Forbidden Secrets

Fate has a way of unearthing buried secrets. When nineteen-year-old Gabrielle Laurent discovers her late stepfather's journal, she never imagined it would lead her sister Violette on a desperate quest to find their long-lost brother. But the respected Sheriff of Butte Meadows, Buck Cross, isn't just any lawman - he's the very man they seek, and he harbors dark truths about their father that could shatter everything.

As passion ignites between Buck and Gabrielle, they must navigate a delicate dance of duty and desire. She's a Baltimore heiress trapped by family obligations, he's a man torn between his badge and his heart. When tragedy strikes, leaving Gabrielle fighting for her life in a Mormon settlement, Buck must decide if finding her is worth risking everything he's built.
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Set against the rugged backdrop of 1874 Nebraska Territory, "Forbidden Secrets" weaves a tale of hidden pasts, unexpected love, and the power of forgiveness. Some secrets are meant to stay buried - others have the power to set us free.

Cannon characters: Buck Cross, Louise McCloud, The Kid, Jeremiah & Theresa
Content Warning:
  • Non-Consent Sexual Themes
  • Suicidal Mentions: Reflections on past traumas with regards to Buck's mother.​ 
  • Child Abuse: Reflections on past traumas with regards to Buck's past.​ 
  • Substance Abuse
  • Violence
Note: While these topics are intended for an adult audience, their depiction is not highly graphic and is presented in a fairly vague manner.
What You Can Expect:
  • Closed Door Romance, featuring tender moments of connection and meaningful kisses, with physical intimacy implied but not depicted on the page.​​​
Premarital Intimacy: No
  • Hidden Past & Secrets
  • Religious & Moral Discussions
  • Racial & Religious Stereotypes
  • Hidden Past & Secrets
  • Religious & Moral Discussions
  • Racial & Religious Stereotypes
Tropes You’ll Find:
  • Wealth Disparity: 
  • Teenage Angst & Family Drama: 
  • Meet-Cute:
  • Forced Proximity:
  • Marriage Before Intimacy: