Things Forbidden (Indigo) [Paperback]

Maryam Diaab (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 300 pages
• Publisher: Genesis Press; 1 edition (July 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585713279
• ISBN-13: 978-1585713271
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,353,580 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars (4.5 Stars) Age Ain't Nothing But A Number, September 28, 2008

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This review is from: Things Forbidden (Indigo) (Paperback)

Dr. Terrence Hall is a catch by any standard. His fiancé, Yvette, has thought so for about 12 years. He is a handsome, charming doctor who only has one flaw: He constantly thinks about sex and has cheated on Yvette at least once. Even after Yvette found out that he cheated on her, she forgave him and took him back. Was it really that simple? Yvette Brooks applied for an assistant principal position in Nashville when she was separated from Terrence. She had forgotten all about applying for the job until she was offered the position. Once she decided that absence would make the heart grow fonder, she took the job and relocated from Detroit to Nashville. Yvette was looking for a little down time to make sure that she was doing the right thing by marrying Terrence. What she was not looking for was a 21-year-old man to take her breath away.

Ajani Riley is a college student who has been assigned to shadow Yvette. It is instant attraction between the two of them. Yvette is trying to fight the attraction for a number of reasons. Besides the obvious age difference, the biggest reason is that Ajani is adding to the confusion that is her life. And if that isn't enough, Yvette's best friend Wendy has a secret that she has been keeping for years. Now that Yvette is not in town, she decides to unveil that secret. When you add Ajani's ex into the mix, you've got one big mess!

Things Forbidden is a wonderful book. The relationship between Terrence and Yvette is the main plot, but there are at least 4 or 5 subplots that are going on simultaneously. Maryam Diaab does an excellent job of connecting them all and keeping the story flowing. You will also go through the entire gamut of emotions while reading this book. You will find yourself drawn to the characters and rooting for your relationship of choice to succeed. You will also get angry with the other characters for getting in the way. Thing Forbidden is just an all around good read.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Things Forbidden, August 23, 2008

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This review is from: Things Forbidden (Indigo) (Paperback)

Successful and beautiful Yvette Brooks had a lot of rough times in her life. Just as she thinks she has finally gotten her life together, he life crumbles as she discovers that her fiancée Dr. Terrance Hall is cheating on her. A blessing in disguise; has Yvette relocated to another state that give her the opportunity to rethink her future and determine if she really wants to become Mrs. Hall.
Ajani Riley is a college student assigned to "shadow" Yvette in her job. While working together a combustible attraction is reached leaving him wanting more and her with her biggest questions yet. What is she going to do with a college student 10 years her junior who's father still pays his bills and what is she going to do about her engagement to Dr. Terrance Hall?
Ms. Diaab, takes you through the complex issues of love, betrayal and new horizons in her wonderful book of Things Forbidden. All readers are encouraged to sit back and enjoy this forbidden journey.
Reviewed by: Robyn Morris, Black Butterfly Review

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Read, November 2, 2008

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This review is from: Things Forbidden (Indigo) (Paperback)

At first I wonder what a 34 yr old woman could see in a 21 yrs old man, but Ajani changed my mind. He was definitely more man than Terrance's dirty behind. He saw Yvette and decide she would be his for life. Loved it when he showed up at the wedding. Wendy reminded me that you have to be careful who you call friend, because they might be your enemy in disguise. This books was good from start to finish and I will definitely read it again.