Miranda Albright has a secret. Actually, more than one secret – but it all
started when she first spied her decadent neighbor making love to a woman on
the grounds of his estate. Although innocent, the young Miranda was
captivated by the sight, and found herself drawn irresistibly back to the
spot summer after summer when the handsome Earl was in residence at his
country estate to spy on him and his various lovers.
Now Miranda’s family is in dire straits financially and the only way she can
save them is to offer her innocence to the Earl himself, Ethan Hamon. But
Ethan wants more than her innocence. He wants her available to him for his
debauchery for three entire months, to play with at his sensual whim.
Little does he realize that before it is over, the sweet Miranda will have
snared him heart and soul.
Sometimes a book resonates with you so strongly, but you cannot quite place
your finger on what exactly about the story struck you so. For me, Jess
Michaels’ new book Everything Forbidden is just such a novel.
Yes, the characters are compelling, the romantic dynamic is absolutely
heart-wrenching at times, and the plot is entertaining.
But there is more to this story than just those elements. The way Michaels
puts it all together makes you feel every moment as if you are in the book
yourself. She builds empathy for all of her characters with seeming ease,
and the book becomes more than just a story, at least while you are reading
it.
It might be said that there are only so many tales to be told in the world,
and while this may be true, the difference in a good story and a great story
is the authors ability to make me forget I have ever before seen a similar
plot. Jess Michaels has done just that with this book.
Ethan is a captivating leading man cast as a hero tormented with convictions
that he can never have what his heart desires most. Breaking through his
walls proves difficult, but not impossible for a heroine with the tenderness
and spunk of the beautiful Miranda.
For anyone who loves historical romances, this touching book is a
must-read! Do yourself a favor and buy your copy of Everything
Forbidden now. You won’t be sorry!
Reviewed by Jennifer
