The Forbidden

Stories like The Forbidden are not born quietly. They arrive the way storms do—charged, unruly, aching to be understood. LT Autumn stepped into my inbox with a manuscript that didn’t whisper for attention… it demanded it. It carried wound and fire, tenderness and fury, danger and devotion. It carried a heroine who refuses to stay broken and a hero who loves like a weapon and a prayer.
From the very first pages, I knew this book belonged in my imprint. What LT Autumn has created is more than a dark romance. It is a reclamation. A pulse. A vow to every reader who has been cracked open by life and still believes in love sharp enough to cut and gentle enough to heal.
As the founder of House of Llianne Olivo Books and Friends, I am honored to champion her voice, her vision, and the growing community already gathering around her. This is only her beginning, but she arrived with the power of someone who has been writing in the shadows for years, waiting for the world to catch up.
To LT Autumn: Thank you for trusting me with your debut. Thank you for daring to write a love story that bleeds and bites and still rises. And thank you for reminding us that even the darkest characters can lead us into the brightest truths.
To the readers holding this book: Welcome. You are witnessing the first spark of an author who will burn through the genre in all the best ways.

With admiration, pride, and fire,

This was a fast paced Dark Romance. Started with a bang and just kept going. I loved the way the main characters got together and healed each other. There is intrigue and spice. The dark side was especially intriguing and I enjoyed the FMC strength and ability to exact justice. The MMC is dominating and possessive. This is a she falls first and he falls harder. There are of course villians and revenge.

fell straight into Alexander and Evelyn's world for chaos, twist and turns...and I was all for it!

I loved every moment of it🖤 The spice, the heartache, thier stories and rising above it all!

Get ready to dive head first in...

If you love your men possesive, who fall first...hard, with simmering rage but mask it under calm control...then you will L♡VE Alexander! Evelyn is fierce, and overcomes EVERYTHING thrown at her, she isn't a survivor she is a QUEEN👑

re you looking for a Hallmark movie… but with spice? 🔥
Add a billionaire love story, touch her and die energy, and a little kidnapping sprinkled in, and this is the book.

It’s a fast, easy read that somehow manages to be charming and dark at the same time. Entertaining, addictive, and surprisingly fun—definitely a great read. ✨📖

Let me just start off by saying this book is addictive. Once you start you can’t stop, it’s literally all you think about. Alex and Evelyn are literally made for each other in every way possible. I hope in book two we get to see the twins.

I received this ARC for free and I am voluntarily writing this review.

Stephanie Jackson
“This book truly was different. It reached hidden, broken parts of me and made me feel seen in a way a book hasn’t before. I was blown away by the brilliance of the writing, the characters, and the emotional healing woven into the darkness. I am honored to have read this.”

Mandy Britt
“A visceral, high-octane dark romance that is as healing as it is intense. The emotional resonance is where this book truly shines. Watching these characters rise above their trauma is incredibly satisfying. A brilliant start to a new series.”

T ||
“A fast-paced dark romance with tragic pasts, obsession, twists, and intense chemistry. Two damaged souls finding something real in each other. The ending was incredible and I cannot wait for what comes next.”

Irene Daniels
“Intoxicating, passionate, and twisty. The back-and-forth POV was exquisitely done and drove the emotional intensity of the story. I devoured this book and would absolutely read it again.”

Karla Meskil
“All the twists and turns were not what I expected. Evelyn rises into her power, and Alexander will do anything to protect her. The character development is excellent, and I am more than ready for book two.”

Stephanie Browning
“This book started with a bang and never let go. The emotional depth pulled me in completely, and the twists left me desperate to know what happens next.”

Sarah R.
“Raw, possessive, passionate, and emotional. The darkness is intense, but the emotional connection between the characters is beautifully written. A powerful debut.”

Brooke Simmons
“Dangerous, emotional, and deeply romantic. The ‘us against the world’ energy is everything. A must-read for fans of morally grey heroes and dark romance.”

The DyslexiCat
“Fantastically twisty and beautifully executed. The emotional impact was stunning, and the plot twists completely wrecked me in the best way. Absolutely addictive.”

Jodie Culling
“If you love possessive alpha men with calm exteriors and explosive devotion, this is a must-read. I was hooked by the storyline and the twists.”

Bookyboymom
“Like a Hallmark movie—but make it dark and spicy. Fast, addictive, and surprisingly fun with serious ‘touch her and die’ energy.”

Disneynerd719
“Dark, addictive, and impossible to put down. The dual POV is unlike anything I’ve read, and the twists kept me devouring the story in one sitting.”

Luna Anderson
“An irresistible, darkly captivating romance. Electric chemistry, slow-burn intensity, and emotional depth that lingers long after the final chapter.”

Mrs C
“A dark, addictive story with powerful character development and emotional payoff. Watching Evelyn rise into her strength was unforgettable. I loved these characters and cannot wait for more.”

Msbeck06
“So good. Addictive, different, and not your typical billionaire dark romance. Highly recommended.”

Cheyenne Frasier
“This book gets you in your feels. I connected deeply with the characters and felt every emotion. I couldn’t stop reading.”

bry’s corner
“Completely addictive. Once you start, you can’t stop. Alex and Evelyn are made for each other, and I need book two immediately.”