Forbid Me Not

A Curvy Girl College Brother's Best Friend Romance

By: DV Fischer

Narrated by: Rylee Forrester

“Because you’re worth every secret.”

Avery Moore broke up with her high school sweetheart and transferred colleges to be closer to her brother and best friend. There, she began to recover from what her ex did to her. What she wasn't expecting was a one-night stand with her brother's best friend to turn into something more. Something she didn't think she was ready to handle.

Reid Rathe is often mistaken for a rich kid who grew up in a mansion on the country side. But when he met Avery, she didn’t see him as that guy. He was just an ordinary college kid to her—someone she "picked out" at a party to fulfill a "need." However, after their one-night stand, he started to fall for her. Therein lay the problem, because according to his best friend—her brother—she was completely off limits.

©2023 DV Fischer (P)2023 DV Fischer

Reid and Avery

Star Rating: 5/5
Spice Rating: 3/5
Audiobook 5/5

What to Expect:
- College Romance
- Forbidden Romance
- Secret Relationship
- Curvy FMC
- Brother's Best Friend
- Insta-Love
- He Falls First

D.V. Fischer has impressed me yet again, and Forbid Me Not did not disappoint. I devoured this book. This story is realistic and believable. After leaving a toxic relationship, Avery Moore moves to be closer to her best friend and brother. Unfortunately, Avery's terrible ex made her feel uncomfortable in her skin, and she struggles with body image issues. When she meets Reid Rathe, her brother's best friend, she can't fathom why he would be interested in her. Reid falls hard for Avery and genuinely feels she is beautiful. Reid never gives up and wants Avery to be his forever.

The character development in this story is amazing! Although Reid is from a wealthy family, he is down-to-earth and kindhearted. Avery is likable, and her struggles with body image are very relatable. She is the type of character I could easily be friends with. I loved Reid and Avery's undeniable connection, and their chemistry was palpable. I was rooting for them! Their relationship had ups and downs, but they were meant to be together. Forbid Me Not is a well-written and captivating story that explores personal insecurities, complex family dynamics, friendship, and self-discovery. This was an enjoyable read, and I highly recommend this book. I can't wait to read more from D.V. Fischer.

NARRATION:
Rylee Forrester narrated this story. This is my first time listening to this narrator, and honestly, her voice is perfect. Rylee really brought the characters to life and made it impossible for me to put this book down. Although I generally prefer dual narration, Rylee did a fantastic job voicing both the female and male characters.

better than I expected

this story was pretty cute! I had a couple moments that gave me the ick but I moved past them and was able to finish this and it was overall a pretty cute story. The narration is pretty good although sometimes it's hard to tell between the genders but it wasn't boring I was still engaged in the story despite. I love a plus size story and I think Reed and his unabashed attraction to Avery is what carried the story for me. He was the quintessential perfect book boyfriend and was feral for Avery which is a major plus for me. But her insecurities were a little much for my taste and I hated the way she was absolutely beside herself because her ex called her fat. -_- GIRL PLEASE just stop. Also I can't stand 3rd act Break ups and that shit lasted MONTHS ugh it killed me but of course there's an HEA so it all works out.

overall it was a 3.5 to 4 rating for me.

Loved this story!

Loved this story! Where is my Reed Race? Such a sweet love story. D. V. Fisher you did an amazing job writing this book.
Rylee did an amazing job narrating. Thank you for letting me listen.

LOVE THIS

I feel in love with this book when I first read it, so choosing to listen to the audiobook too zero convincing for me! This book made me feel all the feeling and listening to it amplified it so much for me! This is an amazing, well put together story, and I will absolutely be listening again!

Angst

This was soooo good and spicy really made the characters seem real. I enjoyed the plot and the amount of love between them

The narrator was amazing. Emotions well portrayed and did great without being too dramatic eith the dual narration.

Overall the audio was good. I enjoyed the narrators voice. the story was okay. I'm not really sure why it took Dustin 6 months to realize he was being an asshat or why Avery and Reid just let it happen. very frustrating honestly but maybe I just don't enjoy the trope.

The story was amazing!!

- [ ] This was my first audiobook and I loved the story. I do wish that it was a male voice for the male part as she couldn’t change her voice to much for all the parts sometimes I was confused on who was talking.
- [ ] Avery and Reid are end game! Typical brothers best friend and he is not ok with it due to Avery past but of course they fall in love!!
- [ ] It’s spicy, sweet, sad and best of all ends on a HEA!! You are going to feel all the emotions with this one!!

Phenomenal read

Absolutely loved this. A great narrator!
Also any book of DV Fischer is fantastic! Her books never disappoint.
This book kept me in suspense waiting for the shoe to drop and when it does let’s just say phenomenal.