FREE BOOK Review: Forbidden (Arotas Trilogy #1) by Amy Miles

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Book Blurb

Roseline Enescue didn't ask to become an Immortal, to have all of the guests at her wedding slaughtered, or be forced into marriage with a man whose lust for blood would one day ignite the vampire legend. Willing to risk everything for a chance at a normal life, Roseline escapes to America. Terrified her husband Vladimir will find her, Roseline enrolls as a senior in Chicago's elite Rosewood Prep school. Mingling with humans is the last place he would look for her. But her transition into the human world isn't easy. Mortal men flock after her while cutthroat girls plot her demise. Yet Roseline remains relatively unfazed by the petty hysteria until she falters into the arms of Gabriel Marston, reluctant MVP quarterback, unwilling ladies man, and sensitive artist in hiding. Troubled by the bond that pulls her towards the mortal boy, Roseline tries to ignore him, but Gabriel is persistent. As their lives entwine, Roseline begins to realize that Gabriel is much more than he appears. His ability to toss a football the entire length of the field and grind concrete into dust pales in comparison to the glowing blue cross tattoo that mysteriously appears on his forearms. Despite the forbidden bond between them, Roseline can't help wondering what Gabriel is: He's not human. He's not Immortal. So just what is he?

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Toot's Review by Stacy Sabala

Roseline Dragomir was taken from her family and turned into a vampire by her new husband.  For years she has endured his abuse.  She decides to leave and flee to a new life.  She plans for a year and finally makes a break for it.  She finds herself in the United States.  She starts going to school and wants to blend in with the other students.  She wants a new life.  She makes friends with Sadie Hughes, determined Goth girl.

Roseline decides to experience some aspect of like that Vladmir stole from her.  She starts acting like a regular teenager hanging out with Sadie and her brother, Will.  She also is stopped suddenly by an enticing smell.  She is instantly drawn to it but has no idea who or why.  She also has to watch how she handles the boys.  They are drawn to her because of what she is.  She still has to fly under the radar.  She doesn’t want to be found.

However something strange is going on as she comes face to face with Gabriel Marston.  There is an instant connection that she can’t explain.  Then her fear takes over as she pushes him away to keep him safe.  There is more to the story than anyone realizes.  A bond has been formed as family secrets are revealed.  A hunter also shows up to watch Rose as she tries to be free.  Unfortunately, her friends are pulled into her nightmare of a world.

I loved this book.  You feel for Roseline from the very beginning.  I wanted her to escape and find a new life.  She finds an awesome friend and a couple of champions.  The connection with Gabriel was a bit surprising as was the explanation for it.  The author created some surprises that I didn’t see coming.

I truly liked the pairing of Gabriel and Rose.  The fact that he always came for her made him sigh-worthy.  It’s sad she let her fear rule her actions constantly.  However, the reader understands why.  Her nightmare has a name and its name is Vladmir, the vampire who stole her life.

The author then introduces Nicolae.  You know it’s not a coincidence.  He is linked to Rose’s life but you aren’t sure how until later.  He tends to creep around giving Rose looks full of hate.  So the reader knows Nicholae recognizes what she is.  It adds to Rose’s stress and the mystery of the storyline.  You know it’s a matter of time before her secrets come out and/or Vladmir finds her.  The reader just has to wait and see, guessing how it might happen.  It was a great story and the first book in the Arotas series.  It wets the appetite for more.  I give it a 4 out of 5.

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