

Touching the Forbidden
About the book
Tereza: After my partner was killed on a case, my boss decided I needed therapy. I didn't want to go, but now I dream of killing my therapist. Because this arrogant jerk isn't just digging around in my head—he’s driving me insane. And the worst part? Over time, I’m starting to feel something for him that looks nothing like hate… Havryil: You know my rule? I don’t work with people who don’t want help. But for some reason, I made an exception for her. Tereza is like an explosive wrapped in the guise of a detective. She’s sharp-tongued, stubborn as hell, and sparks a dangerous desire in me to cross every professional boundary. She’s hiding more than meets the eye. And I… I’m ready to risk everything to uncover her secrets. Even if I have to use handcuffs to do it.
Abstract of the book "Touching the Forbidden"
Tereza: After my partner was killed on a case, my boss decided I needed therapy. I didn't want to go, but now I dream of killing my therapist. Because this arrogant jerk isn't just digging around in my head—he’s driving me insane. And the worst part? Over time, I’m starting to feel something for him that looks nothing like hate… Havryil: You know my rule? I don’t work with people who don’t want help. But for some reason, I made an exception for her. Tereza is like an explosive wrapped in the guise of a detective. She’s sharp-tongued, stubborn as hell, and sparks a dangerous desire in me to cross every professional boundary. She’s hiding more than meets the eye. And I… I’m ready to risk everything to uncover her secrets. Even if I have to use handcuffs to do it.
259 comments
anastasiia-kisinec30.01.2026, 01:18This is just wow! The emotions from reading the book were simply overwhelming. The characters complement each other perfectly, I really liked Gabriel, he's just ideal, he didn't stop at any difficulties and was rewarded with pure and sincere love. I kept waiting for a miracle to happen for them, for them to have their own child and experience new emotions from this news, but the fact that they opened their hearts to children who so desperately need parents is truly worthy of respect. This is not the first book of yours that I've read, but it's the one I liked the most. Thank you for your talent in writing books, which you share with us. I would even love to see your books in print on bookstore shelves. Wishing you success ❤️
lesia-zarivna20.01.2026, 16:45A wonderful story that can be reread several times
tatyana-pimennaya25.12.2025, 23:22Wonderful work! Sincerely thank you!
yeliena-marchenko22.12.2025, 17:52My dear Author! You are incredible and unparalleled! The book is simply amazing. The characters are so alive and sincere, with their secrets and personalities, that it feels like I’ve known them for over a decade. The plot is very dynamic and engaging, read in one breath. The book is truly powerful... I’ve been with you since your first book, but this one has taken the top spot. I read it in a day, and it touched my soul. There were tears, laughter, and worries... It’s just a bomb! Wishing you inspiration, and please continue to delight us with your works, which are becoming more and more perfect... it’s very noticeable. Peaceful skies and calm (joyful) holidays!!!
di21.12.2025, 00:25Tori Shay, you are incredible! I read your books with immense pleasure ❤️ I’ll admit that I usually don’t start reading book series until they’re finished because I lack the patience. At first, I get frustrated because I’m so curious about what happens next, and then, after reading 2-4 other books, I might switch and forget the “abandoned” unfinished book. So, what I’m getting at is that you, dear Tori Shay, have broken this vicious cycle! An outstanding book, with humor, mature characters, an incredibly cool combination of an engaging plot and an amazing love story between two people. It’s about acceptance, struggle, insecurities, emotions, and true love that you believe in and see not only in words but also in actions. A story that makes you laugh, cry, empathize, understand, and feel a huge range of emotions. Thank you so much for your work, for your Muse (Muse), for your imagination! ❤️ A must-read! Just like the first story that touched my heart, so did the story of Gabriel and Teresa. Well, quite a long comment, isn’t it?)
tetiana26.11.2025, 18:44The book is bought, but chapter 17 is not visible :/
nataliya-parfenyuk24.11.2025, 02:30Tori! This is not a book, but some kind of painkiller or compress that eases inner tension and brings light. I have happily reread all your books and have written to you multiple times about my admiration. Each story is like a treasure. Every hour spent reading your books is pure joy! I deeply appreciate your talent! And I am sincerely grateful for your creativity! THANK YOU!
galina-krasiuk21.11.2025, 17:23Thank you for an incredibly beautiful story - with complex and interesting character traits of the heroes, emotional tension, mysteries and the search for solutions, and with faith in love that overcomes all difficulties.
yana-zadorozhna20.11.2025, 18:57Thank you so much for the wonderful book ❤️ I always waited for updates and rejoiced like a child when there was a new chapter ?? I was so worried about Teresa while reading, and the epilogue just broke my heart Happy for this couple ❤️ and for Dariy ❤️
bila-sinicia20.11.2025, 17:41I read the entire book just to understand the title only in the epilogue (emoji covering eyes) :-) I was somehow hoping for a miracle and that Teresa would get pregnant... and now I'm sitting here thinking, damn, how realistic this book is, everything is just like in life... and the pain too... the only unreal thing is Gabriel :-) And Dariy ended up in the right hands, his Gabriel will also guide him in the right direction, and overall, how cool is he? He won Teresa over, loved Dariy, and is taking a girl from the orphanage... The way he explained to Teresa that he's not a jerk, not superficial, and loves her just the way she is - that's out of this world! I also wanted to note that Teresa solved a case that personally affected Mykhailo (by the way, who hid the flash drive there?), and Mykhailo solved Teresa's case! And how was Robert not scared to see Teresa every day, she could have remembered at any moment... And her dad loved her so much, he even traded his moral principles for her life...
taylor-ran20.11.2025, 16:00Oh God, I can't believe it's already the end, it feels like everything just started recently, and now we have to say goodbye to them. They are so cute and sweet that I don't even want to do this. And they even decided to expand their family, Teresa sees the world in colors, has her own agency, Gabriel has a walking chaos by his side, what could be better?) But it's time to say goodbye to Tero and Gabriel, and to be enchanted by other heroes of your stories))
vladyslava-bakalinska20.11.2025, 15:50Finally, the book is finished, and I can go with a peaceful soul to read ❤️ Thank you, I'm sure it will be wonderful!!!!
tadelia-ross20.11.2025, 14:53I don’t know how to describe my feelings after reading this masterpiece) I guess such a word hasn’t been invented yet)) This book went straight to my heart) Honestly) I lived this story with every cell of my body, mind, and heart. And I’ll tell you... at times, I loved the written dialogues and monologues so much that I really wished these characters were real people) And why isn’t Havryil a real person?!))) Where can I find a man like that?!) The book turned out wonderful) Not just wonderful - incredibly cozy and emotional. And I also really like that the book has many moments where I learn something new. Honestly, those conversations about symbiosis... I would never talk about such things in real life, but now it’s just stuck in my head))) I adore when there are children in books. It adds charm to them) And this book exceeded all my expectations) Even those painful moments were like puzzle pieces that put the whole story together, leaving no unanswered questions. Thank you!)
sana-boboho20.11.2025, 13:24Dear Tori, the story of the wild and genuine Tereza and the balanced and sincere Havryil is incredible ❤️ And these are not just words of admiration for your book, this is the undeniable emotion that started with the first chapter of "Touch..." and did not leave me until the very last dot in the Epilogue ❤️ How important it is to meet a person who will accept you completely, with all the scars, pains, fears, and "quirks" that you have, and who, with their warmth and understanding, can piece together a broken soul and a shattered heart... Tereza and Havryil are perfect, like those puzzle pieces that were meant to be together in the plan of the Universe) Life relentlessly threw many painful trials and problems their way, but the power of trust, love, and care overcame everything, even the darkest and most terrifying darkness in the heart and mind! Tereza, Havryil, Dariy, and one more restless little bunny took step by step towards their happiness, their true family ❤️ I am sincerely grateful to you for the range of emotions: pain, tears, despair, fear, joy, laughter, happiness, and a smile from ear to ear! You are wonderful ❤️ Endlessly thankful to you for bringing light and warmth to all your readers in these times of darkness and despair! We love you and hug you tightly, take care of yourself ❤️❤️❤️
katia-lisovska20.11.2025, 12:41Thank you for the book, it's incredible. I experienced the story as if I were with the characters. I really love your books; in each one, you find a piece that touches the soul.