Ryan Reed's Blog
June 18, 2025
Forbidden Lessons - Now A Full-Length Novel
ATTN all fans of the Academic Affairs series!
When I first started writing these stories, I was stepping into a new genre and learning what readers like you wanted most. What began as a planned set of novellas quickly evolved into longer, more layered books—because you kept asking for more. And I heard you.
I'm thrilled to announce that Forbidden Lessons, the very first story in the series, has been fully expanded into a novel!
This week, I’ll be running a promotion for the updated version, but you can get an early look. Whether you’re rereading or reviewing for the first time, I hope you’ll enjoy diving back into Alex and Julian’s world.
The heart of the story remains the same, but I’ve deepened the emotional arc between our two leads—how they navigate their intense, inconvenient attraction—and expanded their interactions with supporting characters.
Ethan, who many of you loved in Book 4, plays a bigger role here, and his signature dry wisdom is on full display. Plus, there are a few Easter eggs tucked in for readers who’ve followed the whole series.
Request the ARC via BookSirens:
https://booksirens.com/book/W8HUE51/K...
(Feel free to share this link with a friend who might enjoy the series too!)
Thanks again for all your support. These books wouldn’t exist without you.
-Ryan
When I first started writing these stories, I was stepping into a new genre and learning what readers like you wanted most. What began as a planned set of novellas quickly evolved into longer, more layered books—because you kept asking for more. And I heard you.
I'm thrilled to announce that Forbidden Lessons, the very first story in the series, has been fully expanded into a novel!
This week, I’ll be running a promotion for the updated version, but you can get an early look. Whether you’re rereading or reviewing for the first time, I hope you’ll enjoy diving back into Alex and Julian’s world.
The heart of the story remains the same, but I’ve deepened the emotional arc between our two leads—how they navigate their intense, inconvenient attraction—and expanded their interactions with supporting characters.
Ethan, who many of you loved in Book 4, plays a bigger role here, and his signature dry wisdom is on full display. Plus, there are a few Easter eggs tucked in for readers who’ve followed the whole series.
Request the ARC via BookSirens:
https://booksirens.com/book/W8HUE51/K...
(Feel free to share this link with a friend who might enjoy the series too!)
Thanks again for all your support. These books wouldn’t exist without you.
-Ryan
