Now the character Sheena went to school with Matteo. She considered him kind and nice for a rich boy, but they weren’t close… not really. He always had a woman near him, so when fate collides and she finds herself volunteering to be his bride, she might be physically ready to be a lady BUT she wasn’t prepared for the heart ache of actually opening up her heart and trust to a man she never thought possible. Plus there is her ex, who wants her back, just waiting around, so she now has a real choice. Life she knows or the life she might create if she just trusts. I hope you check out my new release and get it today!
Matteo Korbel, the Count of Golchin, proposed a business marriage to save his fortune, figuring his girlfriend was good enough to get the job done. But on the wedding day, she takes off, and Matteo is forced to ask the chef’s daughter to step in as a replacement bride.
Sheena’s only thinks of Matteo as a childhood friend. So when she dresses up as a veiled bride, it’s only to tell him his bride left. She never expected him to ask her to be his wife, and never would have anticipated she’d be foolish enough to say yes. Now it’s not just his fortune on the line, but also her heart.
Neither of them expected passion or growing attraction with a near stranger. Now they’re married and still barely know each other as they try to navigate rough waters, ex-boyfriends, old desires, bad habits, and worse assumptions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How did the author come up with the character names in the Forbidden Count series?
The author named several characters after real friends from a Florida critique group. For example, Kristin Wells was named after fellow author Kristin Wallace, while Rossie and Sheena were named after other group members. The characters themselves are entirely fictional and don’t reflect the real people, but the naming serves as a personal tribute to friends who influenced the author’s writing journey.
What is the main conflict in Forbidden Count?
In Forbidden Count, Sheena finds herself volunteering to be Matteo’s bride after his original wedding falls apart. Though she considered him kind growing up, she wasn’t emotionally prepared to open her heart and trust him. Adding to the tension, her ex-boyfriend is waiting in the wings, forcing her to choose between a familiar life and a new one built on trust.
Should I read Forbidden Count if I like stories about reluctant brides and second chances?
Forbidden Count is a strong pick for readers who enjoy reluctant bride romances with emotional stakes. The heroine, Sheena, must choose between a safe, known relationship with her ex and a surprising connection with a charming bad-boy count she never expected to fall for. The story centers on themes of trust, vulnerability, and choosing an uncertain future over a comfortable past.