Title:
Forbidden
Author:
Anastasia Black
Publisher:
Ellora's Cave
ISBN:
1-84360-333-0
Copyright Date:
2002
Format:
Electronic
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After a 20-year absence, Lord Vaughn Wardell had returned to Fairleigh Hall to confront the father who made his childhood a living hell. His only purpose, to finally gain the rightful ownership of his late mother's estate. He would not leave until Rufus and his new fiancé gave up all claims to the land she gave him before dying a tragic death. Even as his father sneered at the unexpected arrival of his only son, Vaughn's attention was focused on his soon-to-be-stepmother. Young and sweetly beautiful, he was stunned to find that he desired her beyond anything. Vaughn knew that to give into temptation would not only be trouble for him, but could very well be deadly.
Elisa had enough to deal with without this uncontrollable attraction to her fiancé's son. Her own son had been taken away 6 years before, Rufus had promised to find and return him, if she agreed to be his wife. She feared that her desire for Vaughn would overshadow her plans to get her son back. After being banished by society because of false rumors concerning her husband's death, Rufus was her last chance to bring her child home.
Unable to leave Elisa at the mercy of his father, Vaughn was determined to take her for himself. Lust turns to love as he seduces her and strives to prove that he is the one she wants. When the forbidden games of love become dangerous, will Vaughn be able to save the woman he loves, or will Rufus's years of manipulation and hate bring destruction to all who live at Fairleigh Hall?
An emotional and erotic tale of forbidden love, this is a story that will linger on long after you turn the last page. The characters come to life and bring with them a host of emotions; hate, anger, sympathy, love, and of course lust. This well-written tale has everything a good romance should, a hero with a powerful erotic appeal, a damsel in distress that, luckily for us, cannot resist his charms, and a villain, who is so wicked, even death seems to good for him. Not to mention a wonderful twist in the end.
Colorful descriptions and careful attention to detail gives this book a charm that is not always prevalent in some. The images painted by the author's words will pull you into the story and allow you a glimpse of an era gone by. As a fan of historical romance, the reviewer was delighted by the tale of Vaughn and Elisa. Ms. Black has once again written a story that you will want to read over and over again.
Reviewed by: Kathi
