Forbidden
Medieval
Amber, a woman with a mysterious gift who is said to be unable to bear a man's touch, finds a wounded stranger with no memory of who he is. Their forbidden love unfolds amid war on the medieval English borderlands. A sweeping medieval romance.
About This Book
Forbidden is a historical romance novel by Elizabeth Lowell, first published in 1993 by Avon. It is part of the Medieval series and runs 400 pages. Readers can expect forbidden romance, star-crossed lovers.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Forbidden Romance
- Length
- 400 pages
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A woman with a mysterious gift who cannot bear a man's touch finds her life irrevocably changed by a wounded, amnesiac stranger.
- Fans of historical medieval settings
- Readers who enjoy high-stakes forbidden romance
- Drawn to sweeping, dramatic narratives
- Features Forbidden Romance
This may not be ideal if…
- Vague information on the nature of the 'mysterious gift'
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult historical romance readers
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
In the volatile medieval English borderlands, Amber lives with a mysterious condition that leaves her unable to tolerate the touch of a man. Her isolated life is upended when she discovers a wounded stranger suffering from amnesia. As they navigate the dangers of the surrounding conflict, their connection grows into a forbidden romance, testing the boundaries of her mysterious gift and his lost identity.
Central Conflict
The tension between Amber's inability to endure male touch and her developing love for the amnesiac stranger, compounded by the external threat of war.
Setting
Medieval English borderlands
Strengths
- Strong central hook involving a specific physical constraint
Consider before reading
- Vague information on the nature of the 'mysterious gift'
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Elizabeth Lowell
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Avon
- Length
- 400 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780380769544
- ISBN-10
- 0380769549
Forbidden: quick answers
- Who wrote Forbidden?
- Forbidden was written by Elizabeth Lowell.
- When was Forbidden published?
- Forbidden was first published in 1993 by Avon.
- What genre is Forbidden?
- Forbidden is a historical romance novel, with forbidden romance, star-crossed lovers.
- How many pages is Forbidden?
- Forbidden is 400 pages long.
- Is Forbidden part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Medieval series.
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