Joseph is a cool, closeted Bisexual street-wise young man who finds himself infatuated with the dynamic, fiery yet guarded Chante. Both Chante and Joseph have been through pain, loss and struggle and those past demons threaten to keep them apart.

Book II of Verboten Temptations: The gang is back and now it's time for everyone to start college. Dante and Marcus must face the dilemma when their relationship is put to the test when they are a thousand miles apart. What will happen when Derrick tries to wiggle his way back in to try and get Dante? And what will happen on campus when Marcus is down in Florida that will have him thinking twice about what he do? You thought it was over? Not even close! You know it wouldn't be Verboten without a little Lust, Love, and Drama. Can you handle it?

“N-nothing” I stammered out, trying to scoot back. But he kept the distance filled each time. Soon, my back was against some cabinets as I ran out of room. My heart was racing as he took his last step, closer than ever. “I’m not gay…” I said calmly, but panicking inside. He raised an eyebrow and his lips came closer to mines. “Who said you were gay? Who even said I was gay?” Dante asked with amusement in his voice. “Why are you so close then? Like you’re going to kiss me?” I asked, trying to stay cool and not show any anxiety. “Why have you not pushed me away?” He asked me, bringing up a valid point. Why have I not pushed Dante away? ---------- Marcus is a senior in high school with a pretty sweet life. Good looks, personality, amazing musical talent, awesome friends, and a hot girlfriend. But what happens when the new student Dante starts making things a little bit more interesting for Marcus? Prepare yourself for the love, heart-break, and typical high school drama in this story of sweet, forbidden temptations.

Dmitri Daniels is a 22-year old male dancer who is a total player. Growing up he never received love so he doesn't believe in it. His dad left when he was only 2, his mother disowned him when she found out he was gay, and any relationship he attempted to have just ended in flames. So Dmitri swears off relationships and just casually sleeps with any guy he can. Not to mention his drinking habits to cope with the fact of not being loved comes into play. But everything seems to change when he meets 24-year old Andre Smith while dancing at one of the clubs around the city. Andre comes from a wealthy family and has had it easy all his life. The only thing he seems to fail at is finding someone who is right for him. Andre constantly deals with people who only want to use him for his money despite his sweet and kind-hearted demeanor. After a recent break-up with his boyfriend, Andre finds himself at a gay club, drinking his sorrows away and watching men with amazing bodies dance. But things lead to another and he finds himself going home with one of the dancers by the name of Dmitri. Now Dmitri feels something he's never felt before and becomes scared. Andre wants to try and show Dmitri what love really is. Will Dmitri's eyes be opened to romance, or will Andre just be another "hit-and-run" in his books? -----------------------------------------------