Forbidden: Myth, Mayhem, and Romance

"Enchanting." Five-star reader review"A diverting mix of gods, angels, and demons that's full of surprises." - Kirkus Starred Review"Angels and demons and demigods. Oh, my! What's not to love in this paranormal romance with thrills, suspense, and mayhem!." - Five-Star Discovery ReviewEmbark on a gripping, fast-moving tale of love, immortality, and self-discovery in Forbidden by Author Peter Benedict. Follow the extraordinary journey of David, a timeless warrior fleeing earthly authorities and the Angel of Death alike, driven by a relentless mission to protect innocent women from demonic fallen angels.As the weight of millennia-old choices and isolation bears down on him, a chance encounter with the enigmatic sculptor Claire Zebriski ignites a spark that challenges everything he thought he knew or wanted. Will David finally find solace and connection in a world that will never forgive him, or will his newfound love lead to his ultimate downfall? Explore the depths of sacrifice and redemption in this epic saga of an immortal's quest for purpose in the modern age.

enjoy a peaceful demise or eliminate Yahweh's fallen angels that have been killing human women. Now David lives in Philly and has periodic visions of demonic homicide pointing him to his targets. A couple of local detectives, however, question him about his latest demon decapitation and may even tie him to other killings; beheadings make a conspicuous M.O. He ducks out of Philadelphia for a bit and winds up at metal sculptor Claire Zebriski's ranch, where he takes a job as a ranch hand. While the couple's feelings for each other deepen, David hits an unforeseen snag. Angel of Death Azriel shows up and not only warns David to stop killing fallen angels, but also tells him to stay away from Claire. Apparently, it's a forbidden love, and Azriel explains no further. Once again, David has a tough choice to make

"Paranormal Romance (PNR, for short) is a true guilty pleasure for me. To me, this genre just ticks all the boxes. There's always a great love story, tons of suspense, crazy good action, a swoony over-protective hero, and a purely evil bad guy. Awesome. This story not only checked all the boxes, but it also managed to exceed my expectations. I didn't read this book- I inhaled it like a starving man consumes a plate of bacon. Once I started reading, I was lost in the world of Perseus and Andromeda, and the deal Perseus' father made with him for immortality. Usually, when an author writes a tale about ancient mythological characters, he/she sticks with that theme and doesn't add any other gods to the mix. But this author did an interesting mash up by also bringing the God of the Christians into the plot line. Mind. Blown. I couldn't decide whether to shake my head or laugh at the absurdity of this twist, but it sure kept me reading. It also brought the Angel of Death into the story. He's an interesting twist. Perseus, who goes by David in the modern world, is an immortal demigod, thanks to Zeus, who is tasked with killing demons who hunt women. He's been doing it for millennia, and the deaths of all those women completely haunt him. For brevity's sake, we'll just say he's burned out on this dirty job. Claire is a fierce, independent woman who wants to make her living as a sculptor, something she started doing to ease her mind following a traumatic event. She's an interesting character; feisty and full of fight, she's also tender, passionate, and a bit haunted. When she bumps into David, literally... with her truck... they have an instant sense of "something." It's almost like they've known each other before. David is completely mesmerized by Claire and decides to stick around and find out why she fascinates him so. I found both main characters, David/Perseus, and Claire to be engaging personalities. The ancillary characters were equally well done. There's a good deal of humor in this story, as most of these personalities enjoy a good sense of humor. I admit there were times when Claire's independent and stubborn streak got on my nerves a bit. But as the story progressed, I realized she has exactly the personality this tale (and Perseus) needed. The story line is as well done as the characters, occasionally flashing back to ancient Greece, then returning with ease to the present-day dilemmas. The plot moves swiftly and catches the reader in its flow from the very beginning. The author has an effortless, comfortable writing style that makes for enjoyable reading. I completely savored this read and highly recommend it to fans of PNR, suspense, thrillers, or those who just enjoy a good story that happens to have supernatural beings. Readers will find some explicit material, as adult situations and language come into play occasionally. Neither is overdone in my opinion and fits the narrative nicely." -Discovery Review FORBIDDEN BY PETER BENEDICT ‧ RELEASE DATE: N/A A Greek demigod slays murderous demons and falls for a mortal woman in this debut paranormal romantic thriller. For a millennia-old immortal, David Danos looks great. He's actually Perseus, the son of Zeus, and he's stayed under the radar by moving around the globe and changing aliases. After his death long ago, his God of Lightning father gave him an option

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I served in Vietnam, worked on a fishing boat off the coast of Alaska, created and ran multiple startup companies. I've written award winning screenplays. Forbidden is my first novel. I have a graduate degree in Philosophy.

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