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Loving You Without Permission: A Forbidden Love Story
What would you do if you fell for someone who you were forbidden to love?
Meet Cree Jackson, a sexy, PAID, and no-nonsense type of man. Cree saw settling down in his far future, but definitely not the present. That is into he runs into Zandria, who just so happens to share the same last name as him. Her beauty and feistiness are what drew her to him. She's the type that will make a man like him consider hanging his player card up. However, he soon finds out that if something seems too good to be true, it usually is. Cree learns that Zandria is forbidden fruit... ESPECIALLY to him, but why?
What is true love? That is the question that Anastasia (Asia) Greenleaf has been searching for after being sheltered nearly her entire life. Realizing that her life is passing her by, she seeks out to find that answer on her own. Asia has had her eye on a prize for a while-that person being Dr. Tristian Cunningham. However, like most men that she finds attractive, he falls in the same category of the kind that she's prohibited to date.
How will these two situations play out?
After finding out why Zandria is off-limits to him will Cree be able to erase the feelings he has for the woman he grew a strange attachment to in such little time?
What about Asia? Will she finally start living for herself, despite the chaos, it may cause between her and the one person who has been keeping her from true happiness?
Meet Cree Jackson, a sexy, PAID, and no-nonsense type of man. Cree saw settling down in his far future, but definitely not the present. That is into he runs into Zandria, who just so happens to share the same last name as him. Her beauty and feistiness are what drew her to him. She's the type that will make a man like him consider hanging his player card up. However, he soon finds out that if something seems too good to be true, it usually is. Cree learns that Zandria is forbidden fruit... ESPECIALLY to him, but why?
What is true love? That is the question that Anastasia (Asia) Greenleaf has been searching for after being sheltered nearly her entire life. Realizing that her life is passing her by, she seeks out to find that answer on her own. Asia has had her eye on a prize for a while-that person being Dr. Tristian Cunningham. However, like most men that she finds attractive, he falls in the same category of the kind that she's prohibited to date.
How will these two situations play out?
After finding out why Zandria is off-limits to him will Cree be able to erase the feelings he has for the woman he grew a strange attachment to in such little time?
What about Asia? Will she finally start living for herself, despite the chaos, it may cause between her and the one person who has been keeping her from true happiness?
264 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 20, 2022
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August 13, 2022
You Can't Deny Forbidden Passion
Asia went for what she wanted and that was Tristan. Even at dismay of her mama talking about all black men are no good and she's black herself. She was just hateful. Cree threw a big a** temper tantrum that didn't have nothing to do with him. It was all Drek and Lucci. Cree told the females he dealt with he would be with them until he found his future wife. Dria and Kendric had the perfect marriage to everyone who was looking in, yeah they had their fair share of problems who hasn't? Dria catered to Kendric before and after he got sick Tristan and Asia was right along with her. When they moved in with Cree that's when all their problems began. She was feeling Cree from the beginning and him also. When Kendric had the heart to heart with Cree giving him the ok to be with Dria that what started it all. Especially when Cree played the recording for her.
Asia went for what she wanted and that was Tristan. Even at dismay of her mama talking about all black men are no good and she's black herself. She was just hateful. Cree threw a big a** temper tantrum that didn't have nothing to do with him. It was all Drek and Lucci. Cree told the females he dealt with he would be with them until he found his future wife. Dria and Kendric had the perfect marriage to everyone who was looking in, yeah they had their fair share of problems who hasn't? Dria catered to Kendric before and after he got sick Tristan and Asia was right along with her. When they moved in with Cree that's when all their problems began. She was feeling Cree from the beginning and him also. When Kendric had the heart to heart with Cree giving him the ok to be with Dria that what started it all. Especially when Cree played the recording for her.
July 24, 2022
Another great story!
So at first I was side eyeing everyone, I will say reading the description of this story then actually reading it this book was amazing. So boom…Cree meets Dria not knowing she belonged to someone close to him (later he finds out). I side eyed Dria because even though she loved her husband her thoughts and somewhat actions should have stopped until the outcome of Kendrick’s time. Cree on the other hand was a ahole but he had a soft side and only family seen that. I enjoyed all the secondary characters, I am glad dreka and lucci got their HEA but that Cree came around with the help of g-ma and that red door 😂😂😂. It was also good to see Asia got her HEA the mess her mother put her thru. This was yet another amazing book by Alecia, download today you won't be disappointed!!!!
So at first I was side eyeing everyone, I will say reading the description of this story then actually reading it this book was amazing. So boom…Cree meets Dria not knowing she belonged to someone close to him (later he finds out). I side eyed Dria because even though she loved her husband her thoughts and somewhat actions should have stopped until the outcome of Kendrick’s time. Cree on the other hand was a ahole but he had a soft side and only family seen that. I enjoyed all the secondary characters, I am glad dreka and lucci got their HEA but that Cree came around with the help of g-ma and that red door 😂😂😂. It was also good to see Asia got her HEA the mess her mother put her thru. This was yet another amazing book by Alecia, download today you won't be disappointed!!!!
July 22, 2022
🗣 Lele 😩
I won for this title and you put it to good use. This book was everything!! Life really throws unexpected emotions & situations into our lives but we have to either learn to get thru them or let go of it all. I set up for hours & hours in my (Muni long) voice 😂 I was either gone get fired from work cause I kept going on break or my man putting me in the dog house 😩 overall this was an emotional roller coaster and I enjoyed the ride. This story took me thru every emotion because I’ve seen relationship form like this and some turned out good & bad but its life. Congratulations 🎉 LeLe on everything. This was definitely a dope read keep on doing your thing. Don’t mind the nickname I gave you 😂
I won for this title and you put it to good use. This book was everything!! Life really throws unexpected emotions & situations into our lives but we have to either learn to get thru them or let go of it all. I set up for hours & hours in my (Muni long) voice 😂 I was either gone get fired from work cause I kept going on break or my man putting me in the dog house 😩 overall this was an emotional roller coaster and I enjoyed the ride. This story took me thru every emotion because I’ve seen relationship form like this and some turned out good & bad but its life. Congratulations 🎉 LeLe on everything. This was definitely a dope read keep on doing your thing. Don’t mind the nickname I gave you 😂
July 23, 2022
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Alecia J. You did your thing with this one. From start to finish. I laughed and cried, but I loved all of it from family dynamics to friendships and healing! Theres so much I want to say, but dont want to give away the story, but know that you wont be dissapointed! The heart wants what the heart wants! Cancer ain't ish and when it home it effects everyone! Dria was a strong woman who definitely defined stand by your man in spite of it all. Kendrick diagnosis was a blow to Dria and his best friend. I believe that the Lord place people where they should be and that's why I can understand Cree and Dria initial meeting and everything else that came to pass. Is it forbidden if your given blessings to do so. Beautiful ending!
Alecia J. You did your thing with this one. From start to finish. I laughed and cried, but I loved all of it from family dynamics to friendships and healing! Theres so much I want to say, but dont want to give away the story, but know that you wont be dissapointed! The heart wants what the heart wants! Cancer ain't ish and when it home it effects everyone! Dria was a strong woman who definitely defined stand by your man in spite of it all. Kendrick diagnosis was a blow to Dria and his best friend. I believe that the Lord place people where they should be and that's why I can understand Cree and Dria initial meeting and everything else that came to pass. Is it forbidden if your given blessings to do so. Beautiful ending!
January 29, 2026
Finding You A Mate for After I’m Gone
I LOVED this story so much!!!…You truly never know what is in the stars for you!!!…
Kendric was loved his wife so much, he knew that because it was just the 2 of them, she would need someone!!!…He loved her enough that he asked his brother to continue to love her as much as he did!!!…
I was so happy that Kendric and Dria had their last moments together and he left her with a part of him!!!…
Cree was lusting after Dria, he wanted her and his brother gave him permission to have her!!!…He married her and continued to fulfill his promise!!!…
The rest of the gang got there happily ever after!!!…
I LOVED this story so much!!!…You truly never know what is in the stars for you!!!…
Kendric was loved his wife so much, he knew that because it was just the 2 of them, she would need someone!!!…He loved her enough that he asked his brother to continue to love her as much as he did!!!…
I was so happy that Kendric and Dria had their last moments together and he left her with a part of him!!!…
Cree was lusting after Dria, he wanted her and his brother gave him permission to have her!!!…He married her and continued to fulfill his promise!!!…
The rest of the gang got there happily ever after!!!…
July 22, 2022
Love Love Loved it ❤️❤️
This forbidden love story got me emotional as hell lol. Who knew so much happiness could come out of so much sadness. Everything happens for a reason and I love your reasons! Life is too short to live life any way but your own. People will talk whether you’re alive or dead, happy or sad. Screw them. When you stop caring what other people think is where true happiness lies. Zandria had so many tough choices in her life and I loved how she handled them. Im happy for her and my heart aches for her at the same time. Great story love ❤️❤️
This forbidden love story got me emotional as hell lol. Who knew so much happiness could come out of so much sadness. Everything happens for a reason and I love your reasons! Life is too short to live life any way but your own. People will talk whether you’re alive or dead, happy or sad. Screw them. When you stop caring what other people think is where true happiness lies. Zandria had so many tough choices in her life and I loved how she handled them. Im happy for her and my heart aches for her at the same time. Great story love ❤️❤️
August 14, 2022
Never Misses!
Alecia J. never misses! This one had so unexpected scenarios. I was very intrigued by how she built the overlaps between the partners in a way that had potential to be messy. BUT they weren't because everyone was so straight forward (well almost everyone, some people kept BIG secrets- read it to find out who). I liked how the ladies came to build a family within their network.
Some of the lifestyle aspects, like the business that the opened, were a little off for me, but since Cree is a billionaire I guess anything is possible 💜
Alecia J. never misses! This one had so unexpected scenarios. I was very intrigued by how she built the overlaps between the partners in a way that had potential to be messy. BUT they weren't because everyone was so straight forward (well almost everyone, some people kept BIG secrets- read it to find out who). I liked how the ladies came to build a family within their network.
Some of the lifestyle aspects, like the business that the opened, were a little off for me, but since Cree is a billionaire I guess anything is possible 💜
February 7, 2025
I love me some forbidden romance lol. I enjoyed seeing Asia find her voice and live for herself and not her mom. Cree telling all the ladies he was having relations with that they were just place holders until he found his wife; and they all just went along was crazy. Dria and Kendric did not have a perfect marriage but they had the deepest love for one another. Dria dimmed her light to honor her marriage. Chileeeeeee because he was blowing the money on foolishness.
When they moved in with Cree I already knew my girl was going to get her happily ever after. I did give a little side eye but after a while I was like you know what h@ll yeah lol.
When they moved in with Cree I already knew my girl was going to get her happily ever after. I did give a little side eye but after a while I was like you know what h@ll yeah lol.
August 28, 2022
Emotional!!
I enjoyed this read Dria and her husband marriage wasn't perfect but their love was something real very real. Kendric was a real one and he truly wanted his wife happy even in his death. Cree was a trip but finally got the brother and love he wanted although it was in a traditional way God did bless him with both. This book was also emotional as it dealt with illness, sadness and happiness...
I enjoyed this read Dria and her husband marriage wasn't perfect but their love was something real very real. Kendric was a real one and he truly wanted his wife happy even in his death. Cree was a trip but finally got the brother and love he wanted although it was in a traditional way God did bless him with both. This book was also emotional as it dealt with illness, sadness and happiness...
February 16, 2025
Permission Granted
Well Dang. This book covered a lot of topics. I am glad that Kendrick and Cree were able to meet and bond. I'm glad he was able to grant his brother's wishes, Thankfully Tristian was prepared to love and support Asia through her healing process. Glad Lucci wasn't a punk and got his girl Drek . I highly recommend you read this book , so you know what I'm talking about.
Well Dang. This book covered a lot of topics. I am glad that Kendrick and Cree were able to meet and bond. I'm glad he was able to grant his brother's wishes, Thankfully Tristian was prepared to love and support Asia through her healing process. Glad Lucci wasn't a punk and got his girl Drek . I highly recommend you read this book , so you know what I'm talking about.
May 18, 2025
At a loss….
3.5⭐️ Tristan & Asia were my favorite. I enjoyed Asia finding a voice & standing up to her mom. Dria endured a lot, dealing with her husband’s impending departure & having to be strong in the midst of what was occurring with him. Dria & Cree (her husband’s brother) was teetering on the line of “flaw” behavior… they should have had more respect for Kendric. I wonder if Kendric knew if he would have still went through w/that recording & the request to Cree.
3.5⭐️ Tristan & Asia were my favorite. I enjoyed Asia finding a voice & standing up to her mom. Dria endured a lot, dealing with her husband’s impending departure & having to be strong in the midst of what was occurring with him. Dria & Cree (her husband’s brother) was teetering on the line of “flaw” behavior… they should have had more respect for Kendric. I wonder if Kendric knew if he would have still went through w/that recording & the request to Cree.
July 21, 2022
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Omg I loved this book I also cried a couple times. I think Kendrick knew they had feelings for each other and that’s why he chose his brother to be the one. Dria was an amazing wife to stand by her husband through all they been through. Cree talked that mess but he wanted his brother wife lol. And I felt from the beginning it was more than just lust between them. Must read
Omg I loved this book I also cried a couple times. I think Kendrick knew they had feelings for each other and that’s why he chose his brother to be the one. Dria was an amazing wife to stand by her husband through all they been through. Cree talked that mess but he wanted his brother wife lol. And I felt from the beginning it was more than just lust between them. Must read
July 21, 2022
Latavia Thoughts
Wow this story was well written amazingly and I enjoyed it to the fullest, I'm so happy Cree and Kendrick was able to meet and bond together, I found it wild that Kendrick gave Cree permission to love Dria after his death and that Cree is what Cree did every couple got married and had children's and became successful created bonds with each other!!
Wow this story was well written amazingly and I enjoyed it to the fullest, I'm so happy Cree and Kendrick was able to meet and bond together, I found it wild that Kendrick gave Cree permission to love Dria after his death and that Cree is what Cree did every couple got married and had children's and became successful created bonds with each other!!
July 22, 2022
Forbidden love or deferred love?
I enjoyed this story about Cree and Dria. Lots of laughs, tears, real talk between these pages. I really loved that Dria and Kendrick’s love story was not diminished in any way. It was realistic and full of love and respect between the two of them. Don’t want to say too much, but read the book!
I enjoyed this story about Cree and Dria. Lots of laughs, tears, real talk between these pages. I really loved that Dria and Kendrick’s love story was not diminished in any way. It was realistic and full of love and respect between the two of them. Don’t want to say too much, but read the book!
July 24, 2022
Whew
Wow!! This is a story for the books. Its wasn't no ratchet deal that went to far. Just a love story awaiting another love story. I'm glad kendric gave them his blessing. Because baeee the way them 2 was lusting after each other, it was bound to happen. I'm glad e studying worked out. Gma is a real G. She be chugging all them youngsters!
Wow!! This is a story for the books. Its wasn't no ratchet deal that went to far. Just a love story awaiting another love story. I'm glad kendric gave them his blessing. Because baeee the way them 2 was lusting after each other, it was bound to happen. I'm glad e studying worked out. Gma is a real G. She be chugging all them youngsters!
July 27, 2022
FEELINGS!!!
This read had me all in my feelings. They way Kendrick and Dria loved each other through their vows was refreshing. But the undeniable attraction she and Cree had was also cute. I don't know if I could tell my sister it's ok for her to date and marry my husband as my last wish! Highly recommend this book.
This read had me all in my feelings. They way Kendrick and Dria loved each other through their vows was refreshing. But the undeniable attraction she and Cree had was also cute. I don't know if I could tell my sister it's ok for her to date and marry my husband as my last wish! Highly recommend this book.
July 28, 2022
OMG!! I absolutely loved this story. Kendrick 's love lasted for years. They alway say when one lige ends a new one begins. Aunt Lola was just a little to late to get the story together but that thazia lady if she didn't get convicted I'm sure lucci she Cree's last job would have been to take her out🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
July 29, 2022
Forbidden Love
I loved this sad love story!! I hate Cancer!!!! This story touched my heart!!! My hubby beat cancer and was I there for him thru it all and it wasn't easy!! Kendric was a strong man to give permission to his brother and that brought tears to my eyes!!! You will not be disappointed choosing this book!! Awesome job Alexis J!!!
I loved this sad love story!! I hate Cancer!!!! This story touched my heart!!! My hubby beat cancer and was I there for him thru it all and it wasn't easy!! Kendric was a strong man to give permission to his brother and that brought tears to my eyes!!! You will not be disappointed choosing this book!! Awesome job Alexis J!!!
August 3, 2022
Absolutely Amazing
This was such a heartfelt book. I laughed, I cried and I smiled. I loved me some Kendric because he was husband bae. I love Cree because it takes a lot to control those urges he was having for Dria. I commend them both and loved how his legacy continued on. Bravo!
This was such a heartfelt book. I laughed, I cried and I smiled. I loved me some Kendric because he was husband bae. I love Cree because it takes a lot to control those urges he was having for Dria. I commend them both and loved how his legacy continued on. Bravo!
November 14, 2022
I enjoyed this read! I felt so bad for Kendric! Cree took very good care of him as well as Tristan and Asia! Dria was a very loving and devoted wife despite her feelings for Cree! Everyone had their own personal issues, but in the end everything was as it should be! I look forward to reading more from Alecia J!
April 8, 2023
Forbidden Love
Absolutely amazing story! I fell in love with the characters, went through all kinds of emotions, and totally accepted the love the Cree and Dria shared. Their forbidden love was true love. This was an intense love story that truly touched my heart. Amazing work, Alecia J.!!!!!!
Absolutely amazing story! I fell in love with the characters, went through all kinds of emotions, and totally accepted the love the Cree and Dria shared. Their forbidden love was true love. This was an intense love story that truly touched my heart. Amazing work, Alecia J.!!!!!!
November 16, 2023
Hot read
This was one exceptional read. From the beginning you find the characters so engrossing. They experienced love loss happiness disappointment and peace. I truly enjoyed this read had me in my feelings. It's a tear jerker. I highly recommend this read it will not leave you disappointed. Enjoy....
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This was one exceptional read. From the beginning you find the characters so engrossing. They experienced love loss happiness disappointment and peace. I truly enjoyed this read had me in my feelings. It's a tear jerker. I highly recommend this read it will not leave you disappointed. Enjoy....
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February 8, 2025
I'm a little slighted.....
I wanted more of Cree and Zandria, call me crazy but we were robbed of their relationship 😔 being told about it during the ending was crazy. Loved Zendric and Zandria but their relationship was far from perfect and there was so much story left to tell after he died but I digress. The side characters were very interesting and I enjoyed their stories.
I wanted more of Cree and Zandria, call me crazy but we were robbed of their relationship 😔 being told about it during the ending was crazy. Loved Zendric and Zandria but their relationship was far from perfect and there was so much story left to tell after he died but I digress. The side characters were very interesting and I enjoyed their stories.
July 21, 2022
This was another well written book. Their love was like no other, and they did get their miracle baby. I don't know how you come up with these concepts but continue with these award winning books. Waiting for the next one ❤❤❤
July 22, 2022
Forbidden Love
Oh my goodness this book had me in my feelings. I loved it. Of course I cried in some parts but enjoyed the love that Kendric Cree and Zandria had for one another. Great job!!
Oh my goodness this book had me in my feelings. I loved it. Of course I cried in some parts but enjoyed the love that Kendric Cree and Zandria had for one another. Great job!!
July 23, 2022
different story
This story revolved around different types of love. None were more important than the other. Love is love is love. This was a great love story. This is a great read and a wonderful author who penned it.
This story revolved around different types of love. None were more important than the other. Love is love is love. This was a great love story. This is a great read and a wonderful author who penned it.
July 24, 2022
Wheww lady
You took me on a rollercoaster ride foreal. This book was so dang good and usually I want a teeny bit more but you gave EVERYTHING in these pages. Definitely a great read!! And you gained a new reader.
You took me on a rollercoaster ride foreal. This book was so dang good and usually I want a teeny bit more but you gave EVERYTHING in these pages. Definitely a great read!! And you gained a new reader.
July 26, 2022
Omg I Loved It
Im sitting here after finishing reading this book and the tears just came. I love how the book ended because Kendrick’s dying wish was to make Dria happy and he did that and she got the love and happiness she deserved!!!
Im sitting here after finishing reading this book and the tears just came. I love how the book ended because Kendrick’s dying wish was to make Dria happy and he did that and she got the love and happiness she deserved!!!
July 28, 2022
I loved it
The thing I love most about this author is the reads are different but in a great way. I read this book without stopping because I did not want to miss anything. Cree is definitely Bae.
The thing I love most about this author is the reads are different but in a great way. I read this book without stopping because I did not want to miss anything. Cree is definitely Bae.
August 4, 2022
Forbidden you say?
This was tooo good!! Cree was a jacka** in the beginning when he was messing with Asia but he got it together real quick!! I don’t think I could be with my husbands brother regardless of if they grew up together or not!!
This was tooo good!! Cree was a jacka** in the beginning when he was messing with Asia but he got it together real quick!! I don’t think I could be with my husbands brother regardless of if they grew up together or not!!
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