In a world where love is forbidden and punishable by law, Liana has spent years hiding in the shadows, writing secret verses about the one thing society seeks to erase-emotion. But when she finds herself entangled with a man who challenges the system, their undeniable bond threatens to destroy them both. Dorian is no ordinary rebel. He has lived through the brutality of a world that punishes even the whisper of affection. With enemies lurking in the shadows and betrayal at every corner, he must decide whether to protect Liana from the inevitable or fight alongside her against a regime that sees love as the ultimate crime. As the walls of oppression close in, their choices become more dangerous, and the cost of their defiance grows higher. In a society where emotions are outlawed, can love survive, or will it lead to their downfall? What If Love Is a Crime: The Cost of Forbidden Love is a gripping tale of rebellion, passion, and the desperate fight for freedom in a world that fears the power of the heart.