The Forbidden Man (Edge of Scandal Series #1)

by Elle Wright

Overview

Sydney Williams has forgiven her fiance, Den, more times than she can count. But his latest betrayal just days before their wedding is too big to ignore. Shocking her friends and family, she calls off the engagement. She walks out on Den . . . and into the arms of his brother, Morgan.

Known as a player, Morgan Smith has secretly spent years fighting his feelings for Sydney. When Den's latest dirty deed leaves Sydney devastated, Morgan can't stop himself from coming to her rescue. What begins as friendship quickly escalates into all-consuming passion. Despite their intense connection, Sydney would rather deny her desire than come between brothers. But as Morgan is determined to make Sydney his, Den won't give her up without a fight . . .

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781455560325
Publisher:	Grand Central Publishing
Publication date:	07/28/2015
Series:	Edge of Scandal Series , #1
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	4.20(w) x 6.70(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Born and raised in Southeast Michigan near Ann Arbor, Elle Wright learned the importance of reading from her mother. It was also her mother who, later on in her life, gave Elle her first romance novel: Indigo by Beverly Jenkins. From that moment on, Elle became a fan of Ms. Jenkins for life and a lover of all things romance. An old journal she wrote back in college became her first book (which she still wants to publish one day).

Editorial Reviews

07/06/2015
Wright’s debut contemporary relies on emotional drama that’s diluted by pedestrian prose. When Sydney Williams discovers that her fiancé, Caden “Den” Smith, has been sleeping with another woman, the wedding is called off. Den’s brother, Morgan, had long felt “his life wouldn’t be complete” without Syd, but he has no intention of starting something they “may never be able to come back from,” because of the potential for complications in their close circle of friends and family. As Morgan and Syd erratically veer from angry screaming fights to tearing off each other’s clothes, the two find there’s no point in fighting their attraction, even as they fear revealing the truth. Given that Den is almost cartoonishly wrong for Syd and Morgan is transparently right for her, the lovers’ refusal to tell their friends the truth about their relationship, or admit it to themselves even as they become more deeply involved, soon becomes tiresome. Agent: Sara Camilli, Sara Camilli Agency. (Aug.)

Publishers Weekly

What an emotional journey! Elle Wright's debut release, The Forbidden Man, will hit the right chord for romance readers. From the first few pages, drama unfolds and maintains a steady pace that keeps any sagging bits out of sight. The launch of this new series - Edge of Scandal - starts with a strong, compelling introduction of family and friends. Through Wright's craft, we see the characters at their best and at their worst. As a result, tension and conflict intertwine to test the boundaries and stamina of the hero and heroine, providing us with rich content to devour. So now that Wright has us hooked, we eagerly await the next installment, His All Night.—USA Today

"Scandal never read so good! Elle Wright wraps passion, desire and taboo into a delicious read."—Cheris Hodges

"Drama galore!"
— Lutishia Lovely, National bestselling authors

"This gripping debut is packed with drama and a love triangle that will certainly tug at the old heartstrings. Ms. Wright's entry into the world of romance is a memorable one that I'm sure readers will enjoy from the first page to the last."—J.D. Mason, Bestselling Author of the Beautiful, Dirty, Rich series

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