Forbidden King: A Small Town, Brother's Best Friend Romance (Magnolia Falls Series Book 3)

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars | 9,942 ratings

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Last update: 11-30-2024


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From USA Today and Amazon Charts Bestselling Author Laura Pavlov, comes an all new Small Town, Brother’s Best Friend, Found Family Standalone Romance.

Saylor Woodson is the one girl I can’t have, and the only girl I want.
She’s my best friend’s little sister, and completely off limits.
We have a history, a connection—one that no one else knows about.
One that I’ve tried hard to forget.
I've kept my distance for years, which was easy because she’d been away at school.
But now she’s home, and she’s everywhere I turn.
And the way that I want her is unexplainable.
She’s always on my mind.
She’s sunshine on a cloudy day.
So, I do everything in my power to keep my distance, because her brother is my best friend.
My family.
But the pull is too strong.
Overpowering in every way possible.
I want to claim her and keep her and make her mine.
So, we cross that line in the sand—slowly at first.
Until I’m drowning in this girl and can’t find my way up for air.
Betrayal runs deep, and guilt hangs over me like a dark cloud.
But I can’t seem to walk away, no matter how hard I try.
Because she makes me want things that I never thought possible.
And now that I’ve had a taste of forever, I’m willing to risk everything to keep it.
But can we weather the storm that’s coming for us?
Only time will tell.

**This is book 3 in the Magnolia Falls Series. Each one can be read as a complete standalone. A HEA is guaranteed!**

Magnolia Falls Series:
Loving Romeo
Wild River
Forbidden King
Beating Heart
Finding Hayes

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Top reviews from the United States

Darlene Richardson
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! Beautiful.
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2024
I’ve fallen hard for Kingston and Saylor. This story is delightful, it’s funny, flirty, sexy and it tackles some serious issues without being too serious. I love the group of friends, they have an amazing friendship that’s so strong, it’s refreshing to read about them. Forbidden King is absolutely perfect.
Stephanie McClure
4.0 out of 5 stars An Almost 5 Star Read!
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2024
As a big fan of Laura's books, I absolutely adored the Cottonwood Cove series after a fellow bookish friend recommended it. When the Magnolia Falls series was released, I was eager to dive into Romeo and Demi’s story. However, I initially didn’t connect with the Magnolia Falls series as deeply as I did with the Cottonwood Cove couples. That all changed with this book.

While I still find the earnest vow/poem recited by this group of guys a bit laughable and cringey (I know, some of you will disagree), the overall dynamic of this small-town found family remains strong. The sweet romance at the center of it all is truly heartwarming. Though I'm typically not a fan of the friends-to-lovers trope, this one was executed to perfection. Say and King are a fun, sassy couple, and if you love the best-friend’s-sibling trope, you’ll adore this one!

The spice in this book is spot-on, filled with romance and dirty talk—a combination almost as winning as Say and King. I also appreciated the depth it added to the relationships between some of the “side” characters, leaving me eagerly anticipating the next book in the series, something I wouldn’t have said before reading this one.

While it wasn’t a five-star read for me, it’s a solid 4.5 stars! This book has rekindled my excitement for the Magnolia Falls series, and I can't wait to see what's next.
Tiffany McQuay
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2024
King and Saylor were absolute fire together. I just loved their special bond and friendship which blossoms into an epic love story. King is 100% the sexy small town hunk that dreams are made of. The love he has for his family has no limit and I find that so incredibly attractive. I for one love the pact and loyalty between him and his chosen brothers. I love how they all rally around one another no matter what. King is supposed to be the fun guy who is always full of humor and enjoys the ladies making no commitments, but always being honest and upfront. He’s never been in a relationship, but he’s never wanted to be until he realizes the woman he’s been in love with for years is actually Saylor, his BFF’s sister. Saylor left town for college and grad school, but now that she’s back to stay it’s become apparent very quickly that they have a connection even stronger than before.

This is a Forbidden Love, BFF’s Sister, Small Town Romance, Friends to Lovers with a great cast of characters. Beefcake being one of my favs! I love the leads from the other books still being highly present in this small town. My only critique was that I thought the ending was maybe a tad rushed. I understood things were being setup for the next book, but it almost felt a tiny bit cliffhangery with the medical stuff. I know I’ll get any questions answered in the next book, but I’m just angsty and want to know now. Haha. All in all I loved this story and I’m biting at the bit for more. Magnolia Falls and its inhabitants have stolen my heart especially King!
Jennifer J.
5.0 out of 5 stars King and Saylor
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2024
I swear every book by this author just seems to get better. This was well written with a great plot and characters I instantly fell for. The history between Saylor and King was so emotional and sweet. Their friendship was born out of tragedy but they were just so special together. The pinning was so frustrating, at times, because I just wanted them to talk it out. And then they did. Their story was definitely a rollercoaster of emotions.

I loved the forbidden aspect of King and Saylor’s relationship. She was his best friend’s sister and King fought his feelings for a decade before giving in. I loved the way Saylor fought for him and the way he chose her. King was the town playboy who never took anything seriously, but he was hiding a lot under that veneer and Saylor was one of the only people to see it. For a former playboy, King ended up being the perfect book boyfriend.

I loved getting more of the RoD friend group and their partners. Beefcake will always be my favorite character in this series. He is just the perfect representation of all his “uncles” mixed together. I love that he saw what was between King and Saylor with such clarity. His relationship with King was so fun and I can’t wait to see more of him with Nash’s book next!

I loved this book. It was the perfect slow burn between two people who had loved each other in secret for years. I loved how well they communicated and their nicknames for each other. The ending was perfect!
Leslie Flores
4.0 out of 5 stars Incredible!
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2024
“I want to be that man for you today, tomorrow, and forever.”

Laura never misses and this book is just *chefs kiss* There’s just something about a friends to lovers book that just hits for me. Saylor and Kingston have such a deep friendship that started when Saylor had to stay with King’s family when she was young. They find comfort in one another but it never goes deeper than a friendship. When she returns to Magnolia Falls, they reconnect and they both realize that their feelings are clearly more than a friendship.

King had me swooning so many times! He is so selfless, charming, supportive, and lovable. He is an acts of service kind of guy. He works so hard to help Saylor get her bookstore up and running as well as helping his friends who are his family. I loved the game that Saylor and King had which was hiding dandelions for one another and how he included a dandelion on his tattoo.

I love this series so much! The found family trope is so strong and I love how these characters, despite everything they’ve gone through, have found their people and it shows that family doesn’t mean the people who you were born into but rather those who are there for your hardest moments.

I can’t wait for the next book in the series which we got a little hint of during the epilogue and I just know I will love it!

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