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Scanguards Vampires #16
Isabelle's Forbidden Love
When brutal murders rattle San Francisco, Scanguards realizes that the evidence points to one of their own, the gruff and fiercely private bouncer and vampire Orlando.
Isabelle, Samson and Delilah’s hybrid daughter, tries to prove Orlando’s innocence. But a revelation about deeds from Orlando’s past shake her trust in him, while he tries to push her away, afraid that the past will repeat itself and once again rob him of everything he loves.
While they search for the guilty party to clear Orlando’s name, it becomes clear that the only way Isabelle and Orlando can solve the grisly murders is by trusting no one but each other. Even if that means opening their hearts and laying bare their primal fears.
ABOUT THE SERIES
The Scanguards Vampires series is full of fast-paced action, scorching love scenes, witty dialogue, and strong heroes and heroines. Vampire Samson Woodford lives in San Francisco and owns a security/bodyguard company, Scanguards, which employs both vampires and humans. And eventually some witches. Throw in a few immortal guardians and demons later in the series, and you'll get the drift! Each book can be read as a standalone and always centers around a new couple finding love, but the series is more enjoyable when read in order. And of course, there are always a few running jokes - you'll understand when you meet Wesley, a wannabe witch. Enjoy!
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Lara Adrian, New York Times Bestselling Author of the Midnight Breed "I'm addicted to Tina Folsom's books! The Scanguards® series is one of the hottest things to happen to vampire romance. If you love scorching, fast-paced reads, don't miss this thrilling series!"
Scanguards Vampires
Book 1: Samson's Lovely Mortal
Book 2: Amaury's Hellion
Book 3: Gabriel's Mate
Book 4: Yvette's Haven
Book 5: Zane's Redemption
Book 6: Quinn's Undying Rose
Book 7: Oliver's Hunger
Book 8: Thomas's Choice
Book 8 1/2: Silent Bite (A Scanguards Wedding Novella)
Book 9: Cain's Identity
Book 10: Luther's Return
Mortal Wish
Book 11: Blake's Pursuit
Novella 11 1/2: Fateful Reunion
Stealth Guardians #3: Warrior Unraveled (featuring Wesley, Scanguards' resident witch, as the hero)
Book 12: John's Yearning
Book 13: Ryder's Storm (Scanguards Hybrids #1)
Book 14: Damian's Conquest (Scanguards Hybrids #2)
Book 15: Grayson's Challenge (Scanguards Hybrids #3)
Book 16: Isabelle's Forbidden Love (Scanguards Hybrids #4)
Thriller (as T.R. Folsom)
Eyewitness
Stealth Guardians
Lover Uncloaked (#1)
Master Unchained (#2)
Warrior Unraveled (#3)
Guardian Undone (#4)
Immortal Unveiled (#5)
Protector Unmatched (#6)
Demon Unleashed (#7)
Code Name Stargate
Ace on the Run (#1)
Fox in plain Sight (#2)
Yankee in the Wind (#3)
Tiger on the Prowl (#4)
Venice Vampyr
Venice Vampyr (#1)
Venice Vampyr (#2): Final Affair
Venice Vampyr (#3): Sinful Treasure
Venice Vampyr (#4): Sensual Danger
Out of Olympus
Book 1: A Touch of Greek
Book 2: A Scent of Greek
Book 3: A Taste of Greek
Book 4: A Hush of Greek
The Scanguards Vampires series has it love at first sight, enemies to lovers, meet cute, instalove, alpha hero, fated mates, bodyguard, band of brothers, damsel in distress, woman in peril, beauty and the beast, hidden identity, soul mates, first love, virgins, tortured hero, age gap, second chance love, grieving lover, return from the dead, secret baby, playboy, kidnappings, friends to lovers, coming out, secret admirer, last to know, unrequited love, amnesia, royalty, forbidden love, identical twins, partners in fighting crime.
Isabelle, Samson and Delilah’s hybrid daughter, tries to prove Orlando’s innocence. But a revelation about deeds from Orlando’s past shake her trust in him, while he tries to push her away, afraid that the past will repeat itself and once again rob him of everything he loves.
While they search for the guilty party to clear Orlando’s name, it becomes clear that the only way Isabelle and Orlando can solve the grisly murders is by trusting no one but each other. Even if that means opening their hearts and laying bare their primal fears.
ABOUT THE SERIES
The Scanguards Vampires series is full of fast-paced action, scorching love scenes, witty dialogue, and strong heroes and heroines. Vampire Samson Woodford lives in San Francisco and owns a security/bodyguard company, Scanguards, which employs both vampires and humans. And eventually some witches. Throw in a few immortal guardians and demons later in the series, and you'll get the drift! Each book can be read as a standalone and always centers around a new couple finding love, but the series is more enjoyable when read in order. And of course, there are always a few running jokes - you'll understand when you meet Wesley, a wannabe witch. Enjoy!
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Lara Adrian, New York Times Bestselling Author of the Midnight Breed "I'm addicted to Tina Folsom's books! The Scanguards® series is one of the hottest things to happen to vampire romance. If you love scorching, fast-paced reads, don't miss this thrilling series!"
Scanguards Vampires
Book 1: Samson's Lovely Mortal
Book 2: Amaury's Hellion
Book 3: Gabriel's Mate
Book 4: Yvette's Haven
Book 5: Zane's Redemption
Book 6: Quinn's Undying Rose
Book 7: Oliver's Hunger
Book 8: Thomas's Choice
Book 8 1/2: Silent Bite (A Scanguards Wedding Novella)
Book 9: Cain's Identity
Book 10: Luther's Return
Mortal Wish
Book 11: Blake's Pursuit
Novella 11 1/2: Fateful Reunion
Stealth Guardians #3: Warrior Unraveled (featuring Wesley, Scanguards' resident witch, as the hero)
Book 12: John's Yearning
Book 13: Ryder's Storm (Scanguards Hybrids #1)
Book 14: Damian's Conquest (Scanguards Hybrids #2)
Book 15: Grayson's Challenge (Scanguards Hybrids #3)
Book 16: Isabelle's Forbidden Love (Scanguards Hybrids #4)
Thriller (as T.R. Folsom)
Eyewitness
Stealth Guardians
Lover Uncloaked (#1)
Master Unchained (#2)
Warrior Unraveled (#3)
Guardian Undone (#4)
Immortal Unveiled (#5)
Protector Unmatched (#6)
Demon Unleashed (#7)
Code Name Stargate
Ace on the Run (#1)
Fox in plain Sight (#2)
Yankee in the Wind (#3)
Tiger on the Prowl (#4)
Venice Vampyr
Venice Vampyr (#1)
Venice Vampyr (#2): Final Affair
Venice Vampyr (#3): Sinful Treasure
Venice Vampyr (#4): Sensual Danger
Out of Olympus
Book 1: A Touch of Greek
Book 2: A Scent of Greek
Book 3: A Taste of Greek
Book 4: A Hush of Greek
The Scanguards Vampires series has it love at first sight, enemies to lovers, meet cute, instalove, alpha hero, fated mates, bodyguard, band of brothers, damsel in distress, woman in peril, beauty and the beast, hidden identity, soul mates, first love, virgins, tortured hero, age gap, second chance love, grieving lover, return from the dead, secret baby, playboy, kidnappings, friends to lovers, coming out, secret admirer, last to know, unrequited love, amnesia, royalty, forbidden love, identical twins, partners in fighting crime.
- GenresVampires
280 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 30, 2023
About the author
Tina Folsom
247 books2,692 followersTina Folsom is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author. She's always been self-published and has found tremendous success with her paranormal series, Scanguards Vampires, Venice Vampyr, and Out of Olympus, selling more than 2 million copies of her 50 titles (which includes titles in German, French, and Spanish) in almost 4 years.
Tina writes about hot alpha heroes, bad boys, and kick-ass heroines. Fast-paced plots and steamy scenes are her specialty. She loves vampires and the concept of immortality, and now also writes contemporary romance and has launched the Eternal Bachelors Club series.
Tina is a one-women-enterprise. She writes constantly and translates her own books into German, her native language. Her books are available in e-book format, as paperbacks, as audio books, and in foreign languages.
Tina Folsom was born in Germany and has been living in English speaking countries for over 25 years, the last 13 of them in San Francisco, where she's married to an American. Tina has always been a bit of a globe trotter: after living in Lausanne, Switzerland, she briefly worked on a cruise ship in the Mediterranean, then lived a year in Munich, before moving to London. There, she became an accountant. But after 8 years she decided to move overseas.
In New York she studied drama at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts then moved to Los Angeles a year later to pursue studies in screenwriting. In 2008 she wrote her first romance. She now has 18 novels in English and dozens in other languages.
Sign up for her newsletter on her website to be kept apprised of new releases: http://bit.ly/TinaFolsomNews
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You can also follow her on Facebook.com/TinaFolsomFans or Twitter: @Tina_Folsom
Tina also loves getting emails from her readers: tina@tinawritesromance.com
Tina writes about hot alpha heroes, bad boys, and kick-ass heroines. Fast-paced plots and steamy scenes are her specialty. She loves vampires and the concept of immortality, and now also writes contemporary romance and has launched the Eternal Bachelors Club series.
Tina is a one-women-enterprise. She writes constantly and translates her own books into German, her native language. Her books are available in e-book format, as paperbacks, as audio books, and in foreign languages.
Tina Folsom was born in Germany and has been living in English speaking countries for over 25 years, the last 13 of them in San Francisco, where she's married to an American. Tina has always been a bit of a globe trotter: after living in Lausanne, Switzerland, she briefly worked on a cruise ship in the Mediterranean, then lived a year in Munich, before moving to London. There, she became an accountant. But after 8 years she decided to move overseas.
In New York she studied drama at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts then moved to Los Angeles a year later to pursue studies in screenwriting. In 2008 she wrote her first romance. She now has 18 novels in English and dozens in other languages.
Sign up for her newsletter on her website to be kept apprised of new releases: http://bit.ly/TinaFolsomNews
Tina raffles off a $100 gift card to one lucky subscriber every month, so don't miss out!
You can also follow her on Facebook.com/TinaFolsomFans or Twitter: @Tina_Folsom
Tina also loves getting emails from her readers: tina@tinawritesromance.com
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July 11, 2023
3 1/2 Stars.
I got really frustrated with Samson in this one. He was not being rational. he did two 360s in this book. I did really like Isabelle. Everyone one else was suspect. Turned out fine in the end though.
I got really frustrated with Samson in this one. He was not being rational. he did two 360s in this book. I did really like Isabelle. Everyone one else was suspect. Turned out fine in the end though.
August 29, 2023
wieder eine tolle Lovestory mit heißen Szenen. einfach toll
July 8, 2023
After all the build up for these two getting together, I knew this would be explosive! We dive *RIGHT* in!
Ever since her dad was kidnapped and Orlando got injured, the sizzle between Orlando and Isabelle has been set to inferno levels. They, of course, are oblivious. Orlando has a secret past that really comes into focus in the previous story. Isabelle is the boss’s daughter, so has certain expectations cast upon her. She, however, is awesome. Orlando goes through exactly what you’d expect - I’m not good enough syndrome. Lucky for us, though, Isabelle doesn’t let that persist for even an hour of her time.
The big story here is about some brutal killings that seem to point to a certain mysterious vampire. Don’t worry, though, things get way worse before they get infinitely better. Samson was a standout in the “worse” category, but I guess you can’t blame him when his daughter is involved. I’m hoping off screen he got a dressing down from his mate, though, after all the dust settled. Another strong book in this series that makes me want even more of these books to come out even faster!
Ever since her dad was kidnapped and Orlando got injured, the sizzle between Orlando and Isabelle has been set to inferno levels. They, of course, are oblivious. Orlando has a secret past that really comes into focus in the previous story. Isabelle is the boss’s daughter, so has certain expectations cast upon her. She, however, is awesome. Orlando goes through exactly what you’d expect - I’m not good enough syndrome. Lucky for us, though, Isabelle doesn’t let that persist for even an hour of her time.
The big story here is about some brutal killings that seem to point to a certain mysterious vampire. Don’t worry, though, things get way worse before they get infinitely better. Samson was a standout in the “worse” category, but I guess you can’t blame him when his daughter is involved. I’m hoping off screen he got a dressing down from his mate, though, after all the dust settled. Another strong book in this series that makes me want even more of these books to come out even faster!
January 10, 2024
Isabelle's Forbidden Love...
Scanguards Hybrids #4. Scanguards Vampires book 16. Isabelle has wanted Orlando for a long time. Orlando has loved her from the time he met her. But a secret last has kept him from taking that step. Then someone from his past comes to take away his future. He is framed for murders he did not commit. Even the Scanguards were after him. It's a crazy story that gives you a bunch of feels. Action packed, angstful, dramatic, twisty and smexy to the max.
Scanguards Hybrids #4. Scanguards Vampires book 16. Isabelle has wanted Orlando for a long time. Orlando has loved her from the time he met her. But a secret last has kept him from taking that step. Then someone from his past comes to take away his future. He is framed for murders he did not commit. Even the Scanguards were after him. It's a crazy story that gives you a bunch of feels. Action packed, angstful, dramatic, twisty and smexy to the max.
March 25, 2024
Isabelle's Forbidden Love
This author's descriptions, characters, and her ability to bring her characters to life is wonderful. Isabelle and Orlando are brought together under dire circumstances. But can it lead to something meaningful when she finds out his secret? This was an exciting book to read. Loved it.
This author's descriptions, characters, and her ability to bring her characters to life is wonderful. Isabelle and Orlando are brought together under dire circumstances. But can it lead to something meaningful when she finds out his secret? This was an exciting book to read. Loved it.
July 3, 2023
In this book we get Isabelle’s story with Orlando and it doesn’t disappoint.
My heart just went out to Orlando when Scanguards quickly turned on him.
I did not trust Nelson at all, and I was frustrated with how long it took for them to get in and get Isabelle. Could not stop the tears.
My heart just went out to Orlando when Scanguards quickly turned on him.
I did not trust Nelson at all, and I was frustrated with how long it took for them to get in and get Isabelle. Could not stop the tears.
September 1, 2023
His true love
Another amazing book. I love reading this series. Never a dull moment. I can't wait until the next one. Isabella and Orlando's story was intense had a bit of mystery and true love.
Another amazing book. I love reading this series. Never a dull moment. I can't wait until the next one. Isabella and Orlando's story was intense had a bit of mystery and true love.
July 3, 2023
Isabelle
You did not disappoint. This book is as great as all the rest. I loved Orlando and Isabelle's story. Please keep writing Scanguards books they are great.
You did not disappoint. This book is as great as all the rest. I loved Orlando and Isabelle's story. Please keep writing Scanguards books they are great.
July 19, 2023
Lo amé de principio a fin y realmente es el que más me ha gustado hasta ahora de la saga de híbridos.
July 25, 2023
Absolutely awesome read. Excitement from beginning to end. Can’t wait for who’s next.
August 13, 2023
The latest addition to a great series! Scanguards Vampires and Hybrids keep you on the edge wondering who, what, and why. Looking forward to the next book!
November 14, 2023
Just finished Orlando's and Isabelle's book and I loved it. It kept you interested and wanting more. Tina has rocked another great book. Can't wait for the next book.
October 22, 2024
Loved it
As usual this is another fantastic addition to a wonderful series! Cannot wait until the next book comes out. This is a great story for the new arc of a already amazing sery.
As usual this is another fantastic addition to a wonderful series! Cannot wait until the next book comes out. This is a great story for the new arc of a already amazing sery.
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