Forbidden (Harlequin Temptation (Unnumbered)) [Mass Market Paperback]

Janelle Denison (Author)

Book Description

Series: Harlequin Temptation (Unnumbered) | Publication Date: November 1, 2004

SHE WAS HIS ONLY WEAKNESS...

For years, Detective Josh Marchiano had fostered a forbidden love for Paige Montgomery—his partner's wife. So when he discovered Paige was a widow and the target of a very dangerous the urge to protect her overwhelmed And so did deep, dark desire...

Paige had never experienced so many intense emotions—shock, grief, fear. And even stronger was her incredible need to be with Josh, her friend, her confidant...and now her lover. She knew she could trust Josh with her life. But could she give her heart to another cop?

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin (November 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373388195
• ISBN-13: 978-0373388196
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,849,221 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Janelle Denison is a USA Today bestselling author of over fifty sensual contemporary romance novels who has written for Harlequin Blaze, Kensington Brava, Berkley and St. Martin's Press. She is a two-time recipient of the National Reader's Choice award, and has also been nominated for the prestigious RITA award.

Originally a California native, she now calls Oregon home. She resides in the Portland area with her husband and daughters and can't imagine a more beautiful place to live. When not writing, she can be found exploring the great Northwest, from the gorgeous beaches to the amazing waterfalls and lush mountains.

To learn more about Janelle and her upcoming releases, you can visit her at www.janelledenison.com, friend her at Facebook at www.facebook.com/janelledenisonfanpage, or chat with her at her blog at www.plotmonkeys.com.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A loving romance between two good friends, May 11, 2000

By 

BarkLessWagMore (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Forbidden (Blaze) (Harlequin Temptation) (Paperback)

A title like "Forbidden" immediately brings to my dirty mind either a) a sordid extramarital affair (something I definitely do *not* want to read about in my romances) or b) some kinky sex (something I really wouldn't mind reading about :). This love story contains neither scenario. What it does contain is a healthy and loving relationship based upon years of friendship and trust. This is exactly the type of love story that I love most.

Police Office Josh has been love in with Paige for ages but it was his best friend Anthony who won her heart and her hand in marriage. He has since settled with becoming Paige's good friend and has kept his unrequited love for her a secret. When Anthony is murdered and Paige's life is put in jeopardy Josh risks not only his life but his heart when he goes under cover, posing as her lover, to keep her safe.

The mental anguish facing both of these characters is deftly drawn and makes them both very easy to empathize with. Both behave like adults throughout the story and neither are arrogant fools (like far too many romance characters) and can admit when they are wrong. I really liked that about these two. Josh is simply one of the kindest romance heroes that I've come across, wearing his heart on his sleeve but he never losing his sexy "edge".

While the romance is strong the same can't be said for the secondary suspense subplot and the dull, stereotypical villains. Fortunately, this subplot never overshadows the romance because the couple remain together throughout it. If you're in the mood for a tender love story between friends you shouldn't miss this one.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC, April 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Forbidden (Blaze) (Harlequin Temptation) (Paperback)

I have read all of Janelle Denison's books and they keep getting better. This book was the best yet. Josh is strong, sexy and so in love with Paige. Paige loses her husband and finds out just what type of man, he really was. She has always had feelings for Josh and now they finally get together, and the fireworks start. GREAT BOOK. A MUST READ...

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FORBIDDEN FRUIT IS ALWAYS SWEETEST!, October 7, 2006

By 

Mona R. Anderson "roadqueen1340" (Belleville, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Forbidden (Harlequin Temptation (Unnumbered)) (Mass Market Paperback)

YOWZA! Keep the oven mitts handy for the love scenes in THIS story! Josh and Paige have been friends for several years even though she is married to another cop. Her husband has been cold and cruel to her but Josh has been her rock through it all. After Anthony is murdered, Josh has the unpleasant task of telling Paige the truth of his murder and the results of the police investigation. That first sizzling love scene shows all the emotions she has been holding inside...the pain of betrayal, the angst of all the years of her cold marriage, the fear of being a cop's wife, and so on. She rages at Josh and slaps and punches him, then collapses on his shoulder and sobs. Finally, she tells him she NEEDS him to make her feel loved again and he can't refuse her because he has loved her ever since he met her. The heat that is generated singes the pages!

Josh and Paige then embark on a sting with police to catch the criminals involved in Anthony's murder. Josh assigns himself as Paige's live-in lover so he can protect her. He tells Paige that he loves her but she is afraid of being involved with another cop. Josh decides to let her go back home after the case is wrapped up if that's what she wants. He's shot (does anyone hear music from 'The Bodyguard' here?) and she finally faces the fact that she can't live without him in her life.