Forbidden Love and Lattes

Sweetheart Scones & Stories, Book 3

By: C.K. Darling

Narrated by: Andi Eloise, Ryan Lee Dunlap

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

Former NFL player Asher Hale arrives in Peachwood Grove seeking a fresh start, he's unprepared to fall for Izzie Grant—the girl he once knew, now a captivating businesswoman. The sight of her with another man awakens deep, forbidden feelings, challenging the boundaries set by her brother, his best friend.

Izzie's teenage crush on Asher reignites as they find themselves living under one roof. Despite her brother’s warnings, their mutual attraction is undeniable and intensifies with each encounter.

When a local competition throws them even closer together, their attraction reaches a boiling point.

Faced with a choice between love and family loyalty, Izzie and Asher must decide if their forbidden romance is worth risking everything. Will they choose their hearts, or will family ties pull them apart?

Get swept away in a sweet and steamy journey through small-town Georgia, where love defies the rules, and passion brews stronger than the richest coffee. Forbidden Love & Lattes is an intense, fiery tale, and the perfect indulgence for busy listeners craving a satisfying love story that packs both heat and heart in apprximately 2 hours.

Forbidden Love and Lattes is the third book in the Sweetheart Scones & Stories series by C.K. Darling. Each installment follows a different friend finding their happily ever after in the charming town of Peachwood Grove different friend's quest for love in charming Peachwood Grove. Enjoy this steamy romance as a standalone or as part of the beloved series.

Spice Level 2-3

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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. 🥰