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Off Limits
Richmond - The last time I saw Gavin Powell, he was a shy, nerdy kid headed off to college with his best friend Wade (who happens to be my son). Now he’s back four years later and he’s all man. He’s intelligent, confident, hilarious and hot as hell. And totally off limits. He’s my son’s best friend for shit’s sake. So why can’t I stop thinking about him?
Gavin - Ever since I discovered I was gay, I’ve had a crush on Richmond Holt, who happens to be my best friend’s dad. And I don’t mean an innocent school boy crush of blushes and giggles. I mean the raging, wet dream causing, fantasizing about our wedding kind of crush. I’ve always dreamed he would be mine, but he always saw me as the nerdy kid who hung around his son. So, I put those dreams on the back burner and went off to college, where I gained confidence, experience, and hell, I’ll just say it, a smoking hot body. I also got my degree and am starting a great new career. Now I see the way Richmond looks at me from across the room. I see the interest in his eyes...as well as the apprehension. But I know I can make him happy if he lets go of his memories of that nerdy boy and sees me as the man I am today. I’ve got him in my sights and am ready to make my lifelong dream of loving him a reality.
This low angst story is full of sweet moments and steam. It contains no cheating or cliffhangers and has a very happy HEA!
Gavin - Ever since I discovered I was gay, I’ve had a crush on Richmond Holt, who happens to be my best friend’s dad. And I don’t mean an innocent school boy crush of blushes and giggles. I mean the raging, wet dream causing, fantasizing about our wedding kind of crush. I’ve always dreamed he would be mine, but he always saw me as the nerdy kid who hung around his son. So, I put those dreams on the back burner and went off to college, where I gained confidence, experience, and hell, I’ll just say it, a smoking hot body. I also got my degree and am starting a great new career. Now I see the way Richmond looks at me from across the room. I see the interest in his eyes...as well as the apprehension. But I know I can make him happy if he lets go of his memories of that nerdy boy and sees me as the man I am today. I’ve got him in my sights and am ready to make my lifelong dream of loving him a reality.
This low angst story is full of sweet moments and steam. It contains no cheating or cliffhangers and has a very happy HEA!
79 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 11, 2024
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About the author
Jayda Marx
84 books535 followersI live in rural Ohio with my husband and two sons who drive me nuts, but I love them with all my heart. I enjoy reading and writing romance of all types, but gay romance is my forte and favorite! Twice the sexy men? Yes, please! My books tend to be low angst because it hurts my heart, but they do contain lots of heartfelt moments, steamy scenes and a healthy dose of humor. Thank you to everyone for checking out my page and I hope you enjoy my books. Happy reading!
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May 12, 2024
Eh
This was ok. Short and most definitely sweet. I just wish we got longer books from Marx. I re-read the Pine Ridge series and even the Javier Coven series often. Those were full length and delightful.
This was a neat and tidy best friend’s dad book that was wrapped up in a sugary bow.
This was ok. Short and most definitely sweet. I just wish we got longer books from Marx. I re-read the Pine Ridge series and even the Javier Coven series often. Those were full length and delightful.
This was a neat and tidy best friend’s dad book that was wrapped up in a sugary bow.
May 12, 2024
one more
Another wonderful sweet tale from this great author! I have loved every book by her and this one was just as sweet. If you like sweet age gap live stories then you’ll love this one.
Another wonderful sweet tale from this great author! I have loved every book by her and this one was just as sweet. If you like sweet age gap live stories then you’ll love this one.
April 6, 2025
Super cute. Super short. I wanted more.
May 31, 2024
Off Limits is a Jayda Marx-signature story. We've got instalove, low angst and an age gap. It's a cute novella. I appreciated that the usual angst found in many best-friends-father book was gone in this one. His best friend was on board with it from the beginning because he just wanted everyone to be happy.
As always, I only wish it were a little (or a lot) longer.
As always, I only wish it were a little (or a lot) longer.
May 14, 2024
This was a fun, low-angst age-gap novella about a graduating college student, Gavin, who has been in love with his best friend's father, Richmond, for years. He never told Richmond and Richmond never saw him as anything other than a friend of his son while growing up. Then, Gavin stayed away for four years while in college to give himself time to grow up, get his education, obtain some life experiences, and prepare to hopefully pursue Richmond once he was an adult ready to start out in the world.
Richmond, almost fifty years old, never considered Gavin in any romantic way. When he saw Gavin after four years away, he realized that Gavin had really grown up and changed. He still considered him off-limit, but Gavin is exceptionally mature and convinced him in a non-pushy way over time. This is a feel good book that is perfect when you want a quick evening read with mostly happy thoughts and a satisfying HEA.
Richmond, almost fifty years old, never considered Gavin in any romantic way. When he saw Gavin after four years away, he realized that Gavin had really grown up and changed. He still considered him off-limit, but Gavin is exceptionally mature and convinced him in a non-pushy way over time. This is a feel good book that is perfect when you want a quick evening read with mostly happy thoughts and a satisfying HEA.
May 13, 2024
I used to love Jayda’s books, but the last few “books” have been a let down. Not even something I enjoyed as a palette cleanser. The stories just seem to get shorter and shorter, with even less character development, and completely formulaic. The characters aren’t special, the plot isn’t unique in any way, the intimate scenes aren’t inventive or passionate; it’s all just surface level and perfunctory.
I’ve told myself three times now that this will be the last one, but, somehow, I end up reading another one. But I swear, this is my last novella from Jayda. If there’s a full-length book published, I’ll read that, because Jayda is a good writer, but for whatever reason, the 75-page story has become the norm. And after so many, they’re all the same. I don’t even consider 75 pages a novella, just a short story.
I’ve told myself three times now that this will be the last one, but, somehow, I end up reading another one. But I swear, this is my last novella from Jayda. If there’s a full-length book published, I’ll read that, because Jayda is a good writer, but for whatever reason, the 75-page story has become the norm. And after so many, they’re all the same. I don’t even consider 75 pages a novella, just a short story.
May 14, 2024
2 stars
Short, nice and a little predictable. I liked the MCs, but there's no development for their relationship: they haven't see each other in 4 years, then in less than a month they're together. I understand that Chase has been in love with his best friend's father for years, but I don't get how Richmond could say I love you and plan a future with the younger man in such a very little time.
I'm very curious about Wade's book, i think I'm going to read it.
Short, nice and a little predictable. I liked the MCs, but there's no development for their relationship: they haven't see each other in 4 years, then in less than a month they're together. I understand that Chase has been in love with his best friend's father for years, but I don't get how Richmond could say I love you and plan a future with the younger man in such a very little time.
I'm very curious about Wade's book, i think I'm going to read it.
May 16, 2024
Sweet, quick read
This was another sweet, quick read from one of my favorite authors. I liked that Gavin waited until he was older and pursuing a career before he revealed his feelings to Richmond. I also liked that Richmond's son was supportive of Gavin starting a relationship with his dad.
This was another sweet, quick read from one of my favorite authors. I liked that Gavin waited until he was older and pursuing a career before he revealed his feelings to Richmond. I also liked that Richmond's son was supportive of Gavin starting a relationship with his dad.
May 13, 2024
Very sweet
This was a sweet story with a few steamy bits. I can't believe how committed Gavin was and how mature. He knew what he wanted and he was going for it. The age gap was a lot but but each to their own .
This was a sweet story with a few steamy bits. I can't believe how committed Gavin was and how mature. He knew what he wanted and he was going for it. The age gap was a lot but but each to their own .
May 13, 2024
One of my favorite tropes! This held my attention and I had fun reading. A little sweet, a little funny, a little sexy. All I can ask for in a novella.
May 13, 2024
great
Oh I wish it was longer.. but loved it. Rich and Gavin were awesome and want more from them. Hope we get a book for Wade!
Oh I wish it was longer.. but loved it. Rich and Gavin were awesome and want more from them. Hope we get a book for Wade!
May 14, 2024
2,5⭐️
May 23, 2024
Good. A nice palate cleanser between 2 darker romances.
No big drama, the 2 MC have known each other for 10 years so things are easy.
No big drama, the 2 MC have known each other for 10 years so things are easy.
August 9, 2024
M/M
Best friends dad
Age gap
Read and then bought the audio. A short but sweet story.
Narration = 4 stars
This narrator always puts alot of enthusiasm and emotion in to make the story come to life. Also adding music and sounds. I enjoy listening to them. I do wish there was distinct voices especially with this one, given the huge age gap. All the characters sounded the same.
Best friends dad
Age gap
Read and then bought the audio. A short but sweet story.
Narration = 4 stars
This narrator always puts alot of enthusiasm and emotion in to make the story come to life. Also adding music and sounds. I enjoy listening to them. I do wish there was distinct voices especially with this one, given the huge age gap. All the characters sounded the same.
September 4, 2024
I loved Off Limits and struggled to put it down. The story is amazing and I enjoyed reading Richmond and Gavin's story.
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