A Forbidden Love

A Forbidden Love is a poetically woven story of attraction between a boss and his secretary. It has a “song-type” feel as it lilts from his to her point of view, almost flirting to and fro in the telling of his and her sides.
-Denise Rusley

Linda and Reena have done a marvelous job wrapping up this forbidden affair in the felts of this rhyming narrative. The story may sound like a fantasy yet the narrative itself is as realistic as it is personal.
-Sakshi Salil Chavan

The cadence of the whole book is epic. The blend of doubts for tomorrow and the hopes for a better future, while at the same time–the fear of rejection from both sides have been penned exquisitely by both Linda and Reena.
-Sana Mujitba

I read the poetic love story A Forbidden Love and in an instant, I forgot completely about time and space. So first prepare your tea because you won’t put this chapbook away once you start reading it (just like I did).
-Miriam Otto

I read this today and I whispered to myself, “Who needs a movie?” This piece hijacked my imagination on all levels and is like a well cooked meal, feeding my spirit, soul and body.
-Timi Jolaoso

A Forbidden Love is a fun warm-hearted read. Although the stereotype male boss/ female secretary roles might seem dated this is a timeless romance story that many will enjoy and relate to.
-Sharron Green

A must read! I thoroughly enjoyed this poetic prose that evokes all sorts of feelings. The descriptions are detailed and immersive ,the book is a pleasure to read.
-Aryan Mohan

Loved it! The writing flows beautifully and the dialogue sparkles. A great fun read for a quick break.
-Anonymous

Fantastic! A must read! Absolutely enjoyed reading this.
-Michelle Doss

Short yet engaging story! Weaving together gentleness and a little mystery in the book 'The Forbidden Love,' Linda Lokhee and Reena Doss tell readers a story about an office romance. What can go wrong with an office romance? Possibly, everything. The tension pours out of the book's pages: a single misunderstanding or careless move threatens to turn the relationship into a nightmare. Using imagination as their guide, the authors created a light yet unpredictable story, and the reader will not find out the outcome until the end. Their descriptions put love, even so controversial as an office romance, on a high pedestal, where animal vulgarity can't touch it. Thus, the whole book emanates delicacy and kindness, character traits of the authors' previous works as well. I recommend The Forbidden Love as a short yet engaging poetic distraction from the harsh reality.
-Darya Silman