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The Forbidden

By Jodi Ellen Malpas
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The Forbidden by Jodi Ellen Malpas follows Annie, a woman who has never felt the electric spark of instant chemistry with a man—until she meets the enigmatic Jack during a night out. Their encounter ignites not just a spark but a powerful explosion of desire. Jack promises to consume Annie completely, but when she wakes overwhelmed and slips away, she realises Jack is not only dangerous but forbidden. This standalone novel explores the intoxicating and perilous nature of their connection.
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The Forbidden is perfect for readers who enjoy intense, emotionally charged romance with an erotic edge, especially fans of Jodi Ellen Malpas's THIS MAN and ONE NIGHT trilogies. It suits adults seeking a passionate standalone novel featuring forbidden desire and raw chemistry.

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A bold and highly-anticipated new story of dangerous temptations from the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of the This Man trilogy, Jodi Ellen Malpas

A bold and highly-anticipated new story of dangerous temptations from the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of the This Man trilogy, Jodi Ellen Malpas

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A new standalone novel from Jodi Ellen Malpas, the bestselling author of the THIS MAN and ONE NIGHT trilogies.

Annie has never experienced the 'spark' with a guy – the kind of instant chemistry that steals your breath and blindsides you completely. Until a night out with friends brings her face to face with the wickedly sexy and mysterious Jack. It's not just a spark that ignites between them. It's an explosion. Jack promises to consume Annie, and he fully delivers on that promise.

Overwhelmed by the intensity of their one night together, Annie slips out of their hotel room. She is certain that a man who's had such a powerful impact on her and who could bend her to his will so easily, must be dangerous. But she's already in too deep. And Jack isn't only dangerous. He is forbidden.

'The latest queen of erotic literature' Sunday Times

'Every kiss, every sexy scene, every word between this pair owned a piece of my soul. I could read this book a hundred times and still react as if it was the first time. The Protector is a top 2016 fave for me.' Audrey Carlan, bestselling author of The Calendar Girl series.

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'The latest queen of erotic literature' Sunday Times

'Taking America and Britain by storm' Daily Mail on the THIS MAN trilogy

'A steamy, sexy trilogy from the latest author in erotic fiction' Marie Claire on THIS MAN

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ISBN: 9781409166429

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 August 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Jodi Ellen Malpas was born and raised in the Midlands town of Northampton, England, where she lives with her husband and a doberman. Her novels have hit bestseller lists for the New

York Times, USA Today, the Sunday Times, and various other international publications, and can be read in more than twenty-five languages around the world.

Find out more at JodiEllenMalpas.co.uk or follow her on Twitter @JodiEllenMalpas.

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