Staff Pick
The Forbidden Hearts series by Alisha Rai is astonishing in its intensity. My favorite book is the second in the series, Wrong to Need You. I love the mix of family history and sexy characters. I read a lot of romance books and this one definitely stands out as one of my favorites. Recommended By Jennifer V., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
A Cosmopolitan Best Book of 2017!
Alisha Rai returns with the second novel in her sizzling Forbidden Hearts series
He wasn't supposed to fall in love with his brother's widow...
Accused of a crime he didn't commit, Jackson Kane fled his home, his name, and his family. Ten years later, he's come back to town: older, wiser, richer, tougher — and still helpless to turn away the one woman he could never stop loving, even after she married his brother.
Sadia Ahmed can't deal with the feelings her mysterious former brother-in-law stirs, but she also can't turn down his offer of help with the cafe she's inherited. While he heats up her kitchen, she slowly discovers that the boy she adored has grown into a man she's simply unable to resist.
An affair is unthinkable, but their desire is undeniable. As secrets and lies are stripped away, Sadia and Jackson must decide if they're strong enough to face the past...and step into a future together.
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"Rising-star Rai's (Hate to Want You, 2017) excellent contemporary small-town Forbidden Heart series radiates intelligence and chemistry." Booklist
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"Another emotional, passionate, and psychologically complex love story in a gripping series that follows the fates of two warring families." Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)
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"As deliciously soapy as a CW drama with a far more diverse cast and a heartfelt, sensitive eye for issues... With her inclusive, multi-cultural supporting characters, smoking hot love scenes, and keen eye for plotting and family dynamics, Rai crafts some of the best romance writing of the year here." Entertainment Weekly
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"[W]ell-drawn characters and a plot that heats up with the mutual attraction... This is addictive reading for fans of family sagas and romance." Publishers Weekly
About the Author
Alisha Rai pens award-winning contemporary romances and her novels have been named Best Books of the Year by Washington Post, NPR, Amazon, Entertainment Weekly, Kirkus, and Cosmopolitan Magazine. When she's not writing, Alisha is traveling or tweeting. To find out more about her books or to sign up for her newsletter, visit www.alisharai.com.