Fun, sexy, tropey; everything we know and love Katee Robert for. I like this repub format with a less cringey cover and having two books in one made for a nice two-day read that both had me kicking my little feet. Wondering if the second story was what originally sparked the Dark Olympus series? Since the characters call each other Adonis and Aphrodite as pet names. Cute cute cute!

I enjoyed that these were two related novellas in the same package! The first novella was a modern day take on an arranged marriage. The second was a kissed a stranger and mistaken identity to lovers. Both had that trademark Katee Robert angst and spice. I definitely will be reading the companion novellas with the other characters we met in these novellas. An enjoyable and quick read! My thanks to Harlequin and NetGalley for access to an e-ARC!

This book was a great palette cleanser between genres for me. It was short, spicy, really easy to dive into. I rarely, if ever, dislike a Katee Robert book & I am so thrilled to say this one did not disappoint. These are stories of a group of friends each finding their love. The stories aren't super plot heavy, which is to be expected given the length but I didn't find that to be a hinderance to the story as a whole. All of the characters actually seemed suited to one another & not like they'd break up 5 chapters after the book ends.

This was a great, spicy, fast read for those who like these kinds of books.

Katee Robert is a must-read author for me, and I really enjoy reading all of her books. I like that this book was a little different from the others in her previous works but still sexy and steamy.

Forbidden Games is a passionate, intense romance that offers a mix of intrigue, heat, and emotional depth. Katee Robert is a queen at creating complex characters who are both morally gray and deeply compelling. The insane chemistry between Keira and Asher is undeniable. If you enjoy dark, forbidden love stories with high stakes and sizzling romance, this book is for YOU.

I enjoyed this a lot, but, in hindsight, the stories all run together for me. Most of the stories in this series felt too similar, so none really stood out.

Two short and spicy reads. I love how Katee manages to bring some major heat to her stories without losing the plot, and these two were great examples of it. Strong female main characters, male main characters that are the things of some GOOD dreams 😅 and a story to keep you entertained. Loved both!

Easy smutty romance to get lost in when you need a brain candy break!! I don't think it was high literature - but nor was it meant to be! It's easy to want to read till the end of this one because the stakes are so high for a woman-run company that helps women! I love the premise of this - decent on-page open-door spicey moments as well.

I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book is comprised of two novellas. I enjoyed the first book with Gideon and Lucy. I enjoyed the romance and the smut in it. I found it engaging and loved that they got an HEA at the end. The second book with Allie and Roman had a good start and good smut but I got very annoyed with Allie and her reasons for pushing Roman away. It didn't feel as genuine to her character for her to push Roman away for the purported reason that she did with not much of a background for us, the readers, to be able to understand and empathize with where she was coming from in her reaction. I feel like if she was able to have the week with him she had this shouldn't have been her knee jerk reaction at the end. I also was hoping we would get a better reason when we were told there was information from her background but it didn't really shed any light on her later motivations in my opinion.

Katee Robert never misses in my eyes! She is an automatic buy and these books are no exception! Thanks to the Publisher and NetGalley for this arc. I will definitely recommend this to anyone who will listen.

Katee never disappoints me. Great smutty romance, quick and easy read with low plot. When that’s what I’m in the mood for, this author is my go to.

This book is 2 short stories combined. It follows 2 different couples but is vaguely interconnected.

Lucy and Gideon’s story is the first. She needs to find a husband in order to impress the partners at her law firm. He is a head hunter with connections to eligible bachelors. She was traumatized by her ex, who was Gideons best friend. In addition to being a matchmaker for her, Lucy wants Gideon to give her lessons “in bed”.

Yeah it’s ridiculous but just go with it.

The second couple is Allie and Roman. She owns a women’s shelter and woman only gym both of which are struggling to stay afloat. Roman works with investors to buy out or help struggling businesses. They meet on vacation at a secluded island and spend a week banging in paradise.

Suspend reality for a bit and let yourself just enjoy these stories for what they are. Smutty goodness :)

I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley. Thank you to the author and publisher for the opportunity to review!

Katee Robert owns my soul. They write a book, I will read it no questions asked, sometimes multiple times within a few months. Katee's books have so much heart and fleshed out characters its impossible not to have a good time.
These books are fun popcorn stories about successful business women and the love they find along the way.

Harlequin and Katee Robert. A match made in heaven and it mostly was. For some reason though, it took me forever to get through this book. The characters were great as were the plots and the revisit to the world she’s built. Instalust, instalove novellas so if that’s not your thing, it’s not for you. Aside from that though, assuming you like spice and plenty of it, this is a recommend.

Thank you to Harlequin, Katee Robert, and NetGalley for allowing me the chance to read this book and share my honest thoughts and opinions with others.

I absolutely loved these books!
I loved how they were somewhat short and you fall in love with the characters! This is my first for this author and it for sure will not be my last! I would recommend!

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Enemies to lovers, forced proximity contemporary romance. Two stories in one. Super spicy which is usual for Katee Roberts. Endings were pretty abrupt but enjoyed it overall.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ (4.5/5)

*First and foremost, thank you NetGalley for sending me this ARC in exchange for an honest review*

"Forbidden Games" by Katee Robert is an exhilarating, totally spicy journey that packs two books into one and takes readers deep into the world of high-stakes passion and forbidden love. This book is an open-door, no-holds-barred romance set that keeps you hooked from the first page to the last, with both couples defying all odds to fight for the love they deserve.

If you’re a fan of Robert’s Illicit Temptations, you'll love the way Forbidden Games adds depth and complexity to characters who we've come to know and adore. The romance is intense, the stakes are high, and the chemistry is absolutely off the charts. Each couple’s story unfolds with tension, tenderness, and an unhealthy dose of sizzling spice that will leave you wanting more. These stories are written to read easily and are fast paced.

The interconnected relationships and intricate backstories only add to the intensity. It's a wild ride of desire, redemption, and the kind of love that makes you believe anything is possible. Forbidden Games is a perfect mix of romance and heat, showing just how far love can take you—even when the odds are stacked against you.

Overall, 4.5 stars for a captivating, spicy read that brings both heart and heat in equal measure!

Woweeeeeeeeee, Katee Robert has done it again with these two short stories- Make Me Want and Make Me Crave!

In Make Me Want, Lucy is set to make partner at her law firm and knows that the way to secure this position is to get a husband. Here enters Gideon, an esteemed headhunter and Lucy's ex fiancé's former best friend. After not speaking for years, she hires him to help her find the perfect candidate to marry to appease her patriarchal bosses and get the promotion she rightfully deserves. Gideon reluctantly relents and accepts the position knowing Lucy will do this with or without his help. It's then that Gideon is surprised when Lucy also asks for his help in the bedroom as ex-fiancé has destroyed her sexual self-esteem.

In Make Me Crave, Allie Landers is on a secluded private island with her best friend taking a much needed vacation. Allie is the owner of a gym and women's shelter that is deep deep in the red and doesn't see a way out, but is trying to enjoy the time with her friend when she meets a handsome stranger and they have a wonderful night together. As he drops her off the next morning, they exchange names and it turns out this stranger is none other than Roman= a business man hired by an investor to buy her business who she has artfully avoided back at home. While Roman did come to this island to meet Allie and to convince her to sell her business, he had no idea what she looked like and he is also surprised to find that the woman he went to this island to hunt down ended up in his bed. From strangers to lovers to rivals... where will they end up before heading back to reality?

These were such fun short stories! The plot and spice were top-notch and such a welcome escape from reality. I'm excited to read the rest of them.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin - Romance for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

Katee Robert’s Forbidden Desires is like a fast-pass to romantic tension and just the right amount of forbidden heat. Combining two novellas, Make Me Want and Make Me Crave, the book dives into both workplace and vacation romance with a heavy dash of spice.

In Make Me Want, we meet Lucy, a lawyer looking to regain her self-confidence, and Gideon, her ex’s best friend turned steamy confidence coach. Cue friends-to-lovers vibes and intense chemistry as Gideon tries to play it cool—despite having secretly pined for Lucy for years. Their "lessons" blur every line and make for a satisfyingly bold romance.

Then, in Make Me Crave, we get Allie, a gym owner, and Roman, an investor with all the Adonis-like charm you could want. They meet as strangers on vacation, only to find they’re actually business rivals. The paradise fling trope works its magic, though the lack of communication may have you wanting to yell, “Just talk already!” Still, their chemistry is undeniable, and the clash of business and pleasure is tantalizing.

If you’re after quick, sizzling reads with workplace, rivals-to-lovers, and friends-to-lovers tropes, Forbidden Desires hits the mark—just don’t expect deep character exploration. Perfect for a light binge!

This book just didn’t have the charisma of the first one and it was a little predictable and slow at times. Spice was delivered efficiently but it needed more.

After reading other books of Katee Robert's, this book fell a little flat for me. Forbidden Games contains Make Me Want and Make Me Crave. They can all be read as a standalone, but read better read in order. They are spicy and easy reads.

Make Me Want - Second Chance Romance - Spicy Help

Make Me Crave - I loved Allie. I definitely liked this story more than the other. - Stalkerish/Groveling