Truly Madly Deeply (2026)

: Some found the dialogue and behavior between characters to be "childish" for adults in their 20s.

: Row is praised as a "top-tier" grumpy hero who is secretly devoted to Cal.

: Many reviewers on Goodreads found the banter and "electric chemistry" between the leads to be a highlight. Truly Madly Deeply

: Readers describe it as an intense, addictive, and "spicy" second-chance romance. What Readers Liked :

This is the first book in the Forbidden Love series and follows a "grumpy x sunshine," enemies-to-lovers romance between a Michelin-starred chef, Ambrose "Row" Casablancas, and his sister's best friend, Calla "Cal" Litvin. : Some found the dialogue and behavior between

: At over 500 pages, some readers felt the story dragged or was "unnecessarily drawn out".

: Cal's quirky personality and internal monologues provided many "laugh out loud" moments. Common Criticisms : : Readers describe it as an intense, addictive,

A steamy queer rom-com featuring bisexual representation between a romance novelist, Truly, and a divorce lawyer, Colin. Review: Truly, Madly, Deeply by Alexandria Bellefleur