Forbidden

Zinahs #1

by Lila Dubois

The Land Between the Seas, a world in peril, is the responsibility of one woman. Cryessa, High Priestess of the land by birth and training, is strong and commanding, but locked in a life and death struggle to protect her people from the King, who bears a centuries old hate for the Temple.

Genres: Fantasy, Paranormal, M F Romance, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Erotica

304 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Lila is a multi-published, bestselling author of erotic, paranormal and fantasy romance. Having spent extensive time in France, Egypt, Turkey, Ireland and England, Lila speaks five languages, none of them--including English--fluently.

Reviews

[Aղցela W. · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an ok read for me I had a little trouble getting into this book. High Priestess of the Land Between the Seas, Cryessa has spent years honing her magic and skills to serve her beloved Goddess of the Temple. The king of her land despises everything about the temple and in turn makes Cryessa's life difficult by waging war and destruction. The only bright spot in her duty is her relationship with her slaves, or Zinahs; five men, some former war prisoners, whose only duty is to see to her pleasure. One Zinah in particular, the Prima Zinah, stands out. Unfortunately, for Cryessa to claim him as her beloved would mean treason and death. It is in loving this one man, that Cryessa will ultimately risk everything. Tamlohn he hates being called her slave, he takes pleasure in the fact that she calls him her love. His chains were removed years ago but Tamlohn is held bound to Cryessa by ties that no mortal man can see. When the king once again threatens his woman's temple and kingdom, Tamlohn considers no other choice but to fight for the woman he believes in, even at the cost of his life. While the sex scenes in this book were hot I just had trouble connecting to these two character's. This book was well written with no errors in grammar or spelling and as this is book 1 in this series I am looking forward to reading the next book.

[Katherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I picked up this book I wasn't really expecting anything over the top. I love all of Lila dubious work so far but I'm not much of a fantasy romance girl, I prefer them in two very seperate world's.

What I got though was a world beyond my wildest dreams. I felt love jump of the page from the query start of the book. And that love just grew and grew through out. Then I balled my eyes out and cried and mourned with everyone else in the book. Than cried again for all the right reasons.

I don't expect to fall in love with this fantasy world but I did and she blended the creation of this new world with all that romance and damn hot sex.

I'm excited and exhilarated to read book 2

[Catherine Perkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Forbidden Love

Lila always writes characters that you become attached to. Cryessa is a strong female character, which I love, though she allows herself to lean on those closest to her when it's needed. The ending was unexpected, though wonderful and makes you want more.

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

A terrible but lighthearted quick read sci-fi romance that is perfect for a vacation.

[Debra Johnson]

Purch Amazon Jan. 31, 2018

[Net · Rating 5 out of 5]

Forbidden is one of the few books that I have read in the past year that kept me on the edge of my seat. I couldn't put the book down! The characters came alive. Lots of unexpected curveballs are in here - Lila Dubois keeps the reader on their toes. Just when I expected something she would take the story on a path I did not expect. To say I loved this book is an understatement. I have already purchased the next two books in the series.

[Renee · Rating 3 out of 5]

This series is going to be good! I admit it took a while to get it all straight but once I did, Oooh boy! Plus any book that gets me emotional, yea I cried, is going to get my attention for all future books by the author.