The Sweetest Taboo

A Modern Vintage Romance Standalone

She's a hurricane in disguise. Dangerous. Forbidden.

I fell for a woman for the first time in my life. I never thought the winds of Montana could carry in a storm like Isha George. She's stunningly beautiful. Years younger than me. Definitely a gold digger. She's charming, elegant—and my younger brother's girlfriend.

When Isha sweeps into my life, I'm sure she's a tempest hiding behind a smile as bright as sunshine. And, she has her eyes on the prize—a piece of the Ledger Ranch. My ranch.

So, I do what any good brother and ranch owner would. I steal her away and then proceed to break her heart.

Now, six years later, I see her again. We've both grown up, but one thing hasn't changed. I still want her more desperately than I ever did before. And if there's one thing I learned during our time apart, it's that I'm in love with her even more than I was. I always have been. I always will be. But will she ever forgive me for what I did?

The Sweetest Taboo is a standalone billionaire forbidden love story that is part of the A Modern Vintage Romance series. Books in this series bring back the nostalgia of Harlequin and Mills & Boon romances from the eighties with a modern twist. Meet alpha men who know how to wound but also to grovel, and meet strong women who hold their own.

Contains a bonus novella, More Than a Feeling.

©2024 Maya Alden (P)2025 Podium Audio

FMCs in both stories portrayed as doormat. Accepting atrocious behavior of the MMC‘s and family

The author needs to add a little backbone to both of the FMC’s. Acceptance of toxic behavior does not make them seem strong. It makes the FMCs appear weak and submissive. The author should have given Flo a new man that love and respect her instead of her waiting for Cullum(a little revenge for the FMC’s does not hurt). He made it obvious that she was not his priority. The stories were emotional and enjoyable. It would’ve been even better if the story included Isha and Rowan having their first child.

Holy shit

Holy shit this book is crazy. Rowan and Ace are terrible.. Everybody in Rowan‘s family is trash. Isha is way too good for them. I honestly cannot believe that they got back together. I’m glad that she got her happy ending. But holy crap this book is just so painful to read.

THE BEST!!!

NO ONE writes like Maya!!! I highly recommend this novel! I found this story very rough on my heart because the MMC was so cruel at the beginning. The FMC always took the high road (while I wanted her to punch the jerk face MMC just once. Maybe twice!). Both characters grow so much and their love story had me on the edge of my seat! FIVE STARS!!! Please give this one a listen/read!!!

Great story

I enjoyed the story and writing style. The addition to the narration made it even better. I definitely would read from this author again.

liked the included bonus book better

Sweetest Taboo was okay. No plan to relisten. This included a bonus short story "More than a Feeling". it was much better than Sweetest Taboo. My rating reflects the 2nd story.