I was intrigued by this book and couldn't wait to get my greedy little hands on it - I mean helloooooo it is a JEM book.

I adored Annie, love that she is smart and independent and even though she's in a dry spell, takes the bull by the horns and does something - or someone - about it!

Jack. Well, isn't he all kinds of swoonworthy - even though when things play out, I loved to hate him for a huge chunk of the book! You will find out when you read so I won't go into it and spoil it.

The Forbidden though - I guess I was expecting something a little more "forbidden"? But that is probably just me.

There are great secondary characters whom I would love to see more of in the future - though Annie's best friend - at times she irked me no end and I wanted to slap her!

I really did enjoy The Forbidden. The story flowed, was well paced, and had me run the full gamut of emotions. I couldn't wait to turn each page to see what would happen with out lovelies next.

This book will make you laugh, make you cry, and will turn up the heat!

Can't wait to see what JEM brings us next.