The Forbidden Billionaire

The Sinclairs, Book 2

By: J. S. Scott

Narrated by: Elizabeth Powers

Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

All of Jared Sinclair's wealth still can't ease the pain from his terrible childhood...or his guilt over a recent tragedy. Unable to forgive himself, the billionaire property investor buries his emotions, toughens his skin, and becomes a notorious womanizer, refusing to commit his heart to a woman when he's convinced she wants only his wallet.

But ever since Jared arrived in Amesport, Maine, he's been intrigued by Mara Ross, the petite and sexy shop owner who asks nothing of him. When Mara's store is purchased without her knowledge, she stands on the brink of losing her home, her livelihood, and generations of family history. Then the irresistibly persuasive Jared proposes a business deal to Mara...and soon draws her into a steamy, sensual affair, convincing her that he's anything but cold. However, when a revelation shakes Mara's fragile trust to the core, Jared must finally confront the truth about his past.

In The Forbidden Billionaire, J. S. Scott brings the next chapter in her passionate Sinclairs series to life.

©2015 J. S. Scott (P)2015 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

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.

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.

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.

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.

lots of bad language

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

A little too much lap sitting & way too possessive

If you have had a controlling significant other and are triggered by controlling male characters, stay away.

Good spicy book at times but there were a few parts that just took me out of the experience. Like the whole family having a meeting with the wives all sitting on the husbands laps or when Jared was WAY to possessive and was going to fight his brother since he hugged Mara.

I probably will not be continuing this series since the possessiveness as gotten progressively worse with each book and this is just the second.

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.

sweet and sexy

Jared & Mara: TRIGGERS: drunk driving, alcohol abuse. This story is really sweet and also extremely hot. Jared is the youngest of the Sinclair brothers and also very much against falling in love. Mara has been in the small town all her life, running her family's business but she's in trouble when she finds out the owner of the building is selling out from under her. Enter Jared who's been obsessed with her since he came back when his brother Dante got hurt. Now he's got an offer she can't refuse. Not a bad story, not a lot of drama. But good.

Perfectly Romantic

This was sheer perfection and I enjoyed every second of it. I will say if you're a sucker for romance, this is a perfect way to indulge. o
Can't wait on Evans story!

*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.

Favourite billionaire love story

If you could sum up The Forbidden Billionaire in three words, what would they be?

Amazing
Unforgettable
Deep meaning

What other book might you compare The Forbidden Billionaire to, and why?

j.s the billionaire's obsession complete collection

Because of Jared's past and his mental scars
The story he tells you from his past that made him the way he is
Feels linked alike Simons past in the book I named above

Which character – as performed by Elizabeth Powers – was your favourite?

Sarah she was a lovely relatable person

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

when Jared opens up and tells Sarah about his past and her showing it wasn't his fault and what she did to him next that a women haven't ever done before to him and Sarah and Jared knew they were in love with each other it had so much deep meaning to me and moved me in the. Eat ways

Any additional comments?

read the Billionaire's obsession by J.S if you enjoyed this book

love

I enjoyed listening to Elizabeth Powers.

I loved Jared Sinclair, he is so looking for love , but fights it . Well that's until Mara comes into his life.

Mara is kind caring and proud , while Jared needs to let his past go.
These two are perfect, trust me it takes awhile and struggles .
loved

well worth listening to

is he guilty of the childhood trauma or is he just blaming himself when he meets mara ross can she tempt him to trust again

A bit samey

At tmes I felt the author had "cut and pasted" from her previous work.

brilliant!

as always with all of the other Sinclair story s it was brilliant. performed wonderful in such away that it totally came alive. a wonderful heart soothing steamy hot romance.
Awesome story!

enjoyabke

great story with a good range of characters good narrators Can recommend looking forward to next book.

Brilliant

Brilliantly written. Book 2 in the series. Wonderfully spoken. Brilliant characters and excellent plotline. Can't wait to read or listen to next book in the series