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The Forbidden Man

Written by: Karina Halle
Narrated by: Alexander Cendese, Stephanie Rose
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Forty-years old and still reeling from a public and painful divorce, Thalia Blackwood is looking for a fresh start, somewhere far away from her upside down life. When she's offered a new job as the sports therapist for a football (soccer) team, she jumps at the chance. This is just what she needs to leave the heartbreak and shame of Manchester behind, trading it in for the warmth and hopeful vibrancy of Madrid.

Alejo Albarado is rising up the ranks in his career. As the charming forward for the Real Madrid team, Alejo's life revolves around women, parties, and being a tabloid darling, that is until the new sports therapist joins the team.

Their passion could not be ignored. What starts out as a strictly professional relationship between Thalia and the young Spanish player, slowly evolves into something more. Much more.

But their combustible chemistry and simmering sexual tension can only go so far-should Thalia give into Alejo's advances, she's at risk of not only losing her job, but succumbing to a younger man will drag her through the spotlight again.

Alejo might be worth that risk. Unless he breaks her heart in the process.

Contains mature themes.

©2019 Karina Halle (P)2020 Tantor Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Genre Fiction Romance Sports Women's Fiction Heartfelt
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Great story but I wanted to slap Thalia a couple of times because ARGH!

But that's how you know you get into the writing and characters.

The narrators bring the characters to life.

An excellent story if you like sports romance.

Sweet sports romance

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So nice to see a more mature woman as the FMC! I enjoyed the well written story and outstanding performances!

Great story and wonderful performances

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Alexander Cendese deserves an Oscar for this interpretation. The emotions run wild in this book. Of course you can sort of feel what’s to come but the story is well written and the characters are present real. Nothing comes easy for this couple, it’s realistic and you feel the love and the passion. Thank you for a wonderful moment!

Great story bur even greater performance!

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I absolutely loved this story!!! Though I did think the age gap was very big, I wanted so much for Thalia and Alejo to get together. The story is poignant, angsty, lust and so good! This book was recommended a lot on booktube and I can see why. I loved the audiobook and the Italian accent. The male reader was great at getting me excited during the games!!! I felt like I was in the stand!!! Great job!

Older woman/younger man romance

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