Badass Bloggettes: *** RELEASE BLITZ AND REVIEW *** FORBIDDEN by C D REISS

Forbidden
C.D. Reiss
Contemporary Romance
Release Date: December 1, 2015

"Brilliant" - The Rockstars of Romance

"CD Reiss doesn't just publish books. She unleashes them." -- Sinfully Sexy Book Reviews

Everything about Fiona is forbidden. She’s a party girl with dark desires. She’s beautiful, irresponsible, irresistible. She’s my patient. I’m her therapist. I’m past past wanting her. Past possessing her. Past bedding her or protecting her. I’m willing to be self-destructive, negligent, brave, audacious, and stronger than I ever believed possible. She’s blunt force trauma to the heart. And she calls another man Master.

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Holy mackerel! This book had me tied in knots (figuratively speaking) one minute, worried and anxious another, and then full of joy by the end. I loved it. I loved every page that I read. I don’t have any issues with the characters, the events, or (my biggest fear about Ms. Reiss’ books because I always want something a little different) the ending.

I’m not a fan of series and didn’t purchase the first two books of the Song of Perdition series when they were released. I put them on my wish list waiting for Break. What a deal to get them all together with one purchase in one book. Totally unexpected and I’m thoroughly grateful nonetheless.

Starting with the characters--I can’t say enough regarding how perfectly these characters are developed. The main characters (Fiona, Deacon, Elliot) are so beautifully complex and multidimensional that I feel like I know them all intimately and love them with all my heart. (Not as much as Jonathan and Monica but a real close second that’s for sure.)

Fiona is a character study in the poor little rich girl who has so much to offer but doesn’t know it. She sells herself short and takes so many wrong paths that it is a wonder she makes it to adulthood. With all her issues she is still so loveable. There are times when I want to put my arms around her and give her a big hug.

Deacon the only comment I can make about him is what a hot mystery. He is so intriguing that he could be a book on his own. There is a lot of suspense around this character with the way he disappears for his business and then comes back. We know a little about his life but there is so much unknown. His love of Fiona is on the surface and he fights for her in a way that is understandable yet sad at the same time.

Elliott, the doctor/counselor has the gift to see not only in her mind (through therapy) but in her soul. I love their relationship and how it grows regardless of how hard Elliott tries to fight it. Elliott is so conservative in his thoughts and lifestyle prior to meeting Fiona. At the same time he is so conflicted in that he knows his choices haven’t always been the best ones for him.

Margie, the eldest Drazen, continues to be a very interesting character. We learn more about her start as a lawyer. I can’t wait until she is the main character. This woman has a lot of fight in her especially when you mess with her family.

Also included is a few small teasers of what is happening in the other Drazen’s lives. I like the young Jonathan and his comments about Theresa and Margie. I also like seeing this family as the story progresses.

The plot is tightly woven with just the right amount of action to keep the reader’s attention until the end. The subplots were used effectively to get us to the heart of not only Fiona but both Elliott and Deacon. While these two are the biggest influence on Fiona’s development Karen, a friend and a fellow resident of the rehabilitation facility is used to effectively show how caring and sympathetic Fiona truly is.

I am completely satisfied with the ending and the epilogue makes my heart flutter with joy. Fiona’s story is one of those roller coaster rides that you don’t want to end. I want to say the pace of the book is fast but it is really just right to tell the story completely. Both Deacon and Elliott love Fiona and they both fit with her but in different ways. The story’s resolution is beautiful and flawless. I can’t say anymore because it will give too much away. Therefore, I highly recommend everyone read this book. It is worth your time. Thanks Christine!

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CD Reiss is a USA Today and Amazon bestseller. She still has to chop wood and carry water, which was buried in the fine print. Her lawyer is working it out with God but in the meantime, if you call and she doesn't pick up, she's at the well, hauling buckets. Born in New York City, she moved to Hollywood, California to get her master's degree in screenwriting from USC. In case you want to know, that went nowhere, but it did give her a big enough ego to write novels. Critics have dubbed the books "poetic," "literary," and "hauntingly atmospheric," which is flattering enough for her to put it in a bio, but embarrassing enough for her not to tell her husband, or he might think she's some sort of braggart who's too good to chop a cord of wood. If you meet her in person, you should call her Christine.