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You Were Always Mine: A Forbidden Love Romance
…I promised I'd only show her the stepbrother she’s yearn for, but my heart will never stop aching for more.
I bite my lip to quiet the curse word I feel like yelling at myself. I had no other way. Being without her felt like death. I knew it was wrong the entire time. There was no other way though. I had no other way to see her, feel close to her, hear how her life was. It was worth it to do wrong, just to feel just the tiniest bit close to her again.
I’m not sure I wouldn’t do it again honestly. I’m not sure I could truly be sorry about doing it at all. I’d follow her to the depths of the earth just to have a glimpse of her. To see that she’s happy, taken care of…while I dream about more alone in my room.
I bite my lip to quiet the curse word I feel like yelling at myself. I had no other way. Being without her felt like death. I knew it was wrong the entire time. There was no other way though. I had no other way to see her, feel close to her, hear how her life was. It was worth it to do wrong, just to feel just the tiniest bit close to her again.
I’m not sure I wouldn’t do it again honestly. I’m not sure I could truly be sorry about doing it at all. I’d follow her to the depths of the earth just to have a glimpse of her. To see that she’s happy, taken care of…while I dream about more alone in my room.
138 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 22, 2022
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Heather C. Adams
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October 17, 2025
Cute
This was a cute read. A relationship forbidden as they are step brother and step sister. They fight against the cosmic pull of weather they should admit feelings or go against them and keep things simple.
This was a cute read. A relationship forbidden as they are step brother and step sister. They fight against the cosmic pull of weather they should admit feelings or go against them and keep things simple.
June 8, 2022
I need to be able to open this book to be able to enjoy it fully.i was reading this book with radish app now am here and I don't know how to open it and start reading
September 10, 2026
This was such an emotional and complicated read! ❤️
The forbidden love aspect immediately pulled me in, and I really liked how the story explored feelings that the characters knew they probably shouldn’t be acting on, but struggled to let go of. That inner conflict gave the story plenty of tension and made me curious to see how everything would unfold.
The hero’s feelings for her are intense. He knows he should keep his distance, yet he just can’t seem to stop himself from wanting to know how she’s doing and being close to her in whatever way he can. There were definitely moments where I wanted to tell him, “You know this is going to get messy, right?” 😂
I also liked the emotional side of the story. It wasn’t just about the forbidden element, it was about longing, complicated choices, and trying to deal with feelings that refuse to disappear.
This was a quick, dramatic romance with plenty of emotional tension and a forbidden love premise that kept me turning the pages. If you enjoy romances where the characters are caught between what they should do and what their hearts want, this one is worth checking out.
The forbidden love aspect immediately pulled me in, and I really liked how the story explored feelings that the characters knew they probably shouldn’t be acting on, but struggled to let go of. That inner conflict gave the story plenty of tension and made me curious to see how everything would unfold.
The hero’s feelings for her are intense. He knows he should keep his distance, yet he just can’t seem to stop himself from wanting to know how she’s doing and being close to her in whatever way he can. There were definitely moments where I wanted to tell him, “You know this is going to get messy, right?” 😂
I also liked the emotional side of the story. It wasn’t just about the forbidden element, it was about longing, complicated choices, and trying to deal with feelings that refuse to disappear.
This was a quick, dramatic romance with plenty of emotional tension and a forbidden love premise that kept me turning the pages. If you enjoy romances where the characters are caught between what they should do and what their hearts want, this one is worth checking out.
October 12, 2026
This started strong with great potential... and then ended up losing my attention.
I was enjoying the plot quite a bit. And then the sex started. And it lost me. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy steam as much as the next person, but the writing style for it wasn't my personal cup of tea in this case. I also never want to hear/see "Little bundle of nerves" ever again (glad he found it though).
There were also a fair few typos that became increasingly more frequent and noticible as the book progressed. It's possible I just have an out of date copy, but that also contributed to pulling me out and not keeping me engaged.
I was enjoying the plot quite a bit. And then the sex started. And it lost me. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy steam as much as the next person, but the writing style for it wasn't my personal cup of tea in this case. I also never want to hear/see "Little bundle of nerves" ever again (glad he found it though).
There were also a fair few typos that became increasingly more frequent and noticible as the book progressed. It's possible I just have an out of date copy, but that also contributed to pulling me out and not keeping me engaged.
February 3, 2025
I wanted to like it, I really did but…eh. The dialog was awful, their ages didn’t make sense, and I couldn’t really get invested. Also my Kindle version had several typos so that felt unprofessional.
All that said, I’m willing to concede that maybe the step sibling trope just isn’t for me and maybe if I was into it that would have made a difference. I just don’t understand why it’s even a thing. They’re not blood related and it’s not illegal so why is it supposed such a big deal. I mean who cares??
All that said, I’m willing to concede that maybe the step sibling trope just isn’t for me and maybe if I was into it that would have made a difference. I just don’t understand why it’s even a thing. They’re not blood related and it’s not illegal so why is it supposed such a big deal. I mean who cares??
December 14, 2025
🥀Book Review🥀
📚Title: You Were Always Mine
📚Author: Heather C. Adams
This was an okay book. It had alot of mispunctuation and missing/misspelled words throughout the entire book. I wasn't a fan of the breaking up and getting back together every other page/chapter. It was a pretty spicy book, but some of them with them breaking up and then getting spicy 1 page later just threw me off. I probably wouldn't really recommend this book or if anything it shouldn't be read more than once if at all.
📚Title: You Were Always Mine
📚Author: Heather C. Adams
This was an okay book. It had alot of mispunctuation and missing/misspelled words throughout the entire book. I wasn't a fan of the breaking up and getting back together every other page/chapter. It was a pretty spicy book, but some of them with them breaking up and then getting spicy 1 page later just threw me off. I probably wouldn't really recommend this book or if anything it shouldn't be read more than once if at all.
March 17, 2022
Can’t wait for the rest!
I need to know what happens. Will they get their happy ending?
Avery and Blade share a forbidden love and both struggle with the loss of each other. When Avery comes back, they both have to fight to control their feelings and try to be the brother/sister they should be.
One last night together to say goodbye? Or is it a second chance?
I need to know! Can’t wait for the next book.
I need to know what happens. Will they get their happy ending?
Avery and Blade share a forbidden love and both struggle with the loss of each other. When Avery comes back, they both have to fight to control their feelings and try to be the brother/sister they should be.
One last night together to say goodbye? Or is it a second chance?
I need to know! Can’t wait for the next book.
March 3, 2022
This was a nice easy read, i stopped up late to finish it as i wanted to know what happened, it does leave you on a cliffhanger, but i really enjoyed this story. It has lots a naughty bits but it still has a good plot to follow, I really liked the nasty exgirlfriend character, she was really easy to dislike. if you are a romance lover, then this book is for you.
March 8, 2022
Sizzling
This is a hot erotic tale with Blade and Avery's sizzling chemistry exploding at times. It is a real romantic story with a few unexpected turns along the way. The main character had a lot of problems they needed to sort out and your willing them to succeed. Very good would be interested in reading more in the series.
This is a hot erotic tale with Blade and Avery's sizzling chemistry exploding at times. It is a real romantic story with a few unexpected turns along the way. The main character had a lot of problems they needed to sort out and your willing them to succeed. Very good would be interested in reading more in the series.
March 19, 2022
This forbidden love full of secrets between them and hidden feelings will leave you wanting more of Avery and Blade. Four years of spending time rebuilding a life after that night, and it showed in the end after coming together, that waiting any more just wasn’t possible anymore!
Was it right? Do they keep fighting for each other?
Was it right? Do they keep fighting for each other?
April 4, 2022
Unexpected
This book is unexpected. If you are not disturbed by a step-sibling romance this could be for you! It is well written in terms of characters and story. It’s a will they or won’t they meets trying to do the “right “ thing. Would suggest it to someone who wants an emotional read with a cliff hanger.
This book is unexpected. If you are not disturbed by a step-sibling romance this could be for you! It is well written in terms of characters and story. It’s a will they or won’t they meets trying to do the “right “ thing. Would suggest it to someone who wants an emotional read with a cliff hanger.
March 1, 2022
loved it
Oh my gosh. I can’t wait to read the next one! I need it now! I love Blade and Avery. I wanted to jump in there and fix everything for them. I read this in a day because I had to know what happened. Now! Come on book 2!!!
Oh my gosh. I can’t wait to read the next one! I need it now! I love Blade and Avery. I wanted to jump in there and fix everything for them. I read this in a day because I had to know what happened. Now! Come on book 2!!!
April 1, 2022
Taboo love story between step siblings Avery and Blade. It was a quick read with a storyline that held much promise. However the writing fell short. It felt very jumbled and just thrown together. So much so that I had to really push myself to finish this book.
January 4, 2025
Not Quite Forbidden But Lovely
Spoiler Alert -Most step siblings books the parents are married by the time the two main characters got together one parent was deceased and then the other parent passed. This was standard romance in my eyes. It was a nice love story overall.
Spoiler Alert -Most step siblings books the parents are married by the time the two main characters got together one parent was deceased and then the other parent passed. This was standard romance in my eyes. It was a nice love story overall.
April 11, 2022
Great story
Blade and Avery are related only by marriage. The story is full of love, loss, and heartache. Can't wait to read more in this series.
Blade and Avery are related only by marriage. The story is full of love, loss, and heartache. Can't wait to read more in this series.
May 14, 2022
You Were Always Mine
Another good story about believable and likable characters. I have enjoyed reading this story and I look forward to reading more.
Another good story about believable and likable characters. I have enjoyed reading this story and I look forward to reading more.
July 4, 2023
I just finished this book. I liked reading it very much.
July 26, 2023
A must read
A very nice read a true love story ❤️ no cheating and a very nice hea and a nice epilogue, so sit back and enjoy.
A very nice read a true love story ❤️ no cheating and a very nice hea and a nice epilogue, so sit back and enjoy.
August 23, 2024
Okay
Trope: second chance, srep sibling love, psycho ex
Steamy, steamy, steamy, but a little lame. Was a fast read however
Trope: second chance, srep sibling love, psycho ex
Steamy, steamy, steamy, but a little lame. Was a fast read however
August 30, 2024
Very good!
What a beautiful taboo love story filled with desire, longing, angst, and spice! I loved Blade and Avery. It was fun watching Blade chase and fight for HEA with Avery.
What a beautiful taboo love story filled with desire, longing, angst, and spice! I loved Blade and Avery. It was fun watching Blade chase and fight for HEA with Avery.
March 23, 2025
A lot of misunderstanding happens in the book, the FMC likes to make decisions for everyone that leaves them all unhappy and then wonders why she’s unhappy/ doing certain things.
August 21, 2025
Meh
The story isn't bad, it just needs some slight work. The will they/wont they was well done and the characters had depth, but the story was missing something.
The story isn't bad, it just needs some slight work. The will they/wont they was well done and the characters had depth, but the story was missing something.
October 20, 2026
Like the forbidden/taboo trope but otherwise did not like this book. Riddled with grammatical and spelling errors, and immature contradictory characters.
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