Forbidden Dreams

A Small Town, Single Mom, Enemies to Lovers Romance (Dreams Series, Book 2)

By: Natasha Madison

Narrated by: Gregory Salinas, Savannah Peachwood

Montgavin Township will never be the same when one night changes the lives of six people.

When the single mom moves in next door, it's your enemy's soon-to-be ex-wife.
Lines are drawn, and I have to remember not to cross them.

Brady
For once, my life was calm.
Behind us was the threat our distillery was going to be shut down.
Now we could focus on growing our brand exactly the way I dreamed of doing it when I took it over.
Nothing was going to stop me.
Until she moved in next door.
My enemy’s wife with her seven-year-old son.
I don’t need this right now.
But everything inside me pulled me toward her.
Even offering her a job. Little did I know, again, I was starting a war.
However, I’m ready for it this time.

Harmony

It was no secret my husband had a wandering eye.
Leaving him shouldn’t have been a shock to anyone.
For Winston, it was more about failing at something that got under his skin.
Besides, he had to make his parents happy.
Which means he’s going to make my life unhappy.
When the pounding starts at my door one night, I’m ready to ignore it.
Until the stranger next door comes to our aid.
He’s everything you want in a man.
I know I shouldn’t involve anyone else in my life.
But maybe it’s time for me to see what dreams are made of.

©2024 Natasha Madison (P)2024 Natasha Madison

Wonderful second book in series

Harmony and her son make their escape from her awful husband. They end up in a real fixer-upper house next door to Brady, the enemy of Harmony's soon to be ex. I liked the way Brady came to help Harmony & her son. Things between them just felt right. Brady wanted to take care of them and show them they were valued. The narration by Gregory Salinas and Savannah Peachwood was perfect.
I'm looking forward to the next book.

Beautiful storyline but...

Was looking forward to this second book because I really loved the the first one. I also do like this one, Brady was Harmony's knight in shining armor and she needed that considering what she went through and is still going through with her ex husband and his horrible family. It's sweet, spicy funny and all, however, considering she's coming from a past that may have involved DV, I'm not sure how I feel about Brady's threats or reminders of spanking her if she didn't comply or if she did something he didn't approve of, I know it's sexual but sometimes he seems pretty pushy and demanding. Overall though it's a good read and would definitely recommend it. The narrators did an awesome job too so I'm definitely looking forward to book 3!

Loving this series

Loving this new series by Natasha both narrators are excellent and really bring out the characters

Great story

Forbidden Dreams by Natasha Madison was an angsty, emotional story that will give you all the feels and I devoured this audiobook. Harmony was not treated kindly by the small town folks including Brady but thanks to his interactions with her son, Wyatt he opened his eyes to see the kind of woman she was. I liked the change in their relationship and that he would do anything to help her be free of her ex-husband. I adored her son, Wyatt whose relationship with Brady was heartwarming to see and the love he has for his mom just melted my heart. I loved seeing some familiar characters make appearances in this book. Narrators Gregory Salinas and Savannah Peachwood brought the characters and story to life and conveyed all their emotions perfectly without missing a beat.

Courage

Abusive relationships are not easy to get out of, especially when the in-laws control the local officials. This story highlights the courage to take life back. Love love love the family dynamics.

a truly captivating experience

Forbidden Dreams by Natasha Madison is an emotional powerhouse that seamlessly blends heartache, healing, and hope. The narration by Samantha Brentmoor and Shane East is exceptional, adding depth and nuance to every scene. Their performances bring the raw chemistry between Harmony and Brady to life, making each moment feel both authentic and electric.

Harmony’s resilience as a single mom carving out a new life for herself and her son, Wyatt, is inspiring. Paired with Brady’s gruff yet protective nature, their journey from reluctant neighbors to an undeniable connection had me completely hooked. I especially loved how naturally Brady embraced Harmony and Wyatt as a package deal—his bond with Wyatt was just as moving as the romance itself.

Natasha Madison does not disappoint with Forbidden Dreams—more like “hold my beer” because she’s on a roll with the Dream series. While Shattered Dreams holds the top spot as my personal favorite, this audiobook delivered an equally captivating experience that kept me invested from start to finish. Madison’s ability to weave real-life struggles into a story of second chances makes this a standout in the small-town romance genre. I couldn’t hit the pause button on this one and am already counting down to the next installment in this incredible series!

Overall Rating: 4.5 stars
Performance: 5 stars
Story: 4
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

Genre:
🖤Contemporary Romance
🖤Small Town

Tropes
🖤Enemies to Lovers
🖤Single Mom
🖤Forbidden
🖤Opposites Attract
🖤Different Worlds
🖤Emotional Scars
🖤Boss/Employee
🖤Forced Proximity
🖤Broken FMC