Unforbidden

Forbidden Trilogy #3

by S.R. Watson, Ryan Stacks

Grayson and Siobhan’s love has been put to the ultimate test. Grayson did what he thought was best to save Siobhan from academic suicide, but sometimes intent is not always recognized. New problems evolve just when they are both so close to the end of Siobhan’s final semester… so close to the end of their need for secrecy.

Grayson will stop at nothing to get Siobhan back. Things can’t end unresolved…with her thinking he doesn’t love her. Unbeknownst to them both, their trials are far from over. Secrets don’t always remain in the past. They have a way of stepping into the light—forcing you to acknowledge the very thing you wish you could forget. The pain is no longer a memory, but a constant reminder of the one who slipped away.

When the present collides with the past, will their love sustain this final test or will it collapse once and for all?

Genres: Romance, Forbidden Love, College, Second Chance

152 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 1, 2018

About the author

USA Today bestselling author, S R Watson, is a Texas native who currently resides in Seattle, Washington. She writes contemporary, new adult, suspense, and a couple of sweet romance titles under the pen name S.Renée. She co-authors with Ryan Stacks and together the duo is planning to tap into the world of fantasy / paranormal.

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Reviews

[Nickole Wells]

How much longer do I have to wait?!?

[Djg]

I read the first two and was totally sucked in. Waited years for this one, really glad I didn't start it because reviews say H plays the h and his ex keeping them both cooling their heels while he decides who he wants and starts doing the dirty with the ex but decides she not submissive enough and goes back to the h What the actual F?!?!
No thanks.

[Evie]

I read the first and second book back in 2014... ugh its been 3 years!!! Probably won't be reading any other books from this author.

[Vera]

I have not read the book. I dying to get a copy to read. Please release it. Can't wait any longer. No more torture.

[Rhawna · Rating 1 out of 5]

I know. I know. That one star is harsh. It really is! I get it. But you know what else is harsh? THE AUTHOR DESTROYING ALL RESPECT FOR GRAYSON IN THE HOME STRETCH.

I went all three books, in a single night! I was all in for this series. I was all in for these characters. First time I've read anything by this author, and they had me, man! I was totes about to make this a one-click author!

But, alas. Serious spoilers below. Keep reading to have the rug taken right out from under your feet here, people.

We finally get to the show down. We know that Grayson and Shiv are each other's HEA... we read three books to be sure of it! It's just a matter of how it happens, right?

So, Grayson takes a "break" from his relationship with Shiv when Celeste comes back on scene. Because he has to explore a relationship with Celeste. It would only be fair. I mean, he couldn't possibly commit to either of them without dating Celeste, right? That's his explanation. So Shiv is chilling on the sidelines, and Grayson's spending all his time with Celeste. Cause, hey, he just spent the last several months boffing Shiv, so he knows enough about her already, he needs no further input from her to make up his mind. He just has to explore things with Celeste, so he can make an up to date comparison. SO HE CAN MAKE A COMPARISON. So, yeah, that's a minor problem for selling this great romance between Shiv and Grayson. But, hey, ok. I'll keep reading. That's not enough to buck me off this pony.

At one point, Shiv begs, pleading and in tears, for Grayson not to do the horizontal tango with Celeste, while he is exploring the situation. Grayson later (not at the time of said begging), acknowledges her begging. So, and this is where it gets super fun guys: Shiv tells Grayson over the phone that she is not waiting on him, that she is breaking up with him. So Grayson goes over to her house, and makes out with her (which is, of course, all that Shiv needs to be re-committed 100% to Grayson). He leaves her apartment, feelin' good about himself "with the satisfaction I was looking for". Now, on this same page, he mentions that he should absolutely not be givin' either Shiv or Celeste the business, that he needs to show them the respect of restraint while he is making his decision. KEEP THIS IN MIND.

So, that same day, Grayson is at his house, just hangin' out. Celeste messages him, asks to come over. He says yes. Then he starts thinkin' to himself. Just... Just read this bit. "I've had Siobhan in my head all day, so I need to clear my thoughts to focus on Celeste. It's eight thirty p.m., and by the way she was talking, I don't think she has any intention of going home. She's definitely going to try to boff me tonight. ... but Siobhan begged me not to boff her. If she found out I did, there is a high chance I would lose her for good. That's only if she found out though. I may just need to boff Celeste to really find out the potential for her and me. .... I'm going to boff her."

THAT IS YOUR ROMANTIC LEAD RIGHT THERE LADIES. And this is in the actual final hour for this series. This isn't an early section, where the character of the lead is still being built, and improved upon. THIS IS WHAT SHIV IS ACTUALLY GOING TO SETTLE DOWN WITH.

And to be clear, he goes for it. He really does. He's allll in for getting busy with Celeste. The action starts... and... Celeste tries to top him. Well, Grayson doesn't like being topped. So he stops the action, and breaks up with her. Because he's looking for a submissive. That's why. That's the only reason he didn't betray Shiv. That's literally the ONLY DETERMINING FACTOR FOR HIM CHOOSING SHIV OVER CELESTE.

I am so angry that I wasted so many hours of my life on this, and threw off my sleep schedule, and my workload tomorrow, only for the author to absolutely decimate the "hero" in the final act.

[Chelsea]

Any new updates on this book?

[Jami · Rating 3 out of 5]

I must admit that this trilogy has been a bit of a roller coaster ride for me. In the first book I was unsure how much I actually liked Siobhan/Shiv, but her character matured some in the second book and I really began liking her. The second book was a twisted ride that left me breathless and waiting to read the finally. I had hoped that Grayson and Shiv had been through enough. I was hoping that the third book would consist of getting their lives back on track, Shiv finally graduating, opening her homemade products shot, Grayson taking her to Paris and asking her to marry him. I wanted some sort of conclusion to Vanessa and all of the havoc she had rained down on them. I wanted to know who was responsible for all of the crazy stalker stuff happening to Shiv. I didn't get these things. Grayson and Shiv faced yet another obstacle trying to keep them from their HEA, in the form of Grayson's ex. While I appreciated how dealing with this cleared all of the possible speed bumps in their future, Graysons initial reaction left me feeling a little cold towards him. So of all the things I was hoping for, I only sort of cot a couple of them. Shiv graduating and the beginning of their trip to Paris. The story abruptly ended at the beginning of their flight there. No proposal. No consequences for Vanessa. The crazy stalker stuff explained away like it was being swept under the rug. No store for Shiv. No peek into their lives 2, 3 5 years down the road. Just nothing. I must admit after investing so much time and energy into the trilogy, I felt let down.

One thing I did notice is that this last book had a second author added to it. I must say it showed. Especially in Graysons voice in the story.

While I am not saying don't read this trilogy or that i hated it, I am saying this last book was a bit of a let down for me.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[☆☆Hannah☆☆ · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was the end of the series and I have to say that it was an okay read. I wish that I liked Siobhan more. She was so immature throughout. She never really stopped to think before she acted. Which made her her look dumb. Grayson was in a messed up situation and I think that he handled things the best that he could. I was happy that they had it all worked out in the end though. They deserved a HEA. I just wished that I liked Siobhan more.

[Banu]

[Kathleen Bradbury (Bulfon) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a wonderful love story. I enjoyed it very much. The storyline was spot on and was well executed. I recommend it.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Leslie Ooten · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was hard to rate for me. There was just so much drama in this, and a lot of it didn't fit with the story (in my opinion). On top of the way the last book ended, we have to get an ex fiancé and a mob boss grandpa thrown in. Grayson was still a jerk with the way he handled things, and Siobhan still threw fits about it every time. They do get their HEA, so you do get that out of this story. The writing is not bad, I'm just not a huge fan of these characters together. I did love Jordan. She was an awesome secondary character. This series was a first for me from this author, but I will read her again.
I voluntarliy reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book.

[L Cherry · Rating 3 out of 5]

Almost 4 stars on this one. I think I liked this more than most because all three parts were available when I started reading it. I like when characters make me feel emotional even if its mad, which is what Grayson made me feel at times. This was a roller coaster of emotions at times for both Grayson and Siobhan.

[evieo17 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have to be honest and say that if I didn’t like the characters in a book, I would wash my hand of the series but I persevered in finishing this one. From the beginning, I’ve always found Siobhan to be a pill and all through the series she never got any better she just seems to get worse and Grayson started to get on my nerves. Especially in this book. Every time I got his POV, I would shake my head and get this urge to junk punch him. Then to add in Celeste and what he was thinking at the 54% mark was the last straw. Ugh! That guy needed a kick in the junk and Siobhan need one too for putting up with him and his request. I have never dislike any characters as much as I dislike these and the only reason I gave all the books in the series 3 stars is because even when I hated the characters, the author managed to pull me in long enough to finish the series. That is a major miracle and I had to give the author credit for that.

[Alison · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was an absolute low of the series for me. I was so excited to get Grayson’s POV and I just wanted to scream “take it back!”

He is not the man I wanted him to be. All he thinks about is sex and actually was primed and ready to go to have sex with Celeste even as he remembered Shiv begging him not to. The only thing that stopped him and made him realize he really loved Shiv was Celeste’s sexual incompatibility with him dominant side? For real? He wants Shiv to sit around and wait for him to figure out this thing with Celeste and then when she was in danger of cutting her losses and moving on (which she should have), he shows up to her house, kisses her, makes her horny, and then gives his arrogant little smirk knowing she’ll wait for him now. He’s disgusting. I literally despise him. He certainly does NOT deserve Shiv. This last book was TRASH and I feel like I wasted my time on this entire series.

[Stephanie Seay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grayson and Siobhan are facing tough odds in their love battle. Grayson shut the door on their affair thinking it was best for Siobhan to get through her last year of school. Danger lurks and secrets from the pasts are exposed and trouble comes to the forefront. How do they each react? Can their feelings survive?
I loved the culmination to this series. Many twists and turns, many surprises along the way. I don't want to say much, and give away any spoilers - but I really loved the way Grayson handled the conflict presented. I felt his turmoil, and I felt his anguish at trying to work through his emotions. This book had a bit of a different edge not felt in the other two and I'm excited for more from this combination of authors.

[Petra Moss · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am glad that the final book had a decent storyline.
I cried with Siobhan and felt her angst and heartbreak. Will there be a HEA for her her and Grayson?

Great ending to the trilogy, but it would have been better if book two could have been incorporated into the other two books. It spoiled the story a bit as so little seemed to be happening apart from the constant sex scenes.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Tatenisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shiv has been kidnapped and everyone is worried. Grayson comes to the rescue but his past love helps with her rescue. She is now back and wants Grayson and he now torn between his past and present. Who will he choose and will Shiv wait on him to make a decision. Out of all the things that could have ruined this relationship, this is the biggest. Best of the series.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn’t put this down !! Grayson and Siobhan’s love story was so good so Hot!! The sex was hot!!! Grayson did not disappoint at all
There were ups and downs People from the past tried to get in there way but in the end there love for each other comes thought. And in the end they both got what they needed To be loved unconditionally!!
sex was hot!!! Grayson did not disappoint at all!!

[Mariana · Rating 5 out of 5]

One awesome read and I want more and more, good thing there are two others....
I loved reading this book and so very glad that there are two more books to go with this. I was hooked on the series and look forward to reading more soon.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Cristina · Rating 1 out of 5]

After reading this book the only thing I can say is that it made me hate the trilogy. How can anyone be satisfied with that ending??!!!!
I would had said " Screw you Grayson"
Although I could have been understanding with his struggles with his past the way to resolve his doubts are the worst ever.
So now that i can fuck one i realise that i love the otherone .
Don't budy that was my limit.

[Dee · Rating 3 out of 5]

I HATED the plot of this book. My feelings were hurt for Siobhan, and I was mad at her for being such a pushover! Ugh!! It was interesting though, which is why I didn't give a lower rating.

[Sue Czarnomski · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF @ 78%. What did I just read? No plot-none, just sex, page after page after page.

That took 4 years to write?

[Jaime Jensen · Rating 1 out of 5]

Extremely disappointed to the ending of this trilogy. I waited years for it to conclude and I feel that it fell short.

[Holly · Rating 4 out of 5]

My review of the first book pretty much summarizes my feelings of this whole series in that I love it. I don't think I will be finished reading these over and over again for quite a while now. I definitely will be looking for other material by S.R. Watson (and Ryan Stacks).
I'm going to be a little more harsh here, but please know that I definitely do love this book; it's just not something I love as much as the other two books in this series. Please keep in mind that I would honestly hate the other two books if this book didn't exist because I needed this happy ending and there are still some truly great parts in this book. The third book in the series, though definitely necessary to bring the much-needed closure to the series, is probably my least favorite out of the three. I felt like the book could have been longer and I would have liked to have seen more detail, especially in regards to the ordeal of Siobhan getting kidnapped and Grayson's perspective, now that we finally start to see it.
I also felt like Grayson's POV in this book, particularly about Celeste when they're together, was a little less emotional than I would have wanted. It would be a nice flip to see the authors do a rewrite of the whole 3-book story from his perspective and give him a bit more depth. I would certainly pay to read that.
It would have been nice to have a true happily ever after at the end (like a proposal/wedding) because the story paved the way for it so nicely.

[Kathy Seabrease · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just have to say, I was a little let down in this one. After all they went through, to have another woman from his past swoop in! I had a feeling that Celine was Celeste. I can't believe that she expected him to drop Shiv like a hot potato and pick up with him. What a heartless woman! And him wanting to spend his time with Celeste while he's trying to figure it out! And expect Shiv to roll over and play dead! My heart broke for her. I almost stopped reading it, but I had to know what happened. I realize that he was torn, but let's be real I was really happy that he realized what an asshat he was and went for Shiv. I was glad they had an HEA, but I was left wanting more to their love story.... Maybe a surprise proposal and quick marriage in Paris?

[Terry Hammoutene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally the twists and turns and secrets are all out in the open.
Siobhan is graduating and they no longer will have to keep their relationship secret, however she doesn't know what Greyson will chose.
This was the best book in this series

Siobhan finally realizes what she wants in life and goes for it no more hiding behind her fears.



** I received a copy of this book from BookSprout in exchange for an honest review**

[Philleys Peters · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wondered why Grayson chose trashy mouthed Siobhan over the cool and refined Celeste. I get it now. He is not the same man he was when he fell in love with Celeste. He is into sex clubs kinky sex and exhibitionism, stuff Siobhan likes unlike the more sedate Celeste. Anyway this book is geared to the adult genre so beware. Personally I enjoyed reading this!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Misty Goan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the final book in this trilogy. There is lots of turmoil due to secrets being exposed adding lots of drama and twists while she is thinking he doesn't love her and he's finally realized she's the one. The characters are complicated but engaging and interesting. Siobhan is graduating but unsure what Greyson will choose. Hot sex and lots of ups and d iui wns to a HEA.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[BP34 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the third and final book in the Forbidden Series. More secrets unveiled and big ones. Lots of drama and twists. She thinks he doesn't love her and he's finally realized she's the one. Lots of turmoil due to secrets being exposed. No spoiler here, but a good book with complicated characters. I read a reader copy via Booksprout and voluntarily chose to write a review.

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the final installment of the Forbidden trilogy and I absolutely loved reading the other books in this series. I will say I will miss reading this series. She will be graduating and they won’t have keep their relationship a secret any longer but what will he choose to do?

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.