THE FORBIDDEN MAN by Elle Wright (July 28, 2015; Forever Mass Market; The Edge of Scandal #1) In Love With the Wrong Man Sydney Williams has forgiven her fiancé, Den, more times than she can count. But his latest betrayal just days before their wedding is too big to ignore. Shocking her friends and family, she calls off the engagement. She walks out on Den . . . and into the arms of his brother, Morgan. Known as a player, Morgan Smith has secretly spent years fighting his feelings for Sydney. When Den’s latest dirty deed leaves Sydney devastated, Morgan can’t stop himself from coming to her rescue. What begins as friendship quickly escalates into all-consuming passion. Despite their intense connection, Sydney would rather deny her desire than come between brothers. But as Morgan is determined to make Sydney his, Den won’t give her up without a fight . . . Excerpt: “Are you still feeling cold?” he asked, adjusting the heater and finishing off the contents of his flask. “Actually, I’m feeling pretty hot.” She jumped when he started coughing. “Are you okay?” He wiped his mouth. “I’m straight.” “You sure?” Syd studied his face as she smoothed her hand over his back. “Yeah.” He closed the flask and tucked it back into his pocket. “It’s the liquor.” “Huh?” “The bourbon.” He patted his pocket. “It’s making you hot.” “Somehow I doubt that,” she mumbled. “What?” he asked, leaning in closer. I doubt it’s the liquor. “Forget it. I’m cold again.” She burrowed into him. “You want me to make you hot?” he asked. Her eyes flashed to his and her lips parted. “I meant . . .” He cleared his throat and shifted in his seat. “Uh, I can turn the heat up.” “No.” She forced a smile and lowered her gaze. “It’s fine.” When his hand caressed her cheek, her eyes closed of their own volition. Time seemed to stand still. She felt his warm breath on her skin above her lips. “I think—” She dug her nails into his knee. “Maybe you should call Kent again. See where he is.” He slid his thumb down the side of her neck. She exhaled. So this is what Terry McMillan meant when she waited to exhale?  “Because this isn’t going anywhere good. You’re acting like you want to kiss me and I know that’s not true,” she joked. […]