The Forbidden

In The Forbidden: A Mardraggon Novel, Gabriel Mardraggon, heir to a prosperous Kentucky bourbon dynasty, is a calculated businessman uninterested in relationships, shaped by his family's ruthless values. In contrast, Katherine Blackburn is a free-spirited horse trainer who delights in challenging Gabe’s rigid demeanor, despite the enmity between their families. When Gabe's actions unexpectedly harm Kat, he must confront his feelings and the possibility of changing the deep-rooted animosity that defines their families' legacies. This enemies-to-lovers tale explores the tension between duty and desire within the Bluegrass Empires series.