A Surgeon's Forbidden Attraction

by Tara Tamson

Reed Blackwood disrupts everything I've ever known.

He's my best friend’s father, a billionaire surgeon with a commanding presence that's simply inescapable.

At his elite medical facility, he's my boss, a figure of authority I should steer clear of.

But our verbal sparring sparks a fire neither of us can ignore, breaking through my carefully maintained composure.

The age gap, my ambitious career, and loyalty to Lexie—every rule I’ve held onto threatens to unravel.

Then, the unthinkable---A fake engagement to protect us from the chaos that looms.

As we pretend our way through public scrutiny…close quarters dissolve the divide, pushing us into dangerously intimate territory.

I've always been focused, driven, and in control, yet with Reed, I find myself awash in tumultuous desire.

I'm standing on the edge, willing to sacrifice all I’ve worked for, for a love that's off-limits and intoxicating.

Caught in this whirlwind, we play our parts impeccably—or so it seems.

The ultimate challenge awaits; can we survive the storm to claim the love we never expected?

359 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 1, 2025

Reviews

[Trina Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG this was a great story. It was a steamy page turner and the suspense was so intense. I was on the edge of my seat and I couldn't even put it down. Reed was a surgeon who had a past with Maya Father . Maya and Reed romance was forbidden in a big way. But he was intrigued with Maya beauty. But this relationship was out of control as the sparks between them had ignited the flame within their souls and the chemistry was spicy hot and the physical attraction was totally of passion and tension. One night with him will change her life forever in this moment. Could this be love for them both or just a physical attraction.
I highly recommend this book and you won't be disappointed. I received advance copy of this book via Bookfunnel and am voluntarily leaving my honest review. Trina Jones

[Merry Jelks-Emmanuel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reed is Maya's best friend's father and her boss. Sparks set off between them and when it causes raised eyes at work they decide upon a fake engagement that backfires spectacularly. When everything comes out in the open will Maya lose her job and best friend. This story had me all caught up in the characters as I connected with them from start to finish.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maya is a strong FMC who won't let anyone push her around including the bossy surgeon who happens to be her best friend's dad and fake finance. The way she fights with Reed about everything made the whole book for me. When Reed gives in to the pull between them it is fantastic.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think that Maya and Lexie’s friendship is very realistic in a lot of ways. This book will make you smile at the bantering between Maya and Reed her new boss and Lexie’s dad. I have never read anything by Tara until this book and it’s a really great to read. I was hooked with the title, cover and storyline and everyone should read this 10-star romance book to see what ends up happening.

[Stephanie · Rating 2 out of 5]

BORING. Holy balls was this the same 10 pages repeated over and over again? Very little spice and when it was there oh was it lacking. The plot was seriously lacking and I skimmed several pages and never felt like I missed a page as the storyline never changed.

[Nightingale Pages · Rating 4 out of 5]

OMG its first book of Tara Tomson I m reading. I loved the story . To be honest. I love age gap drama story. It was perfect story. Male lead - rich billionaire old handsome warm caring loving man. Female lead - middle class pretty talented young girl . Forbidden love story . Age gap romance. Older man younger girl. Mentor mentee relationship. Bestfriend's dad / Daughter's friend.Interesting story. Simple and enjoyable to read.

[Denise T. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is is a good story. I recommend this book