Former NFL player Asher Hale arrives in Peachwood Grove seeking a fresh start, he’s unprepared to fall for Izzie Grant—the girl he once knew, now a captivating businesswoman. The sight of her with another man awakens deep, forbidden feelings, challenging the boundaries set by her brother, his best friend.
Izzie’s teenage crush on Asher reignites as they find themselves living under one roof. Despite her brother’s warnings, their mutual attraction is undeniable and intensifies with each encounter.
When a local competition throws them even closer together, their attraction reaches a boiling point.
Faced with a choice between love and family loyalty, Izzie and Asher must decide if their forbidden romance is worth risking everything. Will they choose their hearts, or will family ties pull them apart?
Forbidden Love and Lattes is a heartwarming romance novella and the 3rd installment in the Sweetheart Scones & Stories series but can be enjoyed as a standalone.
Set in the quaint town of Peachwood Grove, Georgia, the story follows Izzie Grant, a marketing specialist and twin sister to Dalton, who reconnects with Asher Hale, her brother’s bf and ex-NFL player. Dalton’s longstanding rule that his sisters are “off‑limits” sets the stage for a steamy, forbidden romance.
The story is a cozy, emotionally charged romance with popular romance tropes—brother’s best friend, forbidden romance, small-town romance, and friends to lovers! The story also has strong themes of family loyalty & showcases authentic dynamics between adult siblings. Ozzie & Asher have a steamy romance that leans towards sweet dialogue rather than anything graphic.
With just 98 pages & a 2.5-hour audiobook runtime, this novella can be devoured in a single sitting. The story moves quickly & packs a lot of emotional intensity into its short pages. The coffee shop setting & community competition subplot truly bring out the cozy, small-town charm.
If you’re looking for a steamy romance with heart, Southern charm, and family stakes, this novella & series is a great option!
Narrator Performance
The audiobook is expertly narrated by Andi Eloise and Ryan Lee Dunlap, who also voice the first 2 novellas in the series. Both narrators deliver consistent, engaging duet performances in all audiobooks, making them binge-worthy.
Andi Eloise provides an animated, emotive voice to capture Izzie’s southern charm and strong personality. Ryan Lee Dunlap uses a rich, steady voice for Asher that conveys his quiet confidence and emotional restraint. The performances complement each other, and the chemistry shines through in the heated romance!
Narrator Performance
The audiobook is expertly narrated by Andi Eloise and Ryan Lee Dunlap, who also voice the first 2 novellas in the series. Both narrators deliver consistent, engaging duet performances in all audiobooks, making them binge-worthy.
Andi Eloise provides an animated, emotive voice to capture Izzie’s southern charm and strong personality. Ryan Lee Dunlap uses a rich, steady voice for Asher that conveys his quiet confidence and emotional restraint. The performances complement each other, and the chemistry shines through in the heated romance!
The audiobook is expertly narrated by Andi Eloise and Ryan Lee Dunlap, who also voice the first 2 novellas in the series. Both narrators deliver consistent, engaging duet performances in all audiobooks, making them binge-worthy.
Andi Eloise provides an animated, emotive voice to capture Izzie’s southern charm and strong personality. Ryan Lee Dunlap uses a rich, steady voice for Asher that conveys his quiet confidence and emotional restraint. The performances complement each other, and the chemistry shines through in the heated romance!
