Forbidden Games brings double the steam and double the fun in two quick, spicy reads that are perfect for when you want romance with heat and a dash of drama.

In Make Me Want, Lucy is ready to shake off her insecurities and claim the confidence she lost post-breakup—starting with a little help from her ex’s best friend, Gideon. He’s all business…until she asks for lessons in letting go. Now the lines between professional and personal are definitely blurred.

In Make Me Crave, Allie and Roman go from steamy island fling to real-world rivals in a flash. She’s trying to grow her fitness brand without selling out, and he’s the investor who just won’t quit. They’ve agreed to keep their chemistry separate from business, but neither of them plays fair.

These two novellas deliver all the tension, banter, and heat you could want—with confident, take-charge heroes and women who give them a run for their money. Quick, fun, and packed with sparks!


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True to Katee Robert's style, Forbidden Games is full of sexy romance galore. Containing two loosely linked novellas, this Robert's displays her skill at creating fun contemporary romcoms here.

Book 1, "Make Me Want," focuses on a woman name Lucy who is determined to find herself a husband in order to achieve her hard earned promotion at her law firm. She enlists Gideon, he ex-fiance's ex best friend, to find her the perfect man AND teach her how to be a freak in the sheets. Complicated feelings and unintentional pining ensues, of course.

Book 2, "Make Me Crave," is all about Roman, a business hot shot , looking to make a deal between a mysterious investor and Lucy, the owner of a woman's shelter/women's gym, who is quickly running out of money to support her non-profit. Lucy refuses to give Gideon the time of day, so he makes the bold decision to follow her to a an all-inclusive resort vacation to try and get a meeting. Unfortunately, before they can exchange names they meet at a bar and share a passionate night. Things get messy the next morning when they realize exactly who the other is.

These books include:
- friends to lovers
- how to lose a man in 10 days energy
- one night stand turned more
- sexy trists
- mistakes and miscommunication
- falling in love

Katee Robert always delivers. While I think her fantasy work may be my favorite (contemporary romance can be a bit predictable), Forbidden Games hits the spot. I recommend these books to anyone looking for a short, sexy contemporary romance. I will continue to be a fan of her books and will always look forward to her newest releases.

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Forbidden Games by Katee Robert is a fast-paced, steamy rollercoaster that brings all the heat and danger you’d expect from her O’Malley series. This one is all about hidden agendas, forbidden chemistry, and the kind of tension that has you flipping pages like your life depends on it. Dmitri and Keira are such a chaotic, intense match—he's broody and dangerous, she's stubborn and sharp—and their push-and-pull had me hooked from the start.

What I love about Katee Robert is that she never skimps on the emotional layers, even when the plot is thick with mafia drama and political maneuvering. You can feel the weight of their choices and the consequences looming over every stolen moment. It’s sexy, angsty, and gives just the right amount of danger to keep things deliciously complicated. If you like your romance with bite, betrayal, and a whole lot of heat, Forbidden Games is a solid pick.

Both stories in this book are fun and hot, perfect for romance fans looking for a quick read. There is enough character development for the length of the stories but readers looking for an deep story may be disappointed.

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

Simple and spicy, Forbidden Games almost reads like two separate books tied together and, while it was enjoyable, it was just a bit dull for my liking.

These books were just exactly what I needed when traveling and a little under the weather. They are short and fast and steamy and were easy to get into and enjoy. These short stories are about a group of friends each finding their love story. They aren't super plot heavy based on length but were just enough to keep me engaged and bingeing while busy!

The stories were fun to read, not nearly as dark and kinky as other works by this author. They were both enjoyable and spicy and I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking to get out of a reading slump.

I just finished reading Forbidden Games by Katee Robert, and it was a fun, spicy read! The book includes two interconnected romances, Make Me Want and Make Me Crave. The chemistry between the characters was off the charts, and the stories were quick and enjoyable.

Lucy and Gideon's relationship in Make Me Want was really engaging, and I loved how Lucy knew exactly what she wanted. Make Me Crave had a great vacation romance vibe with Allie and Roman, and the tension kept things exciting.

Overall, if you're in the mood for some steamy, quick reads, this book definitely delivers.

It's a Katee Robert, of course I loved it. I loved the dynamic between the characters and the spice. I'd definitely recommend it

Very quick interconnected romances from Katee Robert. I didn't super love any of the characters but was still happy they found their HEAs.

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review.

Katee cannot do wrong when it comes to spice and to setting up worlds that you just want more of. I will devour anything that she puts out. Overall, this was a solid book, it felt a little slow, but got there in the end.

Make Me Want ⭐️⭐️⭐️
I really liked the relationship between Gideon and Lucy. I loved that Lucy knew exactly what she wanted and didn’t apologize for it. Gideon’s ability to show his vulnerability and honesty to Lucy was very attractive.
The third act conflict was a bit predictable but resolved quickly. Readers don’t have to wait long for the spice to hit and in true Katee Robert fashion it definitely delivers on heat.

Make Me Crave ⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was a steamy read with plenty of chemistry between the leads—Katee Robert definitely knows how to bring the heat! The tension keeps things exciting, and the fast pace makes it easy to devour in one sitting. I did wish there was a little more time to dig into the characters and their relationship.

Overall, Forbidden Games definitely brings the spice and intrigue. If you’re in the mood for two quick, sizzling romances, this compilation duet delivers!

Thank you to NetGalley, Katee Robert and Harlequin Romance for an early review copy. These are my honest thoughts.

This includes Make Me Want & Make Me Crave. Both are exceptional short steamy contemporary romances. Interconnected stand alones follow up with Illicit Temptations. Katee is an auto buy/read author for me. I’ve not read anything by her I haven’t liked yet.

Two stories. One spicy, sizzling read. 🔥
Make Me Want kicks off with Lucy, a successful but insecure lawyer, who hires her ex’s best friend, Gideon, to teach her some confidence—in the bedroom. The chemistry? Off the charts. But the tension between their past and present feelings makes things... complicated. A classic friends-to-lovers vibe, and while it didn’t reinvent the genre, it was so enjoyable.

Make Me Crave is a vacation romance with a twist. Allie, a gym owner, meets Roman, a man with ulterior motives. After a hot fling on a private island, they return to the real world and find themselves at odds. The lack of communication was so frustrating (I was yelling at them, tbh), but the tension and spice kept me hooked!

Both stories are easy, steamy reads where the guy knows exactly what he wants: her. If you love romance with heat and a bit of drama, this one’s for you!

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishing Company for this Advanced Readers copy of Forbidden Games by Katee Robert!

The smut was enjoyable, the story is secondary. And that is 100% OKAY! These were fun reads, not deep ones. They are here for a good time, not a long time. I wouldn't say they're a must read, but they are a great palate cleanser.

Forbidden Games is the duology within the Make Me series by Katee Roberts. The book is divided into two separate short storylines.
Lucy and Gideon are the main characters of the first book in this duology, Make Me Want. In order to get a promotion at her toxic male workplace, Lucy needs a husband. A charming friend of Lucy's ex-husband steps in to help her. An endearing, twisty love story unfolds from a simple arrangement. The chemistry between Lucy and Gideon is electric, making for an enjoyable and heartfelt read.
The second book, Make Me Crave, introduces us to Allie who struggling to keep her gym profitable. Roman works for an investor who wants to buy out Allie's gym. Despite not knowing each other, they have a fling while on vacation, which intensifies once they realize they are at odds.
Robert's skilful interweaving of these two plots is remarkable. I highly recommend for fans of quick spicy novellas.

Katee does it again. I couldn't wait to read about the couples and how they got together. At first, I thought I would really dislike the tropes but Katee made it work.

It is stand alone but interconnected. I liked the character arc for the characters, and felt that she made them human, in a sense. Her spicy scenes are intense and unexpected at times.

Overall, I enjoyed myself and can't wait to read more from this author.

I love Katee Robert! I'm not sure why this one came out after Illicit Tempations, but I'm sure there's a reason! I would read Forbidden Games and then Illicit Temptations. That follows the original novels in order. You won't lose any plot. Each novella follows a different couple. You'll just have more backstory on side characters as they pop up throughout. Katee Robert can do contemporary, paranormal, whatever she puts her mind to. If you don't follow her on Patreon, you are missing out!! Also check out BonkersRomance.com for crowdfunding projects to get some super cool special editions of not just Katee's books but also some other amazing romance authors!