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Loving Jesse: A Forbidden Love Romance (Forbidden Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Andrea Smith (Author), Ashley Blaschak-Stout (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 248
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(Previously published as "Sins of September")
Book 1,"Forbidden Series
When is love wrong?

Jesse Ryan has always been the love of my life, from as far back as I can remember. But time, distance and circumstances beyond my control separated the two of us for many years.

Now things have changed. Because you see now I'm a grown woman, and it's time that Jesse sees that for himself. But will he see me as anything other than the child I was when we last saw one another? It's up to me to make sure that he does.

Look out Jesse Ryan. September is back!

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    195 pages
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  5. Publication date
    17 December 2015
  6. File size
    611 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B019JE5A8Y
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Meatball Taster Publishing, LLC (17 December 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 611 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 195 pages
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    4.3 out of 5 stars 248

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USA Today and Amazon #1 Best-Selling author Andrea Smith offers her readers a plethora of romance and suspense genres to enjoy!

From New Adult Romance, YA Suspense, M/M Romance, MMF Romance, Paranormal Romance, True Crime Fiction and Romantic Comedy. Ms. Smith has it all. Her unexpected plot twists are just one of her signature traits; she also infuses clever humor and sprinkles of satire in her novels. Her unique style is what her readers love most. She is no one-trick pony, and promises her readers she'll never publish "cookie-cutter" fiction. Many of her books are available on audio!

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Gtr33gurl
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED IT!!!!
Reviewed in Australia on 9 December 2014
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Omg I loved this book it was a Taboo subject but September is 18 and her step father is young I enjoyed there discovery of feelings and love with each other which is very deep and beautiful September is very mature for her age and I loved her true devotion to Scout and Jesse but that ending FML didn't know it was going to end in a cliffhanger but.... I'm truely invested in September and Jesse's HEA I need them to get one please!!!! I'm going to stalk this author now so read this book it's amazing oh and the HOT factor is def a bonus!!!
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ZR
5.0 out of 5 stars OH MY GOODNESS
Reviewed in Australia on 4 January 2015
4.5 stars

I received this title courtesy of Sweet and Sassy Book-Aholics for an honest review

I thought that this might be a little creepy when I first read the synopsis for this book - boy was I wrong. I was lost for words and loved every part of this book in spite of the 'delicate' subject, it had me hooked from the first paragraph through to the very end.

As I was getting towards the end I could see I was running out of pages and was anxious to see how this was going to finish up - and what an ending! NOOOOOOO.

September, separated from for half sister and Step Father after her Mother walks out and leaves them all, finds herself 4 years later as an 18 year old and after pining for Jesse for years with the opportunity to spend the summer with them.

What follows is a very Lolita-esque story. We see them both struggle with dealing with the rights and wrongs of their relationship and the obvious social stigmas that come from the 12 year age difference and the fact that they are sort of related - but not.

Initially September is the typical teenage girl full of teenage hopes, dreams, fantasies and manipulations, but we watch her mature and grow with the relationship as she takes on to much responsibility for someone so young and eventually become the more mature person I the relationship.

The author did a BRILLIANT job of making what could be quite unseemly into a relevant and tastefully delivered story. I want to know what happens next and cant wait for the next book.
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Rêvvâ Tênâg
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Reviewed in Australia on 20 September 2015
I really enjoyed this.
The way it's written drew me in and held my interest the whole way.
Great story.
Bit of nice sex action too.
Kinda ends on a cliffhanger. Definitely need to read When September Ends to find out how everything unfolds!
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Bette
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Story & Narration🎧 Enthralling & Entertaining!
Reviewed in the United States on 17 May 2021
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Loving Jesse
Forbidden Series, Book 1
By: Andrea Smith
Narrated by: Noelle Bridges, Alexander Cendese

Andrea Smith delivers another gripping and thoughtful story and it is not a usual or ordinary romance, it is so much more. September Dawson grew up quickly, her mom, Libby, just upped and left, leaving her with her four year old sister, Scout and the need to explain to her husband, Jesse, that she is gone. Jesse married her mom when she got pregnant with Scout, he works hard to provided for them but in Libby’s eyes it is not enough and she want more and found it with someone else. September, a young teen at the time was unsure what was going to happen, she was ready to step up and do the chores her Mom did, starting with having dinner ready for her stepdad, Jesse, so it is ready when he gets home from work. But Jesse’s job keeps him busy and September is sent to live with her maternal grandparents, while Scout stayed with her father. They kept in touch and got to see each other a few times a year. The summer before September started her senior year Jesse asked if she would stay at their house so she could watch Scout while he was working, he has several jobs that take him away for a few days at a time. She loved the idea plus she has ulterior motives, her feeling for Jesse were far from fatherly. Wow, September has her eyes set on something she goes for it and makes sure no one gets in her way. No one has heard from or seen Libby since she left that is until they receive news about her, news that was not true. Just when Jesse thinks he has things figured out with September a curveball is sent his way, one that is a huge disruption in life as he knows it. I loved how everything played out in this book, the story is both beautifully and cleverly plotted, there is plenty of drama, some angst, twists and turns, heartfelt and emotional moments and some hot romance. Andrea Smith thank you for another fantastic story, you are a master of surprises but after that mind blowing ending I am kind of hating on you right now. No worries I know you will redeem yourself with book two I hope it is coming to audio soon.

🎧📚🎧 And for the fabulous narration, Noelle Bridges and Alexander Cendese are talented narrators and voice artists. They bring the characters to life giving each their own voice and personality as well as heart and attitude. Their portrayal of the characters is spot on, Noelle Bridges played September’s role with perfection, taking her from a young teen to a young adult, Alexander Cendese’s Jesse was awesome too both captured all of their characters emotions and projected them into their performance. Both were great playing the roles of the secondary characters as well. They are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another great listen🎧
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1.0 out of 5 stars Not Jesse’s and September’s story!
Reviewed in India on 11 April 2021
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There’s no mention of Jesse or September in this book. A completely different story is posted. Author, please check the error and rectify.
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Joanne
5.0 out of 5 stars She's beautiful and bright like a summers day
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 July 2015
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Twelve months in a year and the most common name given using the months of the year would be, June. Many Junes are born in June LOL. Confused, Oh I am only just beginning.
The main character in this book was born in September and guess what her name is? Yes, September. Well it's certainly unique. In all fairness when reading this story the name suits her. She's beautiful and bright like a summers day. Oh how poetic of me.
I did not want to put this book down, it captured me from the very first page. Imagine not knowing something but thinking you know and then thinking 'NO WAY!! LOL. Well this book had me thinking all sorts. What is right?, What is wrong? Who makes those decisions? it's a minefield of P's. Let me explain.
First off you have all probably heard the word 'TABOO' before, it means Prohibited which in basic terms means forbidden. Well the circumstances in this book are definitely frowned upon and people will judge but it's not forbidden by any law. Second 'P' Principle meaning a moral code of conduct, yes folks I've been chewing up my dictionary today just for you guys. So some people will have principles and stick to them BUT has love ever come into it because let's face it when our hearts are involved all rational thought is out the window. Third 'P' Private, something you do not want made public knowledge and believe when I say the other main character in this book, Jesse does not want anyone finding out. Jesse also brings me to my fourth 'P' Protector this can mean defender, guardian. When we say guardian we tend to think of parents and as parents we are protectors. You all still with me? My final 'P' is Promise, such an easy word to say but has a very heavy meaning. When I say this book promises to open your eyes and drop your jaw, I mean it.
Not everyone has the same lifestyle, it's what makes us all different. September has not had the happy family environment that so many take for granted. Her mother, Libby left when she was so young leaving her and her four year old sister, Scout behind. Jesse is Scout's biological dad but not September's.
Jesse was completely in love with Libby, the only woman he has ever loved has up and left. Things are tough but he looks after Scout well. Leaving September with her grandparents. He ripped her heart out and was totally unaware. September has always felt like she never belonged and God only knows who her real father is or where he is.
One summer, years later Jesse asks September if she would like to stay with him, help out with Scout. Earning her some extra money.
Turning nineteen her life is about to change FOREVER.
Now try not to be to judgemental till you have read the complete story. Not everyone can find happiness with the boy next door. Oh which reminds me, Jesse's neighbour, Casey, what a conniving, spiteful woman she is. Not that I condone violence but that woman needs a slap. Who wants to know more? Well I am not telling, I can not begin to tell you how much I am bursting to give you all the details about this book but I can't. YOU NEED TO READ! I am off to read book two in this series and I can't wait. My final note is to the Author Andrea Smith. OMG! Woman you really know how to write an EPIC book. THANK YOU.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great book! Ends on cliff, but it's what's after the end that makes me mad!
Reviewed in the United States on 29 December 2014
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Ok, so the book was great. I just want to say that right away and make it clear that my rating is based on the book alone ( though I do have issues that I will be venting later). The writing was very engaging and the story line had a nice flow. September was a bit childish, but that's what she is so, as annoying as it was, it fit the plot. I will definitely be reading the next book because this IS a cliffhanger. It's meant to be cliffhanger and it most certainly does end on a cliff!
Now here's my issue: you come to the end of this book, and you have an "uh oh!" moment, and then you are immediately confronted with the authors note. In these notes, the author procedes to give you all the reasons why this book is a cliffhanger and every single one of her "reasons" (I put that in quotations because I think of them more as excuses in this case) for writing a cliffhanger ending. Personally, I don't have a problem with cliffhangers if the book is great. I don't want it to end, so a cliffhanger is the perfect excuse not to end! But these "reasons" come across as nothing more than cop outs and I was pissed when I read them. The author basically says that the story doesn't mean enough to her to write the rest of it unless she gets enough good reviews. Um, what?! Shouldn't the story mean enough to the author to finish it no matter what?! Why'd you bother to write it in the first place if you were only going to fish for compliments off of it, and not care if it got finished in the end? And if she was SO concerned that her first venture into writing could turn out to be a flop, why not write a stand alone and see how that goes, instead of risking that the majority not love it, and then leaving the minority that DID love it to not get closure if the rest isn't written? So yeah, this section of the book made me angry, and I had to share. I can't understand an author who would take the time and energy to pour all their thoughts and ideas into a book-giving it all their heart and soul-to leave it unfinished and say they're not sure they'll write the rest unless it gets enough good reviews. What's "enough"?
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Sonia N. Choto
5.0 out of 5 stars Tastefully written romance ❤️🔥
Reviewed in the United States on 7 October 2020
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I enjoyed this book sooo much! It’s a page turner and filled with so many emotions and drama.
Libby is September and Scout’s mother, she is married to Jesse who is Scout’s father. Libby is so dysfunctional and takes off . Unfortunately for September, Jesse leaves and takes Scout.
A few years later September goes for the summer to see Scout. September is very beautiful and almost 18 years old. She’s developed a crush on 29 year old Jesse.
There’s so much more that goes on in this book, it’s emotional, drama filled and a must read! Andrea Smith is a very talented author! This is a beautiful romance that sizzles 🔥 and ends with a cliffhanger. I cannot wait to start the next book 😍
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