Sex, lies, secrets… and blurred lines. Karma - an effect from cause that can be transmuted, transformed, or even transcended. It has the power to bring about joy or pain…. based on the quality of one's actions. If karma were a café, it would be a place where orders and menus are unnecessary. That’s because when patrons arrive, they are served exactly what they deserve. One night. That's all she thought it would be. A night set aside each year. A purge of sorts, to tame the sexual desires of guests in hopes to keep the peace in their marriages. The idea may register as absurd to outsiders but seemed ingenious to Joelle Victors. Until she met Jordan Gabriel. Joelle encountered Jordan several times during her visits to a local café but his attendance at an unusual annual couples event finally placed them both in the same path. Her decision to cross an already blurred line sends her life in a direction she would have never imagined it unfolding. She broke one rule and her decision to break it became the catalyst behind an arrangement that challenges her bond with her husband Cameron. But there’s more than what meets the eye with this agreement. Because what starts out one way, will land Joelle in a compromising position where she must gain an unlikely ally in an otherwise indecent arrangement. *This book contains sexually explicit content, profanity, angst, suspense, and mild violence. If any of the above is of a sensitive nature to you, please browse Brookelyn Mosley's catalogue of other stories to find the best fit for your reading experience.
Brookelyn wrote her first short story when she was a sophomore in high school. Back then she discovered how using her experience as a teen living in Brooklyn to create romantic shorts was just as exciting to her as retail shopping and going on dates. After starting her first semester of college two years later, Brookelyn’s creative writing became more of a hobby and something to do to escape the stress of midterms and finals. Now in her 30s as a freelance writer, penning short stories and novellas is her everything. While her experience with writing has evolved for the better, her undying love for creating fiction remains unchanged. Brookelyn's focus is on creating contemporary women's fiction with characters based in urban settings. Her stories chronicles the emotional journeys and erotic experiences of women today through her characters and the scenarios they're thrown into.
The motivation behind her brand of writing has a lot to do with what she discovered storytelling provided for her - an escape. Her goal with her work is to create characters and urban worlds that offer a great escape for fiction readers looking for a break from the daily grind of adulting and who prefer to relax with good books and short stories. When she’s not freelancing, doing yoga, or showing her husband and toddler lots of love, she can be found sitting at her computer desk, with her legs folded, and a cup of coffee (or a glass of wine) at arm’s reach as she types or edits her latest short or novella.
I enjoyed the short when we were introduced to Joelle and Jordan and looked forward to this read. I knew these two would be something else, and test my patience, but was not expecting this wild ass ride! 🤯
Cameron was just a waste of space, and a piss poor husband! Joelle had put up with more ish from him than she should have, for him to have the audacity he had. 🤬 A lot of this is on you buddy! 👀
That damn Jordan was a chameleon, and had poor Joelle fooled. Him being charming, handsome, and dripping with money, blinded her to all the red flags he was waving. The twists and revelations had my mouth on the floor, okay? But Miss Lita, girl..... Lil thing was smarter than she looked and came up with a masterplan that blew everything out of the water. Ma'am you wrote the hell outta this thang!! 💪🏾❤️ Really enjoyed it. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
I sure hope Brookelyn decided to write some more urban suspense because I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Sexy, unhinged, drama, and shock value galore! Yes to it all! Read this after you read that first group of short stories called Forbidden and you will definitely be in for a treat!
I loved the book it was such an suspenseful read but yet filled with a lot of spice that I loved. When I first embarked on Joelle’s I had no idea that it would unravel into this masterpiece. They say the grass is never greener on the other side and definitely be careful what you pray for because Jordan was the devil incarnate. It was so sad to see all Joelle friends idolize her marriage and just didn’t know the hell and the sacrifices she suffered through silently. This book definitely touched on some subjects of marriage that many don’t explore and I love it. Definitely can’t wait for what’s next Brookelyn never disappoints.
This story was an amazing rollercoaster. Cameron is one of those men that can dish it but can’t take it and the way he sold out his wife for money was so disgusting. He was never ok with Joelle sleeping with another man until it was beneficial to him and I really don’t know how to feel about that. And don’t get me started on pretentious Jordan. That man was a lunatic. This story is living proof that the grass is not always greener on the other side and that people pretend really well. Lita was a clever woman kudos to her. I loved this book. It was quite different from what I am use to but I loved every second of it. It was a real page turner.
This book was crazy as hell...Jordan was crazy as hell and it took a turn that I wasn't expecting. Like Whew. Brookelyn never disappoints. Her writing is top tier and I am shocked that it has taken me this long to come across her books. Down the rabbit hole I go. So, first of all, this lady to please her husband is willing to allow him to cheat for one night out of the year. They knew of the rules well going into this situation, but she let her guard down and broke them. In turn things took a turn. This book took me through several stages of shock. It is def a must read.
This was different from the usual Brookelyn Mosley stories but I enjoyed it. Jordan and Joelle were first introduced in Chateau Lux and I was eager to read more about them. This story definitely didn’t disappoint. I thoroughly enjoyed this suspenseful journey that showed that everything isn’t always as it appears. This is hands down one of my favorite one of Brookelyn’s stories and I can’t wait to read what she releases next!
First time reading a suspense romance and I was not disappointed. The way Jordan was acting towards the end of the book reminded me of Fatal Attraction and Cameron was such a hypocrite. Without giving too much away I will say that karma was served to both the Jordan and Cameron and you were thrown with a loop for Joelle and Lita. Nice quick read that gave what it was supposed to give for s suspense romance with plenty or spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️.
I enjoyed this story from the anthology. I'm glad to see the author continued it but I wasn't ready for everything to unfold. It was well written and these characters really became alive. The characters were well developed. I will definitely read more from this author. Can't wait!
Even though the title is The Forbidden series, I was not expecting the direction this story went! And beyond that, the ultimate outcome was just as shocking! This was a very entertaining read, with a little bit of everything from suspense, to drama, to heat and betrayal. But I definitely enjoyed the ride!
Indecent Arrangements had a little bit of everything to make it just right! In Book 2 Joelle and Jordan are once again drawn to each other like moths to a flame. And boy do they burn! I honestly wasn’t expecting the book to go there but I am not mad about it. It was sexy, yet intriguing.. conflicting but also riveting! Point is, it was really, really good!
This is the first book I read by this author and I couldn’t put it down! The twist and turns were soo good I definitely couldn’t predict what would happen next. Brookelyn has gained a new fan in me. I’m looking forward to exploring other books in her catalog.
Sooo I read the Forbidden anthology series of shorts and I was rooting for devil in disguise. I am no spoiler so all I’ll say is read Forbidden first and go along for the ride cause it’s AMAZING 🤩
Whew chile!! Jordan was a mess with himself wasn’t he!! That goes to show you everything that’s glitters isn’t gold!! Sometimes packages are just nice to look at and not touch. Lita turned out to be a nice surprise.
I don’t expect the book to take my on a journey of jaw dropping revelations but it did snd boy was it good. I want say to much to keep everything a surprise. What a great why to get a hea.
Not at all what I expected. I wish there was more punishment for Cameron in the end because they're getting divorced but they don't have a prenup. I'd like to see more of Joelle and how her story pans out, as well as, Cameron really getting his payback.
Wow… I am almost speechless. This was such a good book with such an unexpected ending. The characters had depth and personality and the story had a natural progression. Great job Ms. Mosby!
I really enjoyed this suspense/ thriller. Loved the twist and turns but I do wish a certain someone got more then a car accident but other then that I loved the book
This story had a lot of twist and turns. Some of which I did not expect. Great read. Joelle deserved better than Cameron. Jordan got exactly what he deserved!!