Forbidden

A romantic and endearing novel perfect for fans of Rachel
Vincent, Julie Kagawa, and Alyson Noel, from bestselling author Syrie James and
her son, Ryan M. James, Forbidden is book one in an exciting paranormal romance
series.

When Claire Brennan begins to get psychic visions and mysterious
warnings that she’s in danger at the start of her junior year of high school,
she isn’t sure what to think. But the truth is stranger than anything she could
have imagined.

Alec MacKenzie has fled his duties as a Watcher angel and come
to L.A. in search of normalcy. He never dreamed he would find a half-angel at
his school, or that he would fall in love with her—a relationship that is
strictly forbidden for his kind.

Romantic and suspenseful, with a touch of humor, readers will be swept away by
this thrilling novel from bestselling adult author Syrie James (The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen)
and her son, Ryan M. James. Claire and Alec’s story continues in book two, Embolden.

She should not exist.

He should not love her.

Claire Brennan has been attending Emerson Academy for two years now (the longest she and her mom have remained anywhere) and she’s desperate to stay put for the rest of high school. So there’s no way she’s going to tell her mom about the psychic visions she’s been having or the creepy warnings that she’s in danger.

Alec MacKenzie is fed up with his duties to watch and, when necessary, eliminate the descendants of his angelic forefathers. He chose Emerson as the ideal hiding place where he could be normal for once. He hadn’t factored Claire into his plans. . . .

Their love is forbidden, going against everything Alec has been taught to believe. But when the reason behind Claire’s unusual powers is revealed and the threat to her life becomes clear, how far will Alec go to protect her?

“Both main characters are well–drawn, with believable motivations and reactions to their situations.” - School Library Journal

“Beautifully written. Romantic and filled with delicious tension. Forbidden enchants!” - Sophie Jordan, author of FIRELIGHT

“Hits all the right notes…If you enjoy angels, ‘forbidden’ romance and dashing heroes, then this should be added to your TBR.” - USA Today

“…quite effective paranormal suspense and intense–but–quixotic high–school romance.” - Kirkus Reviews