In the heart of New York's ruthless art scene, two enemies are forced into an explosive alliance—where secrets simmer, passion ignites, and betrayal hides behind every masterpiece.

Jade Harper has one shot to reclaim her name in the competitive world of contemporary art. Her latest gallery debut is poised to redefine her career—until Ethan Caldwell, the city's most feared critic, tears her work to shreds with a scathing review. The worst part? He's not just any critic. He's the one man who knows her vulnerabilities better than anyone—and the only one she swore never to face again.

When the gallery's board demands that Jade and Ethan co-curate a high-profile exhibition, both their careers are put on the line. What begins as a professional necessity spirals into a battle of creative wills, emotional unraveling, and magnetic attraction. As sabotage threatens the show from within, anonymous threats surface, and Jade's artwork is defaced, the stakes escalate beyond rivalry.

Forced to work side by side in a shared studio, their friction fuels artistic breakthroughs—and dangerously blurs the line between desire and distrust. Ethan's past is a maze of secrets tied to the mysterious downfall of Jade's former mentor, and Jade's instincts scream that he's hiding something. But when enemies close in and betrayal strikes too close to home, the only person she might be able to trust is the one man she vowed to resist.

Taut with tension and brimming with slow-burn chemistry, Fierce and Forbidden is a riveting enemies-to-lovers romantic thriller set against the high-stakes backdrop of ambition, sabotage, and desire. With twists that keep readers guessing and a romance that refuses to play by the rules, this novel is perfect for fans of forbidden attraction, artistic rivalries, and emotionally complex characters.

Will they destroy each other—or ignite something neither can deny?

Buy now to enter a world where the art is bold, the passion is dangerous, and every secret has its price.