“I absolutely enjoyed this entertaining feel-good love story … fast-paced, filled with drama, pain and loss, all mixed perfectly with sooo much love … definitely not-to-be-missed!” -GoodReads ReviewerIt’s the cardinal rule of the Girl Code: never date a friend’s ex. Laynie Duluth knows that Gideon Roth is completely off limits. After all, he and her best friend, Priya, dated for two years back in … limits. After all, he and her best friend, Priya, dated for two years back in college. And there’s no statute of limitations on the rules of Girl Code. Problem is, somebody forgot to tell Gideon.
When Laynie wakes up in Gideon’s hotel room bed, wrapped up in a naked, deliciously attractive Gideon after a night of explosive, earth-shattering, mind-blowing sex, she knows she’s got to fess up and come clean with Priya.
Only that’s not easy knowing what she knows about her best friend, and it becomes even harder when she learns Priya might just have a secret of her own to come clean about.
Off Limits was originally published in a multi-author anthology titled “Just the Tip” from December 27, 2018 – March 26, 2019.
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Off Limits by Nicole R. Locker is the story of Laynie Duluth and Gideon Roth.
Gideon was involved with Laynie’s friend back in college, then broke her friends heart when they broke up. Laynie always had a crush on Gideon but he was off limits because of his relationship with her friend. Of course now he should still be off limits but he is harder to resit especially after their hot encounter. Their story was overall a easy read with not to much drama, enjoyed it and hope to read more from this author.
I loved that this was a romance between slightly older MCs than I am used to (mid 30s). I don’t have much to say but the secret Priya had was obvious from the start. I mean, how could Laynie not realise what was Priya hiding?
So yeah, 4 stars because this book could be much shorter if Laynie came clean to Priya since the beginning when she was seeing Gideon so all that fuss was basically for nothing.
But as for the book, writing is good, it’s a short and easy read with great chemistry between characters.
I also missed more details about people in general, how they look etc. I feel like the brother was just a name added in the book but I can’t remember how he looks like. I missed seeing the connection between him and her sister.
ARC provided via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This book made me so happy. The feelings after this book were of sweet romance, with steaminess worked into it. I smiled, laughed, almost cried, and all around loved this book. It’s world of sweet, loving and kind people who treat each other with respect. The author did an amazing job of capturing the past relationships and feelings between the characters. Her switch of point of views was spot on. The author wrote an amazing story and I can’t wait to see what is coming in the future!!
Laynie and Gideon have a past that isn’t bad, but is not positive. Loving someone from a distance is one of the hardest things you have to do sometimes. Laynie questions feelings and others feelings before realizing she deserves to be happy. Gideon has a whole different life, but sees what is truly important in life. His devotion to family is so endearing.
Loved this book – read it and you will not be disappointed!!
I really enjoyed this story. Nicole R. Locker is a new-to-me author and I fell in love with Off Limits. Gideon and Laynie’s story is sweet and easy to read. There isn’t a lot of drama that was perfect to me!
I love all about this story: The characters, the story, the ending. Laynie and Gideon are great characters, and they share a strong chemistry. This book is also part of the Just the tip: Seven Standalone Contemporary Romances. I can’t wait for the next book in this Series, Hard to Get, Larkin and Priya’s story. Melody Muzljakovich, Adam Riley did a good job with the narration.
4 Stars
Review by Lisa
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It’s the cardinal rule of the Girl Code: never date a friend’s ex.
Off Limits by Nicole A. Locker is one of those stories that you can zip right through and enjoy every minute of it. As this was my first story by Ms. Locker, I am going to be checking out her other stories as well.
Off Limits is a feel-good story that has minimal drama while the growth of the relationship is fast moving because Gideon and Lynie have a history together.
This story jumps from the present to the past where Gideon was dating Laynie’s best friend in college, where they all met. Told in dual point of view, we get to read and feel both their situations and inner feelings.
Oh, and the best friend Laynie is so worried about has a secret of her own!!