Forbidden Lovers

Kimberley Troutte

Aug 2018 · Plunder Cove Book 1 · Harlequin

About this eBook

New York Times–Bestselling Author: His wealthy family drove them apart once. Can the successful pilot and the single mom ever trust each other again?

His voice is familiar. Overpowering. Sexy. But he can’t be the man she loved. Because Matt Harper is dead . . .

Julia Espinoza fell for Matt Harper despite his reputation and the social gulf between them. Then he broke her heart and went to Afghanistan with the Air Force—where, she later learned, he died in action.

Now she’s made a life without him, including raising a child. But then a stranger arrives, looking and feeling remarkably like her long-ago lover. When one no-strings night reveals the truth, unraveling all the schemes dividing them may be their only second chance. . . .

Ratings and reviews

3.5* ... I used to read Harlequin Desire books all the time so I was looking forward to trying the books again. That being said, I enjoyed the book. Matt Harper and Julia Espinoza fell in love at a young age, and then Matt walked away. They were both lied to by Matt's parents. Matt believed Julia married another, and Julia believed Matt died while in Afghanistan. 10-yrs later Matt's father gets him to return home. A chance reunion that bring forth all of the details on how they were manipulated by Matt's parents. I volunteered to review an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

This was a perfect star-crossed lovers romance! Matt and Julia were high-school sweethearts from opposite sides of their small community. Ripped apart by forces beyond their control, each spends the next ten years believing the other is lost to them for good. Until Matt's dad calls all his children home for a shocking announcement to the entire town. The love these two have was rock solid, but their reunion was continually obstructed by the many secrets and lies told over the years, making their eventual HEA all the more sweeter for the trouble. The secondary characters were superb, adding layers of humor and heartwarming wisdom. The complicated backstory was teased out patiently, and the surprise twist at the end was jaw-dropping even as it was satisfying. I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of this story. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book through NetGalley.

Forbidden Lovers by Kimberley Troutte Julia Espinoza and Matt Harper fell in love as teenagers and his parents broke them up. Now he is back in the area after years away and they realize that they never stopped loving each other. I really enjoyed this book and the family interactions. It has a touch of mystery to it on another storyline going on so I now want to read Kimberley Troutte next book so I can see how it is solved. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a good book.

About the author

Kimberley Troutte is a New York Times, USA Today and Amazon Top 100 bestselling author and a RITA® nominee. She lives in So. California with her hubby, two sons, wild cat, red iguana, an old snake and any other creatures her guys rescue. Visit her at www.kimberleytroutte.com.