Age play but hidden secrets

Leia is a young teenager when she first meets Sy and she is instantly drawn towards him. Sy is a long time friend of the family and protector of her mother. Her father had been in and out of jail and Sy was there to help her mother when she gave birth to Leia. Sy hasn't seen Leia since she was a baby. He is also instantly drawn to Leia. He controls his sexual feelings towards her for several years. Leia only thinks of him in sexual ways. As the years pass Sy gives her all of her sexual firsts. She is heartbroken when he marries her mother. There seems to be a secret as to why they were married. This book deals with Sy's conflicts over his desires for Leia and trying to control them. Leia is a naive young girl when we first meet her but her conflicted feelings about Sy develops her into a stronger woman. Brax, Leia's best friend, also becomes a contender for her sexual feelings. There are secrets in this story. Some of them will be revealed but others will probably be revealed in the next books of this series.These books are out but not in audio books yet.

The narrators did an excellent job of storytelling. Lacy gives voice to a young sexuality aroused and confused teenager and then a stronger more confident young woman. Aaron's deep voice presents us with a strong alpha man trying to control his sexual desires. Their narration captures the spirit of these two characterqws as well as the other characters in this story.

I volunteered to receive this Audible book in exchange for an honest review. At first I was a little put off by Leia's young age compared to Sy's, although we do not yet know what is their age difference. However, C L Matthews draws the reader in the lifestyles of a culture that I don't know a lot about. She creates characters that pull you into their lives. It includes many hot scenes. This book does end in a cliffhanger. If you like age play books, you should like this one.

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Great Story! Great Listen🎧 Intense & Emotional!

This is my first C.L. Matthews book and I enjoyed it. It is well written and well told, the storylines are interesting and intense at times. The characters are well developed. Leia, a young girl growing up with an absentee father and a mother who is busy working. Silas, a long time friend who always looked out for Leia’s Mom comes back in the picture when Leia is 13. Silas, 100% Alpha male wanted Leia at 1st sight, but he knew it was wrong and he tried to stay away. Over the next several years, lines are drawn and lines are crossed by both Silas and Leia. Leia wants Silas or at least she thinks she does but she is also seeing her best friend Brax in a new light after feelings are exchanged. So much drama, angst & warring within happening. There are some hot scenes too. Leia gets a lot of firsts here, I can not wait to find out what else is in store for her, will it be Silas or Brax or could it possible be both? There are a lot of unanswered questions about her Mom as well. I hope the next book “Lasts” comes out on Audible soon.

I listened to to the Audible edition, narrated by the talented Aaron Shedlock and Lacy Laurel. They are outstanding voice performers, they bring their characters to life and give them personality and attitude. Loved Lacy Laurel’s Spanish dialogue and how she played Leia, an angsty teen at times, as well as naive to naughty at times. And Aaron’s Silas, he had that alpha attitude by the, well you know and that accent, woohoo!! Their performances brought a lot to this great story and enhances it another level. Thanks for another great & entertaining listen🎧

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Taboo Story

This was my first C.L. Matthews's book. I must admit that I chose this story because of the narrators. I went into this taboo story completely blind, and, unfortunately, I was really out of my comfort zone. I have nothing against taboo stories, and age gap, but it must be between adults. Leila, the main character was too young, and I couldn't like the story. Despite this, the narrators did a good job with the narration and accents.

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Ummmm

I chose this book because of the narrators (which were fantastic) but i just couldn’t relate or fall in love with the book. Maybe taboo books aren’t for me.
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Forbidden love? Maybe!

This was a wonderful story. When it started I thought it was going to be a completely forbidden romance, but there’s so much more to this story than what meets the eye.
Starts off strong and ends even stronger. There is no HEA in this book and the story is continued but it’s not your typical nail biting cliffhanger so while it does leave you wanting more, it doesn’t leave you screaming at the author lol. The narration was amazing!! I would recommend this book.

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Forbidden obsession

The story is very well written. For a fairly short listen there is plenty of engaging plot that makes you want to continue with the series. The narrators do a wonderful job and are easy to listen to even when the subject matter makes you uneasy.

When I first heard how old Leia was I was terrified to continue with the story. She is 13 and let me be very clear there is nothing alluring or sexy about a 13 year old and had the story not fast forward a few years I would have DNFed. I love a taboo story. I think fiction is a healthier way to explore some things but Even I have my limits. I honestly didn’t know what the age gap would be like going into this but had I known I may have missed out on what was a really enjoyable listen.

I wanted to scream at everyone in the story. And give them all the unsolicited advice they could handle. I need to know the secrets and backstory between Sy, Leisa’s mom and her father. I have an uber crush on Brax. I feel very protective of Leia and need to know she is going to be okay.

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Thew in the towel

This series had a lot of potential but I'm not going to see how things pan out.

First off- The titles are short and even though the story is engaging, it's too pricey to get to the end.

Second, and equally important- the female narrator is AWFUL! She sounds like a Valley-teen the way she sing-songs through each of her chapters. Also, they are supposed to be Puerto Rican but she comes off sounding Irish or Scottish sometimes. When she performed the male characters she sounded nasally and creepy. The actual male narrators were both good, but I literally cringed every time a new chapter started back with her. I looked for the books on Kindle to avoid her but I couldn't find them so I'll just have to conjure up a HEA for them on my own.

Next- the h started unraveling more and frankly got on my nerves. There were hidden things from her past that, now that they were divulged affected her pretty significantly, even though there was no mention of any trauma about this prior to the new (later) disclosures. I also despise when characters are high & mighty doling out accusations and judgement for the exact things they are equally or more guilty of themselves.

Lastly- the back & forth reflection on prior events started becoming repetitive and monotonous. I wondered if they were added as filler to stretch these mini-books into a less embarrassing length.

To wrap up, all the potential this series holds is drowned out by the horrible female narration and astronomical cost to get the whole series that should never have been more than a Duet. Save yourself multiple credits and wait for the series to be bundled with new/better narration.

Steamy

This is a very steamy taboo romance. I can't wait to listen to the next book in the series. This book really rides the line between having enough of a story line to steamy scenes.

TABOO

Taboo romance? Yeah Yeah, this was taboo.
Was this book wrong? Yeah in so many levels
I can only say I wish it was longer.
The book was amazing But if you don't like taboo romance you should definitely not buy this book if you are and love age-gap and Anti-hero this book definitely for you.
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taboo

This turned me inside out, and had me changing my loyalties and my mind so many times throughout the story. I really think it should be a triad/menage. They are each good for the other in different ways and seem as essential as air to breath. How could you chose?? The angst level has me taking antacids. Dante is the only one I'd kick to the curb for his absentee fathering and poor priorities and choices. He needs gone. I'm beyond confused and anxious. I voluntarily listened to a free copy of this and am giving an honest review. The narrators did a great job bringing it to life.