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.
: At over 500 pages, some readers felt the story dragged or was "unnecessarily drawn out".
: Some found the dialogue and behavior between characters to be "childish" for adults in their 20s.
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
: Readers describe it as an intense, addictive, and "spicy" second-chance romance. What Readers Liked :
: Critical reviews on The StoryGraph pointed out controversial elements like toxic masculinity, questionable politics, and handled trauma. Truly, Madly, Deeply by Alexandria Bellefleur (Novel, 2024)
Truly Madly Deeply May 2026
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.
: At over 500 pages, some readers felt the story dragged or was "unnecessarily drawn out".
: Some found the dialogue and behavior between characters to be "childish" for adults in their 20s.
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
: Readers describe it as an intense, addictive, and "spicy" second-chance romance. What Readers Liked :
: Critical reviews on The StoryGraph pointed out controversial elements like toxic masculinity, questionable politics, and handled trauma. Truly, Madly, Deeply by Alexandria Bellefleur (Novel, 2024)
