A Wall Street Journal bestsellerAll of Jared Sinclair’s wealth still can’t ease the pain from his terrible childhood…or his guilt over a recent tragedy. Unable to forgive himself, the billionaire property investor buries his emotions, toughens his skin, and becomes a notorious womanizer, refusing to commit his heart to a woman when he’s convinced she wants only his wallet.But ever since Jared … his wallet.
But ever since Jared arrived in Amesport, Maine, he’s been intrigued by Mara Ross, the petite and sexy shop owner who asks nothing of him. When Mara’s store is purchased without her knowledge, she stands on the brink of losing her home, her livelihood, and generations of family history. Then the irresistibly persuasive Jared proposes a business deal to Mara…and soon draws her into a steamy, sensual affair, convincing her that he’s anything but cold. However, when a revelation shakes Mara’s fragile trust to the core, Jared must finally confront the truth about his past.
In The Forbidden Billionaire, J.S. Scott brings the next chapter in her passionate Sinclairs series to life.
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There certainly is a pattern here, especially reading books 1 and 2 back to back. The steamy parts are almost verbatim between the two books. The love story between Mara and Jared is sweet, but I think I can wait a while before I find out more about Evan in book 3. I assume he has the same dominant cave man traits as his brothers, some buried charm and softness, and a permanent bulge in his pants. Fun to read, but they should be read spread apart, not back to back.
Bring on more brothers. Why do the brothers fight their feelings? The girls win in the end.
Both of them ended up following their dreams. And living it.
Loved it! I have read the Billionaire’s Obsession series by Ms. Scott and The Sinclairs are a spin off involving new and past characters and I love it! Jared Sinclair, a billionaire loaded with guilt and unable to forgive himself for past events that were not his fault, is an endearing hero and won over my heart. Mara, the heroine, feels that she is not the woman for Jared, and she could not be more wrong. Chemistry is hot between the two and the sex scenes are scorching! Lol. I loved that this story was all about feelings and seeing the true worth of the hero,with very little angst, made it another 4.5 star hit for me.
How could a gorgeous, sexy billionaire like Jared Sinclair be attracted to a simple small town business owner like Mara Ross? He couldn’t explain but she’d captivated him completely. He was a one and done kind of guy and had found that women only wanted him for what they could get out of him. Yet, Mara wasn’t like that at all. He considered her trouble but a trouble he wanted to get into. Jared has deeply buried secrets that have blackened his soul but with Mara he may finally be able to breath freely again. After she loses her home and doll making business, Jared almost hijacks her life. He convinces her to start a new business selling her homemade jams and candies. The amount of return on his investment is a major bone of contention between them but it’s eventually worked out after veiled threats from Mara. The duo fall in love but there are bumps along the road.
Luckily I wasn’t forbidden to read this book because I would have missed out.
I am hooked on The Sinclair Series. Every time I read I can’t wait for the next one.
This is Jared Sinclair’s story, he should be hidden never mind being forbidden.
Such a beautiful man inside and out. The dominate traits that these men have gives me Goosebumps, it’s something in the Billionaire Genes or should I say Jeans, Oh boy I can see him now, shirtless, filling out a pair of Jeans the only way Jared could. Think HUGE, wink wink!!
Jared has a secret about his past, something he’s never going to forget and struggles to move forward with his life because of it. Nobody knows what has occurred in Jared’s life, not even his family except his brother Evan, you can’t hide nothing from him but that’s for a whole another story which I am looking forward to reading.
Jared finds himself attracted to a lady called Mara who works in a shop making dolls. Her grandmother and her mother all used to work making these beautiful dolls, it was only natural that Mara would keep up family tradition. Unfortunately her premises have been sold and she must find somewhere else to live along with finding a new job. Mara is very much alone in this world, she has a friend called Kristen but no family to help her out.
Jared has his own ideas about helping Mara out when he finds out she can make the best jams and sauces he’s ever tasted. He desperately wants her to move because he knows the building she resides in is unsafe.
Mara is such a sweet girl, she has cared for others her whole life, she has never used anybody for her own personal gain and she’s not about to start now, although Jared can be very persuasive when he wants to be.
Tragedy strikes. Gasp!! Don’t worry remember HEA. It’s Author J.S. Scott number one rule.
Difficult times are ahead for Mara and Jared. Secrets will be revealed, feelings will be hurt BUT true love and a Sinclair Billionaire will always find a way to right a wrong.
This book is an absolute must read. I recommend all lovers of Erotic Contemporary Romance read Forbidden Billionaire. I am now patiently waiting for Evan Sinclair’s story. I see lip biting with anticipation in my future.
Author J.S. Scott thank you so much for continuing to write such fabulous stories.
Broody Jared is SO Much More!
This is #02 in the The Sinclair’s Series.
HEA with No cliffhangers!
These are about the members of the Sinclair family. The characters are all involved in each others lives and stories so I would HIGHLY suggest you read them in order.
Content Advisory: There is sex, dirty talk, and lust fueled cursing.
Up to this point Jared has been Moody and Broody ! I had mixed feelings going into this story. On one hand he has been a d*ck and not yet redeemed himself for a HEA. On the other hand, I want to know what crawled up his bum and died because there has to be a story there. I was sure it was the after effects of his horrid father, but it turns out there is so much more!
Mara Ross is suffering from financial woes! Dolls are in her blood but not exactly profitable these days. The town doll shop has been in the family for generations as well as the apartment above it. Needed repairs have not been made in a long while and when she tries to get the landlord to finally fix it, she is informed that the plans are for destruction rather than updates. She doesn’t have any family left to turn to, so she ends up accepting help from an unlikely source.
Jared Sinclair is number four in the Sinclair line. This makes him the the youngest brother, but still older than Hope. His story starts off rather dark, as he apparently has some guilt issues that are being remedied with booze. Now five years later, he finds himself obsessed with the little shop girl in the run-down house. He can’t stand to see her hurt and offers to help with the situation. Of course he doesn’t mention that HE is the landlord that she is having issue with. He follows her to the farmers market and discovers her other more flavorable talents. He recognizes this to be her ticket out of financial woes and his ticket out of guilt.
There are things that Jared did that I had completely contributed to another sibling. Maybe I heard wrong in the past 3 stories, maybe I didn’t. All I know is that those things alone could redeem him, but it doesn’t stop there. Deep down he is a family man at heart who truly loves his siblings and would do anything for them. He brings that truth and loyalty to the table which makes him worthy of his HEA.
Lots of side character action to get excited about if you have been reading or listening in order. Dante and Sarah have their wedding which Mara gets to participate in. Future heros and heroines are introduce. Beatrice is up to her match-making ways for she is determined to have the whole Sinclair clan hitched by Christmas. This series just keeps getting better!
J.S. Scott has made a family to fall in love with. I look forward to listening to Evan’s story!
Elizabeth Powers narrates this story with great consistency. She does well with all character types.
Normal speed is fine, however I listened at 0.90x. It worked better for me.
Ebook obtained through the Kindle Unlimited Program.
Audiobook obtained through the Kindle Unlimited Program.
The Sinclair brothers are so yummy. Jared’s complete playboy lifestyle gets turned around by Mara, a sweet local historian. Great story with lots of chemistry and steamy love. I really liked the inclusion of Jared’s brothers, especially Evan. Can’t wait for his story.
I am loving this series! Two wounded souls and they definitely complete each other. Jared doesn’t think he can love or deserves to be loved but ever since he has come to Ames he has been intrigued by Mara. When he comes across her on the beach and finds her crying and she tells him she is going to be homeless because the new owner of her shop where she lives is not going to extend her lease he cannot tell her he is the new owner even though they strike up a somewhat friendship. When her building catches fire and she is nearly killed it is ultimately Evan who rescues her and then keeps Jared from rushing into the fire. Now Jared has Mara in his home where he wants her and can help her with building the new business. Another Sinclair brother finds love and I cannot stop listening to this series and recommending them!
Jared and Mara’s story had alot of heat with much sweetness, very enjoyable!
Another Sinclair Bites the Dust
This one was somewhat different than the others, but it was still as good. We still got to watch a man fall in love with a woman that he had his eye one. There was some drama and a few threats to a brother, but all is good in the end.
You still can’t help but love a Sinclair.
Until Next Time… Tabi
I am so in love with these dominate, cocky billionaires. Just when you think you have your favorite the author adds in another one. You are really going to enjoy this book. This is a must read.
Mara and Jared are finding hope, heart, and heat in Amesport! Mara has been trying to keep her family’s legacy in Amesport alive since her mother’s passing, but with her landlord’s latest bombshell it looks like the shop is going to close and she will be jobless and homeless. She knows she will figure it out, but the feeling of letting her family down is heartbreaking. When Jared Sinclair finds her lamenting on the beach and offers to aid her, she is unsure why a virtual stranger would come to her assurance. From his posh exterior to his upper crust demeanor he is not exactly in her social sphere. Jared has been obsessed with Amesport’s dollmaker since he got to town. He cannot seem to get the woman out of his brain and for him that is unheard of. Making matters even more complicated is that fact that she is going to be evicted because of him. When he offers to help her with her troubles he cannot help but realize he is in way over his head. This woman deserves the world on a platter but will he be Man enough to offer it up?