Alec: I’m in my thirties and life is…well not boring, but uneventful despite being CEO of the family company. Just how I like it. Then I meet Lumen, a woman who challenges everything in such an irresistible way. For once in my life I can see myself in a relationship. There’s one problem though, she’s off limits. Lumen: Growing up in foster care wasn’t the nightmare for me as it was for some, but … some, but life hasn’t been easy. I work hard, focus on my goals, and I never let things distract me, specifically men and relationships. Until one rainy Seattle night when a gorgeous hunk walks into the spa where I work.
When billionaire Alec McCrae mistakes Lumen Browne’s workplace for a “happy ending” massage parlor, things get more complicated than he prefers. Especially when their lives become entwined in ways never imagined.
Don’t miss Off Limits, the first book in The Scottish Billionaire, M. S. Parker’s latest romance series.
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Perfection! This is everything a good romance should be. Attraction, desire, lust, moving into more. Throw in a few snags and end with a growing friendship and respect, and you have the perfect recipe for an, “Ah.” The icing on the cake is the perfect editing makes this a smooth read from start to finish. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will be buying the sequel to continue the story.
I’m so torn on this book. While I found it entertaining and liked these characters, I really hate cliffhangers. And when reading the blurb for the next books, I just don’t think I can stomach reading the next one knowing he would allow the ex back in so easily. So I guess this just isn’t a good fit for me.
This is book one in the series but I know many of us started out by reading the prequel and wondering about the direction on these book. I am so happy that Alec found his match. Evanne his daughter is a huge part of his life and aside from her he doesn’t really go out of his way to let anyone in. When he meets Lumen at first she’s probably just a challenge, you always want what you can’t have. It gets even worse as their situation changes and she’s even more off limits.
I enjoyed the interactions between these three characters just as much as I did the more racier party’s I liked how fleshed our the characters were. They are multi-faceted and we get to see them from all sides. Overall a fantastic read.
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I love, love, loved it. I have never been disappointed with any of M.S parkers books. I truly recommend this book.
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Loved the Characters
An entertaining read. I enjoyed the prequel and thought I might like this book, and I did. I’m now looking forward to the next part. This story is about Kelli and Alex. When Kelli became pregnant, he was happy and content and never could imagine Kelli leaving Evanne with him full time. This is aa very slow burn, maybe a bit too slow for my liking. A few awful people show in the picture, I wish we had more story but looking forward to the next part.
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This is a good read it centres around single father Alec and Lumen. Good characters and a well written storyline. I’d definitely recommend this book.
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I read this book right after finishing the prequel about two weeks ago. Why I did not review this book right after I reviewed the prequel will forever be a mystery LOL (because I’m extra? *shrug*)
I’m gonna keep this short and sweet because that’s what my notes say LOL I am super invested people! This is an awesome story with delicious chemistry, and it is unfolding beautifully. I say unfolding and not unfolded because we are not done yet and I can’t wait to read what’s to come! You guys, these characters this author has created are so beautiful and easy to root for and super relatable and realistic. She ticked off every single box for me!
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Off Limits by M. S. Parker is the first book in the Scottish Billionaire series. This starts the story of Alex and Lumen. But there is a Prequel called “Prequel – The Scottish Billionaire” that you may wish to read first that sets the ground work for this book. Alex is a work focused person but when his daughter needs him to step up he does so. Alex and Lumen where to be a one and done night stand but some how they keep running into each other. Both can’t help but be attracted to the other, especially after their hot encounter. But both are so different but then nothing really goes easy on their path to happiness. This book doesn’t settle their story and sets us up for the next installment in it. I can’t wait for this book.
a wonderful story. it is a good continuation of the other part. nice characters, good storyline and depth. from me 5 stars.
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An electric steamy read where attraction can’t be denied!
I loved this next book in the Scottish Billionaire series with Alec and Lumen whose first interaction ended in complete disaster. I felt for Alec’s coming to grips with full custody of his daughter and his struggles to be a father 24/7. I jumped for joy over Lumen’s impressive start to her new career as a teacher and how she handled the Vice Principal. But when Lumen and Alec meet again in the classroom for a parent teacher conference, all bets are off. It’s an enjoyable read with Alec and Lumen learning how to handle their attractions to one another with the dynamic of Alec’s daughter in the mix. I am eagerly awaiting the next book in the series!
This is the first book in The Scottish Billionaire trilogy by M.S. Parker and picks up the story of Alec McCrae and Keli Miller McCrae approximately a decade after they married. Alec becomes a single parent of Evanne, when they divorce, but a new woman, Lumen, enters into his and his daughter’s life. I recommend this well written book with its amazing characters and a heartfelt and fantastic story which ends in a cliffhanger.
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Overall a great read. I had a great time reading this book and getting to know the well developed characters with plenty. I would definitely recommend. Looking forward to the next book.
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Eight years after the prequel (read first), Alec now has a daughter. Although, I wanted him and Keli together it didn’t happen. But, she is a part of this story and oh boy, does she throw him a curve ball!
Alec throws caution to the wind, thanks to a friend of his and goes to a massage establishment expecting (his friend said) a happy ending. What he got was chewed out and totally embarrassed. He’d gone to the wrong place! His attempt to apologize to Lumen also didn’t go as planned. But, as luck/karma would have it he kept running into Lumen. Could/should he give in to the sparks between them? If he acts on these, can Lumen forgive him for his embarrassing moment, or will she kick him to the curb? Well, once again, karma has a plan for these two!
I loved the characters of this story!
M. S. Parker did a great job on this story. Off Limits had a strong plot, it was filled with lots of emotions. Alec and Lumen’s journey will take you on a rollercoaster. Their story was written well.
Lumen and Alec were strong, fighters, they’d do what they had to. They were made for each other.
This was a great story. I’m looking forward to reading more.
Thank you, M.S. Parker. Great work 🙂
This amazing love story between Alec and Lumen drew me in and kept me entranced until the very end. This story is sweet, messy and lovely. Cannot wait for the next book!
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This book picks up eight years later from the prequel. Alec is taking each day as it comes and has a lot of stress. He mistakes Lumen for something else. They keep bumping into each other at different places. It is fate that brings them together. I enjoyed the Scottish brogue the character seemed to have around certain people. Lumen was a fighter to keep her life as simple as possible. It is a great read from beginning to end. I can’t wait to see what comes next.
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Loved this book! An amazing read that flows smoothly with a story line that is well-developed, fast pace, emotionally deep, relatable, well written, and passionate. The characters (especially little Evanne) you will fall in love with; they are perfect together. I look forward to reading book two. Definitely recommended!
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Wonderfully written characters who do their best to deny their amazing mutual chemistry as best they can for as long as they can. The plot is great and very entertaining. Some steamy scenes to go along with the plot that turns this into an amazing book. A real gem and a joy to read.
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Not quite the “happy ending” he was expecting
Off Limits: The Scottish Billionaire is the first book in this series, but there is a Prequel before it. This book finds Alec several years after the ending of the prequel. He is a father to a beautiful and sweet eight year old daughter, Evanne. He and Keli are not together so he is a weekend dad. He has also now the CEO of McCrae International Research Institute and also has the responsibility for the family. When Keli and her boyfriend basically dump Evanne on Alec and go to Italy he suddenly becomes a full-time parent, a whole new situation and responsibilities for him.
Lumen Browns grew up as a foster child but applied herself and has just become a teacher. But before she start on her new career she has to finish a few things with her old one, as a massage therapist. Her last patient turns out to be a sexy Scottish man, Alec. He had decided to get a massage but he had the understanding that it would have a “happy ending”. Not quite the massage that Lumen or the clinic gives. He does not quite die from his embarrassment but he definitely got off on the wrong foot with her. However, they both roll with it and no biggie.
Alec and Lumen continue to bump into each other when Keli leaves Evanne with him. It turns out that Evanne’s new teacher is Lumen. They have a lot of chemistry which just keeps getting bigger and bigger between them until they both cannot deny it any longer. They spend a night together but it seems that just one night is not enough to extinguish the flames between them.
This is a well written and nicely developed story. The characters are nicely written as Alec has grown as a person and continues to with Evanne. Lumen is wonderful as she is a spit-fire who has made something of herself against the odds. Evanne adds to the story as she is a bridge in a way that brings Alec and Lumen together. I look forward to reading the next in this series to see what happens with Alec, Lumen and Evanne.