The Forbidden Series by Rayne Whitlock

I am Victoria ‘Vic’ Sterling. High-powered corporate lawyer in Manhattan. I am badass. I am on the fast track to make partner at Kildare and Scott, one of the best law firms in the city. I am fearless, uncompromising, and at the top of my game. I know what I want, and I take it. I have money, a thriving career, a gorgeous penthouse, a husband and my six-year-old daughter, Lily. There is nothing I lack. Then Alexandra 'Alex' Hartley comes in my life... moreI am Victoria ‘Vic’ Sterling. High-powered corporate lawyer in Manhattan. I am badass. I am on the fast track to make partner at Kildare and Scott, one of the best law firms in the city. I am fearless, uncompromising, and at the top of my game. I know what I want, and I take it. I have money, a thriving career, a gorgeous penthouse, a husband and my six-year-old daughter, Lily. There is nothing I lack. Then Alexandra 'Alex' Hartley comes in my life. She’s fresh from law school, interning at a rival law firm. She needs to make extra money to cover her living costs in Manhattan. I bring her into my home to care for my daughter, Lily. A live-in nanny to help with our hectic lives. She's unconventional, whipsmart, ambitious, bold and breaks down barriers wherever she goes. Did I say she's young? She's ten years younger than me. I expected our lives to be smooth sailing. If Lily was happy, I was happy. What I didn't expect was for Alex to make me confront myself. I’ve always known who I am. Alex unpeeled layers of my self that I didn't know existed. I’ve never desired a woman before. Never imagined I could fall for someone like Alex. But what started as a spark has become something I can’t ignore. Falling for her could cost me everything I’ve built. But walking away? That might cost me the one thing I never thought I’d myself. 'Lesbian romance so hot, it will burn your ereader! '. 'A Sapphic romance you don't want to miss! '. less

One popstar. One bodyguard. Zero professional boundaries. Riley Shaw doesn't do bodyguards. Elena Reyes doesn't do celebrities. Too bad neither of them gets a choice. When an obsessed stalker escalates from online harassment to physical confrontation, Grammy-winning superstar Riley Shaw finds herself stuck with Elena Reyes, a former special ops soldier who treats her like any other job. Elena's mission is to keep the spoiled diva alive... moreOne popstar. One bodyguard. Zero professional boundaries. Riley Shaw doesn't do bodyguards. Elena Reyes doesn't do celebrities. Too bad neither of them gets a choice. When an obsessed stalker escalates from online harassment to physical confrontation, Grammy-winning superstar Riley Shaw finds herself stuck with Elena Reyes, a former special ops soldier who treats her like any other job. Elena's mission is to keep the spoiled diva alive. Riley's mission is to drive her uptight bodyguard absolutely insane and get her to quit. But somewhere between dodging paparazzi and stolen glances, professional lines blur into something dangerous. It starts as a fling for Riley. It is a mistake for Elena. They can end it and walk away to the safety of their careers. Or they can continue to play with fire and risk burning them both. • Popstar x Bodyguard forbidden romance. • Enemies-to-lovers with serious heat. • Sapphic romance. • Steam that will fog your Kindle. • Strong women who don't need saving. • HEA guaranteed. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I devoured this in one sitting! The tension between Riley and Elena had me on the edge of my seat, and when they finally gave in. .. WOW. ". ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The spice level is chef's kiss but it's the emotional depth that really got me. I ugly cried at the ending. ". less

Sara never looked at a woman that way before. Until Ashley. Sara has a perfect life. A loving husband, twin daughters and a successful bakery. When her brother-in-law's sophisticated lawyer wife Ashley enters the picture, Sara expects nothing more than polite family dinners. With their worlds so different, she never imagines they could be friends. One rainy afternoon crosses a line they can't uncross. They can walk away and return to their lives... moreSara never looked at a woman that way before. Until Ashley. Sara has a perfect life. A loving husband, twin daughters and a successful bakery. When her brother-in-law's sophisticated lawyer wife Ashley enters the picture, Sara expects nothing more than polite family dinners. With their worlds so different, she never imagines they could be friends. One rainy afternoon crosses a line they can't uncross. They can walk away and return to their lives. Or risk turning their worlds to ash for a desire neither saw coming. Forbidden romanceSlow-burn with explosive payoffSapphic awakeningFirst-time FFAge gapRich lawyer/working mom Unexpected passionMutual piningForced proximitySexual tension that cuts like a knifeOpposites attractFound familyCharacter-driven emotional journeySteam that will make you fan yourselfComplex women making impossible choicesHEA guaranteed. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I couldn't put this down! The tension between Sara and Ashley had me holding my breath, and when they finally gave in. .. absolutely scorching. ". ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The heat level is off the charts, but it's the emotional journey that wrecked me. Their story will stay with me for a long time. ". less

One forbidden kiss, two women, zero chance of following the rules. SLOANE. One day, I'm hacking Prism's unhackable system. The next, I'm challenging Victoria Patel, my billionaire CEO, in ways no one else dares. I wasn't supposed to fall for my boss. Then I found the secrets buried in her company's servers. I have never compromised on my principles. Never will. And yet, Victoria makes me forget every boundary. I face an impossible choice. VICTORIA... moreOne forbidden kiss, two women, zero chance of following the rules. SLOANE. One day, I'm hacking Prism's unhackable system. The next, I'm challenging Victoria Patel, my billionaire CEO, in ways no one else dares. I wasn't supposed to fall for my boss. Then I found the secrets buried in her company's servers. I have never compromised on my principles. Never will. And yet, Victoria makes me forget every boundary. I face an impossible choice. VICTORIA. I built my empire by being ruthless, never showing weakness. Until Sloane Delaney, my new intern, more than a decade my junior, walked in with blue hair and a defiant mouth. What started as forbidden glances became something dangerous. When she uncovers files that could ruin everything, I confront the first choice I can't calculate. My company or my heart. What readers can't stop talking. ❤️ Age-gap romance with sizzling chemistry. ❤️ Billionaire CEO meets her match in her brilliant young intern. ❤️ Forbidden workplace attraction. ❤️ Boss/employee power dynamics. ❤️ Steamy romance with emotional depth. ❤️ Interracial romance so hot. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I couldn't put it down! ". ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The corporate ice queen meets her match in this captivating workplace romance. Victoria and Sloane's chemistry is off the charts! ". ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Settle delivers the perfect balance of tension and tenderness. The power dynamics between these women kept me turning pages late into the night! ". ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Every sapphic's dream, a billionaire romance with substance. The characters' growth and the ethical dilemmas make this so much more than just a romance. ". less

The greatest rivalry in tennis, the most forbidden love affair. Irina Volkova. Russian, World #1, Twelve Grand Slams. Multiple Olympic golds. The Ice Queen of women's tennis. Cold, ruthless, untouchable. No relationships. No weaknesses. A GOAT contender who never cracks. Kateryna Melnyk. Ukrainian, World #2, Twelve Grand Slams. Olympic medals. The Firebrand of women's tennis. Powerful on court, outspoken off it. All passion, all fire. A GOAT contender who plays with her heart on her sleeve... moreThe greatest rivalry in tennis, the most forbidden love affair. Irina Volkova. Russian, World #1, Twelve Grand Slams. Multiple Olympic golds. The Ice Queen of women's tennis. Cold, ruthless, untouchable. No relationships. No weaknesses. A GOAT contender who never cracks. Kateryna Melnyk. Ukrainian, World #2, Twelve Grand Slams. Olympic medals. The Firebrand of women's tennis. Powerful on court, outspoken off it. All passion, all fire. A GOAT contender who plays with her heart on her sleeve. Their rivalry fills stadiums worldwide. The greatest of all time, analysts say. Two legends. Two countries at war. The world expects them to hate each other. And they do. Until they don't. Between Grand Slam finals and tournament schedules, the line between enemy and something else begins to blur. It's only hormones, they tell themselves. Only stress relief. Only physical. They're lying. But their secret relationship is only the beginning. Irina is hiding something far more dangerous than their affair. Something that could destroy everything that she holds precious. Something that makes loving Kateryna look like the least of her problems. When the truth detonates during the year ending WTA Finals championship, the two greatest players in women's tennis will face their biggest match. Not for a trophy. For each other. Enemies-to-lovers sapphic sports romance. GOAT versus GOAT. Ice versus fire. Can a Ukrainian love a Russian? Can fierce rivals choose each other over glory? The love story tennis never saw coming. 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️. ✓ Enemies to Lovers. ✓ Forbidden Romance. ✓ Secret Relationship. ✓ Sports Rivals. ✓ Forced Proximity. ✓ Ice Queen × Firebrand. ✓ Grumpy × Sunshine (kind of). ✓ Touch Her and Die. ✓ Geopolitical Stakes. ✓ Found Family. ✓ HEA (Happily Ever After). READER REVIEWS. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "THE RIVALRY TO END ALL RIVALRIES". I've read a LOT of sports romance. This is different. These aren't just athletes—they're LEGENDS. The tennis details are spot-on (I'm a player myself), the Grand Slam matches feel real, and the rivalry? Chef's kiss. But what really got me was how the author made me believe these two GOAT contenders could go from genuinely hating each other to risking everything for love. The Ice Queen/Firebrand dynamic is PERFECT. Irina's control versus Kateryna's passion, explosive chemistry. And that WTA Finals scene? I UGLY CRIED. If you want sports romance where the athletes are actually elite and the competition feels authentic, READ THIS. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Ice Queen Who? I Only Know MELTED PUDDLE". ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Finally! Sports Romance That Respects The Sport! ". ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The Grand Gesture Scene Broke Me". I don't want to spoil anything, but the climax of this book (the WTA Finals scene) is THE MOSTEST. less

Bratty rookie. Unshakeable veteran. Same team, same hotel rooms, one very bad idea. Ruby Anderson is twenty-three, an Olympic gold medalist, and the most talked-about signing in the Professional Women's Hockey League. Sienna Kovač is thirty-five, a three-time Olympic champion, and not interested in babysitting Chicago Reign's new star. Ruby joins the club, wanting expecting to be the star. Problem is, Sienna isthe star. They clash from day one... moreBratty rookie. Unshakeable veteran. Same team, same hotel rooms, one very bad idea. Ruby Anderson is twenty-three, an Olympic gold medalist, and the most talked-about signing in the Professional Women's Hockey League. Sienna Kovač is thirty-five, a three-time Olympic champion, and not interested in babysitting Chicago Reign's new star. Ruby joins the club, wanting expecting to be the star. Problem is, Sienna isthe star. They clash from day one. Ruby is bratty, mouthy, and determined to prove she doesn't need a veteran babysitter. Sienna isn't bothered. On the ice, their chemistry is electric. Off it, the tension is unbearable. They hate each other. Then they can't keep their hands off each other, sneaking off to hotel rooms, hiding their relationship from everyone. Chicago Reign is on a championship run. Ruby and Sienna are playing the best hockey of their lives. But someone is paying attention to them. And the price will be everything. Tropes. Enemies to lovers. Age gap. Grumpy x sunshine. Women's hockey. What readers say. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Filthy. Tender. Devastating. Sometimes all three in the same chapter. ". ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I read this in one sitting and then immediately started it again. ". less

Bollywood's biggest star can't stand her new bodyguard. Her bodyguard can't stand Bollywood. Neither of them can stop what happens next. Tara Kulkarni is Bollywood's biggest actress. Closeted, ambitious, one film away from going global. Aditi Gokhale is the ex-military female bodyguard hired to protect her. Unreadable, lethal, unimpressed by fame. They can't stand each other. They can't stay away from each other. Tara can't risk coming out in Bollywood. That would destroy her... moreBollywood's biggest star can't stand her new bodyguard. Her bodyguard can't stand Bollywood. Neither of them can stop what happens next. Tara Kulkarni is Bollywood's biggest actress. Closeted, ambitious, one film away from going global. Aditi Gokhale is the ex-military female bodyguard hired to protect her. Unreadable, lethal, unimpressed by fame. They can't stand each other. They can't stay away from each other. Tara can't risk coming out in Bollywood. That would destroy her. Aditi knows this is wrong. She has to end it. Tara Kulkarni didn't become a star by playing it safe. But Aditi's job is to keep her safe. Their script has deviated from Bollywood's HEA stories. The ending hasn't been written yet. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I started this at midnight and didn't sleep until I'd finished it. My Kindle needs a cold shower. ". ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The Bollywood world-building alone is worth the price. The sex scenes are worth twice that. ". ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "If you told me a Bollywood sapphic bodyguard romance would be the best book I've read this year, I'd have laughed. I'm not laughing. I'm sobbing. ". less