Fighting for the Forbidden

Lauren and Ben met when her father introduced them when he married Ben’s mother. Lauren’s father was a manipulative man who stepped on people. Like when he deserted her mother and her. He later married Ben’s mother and the story started. Ben knew what kind of man Lauren’s father was and didn’t like him nor want his mother to marry him. When his step-father moved into their large home, he took over and told Ben he had new rules in place. He also took over the business Ben’s mother and father built up. This book picks up when Ben returns after leaving six years before after a blow-up between his step-father and involvement with Lauren. Considering his age, it took those six years to mature and return home when called because his step-father died. He needed to take over a failing business and care for his mother. He had left Lauren, telling her it was best and to forget him. Now, he wants to resume their relationship. Will Lauren forgive him. I enjoyed reading this straightforward series and had to read in one it was so detailed. A very good book by this author.

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Lauren Davis has been dating Joe Kingsman while she attempts to heal her heart after Ben left her without a word. But now that he is back she is still ready to guard her heart as she doesn’t want to get hurt again.
Ben left Lauren so may years ago as he was worried about what her father, Nick, would do to him if he stayed. Yet as much as he is trying to reach out to Lauren to explain what happened in the past she won’t have anything to do with him or let him explain.
But Ben won’t go down without a fight and soon an accident leaves him fighting harder than he has ever had to. Can Lauren listen to his apologies and realize how much he truly loves her?
This was such a great conclusion that still had so many twists and turns to leave the reader on the edge of their seat!
In this book I was 100% team Ben as I knew how much he regretted leaving but really felt like he had no choice to protect his mom, Jenny, and Lauren. I was mad that in the last book that Lauren never really listened to how he felt or still never came out and realized the stuff that her dad did. I was definitely mad at Nick for wrecking the company and putting Jenny and Ben in a terrible position.
In this book you see a bit more of the old Lauren after the accident, but she took the chance to leave to recharge when she needed to. I was so happy that she still went when circumstances changed but she was still quite harsh with Ben, even after everything he had been through.
I was totally shocked at a few reveals, including Joe. I had a feeling there was something up but nothing like what we learned in this book.
The end was so awesome and I was very happy for how it all ended! I am definitely wanting more of these characters so a book with Erica next would be great!!
By Rebecca

This is the third and final installment to Ben and Lauren’s story. The author once again brings strong characters and weaves a story filled with drama and heartbreak,throws in a few twists and turns and a whole lot of emotions and delivers another intriguing read. She does a great job pulling you in and kept me reading till I got a few questions answered and to see a beautiful second chance romance. I loved this book/series and would highly recommend reading.

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This is the conclusion of The Forbidden Series, we finally get the ending to Lauren and Ben’s emotional relationship, can this couple forgive each other for all the hurt caused and have a HEA.

This book is well-written, this story was emotional and heartwarming. Highly entertaining story,

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Tracy Lorraine did a fabulous job on this book. The storyline was amazing with plenty of drama, twists, betrayal, anger, passion, heartbreak, and a slew of buried emotions that work their way to the surface. She definately keeps readers invested once they are hooked at the start. The characters are wonderful, not just Ben and Lauren but supporting folks as well. Ben left Lauren 6 yrs earlier. He was protecting both she and his mother; doing the only thing he thought he could for them. Lauren only saw his betrawal. As the truth comes to light, and Lauren accpets her own truth (not what was fed to her), does she learn if Ben is to be trusted? Can she trust him with her heart?

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Finally, the last instalment of Ben and Lauren’s story! Is this the happy ever after that we’ve been waiting for for months?
We last saw everyone when Lauren was reiterating to Ben that she was happy with Joe and sending him away with a flea in his ear. This book picks up right where we left off. Ben’s initial reaction is to flee again, but then he remembers he’s not Ben anymore he’s BJ!
I’ve been waiting to see BJ again, as it’s been difficult envisaging the two characters as one. We got to know BJ quite a bit during the Falling series, but Ben is such a sweetheart that is hard to wrap your head around them being the same person.
We do get to go back to Devon, which really reiterates the fact that he is one and the same. It was great to go back there as it felt like you were visiting a long lost past. Somewhere where you’d grown up, but then you go back ten years later, and everything feels strange!
A lot happens in this final instalment; there is a lot of drama, a lot of revelations. However, there is also a lot of ‘dirty’ moments and a lot of making up. When Ben’s life is threatened, Lauren is forced to face her emotions, and after a short trip, she is almost ready to let him back in her heart.
The author has confirmed there are four more books to follow the characters we have met, so I’m hoping to get Joe’s story, but I’m also guessing they are going to follow Erica, Trey and Danni. They are my predictions, so we shall see!
This has certainly been an emotional journey for Ben and Lauren, and it feels like ages ago since I read their beginning, but I’m glad it was written over three books as this really added to the suspense and built up the emotions even more. It feels like I have known the characters for a long time, and I’m going to miss them. I loved the ending; it wasn’t over complicated and was simple enough. We didn’t need an in your face ending; this was just perfect!

This is the third book in the series. Ben and Lauren continue to struggle with the ramifications of choices made in the past. Good book, well written!

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