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What happens when fictional men are put on trial… by the women who love them?
Fictional Men Set My Standard is a seductive, sharp witted and wildly entertaining live event where romance readers, book besties, and real life “book boyfriends” come together to celebrate the men who raised our expectations and... absolutely ruined our tolerance for the bare minimum.
Join The Forbidden Chapter and bestselling international author Monica James for an intimate, high energy evening filled with spicy storytelling, emotional moments, interactive audience voting, live Q&A and unforgettable photo opportunities.
This is a court of romance, chaos, and standards.
Writers Workshop 2026
Ready to turn your idea into a published book?
The Forbidden Chapter Writers Workshop 2026 is a full day immersive experience designed specifically for new and aspiring authors who are ready to move from “one day” to “launch day.”
This is not just inspiration it’s strategy, structure and real industry insight.
Across the day, you’ll be guided by experienced authors, editors, designers and publishing professionals who will walk you through the complete journey.
Your story deserves to be pub
More Than Just A Bookstore!
Stay as long as you like...
the WiFi’s on us!
Because every story deserves a cozy cup on the side.
Because even book lovers need
a pause.
The Vault Memberships & Bookclub Sessions NOW OPEN!
Important Membership Start Info
🔸 Member benefits and direct debit payments will begin 1 month before your first booked session. This allows us to prepare your materials and secure your membership in advance.
🔸 Your first Vault book will be available for collection in February. You’ll receive an email as soon as it’s ready. Simply pop in-store to collect it. If there are any issues with collection, please email us.
🔸 Your first official Vault session will take place in March / early April, where we’ll debrief February’s read and hand you your next book.
🔸 Although the Forbidden Vault officially launches on 19 March, you will still receive all member perks (except room access) from one month before your session date.
Extra Sessions: You can add additional sessions at any time for $30 each, available as either: Once-off add-ons, or Recurring add-ons (if you want more regular sessions)
Each month's session will need to be booked at least a month in advance to secure your spot, this also provides you the opportunity to change chapter genres when you feel like it and there is space available.
Once your direct debit form is submitted:
✔️ Your membership will activate at the direct debit date
✔️ You’ll receive access to the Members Hub via email instructions
✔️ You can book your first session
✔️ Your February read will be prepared for you
The Forbidden Vault
Step inside The Forbidden Vault — your exclusive passage into a unique room inspired by 50 shades of grey. Unapologetically addictive where your membership gets you access to;
- The Bookclub
- The Forbidden Vault use
- Discounts
- Member only events
and more!
Blind Date with a... Book!
Take a chance on the unknown — unwrap a mystery book and let your next unforgettable story choose you.
The Forbidden Pin Collection
Wear your obsession proudly — The Forbidden Pin Collection lets you flaunt your dark, daring, and bookish side in style. Exclusive, Rare and Unique.
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This coffee was perfect! If you are needing coffee and books this is the place to come, ’cause DAMN!
So great to have a bookshop on this side of town. The atmosphere is bustling. If you are in the area, it is great to have a shop that is in the west. Come in, grab a book or coffee, and you never know— a writer might be writing right next to you.
I love reading and this place came up and I am so excited. Nothing has ever existed like this in my experience. A bookshop where you can come in, sit and read, and you have so much variety. I am overwhelmed in the best way.
Something that is like Robinsons but I can stick around and hang out.
I was very excited to learn that there was going to be a new romance-focused bookstore in Melbourne, and one that is so close to the city and supports indie authors like myself and popular trad titles. Spoke to Stacey— very savvy businesswoman who has a passion for novels and stories and books and supporting local authors. I am very excited to work with her.
I grabbed a book. I couldn’t help myself. I had a nice look around the bookstore and it was absolutely beautiful. The environment has been perfect, the coffee is great, the staff is amazing, and it is very cosy.
I am at the Forbidden Chapter Bookstore grand opening. I have actually been following their journey of how they have been getting this place together on TikTok for a while now, and it is incredible the progress they have made. I was excited to come today to the grand opening and see it in its final form. The vibe in here is amazing, the staff is incredible, it is packed to the brim with everyone that is so passionate about books and indie authors. I think it is going to be my new go-to favourite spot.
What Our Book Lovers Are Saying
The bookstore is fantastic. It is looking amazing and I am so glad I came. Stacey has been so easy to deal with, she’s really fantastic and a really great person to do a shop like this. She’s open-minded and I love someone that is very romance-focused and in Melbourne. It is a great niche.
This coffee was perfect! If you are needing coffee and books this is the place to come, ’cause DAMN!
So great to have a bookshop on this side of town. The atmosphere is bustling. If you are in the area, it is great to have a shop that is in the west. Come in, grab a book or coffee, and you never know— a writer might be writing right next to you.
I love reading and this place came up and I am so excited. Nothing has ever existed like this in my experience. A bookshop where you can come in, sit and read, and you have so much variety. I am overwhelmed in the best way.
Something that is like Robinsons but I can stick around and hang out.
I was very excited to learn that there was going to be a new romance-focused bookstore in Melbourne, and one that is so close to the city and supports indie authors like myself and popular trad titles. Spoke to Stacey— very savvy businesswoman who has a passion for novels and stories and books and supporting local authors. I am very excited to work with her.
I grabbed a book. I couldn’t help myself. I had a nice look around the bookstore and it was absolutely beautiful. The environment has been perfect, the coffee is great, the staff is amazing, and it is very cosy.
I am at the Forbidden Chapter Bookstore grand opening. I have actually been following their journey of how they have been getting this place together on TikTok for a while now, and it is incredible the progress they have made. I was excited to come today to the grand opening and see it in its final form. The vibe in here is amazing, the staff is incredible, it is packed to the brim with everyone that is so passionate about books and indie authors. I think it is going to be my new go-to favourite spot.