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Forbidden Footsteps (Forbidden Series Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Cynthia B Ainsworthe (Author), Trish Jackson (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
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Peril lurks in the old-world historic streets and shadowy back alleys of the City of Light and brings Cindy to question both her sanity and heart.
Is the risk to find true happiness worth her life?
Fleeing her violent past to find a new life, Cindy Hastings' bright future turns dark, as her courtship with the wealthy and sensual French rock star Jean-Claude LeGrand uncovers his expertly crafted facade and his exotic sexual tastes. His sinister secrets create a razor-edged race for her between love and lust, fraught with terrifying evil. Cindy is forced to face the hidden scum of Paris' murky underworld to find the truth. Could English-speaking Stuart Dumont be her only lifeline to survival?
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    Forbidden Series
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    318 pages
  3. Language
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  5. Publication date
    May 25, 2016
  6. File size
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About the Author

Cynthia has longed to become a writer. Life's circumstances put her dream on hold for most of her life. In 2006 she ventured to write her first novel, "Front Row Center", which won the prestigious IPPY (Independent Publisher) Award. This novel is now being adapted to screen. A script is in development by her and known Hollywood screenwriter, producer, and director, Scott C Brown. Cynthia shares, with other authors, the Reader's Favorite International Award for two short stories, "When Midnight Comes", and "Characters", which she contributed to the horror anthology "The Speed of Dark", compiled by Clayton C Bye, published by Chase Enterprises Publishing. She garnered the Excellence in Writing Award from It Matters Radio for her short story "It Ain't Fittin'". Cynthia has been a guest on several talk radio shows. As a retired cardiac RN turned author, Cynthia enjoys her retirement in Florida, caring for her husband and their five poodle-children.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01G7QOHHM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Words and Passion Publishing; 1st edition (May 25, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 25, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1607 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 318 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 7 ratings

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Cynthia has longed to become a writer. Life's circumstances put her dream on hold for most of her life. She ventured to write her first novel, "Front Row Center", which won the prestigious IPPY (Independent Publisher) Award. This novel is now being adapted to screen. A script is in development by her and known Hollywood screenwriter, producer, and director, Scott C Brown. Terri Garber, famous, stunning, and talented actress in the miniseries as Ashton Main, played opposite Patrick Swayze in North & South, and had a prime role in Dynasty, has praised Ms. Ainsworthe's talent.

Cynthia shares, with other authors, the Reader's Favorite International Award for two short stories, "When Midnight Comes", and "Characters", which she contributed to the horror anthology "The Speed of Dark", compiled by Clayton C Bye, published by Chase Enterprises Publishing. She garnered the Excellence in Writing Award from It Matters Radio for her short story "It Ain't Fittin'". Cynthia has been a guest on several talk radio shows. As a retired cardiac RN turned author, Cynthia enjoys her retirement in Florida, caring for her husband and their five poodle-children.

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Susanne
5.0 out of 5 stars Love in Paris.
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2017
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Cindy Hastings visits Paris with her mother and step-father after a disastrous marriage. Hoping to heal and find new love, she decides to begin a relationship with a French singer, Jean-Claude LeGrand. Not as popular as his singer father but about to enter the American market, Jean-Claude has no shortage of women at this beck and call. And when Cindy's calls, he takes her to live with him at his apartment.
Cindy soon finds out that Jean-Claude's background isn't squeaky clean. His sexual tastes are a bit much for her. Fifty Shades too much. At one point, she's afraid that he was drugging her with cough medicine. She roams Paris when he's supposedly at work and finds an English bookshop. She becomes friends with the owner, Stuart Dumont. He falls for her right away and shows her Paris. They spend more and more time together.
Meanwhile, Jean-Claude owes money. He tries to video Cindy but he fails each time. He is threatened but his father refuses to give him any more money. They threaten to hurt his loved ones.
As events spin out of control, Cindy grows up and finally takes responsibility for her actions. Does she leave Jean-Claude for Stuart? You will have to read the book to find out.
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John B. Rosenman
5.0 out of 5 stars Sex, Romance, and Danger in Paris
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2017
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A young, pretty, naïve woman in Paris. What could go wrong?

This is the issue with Cindy Hastings. While ending her marriage to a selfish gambling addict, she finds herself drawn to a handsome, charming singer. How can a woman know when a man is reliable and to be trusted? How can she be sure she isn’t making another terrible mistake?
One of the things I like best about this novel is that the author portrays Cindy’s emotional growth and maturation as she struggles to pierce the veils of falsehood and see reality clearly. In a way this is what most of us endeavor to do. During Cindy’s development, we learn to care deeply about her and wish her the best. We hope she will learn from her mistakes and not blunder into yet another disaster, perhaps one so bad it will destroy her life.

Along the way we meet a new boyfriend and the deadly, criminal underworld of Paris. Plus, we are given sensuous love scenes and a fascinating tour of some of Paris’ most historic and beautiful sites. All in all, this is a visit well worth making.
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Noreen Hall
5.0 out of 5 stars VERY WONDERFUL AND SUSPENFUL
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2016
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Cynthia, I finished reading Forbidden Footsteps (Forbidden Series ) (Volume ) 3. And I loved the book. It was full of suspense and mysteries, and it
kept me on my seat wondering what was going to happen next. I loved the plot. And I Especially loved the story lines of Cindy with Jean-Claude and his dad. And Cindy with Stuart and Taylor and Larry and Joe, Frederie and of course Amelia, and naturally I could not stand Clive the cad as I would like to call him. And you can tell Jean- Claude was also a cad. I loved the way it ended..Cynthia it is a wonderful book and very well written. And know I am looking forward to reading your next book 4 "DANGEROUS REACH: as soon as it is available !!!!
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Linda C
5.0 out of 5 stars Third Book in the Forbidden Series!
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2017
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I just finished Forbidden Footsteps, the third book in Cynthia B. Ainsworthe’s Forbidden Series. I was expecting a little heat, steam, suspense, but I wasn’t really prepared to leave the gloom of the flooded Midwest and go to Paris! I also wasn’t expecting to eat my way through the story, all delicious and calorie-free, because Ms. Ainsworthe does not neglect the reader’s palate!
It’s an atmospheric piece: Shimmering waves soothed the dark and sandy beach as couples walked in the moonlight with shoes in hand. Nice, clean descriptions are Ms. Ainsworthe’s forte.
Need to get away for a few hours for a bit of romance and intrigue? Forbidden Footsteps is cheaper than a plane ticket! Hop on board this five-star read.
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therealbg
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Romance Novel. Very Steamy.
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2016
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What a great story. I found Cynthia B Ainsworthe's Forbidden Footsteps for a great price and swooped it up. I've only read a few romance novels but this one was a delight. It was hot and had plenty of sexual tension as Cindy Hasting, leaving an old life behind to start a new one, begins a romantic and lustful relationship with French rocker Jean-Claude Le Grand who likes to play head games. There are plenty of adult situations as Cindy ventures into Paris's dark underworld. I hope author Cynthia B Aisworthe writes more like this. I highly recommend to those looking for a lusty romance novel.
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Mark J. Dye
5.0 out of 5 stars The best in the series!
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2016
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This is the third book in Ms. Ainsworthe's Forbidden Series and in my opinion, the best of the set. The writing is crisper. The plot more subtle. The intrigue more devious. It's a genuine page turner. You just can't let it go. If you enjoyed the first two books in the series, wait till you read this one. You'll love it!
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