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Forbidden King

By: Laura Pavlov
Narrated by: CJ Bloom, Jason Clark
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Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Forbidden King, book 3 in the Magnolia Falls series, and experience the compelling world of romance in a small town.

©2024 Laura Pavlov (P)2024 Laura Pavlov

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It’s Always Been You.

I love friends to lovers and it’s always been you. There’s just something about realizing your person has been the one who has shown up for you time and time again. I was incredibly excited for king and Saylor’s story and it did not disappoint. There were some scenes in this story that felt a little disconnected for me. The lunch meeting and backyard celebration being some examples. I loved the scenes, I just didn’t like the flow. Cannot wait for the next in the series! 9/10 recommend this one.

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Cute and angsty

Forbidden King is the third book in the Magnolia Falls series, but it can be read as a standalone.

Friends to lovers is always a fun trope. I mean, you see their friendship and how they’re always there for each other. And then they slowly realize that they have feelings stronger than just friendship. Ah, I love it.

Kingston and Saylor were friends since childhood, and he was always her safe place. And now, he’s more protective.

I loved the way he was so supportive of her dreams. And their little game was cute!

They had so much chemistry, especially since they’d already been close. And they had great banter too.

There was some angst because Saylor’s brother was best friends with Kingston, and they weren’t supposed to be together. Kingston was a loyal friend, but his love for Saylor was stronger.

This was such a cute and easy read. And I’m so excited for the next book!

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Narrators: CJ Bloom and Jason Clarke
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These two did an amazing job bringing the story and characters to life. They definitely made this an enjoyable listen.

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Loved this story so much!

Oh how I couldn’t wait to read King’s book! This series is one of my favorites and this friend group are in a league of their own. I absolutely devoured this book. Narratives were perfect. King had me cracking up the whole time. King and Saylor have this bond that’s untouchable. I’m excited for the next book.

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small town forbidden

5 Stars 3/5 Spice

Tropes:
Small Town
Brother’s Best Friend
Forbidden
Sneaking Around
Forced Proximity
Mutual Pining
It’s Always Been You
Found Family

Relationship: M|F

🎧 Narration: Jason Clarke killed it. the absolute perfect cast for kingston. the way he sounded playful even when he was being serious brought our loveable king to real life. & his softer tone for saylor 🫠 when he called her dandelion? stop. it was so well done. && cj bloom did such a great job as saylor. she sounded youthful but still gave girl who knows what she wants vibes. i loved how you could hear her laugh i. her voice when she was talking with cutler. 10/10 no notes. i listened on 2.5x & both narrators were easy to understand & kept a natural cadence that made their voices easy to understand even at that pace.

dandelion. forbidden king. 🥹 i loved them. mutual pining + it’s always been you is a deadly combo. it gets me down bad instantly but add in some sneaking around & brother’s best friend & it’s downright addicting. i adored this book. laura is an autobuy author for me but this one 🥰 this one was something special. just the right dash of spice, swoon & banter. i love the guys in this series. their found family bond made kingston & saylors romance even more forbidden but i loved how it all came together at the end. saylor was such a cool fmc - with a bookstore & total boss babe vibes while still having an angsty story. it made for such a vulnerable dynamic with kingston & i just felt so invested in their happily ever after. && our playboy king as an it’s always been you, he falls harder vibe? *chefs kiss* lovedddddd. i could go on & on about his secret moment but i don’t want to spoil the joy so just trust me when i say the man is total swoon book boyfriend material. && that epilogue?! beefcake better buckle up. 🤭🤭

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Friends to lovers...

Forbidden King is book three in the "Magnolia Falls" series. It's a childhood friends to lovers, brothers best friend romance. This was a sweet, fun read. It was angsty, forbidden and had all the feels. I absolutely loved Saylor and King together. Their bond and friendship was incredible. I loved King's protective nature with Saylor and of course I couldn't get enough of beefcakes cuteness. I can't wait for more in this series.

CJ Bloom and Jason Clarke did an amazing job bringing this story and the characters to life.

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Forbidden King !!!

Saylor Woodson and Kingston Pierce have been the very best of friends since they were little . With Saylor being the little sister of Hayes, Kingston’s best friend and part of the until death crew, has always made her off limits to King . But as the two keep growing closer with every passing day, their chemistry constantly bursting at the seams and Hayes being off for a few weeks fighting a forest fire .. nothing can keep these two apart any longer . The only problem is how Hayes and the rest of the crew will react to the dynamics shifting .

FORBIDDEN KING JUST BECAME MY FAVORITE BOOK IN THE MAGNOLIA FALLS SERIES + KINGSTON HAS MADE MY BOOK BOYFRIEND LIST !!! It’s no secret that Laura Pavlov is one of my all time favorite auto buy authors but she just keeps getting more and more incredible with every book she publishes ! Kingston Pierce is incredible and there isn’t one flaw I don’t love about him because I too am afraid of bees and white vans . He also is the best freaking dirty talker and boy oh boy do I love a man that is good with his hands . Saylor is so much like myself with her family struggles, not feeling like she belongs, but also her goals, ambitions and knowing exactly what she wants in life is CRAZY !

This is book 3 in the Magnolia Falls series and it can be read as a complete stand alone but I do recommend reading this series in complete order .

This book was given to me for honest review by Valentine PR + Literary Management .

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Gotta love King

Narrators Jason Clarke and CJ Bloom bring out the characters of King and Saylor. Especially the funny parts and the struggle to keep their feelings hidden.

Saylor is Hayes little sister, but she and King have been best friends as well. King has always been there for her, and they have a closeness more than anyone realizes. The humor of the group text were comical. I love having side characters and how they are support each other. I look forward the rest in the series.

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A fun brother's best friend!

Forbidden King is the third book in Laura Pavlov’s ‘Magnolia Falls’ series and it was such a fun brother’s best friend romance.

Saylor and King have been close since they were young. King and Saylor’s brother Hayes are best friends. The typical best friend’s little sister… it seriously never gets old for me. I loved how much this couple cared for one another. It was forbidden and angsty at times while still feeling light and fun.

This series has left the biggest smile on my face. I have a feeling that the next book will be Nash’s and maybe a new doctor… either way I’m most looking forward to Nash’s book because of his adorably charming and hilarious son. I think it will be my favorite based on him alone.

I listened to the audiobook and thought the quality of the audiobook was great. Also, CJ Bloom and Jason Clarke really brought King and Saylor to life. I would highly recommend listening to this one and I’ve enjoyed this series so much!

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Love this trope.

Jason Clarke is hands down one of the best narrators around, this story was also so good!

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Laura Pavlov Just Knows Small Town Romance

Forbidden King may have just stolen the top spot for favorite Laura Pavlov book! This group of friends in Magnolia Falls are fiercely loyal, and a group that makes you want to be a part of them, even if it's just through the pages of a book!

Kingston has suffered major loss in his life, and has always turned away from any type of commitment. Saylor has had her fair share of heartbreak in life. Starting at a young age, these two have leaned on one another in every way that matters, but because of loyalty and a sense of obligation, King has kept Saylor at arms length to ensure no one ever gets hurt or disappointed.

Everything changes between these two and lines start to blur when they give into their attraction, and try to "get each other out of their systems". We all know how that goes, don't we? haha. The heat and attraction was off the charts undeniable. Whew!

I loved this book and the audiobook added an even better element to it! CJ Bloom and Jason Clarke were fantastic narrator choices for both main characters, and they did a great job of adding differences to the side characters. I was laughing one minute, emotional another, and then fanning myself the next. I binged this in almost one sitting and cannot WAIT for book 4 in the Magnolia Falls series!

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