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Wrong to Need You
Wrong to Need You: Forbidden Hearts | Alisha Rai
Alisha Rai returns with the second novel in her sizzling Forbidden Hearts series! He wasnt supposed to fall in love with his brothers widow Accused of a crime he didn't commit, Jackson Kane fled his home, his name, and his family. Ten years later, hes come back to town: older, wiser, richer, tougherand still helpless to turn away the one woman he could never stop loving, even after she married his brother. Sadia Ahmed cant deal with the feelings her mysterious former brother-in-law stirs, but she also cant turn down his offer of help with the cafe shes inherited. While he heats up her kitchen, she slowly discovers that the boy she adored has grown into a man shes simply unable to resist. An affair is unthinkable, but their desire is undeniable. As secrets and lies are stripped away, Sadia and Jackson must decide if theyre strong enough to face the past...and step into a future together.
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LadySadieReads
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Loved the premise and the narration... felt incomplete. So much steamier than her traditionally published stuff!

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hes7
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#JubliantJuly

-Wrong to Need You 4⭐️
-Hurts to Want You 4⭐️
-All Things Reconsidered 4⭐️
-Healing Family Relationships 3.5⭐️

Andrew65 👏👏👏 4y
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elizabethlk
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I am quite smitten with this trilogy so far. It is steamy, fun, relatable, with just a taste of angst. Wrong to Need You was a genuine pleasure to read. I look forward to the next book.

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24in48
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Who's got a romance novel (or two! or three!) planned for #24in48!? 🙋(Also, if you haven't already signed up for next weekend's #readathon, what are you waiting for!?) .
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[Image description: Three books stacked horizontally on a stone ledge in front of green ivy. The top book is The Last Twilight by Marjorie Liu, the middle book Wrong to Need You by Alisha Rai, and the bottom book The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan.]

BeansPage I just wanted to apologize. I had no idea that the graphic actually belonged to you I found it on Google. and for the future all you had to do was ask nicely for me to take it down. I did not know that you even existed until a few minutes ago. There's no need to be nasty about these things. 6y
24in48 People commented on your post days ago, telling you that we existed and tagging us. You cannot pretend to not have known. Next time click through the image and figure out who you‘re stealing from first. 6y
BeansPage Seriously there is really no need to be nasty about this. And yes people told me that somebody else had posted a read-a-thon for the very next weekend and that some people were getting confused. However they did not tell me that you owned the graphic that I was using and the hashtag that I was using. And I didn't steal from anybody. Google is fair play. Perhaps you should think about trademarking. 6y
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BeansPage I never mean to offend or insult anybody with the posts that I make. I was honestly just trying to post a fun weekend for me and my friends. Once again so sorry for the inconvenience it has brought you. 6y
24in48 My comments on your posts that you have now taken down told you that we are trademarked. Google is not fair play and you should do some research before you make ridiculous claims like that. We are legally protected. The image, the hashtag and usernames, and the 24in48 phrasing are all trademarked. @TheReadingMermaid (edited) 6y
24in48 @laurenashley So sorry to hear about your difficult experience; thank you for sharing. You‘re among friends. ❤️ 6y
Burghbookaddict ❤❤❤ 6y
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Sara_Planz
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Vacation reading at its best.

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Loreen
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🌶🌶🌶🌶 & 💕💕💕

#romantsy
#diversity

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brennahawleycraig
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New chair (thanks Target!) for the new house with a new romance series! I loved Hate to Want You so much, figured I could get the rest of them. #romantsy

CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian The rest of the series is so good too!! 6y
brennahawleycraig @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian I guessed the couple for the second book, but only one half of the one in the third! If I didn‘t have a book due back to the library soon I would be jumping right in! 6y
monkeygirlsmama Oooh that chair looks fabulous. 6y
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CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @brennahawleycraig Enjoy! I wish I could read it for the first time again. 6y
brennahawleycraig @monkeygirlsmama I am loving the velvet! 6y
Eggs Nice chair 6y
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CoffeeK8
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We should all do this every day! 💖

Libby1 ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
JoScho 💕💕💕💕 6y
DarcysMom I love this. I think I need these words pinned to me so I don't forget. 6y
KarynGood Brilliant! Will start doing this immediately! Also, must read one of her books 📖 6y
TheBookgeekFrau 💕💕 6y
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ScientistSam
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This was fantastic! Hot, sweet, with engaging characters. I tend to read more historical than contemporary romance, but @EloisaJames has such good things to say about Alisha Rai's books that I had to see for myself. I wasn't disappointed! #romantsy

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AshleyKorinE
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I love this series so much! It‘s got so much depth to it that most romances don‘t have and the characters are so wonderful. Sadia is so amazing and her and Jackson‘s relationship just goes by so fast! It‘s a longer romance and I decided to stay up and read it instead of sleeping because I had to know how it ended. I cannot wait till the third comes out because I really just don‘t want to leave all of these characters lives!

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AisPM
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I'm so glad I had time today to finish this book/read more of Sadia and Jackson's romance 👏❤ 😍 Loved it! 📖 #JanuaryBooks

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caitlawler
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Don‘t let Monday get you down. Have a glass of wine, read Alisha Rai

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AisPM
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Loving this book so far 😍 #romance 📖 #JanuaryBooks

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CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian
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Tbh, I didn't enjoy this one quite as much as the first in the series, which is a bit disappointing since it has a bi heroine that I was excited about, but I still really liked it! There was just something about their dynamic that didn't 100% jive for me. But I thought this book did a great job of tackling 'falling in love w/ sibling's widow' realistically, while also lovingly fleshing out both of the characters. Plus: both heroine/hero are POC!

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CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian
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Steak dinner and the second book in the romance series I was gushing about yesterday. Alisha Rai is possibly my new favourite author? Also, the heroine is bi in this one!! #Romantsy #QueerBooks

Reviewsbylola Yum! 🥩 🥔 🥦 6y
theshrinkette Alisha's my favorite, and this is hands down the best book in the series. 6y
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Julsmarshall
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Well I managed to finish this today even though I took time out to go see The Shape of Water and come down with my husband‘s virus. Now I feel crappy but really enjoyed getting to know Sadia and Jackson and watch their steamy romance blossom!

Jas16 Hope you feel better soon 6y
LiteraryinLawrence Ugh! Feel better soon! 6y
bookloo Feel better. ♥️ 6y
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Julsmarshall
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Blowing through this one. I love how unique and well drawn her characters are-and so steamy! #currentread #newyearreadathon

Ashley_Nicoletto I have this on my kindle. Can't wait to read it. She is fab. 6y
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bibliocurl
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Alisha Rai is everything! Looking forward to Hurts to love you!

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TsundokuAleax
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Guys, this book. I loved how the male lead was physically an alpha but a complete beta. Such a great play on the trope. The female has a bit of dom in her but it does not go into S&M at all. So many family issues to still work out but things are coming along for many of them. There is some forbidden romance but the real appeal is the steam between the leads. Also love how this author features POC. A very big deal for romance. #romantsy

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Beautiful pic 😍 6y
TsundokuAleax @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks thank you! My landlord had some great Christmas decor that I just had to use. 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @TsundokuAleax great photography skills!!! 👍🏻👍🏻 6y
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Jas16
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I liked the first book in this series but I loved this one. #romantsy

CoffeeK8 I‘m reading the first book now! 6y
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triskeleseeker
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I‘ve been trying to figure out what kind of romance reader I am. Answer: THIS KIND. This book is perfect, even better than the first in the series. Who would have known this archaeologist, obsessed with all things historical, would find her jam in contemporary romance? Time to go read Alisha Rai‘s entire back catalog!!! I NEED MORE NOW. #romantsy

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CiViiLy
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Finished my last final exam for this semester this morning so I can finally talk about how amazing this book is. I loved reading every single moment of this books. It's so good. So damn good! Sadia and Jackson are just 😍😍😍! I relate to Sadia so much as well, especially when it comes to scheduling everything to maintain a semblance of control. Alisha Rai knocked it out of the park again! YOU SHOULD GO READ THIS BOOK!

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Lauren_reading
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Just awesome! So glad #Litsy introduced me to this author because she and her novels are just great! #romantsy #romance

theshrinkette Alisha Rai is the best! 6y
EloisaJames I love this too! Great book. 6y
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CiViiLy
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Starting this tonight! I love, love, love Alisha Rai and I can't wait to dig into this!

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BookishDevices
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wonderlandchick
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I love this series so much. I can't wait for book three.

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theshrinkette
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Y'all. Every time I think Alisha's written her best book, she turns around and churns out her next best one. This series is my favorite of hers. Bi-Pakistani-American protagonist, sex positive, emphasis on familial relationships, and steamy. Pick it up.

#romantsy

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theshrinkette
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IT'S ALISHA RAI DAAAAAYYYYYYYYY 😍😍😍

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nitalibrarian
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It's been a very rainy/stormy weekend, so got a lot of reading done. Currently about 1/2 way through this ARC and adoring the characters. #romantsy

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