Forbidden

A Steamy MM Romance Novella

By: Phoenix Black

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Jake has spent years secretly in love with his best friend, Max. One drunken kiss back in college was the closest he ever got before Max buried the moment and moved on—without him. When Max announces his engagement to Monica, Jake is heartbroken but determined to be the best man at his wedding, even if it means watching the man he loves marry someone else.

A long weekend cruise for Max’s destination wedding was supposed to be a distraction, but one night at the ship’s bar changes everything. Enter Cooper—mature, confident, and devastatingly sexy. Their chemistry is undeniable, their night together hot and unforgettable… but when Jake wakes up, Cooper is gone.

The real shock comes when Jake is formally introduced to his mystery lover the next day—as Max’s estranged older brother.

Now, trapped on the cruise with a mountain of unresolved feelings, Jake finds himself drawn to Cooper in ways he never expected. Cooper is nothing like Max, and yet he challenges Jake in all the best ways. But as their undeniable connection deepens, Jake is forced to confront the past he’s never let go of—and the future he never saw coming.

With old feelings rising, new love forming, and a wedding that may or may not happen, Jake must decide where his heart truly belongs before the ship docks… and everything falls apart.

A steamy, heartfelt MM romance about love, longing, and taking the risk that could change everything.

It was all I could do to just finish it

Unfortunately, the virtual voice ruined the whole thing. Why put all of your hard work out there and then let virtual voice make readers hate it.
The few intimate scenes were almost exactly the same, especially the times on the deck, against the rail. I swear chapter 13 was repeated. The actual story was a good one, but I would never recommend it for these issues.

Hmmmm

I shall say that the AI voice did not capture my attention and made this short story listen difficult to enjoy.