Maldeamores (Lovesick)

by Mara White Publication Date: June 22, 2015 Genres: Contemporary, Taboo, Romance

Purchase: Amazon

Belén: I’ve loved Luciano ever since I can remember, desired him before I even knew what it meant. He’s always been the only man in my life—my constant protector, and his rejection only intensifies my need. Luciano: I’ve never known a love more fierce than the one I feel for Belén. But I force myself to deny her no matter how much it hurts. Our love is a sickness and both of us are infected. Because there’s no cure for being from the same family.

Best friends growing up, cousins by birth, neighbors by their mothers choice. Belén and Luciano have what you would call an unconventional relationship. Belén knows her love for Lucky is forbidden but she doesn't know how to love otherwise. She knows he's it for her, and she wants to be with him.

Lucky has spent his life fighting his feelings for Belén. There's a family secret about her parents and she doesn't know about it. When she finds out, she'll realize that her love for him is even more forbidden that she thought.

Lucky and Belén's story takes place over years. Within that time frame we get lust, love, heartbreak and so much more. Mara White writes forbidden like nothing I've ever read before. You feel for Belén's struggles even though it's not something you'd ever venture to create for yourself. There was one scene that just didn't sit well with me regarding Belén and sex and lust, and overcoming a hurdle for herself. It was HOT, don't get me wrong, but I felt like it was just out of place and out of character for this sweet girl.

The epilogue of Maldeamores was EPIC. I mean, what the heck! It's left off as there doesn't need to be a second book but with Malentendido's release just around the corner, I really can't wait to get back to the neighborhood with my favorite cousins.

About Mara White

Mara White is a contemporary romance and erotica writer who laces forbidden love stories with hard issues, such as race, gender and inequality. She holds an Ivy League degree but has also worked in more strip clubs than even she can remember. She is not a former Mexican telenovela star contrary to what the tabloids might say, but she is a former ballerina and will always remain one in her heart. She lives in NYC with her husband and two children and yes, when she’s not writing you can find her on the playground.