What do you think?
Rate this book
Forbidden Fruit
Veterinarian assistant Ava Sweet has lusted in secret after bad boy Luke McGiffin since high school. Years pass, but she never loses hope that he will come to see her as a desirable woman. Then one day she overhears Luke scorning her. "Dr. Doolittle? Sexy? How can you tell when every piece of clothing she owns is big and baggy and ugly as sin?" That's it. No more of him treating her like a kid sister. It's time to show the hunky roofer her feminine side. The plan? Step arrange a fake date right under Luke's nose to drum up some jealousy. Step let her best friend Jen give her a seductive, innocent-vixen, miniskirt makeover. Step tempt Luke right out of his sexy jeans. But can Ava handle a man with such strong appetites, or is she in over her head?
Nook
First published January 1, 2008
10 people are currently reading
258 people want to read
About the author
Anne Rainey
91 books490 followers“Rainey is an erotic storytelling virtuoso!” — Romantic Times Magazine
Anne Rainey creates steamy romance stories with just the right amount of heat. Her books frequent best seller and top pick review lists. Anne is an accomplished author of over thirty titles. Her books can be found in Target stores and other popular online retailers. Canada’s largest newspaper, The Toronto Star, recommends Anne’s books as an alternative read to Fifty Shades of Grey. Anne actively markets her work and sells an average of 133,000+ print and digital copies per year.
Anne grew up in a small town in central Ohio the only girl with three rowdy, older brothers. When she wasn’t playing tackle football with them she could be found tucked away in her mother’s book room getting lost in mysterious worlds created by authors such as Martha Grimes and Andrew M. Greeley. She’s had a variety of odd jobs including Chiropractic Assistant, Frame Stylist, Restaurant Hostess, and Nail Technician. Anne now lives with her fabulous husband, two gorgeous teenage daughters, two ornery dogs and three snooty cats.
Anne Rainey creates steamy romance stories with just the right amount of heat. Her books frequent best seller and top pick review lists. Anne is an accomplished author of over thirty titles. Her books can be found in Target stores and other popular online retailers. Canada’s largest newspaper, The Toronto Star, recommends Anne’s books as an alternative read to Fifty Shades of Grey. Anne actively markets her work and sells an average of 133,000+ print and digital copies per year.
Anne grew up in a small town in central Ohio the only girl with three rowdy, older brothers. When she wasn’t playing tackle football with them she could be found tucked away in her mother’s book room getting lost in mysterious worlds created by authors such as Martha Grimes and Andrew M. Greeley. She’s had a variety of odd jobs including Chiropractic Assistant, Frame Stylist, Restaurant Hostess, and Nail Technician. Anne now lives with her fabulous husband, two gorgeous teenage daughters, two ornery dogs and three snooty cats.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 16 of 16 reviews
September 12, 2009
This was a short but very hot read! I'm not going to write a plot summary here because, frankly, the story is so short that I'd be spoiling it by doing that. Suffice it to say that short stories don't always work for me, and this one did. Luke and Ava were very likable characters, and their falling in love was believable considering they'd known - and secretly lusted after - each other for 10 years. Oh, and the love scenes were sizzling hot! ;)
Note: There was some light bondage but it was well done, so it didn't bother me. There was also mention of anal sex but it happens off the pages, so anyone who has a problem with that can easily skip those few lines.
Note: There was some light bondage but it was well done, so it didn't bother me. There was also mention of anal sex but it happens off the pages, so anyone who has a problem with that can easily skip those few lines.
April 6, 2011
Read this little diddy this morning pre-work.
I don't know, I just don't feel like the title fits. I didn't feel the forbidden-ness of this forbidden fruit. It's simply one of those storied where two people like each other but don't realize it for a long time. Nothing forbidden just two people holding onto their ego and pride rather than risking those and taking a chance.
Oddly, there is almost an anal scene...almost. They decide to do it ... she rolls onto stomach exposing bum...he's pouring warming lube onto said bum...and the chapter ends. No biggie except for the fact that the scene isn't continued in a later chapter. I feel like I was watching something PG14 and we all know what's going to happen but because it isn't R rated the camera just sort of sweeps away from the couple before we get to see any of the really good bits.
I'm not clear on why this anal scene was included. It didn't further the plot in any way (sometimes they do), it wasn't written for the smut factor (we didn't get there) it's just there as if Anne Rainey wanted to be risque but then couldn't follow through or reached her word limit.
This anal ridiculousness lowered the rating for the book. Also, the dirty talk wasn't, umm, inspired? I felt akward reading it.
So yes, 1 star out of 5. Skip this one all together. There's better stuff out there.
I don't know, I just don't feel like the title fits. I didn't feel the forbidden-ness of this forbidden fruit. It's simply one of those storied where two people like each other but don't realize it for a long time. Nothing forbidden just two people holding onto their ego and pride rather than risking those and taking a chance.
Oddly, there is almost an anal scene...almost. They decide to do it ... she rolls onto stomach exposing bum...he's pouring warming lube onto said bum...and the chapter ends. No biggie except for the fact that the scene isn't continued in a later chapter. I feel like I was watching something PG14 and we all know what's going to happen but because it isn't R rated the camera just sort of sweeps away from the couple before we get to see any of the really good bits.
I'm not clear on why this anal scene was included. It didn't further the plot in any way (sometimes they do), it wasn't written for the smut factor (we didn't get there) it's just there as if Anne Rainey wanted to be risque but then couldn't follow through or reached her word limit.
This anal ridiculousness lowered the rating for the book. Also, the dirty talk wasn't, umm, inspired? I felt akward reading it.
So yes, 1 star out of 5. Skip this one all together. There's better stuff out there.
September 20, 2010
I want a bad boy of my own after reading this ;)
My review: http://bit.ly/97yE5C
My review: http://bit.ly/97yE5C
January 17, 2011
Short, hot and sweet. Just what I needed!
March 19, 2021
Basically, same old story. A short read. Woman wants man. He has wanted her forever, but does nothing. She dresses to impress, he goes wild. They go at it at his place. The story ends them together, expecting children.
July 30, 2012
this is a great short story about Ava and Luke, Ava is best friends with Luke's sister Jen and has been in love with him since high school but thinks he would never like her. Luke has wanted Ava just as long but neither has said anything. When the truth comes out about how they feel about each other there's no looking back. This is how a short story should be written the story line and pace worked great for this novella and though not long I cared about everyone in the book. The Ending of this book was great, I would defiantly read books from Anne Rainey again.
April 29, 2013
Really cute, short read.
However, incomplete. I didn't really see how the relationship developed - or... how/why.
The girl finally gets herself a makeover and then the guy goes all caveman and she falls all over him?
This after her kneeing him in the balls just (4?) days earlier because he was insulting about her appearance to his best friend behind her back?
...
Enh. Ignoring the plot holes/flaw though, a cute novella, almost vignette.
However, incomplete. I didn't really see how the relationship developed - or... how/why.
The girl finally gets herself a makeover and then the guy goes all caveman and she falls all over him?
This after her kneeing him in the balls just (4?) days earlier because he was insulting about her appearance to his best friend behind her back?
...
Enh. Ignoring the plot holes/flaw though, a cute novella, almost vignette.
February 3, 2012
I liked this quick hot read. I think I missed something though. I don't get how the title ties into the story. There was nothing "forbidden" about their love. Ava was Luke's sisters best friend, nothing very forbidden about that..
I did like how she stood up to him when she heard him talking about her. She didn't run away in shame like many others would have.
I did like how she stood up to him when she heard him talking about her. She didn't run away in shame like many others would have.
July 22, 2009
4 stars – Contemporary/Erotic Romance Quickie
August 26, 2011
5.00 Stars - Contemporary Erotic Romance!
June 29, 2011
Quick Steamy Read
November 5, 2011
This one just didn't do it for me. It was hot, but I think I just didn't like the characters much.
February 6, 2012
an ok short read. too short, too boring.
April 1, 2012
Short and Hot..
That is what this book about.
If this is a longer book, with more story in it, it would be better I guess.
That is what this book about.
If this is a longer book, with more story in it, it would be better I guess.
December 29, 2012
Very Short but hot read.....
September 19, 2015
3.5 stars
Displaying 1 - 16 of 16 reviews