The Forbidden Man by Karina Halle
An epic standalone forbidden age-gap sports romance from the New York Times Bestselling author of The Play and My Life in Shambles
Starting over was her only option.
Forty-years old and still reeling from a public and painful divorce, Thalia Blackwood is looking for a fresh start, somewhere far away from her upside down life. When she’s offered a new job as the sports therapist for a football (soccer) team, she jumps at the chance. This is just what she needs to leave the heartbreak and shame of Manchester behind, trading it in for the warmth and hopeful vibrancy of Madrid.
He was her only desire.
Twenty-three year old Alejo Albarado is rising up the ranks in his career. As the charming forward for the Real Madrid team, Alejo’s life revolves around women, parties, and being a tabloid darling, that is until the new sports therapist joins the team.
Their passion could not be ignored.
What starts out as a strictly professional relationship between Thalia and the young Spanish player, slowly evolves into something more. Much more.
Their relationship was forbidden.
But their combustible chemistry and simmering sexual tension can only go so far—should Thalia give into Alejo’s advances, she’s at risk of not only losing her job, but succumbing to a much younger man will drag her through the spotlight again.
Alejo might be worth that risk.
Unless he breaks her heart in the process.
The Forbidden Man is a full-length standalone romance. Characters from Love, in English make a cameo in this book, however The Forbidden Man is intended to be read as a STANDALONE. This book will be approximately 400-500 pages or more.
Caroline's Review
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Beautiful, super sexy and unabashedly romantic story! Adored it!
"He has some kind of power over me that's going to be my downfall."
Thalia Blackwood is just coming out the other side of a painful divorce and finding her feet again with a new job at Real Madrid. She is a unique woman in a male-dominated world and she's worked hard to get where she is. However, meeting the gorgeous, and much younger, Alejo Albarado, puts her career in jeopardy. They work together and any relationship between is strictly forbidden.
"She's off-limits. The forbidden fruit. And I'm terrible at pretending I don't want a taste."
Alejo doesn't care about the age difference. Thalia is stunning and smart. He's persistent in his pursuit of her. He knows she feels the undeniable attraction between them. He's fully invested in her and wants her to be just as invested in him. In them. In their relationship. Unfortunately, public opinion, their careers, and the forbidden aspect of their relationship are factors that can't be ignored.
"He kissed me and my world started over. A blank slate. Erasing the past. Creating a future."
This novel really lives up to the hype! I thought it was beautifully written. Alejo is dreamy as hell! He might be young and cocky, but he's also incredibly mature. I loved his confidence which was tempered by a bit of vulnerability. I loved his romantic poeticism and the way he expressed himself. I loved his optimism and belief that they could overcome anything.
"This isn't over between us. It's just the beginning. I've had a taste of you. I'm not going to want anything else."
Thalia has been through a lot - she's been hurt and humiliated. Alejo is a beautiful balm to her self-esteem, her confidence and her libido. Oh my god! When he finally breaks down her walls, they were so hot and tender together. The chemistry between them was absolutely scorchio!!
This was such a passionate love story that was incredibly hard to put down. It was well-written, full of sizzling tension, flaming-hot intimacy, and pure heart-melting tenderness.
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