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The Experience: A Forbidden Prequel
THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM...
All work and later for play has always been Nikki Wade's motto. Until the enticingly hot yet complicated Bakari Youngblood convinces her otherwise while at a conference in Jamaica. After a tough emotional two years of pain and loneliness and one night of unexpected passion with Bakari, Nikki gives in to his request to be uninhibited. And soon, she re-discovers herself and realizes that love is possible again. But is that love possible with Bakari who seems to be holding something back?
*This can be read as a standalone and a prequel to the Forbidden Trilogy*
**Nikki Wade had an experience of a lifetime! This novella brought the heat!**
All work and later for play has always been Nikki Wade's motto. Until the enticingly hot yet complicated Bakari Youngblood convinces her otherwise while at a conference in Jamaica. After a tough emotional two years of pain and loneliness and one night of unexpected passion with Bakari, Nikki gives in to his request to be uninhibited. And soon, she re-discovers herself and realizes that love is possible again. But is that love possible with Bakari who seems to be holding something back?
*This can be read as a standalone and a prequel to the Forbidden Trilogy*
**Nikki Wade had an experience of a lifetime! This novella brought the heat!**
- GenresAudiobookContemporary
107 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 9, 2022
102 people are currently reading
32 people want to read
About the author
Tiye Love
41 books201 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...
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 8, 2022
This Was Definitely Intriguing
This is my first title from this author….and this is definitely an interesting tale….in fact, interesting enough for me to go on to the next book….These two people Nikki & Bakari met at a work conference in Jamaica…have a great time together….each spill some interesting secrets and the go their separate ways…I’m really curious to see if they will circle back around at some point.
This is my first title from this author….and this is definitely an interesting tale….in fact, interesting enough for me to go on to the next book….These two people Nikki & Bakari met at a work conference in Jamaica…have a great time together….each spill some interesting secrets and the go their separate ways…I’m really curious to see if they will circle back around at some point.
June 20, 2025
Bakari is trouble! But sign me up for that kinda trouble. iiKane kills this audiobook. I may have a little thing going on with her male voice.
August 17, 2024
It was hard to enjoy this with the mmc being an insufferable ass the entire time and the FMC was immature and lacked confidence
November 18, 2023
“The Experience:A Forbidden Prequel (Forbidden Trilogy - Book 1) was an okay read. I’m conflicted by the character & conversations between Nikki & Bakari. Without spoiling the book for others. However, once again I was annoyed reading most of this book. Maybe Nikki was attempting to convince herself a different person by living vicariously through her perception of an “Island Trist”. I wasn’t convinced🤨🥴‼️Many decisions, professions by Nikki were inconsistent & reckless. She’s in Jamaica for a company paid conference, which she admitted she didn’t attend all the presentations & event. …and complained her living accommodations were in a different hotel. Ungrateful ‼️ Unprofessional‼️..Nonetheless, she also intimated she was representing her company. Thereafter, Bakari you’re still pining over an unavailable woman (you’ve never dated) after ten years⁉️WTAH‼️Note, plz stop getting high and accepting blunts from strangers🤨🥴‼️Move On! Hmmmm, I’m more perplexed than conflicted by “the experience”.
February 20, 2025
How can Kendra and Nikki call bakari a decent man when he’s cheating on his girlfriend. It’s one thing to encourage a friend to have fun on a trip, even with a guy, but to do so with one who is taken is tacky.
Nikki really came across desperate almost the entire book. And she was super reckless.
Bakari was pathetic, pining after another woman fir as long as he has been. I feel bad for the girl he has at home.
I don’t feel this prequel added anything to the story. Did not like either main character
Nikki really came across desperate almost the entire book. And she was super reckless.
Bakari was pathetic, pining after another woman fir as long as he has been. I feel bad for the girl he has at home.
I don’t feel this prequel added anything to the story. Did not like either main character
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 11, 2022
A Tropical Paradise Filled with Reflections
This was an interesting read into Bakari’s feelings leading up into the Forbidden series. That man is just FINE…. I like this storyline and how Bakari and Nikki were able to help each other with their true feelings and secrets by encouraging each other to not be afraid to move on with life and the consequences of whatever happens. Kudos Tiye Love on another great book.
This was an interesting read into Bakari’s feelings leading up into the Forbidden series. That man is just FINE…. I like this storyline and how Bakari and Nikki were able to help each other with their true feelings and secrets by encouraging each other to not be afraid to move on with life and the consequences of whatever happens. Kudos Tiye Love on another great book.
September 14, 2022
Bakari Youngblood became my book bae in Forbidden and I have loved him every since. The Experience gave me a chance to see Bakari again and to understand his feelings even more. Tiye gave a short and sweet prequel to get you ready for Forbidden if you have not read the series and a glimpse of our favorite characters if you have read the series. Great job once again this author did not disappoint.
September 18, 2022
Yes please!
It's always a pleasure to be able to gain more insight into the complex younger Youngblood sibling. Since reading the Forbidden Trilogy, he has always been my favorite Tiye Love male character, and the added insight into his feelings and motivations leading up to book one is a plus! The addition of Nikki's role in his future decisions coupled with her own relationship woes and triumphs, made this a quick, entertaining read!
It's always a pleasure to be able to gain more insight into the complex younger Youngblood sibling. Since reading the Forbidden Trilogy, he has always been my favorite Tiye Love male character, and the added insight into his feelings and motivations leading up to book one is a plus! The addition of Nikki's role in his future decisions coupled with her own relationship woes and triumphs, made this a quick, entertaining read!
September 15, 2022
Nikki’s Experience
Nikki was in Jamaica for her job. She meets a handsome stranger who helps her experience life as it should be and let go of past hurts. Bakari befriends the beautiful stranger and she helps him face some hard truths. Their time in Jamaica is both sexual and sensual but also life changing! A great read!
Nikki was in Jamaica for her job. She meets a handsome stranger who helps her experience life as it should be and let go of past hurts. Bakari befriends the beautiful stranger and she helps him face some hard truths. Their time in Jamaica is both sexual and sensual but also life changing! A great read!
March 6, 2023
Not quite my cup of tea
I rate this one 3 1/2 - 4 stars but this wasn’t the romance I was looking for. It was more of a vacation fling between two strangers who make great friends. The story was well written, I just didn’t feel a deep connection between the two of them at anytime during this read. That should have been my first cue as to where this story was headed.
I rate this one 3 1/2 - 4 stars but this wasn’t the romance I was looking for. It was more of a vacation fling between two strangers who make great friends. The story was well written, I just didn’t feel a deep connection between the two of them at anytime during this read. That should have been my first cue as to where this story was headed.
September 11, 2022
Sexy quick read worth reading.
This is nice short sexy enjoyable read that will definitely pull you in. It’s the perfect set up to get readers ready for the FORBIDDEN series that will answer the question if Bakari will find his happiness.
This is nice short sexy enjoyable read that will definitely pull you in. It’s the perfect set up to get readers ready for the FORBIDDEN series that will answer the question if Bakari will find his happiness.
November 13, 2022
Great Prequel
This was a great read. Have never read the series but truly enjoyed the chemistry between Bakari and Nicci. Sometimes an island fling is needed to help someone see things clearly 🤣. Excellent writing Tiye.
This was a great read. Have never read the series but truly enjoyed the chemistry between Bakari and Nicci. Sometimes an island fling is needed to help someone see things clearly 🤣. Excellent writing Tiye.
October 5, 2024
3.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ .5 stars! This story follows Nikki who is in Jamaica attending and presenting at a conference and Bakari who is also on the island for business.
They meet when Nikki is checking in at her hotel and finds out that she is not staying at the hotel but their sister property. Bakari happens to see her outside waiting for the shuttle and strikes up a conversation with her. Nikki is instantly attracted to him.
They see each other again and realize that they have an attraction to each other. We follow their story and see if they have a future together or if this is just a moment for each of them to grow and learn about themselves. This story has some spice and I really enjoyed this book and recommend it.
They meet when Nikki is checking in at her hotel and finds out that she is not staying at the hotel but their sister property. Bakari happens to see her outside waiting for the shuttle and strikes up a conversation with her. Nikki is instantly attracted to him.
They see each other again and realize that they have an attraction to each other. We follow their story and see if they have a future together or if this is just a moment for each of them to grow and learn about themselves. This story has some spice and I really enjoyed this book and recommend it.
December 23, 2024
A Different HEA
It was alright. It was good enough. I loved everyone. Bakari and Nikki helped each other open their hearts and realize that love is meant to be shared with that special one. Nikki and Nico found there way back to one another and are headed towards FOREVERMORE. One day, this same love will find Bakari. Hopefully it won't be with his sister-in-law. And, that Kendra is a hoot! Good read Tiye.
It was alright. It was good enough. I loved everyone. Bakari and Nikki helped each other open their hearts and realize that love is meant to be shared with that special one. Nikki and Nico found there way back to one another and are headed towards FOREVERMORE. One day, this same love will find Bakari. Hopefully it won't be with his sister-in-law. And, that Kendra is a hoot! Good read Tiye.
September 23, 2022
Delve into the live of Bakari Youngblood before diving into the Forbidden Trilogy.
November 3, 2022
confirming love
Such a passionate story but still was missing something I just don’t know what yet ? But worth the read
Such a passionate story but still was missing something I just don’t know what yet ? But worth the read
July 1, 2023
It was definitely not what I expected. My first time reading a book with this type of story line and I actually enjoyed it. Time for book number2!
August 19, 2025
I want so much more of this!!!! I read the actual book first, then the prequel, but I enjoyed it.
January 2, 2026
already loving this series 😍
May 24, 2023
AN EXPERIENCE INDEED!❤️❤️❤️
This story had me all in my feelings. I could relate to how Nikki was feeling and then when Bakari finally opened up. My heart went out to him as well.
The connection that Bakari and Nikki had was amazing and I have to admit I wanted them to realize they brought the best out in each other.
As a mature romantic at heart. I will simply say. I would love to have the experience that Niki had while she was in Jamaica.
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Although there were a few small editing problems this was a well written story that had me feeling like I was right there in Jamica with the characters. I’m just really glad that the next book is available because it will definitely be my next read ❤️
This story had me all in my feelings. I could relate to how Nikki was feeling and then when Bakari finally opened up. My heart went out to him as well.
The connection that Bakari and Nikki had was amazing and I have to admit I wanted them to realize they brought the best out in each other.
As a mature romantic at heart. I will simply say. I would love to have the experience that Niki had while she was in Jamaica.
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Although there were a few small editing problems this was a well written story that had me feeling like I was right there in Jamica with the characters. I’m just really glad that the next book is available because it will definitely be my next read ❤️
September 29, 2024
I don't re read books but I had to make an exception to this one. I had to listen to this audiobook to hear my Book bae come to life and it did not disappoint at all. The Experience was a whole experience on audio.
May 28, 2025
couple hooks up on work retreat. teach each other love is still possible. no hea. fmc goes on to marry her ex and mmc goes back to his gf, Leila.
September 26, 2025
This story was really good. Narration on the audiobook 🔥🔥
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