off-limits has never tasted so sweet. vanessa winfrey has spent the past year running from her past, but her luck has run out and she needs a new job. desperate to save for a better future, she accepts a position as a nanny for the brooding lino marquesi, a man of few words. his silence suits her just fine; after all, it's just a job.as vanessa cares for lino's two young children, she begins to see beyond her boss's stern facade. behind his icy glare, a fire simmers and it seems she's the one who's bound to ignite it. her plans didn't account for the undeniable spark between them. can their bruised hearts risk everything for a chance at a love they never expected? author's note: forbidden fruit is a complete stand-alone forbidden romance, intended for ages 18 and over. the full list of content and trigger warnings can be found at the start of the book.