Forbidden Love and Lattes

Sweetheart Scones & Stories, Book 3

Her brother's best friend was strictly off-limits — until he wasn't.

Former NFL player Asher Hale arrives in Peachwood Grove looking for a fresh start, completely unprepared to find himself falling for Izzie Grant — the girl he once knew, now a captivating businesswoman who makes every rule he's tried to follow a lot harder to keep.

Izzie's teenage crush on Asher reignites fast, especially when they find themselves living under one roof and her brother's warnings start sounding less like good advice and more like the only thing standing between them.

When a local competition throws them even closer together, the tension reaches a breaking point neither of them can ignore.

Choosing each other means risking everything — but some feelings are stronger than the rules meant to contain them.

Forbidden Love and Lattes is the third book in the Sweetheart Scones and Stories Series by C. K. Darling — a short, steamy brother's best friend romance set in small-town Georgia, perfect for listeners who want forbidden heat and a satisfying happily ever after in a single sitting.

©2024 Cassie Newell (P)2026 Cassie Newell

Forbidden but LOVING EVERY MOMENT

This book is the perfect blend of forbidden attraction and secret longing. The best friend’s sister trope is executed beautifully, with sparks flying from their very first run-in (aka the moment you know things are about to get messy 😂). The sneaking around? Pure entertainment. Every stolen glance feels like watching two teenagers try to lie to their parents—adorable, awkward, and impossible to hide. It’s romantic, angsty, and heart-melting enough to keep you glued to the pages. Basically, if you love slow-burn romances with swoon-worthy moments and a dash of “uh-oh, this is a bad idea,” this one’s for you. 🥰