Will he risk his whole world to save the man he loves? Quentin Rawling is a wolf-shifter, a sentinel…and openly gay. But he has never let the fact that he likes other men stop him from getting what he wants. Except when it comes to Hunter. Hunter Esmund is a vampire, a Guardian…and deep in the closet. When he met Quentin, he discovered things about himself he’d thought were missing.Except … things about himself he’d thought were missing.
Except vampires are not as progressive as shifters and Hunter can’t risk losing everything he knows to be in an open relationship with Quentin.
And Quentin refuses to hide and sneak around.
When Hunter gets mixed up with an illegal fighting ring, Quentin will stop at nothing to save Hunter.
But when Quentin gets in trouble, will Hunter save Quentin…even if it means outing himself?
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What’s there to say but, you have to read this series. This is book 7 in the series and they just keep getting better and better as they go. Finally Quentin and Hunter will get their feelings out but will everyone else in the Shifter and Vampire community be there to support them? This is another fast paced read that will suck you in from the first page. Enjoy.
Better turn a fan on because this book is on FIRE!!! I love it!! If you haven’t read this series, woo you are missing out!! 5 stars and 2 thumbs waaaay up!!
This is an incredible and steamy addition to the Forbidden series. Hunter and Quentin have great interactions with the rollercoaster of emotions. Mystery, new romances and so much more make this an very exciting read where there are unexpected surprises. I love that there is an HEA for Hunter and Quentin, yet there is room for so many other stories. I am looking forward to Raven, Ranulf and Chase’s story! I am voluntarily leaving an unbiased, honest review.
A REVEAL, A MENAGE, AND A CONFESSION
I received this book for free and am giving my honest and voluntary review
The continuation of The Forbidden Series. It contains Quentin and Hunter’s story along with Kendall and Eldon’s story. Hunter needs to decide whether or not he’s going to come out of the closet to save Quentin and Kendall has to decide whether or not to tell Eldon that she’s pregnant. The story also begins Raven, Chase and Ranaulf’s story. I can’t wait for the next book.
If you are a fan of this series then you know this is a book that we’ve been waiting for since the last two books and it was wait was worth it. Quentin and Hunter’s story did not disappoint. This is a paranormal romance that occurs between a vampire and shifter in a world where this type of relationship is being newly accepted. This is a baby barrier is this relationship though because even though Hunter desires Quentin he is not willing to come out of the closet and Quentin refuses to be in one. Quentin and Hunter discover that when they are threatened with losing each other there isn’t any barrier they won’t climb over for each other. If you love hot love scenes, drama, shifters, and vampires get this book.
This book can be read as a standalone but you will definitely want to read about the other characters that you will meet in this book.
When Quentin returns to town he was excited for the future. He was returning to the jobs he loves, and he was taking his new guy home to meet his friends. But he just couldn’t forget his ex. Hunter couldn’t get over Quentin, but he didn’t want to loose everything by openly coming out. Unable to be apart they have to decide what’s most important. This book can be read as a standalone but would be much better if read as part of the series, it is only a glimpse into a larger storyline. I have voluntarly read and reviewed this title.
I’m so glad Quentin and Hunter got their love story. You will love this even if MM romances arent your thing. Its sweet, sexy with danger and lots of angst. I couldn’t put this book down.
Forbidden Mate ( Forbidden book 7) by R.L. Kenderson is a 5 star read.
It feels like I’ve been waiting all my life (It hasn’t really been that long) for Hunter and Quentin’s book and these ladies did not disappoint.
With Quentin still firmly in the closet Hunter knows he can’t live his life sneaking around so he tries to move on and his heart won’t make it easy for him. I can honestly say I’ve never read a m/m book before, it’s just not my thing but I knew I needed to read this book and I knew these ladies would make it great!!
I would highly recommend this whole series to everyone.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
I’ve never read an MM book before meeting Hunter and Quentin earlier in the forbidden series. Their story made me a fan of MM romance and the conclusion to their story is amazing!!!! I absolutely LOVE this book, it was brilliantly written by two awesome authors, cannot wait for more from the amazing world they have created
Forbidden Mate is book 7 from R.L. Henderson’s Forbidden series. This book brings in all of our favorite characters from the series. Finally, Quentin and Hunter have their own story told. While Quentin comes from an open-minded shifter pack, Hunter comes from a traditional vampire clan. Hunter is afraid of anyone finding out he’s guy. He believes that it will cost him everything…family, friends and his job. The amount of passion between them is of the charts.
As an added bonus, Raven, Ranulf and Chase seem to find themselves attracted to each other. This is one three some that brings the heat and friendship to a whole new level. The question is are they having a fling or will it become so much more? Can’t wait to see what happens next. I received an ARC from the author and this is my voluntary honest review.
Forbidden mate is everything we have been waiting for in this series! You must start with book 1 to fully understand all the intricacies of this fantastic world. Quentin has returned to Minnesota and brings a new friend to introduce to the pack. Hunter of course is devastated. Their story is finally going to get the hea we all have been hoping for!!
If you’ve been following along in this series you should completely understand when I say, YES!!!Finally!! It’s about time Hunter and Quentin got their heads out of their butts (No pun intended.), and what a way to go about it, too! Man, are they on fire when they’re together?! So happy with all their portions of the book! The progressions for a few of the other relationships were crazy fantastic, and of course they were smoking hot. Plus, holy surprise revelation for catman!! (Yes, I meant to say catman. Read it to find out the Who and the Why.)
I had only one real issue. It was a little frustrating when shifter characters kept forgetting other shifters can smell lies and feelings, and still try to lie about their feelings to other shifters. Other than that I was hooked in deep.
I tell you, this storyline was a doozy. I can’t wait to see what’s going to be happening next!!
First if you haven’t read any of the other books in the forbidden series I highly recommend that. Second I am so happy to finally read this book. I have been cheering for Damien and Hunter for a few books now. I can’t imagine having to hide who you are and who you love. I teared up at the end because I was so happy for them!!! I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
This book needs a freaking million stars. I have been waiting for Quentin and Hunter and R.L. Kenderson DID NOT DISAPPOINT. This book left me crying (happy tears) at the end. I got a little of my favorite couple….Phoenix and Dante and every yummy thing about shifters/paranormal. I loved Kendall and Eldon, Raven, Chase and Ranulf and that story and of course Damien and Payton.
Quentin and Hunter have had such a journey. Hunter was so very afraid of coming out to his vampire friends/coworkers. There was such a push and pull and they could not stop the attraction/chemistry between these 2. When Hunter is hurt at the illegal fighting and is recovering in the hospital…whew…that was the best. I loved when Quentin got all possessive when it came to to feeding Hunter.
This book gives you hot hot hot sex OMG I re-read several scenes a few times, you get drama, emotions, love!!!!
I love this book so much. I can’t wait for #8 in this series. I hope it never ever stops. I was lucky to read an ARC but this book is in PREORDER on Amazon.
When Quentin returns home, he bring a new friend with him, yet he see Hunter. Quentin then slowly realizes that he truly love Hunter and would do anything for him, even go to jail to keep his secret. Yet, everything works out in the end and they come together as a couple and share the secret. You can also get a sense of where the next book will be focus on and who the couple will be that get together next. Very great addition to the wonderful series.
If you haven’t read any of the Forbidden series books, then I highly suggest you start at the beginning at Forbidden Blood. The world building in this series is unique and one of a kind. In each book, you have a main couple but you get side relationships, friendships and more so you have lots of action in and out of the bedrooms! The results are a lot characters in the expanse of (now) seven books. Each book adds another layer to this world of shifters, vampires and humans. Again, if you haven’t read the previous books, you may be a little lost in some of the story line. You could read Forbidden Mate without the other books but the world building would be missing a couple layers. So, onward with my review.
I have been waiting for Hunter and Quentin’s story and this one does not disappoint. The emotions between these two are rolling. Quentin returns back home from Switzerland with a new love interest Jeremiah, and he is ready to continue moving on from his feelings for Hunter. But with a return home, comes those returning feelings that just won’t leave Quentin or Hunter. These two have a hard journey but eventually, Quentin was willing to keep his relationship a secret to keep Hunter. But Jeremiah does not take his ending with Quentin so easily and the result forces Hunter to speak up and come out to his friends.
We have other returning couples too. Kendall finally comes face to face with Eldon again. We get to find out more about Eldon and he is pretty surprised to find out the secret Kendall has been keeping from him! And I can’t wait for the next book. Forbidden Mate ends with a happy note for Quentin and Hunter but Raven, Ranulf and Chase are hot. I look forward to more of these 3 POV. Plus, the side story with the after-school program is still unresolved. Lastly, I hope we get more about Damien and Payton…ahem, maybe they will have their own shifter baby finally.
I am lucky to have received an Advanced Reader Copy of Forbidden Mate in exchange for my honest review.
I may have a new favorite book! I have been waiting on tender hooks for over a year for this story! It did NOT disappoint!!!
I love the push and pull that Hunter and Quentin have. I appreciate the reality that is brought in by the fear and anxiety that Hunter feels as well as the frustration and disappointment that Quentin feels.
The sex in this book is hot and intense. It is caring and sweet. And oh so steamy!!!! This book has everything you are looking for, action, sex, love, suspense, and so much more! R.L. really did an amazing job and knocked it out of the park! LOVED!
This is a great book. I loved Quentin and Hunter. They have smoking hot chemistry and they are so good together, but Quentin is out and Hunter is not, and this becomes an issue. Hunter is a vampire and vampire society is very rigid and disapproves of MM relationships, so he fears revealing himself. Quentin, on the other hand refuses to hide who he is, and he breaks things off. Quentin goes away and tries to start anew. He even gets a new boyfriend, Jeremiah, but when they return, the passion is still there. Will Quentin and Hunter reconcile? Will hunter come out for him? What is love worth to Hunter? And what about Jeremiah? There is some conflict, and a decision is made. So good! The book also includes some other side relationships that are not MM, and they were all delicious and involved either couples from previous books or new ones I hope we will read more about in the future. I look forward to that.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Quentin snd Hunter. Way too much deliciousness. I don’t think I would have tried Forbidden Mate (Forbidden #7) but for the fact that I loved the other books in the series. I’m not big on MM as I like picturing myself in a book, which I guess explains why MFM is more than fine for me. If you cannot get sat the MM this is not for you. If you can then this superbly written tale is highly recommended.
I loved Forbidden Mate by R.L. Kenderson. It’s the seventh book in the Forbidden series. I loved Hunter and Quentin. I was a little bit worried when I agreed to review this book because it was the seventh book in the series, but I love reading gay paranormal romances and the blurb of the book sounded really good. I’m so glad I took the chance on it. I also don’t mind reading M/F and M/F/M parings, which if you do mind reading those pairings, then I would skip this book and this series since there are detailed, intimate scenes between these pairings and not just between the two gay main characters. It looks like this is the first book where the gay characters are the main characters, and I loved that they finally got their story. I’ve read other series and fallen in love with the supporting characters in a series that never got their stories because they were gay, and the author only wrote straight romances. I’m so glad that this author doesn’t seem to be hampered by that. I also loved that there seems to be an over-arc plot to the story that hasn’t been tied up completely, and it makes me so want to read the next book in the series regardless of what the sexual pairing is of the book’s main characters. I look forward to reading the rest of the series to see how the supporting characters in this book came to be together.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.