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Forbidden

by Syrie James · Forbidden #1

2012 · 410 pages

Slow BurnForbidden Romance
3.9Goodreads
4.4Amazon

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When Claire Brennan starts her junior year plagued by cryptic psychic visions and a nagging sense of danger, she has no idea she's stumbling into a world of angels and celestial secrets. Enter Alec MacKenzie, a brooding Watcher angel who's ditched his divine duties for a shot at a normal life—only to find it completely derailed by his instant, impossible attraction to Claire, who turns out to be half-angel herself. As their connection deepens, they're caught between forbidden love and the very real threats closing in around them. This swoony paranormal romance perfectly balances heart-pounding danger with witty banter and genuine chemistry that'll have you rooting for them every step of the way.

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Forbidden, by Syrie James and Ryan M. James – A Review

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