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Forbidden Love

The Forbidden Love series in reading order: 3 books reviewed on The Bookish Elf, first published between 2024 and 2025.

Book 1 in one line: Truly Madly Deeply is a gorgeously messy exploration of love that dares to bloom in impossible soil. With richly drawn characters, emotionally taut prose, and an arc that simmers before it boils, L.J. Shen delivers a romance that is just…

Books reviewed3
Series average4.0★
Where to start
Truly Madly Deeply cover
Book 1Truly Madly Deeply2024 · ★ 4.0

A Feast of Longing, Fire, and Forbidden Desire

Read our review of Truly Madly Deeply →
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Truly Madly Deeply cover
Start hereTruly Madly Deeply2024 · ★ 4.0

A Feast of Longing, Fire, and Forbidden Desire

2
Wildest Dreams cover
Wildest Dreams2025 · ★ 4.0

When love is the biggest risk, will they dare to take the fall?

3
Handsome Devil cover
LatestHandsome Devil2025 · ★ 4.0

When Demons Fall in Love

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Frequently asked questions

What is the reading order of the Forbidden Love series?

Truly Madly Deeply, Wildest Dreams, Handsome Devil.

Where should I start the Forbidden Love series?

Start with Truly Madly Deeply, first published in 2024.

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