Truly Madly Deeply 〈2025-2026〉

This is the first book in the Forbidden Love series and follows a "grumpy x sunshine," enemies-to-lovers romance between a Michelin-starred chef, Ambrose "Row" Casablancas, and his sister's best friend, Calla "Cal" Litvin.

A steamy queer rom-com featuring bisexual representation between a romance novelist, Truly, and a divorce lawyer, Colin. Review: Truly, Madly, Deeply by Alexandria Bellefleur Truly Madly Deeply

: Row is praised as a "top-tier" grumpy hero who is secretly devoted to Cal. This is the first book in the Forbidden

: Many reviewers on Goodreads found the banter and "electric chemistry" between the leads to be a highlight. : Many reviewers on Goodreads found the banter

: Cal's quirky personality and internal monologues provided many "laugh out loud" moments. Common Criticisms :

: Critical reviews on The StoryGraph pointed out controversial elements like toxic masculinity, questionable politics, and handled trauma. Truly, Madly, Deeply by Alexandria Bellefleur (Novel, 2024)