Gideon: Forbidden Temptation

Royal Lycan Universe #1

by Nicole Riddley

Layla's encounter with the mysterious Gideon Archer at an upscale gala was supposed to be a fleeting escape from her dreary life. Yet, it spirals into a whirlwind of desire and danger when she discovers Gideon's true nature—a lycan.

Thrust into a realm of power struggles and ancient rivalries, Layla must choose between the life she knows and a love that defies the laws of their worlds.

Is she ready to pay the price?

209 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 14, 2025

About the author

Nicole Riddley lives in Ontario Canada. She likes to travel, swim, read, write, paint, draw and take pictures in her spare time. She takes thousands of pictures every time she travels. She loves drawing portraits of people that tell stories. She loves coloring outside the lines.

Reviews

[Tamara Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Meh

The storyline is good; HOWEVER, it felt like it was missing pieces. Some characters came and went without enough elaboration.

[Lady Senie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book on the Galatea app, one chapter at a time between 6-hour breaks. It was easy to follow. The protagonists are relatable and fun to watch, navigating from one situation to another and fumbling with love at each turn.

[Edward Gonzalez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gideon

Loved it and I really hope that the author continues to extend it into a series. I recommend that everyone you reads romantic shifter books read this one.