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The Forbidden Trilogy

Books 1 - 3

by Kimberly Kinrade

Blurb: "A thrilling, dark and deeply romantic read." ~Refracted Light Young Adult Book Reviews

"The plot is very ALIAS and DARK ANGEL-like with X-MEN as its backdrop (awesome combo!)." ~Sour Skittles Book Blog

Paranormal teens with unimaginable powers. A secret organization with deadly intentions. When Sam, a girl who reads minds, meets Drake, a boy who controls minds, they discover their lives aren't what they thought.

Together, they must escape their fate and free their friends, before they lose everyone they love.

This special edition omnibus includes the entire Forbidden Trilogy--Forbidden Mind, Forbidden Fire and Forbidden Life, as well as extensive bonus content. Meet the author in an in-depth Q&A, get to know your favorite characters better, enjoy never-before-revealed interlude scenes and so much more.

Forbidden Mind blurb:

49% of Americans believe their government officials are honest. I don't know these officials, or their supporters, but I know their secrets, and 49% of Americans are wrong.

My employers pay me well to be right, to know things others can't. But I don't know why they brought that boy in, strapped to a stretcher, barely conscious. He asked me for help when I could give none.

I'm a wealthy spy, a talented artist, a martial arts black belt, and a prisoner. They tell me that on my eighteenth birthday, I will be released, free to go to the college of my dreams. It's my eighteenth birthday, and a man in black is at my door. I know he's not here to free me.

I know, because I can read minds.

My name is Sam, and this is my story.

So begins the tale of Sam and Drake--from the time they link minds, forging a bond that leads to an unconventional romance--to their fight for survival against the corrupt, twisted organization known as 'Rent-A-Kid.'

"...a thrilling, dark and deeply romantic read that had me sitting on the edge of my seat and eagerly awaiting the next installment." ~ Refracted Light Young Adult Book Reviews

"The plot is very ALIAS and DARK ANGEL-like with X-MEN as its backdrop (awesome combo!). Forbidden Mind BLEW my mind!" ~Sour Skittles Book Blog

Winner of 2011 Forward National Literature Award

My Thoughts - 5 out of 5 unicorns - I loved it!!

**Book gifted to me as part of the blog tour for honest review

I loved this book :) Fantastic start to a new series, I was sucked straight into the story. There was no awkwardness that sometimes happens in the first book in a series while building the world. It was an easy read. Yes it was an absolute emotional rollercoaster. There were times I wanted to slap Sam and her friends for being so naïve (but it was the only thing they’ve ever known), but I also cried with them, raged, felt sorry for their childhoods being stolen from them, and so much more. Sam and Drake has this connection like soul mates, and I can’t wait to see what happens next. Kimberly did a fantastic job, if the rest of the trilogy is like this she will be on my list of favorite authors. Must read for any paranormal, X-men, fantasy, and sci-fi fans :) Can’t wait to read the next one!!

Forbidden Fire blurb:

"She escaped, but she'll never be free."

"Time held no meaning as my mind darted in and out of memories. Past and present collided to create a full-sensory collage out of my life: playing hide-n-seek with my best friends Luke--who always cheated by walking through walls when he was about to be caught--and Lucy; Mr. Caldrin critiquing my sketches and offering ideas to make them more realistic; targets changing faces, blending into the same person, their thoughts rippling through my mind like waves. Through it all, a demon stalked me from the shadows of my memories, never quite showing its face, but crouching, waiting.

And then I dreamed...."

Sam and Drake may have escaped, but they aren't free—not with a powerful Seeker after them. As Sam struggles with the ethics of her new powers and embraces a blossoming physical relationship with Drake, Lucy and Luke face challenges of their own.

With forces coalescing inside and outside the Rent-A-Kid dorms, it's only a matter of time before the fire they started forces each of them to make choices they can't undo. But will it be enough to save them?

My Thoughts - 5 out of 5 unicorns - I loved it!

**Book gifted to me as part of the blog tour for honest review

Wow!! This book is even better than book 1. So much happening in this book, too exciting to put down! You learn answers to questions you had in book1, and you got answers to questions you didn’t even know you had. There is more violence in this book and some graphic (just wanted to make you aware). You know me, and I will not give away what happens in this book because I refuse to ruin your own journey into this awesome book. It does contain battles, lots of drama, family reunions, new friends, and lost friends. Kimberly does a fantastic job pulling you into the story and making you connect with all the characters you love. I absolutely recommend this story to fantasy, sci-fi and paranormal book lovers alike.

Forbidden Life blurb:

The road to redemption begins in darkness.

A sinister force waits for them in darkness, ready to devour their powers and take their lives.

Sam's baby is the key to a lock that must never been opened. To keep her child safe, Sam will do anything.

Drake might have found a way to get his powers back and save his family, but is it too late?

Luke and Lucy uncover secrets in an organization they thought they could trust, and the lives of all Rent-A-Kid children are at stake.

In this last Forbidden Trilogy installment, the secrets to Rent-A-Kid will finally be revealed.

My Thoughts - 5 out of 5 unicorns - I loved it!!

**Book gifted to me as part of the blog tour for honest review

Well, this book did not disappoint :) It rocked!! It has a little bit of everything: air battles, volcano, mutants, magical island, reunion of friends, new family, new friends, more kidnappings, battles, lost trust, new love, and a struggle with most characters to figure out the correct path. Definitely an emotional rollercoaster!! You want to get the villains, cry with our heroes, and say Awww (because you are happy for them) when good things happens! This is a must read for anyone who started the trilogy and again if you love X-men and superheroes, you have got to read this :) The other sad part is that there is no more to read *sniff

Kimberly has made it to my favorite author list :)

About the Author: Kimberly Kinrade was born with ink in her veins and magic in her heart. She writes fantasy and paranormal stories for children, YA and adults and still believes in magic worlds. Check out her YA paranormal novels Forbidden Mind and Forbidden Fire and her illustrated children's fantasy chapter books Lexie World, and Bella World, all on Amazon.

She lives with her three little girls who think they're ninja princesses with super powers, her two dogs who think they're humans and her husband, also known as the sexy Russian Prince, who is the love of her life and writing partner.

For a list of her books, check out: http://Amazon.com/author/kimberlykinrade

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