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# 4.6/5 star rating 4,497 reviews - proven hit Top 109 Erotic Romance rank The Forbidden

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> 🔥 Unlock the forbidden love story everyone’s whispering about!

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## Key Features

- • **Emotional Rollercoaster:** Navigate complex relationships, secrets, and passion that challenge societal norms and ignite debate.
- • **Top-Ranked Erotic Fiction:** Experience one of the hottest titles ranked #109 in Erotic Romance and #158 in Erotic BDSM Fiction.
- • **Captivating Forbidden Romance:** Dive into a taboo love story that sparks intense emotions and keeps you hooked from page one.
- • **Critically Acclaimed Bestseller:** Join thousands of readers who rated this Jodi Ellen Malpas masterpiece 4.6 stars on 4,497 reviews.
- • **Unforgettable Characters & Drama:** Feel the tension and chemistry between Jack, Annie, and Stephanie in a story that’s impossible to put down.

## Overview

The Forbidden by Jodi Ellen Malpas is a bestselling erotic romance novel ranked #109 in Erotic Romance, boasting a stellar 4.6-star rating from 4,497 readers. This emotionally charged story explores a taboo relationship filled with passion, secrecy, and complex characters, making it a must-read for fans craving intense, thought-provoking fiction.

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Review: True love prevailed!! Fantastic 5*+ - Wow this is why we love Jodi Ellen Malpas, she has taken this taboo subject matter and incorporated it into a beautifully written story. The Forbidden is a captivating read from the very beginning and it becomes even more so when Jack and Annie meet each other. Nothing is forced, it's a beautiful moment and it feels meant to be... even this early on. Unfortunately and it comes as a shock, Jack is married... it's the first of many shocks, however Jack and Annie can't stay away from each other. Now J.E.M isn't giving much away about Jack but one things for sure we know he's in a loveless marriage, one he should never have entered, Stephanie's behaviour is odd, something's not right even his friend Richard confirms as much. What are the chances... Jack and Annie having to work together on a project, it's as if fate and destiny are purposely bringing them together. Since meeting Annie, Jack realises even more so that his marriage to Stephanie is very wrong but he stays with her because of her unpredictable and manipulating behaviour. Every situation is different and we are all quick to judge and this happens to Annie, she becomes that women... the other woman, this is why they keep their relationship a secret. The Forbidden intensifies as Jack and Annie are forced to sneak around, grabbing moments here and there, apart from Richard nobody knows and at this stage they make do because they know they can't do much else. There are times when Annie try's to jeopardise their relationship because she knows it's wrong but to be honest it's only wrong in everybody else's eyes certainly not in jacks. Let's face it, Jack is or was hardly a serial cheater he just met the women he was meant to be with all along. As Jack and Annie's relationship continues you have to wonder how things will work in their favour, after all couldn't Jack just walk away from Stephanie it seems simple enough but it's not because Stephanie is a liability and he needs to tread carefully. You know it's only a matter of time before something happens that will complicate things add to that the secrecy that surrounds Jack and Annie and it feels like The Forbidden becomes just that The Forbidden... when it comes to the big reveal Stephanie beats Annie to it and this comes as another shock... what now! From this moment on this story has you completely riveted, it's gets emotional in parts and its a worrying time for obvious reasons and the only consultation is Annie's friends now know but with a Stephanie waiting in the wings you know it's not over yet...oh dear. It's absolute chaos as Stephanie does her worst and we wait with bated breath for the outcombe we've been hoping for. The Forbidden is a very thought provoking story and it's J.E.M at her best... loved the ending..!!
Review: Ahhh Jack and Annie - Oh my! I have loved reading all about Annie and Jack, I feel we went on this Forbidden Journey with them both, felt all the emotions they did, and as hard as it is to feel that this should not have been such an enjoyable and heartfelt read, it really was. The whole forbidden premise was a tough one to read and I'm sure will cause a hellava lot of debate, and whilst I do not condone the situation I do believe that there is someone for everyone, be it boy, girl, married, divorced or separated. Once you find The One, you will endure everything thrown at in the way to spend time together. YES it was wrong, and they both knew and felt that to be true, but lke moths to a flame, nothing was going to stop the attraction they both really fell hard for each other. It was so beautifully written, you pulled me under the spell of Jack and Annie, had me holding on for the ride of their lives, you gave the readers hope, that their love would take the prize. Whatever the cost and flipping heck, there were some beautiful loving times, some hard and fast loving times, throw the biggest secret they both have had to deal with, and you most definitely ripped out hearts out and slowly and surely repaired it, to make it whole again. As a wife, I would be devastated as a best friend, I would be upset with their choices, but I would hear their story and make my own judgments. And I've seen the devastation a situation like this can bring, but have then been around to see the love and happiness taking root, transforming the couple, dealing with life head on and ironing out the wrinkles along the way. Going in with an open mind, to then be blind-sided by the love that shone so bright. I'm really glad with how things turned out they were without doubt, stronger after tacking their life issues head on, and coming out the other side, all be it slightly broken for a while. A fantastic job Jodi, and you can really tell it came from the heart. Such lovely words, lovely story with love, angst, anger, frustration, admiration and great friendships. 5 Giant Strawberry Stars

## Features

- New Store Stock

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 351,243 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 109 in Erotic Romance (Books) 158 in Erotic BDSM Fiction 38,465 in Contemporary Romance (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 4,497 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ True love prevailed!! Fantastic 5*+
*by M***6 on 15 August 2017*

Wow this is why we love Jodi Ellen Malpas, she has taken this taboo subject matter and incorporated it into a beautifully written story. The Forbidden is a captivating read from the very beginning and it becomes even more so when Jack and Annie meet each other. Nothing is forced, it's a beautiful moment and it feels meant to be... even this early on. Unfortunately and it comes as a shock, Jack is married... it's the first of many shocks, however Jack and Annie can't stay away from each other. Now J.E.M isn't giving much away about Jack but one things for sure we know he's in a loveless marriage, one he should never have entered, Stephanie's behaviour is odd, something's not right even his friend Richard confirms as much. What are the chances... Jack and Annie having to work together on a project, it's as if fate and destiny are purposely bringing them together. Since meeting Annie, Jack realises even more so that his marriage to Stephanie is very wrong but he stays with her because of her unpredictable and manipulating behaviour. Every situation is different and we are all quick to judge and this happens to Annie, she becomes that women... the other woman, this is why they keep their relationship a secret. The Forbidden intensifies as Jack and Annie are forced to sneak around, grabbing moments here and there, apart from Richard nobody knows and at this stage they make do because they know they can't do much else. There are times when Annie try's to jeopardise their relationship because she knows it's wrong but to be honest it's only wrong in everybody else's eyes certainly not in jacks. Let's face it, Jack is or was hardly a serial cheater he just met the women he was meant to be with all along. As Jack and Annie's relationship continues you have to wonder how things will work in their favour, after all couldn't Jack just walk away from Stephanie it seems simple enough but it's not because Stephanie is a liability and he needs to tread carefully. You know it's only a matter of time before something happens that will complicate things add to that the secrecy that surrounds Jack and Annie and it feels like The Forbidden becomes just that The Forbidden... when it comes to the big reveal Stephanie beats Annie to it and this comes as another shock... what now! From this moment on this story has you completely riveted, it's gets emotional in parts and its a worrying time for obvious reasons and the only consultation is Annie's friends now know but with a Stephanie waiting in the wings you know it's not over yet...oh dear. It's absolute chaos as Stephanie does her worst and we wait with bated breath for the outcombe we've been hoping for. The Forbidden is a very thought provoking story and it's J.E.M at her best... loved the ending..!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ahhh Jack and Annie
*by J***Y on 10 August 2017*

Oh my! I have loved reading all about Annie and Jack, I feel we went on this Forbidden Journey with them both, felt all the emotions they did, and as hard as it is to feel that this should not have been such an enjoyable and heartfelt read, it really was. The whole forbidden premise was a tough one to read and I'm sure will cause a hellava lot of debate, and whilst I do not condone the situation I do believe that there is someone for everyone, be it boy, girl, married, divorced or separated. Once you find The One, you will endure everything thrown at in the way to spend time together. YES it was wrong, and they both knew and felt that to be true, but lke moths to a flame, nothing was going to stop the attraction they both really fell hard for each other. It was so beautifully written, you pulled me under the spell of Jack and Annie, had me holding on for the ride of their lives, you gave the readers hope, that their love would take the prize. Whatever the cost and flipping heck, there were some beautiful loving times, some hard and fast loving times, throw the biggest secret they both have had to deal with, and you most definitely ripped out hearts out and slowly and surely repaired it, to make it whole again. As a wife, I would be devastated as a best friend, I would be upset with their choices, but I would hear their story and make my own judgments. And I've seen the devastation a situation like this can bring, but have then been around to see the love and happiness taking root, transforming the couple, dealing with life head on and ironing out the wrinkles along the way. Going in with an open mind, to then be blind-sided by the love that shone so bright. I'm really glad with how things turned out they were without doubt, stronger after tacking their life issues head on, and coming out the other side, all be it slightly broken for a while. A fantastic job Jodi, and you can really tell it came from the heart. Such lovely words, lovely story with love, angst, anger, frustration, admiration and great friendships. 5 Giant Strawberry Stars

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another good read from this author!
*by H***C on 9 August 2025*

Enjoyable characters and good plot from one pov and one timeline which I prefer to other types. Really enjoyable passionate and lots of highs and lows. It would have been nice to have an epilogue to see later on in their stories, maybe even Stephanie the wife getting her own bit at the end.

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