“I want to taste you tonight.”With chemistry this hot, it’s worth getting burned… Billionaire Jack Grant is totally off-limits to Gemma Picton. He’s wild, deliciously dangerous…and her boss. When working late turns X-rated, it’s better than her wildest imaginings–and Gemma’s imagined a lot But Jack has major emotional baggage, so when Gemma starts wanting to heal his heart as well as enjoy … starts wanting to heal his heart as well as enjoy his body, she knows she’s in big trouble…
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After suffering the ultimate heartbreak Jack Grant has sworn off anything resembling love or anything other than a strings free relationship of convenience…but after one line crossing night with his assistant he can’t help but want more. He knows starting something with Gemma is wrong on so many levels, but working alongside her day in and day out is far too tempting and torturous and as much as he knows he should say no, he can’t help but say yes. And once he does there is no turning back…
Gemma Picton knows her boss has a lot of demons to deal with, losing his wife damn near killed him, and she wants to be the one to heal the brooding billionaire. But mixing business with pleasure is a huge “no-no” and crossing that line with him could potentially cost her everything… but she just can’t walk away. Everyday she watches him, admires him, and constantly wonders what it would be like to get her hands on him… and one night when she gets the opportunity to find out she guiltily grabs the opportunity with both hands!
Off Limits is a dirty little tale brimming with scorching heat and heartfelt emotion that is certain to leave erotic romance readers craving more!! This was a new literary adventure for me, as it was my first story from this author, and I have to say her forbidden office romance read definitely impressed. From reading the synopsis I had a feeling it would be a hot one, and wow was it ever!! If you are looking for a quick read with lots of heat and emotion, then I highly recommend you pick this one up… it will give you everything you are looking for and so much more!!
Self-made billionaire, Jack Grant, lost his wife, Lucy, to cancer several years ago, holds himself responsible and has not been able to move on. Instead he has gone through one assistant after another, difficult to work for and spends his nights with one woman after another, not even one-night stands as he never spends a night with any of them. Until two years ago when he hired Gemma Picton as his in house counsel, who gradually became his second hand. While attracted to each other from the start, they both know that the attraction is off limits. She ignores his exhibitionism, as she loves the challenges of the job. Until one evening when Jack notices that while she is cold to him, she is very warm and friendly to all the other employees, colleagues and business associates. She has been on his mind a lot and he finally looses control and decides he wants her, even though she is off limits. The story is well written, the characters are both well developed strong personalities and the conflict is real. Quite steamy.
I loved the light, cheeky play between Jack and Gemma. The detail that gave the reader the visualization of being in the room was great. I was able to picture where Gemma was looking at the tattoo on his thigh. Bringing visualization to a book really helped me to connect more with the book. The text from the book was simple, but not simple. I was able to follow along with the characters.
I was impressed how Gemma Was able to keep her animalistic desires for Jack in check. The sexual desire was high for both characters. The writer didn’t draw out the point of the book the style of writing fits well with the readers today. This excerpt was a good one to read.
I received an ARC eBook of this book
This is the first book I have read by Clare Connelly as well as being part of Harlequin’s new digital romance Imprint “Dare”.
I thought this was a really well written contemporary romance and I enjoyed the story as well as the characters. I enjoyed seeing how Jack Grant and Gemma Picton’s relationship started and then developed throughout the story as well as getting to know more about them as individual characters as well as their pasts/families. I liked Gemma’s grandmother and their relationship with one another as well.
I look forward to reading more from Harlequin’s new Dare Imprint in 2018 as well as looking into this author to see what other books she has written.
I found this story to be a HOT quick read, one that can be done in an afternoon. The story had a lot of substance and the chemistry between Jack and Gemma was great. This really is a great introduction to Harlequin’s new DARE line of books.
I loved Jack’s devotion to his late wife it was sweet even though he tended to use it as a punishment towards himself. Gemma or shall I say Lady Gemma knew how to play her cards, she is smart, at times funny, and extremely sexy…it seems that most of the men wanted a bit of her but she only had eyes for her boss, Jack, oh and her grandma is a hoot, I always found her to be funny and she knew her granddaughter better than her own parents did.
If you enjoy a the boss/employee trope I’m sure you will enjoy this book because not only did it have a good story line the sexy times were top notch. So I would strongly recommend you grabbing a copy today!!
Off Limits by Clare Connolly
Sizzle, steam and sensual delight are part and parcel of this story. And, what a story it was!
In-house counsel, Lady Gemma Picton, has worked for billionaire widow Jack Grant for two years when suddenly the dynamics of their relationship change. Jack has always been a challenge to work for with his busy work schedule and the flirting, boozing and many women he moves through. But when he begins to focus on Gemma…oh my…! This book is explicit with encounters in and out of the bedroom making for a tantalizing read that I could not put down. I liked Gemma and her willingness to reach out and take what she wanted even though it meant she might not ultimately see her ending up where she hoped to be. I liked the fact that Jack, hound that he was, began to eventually realize that the future he had envisioned for himself might be more and better than he thought it would be. The two do get their HEA but have to jump through a few hoops before it comes to fruition. Oh, Gemma’s granny was someone I wouldn’t mind being compared to at some point in the not too distant future – what a role model she provided for Gemma!
Thank you to NetGalley, Barclay Publicity and Harlequin DARE for the ARC – This is my honest review.
5 Stars
This was a new to me author and I loved this book, some of the best tropes also. Friends to lover, billionaire, unrequited love. Jack just looks for no strings relationships after losing his wife. Gemma wants to just work but when they decide to have a quick relationship they can’t stay away from each other away. This is a great read I recommend this book. I will be reading other books from Clare Connelly.
The course is set. The lines have been drawn. But rules are made to be broken. He’s nursed a broken heart, played the field and fought the flames of attraction. Jack Grant is about to get in touch with his inner alpha and the heat is about to combust. Gemma is a woman who is no shrinking violet. She speaks her mind, follows her own rules and has no time for risks. Her heart is off limits and that is not about to change. Off Limits goes out of bounds and delivers the full frontal when it comes to lust, love and moving on. The fantasy gets real.
The blurb of this book dragged me. I love forbidden/tabboo romance. And when I read about Office romance I needed to read it, and then when I read “secret” I was sold.
The book is really good! I enjoyed reading about the story of these two.
Gemma works for Jack and has been working for him for almost 2 years, in all this time, she had seen a lot about him and she knows he is trouble and she keeps her professionalism even when her boss is a sex God.
Jack is a playboy multibillionaire self-made guy, he only thinks about his job and women to forget about his past.
One day Gemma and Jack Can’t deny their attraction but they must be careful because Both know Jack can’t do serious, so they get an arrangement.
With time feelings develop and secrets reveal that made them a little closer but Jack can’t do that.
“I force myself to meet his eyes and am instantly burned by the lie I’ve just told. Because I love him enough for both of us.”
Gemma is hurt to say at least, she has given Jack 2 years of her life working for him as in-home assistant and now that she realizes she can’t do it anymore so her heart doesn’t broke anymore she feels lost.
Jack needs to face his past, Gemma will help him but it’s only him that can make a decision for both of them.
“He grabs my hand and holds it against him. “I’m empty here. I wake up and can’t believe I have to get through another day without you””
The story tells us about every aspect of both their life and how they can be perfect for each other. I really liked and enjoyed reading it. The characters stand for themselves and look for the well being of the other.
“You never have to hide the sadness from me. Don’t you get it? I love all of you Jack, and that means loving your grief and your sadness. Loving you even when you are lost and alone…”