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Forbidden Chords

Waiting for You

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Trapped by a snowstorm. Freed by love.

Bull is…

Overpowering, irresistible, and totally off-limits. His dominating presence and intense eyes set my clothes on fire, and I struggle to keep my distance. Because love bit me on the ass, and I’m not going there again even though Bull makes me feel safe or treasured.

Nicki is…

All heart, full of sass, and a firecracker that goes from twerking to cursing without missing a beat. The more distance Nicki places between us, the more I can’t imagine a day without her. But I can’t tell if my size intimidates her or turns her on.

We sidestep each other the entire tour until an unexpected snowstorm leaves us stranded. And instead of spending Thanksgiving at the resort with our family and friends we’re alone on the bus for one night.

I’ve waited long enough… it’s time I claim her heart the way she’s claimed mine.


This steamy second chance romance is short with a jaded romantic and an alpha man. I hope you’re ready because we’re going hot and heavy, fast. But only true love will do HEA guaranteed and catch up with characters from other Ja’Nese Dixon books. Get your index finger ready…

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Note: This is a short story. A full story in fewer words. But if you like longer novels please check out other books by Ja'Nese Dixon.

59 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 21, 2019

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Ja'Nese Dixon

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Ja’Nese Dixon pens tales of romance in various subgenres. But her favorites are the ones that manage to keep readers sitting on the edge of their seats lying to themselves about reading “just one more chapter”.

She is an avid reader and coffee drinker, who also loves to run, cook, and craft. Her ultimate goal as a writer is to give you a little “staycation” with every story.

Ja’Nese calls Houston home with her husband, three kiddos, and a four-legged diva dog. Visit her website at http://www.janesedixon.com if you enjoy romance, suspense, and good stories.

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2,794 reviews40 followers
December 3, 2019
Waiting for You A Forbidden Chords Short Story by Ja'Nese Dixon Waiting for You: A Forbidden Chords Short Story By: Ja'Nese Dixon
I'm "Waiting for You" To Figure IT Out... THAT I LOVE You!
On tour work'n Security I've meet you... The perfect girl for Me,
But You're NOT giv'n Me Sooo MUCH as a Chance!
But I keep ask'n You AnyWay...
Yeah, I'm a Sucker just "Waiting for You" to say Yes to a DATE!
And wouldn't ya know IT... When you DO,
We're Stuck IN a SnowStorm that caps OFF our Date,
And I make a Mistake, which you're UnWilling to let Me Explain...
Sooo, Now I'm "Waiting for You" to get OVER YourSelf~
Cuz THAT'S the ONLY WAY you'll see...
I've been HERE "Waiting for You" to see how much I Love YOU!
I was granted, via B00|{$P®0UT, an ARC of Ja'Nese Dixon's "Waiting for You: A Forbidden Chords Short Story." I recommend this book to others based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
Until next time... Happy Reading!
My Rating Sytem:
4🌟:I like IT a lot. Great, Solid Story w/ few if any inconsistencies or errors. This is a HIGH Rating, & I rarely give OUT a Higher Rating.
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1,702 reviews15 followers
November 26, 2019
This story of waiting for you is about two people with trust issues that find each other on a trip and have to find their ways back to each other. Nicole is a stylist for her best friend and artist Carmela and she is pregnant and on tour. La as they call her started out small and is now married to Jamal head of the company that produces her. Nicole is her best friend and has been since they were younger. Nicole always wanted to be a designer but she basically now designs for her best friend La and gets paid real well. Nicole meets bodyguard Wesley while they were on the bus tour. They get stuck together while they are in this resort where snow fell and Nicole and Wesley have to keep each other warm together on the bus because she and Wesley had gone out and everyone else had stayed at the hotel. They are finally rescued and they go back to the hotel and Wesley thinking that they were going to continue where they left off. He follows inside her room when they get back and they start kissing and she stops him and has an argument with him, comparing him with her former boyfriends. The rest you will have to read, but their is a happily ever after and I read it because I have bought and read other books by
Ja'Nese Dixon. Pretty good read.

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7,077 reviews31 followers
December 24, 2024
When Taking a Risk is Successful -
Nicole had given up on relationships after her recent breakup, but she was still lusting after Bull from afar, ever since she laid eyes on him. However, she never expected Bull to ask her out, as he was always surrounded by beautiful women. Bull felt an inexplicable pull towards Nicole from the moment he met her, so he decided to take a risk of asking her out. Spending time together led to them getting to know each other in and outside the bedroom, but a misunderstanding caused friction between.

Walking away may have been painful for Bull, but he wasn’t prepared to accept anything less than a proper relationship, he nevertheless decided to soldier on. As luck would have it, neither Nicole nor Bull was able to move on happily and finally found their way back to each other and got the happily ever after they deserved. This was an absolutely terrific reading experience, that had my emotions flying all over the place. Take a chance on this book and you won’t be disappointed.

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3,506 reviews
November 28, 2019
Stubborn. No other way to say it. Nicole who is a up-and-coming designer who is on tour with her best friend is basically all but madly in love with the bodyguard name Bull. They get caught in a snowstorm when the tour bus breaks down and steamy relations occur. But when she realizes it comes to find out that his son is staying with him she literally tears him a new one and rejects every single possible communication that is offered her by him. It’s a very good book. I kind a got confused when it didn’t seem like there was a break between one of you versus the other. so sometimes when you thought was talking it was really bowl and vice versa. But other than that complicated stuff are always an issue in a relationship why do you want to do. Which is why it took so long to maybe get an HEA and no cliffhangers.

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5,457 reviews49 followers
November 25, 2019
Nicole is best friends with R&B singer Carmela who’s close to giving birth Nicole has known Carmela since they were kids and Nicole is her stylist her fashionista. Wesley aka Bull is a bodyguard to Carmela he’s been interested in Nicole from the beginning of the tour she’s quick with her comeback lines and very sassy just the kind of woman he wants but they have been sidestepping each other but Bull’s had enough he’s going to hold her and kiss her. Nicole has had her eyes on Bull since the beginning he’s over 6foot tall full of scrumptious muscles and Nicole wants to run her hands all over them and when Bull kisses her Nicole’s mind goes blank. That’s all I’m going to give you guys this is another fantastic story by Ja’Nese Dixon and I highly recommend this book it’s definitely well worth the read.
708 reviews4 followers
November 24, 2019
“Waiting for You” is a short, sweet romance. Bull is in security and Nicki is a stylist. They have known each other for months with Bull admiring her from afar. While Nicki is curious about him, she doesn’t do relationships with men in the entertainment industry. When they have to spend time alone can Bull win her over? I liked this story! I love the way Bull shows how he feels about Nicki through acts of thoughtfulness and concern. Even though the story is short, it covers a few years so their connection isn’t too “insta”. There is an unexpected level of feeling in these few pages, as well as examples of what healthy relationships look like. A short story with a good shot of emotion!

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1,230 reviews10 followers
December 23, 2019
A romance that is not immediately on top when Wesley (Bull) and Nicole meet. But if they get stuck in a bus during a snow storm, they keep each other warm. Wesley has been charmed by Nicole for some time, but she no longer trusts men after all her experiences. If Bull did not say that he has a teenage son that confirmes her ideas about men. Bull goes deep to win her back

I found Nicole's character strong to begin with, but in my eyes she held on to her past and the bad men she had for too long. Bull tries to show her in all ways that she is the one for him. Nice to see that a man dares to open up that way

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560 reviews3 followers
November 27, 2019
Bull is the bodyguard for Carmela and Nicole is her fashion designer. Bull is in love with Nicole and wants to show her. Nicole is haunted by her past relationships and refuses to see how good things might be between them.

A short story in the RSE series. A minor character has her chance to shine in this storyline. We have a glimpse into Nicole’s life. The larger than life designer is quite guarded with her feelings but extremely loyal. A cute and lovable story. A good read to curl up on a cold night.

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412 reviews4 followers
May 16, 2021
Quiet, reserved, huge, sexy Bull gets his own story, and what a story he gets.
Nicole is a sassy stylist, La's best friend, and totally swooning over the silent giant, but not brave enough to address him. Not that he needs her to, with all his groupies...
Bull is in charge of protecting Carmela, but can't take his eyes of her best friend.
This is a delightful story with a few surprises along the way.
The ups and downs are totally worth it if this Alpha male gets his girl.
Persistent and romantic, he knows what he wants and will wait for as long as it takes.
I absolutely loved the plot and the characters.
I received a free ARC copy of this book and this is my honest opinion.
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1,165 reviews1 follower
December 3, 2019
Nicki first appeared in Rockstar Savages (Forbidden Chords Book 3). Even as I read Carmela and Jamal's story in Rockstar Savages, I hoped that Nicki would get her own story. Yeah!
Nicki is Carmela's best friend and her stylist, Wesley aka Bull is Carmela's security. Wesley has been interested for Nicki for a while. Nicki having been burned before is determined to keep Wesley at arms length. Can Wesley with help from inclement weather prove to Nicki that they can make their own brand of magic? I enjoyed reading this story.
9,376 reviews140 followers
November 22, 2019
This is a short,steamy insta love romance between Nicki and Bull. The author does a great job building the sexual tension and steamy passion and moves the story quickly and smoothly. The characters are strong , the story is hot and it's brought to life with her detailed writing and vividly painted scenes. I enjoyed reading their story.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
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3,167 reviews9 followers
November 22, 2019
Great story. Bull is a sweetheart, love that he "romances" her even after.....lol. Nicki has a little relationship baggage, which just makes her realistic. She is as stubborn as he is patient. This was perfect timing to me for a short yet thorough, Thanksgiving romance with an added bonus of ways to warm up when it cold outside. Enjoyed it!! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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4,066 reviews35 followers
November 27, 2019
I loved this short story...

Waiting for You: A Forbidden Chords Short Story is a wonderful story about two people whose time has come to be together. But Nicole is gunshy because of past relationships. This story is well written and the author has managed to fit so much love and emotion into this short story that it is a really beautiful read.

I recommend this story and I am looking forward to reading more books by this author.
1,923 reviews7 followers
November 28, 2019
This is a short romantic read. Nicki and Bull will draw you in immediately.
Nicki is the stylist for Carmela and Bull is the head of security.
These two are side stepping each other but the chemistry comes off the page.
Both of these people have been burned and trust is an issue.
When Nicki finds out about Bull's secret can she continue with the relationship?
I was given this book for an honest voluntary review
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3,411 reviews1 follower
December 2, 2019
A quick enjoyable read.

Know what you are getting: not a long story but the author does an amazing job of filling in all the gaps so that it is not full of holes while also not rushing too much.

I felt that the author had the ability to convey some depth to the personalities of the characters, despite the length of the book, bringing a greater sense of reality to her story.

I received a free copy of this book. This review was posted voluntarily.
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7,458 reviews75 followers
December 11, 2019
Waiting for You is the story of Wesley and Nicole. Out on tour, they have caught each other's eye but is holding back not wanting to get hurt.

Not truly understand they whole story or why Nicole is holding back, Wesley waits. Their story is sweet and caring, together they over come their fears to find their happiness together.

This is another passionate story from Ja'Nese Dixon

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13.3k reviews155 followers
November 14, 2022
Bull and Niki draws you into this story with its intrigue. They constantly step around each other but the chemistry is there waiting to be ignited. Niki is cautious after a bad relationship but when they are snowed in together all bets are off. Will fate finally deal Bull the hand he needs to claim Niki as his? This story is hot and will keep you on the edge of your seat from page one!

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7,160 reviews33 followers
November 21, 2019
A fast paced insta love story. You will read this in one sitting. The story was enjoyable, great characters that had sizzling chemistry. Bull and Nicki have been going back and forth flirting with one another on tour. Will they finally succumb to one another?

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7,751 reviews169 followers
November 25, 2019
We all need a person that will show you how they feel so that you can trust them. That's what Nicki also needed and Bull gave it to her. Even though she tried and fought the attraction, Bull was not like others and it was only a matter of time before she gave in. This is a short story but with lots of feels.

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10.8k reviews125 followers
November 27, 2019
I've read a lot of books written by Ja”Nese Dixon; she has done a great job at writing another good short story; she is one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of books her books.

The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.

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1,393 reviews15 followers
December 2, 2019
They avoid their attraction to each other and they try to deny it when they are together. But being trapped together during a snowstorm after a concert tour they are missing Thanksgiving with their friends and families. It was a great book I could not put it down

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6,577 reviews35 followers
December 2, 2019
A well written and engaging fast pace page turner! The story-line is drama-filled, funny, witty, and emotionally deep. The characters you will love and root for; the chemistry between them is off the charts! Definitely recommended!

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16.4k reviews217 followers
December 24, 2019
Just the absolute best story. It had me captivated from the beginning with the hot steamy scenes. I really enjoyed reading this book and I would recommend it! Everything I like to read about and more. Such a great story I will read again and again. A keeper!!

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3,402 reviews84 followers
November 25, 2019
A nice NC17 romance that takes about two hours to read, this is in the Rockstar Entertainment series by Ja'Nese Dixon.

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944 reviews5 followers
December 2, 2019
Amazing 😍

I really enjoyed this story. Wesley and Nicole had Beautiful chemistry 😍😍 😍. I love how he didn't give up on his love for her. I like how he introduced the mother of his son. This is my first read by Ja Nese Dixon I find another great author you are amazing ❣️
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570 reviews8 followers
December 2, 2019
First time reading anything by this author and overall I enjoyed this quick story. Not sure I would have had Bulls patience but they get there in the end.

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1,774 reviews9 followers
December 6, 2019
This is another great story by Ja'nese Dixon. We get to meet characters from other stories once more, Nicki really comes into her own in this one. Such a sweet story about two damaged and hurt people who struggle to trust again. Great story with wonderful characters.
7,813 reviews65 followers
December 8, 2019
This is a well written storyline that has characters that have lots of chemistry and are well developed and and engage my attention throughout the pages.

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169 reviews
May 28, 2021
Short & Sweet

The love story of Nicole and "Bull" Wesley was sweet. She still had heartbreak issues from her past and could not see her future!!! Bull knew what he wanted and went after her. HEA wins. ❤❤❤❤
204 reviews2 followers
August 30, 2021
Great read

Great short story
Loved the connection with Wesley and Nicole
It is always great when authors can pull you in with a short story
Looking forward to reading your other stories
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