Forbidden: World of Nightwalkers, Book 1

By: Jacquelyn Frank

Narrated by: Xe Sands

Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins

Publisher's summary

The unexpected happens in an instant. On her way to work, secretary Docia Waverley hurtles into a crashing crossroads, and she quickly begins to suspect that things will never be the same. Then, when a tall, blond, muscular stranger intervenes on her behalf, telling her it is his duty to protect her at all cost, what is just a feeling turns to proof positive. That is, as long as Docia's savior doesn't turn out to be a crazed kidnapper....

When Ram finds Docia, he has no doubt that she is his queen. But as this golden warrior sweeps in to protect her, he feels something more than body heat every time they touch. He is overwhelmed by a searing connection that goes deep into the twin souls inside him. A desire rises in him that is forbidden - this woman is his queen, the mate of his king, his leader, his best friend. And yet Docia is so vulnerable and attractive that she awakens a hunger in Ram that is undeniable, a carnal craving he cannot yield to...not without risking the very survival of the Bodywalkers.

©2012 Jacquelyn Frank (P)2012 Tantor

Different

The Judge and Jury is still out on this, I really did not care for this new series as much as the others.. If you read " The Host" by Stephanie Meyer's the story is somewhat like that. Except one has to die and agree to share their body with the spirit of the body walker One minute you may be hearing the main character and the next the other personality So basically you have two individuals sharing a body. I may or may not go on to the second book. Read or listen for yourself and see if you like it. The narrator does and excellent job and there is a twist to it, not a bad story,
just different.

BRILLIANT FOUNDATION TO A WHOLE NEW SERIES

If you love paranormal/romances (as I do) then you should love this and, although J.F.'s books are relatively new to Audible, I think her books are awesome. At the time of death some deserving few are given the choice of allowing an ancient Egyptian to share their bodies and they become a Bodywalker. The story builds as Docia is murdered and chooses to become a Bodywalker she wakes up and meets Vincent/Ramases (enter handsome blonde hunk) who is also a Bodywalker and there's an instant attraction. However, Ram (who is No.2 in the pecking order) thinks Docia is off limits to him because he must just protecter her as she is possessed by his Queen and she is destined for someone else - his King when he can find a suitable body to inhabit and join her.

Eventually, we find the story is ultimately about a civil war between the Politico Bodywalkers who think they should 'share' a person's body/soul and the Templars who think they should 'dominate' and completely take over a person's body once they die. Both sides have been fighting for supremacy for hundreds of years and, as they each get killed off, they have to wait for the next suitable body for them to inhabit and then they return to the fight - but this time around things are going to change.

It's got lots of great characters and creatures who all help to build a funny, sad, emotional, passionate, pleasurable and imaginative journey into this new series.

Worth a credit? If you're into a series that puts a whole new spin on the paranormal romance world then it has to be a YES and if you're a J.F. fan then it has to be a YES too.

What! Frank has just made my night!!!

Ummmm... Ok... Nightwalker! Do I even need to say more! Frank is going to make a WORLD of Nightwalkers now... OMG!!! I am sooo there...

I totally loved the Nightwalker series... Jacob and Adam where like the best books I have ever read/listen to in my lifetime and with none other than Xe Sands narration, and now we have a whole new series with more of Xe.. Yes Yes Yes!!!

This was such a great start, and soooo freakin funny. I was suprised for Frank. Doica is such an off the wall character with all her cooky sayings and these bodywalker nightwalkers, what a good concept. Good job Frank! I was a little worry when Ram was clearly inlove with the wrong woman, but it all worked out.

What I loved was who Ram really is.. OMG!!! Let me just say, I love Eygptians themes, and the way Frank worked it into this book was sooo awesome. I am on pins and needles for the next book! I mean she even worked in mummification.. OMG! Come on! SOOOO GOOD!!!

Like I said, Xe Sands is just the best narrator on the freakin planet! If Frank keep getting Xe to narrate her books, she will be an audible millionare!!! lololol....

Buy this/credit this/ keep this because the series is gonna be awesome!!!!

Forever is next... and I can't wait!!!!

Good but kind of weird.

Would you be willing to try another book from Jacquelyn Frank? Why or why not?

If it was a different series. I think it’s a good listen but I thought it was kind of hard to really understand the "blending" or the idea of two different personalities in one body. During certain conversations it was difficult to keep up with remembering who said what! Overall, not bad but I probably won’t continue the series.

fun take on history

I love how it brings the history into this Era. I'm in chapter 7 and already hanging on to every word

The Nightwalker world has even more species

I am sad that this is the last set of stories in the Nightwalker world, but it is as enjoyable as the others.

Bodywalkers, gargoyles, and other species also inhabit the Nightwalker realm and they have their own set of issues.

And as one characters says... "Its menage a' everybody". So pay attention to these complex characters!

Great start to a new Nightwalkers series

Would you listen to Forbidden: World of Nightwalkers, Book 1 again? Why?

Maybe, although this was a great book it was a little slow for me

What was one of the most memorable moments of Forbidden: World of Nightwalkers, Book 1?

The introduction to the Nightwalker world

What does Xe Sands bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

As always, XE Sands delivered a great performance

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Maybe, although this one was a little slow for me I'm looking forward to the next one

Love

Love the story, writing, narration everything on to the next book. Did I mentioned the great narration.

Wonderful beginning!

The story is interesting and complex. I really liked it. The characters make you want to hear more of their lives. I will definitely be ordering the next one. I am really looking forward to the next book.

Okay as much as I love Xe Sand's voices and the wonderful way that she narrates, I really do NOT like how she does the voice trembling when she produces some of the voices. For example: Docia screams for her brother, but it sounds like only a whispered tremulous voice. She happens to use this tremulous voice on women and men. First, it is not very masculine and secondly most women do not scream in a light tremulous light voice. Somewhat distracting, but overall a wonderful production.

Nice Start to a Spin off Series

This was a nice start but felt a little incomplete to me. Somehow, I just kept feeling like I missed part of the story. But it was a good tale and I will buy the next one because I definitely want to know more.