The Forbidden (Kate Hewitt) Books in Order

The Forbidden is exactly the kind of label Hewitt uses well, romances where attraction is a problem before it is ever a comfort. The reasons differ from book to book, but the setup usually involves status, duty, family expectation, or a past mistake that makes the relationship feel impossible.

That gives these stories a sharper emotional bite. The characters are not simply falling in love. They are arguing with everything they think they should want.

If your favorite part of a romance is the tension before either person is willing to admit what they feel, this line is likely to appeal.