Can they ever be together? Will their love ever be accepted? Zarayah Mello is a thirteen-year-old Cape Verdean-American girl with a secret crush. It was love at first sight ever since she caught a glimpse of Zaire Robas, an older guy, in her Karate class. Does he even notice her? Does he like her too? Two years later, Zarayah’s dream of becoming his girlfriend finally comes true. The only problem is that their relationship is forbidden by her family. Even with this knowledge, they begin a secret relationship that leads to years of heartbreak, deceit, and confusion. The Forbidden Love Affair is about a young girl’s struggle in choosing between her love for a man she’s forbidden to be with and her loyalty to her family and their cultural norms. How much is Zarayah willing to sacrifice in the name of love, knowing that it could destroy her family? She must choose wisely, as her choices will change the course of her future… forever. $1.99 on Kindle.
