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Forever Marked (Marked Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Jesse Lorenzo (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 104 ratings
At only 23 years old, Ellora’s life is turned upside down. She captures the unwanted attention of a dangerously ruthless man who’ll stop at nothing until he possesses her. Haunted by nightmares of the brutal attack she barely survived, Ellora flees the country desperate to hide. But the longer she runs the deeper his obsession grows.

Behr is a hard working bachelor who’s life is stuck on repeat. That is until a beautiful stranger stumbles into the local pub and into his heart. Even though he is immediately drawn to her raven black hair and deep green eyes, he knows she’s hiding a secret. One he’s determined to uncover.

Can Ellora stay safe in this small harbor town?
Or has the twisted game of cat and mouse just begun?
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  1. Book 1 of 3
    Marked Series
  2. Print length
    347 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    August 19, 2015
  5. Reading age
    16 - 18 years
  6. Grade level
    10 - 12
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Jesse Lorenzo (formerly Lady J) is a romantic suspense writer and author of The Marked Series. Her debut novel, Forever Marked, released in August of 2015 and the rest is history. She was born and raised in Central New York. This is where she met, fell in love with, and married her husband, in what can only be described as a whirlwind romance. Together, with nothing but the clothes on their backs, they forged an adventure across the country to sunny Arizona.Now, Jesse spends her days raising her three beautiful daughters, and two fur babies... Her nights belong to writing and the creation of exciting new worlds. Self proclaimed coffee connoisseur, lover of all book genres, camping, shooting, and all things outdoorsy.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0147K1UXE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jesse Lorenzo; 1st edition (August 19, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 19, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.0 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 347 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 104 ratings

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Jesse Lorenzo (formerly Lady J) is a romantic suspense writer and author of The Marked Series. Her debut novel, Forever Marked, released in August of 2015 and the rest is history.

She was born and raised in Central New York. This is where she met, fell in love with, and married her husband, in what can only be described as a whirlwind romance. Together, with nothing but the clothes on their backs, they forged an adventure across the country to sunny Arizona.

Now, Jesse spends her days raising her three beautiful daughters, and two fur babies... Her nights belong to writing and the creation of exciting new worlds.

Self proclaimed coffee connoisseur, lover of all book genres, camping, shooting, and all things outdoorsy.

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Customers find this book a great summer read with an intriguing plot, particularly appreciating how the story unfolds through a detective's perspective. The book features well-developed characters and a natural pace, with one customer noting how the interactions between characters are conveyed through dialogue. Customers praise the writing quality, with one review highlighting how smoothly the story flows.

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16 customers mention "Suspenseful story"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the book suspenseful with an intriguing plot, and one customer describes it as a beautifully written story of danger and love.

"Forever Marked was a well-written and suspenseful book that combined not only the building of an amazing love story, but also fulfilled a level of..." Read more

"I really liked this story! The prologue drew me in right away! The plot, characters, and suspense kept me glued to this book the whole way through...." Read more

"...Ok so, story wise... we get a really great love story that is a gentle, beautiful kind of love instead of "insta-love" 0 to sixty with no..." Read more

"...Even the accent of the people in the start was very fascinating. I didn't feel like I was reading it. It felt like I was hearing it...." Read more

13 customers mention "Readability"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a fantastic debut novel and a great summer read, with one customer noting how it keeps readers engaged as they turn the pages.

"...Please note this is an outstanding series that holds a bit of a cliff hanger, as the danger is not solved at the end...." Read more

"I loved this debut novel!..." Read more

"...Lady J delivers an incredible debut novel! The opening starts off with a bang. Nothing but suspense with a capital "S"...." Read more

"Forever Marked is a great new book by Jesse Lorenzo. It is amazing. It opens with a scene that is sure to leave your heart pounding...." Read more

10 customers mention "Character development"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer noting how the dialogue effectively conveys the interactions between characters.

"...There are many players involved in the story, and those individual stories are woven together through one in particular tie...." Read more

"...The prologue drew me in right away! The plot, characters, and suspense kept me glued to this book the whole way through...." Read more

"...She arrives in Scotland and we meet the great cast of characters and each are so unique that its not hard to keep track of who's who at all...." Read more

"...The characters were developed and you can clearly tell who's speaking at which moment even if some of the nicknames could be easily messed up...." Read more

9 customers mention "Writing quality"9 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one customer noting how smoothly the story flows and another appreciating the use of accents.

"Forever Marked was a well-written and suspenseful book that combined not only the building of an amazing love story, but also fulfilled a level of..." Read more

"...then the story unfolding through a detective's eyes, which was cleverly crafted when the two stories converge. Can't wait to read the next one!" Read more

"...considering that this is her first novel did a really good job in writing the story smoothly...." Read more

"...The characters are complex and well written. I found myself wanting to know more about all of them...." Read more

5 customers mention "Romance"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, with one describing it as a beautiful kind of love and another noting how perfectly it's executed.

"...attraction to her and an overwhelming need to protect this beautiful creature who has found herself living in Portree, Behr can help but make sure..." Read more

"...The romance between Ellora and Behr was very sweet and left me wanting more, so I'm glad there is a book two...." Read more

"...wise... we get a really great love story that is a gentle, beautiful kind of love instead of "insta-love" 0 to sixty with no build up at all...." Read more

"...Ellora (Lor) is a strong, sassy, feisty woman, who has recently been through a lot, including a traumatic experience...." Read more

3 customers mention "Pace"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the natural pace of the book, with one describing it as a fast read.

"...So to me, the pacing of it was just right...." Read more

"...romance for this interesting couple develops at a believable and natural pace. The strength of this story is rooted in three things...." Read more

"...Great characters, plot, and locations. A fun, fast read!" Read more

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  • Pages Abound
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Page Turner (Strong Characters, Intriguing Plot, and a Good Mix of Romance and Suspense)
    Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2016
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    Forever Marked was a well-written and suspenseful book that combined not only the building of an amazing love story, but also fulfilled a level of suspense that kept the pages turning. (Yep…I read both books in two days.) The depth of the characters and the flawed nature of each brought forth an ability to deeply connect with the emotional struggles, passion, and urgency each felt and shared. And the secrets that are revealed build a storyline that will pique the reader’s curiosity about the different players involved throughout this enthralling read.

    While Ellora is a strong and intellectual individual with a caring nature and willingness to give back to others, it is her fear that keeps her from asking for help and support. After fleeing a very dangerous and life-threatening situation, she finds herself returning to her roots, to her hometown of Portree Harbor on the isle of Skye in Scotland. It is here she begins to find a sense of peace. But just when she thinks perhaps she has left her past behind, when she has found someone with who she can finally find trust and love, those terrifying eyes seem to find her again.

    Behr is a beast of a man, an alpha in every sense of the word, with a keen sense, and Behr seems to see through Ellora and know she is running from something. With an immediate attraction to her and an overwhelming need to protect this beautiful creature who has found herself living in Portree, Behr can help but make sure she is safe. But this means letting down the walls he has built around his heart; a scary proposition for a man who has already been burned badly. But sometimes, the head and the heart find themselves in a game of tug-o-war.

    Will Behr be able to protect Ellora from the past that haunts her, from the hurt he knows she has experienced? Or will the walls each has built around their own hearts and the stress of the trauma be more than either can overcome?

    Please note this is an outstanding series that holds a bit of a cliff hanger, as the danger is not solved at the end. There are many players involved in the story, and those individual stories are woven together through one in particular tie. It is through each book that the reader will get a greater glimpse into the lives of the different characters and the relationship that bud along the way.
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  • LD Cordill
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Suspenseful read
    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2017
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    I really liked this story! The prologue drew me in right away! The plot, characters, and suspense kept me glued to this book the whole way through. The romance between Ellora and Behr was very sweet and left me wanting more, so I'm glad there is a book two. I was a little confused because there was some head hopping going on, so some of the time I was confused who was thinking what, but that was my only complaint. My favorite part of the book is that there is the story seen through Ellora's eyes and then the story unfolding through a detective's eyes, which was cleverly crafted when the two stories converge. Can't wait to read the next one!
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  • Avalee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great New Series!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2015
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    I loved this debut novel! I was intrigued from the start and loved that things start off fast rather than unfolding too slowly, the heroine has already made the decision to leave and we are off! No time is wasted because she doesn't have the time to spare. She arrives in Scotland and we meet the great cast of characters and each are so unique that its not hard to keep track of who's who at all. Behr is a great guy that anyone would love and fall in love with him, I did! Especially at the end where he goes ape man over Lor, OMG!! *fans self*

    Ok so, story wise... we get a really great love story that is a gentle, beautiful kind of love instead of "insta-love" 0 to sixty with no build up at all. The romance is done so perfectly because this girl has been wounded and doesn't trust well, but DOES trust Behr. And rather than doing what so many authors do of automatically throwing them in bed together and "healing" one another, we get a slow burn that works so well because she DOES need time. Just because she trusts Behr right off the bat, doesn't mean they have to get it on, right away. So while some might say she fell for him too fast or something, I don't see that. I saw a girl who found her soulmate and knew she could trust him and told him things on her own time, and he with her. So to me, the pacing of it was just right. Plus, the great thing about Behr was that you knew he was all man, you knew he wanted her from day one, but he never pushed. He is the perfect combination of gentleman and hot alpha we all want!

    Now Dalton... I loved that we didn't hop around too much to the baddie Dalton because normally I hate that. I like seeing the bad guys and what they're up to, but I don't need every other chapter to be them twirling their evil mustache. We got just enough information and then the PI Dominick took over and that really gripped me. Seeing him on the trail and what he discovers and how he goes about handling it was cool, I don't want to give too much away but trust me, he's one to watch.

    The ending was great and the last 20% or so gets really intense and I didn't want to stop! We are definitely left wanting the next book because this is nowhere near over!

    I have to applaud Lady J because writing your first book can't be easy and I'm so proud of you, congrats!

    *copied from my goodreads review
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  • Karen Lea
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book has marked me and I want more!
    Reviewed in Australia on March 23, 2019
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    I know everyone is different when it comes to reading. If I’m not drawn into the book by the end of the first chapter, I usually give it a miss or put it aside to start again on another day. After all, there must have been something that made me buy it in the first place. Forever Marked had me in its clutches from the very first page.
    You know a book is good when you hate interruptions. Do I really need to do housework? Do the grocery shopping? Sleep? Not only did Forever Marked hold my attention from the very first page, it held my attention until the very end.
    Now that I’ve bought the next book in the series, I’m looking forward to what happens next and meeting new characters. I don’t think 5 stars is enough for this book.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Truly outstanding
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 10, 2016
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    Wow! What can I say? Forever Marked is truly outstanding. I was gripped from the very first page. What an amazing prologue and the rest of the book continued in that high, suspense pace. The description of both setting and characters is breath taking. Can't wait to read book 2
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  • ReadbyWright
    4.0 out of 5 stars A love story with tension
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 19, 2015
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    This was a story of a young woman Ellora being forced to flee her home in the USA and her past, as she feared for her life following a brutal attack.

    She decides to travel to the remote Isle of Skye off the Scottish coast with very little belongings and a need to hide her past from the townsfolk who quickly become her new friends. This is a place where her parents originated from and with the locals having fond memories, Ellora is soon welcomed in to their community and she gets to live and work in a quiet bar called Gradys. There she forms a friendship with one particular man, Behr, who is a formidable character and wants nothing more that to protect her and win her heart.

    As they slowly fall for each other, we see Ellora start to open up about her past, albeit reluctantly and downplaying the danger she is in. There is real tension in the final part of the book (no detail as I don't want to give anything away) and I couldn't put the book down.

    My reason for only giving 4 stars is because I would have liked there to be more passion and sex; and there were some typos which frustrated me.
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  • Cheryl Riddell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just Wow!
    Reviewed in Australia on January 8, 2018
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    This book was a new author for me. The Book drew me in, grabbed its words around my throat and didn't let go until the end. Loved the Scottish language that came through. It was fast paced, brilliantly written. I can't wait to get my hands on the other books in this series.
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  • KM Lowe
    4.0 out of 5 stars 3.5*
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2017
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    This is the first book I have read by this author and while I did eventually like the story, there was a few things that annoyed me. I am from Scotland, and the Scottish dialogue was like reading that from a Londoner. It was quite hards to read the story at the beginning because the dialogue put me off. However as the story progressed, I don't know if the author forgot she was writing Scottish dialogue for her characters, because it got less and less.
    Once I got into the story and got used to the way the writer was writing the Scottish dialogue, I did actually enjoy it. The last 30% of the book was gripping. If the whole book was like that it would have got 5* straight away.
    I do actually like Ellora and Behr. I have downloaded book 2 just to see where this story goes, because if book 2 is as strong as the last 30% of book 1, it will be a good 5* read.
    O never read the blurb for this book before I downloaded it, but by looking at the cover I would have thought this book was paranormal. I never expected the story to unfold the way it did from the cover.

    I will go on to see what happens next.
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