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Forbidden Trilogy #3
Forbidden Hearts
What happens when devastating truths are revealed?
After several tumultuous months of temptation, passion, and heartache, painful secrets have been unveiled. Kameron Youngblood reaches a crossroads. Falsely believing that Kameron chose Aaron, Bakari is resolute about closing the chapter on their love, and worse, he’s leaving again. Aaron, still reeling from discovering his brother’s affair with Kameron, surprisingly is not yet ready to give up on his marriage. He promises to be there for her—no matter what. Uncertain what choice to make, Kameron wavers.
Then tragedy strikes, and even more secrets are revealed. Can Kameron make it through this final test...or will she finally break?
After several tumultuous months of temptation, passion, and heartache, painful secrets have been unveiled. Kameron Youngblood reaches a crossroads. Falsely believing that Kameron chose Aaron, Bakari is resolute about closing the chapter on their love, and worse, he’s leaving again. Aaron, still reeling from discovering his brother’s affair with Kameron, surprisingly is not yet ready to give up on his marriage. He promises to be there for her—no matter what. Uncertain what choice to make, Kameron wavers.
Then tragedy strikes, and even more secrets are revealed. Can Kameron make it through this final test...or will she finally break?
168 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 3, 2019
About the author
Tiye Love
56 books238 followers I want my readers to escape their realities and embark on a journey of self-exploration and love when they delve into my books. I have loved reading fiction, thrillers, and romance for years. Although my original (and still) writing interest was YA and self-help books, I received a surprise text one Valentine's Day, and wrote the very first chapter of a romance novel that day. And I became forever inspired to write contemporary and new adult romance - with a twist.
Please take a ride with me, Tiye Love and hold on to your hearts! I invite you to check out my website and join my newsletter at www.tiyelovebooks.com, and follow me on FB @Tiye Love Books, and/or on my IG @tiye28always...
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October 9, 2022
The Saddest Of The Series
This book is the saddest and probably the happiest of the entire series…this book actually had me tear up a bit…but, I already was guess what was going on..li just didn’t know all of the particulars…this book reveals some truths.
This book is the saddest and probably the happiest of the entire series…this book actually had me tear up a bit…but, I already was guess what was going on..li just didn’t know all of the particulars…this book reveals some truths.
June 29, 2025
This book had me ready to crash out and flip a table. Thankfully things were resolved in a way I could live with. These folks took me on a crazy ride but I was on the edge of my seat and so engaged. I thoroughly enjoyed this series.
June 1, 2026
Who would’ve thought the mess would have gotten messier?!?! I guess Kam is more like her father than she thinks. I’m glad there was a HEA because at one point it wasn’t looking like it.
This was a good representation of mental health and how as a family it’s important to have those conversations and connections with each other.
This was a good representation of mental health and how as a family it’s important to have those conversations and connections with each other.
July 2, 2019
Great ending
This trilogy started out so wrong but ended so right. After all the secrets were revealed, everything made sense. Could there be a story on Aaron and Tisha?
This trilogy started out so wrong but ended so right. After all the secrets were revealed, everything made sense. Could there be a story on Aaron and Tisha?
March 29, 2023
The Young bloods give Love a bad name
I enjoyed this trilogy but NOT this family. They were horrible toward each other and had the audacity to still say I love you. To sleep with your brother’s wife, to sleep with your husband’s brother, to mock your brother’s depression/suicide attempt, to hide a whole a** child from your wife? My mouth was on the floor the entire time. They made love an insult. Made it have no meaning. If my family loved me the way the Youngbloods loved each other, I would be in jail. There’s no way you can violate me like that. If I was Bakari, I would have turned Aaron every which way but loose. If I was Aaron, Bakari would have been punched through a wall, and they still would be trying to get him out.
These people had an excuse and reason for everything. With Bakari, he acted like he was better than the family when he was really a wolf in sheep’s clothing. He was just as shiesty and problematic as Aaron, only smarter. Just own it and say you did that sh*t because you wanted to and could, not b/c you thought Aaron didn’t love Kam, and you thought he wouldn’t be hurt. Be f*cking for real with those lame excuses🙄. Same for Kam too, trying to play the damsel in distress, acting like she wasn’t enjoying being in between brothers and didn’t know who she wanted. Like girl, you knew exactly who you wanted ten years ago, grow a backbone. Aaron…the ULTIMATE villain. He was a coward through and through, a loser to add on, and I can’t say how foolish he was enough.
This family really was something else. They were all villians! Nobody was the hero in this saga. No trust, no loyalty, no honesty, no respect. How can Aaron and Bakari even say they love each other at that point. "Brother" is just a title with them. That’s not real and genuine love, that’s tolerance and resentment. They were unhinged and made me question what is love.
Great story✅
Great drama ✅
Terrible family✅
I enjoyed this trilogy but NOT this family. They were horrible toward each other and had the audacity to still say I love you. To sleep with your brother’s wife, to sleep with your husband’s brother, to mock your brother’s depression/suicide attempt, to hide a whole a** child from your wife? My mouth was on the floor the entire time. They made love an insult. Made it have no meaning. If my family loved me the way the Youngbloods loved each other, I would be in jail. There’s no way you can violate me like that. If I was Bakari, I would have turned Aaron every which way but loose. If I was Aaron, Bakari would have been punched through a wall, and they still would be trying to get him out.
These people had an excuse and reason for everything. With Bakari, he acted like he was better than the family when he was really a wolf in sheep’s clothing. He was just as shiesty and problematic as Aaron, only smarter. Just own it and say you did that sh*t because you wanted to and could, not b/c you thought Aaron didn’t love Kam, and you thought he wouldn’t be hurt. Be f*cking for real with those lame excuses🙄. Same for Kam too, trying to play the damsel in distress, acting like she wasn’t enjoying being in between brothers and didn’t know who she wanted. Like girl, you knew exactly who you wanted ten years ago, grow a backbone. Aaron…the ULTIMATE villain. He was a coward through and through, a loser to add on, and I can’t say how foolish he was enough.
This family really was something else. They were all villians! Nobody was the hero in this saga. No trust, no loyalty, no honesty, no respect. How can Aaron and Bakari even say they love each other at that point. "Brother" is just a title with them. That’s not real and genuine love, that’s tolerance and resentment. They were unhinged and made me question what is love.
Great story✅
Great drama ✅
Terrible family✅
July 2, 2019
Wow...
Bakari and Kameron have a unique love story that many will not agree with. I must admit I scrolled past this series many times thinking I would never read about a brother in love with his sister in law. However the way this author develops this love story, it’s impossible not to root for Bakari and Kam. Wonderful read, make sure you have lots of free time when you pick this book up.
Bakari and Kameron have a unique love story that many will not agree with. I must admit I scrolled past this series many times thinking I would never read about a brother in love with his sister in law. However the way this author develops this love story, it’s impossible not to root for Bakari and Kam. Wonderful read, make sure you have lots of free time when you pick this book up.
November 30, 2021
Amazing
I cried my eyes out. Absolutely beautiful love story
I felt every emotion and empathy and complete sorrow in some of the scenarios.
I cried my eyes out. Absolutely beautiful love story
I felt every emotion and empathy and complete sorrow in some of the scenarios.
August 5, 2020
Saying I loved this book is an understatement. This book has all the feels! Love, heartbreak, you name it. I was so happy with the ending I cried. I 100% recommend this trilogy!
June 3, 2022
contradictory
These characters were so irritating. I really don't like how Kam tries to make it seem like her marriage was so horrible and that Aaron was such a bad husband and it would take for him to look at her crazy like 'so we didn't have good times' you were married for 10 years and your issue was that you didn't have a voice....in which you didn't communicate. Even Mrs.c finding out I felt was unrealistic like what mom responds like that , but was the exact opposite once it hit the fan. I think it was realistic for Aaron to make the change towards the end because sometimes it takes something drastic to happen foe you to see you. In the end Kam and Kari were still wrong and there is absolutely no excuse and Mrs.C would have absolutely been justified to NEVER speak to her again.
These characters were so irritating. I really don't like how Kam tries to make it seem like her marriage was so horrible and that Aaron was such a bad husband and it would take for him to look at her crazy like 'so we didn't have good times' you were married for 10 years and your issue was that you didn't have a voice....in which you didn't communicate. Even Mrs.c finding out I felt was unrealistic like what mom responds like that , but was the exact opposite once it hit the fan. I think it was realistic for Aaron to make the change towards the end because sometimes it takes something drastic to happen foe you to see you. In the end Kam and Kari were still wrong and there is absolutely no excuse and Mrs.C would have absolutely been justified to NEVER speak to her again.
March 8, 2022
Nope…Not Falling For It
Wait a minute! I’ve read a lot of the reviews for this series and I agree that Ms. Love did an amazing job with such a delicate topic. However, no matter how gray the area became, sleeping with your brother’s wife is a no-no. Aaron did not deserve that. He truly loved Kameron and was devastated. He’s the real hero of the book because he put aside his feelings to be there for Kammie. So although the book is very well written, I just couldn’t get past the betrayal to actually root for Kammie and Bakari’s love. No one wins in situations like this. Their love will always be tainted to me.
Wait a minute! I’ve read a lot of the reviews for this series and I agree that Ms. Love did an amazing job with such a delicate topic. However, no matter how gray the area became, sleeping with your brother’s wife is a no-no. Aaron did not deserve that. He truly loved Kameron and was devastated. He’s the real hero of the book because he put aside his feelings to be there for Kammie. So although the book is very well written, I just couldn’t get past the betrayal to actually root for Kammie and Bakari’s love. No one wins in situations like this. Their love will always be tainted to me.
October 22, 2022
Idiotic
This is the dumbest book that I’ve ever read. Y’all know damn well none of this story is very realistic. These are moments in time that I will regretfully never get back!
Kam was as weak as wet toilet paper.
I won’t waste my time on the brothers.
The entire series was full of people that had no loyalty whatsoever . It did have a happy ending though!! Will never read her books again.
This is the dumbest book that I’ve ever read. Y’all know damn well none of this story is very realistic. These are moments in time that I will regretfully never get back!
Kam was as weak as wet toilet paper.
I won’t waste my time on the brothers.
The entire series was full of people that had no loyalty whatsoever . It did have a happy ending though!! Will never read her books again.
June 3, 2020
Emotional Heartwarming Story
Bakari, Aaron and Kameron had me on edge all three books wanting to know how it was going to end. Tiye Love wrote an amazing story about family, secrets, love and lies. I highly recommend this series. You will not be disappointed.
Bakari, Aaron and Kameron had me on edge all three books wanting to know how it was going to end. Tiye Love wrote an amazing story about family, secrets, love and lies. I highly recommend this series. You will not be disappointed.
December 31, 2019
The finale to the Forbbiden Trilogy didn't disappoint! I mean book 2 wasn't hitting it with me, but book 3 surely picked back up. Kam and Bakari left off on a low but the drama kept coming as they couldn't stay away from each other. What's surprising is though Aaron was cast somewhat as a villain for his past transgressions, he was made redeemable and actually became a character that I liked more than when I first encountered him.
The unexpected unfortunate turn of events had my mind reeling! I could not believe what had happened!! Kam's emotions were on point and I could feel her pain. The turnabout scene was a shocker and had me itching to know how it would be explained. The author did do a really good job of adding suspense here and I felt her explanation was plausible. The conclusion was satisfying and I felt it ended really well.
I'll be sure to try something else by this author.
The unexpected unfortunate turn of events had my mind reeling! I could not believe what had happened!! Kam's emotions were on point and I could feel her pain. The turnabout scene was a shocker and had me itching to know how it would be explained. The author did do a really good job of adding suspense here and I felt her explanation was plausible. The conclusion was satisfying and I felt it ended really well.
I'll be sure to try something else by this author.
July 18, 2026
First let say that this book was good & messy!!! I am now able to love a book without liking none of the characters sigh! Kam was simply pathetic. She acted confused and too weak in my opinion! What 23 year old college student lets a fresh out of high school boy kiss her? Yeah no. So for almost a decade later, you blow your marriage up because you don’t have a voice in your marriage! GTFOH. Aaron wasn’t an Angel on any day but despite his hidden son even he didn’t deserve his brother FN his wife! And Bakari was truly a man child. Yeah he was bold and assertive but also insecure, jealous and selfish. I am glad mental health was addressed in this book. Bakari definitely has deeper issues. Ain’t no way.. you’re still pressed about a kiss from 10 years ago. Boy bye!!! Kam and Bakari are in Lust not Love!!! They didn’t do anything but sex each other. No dates, no long walks, etc. And Mrs. C definitely owed Kam a huge slap if nothing else lol
September 17, 2019
Aww he couldn’t resist her. I thought is was a wrap the way Kari acted when Kam to his apt and just before the elevator closed he swooped in. A little cold at first but finally broke down.
I was shocked the way Aaron wished her luck when she told him her true feelings for Kati. I felt so bad for him. I loved how he put his own feelings aside and was a true friend to her during her pregnancy. I didn’t expect that from Aaron.
My random thoughts as I read book 3....
Damn kandy mother was a bitch. I hate when women or men take out their anger for infidelity on the innocent child. I wonder if kandy knew what the real deal was.
Wow Kari’s return was interesting and believable.
Trisha and Aaron would be too weird
TMI mrs. C tmi. I agree
This third installment brought so much healing, growth and acceptance. I really enjoyed this series
I was shocked the way Aaron wished her luck when she told him her true feelings for Kati. I felt so bad for him. I loved how he put his own feelings aside and was a true friend to her during her pregnancy. I didn’t expect that from Aaron.
My random thoughts as I read book 3....
Damn kandy mother was a bitch. I hate when women or men take out their anger for infidelity on the innocent child. I wonder if kandy knew what the real deal was.
Wow Kari’s return was interesting and believable.
Trisha and Aaron would be too weird
TMI mrs. C tmi. I agree
This third installment brought so much healing, growth and acceptance. I really enjoyed this series
July 15, 2019
Emotional rollercoaster
Can I just say, I'm glad I gave Tiye Love a chance. That always even though I dislike cliffhangers that I the opportunity to read the Forbidden trilogy in one day. The story of Kameron, Aaron and Baraki isn't as black and white as I wanted it to get. Love definitely has layers as well as betrayal. Family and upbringing definitely has a part in the way we view love. I think this last edition of the Forbidden trilogy was the most emotional. It had me all in my feelings and provided me the empathy and compassion I needed to really look beyond the taboo relationship that is was Bakari and Karmone. I often wonder how certain things come to be and what makes one stay or leave. This story provided in insight into how love can or is not enough.
Can I just say, I'm glad I gave Tiye Love a chance. That always even though I dislike cliffhangers that I the opportunity to read the Forbidden trilogy in one day. The story of Kameron, Aaron and Baraki isn't as black and white as I wanted it to get. Love definitely has layers as well as betrayal. Family and upbringing definitely has a part in the way we view love. I think this last edition of the Forbidden trilogy was the most emotional. It had me all in my feelings and provided me the empathy and compassion I needed to really look beyond the taboo relationship that is was Bakari and Karmone. I often wonder how certain things come to be and what makes one stay or leave. This story provided in insight into how love can or is not enough.
February 15, 2026
Forbidden Hearts is a masterclass in what happens when everyone follows their feelings instead of the truth. From page one, this story had my emotions on edge. I was almost in tears while also wanting to yell at every character for their choices.
Bakari and Kameron clearly have something real, but the Universe complicates everything by tying them together through Aaron. Kameron is caught between two brothers, Bakari thinks she chose Aaron and shuts down, and Aaron suddenly wants to fight for a marriage he barely showed up to.
When the secrets finally spill and tragedy hits, everyone is forced to face the truth they avoided for far too long. I was stressed, emotional, and completely invested.
Bakari and Kameron clearly have something real, but the Universe complicates everything by tying them together through Aaron. Kameron is caught between two brothers, Bakari thinks she chose Aaron and shuts down, and Aaron suddenly wants to fight for a marriage he barely showed up to.
When the secrets finally spill and tragedy hits, everyone is forced to face the truth they avoided for far too long. I was stressed, emotional, and completely invested.
May 26, 2019
Wrapped up nicely!
The culmination of this story that started out as just plain wrong....ended up with secrets revealed, no topic left unaddressed, and a satisfying outlook for all parties involved. Who would have thought that a subject matter such as the one tackled in Forbidden, could yield such results? As I said in my review of book 1, I was hesitant to take on this series due to the taboo topic, and relatively new and unknown status of the author. But if this series is a preview of what more we can expect from Tiye Love, I'm definitely here for it! A really well written series from an author that appears to be just getting started! New Fan Alert!!!
The culmination of this story that started out as just plain wrong....ended up with secrets revealed, no topic left unaddressed, and a satisfying outlook for all parties involved. Who would have thought that a subject matter such as the one tackled in Forbidden, could yield such results? As I said in my review of book 1, I was hesitant to take on this series due to the taboo topic, and relatively new and unknown status of the author. But if this series is a preview of what more we can expect from Tiye Love, I'm definitely here for it! A really well written series from an author that appears to be just getting started! New Fan Alert!!!
November 26, 2022
OMG😳❤️❤️❤️❤️
Every book is this series has been like a roller coaster ride. And let me just say I HATE ROLLER COSTERS,yet 😂😂😂I could never put any of them down. Chapter eight and nine of this book almost took me out. I put the book down and swore I wasn’t going to read another page . Well that lasted all of fifteen minutes and I’m glad I finished the book things happened that I really wasn’t expecting including receiving clarity on Kamrons relationship with her mother. I’m going to need a minute ( more like a day😂😂) before I read book 5 emotionally this was a lot. Yet it was worth it ❤️
Every book is this series has been like a roller coaster ride. And let me just say I HATE ROLLER COSTERS,yet 😂😂😂I could never put any of them down. Chapter eight and nine of this book almost took me out. I put the book down and swore I wasn’t going to read another page . Well that lasted all of fifteen minutes and I’m glad I finished the book things happened that I really wasn’t expecting including receiving clarity on Kamrons relationship with her mother. I’m going to need a minute ( more like a day😂😂) before I read book 5 emotionally this was a lot. Yet it was worth it ❤️
November 19, 2023
WITAH!….Imminent Intensive Therapy
WHAT🫣⁉️…OKAY, Ms. Love you’ve taken this “forbidden” trilogy to another dimension‼️I’m absolutely speechless 😶 ‼️Ms. Love you pivot, like a baptist usher on first Sunday 🤣😂‼️Thereafter, “Forbidden Hearts (Forbidden Trilogy - Book 4) was a interesting, emotionally compelling & complex story, but a good read. Be aware though, family you can’t live with them nor can you survive without them! Aaron, Bakari, Kameron, Mr. Patterson, Mr. & Mrs. Youngblood & friends have proven this mantra to be accurate. …oh, either liquid and or intense mental therapy is imminent for me!
WHAT🫣⁉️…OKAY, Ms. Love you’ve taken this “forbidden” trilogy to another dimension‼️I’m absolutely speechless 😶 ‼️Ms. Love you pivot, like a baptist usher on first Sunday 🤣😂‼️Thereafter, “Forbidden Hearts (Forbidden Trilogy - Book 4) was a interesting, emotionally compelling & complex story, but a good read. Be aware though, family you can’t live with them nor can you survive without them! Aaron, Bakari, Kameron, Mr. Patterson, Mr. & Mrs. Youngblood & friends have proven this mantra to be accurate. …oh, either liquid and or intense mental therapy is imminent for me!
July 26, 2019
Fantastic!!!
What can you say about true love!??? This conclusion was fantastic because again you felt every emotion that Kam, Bakari and Aaron felt. With the help of her family and friends and especially Aaron, Kam found the will to live for her baby and herself. In her heart she felt that Bakari was still and alive and that is a testament to soul mates. They were meant for each other and nothing could keep them apart. Fantastic just fantastic!!!
What can you say about true love!??? This conclusion was fantastic because again you felt every emotion that Kam, Bakari and Aaron felt. With the help of her family and friends and especially Aaron, Kam found the will to live for her baby and herself. In her heart she felt that Bakari was still and alive and that is a testament to soul mates. They were meant for each other and nothing could keep them apart. Fantastic just fantastic!!!
January 4, 2021
I devoured this series in 24 hours. I didn’t see how the story could be resolved in such a way that I would not end up hating anybody, but I have to give props to the author, because she totally managed it. The characters in this book experienced a great deal of personal growth and maturity, which carried over into their romantic and familial relationships. I really enjoyed the series and Tiye Love is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors.
December 27, 2025
This series is so wrong,and yet, I couldn’t stop reading. From the very first pages, I knew the story was crossing lines it probably shouldn’t, but that’s exactly what made it impossible to put down. The forbidden love at the heart of the series is intense, uncomfortable, and completely consuming.
It’s not a series for everyone, and it definitely challenges moral boundaries, but if you enjoy messy romance this delivers forbidden love at its finest.
It’s not a series for everyone, and it definitely challenges moral boundaries, but if you enjoy messy romance this delivers forbidden love at its finest.
July 18, 2026
This series was a rollercoaster. I have a lot of mixed of emotions. Kam was really the problem. Again, Aaron was no saint but he ended up being the real victim in my eyes. He truly didn’t deserve none of this. Bacardi and Kam got their happy ending and everyone kind of just went with it. Very unconventional but it was a very good read. I will be reading Aaron story because he deserves happiness after this bullshit.
May 14, 2019
Love is so complicated
What a beautiful story,when you're in love,it's so frightening.Bakari I felt sorry for he was in turmoil, rollercoaster.
And Aaron how he felt about his brother taking his wife
This is what happens when you think love is just a fazed
But I loved the up and down of this story,it was so fascinating.
What a beautiful story,when you're in love,it's so frightening.Bakari I felt sorry for he was in turmoil, rollercoaster.
And Aaron how he felt about his brother taking his wife
This is what happens when you think love is just a fazed
But I loved the up and down of this story,it was so fascinating.
June 4, 2021
So GOOD!
I read the entire trilogy in one day and they were amazing! I enjoyed every page of every book in this series! These books came highly recommended and suggested by a good friend and I'm glad I listened go her! Book 3 gave me closure and understanding and I really enjoyed it. I can't wait to read more books by this author!
I read the entire trilogy in one day and they were amazing! I enjoyed every page of every book in this series! These books came highly recommended and suggested by a good friend and I'm glad I listened go her! Book 3 gave me closure and understanding and I really enjoyed it. I can't wait to read more books by this author!
April 6, 2024
OMG! What A Ride
This series will take you on an emotional exploration of pondering the meaning of true love, self worth, and sacrifice for those we love. Such an amazing journey. The author's style of writing draws you in and you can't help but get engulfed in the tidal wave of human emotions and experiences. Great Job 😊
This series will take you on an emotional exploration of pondering the meaning of true love, self worth, and sacrifice for those we love. Such an amazing journey. The author's style of writing draws you in and you can't help but get engulfed in the tidal wave of human emotions and experiences. Great Job 😊
July 16, 2026
Kameron and Bakari getting everything in the opening 😳😳😳 I knew from the last book it wasn't going to be some stuff and I was right! Tiye why you do me like that 😩😩 I went through all the emotions in this book. Honey when Mrs Youngblood said "Y'all grown and I have headphones" that made me giggle 🤣🤣🤣
May 3, 2019
Fantastic Ending
I enjoyed reading Forbidden Hearts! I couldn't put my kindle down! This trilogy was just fantastic! I enjoyed the storyline and the chemistry between Kameron and Bakari! So happy with the ending! It shows that true love will find a way! Fantastic book!
I enjoyed reading Forbidden Hearts! I couldn't put my kindle down! This trilogy was just fantastic! I enjoyed the storyline and the chemistry between Kameron and Bakari! So happy with the ending! It shows that true love will find a way! Fantastic book!
July 31, 2019
Good series
Aaron, Kam Bakari irked me so badly. But I had to keep reading all three books to see what would happen next. I don't particularly like storylines like this, but it was a good read. The twist and turns will keep you invested.
Aaron, Kam Bakari irked me so badly. But I had to keep reading all three books to see what would happen next. I don't particularly like storylines like this, but it was a good read. The twist and turns will keep you invested.
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