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Highly Recommended RisquΓ©, Taboo and Forbidden Love Stories

April 7, 2014 By Maryse 71 Comments

Who’s in the mood for a risquΓ© read? I mean… risquΓ© within reason, of course (although there are a few on here that I am WAY TOO SHY for, or scared of…) πŸ˜‰ But there are all different levels of risquΓ© on here.

Looking for something…Β scandalous?Β eekΒ You know the kind. The ones that have you connecting to the characters and their plight, despite your initial reaction to the “subject matter”.Β Taboo stories, but within our genre. And sure… while these are not “romance” books, they are love stories (albeit… different). From Stockholm Syndrome “dark reads” to teacher-student love stories to problematic age differences to er… *other* stuff (along the lines of “Forbidden” <— the ultimate “our genre” taboo story, if you ask me ;)).

Something that you ended up loving (even if it was in secret). πŸ˜‰ Something to take you out of your comfort zone, and make you squirm. Squick you out and give you stomach pains.

 

Jean: I do love the taboo….but I just dread those β€œstomach pains”!!!

Ashley:Β I am one big sucker for taboo books and an even bigger sucker for teacher student relationship books.

Tre:Β Taboo love stories are my favorite! Thanks for putting together this list!

Sadie:Β Love this list! Taboo is my kryptonite and there are several on here that I haven’t read (and several I love!).

Brittany: I didn’t realize I was a fan of taboo books until I read your β€œHighly Recommended Risque, Taboo and Forbidden Love Stories” list and noticed that I had read almost all of them. Oops. Oh well.Β Β :)

Agreed!!! Yet they still tempt us. πŸ˜‰ These’ll make you think, gasp, cringe and maybe even swoon (probably even swoon), even though your brain is scolding you for even going there.Β Nothing tooooo crazy, mind you (although Forbidden was pretty “out there”).

Asked for by many of our fellow readers, I finally decided to put something together, especially after this fun conversation πŸ˜‰ :

K: so scandalized. . . but I like being scandalized. . .Β I like books like that.. . that for some reason or another make the taboo taste good.

Maryse: *giggle*Β YES!!!

K: Do you have a taboo list? If not you need to make one!!Β A list. . . of things that broach genuine taboos. . . like On the Island or Finding Home. . . Maybe we’ll get more recs for sinners like us heh

Maryse: Okay for sure I’ll make that list. GREAT idea! I’m game for gritty and dirty. LOL!

K: I love forbidden, sorta taboo stories like that. . .Β I’ll be the first one there buying books. . . HEE!Β WOO HOOO!! Excited!!! #sinners

Now of course, not all of these are for everyone, but there just might be one or two (or maybe even all of ’em) to titillate your wild and risquΓ© side. These recommendations (mine, and reader recommendations!!)Β range from “slightly risquΓ©” feel to full-on “gasp-worthy”. Also, once you’ve pursued this list, I’ve created a sub category that you can check out, too:Β Forbidden Romance – Sexy Stepbrother Romance Book List

MY RECOMMENDATIONS:

  • ForbiddenΒ by Tabitha Suzuma <— RELATED – Let’s start the list off with a bang, shall we? This is the ULTIMATE taboo, forbidden love story. Sordid (from an outsider’s perspective) but once you become a part of their lives, the “sordidness” falls away. This author presents one of the most shocking “potential love” stories, and slowly takes you through so many heart wrenching emotions. You’ll find yourselves rooting for the un-rootable (and in denial for a good part of it). Even my mom read it, and while she was nervous and just couldn’t imagine feeling for these characters, she ended up messaging me saying: “I’m sure it took a lot of guts to write that book… but it was so well done…” and Amy said: “Forbidden had my heart hurting and my stomach feeling sick while at the same time feeling like the β€œnope octopus.” ;) Gotta love those taboo books…” (my review ofΒ Forbidden)
  • Good (Too Good series)Β by S. Walden <— TEACHER-STUDENT – For me, this was pretty much as taboo as they get in this romance genre. She’s only 17 and he’s her high school teacher. Soooo many times I just felt it was so wrong, and yet their dynamic, their insistent, persistent attraction to each other (and the train-wreck I could se coming) had me devouring it. Will definitely take you our of your comfort zone, especially since she had a very “young” and inexperienced feel to her, especially in comparison to some of the street-smart teens in some of the other suggestions below. Jessica recommends it too: “I loved Good and Better by S. Walden. It’s a teacher student relationship but I know many readers thought it crossed some lines they weren’t comfortable with. I absolutely loved every bit of it, but because it crossed some lines for some, I’d definitely say it could fit into this category.”Β (see my review ofΒ Good)
  • On the Island: A NovelΒ by Tracey Garvis-Graves <— TEACHER-STUDENT/AGE ISSUES – only slightly taboo in the grand scheme of this list, but it sure had a forbidden quality to it. She was his tutor, and he was a teen (she was in her twenties). FANTASTIC romance potential, and very exciting in respect to the survival angle. You will connect BIG TIME! Beth recommends it, too! “I thought I would be put off by the subject matter, but I ended up really, really liking the book.”Β (my review ofΒ On The Island)
  • CurioΒ by Cara McKenna <— ESCORT – One of my favs and not so “taboo” but definitely has that secret feel. Sexy Parisian escort and a virgin looking for her “first time”. SOOOOO good and what a twist! If you’re in the mood for slow burn, quiet and intimate but with a certain “thing” (and a whoa! moment), this one!Β (my review ofΒ Curio)
  • Captive in the Dark (The Dark Duet: Book 1)Β by CJ Roberts <— STOCKHOLM SYNDROME – the WHOLE The Dark Duet SeriesΒ is a full-on taboo potential love story due to it’s extremely dark (and horrific) nature. This is NOT a romance series. She gets kidnapped, and trained to be sold as a sex slave. Except that she starts falling for her temporary “master”… and he just might be feeling her, too. Mallory recommends these, too: “The Dark Duet series: Captive in the Dark and Seduced in the Dark are so far my faves“. Nicole loves this book, too! “Sooooo well written! Β And because it is darker and what?….Taboo?…..it may be hard to recommend, but I would and do! Β I fell in love with Caleb. Β He, for me is the ultimate bad guy – with a heart.” And Christina, too: “…no matter how raw & β€˜dark’ the books were I just couldn’t help but hope that they would actually fall in love & Caleb would change. Some of those scenes where very hard to swallow but I loved every minute it.”Β (here is my review ofΒ Captive in the Dark)
  • Comfort FoodΒ by Kitty Thomas <—Β STOCKHOLM SYNDROME <— My VERY first of the genre, and one that I could NOT put down. It scandalized me, terrified me, and made me CONNECT big time (and boy… was I afraid for my mental health at that point). I had no idea yet, that these “Stockholm Syndrome” books could affect the reader so deeply and guess what!? I wasn’t alone. OMG I am SO glad I found out that a WHOLE slew of my fellow readers are also thrilled to read these. We’re a bunch of daring readers just looking to be scared (and mentally and especially emotionally, confused). Melissa agrees: “I loved Comfort Food by Kitty Thomas…..was a short read but has stayed with me still…..way loved it even if I really shouldn’t have.” Annaleigh too: “Comfort Food! I felt so conflicted after I was done with that book. Chicken noodle will never seem innocent again!“. Jennifer, too: “my all time favorite/appalling dark read is Comfort Food by Kitty Thomas. I don’t really consider it a love story, more of an obsessive, psychotic, terrifying journey that made me question my sanity for remotely feeling anything towards the male lead! That story f-r-e-a-k-e-d me out and sucked me in too! I wanted him to fall madly in love with her and make up for every horrific act he committed against her! Definitely one of my more disturbing reads.” (Here is my review ofΒ Comfort Food)
  • Willing VictimΒ by Cara McKenna <— TAKEN BY FORCE FANTASYΒ – Another book that I loved by the same author. MUCH more taboo due to the role playing fantasy, but so well written and I couldn’t put it down, even with my cringing. A total typical boxer bad-ass (brooding and no-nonsense) and some of the “scenes” are *eeeeeeeep-worthy*!!!!!!!! It was hard for me to review it, ’cause I thought I’d have some thinking I was crazy for liking it. BUT so many of my fellow readers loved it, too (even in it’s craziness!)Β If you’re in the mood for much harder —> Victim (my review ofΒ Willing Victim)
  • Finding HomeΒ by Bonnie Dee <— AGE ISSUES + street-smart homeless male prostitute – another one that had my attention from start to finish, and really just… fulfilled me in every way. This book had everything. Intriguing story, risquΓ© situation, and an amazing (yet super angsty, slow burning love story).Β It’s risquΓ© (he’s 17 and she’s in her early 20’s) but sooooo good. (my review ofΒ Finding Home)
  • Bone DeepΒ by Bonnie Dee <— SOCIAL ISSUESΒ  It takes place in the 50’s (I think) but it feels modern. She’s a well respected young widow, he’s in a traveling circus (in the circus side-show) tattooed from head-to-toe BUT he hates it. And he hates how people stare at him. But she looks at him differently and while he usually never makes eye contact, he does with her… a connection is made.Β It’s slightly taboo, ’cause he’s absolutely unaccepted by society, so you know.. (my review ofΒ Bone Deep)
  • ShelteredΒ by Charlotte Stein <— FORBIDDEN love story —> not exactly taboo, but completely forbidden. She’s been raised by an extremelyΒ religious family (her father is a total tyrant and she’s under strict lock and key), and he’s a “bad boy” drug user that hangs out at her neighbors house. This is not your typical “bad boy NA” story. There is something just so intense and illicit in their friendship and while it isn’t necessarily taboo by our standards, the intensity (and fear of getting caught) is TOTALLY the right feel for this list. K agrees! “Sheltered. . . Is. . . hands down. . . One of the sexiest books I’ve ever read. I can read it at any given time and be like. . .OMG! This is hot there are very few books I can claim that with…” (here’s my review ofΒ Sheltered)
  • A Little Too FarΒ by Lisa Desrochers <— RELATEDΒ + SOCIAL ISSUES <— definitely has that taboo-feel, but not over the top cringeworthy or anything. Just enough to keep you grinning and your heartΒ palpitating and you wanting… Yep, ’cause you’ll (I mean… she’ll) have to choose between her step-brother and a priest. *oooooomph* THIS one is SO fun and Julie agrees: “I really got into this book. Β The author did this really good….where else can you read about 2 taboo subjects and in the end feel all good about it? Β Amazing!” (here’s my review ofΒ A Little Too Far)
  • UnteachableΒ byΒ Leah Raeder <—Β TEACHER-STUDENT and so beautifully written. But that tension between the two… “Maise and Evan resolve to keep their hands off each other, but the attraction is too much to bear. Together, they’re real and genuine; apart, they’re just actors playing their parts for everyone else. And their masks are slipping. People start to notice.” (see my review ofΒ Unteachable)
  • NocturneΒ by Charles Sheehan-Miles & Andrea Randall <—Β TEACHER-STUDENT and another oneΒ that was beautifully written. Fraught with angst and not just of the student-teacher variety. The love story evolves into other forbidden territories. (Here’s my review ofΒ Nocturne)
  • EscortedΒ by Claire Kent <— ESCORT and full on slow burn. She knows not to get attached, but she keeps on hiring him… “Lori knows that nothing would be as foolish as falling in love with her paid escort, but she’s never been wise with her heart. And, despite his professionalism, he doesn’t seem entirely immune either.” (here’s my review ofΒ Escorted)
  • UndeniableΒ by Madeline SheehanΒ by Madeline Sheehan <– AGE ISSUES/SOCIAL ISSUES *whoooooo* One of my absolute favorite books ever (’cause it was unputtdownable with all of it’s crazy turmoil and taboo and bad-guy fun!) You want the ultimate biker guilty pleasure? THIS!!!!! SO GOOD Β and gritty and raw!Β Sarah agrees: β€œLoved this book! It’s raw, gritty and sexy!” and so does Claudia: β€œThis is one of my favorite MC books, I can’t wait for the next one!” (here’s my review).
  • ConsequencesΒ by Aleatha Romig <—- DARK READ/STOCKHOLM SYNDROME <— yep… this one too. A trilogy of intensity and crazy circumstances and a hateful captor. And yet… it sure messed with out heads. And our hearts. Just look at Cynthia’s reaction! “Consequences and then Truth. I hate to say it but I still liked him after the first book and I am still hoping for their happy ending. I myself would have killed him after the first β€œaccident”. I was uncomfortable the whole time I was reading them.” And Cody’s: “I would have to say Consequences and Truth. I had so many, β€œoh my god!!! This is so awful!!! I love it!! <β€”wait. What?Β :-)” LOL!!!!! I agree. πŸ˜›Β (Here is my review ofΒ Consequences)
  • Come Undone (The Cityscape Series)Β by Jessica Hawkins <— ILLICIT AFFAIR –Β Here’s a series that explores a very uncomfortable/objectionable romance subject matter, that in it’s own way… is taboo? Of the “torrid affair” kind of taboo.Β In fact, some readers specifically choose NOT to read this kind of “love story”. (here’s my review of the entireΒ The Cityscape Series)
  • ThoughtlessΒ by S.C. Stephens <— ILLICIT AFFAIR – I think this was the first book I’d ever read that explored this subject matter so deeply (and took some serious risks all the way through). Lots of shocking and painful moments, and scene after scene that had my heart racing (in both love and nerves). To this day, I don’t think any book about this kind of “romance” has ever affected me so deeply, and I’d have to say a TON of you agree. Β It freaked Melissa out, too: “I hate reading books about cheating. So when I started reading Thoughtless, I actually had to put it down for awhile. I eventually finished it and I am so glad I did. I fell in love with Kellan Kyle!” LucyLou agrees: “”Thoughtless” when ****** were **** while ***** was ****. That book drove me insanely, deliciously crazy!!”Β Rebecka loves the scandalous edge to it, too: “Cheating is never right but I’d be lying if I didn’t have fun living vicariously through Kiera. Affairs are fun in fiction. And all those stolen moments drinking coffee in the kitchen … Gahhhh!!“
  • TemptedΒ by Megan Hart <— ILLICIT AFFAIR (but a sort of threesome, too).Β I read this. VERY good and VERY uncomfortable. Not for everyone, that’s for sure, but YES!!!!!!! If you like the risquΓ©, and beating yourself (and the characters up), then this is for you! (Here is my review ofΒ Tempted). P.S. The first two book in this series (DirtyΒ &Β Broken)Β also have a very “edgy” scandalous feel to ’em. πŸ˜‰ I LOVE this author!
  • Sex Love RepeatΒ by Alessandra Torre <— Nancy said: “I think Sex Love Repeat by Alessandra Torre could be considered taboo, too. Her two lovers ****, but don’t want to give too much of the story away for those who have not read it. It really was a tangled mess!” Hrmmmm…. not obviously “taboo” right off the start, but yes… Nancy! You’re right. This one does have that risquΓ© edge and things do get pretty “crazy” love triangle wise. And what twists!!! One of my favs last year, and it certainly fits here. (My review ofΒ Sex Love Repeat)

βž”βž”βž” Β Looking for more of my must-read recommendations? Browse my 5 star and 4.5 star and 4 star reviews. πŸ˜€

READER RECOMMENDATIONS:
  • The Education of Sebastian (The Education of…)Β by Jane Harvey-Berrick <— AGE ISSUES – he’s a teen and she’s in a loveless marriage. Jillian recommends this series: “Both very good!!”
  • Forbidden Fruit: Volume 1Β byΒ Lisa M. Harley,Β Missy Johnson,Β Stacey Lynn,Β Lexi Buchanan,Β Rebecca Brooke,Β Olivia Linden,Β Jessica Hawkins,Β R. S. Grey,Β Morgan Jane Mitchell,Β Janice Baker <— Jessica recommends this one! “The Forbidden Fruit Anthology is a collection ofΒ tabooΒ love stories. Volume I is already out and Volume II releases on 4/15.”
  • The AssignmentΒ by Evangeline Anderson <—Β M/MΒ recommended by K. She says: “I love it. . . but it’s dirty… it’s one of my SUPER sexy go to books.Β The Assignment is my fav of hers. . . And I think it’d fall into the taboo category for sure they’re “Straight” cops undercover at a gay resort trying to bust a guy and they end up before “forced” to do things”
  • Picture Perfect by Evangeline Anderson <— RELATED – recommended by K. She says: “a step-brother and sister. . .their parents were married but they weren’t raised together.” – Alas, this one is no longer on Amazon.
  • Honest IllusionsΒ by Nora Roberts <— K recommends this one, too! “have you read Nora Robert’s Honest Illusions? It’s VERY old school… but you might like that one … It’s kinda different. . . I thought it was good” (What’s it about? I have no idea, but from the blurb… there’s a secret and I have a feeling that is the taboo part!!)
  • RUINEDΒ by Shelly Pratt <— Jeanie recommends these! “Absolutely LOVED Ruined & Ruining Angel by S. Pratt!!!” Ooooooooooh Β I just got a blurb jolt! What is the SECRET!!?? “She craves the love of the one man she can’t possibly have.Β Everybody has secrets in their lives, but Bailey’s are far more consequential than others. Her secret leaves no-one knowing who she truly is, and slowly unravelling, begins to compromise the happiness of all those around her. What happens next will send shockwaves stronger than she ever could have imagined, leaving only her to decide if the secret was worth the destruction.“
  • Torn from You (Tear Asunder)Β <— DARK READ/KIDNAP – Bobbi’s recommendation! “Kidnapped.Β Starved.Β Beaten.Β I was alone and fighting to survive.Β When I heard Sculpt’s voice, I thought he was there to save me.Β I was wrong.“
  • The Dark Light of DayΒ by T.M. Frazier <— DARKish read/AGE/SOCIAL ISSUES – Nancy recommends this one, saying: “(She was only 17).” Hey ya!! Good suggestion, Nancy! “Homeless, sleeping in a junkyard, and on the run from a system that has failed her over and over again, she meets Jake, a tattooed blue-eyed biker with secrets that rival her own.”Β Here’s my review ofΒ The Dark Light of Day
  • FlawedΒ byΒ Kate Avelynn <— RELATED – Lia recommends this one: “Taboo!!!! Flawed by kate avelynn at 45% of the book and can’t put down. I like taboossss.. yeeeeeep!” and Stephanie agrees: “I was surprised by how much I liked it”Β and I must agree, too. It definitely had THAT *eeeeeeep* edge. “Sarah O’Brien is alive because of the pact she and her brother made twelve years ago β€” James will protect her from their violent father if she promises to never leave him. For years, she’s watched James destroy his life to save hers. If all he asks for in return is her affection, she’ll give it freely.Until, with a tiny kiss and a broken mind, he asks for more than she can give.” (see my review ofΒ Flawed)
  • Love’s Forbidden FlowerΒ byΒ Diane Rinella <— RELATED – another recommendation by Nancy! “Lily nurtures a secret love for a flawless manβ€”the one who is her soul mate. Donovan is gorgeous, charismatic, and delights in all of Lily’s talents and quirks. Their innate knowledge of each other is almost telepathic. Together they interlock like fine threads creating luxurious silk.Β But society dictates this picture-perfect adoration is the ghastliest of all possibilities.” *eeeeeeeep*
  • From the Chrysalis: a novelΒ byΒ Karen E. Black <— RELATED – Nancy recommends this one, too! “I was unable to sleep because I was trying to remember the name of a “taboo” book I read a while ago. It was FROM THE CHRYSALIS by Karen E. Black & was 1st cousins.” And another *eeeeeeep* from me! “Liza’s bad-boy cousin, the handsome, magnetic D’Arcy “Dace” Devereux is nothing but trouble. Falling in love with him can only make things worse.“
  • Taboo Series Book 1 & 2 BundleΒ by Roxy Queen <— AGE ISSUES! – Angel recommends these: “Fun, sexy and no squicky-ness.” – “I’m a twenty-eight-year-old woman babysitting for the summer, before going to grad school.Β He’s one step away from jailbait (his birthday was eight days ago. Yes, I checked).”
  • Heights of Desire (The Heightsbound Series)Β by Mara White <— AGE ISSUES/SOCIAL/FORBIDDENΒ 40-something married woman meets twenty-something gang member… “Kate Champion, a forty-two-year-old, married mother of two, leads an enviable upper class life of luxury. Her comfortable path takes an unexpected detour after a chance encounter at a neighborhood playground.“
  • PLAUSIBILITYΒ by Jettie Woodruff <— RELATED – Laura says: “Jettie woodruff plausibility allΒ tabooΒ lol x” – “… and a brother who may have loved her a little too much.” Jackie says: “*** taboo*** couldn’t help but to read in 1 sitting” *eeeeeep!!*
  • Under Mr Nolan’s Bed (Revised)Β by Selena Kitt <—- AGE ISSUES/EVERYTHING ELSE (LOL!) Er… wow. This one sounds pretty much as taboo as it gets and I think I *eeeeeped!!!!!* the loudest of all of these when I read this blurb. Sharon recommends it saying: “I read Under Mr. Nolan’s Bed without knowing the taboo nature and I don’t regret it. Β Yup, it was wrong, but I am all about the angst, not the taboo. Β The more turmoil the better! Β What’s wrong with me!” YIKES!!! The Catholic school girl in me feels extra-squicky all of the sudden, but the reviews are actually pretty good.
  • Mobster’s Angel (Mobster Series)Β byΒ Amy Rachiele <— AGE ISSUES – recommended by Laura, saying: “Oh maryse I am like 2% into a booked I just came across that I think u will love geez the taboo is so bloody risky I don’t know if I can handle it but it’s also a mob/mafia story sheesh u have to check it out its mobsters angel by Amy rachiele just read the synopsis ur eyes will bug out” – Really!!?? Okay lemme check out this blurb!! “Love isn’t something you can control. As much as Vito, mobster enforcer, wish he could, he can’t. And falling in love with someone who is close to jailbait age is even tougher. Vito bides his time and waits. For a hasty guy with limited self-control, it’s difficult to curb his impulses.“
  • Sweetest Taboo: A Novel (Sweetest Taboo Series)Β byΒ Eva Marquez <—Β TEACHER-STUDENTΒ recommended by Lisa: “HS girl and her married teacher who also has a child.”
  • Unexpected Consequences (Isthmus Alliance)Β by Sloan Johnson <— Alessia recommends this one! “Yes! Unexpected Consequences. It was fabulous and involved a m/f/m relationship. So good. It was more than just sex. It really explored their relationship with each person involved. It had a lot of depth.”
  • The Siren (The Original Sinners)Β byΒ Tiffany Reisz <— recommended by Tre. And yes… this has three potential love stories, and a few definite *eeeeeep-worthy scenes. Very hard core (in all sorts of ways). And Rebecca agrees: “On your list The Siren by Tiffany Reisz, further books in the series reveal the history of Soren and Kingsley, meeting as damaged teens in a French Catholic boys school, in which comes the most intense taboo m/m love story I’ve ever read, in fact it was my first m/m experience in books. Very sexy, Angsty, heartbreaking, and when I learnt to love Soren hard!!” (Here’s my review ofΒ The Siren)
  • Rode Hard, Put Up Wet (Rough Riders)Β byΒ Lorelei James <β€”- Selena went NUTS for this one! β€œOk this is easy! β€œRode Hard, and Put Up Wet” (Rough Riders #2) by Lorelei James.Β I read this book back in like 2006 or something & it was the first M/M book I’ve ever read. I LOVED IT! I couldn’t get enough. I’m pretty sure I read it like 10 times. The Male/Male sex scene was raw & hard & primal. Nothing like the beautiful Historical Romances or sexy Eroticas I’ve ever read. That book introduced me into a new type of Romance. I’m a M/M junkie now! Read M/M all the time!” β€”> Christine just added this little note: β€œThe Rough Rider series, which is SO fantastic in its own right, has a bit of the MM in the first book of the series…a truly hot scene. The actual book dedicated to it in the series is Rough, Raw and Ready (Rough Riders). It is actually a relationship between a woman, a man who is bi and a gay man. It is a great story and, true to the series, is soooooo hot. Enjoy!β€œ
  • Star-CrossedΒ byΒ Luna Lacour <— TEACHER-STUDENTΒ andΒ recommended by Holly! Her and her classmate turned step-brother make a bet. “When the two of them enter into into their final semester at Trinity Prep, and the buzz around campus is that a gorgeous new teacher has set foot in the classroom, Marius makes Kaitlyn a bet: seduce the man who is now her Literature teacher.“
  • Flirting with ChaosΒ by Kenya Wright <β€” Christine just recommended this one saying β€œBook right up your alley… Just read Flirting with chaos. Has rock stars, and taboo relationships. Β Was good.”
  • Veiled InnocenceΒ by Ella Frank <— TEACHER-STUDENT!!! And JUST RELEASED and it sounds SOOOOOOO good. I love this author! And Emily says: “Veiled Innocence was AMAZING!! I may just venture out and say that it’s the BEST student/teacher I’ve ever read.“
  • Fraternizing (Fraternizing #1)Β by C.C. Brown <— Holly recommends this one! “Fraternizing by cc brown. Alex Cruz a marine corps sergant and Cassie a new marine. Forbidden yet hot“
  • Tears of Tess (Monsters in the Dark #1)Β by Pepper Winters <— DARK READ/STOCKHOLM SYNDROME – recommended by Antonella: “Tears of Tess by Pepper Winters is another great dark read/kidnap. I never thought I’d be into them but I am a convert.” and Amber: “Pepper Winters writes AWESOME dark reads! Tears of Tess and Q. Sex slave ring but little different… Plus she just released Destroyed kinda gray-ish dark.“
  • Never Have I EverΒ byΒ August Clearwing <— DARK READ – recommended by Virginia: “The most disturbing novel I’ve read to date has got to be Never Have I Ever by August Clearwing. I read it last month and I’m still DISTURBED! I had no hesitation rating it five stars though…it was INTENSELY AFFECTING!!!” and Cindi agrees: “Never Have I Ever by August Clearwing! Difficult subject matter but couldn’t put it down. Reminded me of your β€œdark reads”!”
  • The Tied ManΒ byΒ Tabitha McGowan <— DARK READ – recommended by Rebecca! “My favorite guilty pleasure that I read this year was The Tied Man. Great writing, intriguing story, and wonderful characters.” and Mann agrees: “Maryse, this one may be for you because it reminded me of your boy Z! (BDB). Β A gorgeous man controlled by a wicked woman with a Β M/F romance thrown in. Β I love to read something that is different and since most DRs have the girl in peril, this was very refreshing.” Sharon loved it, too! “The Tied Man took me way out of my comfort zone but I loved the book. Broke my heart over and over again!!!”
  • Big SkyΒ by Kitty Thomas <— DARK READ – Siobhan’s suggestion! “There’s a book called Big Sky and it took me waaay out of my comfort zone. And that’s why i loved it. It stayed with me for a long time after.”
  • ImprintedΒ by Darcy Sweet <— EROTICAΒ – Angie suggests this one. And whoa… that blurb sure made my eyes bug out! “Ooohhh….some of the more popular guilty reads that I loved were 50 shades and Thoughtless series….but one that REALLY took me out of my box and I ended up SECRETLY loving was Imprinted by Darcy Sweet.“
  • Flowers In The Attic (Dollanganger)Β by V.C. Andrews <— RELATEDΒ – Lisa suggests this one! “I think any story about siblings falling in love with each other is pretty scandalous. My first read into that type was Flowers in the Attic.” and Sarah agrees: “I’m going to go back a few years and say Flowers in the Attic. Course I was 12 at the time (ok maybe more than a few years) so it might not have quite the same impact on me now.” OH yesssss…. I think this was the first “scandalous” book I read. Perfect fit for this list!
  • LostΒ byΒ Varian Krylov <— RELATED – *ooooof!!* Okay, after receiving this recommendation, I checked out the blurb… three people stranded on a deserted island and Vivian says: “I would have to say β€œLost” by Varian Krylov…I would have never guessed β€œinΒ’e$t” to be so arousing & disturbing at the same time…I enjoyed it more than I should’ve….” Johanna placed it in herΒ “top 3 favorite scandalous books.”
  • AbductionΒ byΒ Varian Krylov <— DARK READ – Kristine recommends this one: “Just read Abduction by Varian Krylov. Extremely dark and a bit disturbing but what can I say??? Sometimes you have to step outside your comfort zoneΒ ;)” and from the blurb —> “…when she’s abducted, she is faced with the real terror of being at the mercy of a cruel stranger. She flees, but in the remote cabin where she takes refuge, will she encounter a danger even more frightening than the kidnapper who is still hunting her?“
  • Sensual Phrase (Kaikan Phrase) Vol.1Β byΒ Mayu Shinjo <— Nathalie suggests this one! “Is it Ok if I pick a manga? I don’t read a lot of scandalous books but My one guilty pleasure is Sensual Phrase by Mayu Shinjo. So wrong but so good.“
  • GAME MISCONDUCT (The Dartmouth Cobras)Β byΒ Bianca Sommerland – Angela loved it: “I just finished reading – game misconduct, by Bianca Sommerland. Talk about steamy. I’m not usually into menage and this book definitely pushed my comfort zone, but it was a fantastic read” andΒ DA says: “I second Game misconduct by Bianca Sommerland”
  • Wicked Pleasure (Bound Hearts)Β by Lora Leigh <— RELATED – Skye recommends this one! “I had finally gotten the chance to finish it gah bought it on amazon. Im pretty open minded when it comes to books.” – “Jaci Wright has been running from the Falladay twins, Chase and Cam, for seven years now.Β Fears of the desires they arouse in her, and the knowledge of the relationship they wanted with her…“
  • Double Time: Sinners On Tour (The Sinners on Tour)Β by Olivia Cunning <— Joan recommends this one! “So the book that took me out of my comfort zone was Double Time by Olivia Cunnings. Now I love her books especially the Sinner’s Series but Trey’s story was crazy!” and Jessica agrees: “I think I’d have to say Double Time by Olivia Cunning. Don’t get me wrong, I abso LOVED the book, but it’s one that made me blush more than once, which isn’t easy to make me do!“
  • LolitaΒ byΒ Vladimir Nabokov <— UNDERAGE ISSUES – Danielle suggests this one: “The most uncomfortable book that I’ve ever read has to be Nabokov’s Lolita. I know its an old classic but the subject matter and reading the story thru the eyes of a predator made the book difficult to read, definitely took me WAY out of my comfort zone.”
  • Prisoner of My DesireΒ byΒ Johanna Lindsey <— This was Kim’s recommendation: “My book was Prisoner of My Desire. The first time I read it I was blown away. It’s pretty tame compared to some of the thing out now. I think FSOG was on the next level.”
  • Rule of ThreeΒ byΒ Kelly Jamieson <— recommended by Helen (“Rule of Three by Kelly Jamieson”) and wow I must say I can see how this could get forbidden-y!! πŸ˜‰ “When wicked-sexy Dag returns to Chicago to catch up with his old college buddy Chris and meet The Girlfriend, none of them are anticipating the unexpected turn of events that switches a loving twosome into a scorching hot threesome. As old feelings resurface, and new attractions are explored, a storm of sexual sparks is unleashed that leads them into forbidden areas.“
  • Personal Assets (Berkley Sensation)Β by Emma Holly <— Timitra suggested this one! “Emma Holly’s Personal Assets definitely was out of my comfort zone but I absolutely loved it and seeked out other books like it when I finished reading it!”
  • PassionateΒ byΒ Sotia Lazu <— recommended by Sofia! “Passionate by Sotia Lazu is definitely Taboo. Married man falls for his stepson’s girlfriend. Hot as anything!”
NEW ADD-ONS!!! Added 09-02-2015
  • Priest: A Love StoryΒ byΒ Sierra SimoneΒ <— FORBIDDEN LOVE – Julie recommends this one, saying: “I did *NOT* want to leave this comment on FB because conservative friends and family members might see it, LOL!! But!! Maryse, I highly recommend Priest by Sierra Simone. Here’s a blurb from the synopsis on Goodreads: β€œβ€¦My name is Tyler Anselm Bell. I’m twenty-nine years old. Six months ago, I broke my vow of celibacy on the altar of my own church, and God help me, I would do it again.” That’s pretty taboo if you ask me!!! But wow, it was an awesome book! Very cold shower-worthy, lol!”
  • Can’t Have YouΒ byΒ CozItRunsInMyBloodΒ <—Β RELATED – Serena found us something along the lines of “Forbidden“!! *GASP*!!!! She says: “I’ve searched long and hard for something similar always ended up finding poor imitations, heavy on the smut light on the heart, but finally I found one I think you’ll enjoy! Can’t Have You. …Brother & Sister, twins even begin to have new feelings for each other. A lot of angst, denial, confusion & yes heat. The same way I rooted for the characters for a happily ever after in Forbidden, I did for Edward & Bella (don’t let the twilight fan fiction scare you away, only similarities are names, plot is unbelievably good) This author has something special. Writing was fantastic. It’s a 40 something chapter read but I became so invested & know I won’t be able to walk away from this one without a book hangover. I haven’t cried over a story for over a year, not to mention wanting to strangle the lead characters for their behavior. But just as frustrating as it can be, it’s also tender hearted & so sweet you want to cry with joy. Not to mention some pretty scorching scenes. Please let me know if you decide to read it. I’d really like to know your opinionΒ :)“
  • Seduction & Sacrifice (Hearts of Fire)Β byΒ Miranda LeeΒ <— AGE ISSUES AND MORE! Tarynn found us these! “Miranda Lee’s Hearts of Fire series really stays with you. I read it years ago and nothing I’ve read since compares to it in intensity. Age issues! Lots of other issues…Book 1: Seduction and Sacrifice Book 2: Desire and Deception”
  • Desire & Deception (Hearts of Fire)Β byΒ Miranda Lee <— AGE ISSUES AND MORE!Β and here’s #2!
  • Confessions of an Alli Cat (The Cougar Chronicles, #1)Β by Courtney Cole <— AGE ISSUES! LucyLou recommends this one! “β€œConfessions of an Ali Cat” by Courtney Cole has a serious taboo relationship and some of the funniest scenes that I have ever read, Laugh out loud hilarious. It’s really great”
  • The Beauty Series: A Sexy Modern Fairy Tale Boxed Set (The Beauty Series Books 1-4)Β by Skye Warren <—Β TEACHER-STUDENT!!!Β Jen says this one!! “I might have missed it on your list by what about The Beauty Series by Skye Warren. Steamy! Professor/student”
  • The Ground RulesΒ by Roya Carmen <— SPOUSE SWAP!! My favorite latest “taboo” book… where two married couples decide to *ahem* do stuff (separately) with each other’s spouses. With permission, as long as nobody talks about it to the spouse. Or bad mouths the other spouse. Or gets jealous. But you know how that goes… (:P tee hee!!!) (my review)
  • Crosstown Crush: A Sins In the City NovelΒ by Cara McKenna <β€” CUCKOLD FANTASYΒ EROTICA/often taboo author that so many of us love!! In this one, her alpha-male husband likes a different kind of sexual fun with his wife. Another man… he shares… and… stuff. I haven’t read it yet but you know I wanna!
NEW ADD-ONS 02-19-2016
  • Ruin MeΒ by Cara McKenna <— HER BOYFRIEND SAYS SHE CAN… Malin recommends it saying: “Smart erotica, well written and taboo. Loved it.”
  • Tampa: A NovelΒ byΒ Alissa NuttingΒ <— TEACHER-STUDENT &Β HOLY MOLY LOOK AT THAT COVER! *eye bugging out* So innocent and yet so… NOT. Tee hee! I remember when one of our favorite authors was reading this it was blowing her mind on Facebook. I read the blurb, all excited and *gulp* … I backed away slowly. LOL!! BUT OMG IS THIS PERFECT FOR THIS LIST??!!! Cassie recommends this one!! “β€œCeleste Price, a smoldering 26-year-old middle-school teacher in Florida, unrepentantly recounts her elaborate and sociopathically determined seduction of a 14-year-old student.”” and Carol agrees! “Cassie, yesssssss TAMPA!” and Amber says: “Tampa was INSANE in the strangest, weirdest, realest way“
  • The Sordid Promise (A Breaking Insanity Novel Book 1)Β byΒ Courtney Lane <— Elissa suggests this one! “Oh Maryse there cannot be a list like this without mentioning a new arrival to dark, erotica Courtney Lane! The Sordid Promise is a crazy, dark, did I say dark? Erotic romance. You will be blown away!!” and marina agrees! “and yes, totally agree with Elissa too re. The Sordid Promise. Craziness.”
  • Wanderlust: A Dark Romance NovelΒ by Skye Warren <— DARK READΒ KIDNAPPEDΒ Antonella reminds me of a good one!!! “One that always sticks out for me was Wanderlust by Skye Warren. I read it a while ago now but I still remember it being dark/taboo and wanting them to get together even though it was so wrong.”
  • The Lost: A Crow City NovelΒ byΒ Cole McCadeΒ <— TRIGGER WARNING!! Molly says: “I’ve just finished The Lost by Cole McCade. Dark, erotic, taboo and my read of the year so far. Definitely worth a mention.” and Grey agrees! “Just finished The Lost…. Wow. How to write a review on this one is hard. Intense. Real. Gripping, raw, painful. Very well written… Just… Wow. His trigger earnings were on point, points of this book were dark enough that even with a flashlight I couldn’t see in front of me. Detailed , explicit… Evocative, this is not a passive read. You will *feel* if/when you read this book. 4.5 stars from me… I think the only thing keeping it from a 5 is the fact that I want to know more… After the story officially ends, there’s loose ends that I just want to know about…“
  • Asking for ItΒ by Lilah Pace <— TAKEN BY FORCE FANTASY and marina reminds us that this one belongs on the list! “I felt like β€œAsking for It” was taboo.” And Allison agrees: “another book I read that I COULD NOT PUT DOWN was Asking For It by Lilah Pace. Oh. My. Gerd.Taboo, but the reasons behind the heroine’s hangups seem so realistic and make me feel less squeamish about LOVING the book so much. So, so, SO hot. So hot.I highly recommend it!”Β Yep! Right there with ya! (my review)
  • It’s All RelativeΒ by S.C. Stephens <— RELATEDΒ SO GOOOOOOOD AND STEAMY AND SO WRONG AND SO RIGHT!!! I read this one back when it was free onΒ Feedbooks, and OMG I cringed, and I swooned and I couldn’t put it down. I was shocked and appalled and titillated all at the same time. And what a twist!! Things unknown… things known… and all of it just keeps you on the edge of your gasp worthy glee-seat! Amy agrees: “…it was one of those that worked me over somethin’ awful. I think being privy as the reader to *you know what* made it so much harder to read the struggle. And the roommate/friend situation (April, I think?)…omg…”Β It’s up for pre-order (coming out SOON!!!) and here’s my review. And Sharon agrees! “Oh, β€œIt’s All Relative” was a really angsty and naughty book. Such taboo-ness. I loved it. I gobbled up EVERYTHING SC Stephens wrote after Thoughtless and I read it all for free one chapter at a time. I am tempted to reread this new version to compare them.”
  • Maldeamores: (Lovesick) (Heightsbound Series Book 3)Β by Mara White <— RELATEDΒ Nicole suggests this one! “Maldeamores by Mara White is really amazing!”
  • Priest: A Love StoryΒ byΒ Sierra SimoneΒ <— THE TITLE SAYS IT ALL πŸ˜‰ andΒ Julie recommends this one! “I did *NOT* want to leave this comment on FB because conservative friends and family members might see it, LOL!! But!! Maryse, I highly recommend Priest by Sierra Simone. Here’s a blurb from the synopsis on Goodreads:β€œβ€¦My name is Tyler Anselm Bell. I’m twenty-nine years old. Six months ago, I broke my vow of celibacy on the altar of my own church, and God help me, I would do it again.” That’s pretty taboo if you ask me!!! But wow, it was an awesome book! Very cold shower-worthy, lol!” and Gabby agrees: “Priest by Sierra Simone… I seriously could not put it down. I even lost sleep over itΒ Β hands down best taboo book I’ve read in a while.”
  • Sleeping Beauty TrilogyΒ byΒ A. N. Roquelaure,Β Anne Rice <—Β Jenee recommends this series! “How about the classic Sleeping Beauty Trilogy A.N. Roquelaure . I read it over 10 years ago but it is fantastic! and she is releasing a 4th book… Woo!”
  • Can’t Have You by cozitrunsinmybloodΒ <—Β RELATEDΒ Serena found us this one!! “Maryse – Forbidden is one of my favorite books. I’ve searched long and hard for something similar always ended up finding poor imitations, heavy on the smut light on the heart, but finally I found one I think you’ll enjoy! Can’t Have You. …Brother & Sister, twins even begin to have new feelings for each other. A lot of angst, denial, confusion & yes heat. The same way I rooted for the characters for a happily ever after in Forbidden, I did for Edward & Bella (don’t let the twilight fan fiction scare you away, only similarities are names, plot is unbelievably good) This author has something special. Writing was fantastic. It’s a 40 something chapter read but I became so invested & know I won’t be able to walk away from this one without a book hangover. I haven’t cried over a story for over a year, not to mention wanting to strangle the lead characters for their behavior. But just as frustrating as it can be, it’s also tender hearted & so sweet you want to cry with joy. Not to mention some pretty scorching scenes. Please let me know if you decide to read it. I’d really like to know your opinionΒ :)“
  • ObsessedΒ by R.J. Lewis <—Β RELATEDΒ Julie recommends this one! “Obsessed by R.J. Lewis”
  • The Life of Anna: The Complete StoryΒ byΒ Marissa HoneycuttΒ <—Β DARKEST OF THE DARK READS (I won’t even try ’em ’cause I’m too scared to even go there). So many in our crew could barely put ’em down (and cringed in absolute horror) through this one! MichelleS: “Life of Anna for … wow – I bought them separately. Darkest of the dark reads there. Every taboo I can think of, actually… I can’t UNSEE that stuff. *shudder*” and Fabi agrees: “The Life of Anna books are so crazy dark that there should be a separate category for them. Jean recommended them and MichelleS has read the first 4. We’ve all likened them to a train wreck that with morbid fascination, we can’t look away from. I take loooong breaks between books. But I will finish the series.“
  • Natural LoveΒ byΒ S CeliΒ <— RELATEDΒ Anna recommends this one! “Just finished Natural Love- BTW- the taboo isn’t the different social classes, it is that the characters are step-siblings. Lots of tension!”
  • Crossing The Line (A Taboo Love series Book 3)Β byΒ M.D. Saperstein <— Melissa recommends it! Β I had a chance to read an advanced copy and is was kinda hot if you like m/m stories.”
  • Second ChancesΒ by H.M. Ward Β <—Β AGE ISSUESΒ Jean says: “Slow buildup and taboo relationship (he is 10 years younger than her)… Yeah it’s good!”

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Maryjo
Maryjo
6 years ago

The Education Series by Jane Harvey-Berrick is fantastic! It’s coming out in a bundle soon too!

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Lisa
Lisa
6 years ago

Plenty of Fish by Scott Hildreth (not sure what category this falls in as I had to keep shaking my head and start reading something else quickly). Also there’s: Tex by Dahlia West (BDSM to the extreme), I’m reading The Wrath of Sin by Melissa Andrea now (Grief/Stockholm Syndrome)

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Lisa
Lisa
6 years ago

Oh! Don’t forget Slide and Rare by Garrett Leigh! Wonderful story about Ash and Pete (m/m, mental illness, drug addiction) but a beautiful story. Highly recommend!

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Amy
Amy
6 years ago

OMG, my gut clenched just seeing Forbidden up there. And It’s All Relative? *biting my fist* S.C. Stephens can write some angst! Um, Keira, Kellan and Denny?!? Looks like I’m going one-click shopping and making up a new collection in my Kindle app. *hee hee*

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Rachel
Rachel
6 years ago

Ooooo! I’m going to read through this list one by one! I’ve only read a few of these. I read It’s All Relative twice when it was free on Smashwords. Soooo good! I’ll be curious to read new reviews when it’s released! Thanks for the list!

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Antonella
Antonella
6 years ago

Tears of Tess by Pepper Winters is another great dark read/kidnap. I never thought I’d be into them but I am a convert.

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Nancy Parken
Nancy Parken
6 years ago

I think Sex Love Repeat by Alessandra Torre could be considered taboo, too. Her two lovers ****, but don’t want to give too much of the story away for those who have not read it. It really was a tangled mess!

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Maryse
Maryse
Maryse's Book Blog
6 years ago

Good suggestions guys! I’m addin’ ’em!! πŸ˜€

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Maryse
Maryse
Maryse's Book Blog
6 years ago

Rachel… right?? OMG I knew that we knew but the fact that… well… you know. BLEW MY MIND!!!

And the TENSION? WHOA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That book was smokin’ hot especially ’cause of how insistent they were to NOT… *blush*

Yep. *giggle*

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Maryse
Maryse
Maryse's Book Blog
6 years ago

Amy… just you wait. The day it comes out, I may even do a re-read of “It’s All Relative”. πŸ˜‰

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Amber B
Amber B
6 years ago

Pepper Winters writes AWESOME dark reads! Tears by Tess and Q. Sex slave ring but little different as he saves them. Plus she just released Destroyed kinda gray-ish dark. πŸ™‚

And I loved Nashoda Rose.

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Yolanda
Yolanda
6 years ago

Hi I didn’t know any where else to go on your site to ask you this question…. Will you be doing a book review on J.R Wards new book The King ?? I loved it & would really like to know what u thought about it. Thanks

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Amy
Amy
6 years ago

Ooooh, you brave lady. I read it a while back when it was free (can’t remember of the life of me which platform), and it was one of those that worked me over somethin’ awful. I think being privy as the reader to *you know what* made it so much harder to read the struggle. And the roommate/friend situation (April, I think?)…omg… Looking forward to your review. πŸ™‚

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Maryse
Maryse
Maryse's Book Blog
6 years ago

Yolanda, I will be reviewing shortly. πŸ™‚

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Sofia Grey
Sofia Grey
6 years ago

Passionate by Sotia Lazu is definitely Taboo. Married man falls for his stepson’s girlfriend. Hot as anything!

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Maryse
Maryse
Maryse's Book Blog
Reply to  Sofia Grey
6 years ago

Ohhh yes! Thank you Sofia! πŸ˜€

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Diane Rinella
Diane Rinella
6 years ago

Thank you for the mention of Love’s Forbidden Flower. I appreciate the support.
Cheers!
Diane (the author)

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Jen
Jen
6 years ago

I might have missed it on your list by what about The Beauty Series by Skye Warren. Steamy! Professor/student

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Louise
Louise
6 years ago

Tempted by Megan Hart needs to come down in e-reader price world. I want to read but I don’t want to pay $8+ for it.

Anyway, great list! I apparently like taboo…cause I read most of Bonnie Dee’s books (& there always a little taboo in there usually)….Forbidden seriously broke my heart in two. Loved On the Island. Read all of CJ Roberts & Madeline Sheehan’s book and am a fan! Sex Love Repeat was good too! Yup, I like a bit of taboo with a side of romance. πŸ™‚

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Meek
Meek
6 years ago

This book: From the Chrysalis: a novel” it’s free right now on amazon from $5.99 to $0.00

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Anna
Anna
6 years ago

I love so many of these! I’ve been wanting to read Losst by Varian Krylov for a while, but haven’t quite been able to pull the trigger yet.

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LucyLou
LucyLou
6 years ago

“Confessions of an Ali Cat” by Courtney Cole has a serious taboo relationship and some of the funniest scenes that I have ever read, Laugh out loud hilarious. It’s really great and one of Tarryn Fisher’s favorite books.
https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Alli-Cat-Cougar-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B009W9QTVY

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Nicole S
Nicole S
6 years ago

I loved Heights of Desire (The Heightsbound Series) by Mara White!! Any word on when the next book will be released? Thanks:)

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Brittany
Brittany
6 years ago

I didn’t realize I was a fan of taboo books until I read your “Highly Recommended Risque, Taboo and Forbidden Love Stories” list and noticed that I had read almost all of them. Oops. Oh well. πŸ™‚

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Laura
Laura
6 years ago

Well I just read the tied man from this lists and I’m putting it in the freezer, amazingly good but hard to read worse than captive in the dark or jettie woodruffs books! And those had me scared at parts but this THIS! Oh people are sooo horrible one really bad scene had me crying! But the story was amazing I would recommend it if u can handle it!

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Tarynn
6 years ago

Miranda Lee’s Hearts of Fire series really stays with you. I read it years ago and nothing I’ve read since compares to it in intensity. Age issues! Lots of other issues…

Book 1: Seduction and Sacrifice
Book 2: Desire and Deception

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Catherine L Byrne
6 years ago

Great list. I LOVE the theme of Forbidden Love. Thanks.

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Serena
Serena
6 years ago

Maryse – Forbidden is one of my favorite books. I’ve searched long and hard for something similar always ended up finding poor imitations, heavy on the smut light on the heart, but finally I found one I think you’ll enjoy! Can’t Have You. (Free-link below)
Brother & Sister, twins even begin to have new feelings for each other. A lot of angst, denial, confusion & yes heat. The same way I rooted for the characters for a happily ever after in Forbidden, I did for Edward & Bella (don’t let the twilight fan fiction scare you away, only similarities are names, plot is unbelievably good) This author has something special. Writing was fantastic. It’s a 40 something chapter read but I became so invested & know I won’t be able to walk away from this one without a book hangover. I haven’t cried over a story for over a year, not to mention wanting to strangle the lead characters for their behavior. But just as frustrating as it can be, it’s also tender hearted & so sweet you want to cry with joy. Not to mention some pretty scorching scenes. Please let me know if you decide to read it. I’d really like to know your opinion πŸ™‚
free book: Can’t have you –
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Jenee
Jenee
6 years ago

How about the classic Sleeping Beauty Trilogy A.N. Roquelaure . I read it over 10 years ago but it is fantastic! and she is releasing a 4th book in April 2015. Woo!

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Becky
Becky
5 years ago

I thought “It’s All Relatve” was supposed to be published LAST YEAR??? Dying to read this book, what gives?!

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Julie D
Julie D
5 years ago

I did *NOT* want to leave this comment on FB because conservative friends and family members might see it, LOL!! But!! Maryse, I highly recommend Priest by Sierra Simone. Here’s a blurb from the synopsis on Goodreads:

“…My name is Tyler Anselm Bell. I’m twenty-nine years old. Six months ago, I broke my vow of celibacy on the altar of my own church, and God help me, I would do it again.”

That’s pretty taboo if you ask me!!! But wow, it was an awesome book! Very cold shower-worthy, lol!

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Nicole
Nicole
5 years ago

Maldeamores by Mara White is really amazing!

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Antonella
Antonella
5 years ago

One that always sticks out for me was Wanderlust by Skye Warren. I read it a while ago now but I still remember it being dark/taboo and wanting them to get together even though it was so wrong.

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Leigh-Ann
Leigh-Ann
5 years ago

Step Brother Dearest by Penelope Ward
& Step Brother Inked by Violet Blaze both really good books.

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marina
marina
5 years ago

Great list! I missed it when it was first posted. I felt like “Asking for It” was taboo. And also Three, Two, One by JA Huss. Sorry if these are mentioned and I missed it…

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Maryse
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5 years ago

Thank you Marina and agreed!!! I’ll be adding these in. YAY!

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Elissa
Elissa
5 years ago

Oh Maryse there cannot be a list like this without mentioning a new arrival to dark, erotica Courtney Lane! The Sordid Promise is a crazy, dark, did I say dark? Erotic romance. You will be blown away!!

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Maryse
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5 years ago

OMG Elissa!!! I wanna read it!!!!!!! Thank you SO much. *happy wiggle*

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marina
marina
5 years ago

Sure!! And yes, totally agree with Elissa too re. The Sordid Promise. Craziness. Also, Begging for It too…

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Molly
Molly
5 years ago

Fab list! My TBR list has just increased. I’ve just finished The Lost by Cole McCade. Dark, erotic, taboo and my read of the year so far. Definitely worth a mention.

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Cassie
Cassie
5 years ago

Tampa by Alissa Nutting “Celeste Price, a smoldering 26-year-old middle-school teacher in Florida, unrepentantly recounts her elaborate and sociopathically determined seduction of a 14-year-old student.”

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Carol Brigid
Carol Brigid
5 years ago

OHHHH BOYYYYY I just broke the bank at Amazon, LOL!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for listing all of these books!!! Ever since I read The Thorn Birds I have looked for similar books with “forbidden” love. Here is my new Master List!

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Carol Brigid
Carol Brigid
5 years ago

Cassie, yesssssss TAMPA!

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Sarah
Sarah
5 years ago

Maybe someday, love in english and stepbrother dearest were kind of taboo too. But brilliant reads nontheless.

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Wendy
Wendy
5 years ago

Any recommendations for a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde adaptation…I know I know but I love that book.

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Laila
Laila
5 years ago

does anyone know any similar books to forbidden, flawed and can’t have you? Thanks

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Amy
Amy
5 years ago

Laila, there is one called Love’s Forbidden Flower…same subject but different circumstances, and because of that it just felt icky to me as opposed to how sympathetic I felt for them in Forbidden. BUT you may enjoy it so don’t let my opinion sway you. πŸ˜‰

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Malin
Malin
5 years ago

Ruin me by Cara McKenna. Smart erotica, well written and taboo. Loved it.

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Maryse
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5 years ago

Thank you Malin!!!

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Danielle
Danielle
5 years ago

I love every book you recommend and have been following your blog for years now, back when Fifty Shades of Grey and Beautiful Disaster were still self-published gems. πŸ™‚ Anyway, I’m not sure why Stanton Adore by T.L. Swan isn’t really on anyone’s radar. It’s taboo and super angsty! It is a trilogy though, so be prepared for cliffhangers.

She’s kryptonite.
Sensual, sweet, and as annoyingly perfect as she was when I left 7 years ago.
My body remembers the way she felt underneath me, and wants her again.
My heart remembers the way she crushed it and wants as far away as possible.
But she’s everywhere, haunting me, torturing me, driving me past all logical reason.
I need to forget her, move on and get her out of my system, but to do that,
I need to have her one.
Last.
Time.
It started as a kiss.
We never meant to fall in love.
But I was 17 and carefree,
And he was 19, beautiful and forbidden.
Our families never would have accepted it…
And I broke his heart to save his future.
Now the boy I loved 7 years ago is the man I can’t have.
He’s grown into everything my body craves, my heart demands…
and my sense of decency rejects. Less

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Maryse
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Reply to  Danielle
4 years ago

Thank you Danielle!!

It’s a trilogy and all there books are out? WELL THAT SOUNDS PERFECT!!!

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Mel
Mel
4 years ago

I just finished reading Repeat It Today With Tears by Anne Peile. It’s about a daughter who tracks down and seduces her absentee father – who he thinks immigrated with her mother to Australia when she was a child and subsequently has no idea who she is – in 1970s London. It’s such a sweet love story, though.

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Kris
Kris
4 years ago

Just found this website and was looking for books in this genre. Thanks for a great list. I wanted to add one of my own. Tainted Black (A Forbidden Romance) By Shanora Williams. This is an amazing book about a girl falling in love with her best friends father. I will *spoiler*. Other than that this was a great story!

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Nicole S.
Nicole S.
4 years ago

I agree, Kris! I loved Tainted Black, as well. Highly recommend:)

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StaceyBrooke
StaceyBrooke
4 years ago

I have a recommendation!! Balance by Lucia Franco. It was so freaking good. I can’t wait for the second in the series. Holy cliffhanger! It’s a coach/gymnast forbidden love story.

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Liz
Liz
4 years ago

I just finished Balance by Lucia Franco and OMG is all I have to say about that.

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Maryse
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Reply to  Liz
4 years ago

Liz, is it a GOOD OMG or…?

I’m always intrigued by the OMG books. πŸ˜€

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Liz
Liz
3 years ago

Omg….amazing

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Liz
Liz
3 years ago

But don’t read it yet…
Cliffhanger is unbelievable. I tell mysel everytime don’t read books until the whole thing is out.

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Malin
Malin
3 years ago

The Empathy series Box set By Ker Dukey.

From a reader posted on Amazon: “Ker Dukey gives and insane amount of taboo in this series, I may even question her sanity after this going forward but I applaud her so much for being able to write this kind of book. Be prepared to be disgusted, in love, angry, heartbroken for the characters in this book. The depth the author allows you into each head of the character is flawless and gives you no option but to put yourself in their shoes and just go along for the crazy ride. If you are even somewhat a far of Dark reads, this is definitely for you. Be prepared to be blown away and you will not be put back in your same seat once the ride is over. “

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Maryse
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Reply to  Malin
3 years ago

Oooooh yes thank you for that, Malin. Sounds crazy and I’m so intrigued!!!

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Malin
Malin
3 years ago

Thank YOU for making this list. I’ve had sooo much fun reading many of the books listed. Enjoy the Empathy series! Greetings from Sweden

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Malin
Malin
3 years ago

Stepbrother’s Rules: A 1950’s Ageplay Romance by RenΓ©e Rose

Part of a Review posted on Amazon:
This is book is pure unadulterated, taboo, erotica. The best part is the author doesn’t drag out the drama so you get to enjoy the growing, sensual relationship between the couple. Heroine has had a kinda “hero” worship on the hero growing up. Hero is older, not by much, and sensed the attraction but fought against it for good reasons. But when heroine gets herself into trouble in her college dorm room that puts her in a bind. She needs a close place to stay. Well the convenience, proximity and access creates a combustible electric sexual charge atmosphere that has hero acting in instincts and doing things that even he was surprised he was doing but being unable to stop it. It was intense. It was hawt. It was erotic. I think what added to the intensity was the feeling of forbidden attraction that was too taboo, even for that time. If you enjoy erotic taboo romance stories this book is for you.

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Paula
Paula
3 years ago

This might be a little too taboo, however I recently read two books that contained underage sex/desire, and found both fascinating.

The First was Tampa by Alissa Nutting, and the second was End of Alice by A.M Holmes. Both books are highly sexually graphic.

Tampa is about a young female teacher who is sexually attracted to fourteen year-old boys and will do anything in her power to seduce them.

End of Alice is narrated by a middle-aged pedophile who is serving a life sentence in prison. He receives correspondence from a 19-year-old girl who plans to seduce her 12-year-old neighbour. He encourages her and gives her tips on seducing children and delights in the girl’s letters detailing her progress.

What I am looking for: A highly erotic book where the main plot is focused on underage sex and/or desire.

Thanks in advance for any recommendations.

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Christine Sporing
Christine Sporing
3 years ago

Where can I purchase these books

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Maryse
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Reply to  Christine Sporing
3 years ago

Hi Christine!

Each one links to the Amazon/Kindle version. I hope that helps! πŸ™‚

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Chocolycra
Chocolycra
3 years ago

I cried like a baby after reading FORBIDDEN.. Omg.. Why oh why Lochie?!! You literally broke my heart!! I was rooting for Maya and Lochie all the way.. Didn’t even see their love as taboo..

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Maryse
Maryse
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Reply to  Chocolycra
3 years ago

What an ending!!

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Neha
Neha
9 months ago

Life of anna
Most horrible and disturbing 5 book series

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Neha
Neha
Reply to  Neha
9 months ago

Life os anna series by merissa honeycutt

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Harper
Harper
5 months ago

This list is missing the ultimate taboo author: K. Webster. Every book I read by her is pretty outrageous, especially because they are novellas. They are far from 5 stars, but they are exactly what I wanted when I was looking for a forbidden romance.
The best for me are The Wild (father/daughter romance) and Hale (brother/sister romance)

Forbidden by Seven Rue is very much a taboo read too (reverse harem with a stepfather/stepdaughter romance, plus age-gap).

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