Forbidden (The Seraphine Chronicles, Book 1) [Paperback]

Cheyenne McCray (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...FORBIDDEN is a scorcher! A heady combination of innocence and sensuality..." -- Courtney Bowden for Romance Reviews Today

"...a lusty romance that titillates your imagination, sets your senses free and keeps you flipping the pages..." -- Jan Springer for The Road to Romance

"Cheyenne McCray’s first book in the Seraphine Chronicles is hot!" -- Kristina Smith for Sime~Gen

"FORBIDDEN, the first adventure of the SERAPHINE CHRONICLES, is magical, light, and relentlessly erotic." -- Ann Leveille for Sensual Romance

4 stars "...will definitely entertain fans of erotic fantasy and please those who love a good romance!" -- Cindy Whitesel for Romantic Times Bookclub

About the Author

Cheyenne McCray is a thirty-something wild thing at heart, with a passion for sensual romance and a happily-ever-after...but always with a twist. A University of Arizona alumnus, Chey has been writing ever since she can remember, back to her kindergarten days when she penned her first poem. She always knew that one day she would write novels, and with her love of fantasy and romance, combined with her passionate nature, erotic romance is a perfect genre for her. In addition to her adult work, Chey is also published in young adult literary fiction under another name. Chey enjoys spending time with her husband and three sons, traveling, working out at the health club, playing racquetball, and of course writing, writing, writing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Ellora's Cave (August 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843605600
• ISBN-13: 978-1843605607
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,121,201 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely delicious and wonderfully unique!, May 22, 2004

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This review is from: Forbidden (The Seraphine Chronicles, Book 1) (Paperback)

I have become addicted to Ellora's Cave authors. The erotic romance novels in this e-imprint are erotic, sensual and creative to the core! I decided to give erotic fantasy a whirl with Cheyenne McCray's Forbidden, the first installment from the Seraphine Chronicles. This novel sucked me in and didn't let go until its last page. This is an insatiable story of tasting the forbidden fruit. Liana has been chosen by the Sorcerer. She cannot mate with anyone other than him. The Sorcerer has got to get her before moon change... but Aric, the king of the Nordain, beings that transform from human to bird form, captures Liana before this happens. Liana cannot believe that the object of her fantasies and desires has come to her rescue. Aric, too, is attracted to Liana and he finds it difficult to resist the beautiful faerie girl with the moonlight tresses and luminous beauty. But Aric cannot succumb to Liana's seduction, for he'd endanger the fate of his people. But will he be able to resist the forbidden fruit?

I just loved the erotic descriptions in this novel. This novel contains several of the best erotic scenes ever. They're delectable beyond words. And this is also one of the most unique love stories I've ever read. This novel takes fantasy into new heights! I just couldn't put this novel down. It enthralled me from beginning to end. The other parts of this series haven't been released in paperback, but I hope that Ellora's Cave releases them soon. I have become addicted to this author's work! I cannot recommend this beautiful fantasy romantica enough!

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New Author and New World!, September 20, 2003

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This review is from: Forbidden (The Seraphine Chronicles, Book 1) (Paperback)

Incredible! This is an author to watch and buy. The world created in this series [yes a series, and the author has a variety of titles available through Ellora's Cave] is unique, the author, however, brings it right to life for the reader...puts them right there with the characters.

The characters! Well, they are multi-dimensional and, despite being something other than human, the reader has no problem relating to them and their triumphs and losses.

Yes, this is erotic fiction - a perfect read for the person looking for real sensuality in with their romance. Yes, a must author and a must title!

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First book of the Seraphine Chronicles series., September 13, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Forbidden (The Seraphine Chronicles, Book 1) (Paperback)

Tanzinite woman, wingless and wan
Nordai of Power, of twins, we warn
One path to doom, enslavement and walls
With unholy mating, Dair rises or falls

It is the above prophecy that affects the characters in SERAPHINE CHRONICLES BOOK I: FORBIDDEN, by Cheyenne McCray.

Liana is a Tanzinite female who was banished from her people, because she was born without wings. She, along with her heart-sisters Tierra and Ranelle, was forced to live and work among humans. Liana's gift as a Seer is her means of support until she can escape. Liana has been promised to mate Zanden, who is a Nordian betrayer, and now an evil sorcerer. Liana has a short time to escape this mating. In the meantime, Liana is strongly attracted to a stranger, a forbidden one.

This dark stranger that so attracts Liana is Aric L'tiercel, King of the Nordain, Aric is bound to prevent the mating between Liana and Zanden by whatever means possible. He rescues Liana and then finds out his biggest fear - remaining in Liana's presence. She is forbidden. He is afraid he cannot resist her.

Liana and Aric demonstrate an amazing example of heartmates. It was Aric at first who realized this. He'll do anything to be with Liana forever, even if it means giving up his kingdom. Liana and Aric are from opposing worlds. Though they were forbidden to each other, their passions were impossible to resist. It is as if they were two halves from the same stone.

While safe in Aric's care from the evil sorcerer, Liana feels that, even though she loves Aric with every fiber of her being, she cannot allow him to give up his kingdom. So she flees Aric and is placed in immediate danger by Zanden's minions. She is again rescued and is bound to Aric as his queen. It is a dangerous time for them, yet, because Zanden is still on the loose. Liana has to deal with her past, and the fact that she has not seen her friends since her rescue. Liana's visions show her they may be in danger.

FORBIDDEN was just the type of book to keep you turning pages. There are plenty of suspenseful elements here to keep your attention. The sensuality of this book is incredibly hot. The passion between Aric and Liana was very arousing, all the while, reading of the sensual Elves and their views on physical pleasures. Even with the Elvish influence, Aric and Liana remain completely devoted to each other. In FORBIDDEN, you'll be left looking forward to the rest of this chronicle. It continues with Ranelle's story in BEWITCHED, available now, and Tierra's in SPELLBOUND, May, by Ms. McCray.

Robin Taylor
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