HE DIDN'T BELIEVE IN LOVE..... UNTIL MARA

He's super rich, gorgeous, sexy, muscled and charming but the one thing he's not is naive about love.... nope, he's been there done that and got the heartbreaking memories to prove it - so, for Jarred Sinclair, love doesn't exist. Even when he becomes obsessed with the lovely Dollmaker Mara he still treats it as a casual fling, a one maybe two or possibly three time thing but that was going to be it.... no getting attached, no wanting a relationship and definitely no long-term commitments.... but underneath this facade was a tormented soul.

However, as soon as the sweet but lonely Mara gives in to Jarred's charms and dirty talk something clicks and everything seems right and light in his world.... except he's still haunted by actions in his past that he just can't overcome. But Mara sees that this charming, thoughtful and beautiful man is vulnerable, sensitive and he's just been used in his past relationships for his money whereas she not interested in how wealthy he is, no she just wants to do things for him, spoil him, love him so it's his heart that Mara wants. She wasn't going to fall for this roguish Playboy but he was constantly helping her, advising her, supported her business decisions, he was a very skilled and talented lover and a good friend. Jarred quickly became very needy, eager for Mara's affections and wanted a future with her so he showed his deep and caring side in reverent words, thoughtful deeds and smouldering sex. Then, after bearing his soul by sharing his secrets to Mara, he finally started to open up and forgive himself but it wasn't until he thought he was losing Mara that love finally stood a chance to move in.

The drama in this listen was more emotional and about opening up to feelings and taking tentative steps in their relationship rather than dramatic scenes but there were a few lighthearted arguments, a life threatening fire, tears, joy, heartbreak, a terrible revelation by Hope and an overheard secret threatened their happy relationship. Jarred had a dirty mouth and was a dirty talker which Mara loved and there were lots of sexy scenes too. You could feel the love and tight bonds that all the Sinclair siblings had for one another and their partners too. Dual POV's and a narrator whose wonderful vocal skills brought this up to a 5 star listen.

Worth a credit? This light, sickly sweet, entertaining and enjoyable listen had humor, passion, lots of smoking sex, loveable characters, emotional turmoil, passion, romance and a few arguments causing bumps in the road to their beautiful love story. And all this was just $7.34 so no need for me to use a credit on it because I just buy a book if it's under $10 saving the credit for a costlier (but maybe not as enjoyable) listen but I would have gladly used a credit on this and been very happy. I'm now eagerly looking forward to the all knowing, arrogant, broody, moody, secretive and stern Evan's story next because he's going to be a hard nut to crack.

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Predictable

All the billionaire books are basically the same. The characters change and the story line differs a little. Other than that, they are identical. Time to find a new author.

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simple, dull, predictable

What would have made The Forbidden Billionaire better?

No conflict. No depth.

What was most disappointing about J. S. Scott’s story?

Sweet girl is sweet. Hot guy instantly falls in love with sweet girl.

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lots of bad language

lots of bad language. otherwise a good story. will read next one to finish family.

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Great Continuation of the Sinclair Guys

J. S. Scott is doing a great job of continuing the Sinclair family story. She brings reality to the land of the rich and famous. Jared has the typical opinion of gold diggers. Until he met Mara. The plain, self conscious young woman sets him on fire. Very enjoyable and entertaining. To be pursued by a gorgeous and rich man is every woman's dream. However, there is a twist to the story. Very well written and narrated. Elizabeth Powers does a great job of separating the characters and building their personalities. J. S. Scott does a great job of bringing you in and keeping you until the end. Looking forward to the next Sinclair story.

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Entertaining Sweet Romance

J. S. Scott’s The Forbidden Billionaire is the story of Jared Sinclair and Mara Ross. Jared is an architect by trade who upon graduating college had a dream to buy, refurbish and sell old homes. His plans were derailed as betrayal and unfounded guilt led him down a path where he was all work and no play while having superficial relationships with women and business associates. Jared felt he deserved the life he was leading until he saw Mara. Mara has lived in Amesport, Maine her entire life; Relinquishing her college dreams, she returns to her family home to not only care for her ailing mother but to take over the family shop started by her grandmother.

Jason and Mara begin a friendship that leads to not only a business partnership, but a romantic relationship as they work on helping each other heal. Can their good fortune hold out, or will they last when the betrayed (Jared) becomes the betrayer? Can Evan, the stodgy eldest Sinclair brother, help each of them with his objective point-of-view? This is one story you will want to read in order to find out the answer to those questions.

Elizabeth Powers was great with the delivery of the story. At $7.34 the book was a good listen and I would recommend the story.

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*sigh*

Jared's book was as good as I had hoped. Other than being a Sinclair - aka bossy and arrogant - Jared was pretty awesome, as only a Sinclair can be. Loyal, giving, insecure, broken, in other words; human! I would say the romance was sweet, but really it was scorching HOT! Mara made it sweet. She was inexperienced, though not naïve. She actually complimented Jared rather well. They healed each other. Though I to think that is kind of a trademark of a J.S. Scott book. One bit I did not pick up until I heard the spoiler. I needed to have read Billionaire Unmasked (The Billionaires Obsession series) after The Billionaires Christmas. (Grady and Emily's book.) Billionaire Unmasked is sister Hope's story with Jason Sutherland. So if like me, you haven't yet read all of The Billionaire Obsession books, spoiler alert! Otherwise, I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

loved it

this book was really good. I enjoy reading more books by this author in the future.

Disappointing

Didn't finish. Dialigue was childish with the continual swearing. Trying too hard for shock value but only resulting in amateurish writing.

Great read

Hard to put down so far, definitely buying the hard copy. If only the world had billionaires with a conscience🙄