Forbidden, Beverly Jenkins 
Book
Historical
Romance
Book
Historical
Romance
Updated: 21 December 2023
No rape or sexual assault
Rape or sexual assault mentioned in passing (in discussion and/or implied)
Sexual harassment (e.g. verbal or non-consensual touching/grabbing)
Sexual relationship between adult and teenager
Child sexual abuse
Incest
Attempted rape
Rape strongly implied/details surrounding a rape discussed in detail (i.e. the events before/after)
Detailed/vivid description of rape

Description

The male romantic lead is a former slave who was conceived when his slave master raped his enslaved mother. The female romantic lead is tricked and robbed by a man who tries to take advantage of her sexually. The female romantic lead’s sister is a sex worker with two children. One of the children repeats that her mother wants to sell their virginity to one of her clients. That does not end up happening.

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