A Forbidden Love in the Canary Islands (1850s) In the lush, sun-drenched world of the 1850s Canary Islands, Alain Montpelier is a man of contradictions—a wealthy, educated mulatto gentleman admired for his impeccable fashion, razor-sharp wit, and effortless grace. But beneath his polished facade, Alain hides a dangerous a love that defies society’s rigid norms. When his clandestine affair with the charming Doctor Thierry ends, Alain crosses paths with Jules, a brilliant, muscular black spice trader whose intelligence and worldly allure ignite a fire in Alain’s heart. Drawn together by their shared passion for trade and adventure, the two men form a daring partnership at the Canary Islands’ Trade Department—where ambition and desire collide. But as their bond deepens, a shocking discovery threatens to expose their secrets and destroy everything they’ve built. Set against the vivid backdrop of 19th-century colonialism, opulent estates, and high-stakes commerce, Montpelier is a sweeping historical romance that Forbidden love in a time of brutal prejudiceRace, class, and power in a colonial empireLush, evocative settings—from tropical gardens to bustling trade portsA slow-burn, passionate romance between two complex, dynamic menBetrayal, courage, and the fight for happiness against all oddsPerfect for fans The Price of Salt (Patricia Highsmith) meets The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue (Mackenzi Lee)LGBTQ+ historical fiction with interracial romanceDramatic, atmospheric storytelling like Island Queen (Vanessa Riley)Will Alain and Jules risk everything for love—or will society tear them apart?