Forbidden Reunion

by Ashlee Mack

Desire doesn’t care about rules.

When Mike left everything behind to build a new life in China, he thought his past was buried. But when Nancy; his brilliant, complicated sister arrives unexpectedly, the boundaries between family and forbidden start to blur. Caught between loyalty, longing, and the life he’s built with Mei, Mike must face the some reunions change everything.

Forbidden Reunion is a steamy, emotional romance about temptation, secrets, and the dangerous pull of a love that shouldn’t exist.

274 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 13, 2025

About the author

I’m an indie author who writes because I love it. I work on my own and learn as I go, and each book is something I put a lot of heart into. Well, maybe not my first book!

Most of my ideas come from traveling, being outside, cultural misunderstandings, or just paying attention to everyday life. When I am not writing, I am usually on a trail somewhere, enjoying a good cup of coffee, or with my dog.

I appreciate everyone who takes the time to read my work. Your support helps me keep going, and I’m truly thankful for it.

Reviews

[Christine Bautista · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first thing I noticed during the first few pages was how well-written and descriptive the novel is. This quality is what encouraged me to keep reading. While the theme of the novel is controversial, the complexity of the characters drew my attention more to their development than to the theme itself. It made me wonder if there could be more to this story beyond what was told.

The ending is satisfying, but I found myself wishing for more insight into how the characters resolved their differences before the final chapter.

Overall, Forbidden Reunion is a thought-provoking and engaging read that balances emotional depth with compelling storytelling. Despite its controversial subject matter, the novel succeeds in creating characters who feel real and relatable. Readers who enjoy character-driven stories with themes of desire, identity, and reconciliation will likely find this book worth exploring.

[Verified Buyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nancy thought a few months overseas visiting her brother Mike would be a simple escape — a change of scenery, a chance to breathe, to reset. But what begins as a quiet getaway quickly spirals into a whirlwind of passion, secrecy, and temptation.

Drawn into a tangle of forbidden desires and blurred boundaries, Nancy soon discovers that once you cross certain lines, it’s not just hard to go back — it’s hard to want to.

Now, entangled in a web of emotional recklessness, the question isn’t whether they’ve gone too far...
It’s whether they’ll survive what comes next.

[Andrea Campbell · Rating 4 out of 5]

More Intimacy, less Romance
This book is raw. I think it is well written but the excessive intimacy takes away from the plot. The descriptions of the scenes are vivid and helps us readers understand what is happening. The material is consistent and the conversations ae complete. Despite the extreme eroticism there are skills to be learned from this book. Skills like negotiation, boundary setting and conflict resolution.

[Siobhan D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the narration from Melinda Cynthia Taylor who brings the emotions to your ears

Have tissues ready. This book will pull at you. The characters are powerful and their feels and actions, boundaries and blurred lines. The ending completes the story of Nancy and Mike. the descriptions of the scenes will make you understand and want to keep the going to the last word.

[Ashlee Mack · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read! Although the relationship between the characters may be considered taboo, the storyline is surprisingly well-crafted and pulls you in right away. The writing keeps you hooked from start to finish, it’s addictive, and once you start reading, it’s hard to put down. Definitely worth checking out if you want something bold, emotional, and impossible to forget.

[CharlesC · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book does a good job at setting the scenes for the intimate intercourse across different locations. The dynamic of both individuals is complex and tabooed but the plot navigates its readers the internal romantical resistance both characters are traversing.