What's Forbidden
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Last published Mon, Apr 13, 2026
Desirée had sworn off relationships and men, convinced she was better off without the drama or, in her case, the abuse. But then Alessio bursts into her life and shatters all her defenses with one intense, electrifying kiss, turning her world completely upside down.
Head over heels once again, and very much certain Alessio is the missing piece in her life, Desirée avoids the cracks that start to show. But for how long?
How long can Alessio keep this dark secret from the woman who's become his everything?
. . .
Inspired by Rachael A. Takyi
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