, this was a wonderful book.
Marriage Games
This book was an absolute delight to read, was a short quick read about putting the spice back into their marriage. The trust and love is clear in Grace and Henrys marriage but sometimes you need to find yourself again.
Wonderful story.
Watch Me
This is an interesting voyeurism romance, where Isabel watches her sexy neighbor and what flavour of the he brings home, recently her husband came home early and saw this interesting scenario, he is upset but turned on by what is happening. Isabel and Will(hubby) have found a fetish that appeals to both of them.
Hot steamy story, quick read.
Breaking the Rules
This is wonderfully sexy menage story, two hot alpha lovers who fall for the same woman. Stacey meets sexy best friend mechanics, Teale and James when her car breaks down on the side of a deserted road, this insta lust story is steamy and filled with emotion. Having been emotionally hurt by her ex husband she is weary of judgement and is scared of taking this new taboo relationship public.
Well-written story with wonderful likable characters, love is definitely at the heart of this quick read. Really enjoyed it.
August 19, 2018
This is a wonderful collection of four kinky romance books The books are
1. Marriage Games: Grace and Henry have been married for twelve years and have tried to blend in but now all bets are off as they live out their sexual fantasies in a cottage for the weekend
2. Alpha Submissive: When Ava has to replace Roans usual submissive in a Shibari demonstration she finds out what it truly means to submit and in the process finds a emotional connection with the Dom
3. Watch Me: After twenty years of marriage Will and Izzy are growing apart not helped by his infidelity. Izzy gets her satisfaction by been a voyeur to her neighbour but when Will finds her watching it brings a spark back into their marriage
4. Breaking the Rules: Stacey is trying to move on in a small town after her divorce. James and Teale are her new neighbours and are tying to find a reason to meet her. When her car breaks down these two mechanics get their chance These roommates and sometimes lovers are willing to share everything and that includes Stacey
Over all a great collection of stories that will keep you entertained
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
1. Marriage Games: Grace and Henry have been married for twelve years and have tried to blend in but now all bets are off as they live out their sexual fantasies in a cottage for the weekend
2. Alpha Submissive: When Ava has to replace Roans usual submissive in a Shibari demonstration she finds out what it truly means to submit and in the process finds a emotional connection with the Dom
3. Watch Me: After twenty years of marriage Will and Izzy are growing apart not helped by his infidelity. Izzy gets her satisfaction by been a voyeur to her neighbour but when Will finds her watching it brings a spark back into their marriage
4. Breaking the Rules: Stacey is trying to move on in a small town after her divorce. James and Teale are her new neighbours and are tying to find a reason to meet her. When her car breaks down these two mechanics get their chance These roommates and sometimes lovers are willing to share everything and that includes Stacey
Over all a great collection of stories that will keep you entertained
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 9, 2023
This is a collection of 6 different stories (there are reviews that say 4, but that must have been an earlier edition; there are now 6). Yes, they are erotica; all of them have lots of descriptions of sex. But that’s not what they’re about. They are all stories about damaged people who, through their sexual encounters, find a new way to face the world and deal with life. What these stories have is heart. They are lovely, life affirming stories that tell us there is hope for all kinds of people, with all kinds of issues. The first three stories are BDSM, the 4th and 5th focus on ménage (threesomes), and the final one on voyeurism. The first three appealed to me most, from an erotic standpoint (hey, we all have our own kinks), but from an emotional standpoint they were all equally moving. The writing is of a high quality, without grammatical errors other than a consistent confusion between lie and lay that is widespread in the writing of younger authors. This is my first book from this author, but it won’t be my last.
August 29, 2018
In three of the four short books in this collection by Jen Katemi she shows the reader to what extent and effort some couples will make in order to juice up their sex lives and in some cases their marriage. Spankings, voyeurism, BDSM, and of course a menage all fill out these most enjoyable and vividly described sex scenes that can either make your panties melt or your dick swell or both, depending on the sex of the reader. This is a voluntary review of an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from Booksprout.
August 18, 2018
Well what more can a girl as for that a brilliantly sexy boxset that she can binge on? I my opinion nothing as this is one of those box sets you won’t be able to put down. Having read them all separately they where great but having them all in one place and reading them for a second time made them even better to me. Great rollercoaster ride of emotions and great sexy seam.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 30, 2018
Great story lines and characters, Awesome !! Loved this boxset. The storylines were so interesting that it had me turning pages in anticipation of where it would lead . I was very intrigued with the characters in the stories. Simply awesome . Definitely recommend this boxset to anyone looking for great reads. I would recommend to others. Worth the read and the money!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 15, 2018
In this sensual boxset you will encounter tales to make you swoom and pant for more. Each story is unique in its own regard and sure to cause your adrenaline to flow. It is a steamy rollercoaster read that you won't want to get off of. A sterling collection to ensnare all the senses. High recommedations!!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 22, 2018
A box set that has four stories filled with steam and hotness. I like the characters and that they are well described. The steam and chemistry between the makes the stories hot and captivating.
A box set with stories that describes characters who goes a bit further in the bedroom and takes what they want.
Fast paced short reads but worth the time.
A box set with stories that describes characters who goes a bit further in the bedroom and takes what they want.
Fast paced short reads but worth the time.
August 11, 2018
My personal favorites were Alpha Submissive and Breaking the Rules. Roane and Ava are hot in Alpha Submissive. Just wish the story went on a little further with them. And Breaking the Rules was extremely sexy! James, Teal and Stacey are meant to be together.
August 19, 2018
These are the first books by this Author that I have read I found them to be well-written I also found myself smiling at some of the things in these books. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 20, 2018
Four great stories about forbidden sex between four different couples in different situations. See how they first get into the situation and how they will get on and if they will enjoy themselves
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 17, 2018
A steamy collection of fast-paced reads with plenty of drama and characters with intense chemistry. The stories are filled with drama, humor and keep you hooked from beginning to end. I liked it.
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