It only takes one moment to change the course of someone’s life.One moment to link two souls forever.That moment came when I pulled her out of her darkest hour.The tragedy that threatened to swallow her whole and shatter her innocence.Save her.Protect her.Love her.I vowed.Ten years later, my vows are the same.But I’m differentShe’s differentWe’re different.And the feelings threatening to break … different
We’re different.
And the feelings threatening to break free have the power to destroy everything.
I’ll stop at nothing to keep her safe, but what if the very thing she needs protection from
…is me?
*This book contains elements of taboo and is intended for mature audiences.
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Unconditional by QB Tyler takes forbidden romance to the limits that make us squirm, make us secretly cheer for things we shouldn’t, and warms your heart until it turns into a blazing inferno! This book sucked me in! I was hooked on Cal and Maddie’s scorching hot, yet sweet and emotional love story! This one will stay with me as one of my favorites! Five Yummy Taboo Stars!!
Oh, my. QB Tyler is the Queen of Taboo Romance but with Cal and Maddie she takes it to another level. This amazing couple will not only steam up your kindle, but will have you root for their forbidden romance every step of the way.
Their love for never in question, however its taboo nature has them pitted against the world, and yes you will feel sorry for the world as Cal’s love is Unconditional and will, and does everything to protect it.
This steamy read not only delivers the physical intimacy of the genre but layers in all the page-turning elements of a suspense novel. It will rock your world. Read it today as this couple deserves a song written about them (hint, hint). 5-stars.
TABOO should be Q.B. Tyler’s middle name. Cal and Maddie’s story is beautifully written gritty, raw, and forbidden romance. If Unconditional had been by any other author, I probably wouldn’t have read it, but I knew Q.B. would make me fall in love with her characters just as much as she loves them, and be cheering them on no matter the circumstances. You need to read this unique and provoking story! I can’t recommend it enough.
Taboo? Check! Age-gap? Check! Two of my favorite tropes bound into one amazing book. Cal had my heart from the first chapter. Add in his badge, and I’m a goner. I loved every second of it – from Cal and Maddie’s first meeting to the very last page. Their first touches…HOT!!! Like scorching. The title pretty much says it all. So if you’re open to a big dose of taboo, then get to reading! You will not be disappointed 😉
Q.B. Tyler is a brand new author to me, but I think I may have found another addition to my list of authors to stalk!
Unconditional turned out to be such a great surprise, and I am so happy that I decided to take a chance on it when a woman in a reader group I am in shared that she had been currently reading it.
This story had such an original and unique story line. It had me feeling all the emotions that Cal and Maddie experienced right along with them. Their love was an extremely strong one, and that was clear throughout the whole story. I think both recognized it, but weren’t 100% how they should go about handling their strong feelings for one another. As Cal and Maddie’s relationship grew, I couldn’t help but root for them to be together. Their connection was truly something special, and I can’t help but applaud Q.B. on handling such a sensitive and forbidden subject so gracefully.
I feel that I should warn those who are considering reading it, because there are certainly some triggers. So, if you are someone who doesn’t bode well with triggers, I would proceed with caution if you do make the decision to read anyway. While the story isn’t so much dark, it touches upon some really forbidden topics. Forbidden/taboo story lines are my favorite, but I understand that its not for everyone, which is why I wanted to include this part in my review.
For those of you that do like forbidden/taboo tropes, I highly, highly recommend reading this book. Q.B. Tyler has figured out how to perfect a super hot scene, and a few were added to my list of the hottest ones I’ve ever read!
Not only did Q.B. write some amazingly hot scenes, she wrote a book that I could barely put down, (&I probably would’ve finished it all in one reading if I didn’t have to do other “life stuff”). Something else that I really enjoyed about this book was the fact that, yes, it was a romance, but it had a seriously suspenseful twist to it, and it was something you never expected was coming.
Q.B. Tyler, I loved this book. It kept me on my toes, had characters that I could relate to, and feel for. I loved the twist, and it just added even more to this already phenomenal story. This certainly will NOT be the last book I read by Miss Tyler, and I already happen to have my eye on Bittersweet Surrender!
Unconditional was recommended by an author in a book group. Forbidden, taboo and age gap are my favorite and once I read the blurb I was hooked. My first book by Q.B. Tyler and it was phenomenal!
This story may not be for everyone but it’s one I fell in love with. From beginning to end I was completely sucked in and wanted more.
Cal is Chief of Police of Ferrell County. Ten years ago he finds Maddie in a tiny closet after her parents are involved in a homicide-suicide. Maddie doesn’t want anyone to come near her except Cal. He’s the only one she trust. Cal takes her in and raises her. Ten years later and they’re still calling each other by their first names, never as dad or daughter. They become very protective of each other and suddenly fighting these unfamiliar feelings.
“I don’t care about what my family would say, what my job would say, what anyone would say. I’m certain that Maddie is mine. That despite the tragedy in her past that brought us together way earlier than I would have liked, she was meant for me.”
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~~4 “COP DADDY” STARS! ~~
“Cal Grayson is every woman’s fantasy.”
UNCONDITIONAL by Q.B. Tyler is a tantalizingly taboo Guardian/Ward romance that tugs at the heart strings and melts the panties!
THE PREMISE:
Police Detective Cal Grayson’s life changed forever when he found a terrified Madelyn Shaw crouched in the closet, clinging to her stuffed bunny after the grisly murder-suicide that turned her into an orphan in the blink of an eye. Unable to bear the thought of this severely traumatized 7-year-old girl growing up in the foster care system, he assumed guardianship and raised her as his own, vowing to protect his sweet Mads at all costs.
Now, ten years later, Maddie has blossomed into a smart, bubbly, well behaved and beautiful young lady who has never given Cal a lick of trouble. Until now. For she now gazes up at Cal, who has since been promoted to Chief of Police, with more than hero worship. And though he knows he will likely burn in hell for lusting after the girl whom he’s been a father figure to all these years, can this guardian and his ward resist the sweetest temptation before the family they’ve forged together goes up in flames?
MY MUSINGS:
Hot Damn!
UNCONDITIONAL ticked off all my boxes and then some! Forbidden age gap romances are my kryptonite and I gobbled up this sinfully sexy confection like a WICKEDLY WANTON SCHOOLGIRL. From start to finish, this wildly addictive novel was rife with love and drama, sweetness and poignancy, a touch of pulse pounding suspense, and SMOLDERING HOT SEXUAL TENSION!
And while some of the explicit content made me blush and squirm uncomfortably—it’s just WRONG on so many levels—I could not get enough of Cal and his Mads! Their combustible love story was Hot and torrid. Raw and emotional . Deliciously depraved. Breathtakingly tender. AND it touched my heart and soul!
This is my first read by Q.B. Tyler and I was truly transfixed by her writing. Her narrative is engaging and highly entertaining, her pacing pitch perfect and she can pen smutty erotica and heartbreaking angst with equal aplomb! I especially loved the poignant flashbacks that were juxtaposed into the present story, which infused the H&h’s tale with a wealth of rich backstory, and gave incredible rooting value to this duo. And despite the obstacles that stood in their way, the author just made it so EASY to become hopelessly enamored with Maddie and Cal’s heartfelt love story!
The character development was also top notch. Maddie was sweet and saucy, sharp as a whip, and yowza had a slutty harlot lurking underneath her good girl exterior! She was also a very multi-dimensional heroine and I admired her guts and courage and her sheer resilience after all the agonizing trauma she’d been through as a child. And she sure goes after what she wants with a gusto. And what she WANTS MORE THAN HER NEXT BREATH is Cal!
After saving from the most horrific tragedy of her life, an unbreakable bond was forged between Mads and her handsome, kindhearted “Superhero.” Now he is the only one who can soothe her fears, makes her feel safe and secure, cherished and loved. But he not only provides her with shelter from the storm, calming the terrifying monsters that have lurked inside her mind ever since her harrowing brush with death, but he also awakens forbidden, ALL GROWN UP passions inside of her that cannot be contained!
And sighhhhh….who does not swoon over a BIG, PROTECTIVE, FILTHY-TALKING LAWMAN—in and out of uniform? Cal just lit my fire on every level, and I loved his heart of gold as much as his sexy growl and his manly physique! This noble hero’s kindness, compassion and devotion to Maddie truly struck a chord and the inner war he waged between right and wrong, love and lust, honor and duty, just slayed me! The last thing he wants is for his precious Mads to become his dirty little secret but if word gets out they could both lose everything, most especially EACH OTHER!
Gah talk about being caught between a rock and a HARD place! Hee hee!
And Holy Smokes! The steamy erotic interludes are FILTHY and scintillating and kinky AF. That said, Cal and Mads succumbed to temptation rather quick! Given their unique dynamic, I was expecting a slower burn and think a little bit more gradual shift from Guardian/Ward to insatiably horny bedmates would have felt more organic. And…GASP…I love steamy erotic encounters as much as the next gal, but I actually thought there was too much graphic sex overall. And because there was a sharp, rather abrupt, shift from the beautifully crafted forbidden love story that was at the forefront in the first half to more of a hedonistic sexfest in the second part, the sweet emotional core of the story fizzled out for me a bit for me after the 50 percent mark. But it did pick back up in the final chapters!
As for the tension-fraught forbidden love plotline, part of the enticement of clandestine romance is the sneaking around, the ever-present danger of getting caught in the midst of a secret tryst. And when the gig was up for our crazy in lust duo, the fallout was EXPLOSIVE INDEED! However, I did think the aftermath was a bit overplayed ——bordering on farcical at times–and the ott reactions of the enraged family members dominated too much the story. But on the PLUS side, it did pave the way for a thrillingly suspenseful twist at the end that I NEVER SAW COMING !
Ultimately, despite some hiccups along the way, I was DEEPLY INVESTED in the outcome of Cal and Maddie’s romance, and I honestly could not be more delighted with the culmination of this achingly sweet, deliciously scandalous love story!
BOTTOM LINE:
UNCONDITIONAL fulfilled my every secret fantasy! Q.B. Tyler sure can pen an incredibly moving, scorching hot taboo romance that leaves you DELICIOUSLY SATED, and I can’t wait to read more from this talented author !
DREAMY’S REVIEW
Deliciously taboo.
Forbidden goodness.
Age gap.
Angsty AF.
Sizzling, off the charts steam.
A connection so fierce, so strong.
My emotional level: 100.
Anyone who knows me KNOWS that I love everything and anything forbidden and…
UNCONDITIONAL IS E V E R Y THING.
QB Tyler has truly outdone herself with this standalone novel! Unconditional fed my NEED for something taboo and oh so forbidden with a little age gap?
YES. YES. YES. YES. YES.
Cal and Maddie’s story has grab a strong hold onto my heart and STILL hasn’t let go. I’ve read it twice!! I’m still not over them!
Never will be! This HAS to be my favorite QB Tyler book ever! She’s really outdone herself with this one!
*****
Cal and Madeline.
They aren’t supposed to be together.
Their love is questioned… many times.
But their union is strong and goes against all odds. They have a love that doesn’t, shouldn’t be explained.
Just be.
Unconditionally.
“Maybe all along I’d been falling in love with her. Not in a sexual way, but in a way that made me love her mind and her soul and her heart. The way that made me believe in soulmates.”
*****
I enjoyed the shifts from past and present which helped paint the picture of Cal and Maddie’s ever growing relationship! I enjoyed the relationships Maddie shared with her family, Cal’s family, and everyone around her! The secondary characters also brought life and joy into this book.
I loved ALL the tender moments between Cal and Maddie! You were able to see when the lines began to blur, its was beautifully explained! After everything that went on, I NEEDED their HEA.
“I haven’t explicitly told her I loved her since we’d crossed those lines, but I hope she knows. I hope she knows that with every kiss, every touch, every moment I risk my entire life just to hold her in my arms in every way I knew I shouldn’t, I hope she knows that I’d give up everything to love her forever.”
Their story is well written, emotionally charged, hauntingly beautiful, raw and real, and steamy af!
“Your first love takes power over you that never relinquishes. It takes hold of your soul and never lets go.”
FIVE Superhero and dreamy stars:
Whew…what did I just read? If you like a hot, sexy, slightly taboo book then.this is the book for you! The characters are wonderfully developed, great storyline and steamy! This is my first book by Q.B. Tyler and definitely won’t be my last!
How do you write a review for a book that latches on to your heart from the beginning and you didn’t want to come to an end?
From the moment of their first meeting, Cal and Maddie were meant to be in each others’ life.
The evolution of their relationship is so beautifully told that you can’t help but want them to be able to conquer all the obstacles in their way.
Cal is the man every woman desires. He’s strong and of course handsome and is always there for those who are important to him, especially Maddie. His promise that he would always be there for her were not just word but his actions showed them to be true.
What can I say about Maddie? She certainly knew what she wanted and knew the obstacles would be great but that they could face them together.
This forbidden romance is one you don’t want to miss. It has it all: sweet moments, a little humor, smoking hot sexy times, and has you flipping pages as fast as possible because of the suspense.
This book was all things forbidden and sexy and so right! I loved Cal and Maddie’s story so much! The storyline was a quick, but well developed read that flowed so smoothly it totally swept me away. The characters were so engaging I felt like I was right there with them. I never saw the twist coming and the suspense and pain of it broke my heart. The tension was absolutely delicious between Cal and Maddie. I loved watching them fight their feelings and then ultimately giving in. I can’t wait to read more of this author’s work!
Cal and Maddie’s story just broke my heart and then put me back together. This is an age gap taboo story but so good. If you like the unusual you need to read this book.
I received a copy and am leaving a review.
A great taboo story! I love Cal and Maddie. They are great characters that captivated me into this book and I couldn’t put it down! My emotions were everywhere and still are. Definitely recommend this book!
Somebody hose me off! Talk about tantalizing, deliciously TABOO! I mean dang y’all Cal and Maddie’s story was…OMG!! I’m almost at a loss for words here to on how to convey how awesome it was. Truly! The allure of the forbidden… So.Freaking.Tempting He saved her when she was little and that creates a bond that strengthens over time to one that’s unmatched with anyone else. His family becomes her family. Then when she becomes a woman, that changes something for both of them. It really makes the story so edge of your seat. Wondering what’s going to happen-Waiting for them to give in. The dialogue between the two of them. Good Gawd! Explosively erotic! There was also a bit of action and mystery thrown in there. This really is an absolute Must read if you love taboo/forbidden /age gap and just all around awesomeness in a book. I just loved Cal and Maddie’s story. Hooked from page one. QB has me addicted to anything she writes! She ain’t afraid to push boundaries. She can do no wrong, at least in my eyes. Love her writing.
*I won an ARC of this book in a contest, but loved it so much I purchased a copy of my own because it was that great!!
Very very intense graphic sensual scenes as this author really knows how to build up the tension and acute attraction between Madeline and her savior/protector and guardian Cal.
It starts off innocently enough as Cal, a police officer and twenty three, finds and rescued orphaned Madeline when she was seven. Fast forward ten years as Cal has raised Madeline as his ward but never as his daughter. Kudos to the author as their mutual attraction never had the “ick” factor, and the steamy forbidden attraction builds and builds leading to many intense scenes.
I liked the dual POVs and the way Cal and Madeline share a deep connection that is more than physical. A bit of drama with Cal’s hidden history involving his brother Henry and their mother that was an interesting twist in the story.
Very passionate and intense read!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I have to say Q.B Tyler has once again hit a home run with this book. I love a good taboo story and this one doesn’t disappoint. I absolutely adore Maddie and Cal. Their personal growth and their relationship from the start to what they become later on was beautifully written. I couldn’t stop reading it once I started I definitely recommend if you haven’t already read it.
Holy hotness! My first read by Q.B. Tyler and it did not disappoint! From the start you will sucked into a world of forbidden love. What started as protectiveness becomes more as boundaries are tested and passion ignite. This story will have you cheering for something that may seem so wrong at first but in the end will have you believing in forever love. Can’t wait to see what this author has up her sleeve in her future stories that is looking bright.
He’d give up everything to love her forever.
Unconditional isn’t afraid to push boundaries. It isn’t afraid to expose love in it’s most raw and purest forms. It isn’t afraid to make you uncomfortable. It isn’t afraid to explore forbidden themes, and yet it does so in a way that feels as natural as breathing.
Cal and Maddie aren’t you’re typical hero & heroine. They aren’t supposed to love each other the way that they do. They aren’t supposed to be together. The entire world is against their union but in the face of it all, they love each other unconditionally.
Two hearts.
One soul.
Five stars.
This is an emotional rollercoaster that takes us along for the ride. Cal and Maddie are intense and the dynamics of their relationship goes against family and friends expectations but that aside, they know how they feel about each other. This story is awe inspiring and draws you in right from the beginning as you cheer for Cal and Maddie’s relationship.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Omg I love Cal and Maddie. Maddie is a girl who knows what she wants and Cal is the ultimate protector. It is beautiful watching their relationship grow.
This story takes and unexpected turn of events that had my mouth hanging open.