SHE SHOULD NOT EXIST.

HE SHOULD NOT LOVE HER.

A spectacular supernatural YA debut full of wit and romance
from the mother-son writing team of
Syrie James and Ryan M. James!

Claire Brennan has spent her entire life wondering who her father is, and why her paranoid, "hippie" mom insists on moving every year or two. Who—or what—are they running from? Desperate to stay put at the high school she loves, Claire hides the fact that she's started getting psychic visions that seem to predict the future—especially when the visions take a darker turn, warning Claire that her own life is in danger.

Alec MacKenzie is a handsome, angelic watcher with incredible powers, who chose Emerson Academy as the ideal hiding place where he could escape his exhausting duties and just be normal for once. He hadn't planned on falling deeply in love with Claire, whose secret heritage makes their relationship—and her very existence—forbidden.

When the reason behind Claire's unusual powers is revealed and the threat to her life becomes clear, how much will they risk to stay together? How far will Alec go to protect her?

Syrie James joined forces with her son
Ryan M. James to co-write Forbidden,
a paranormal romance that offers
an imaginative new look at the angel myth.



"Beautifully written!
Romantic and filled with delicious tension. Forbidden enchants!"
—Sophie Jordan, author of Firelight

"A YA novel that hits all the right notes... the plot and storyline are great, and the characters strong... The James' go full-out. If you enjoy angels, 'forbidden' romance and dashing heroes, then this should be added to your TBR."
—USA TODAY

"A MUST READ. MY TOP 24 OF ALL TIME FAVORITE BOOKS."
—Jean Book Nerd

"I DIDN'T WANT THIS BOOK TO END... Suspenseful, surprising and a fantastic read... I recommend it for everyone. Rating: 5/5."
—The Sagacity Quest

"4.5 OUT OF 5 STARS. A spectacular new Young Adult writing team! ... Full of intrigue, romance and humor ... [and] very much about trust, discovery, and love ... This may be written for Young Adults, however, might I also suggest, for the young at heart?" —Austenprose

"A THRILLING RIDE... the romance is so powerful... All age groups will find themselves absolutely attached to this incredible novel! 5 stars." —Feathered Quill

"QUITE EFFECTIVE PARANORMAL SUSPENSE and intense-but-quixotic high-school romance... Genre addicts will enjoy it." —Kirkus Reviews

"AN ADDICTIVE READ. It isn't like the other angel paranormal books out there. This will make you want more more more." —Beneath the Cover

"If you love paranormal stories dealing with angels, Forbidden is one for your wish list. If you love romance, here is a great romance story! ... Adults would enjoy it." —Into The Hall of Books

"HAD ME HOOKED FROM THE FIRST PAGE. A must-read!" —Bookloving Mommy

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Win cool Forbidden swag! Buy Forbidden from any bookstore or online retailer and email authorsyriejames@gmail.com with proof of purchase (copy of receipt), and FORBIDDEN BESTSELLER in the subject line. For each copy you purchase, your name will be dropped into the hat! Contest closes at 11:59 pm PST on Feb. 28, 2012. Limited to U.S. residents.

CONGRATULATIONS to Debra LaVergne from Palo Alto, California, winner of the pre-order campaign contest.