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No Limits
A unique man reaches through space and time. . .and a passionate woman responds as only she can. . .Take Me There
All Genevieve Luzon wants is to be loved by one man, a seemingly impossible task in New-New York City. Sure, she can buy sex as easily as she can order pizza on a Friday night, but finding a forever kind of love is no easy feat for the unemployed off-world vacation coordinator. Needing a job, Gen enlists as a pleasure companion at the premium escort service, Illustra, never dreaming that it will turn her life upside down.
During Gen's first training session, a man steps out of a living flame, brought to scorching life by her own hidden longings. Rhys is an empath, a man with the extraordinary ability to understand and fulfill her most secret desires. He is everything Gen has wanted--except available. Rhys is on a dangerous mission, one that might claim his life. But Gen is not about to let something she's wanted for so long get away now that she knows how good it feels. . .
All Genevieve Luzon wants is to be loved by one man, a seemingly impossible task in New-New York City. Sure, she can buy sex as easily as she can order pizza on a Friday night, but finding a forever kind of love is no easy feat for the unemployed off-world vacation coordinator. Needing a job, Gen enlists as a pleasure companion at the premium escort service, Illustra, never dreaming that it will turn her life upside down.
During Gen's first training session, a man steps out of a living flame, brought to scorching life by her own hidden longings. Rhys is an empath, a man with the extraordinary ability to understand and fulfill her most secret desires. He is everything Gen has wanted--except available. Rhys is on a dangerous mission, one that might claim his life. But Gen is not about to let something she's wanted for so long get away now that she knows how good it feels. . .
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Jenna McCormick
31 books49 followers A little fantasy goes a long way....
Born on Sanibel Island somewhere between the fifth and seventh bottle of Rosa Regale, Jenna McCormick writes big girl romance with a touch of out of this world fantasy. Her hobbies include scouring the Internet for the perfect pair of boots and stirring up trouble, much to the dismay of her alter ego.
Contact Jenna at authorjennamac@gmail.com
Also look for her mysteries and contemporary romance published under Jennifer L. Hart or visit her at www.jenniferlhart.com
Born on Sanibel Island somewhere between the fifth and seventh bottle of Rosa Regale, Jenna McCormick writes big girl romance with a touch of out of this world fantasy. Her hobbies include scouring the Internet for the perfect pair of boots and stirring up trouble, much to the dismay of her alter ego.
Contact Jenna at authorjennamac@gmail.com
Also look for her mysteries and contemporary romance published under Jennifer L. Hart or visit her at www.jenniferlhart.com
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May 4, 2012
Genevive Luzon was having a girls’ night in with her best friend Gia. She has just gotten fired from her job yet again. When Gia tells her about a classmate from high school and how she is a pleasure companion, Gen wonders what that would be like. Gia purchased her one to try out. When she goes to the agency to explain to them what the companion was doing wrong, she finds herself with a job of testing out the men. Rhys is trapped inside a candle. When it is lit, he can come out. Gen finds herself wanting a mystery man, who turns out to be Rhys. Can Gen break the curse and get her dream lover out of the candle for good?
No Limits by Jenna McCormick starts out as a very sensual and erotic book. The premise of her joining the agency to test out the new men was intriguing. Then in the middle of the book, Gen goes in a whole new direction. This new direction made this book seem like two different ideas meshed together rather than a progression of Gen’s life experiences. I was confused as to who the hero of the story was at that point, and who I should be cheering for.
I like both men Gen likes in the book but I was cheering for Rhys. He seemed to be more emotionally connected. I think this book contains a lot of good ideas but that is what they are—good ideas that just never cohesively come together as a fluid story. Gen is a strong character—she needs strong and well-thought out men in her life and she didn’t get it in this book. I would say to skip this one—the mishmash of ideas is just too confusing to follow in this story.
May 22, 2019
Ok
It was good. Too much detail on certain parts of the story. It gave me something to do. Good though.
It was good. Too much detail on certain parts of the story. It gave me something to do. Good though.
February 17, 2012
What would sex be like if you feel what the other person was feeling, or manipulate their reactions? It’s a scary but tantalizing thought and Gen is about to find out.
In the future, everything regarding sex has changed. Disease is a distant memory and unfortunately true lasting love may soon be a memory too. Now prostitution is legal and the fulfillment of your every desire is just a phone call away. Genevieve aka Gen knows that true love is not a myth. She sees it every day in the eyes of her grandparents. But love has to take a back burner in life when you are unemployed and floundering.
Rhys is an empath, kidnapped from his home world. He is a prisoner with only escape and rescue on his mind. He is enthralled by Gen. She is a human who feeds his needs and makes him stronger. Unfortunately, he can’t allow his feelings for her to derail his mission, to save his people.
Gen is tricked into a night of pleasure by her best friend. Her experience from her hired lover is lack luster and takes matters into her own hands. She files a complaint and is now a secret shopper for the same company and must critique the male employees on their performances. She jumps right into her new job after a bit of soul searching. It’s not until she meets “Marshal” that things change for her. He shows her pleasure she never knew existed.
Rhys gives Gen spectacular ecstasy, sometimes without even touching her. She is able to bring him to life with her passion alone. Together they experience pleasure that neither knew was possible. When the truth is revealed, Gen must decide what to do. Can this average unemployed girl help Rhys save his people?
No Limits is great work of science fiction. Set in the future, Ms. McCormick has developed a fascinating experience. Her imagination is remarkable; her world building is exciting and her aliens original. At the heart of this story is everlasting love. Though this novel may be rich in sci-fi, it is the romance that grabs you. The secondary characters are a blast and just as enjoyable to read as Rhys and Gen. No Limits is a complete package.
I personally have never read a book like this and I’m glad that I didn’t pass up on this new experience. Ms. McCormick has captured my imagination and I hope there is another installment. I’ll be keeping my eyes open for her work and if this story is continued, I will gladly get in line to read it.
In the future, everything regarding sex has changed. Disease is a distant memory and unfortunately true lasting love may soon be a memory too. Now prostitution is legal and the fulfillment of your every desire is just a phone call away. Genevieve aka Gen knows that true love is not a myth. She sees it every day in the eyes of her grandparents. But love has to take a back burner in life when you are unemployed and floundering.
Rhys is an empath, kidnapped from his home world. He is a prisoner with only escape and rescue on his mind. He is enthralled by Gen. She is a human who feeds his needs and makes him stronger. Unfortunately, he can’t allow his feelings for her to derail his mission, to save his people.
Gen is tricked into a night of pleasure by her best friend. Her experience from her hired lover is lack luster and takes matters into her own hands. She files a complaint and is now a secret shopper for the same company and must critique the male employees on their performances. She jumps right into her new job after a bit of soul searching. It’s not until she meets “Marshal” that things change for her. He shows her pleasure she never knew existed.
Rhys gives Gen spectacular ecstasy, sometimes without even touching her. She is able to bring him to life with her passion alone. Together they experience pleasure that neither knew was possible. When the truth is revealed, Gen must decide what to do. Can this average unemployed girl help Rhys save his people?
No Limits is great work of science fiction. Set in the future, Ms. McCormick has developed a fascinating experience. Her imagination is remarkable; her world building is exciting and her aliens original. At the heart of this story is everlasting love. Though this novel may be rich in sci-fi, it is the romance that grabs you. The secondary characters are a blast and just as enjoyable to read as Rhys and Gen. No Limits is a complete package.
I personally have never read a book like this and I’m glad that I didn’t pass up on this new experience. Ms. McCormick has captured my imagination and I hope there is another installment. I’ll be keeping my eyes open for her work and if this story is continued, I will gladly get in line to read it.
April 22, 2012
I had the pleasure of interviewing Jennifer a couple of months ago for my blog as a part of my series to promote science fiction romance (http://kyliegriffinromance.blogspot.c...).
NO LIMITS had just released and other than reading her blurb and the answers in her interview - I discovered we had the same love for many SF shows & Ann Aguirre's Jax series - I went and bought her book.
I have to admit the opening chapters of NO LIMITS made me wonder if I'd like the story. Without rehashing the blurb too much, the heroine Gen, is out of work and in a bit of a slump in her life. She takes on the rather unusual job of a pleasure companion to ferret out some employees who may or may not be performing per the escort company's policies. From there she's drawn into a universe of political corruption & intrigue and a mission that will change her life.
I found it hard to connect with Gen in the opening chapters due to the nature of her job - having sex with others and the relationship with Rhys seemed slow to develop.
For me, the story really picked up for me once the characters went out into space and began their journey to save the hero's people from being enslaved by Illustra (the escort service).
I really liked Rhys, the hero, and the unusual empathic powers he possessed. The author's world-building and the way she threaded that and the romance storyline together was very satisfying.
Zan the pirate though, almost stole the show towards the end. His secondary role and story is one I'm keen to read (so it's a good thing his book comes next! (-: )
**SMALL SPOILER ABOUT THE ENDING**
Illustra's solution of kidnapping Gen's grandparents & sister seemed a little too easy/convenient a way to bring about the conclusion of the end events but it wasn't enough to destroy my satisfaction and enjoyment of the story. There was a lot happening with Gen and Rhys towards the end that this was just a blip on the radar.
Overall, and despite what I felt was a slow start, I really liked the story and would recommend it to anyone who has read the Jax series or who like the TV series FARSCAPE (there were elements within it that reminded me of this show aka the living ship & wormholes).
NO LIMITS had just released and other than reading her blurb and the answers in her interview - I discovered we had the same love for many SF shows & Ann Aguirre's Jax series - I went and bought her book.
I have to admit the opening chapters of NO LIMITS made me wonder if I'd like the story. Without rehashing the blurb too much, the heroine Gen, is out of work and in a bit of a slump in her life. She takes on the rather unusual job of a pleasure companion to ferret out some employees who may or may not be performing per the escort company's policies. From there she's drawn into a universe of political corruption & intrigue and a mission that will change her life.
I found it hard to connect with Gen in the opening chapters due to the nature of her job - having sex with others and the relationship with Rhys seemed slow to develop.
For me, the story really picked up for me once the characters went out into space and began their journey to save the hero's people from being enslaved by Illustra (the escort service).
I really liked Rhys, the hero, and the unusual empathic powers he possessed. The author's world-building and the way she threaded that and the romance storyline together was very satisfying.
Zan the pirate though, almost stole the show towards the end. His secondary role and story is one I'm keen to read (so it's a good thing his book comes next! (-: )
**SMALL SPOILER ABOUT THE ENDING**
Illustra's solution of kidnapping Gen's grandparents & sister seemed a little too easy/convenient a way to bring about the conclusion of the end events but it wasn't enough to destroy my satisfaction and enjoyment of the story. There was a lot happening with Gen and Rhys towards the end that this was just a blip on the radar.
Overall, and despite what I felt was a slow start, I really liked the story and would recommend it to anyone who has read the Jax series or who like the TV series FARSCAPE (there were elements within it that reminded me of this show aka the living ship & wormholes).
August 10, 2016
NO LIMITS by Jenna McCormick
1/12 - Kensington Publishing Corporation - 256 pages
If it sounds so good, does that really mean it cannot be?
Losing your job is everyone’s worst nightmare. Genevieve Luzon has to regroup since that is what she is facing now. Her family is a mixed bag of emotional support but financially she wants to be on her own.
When an acquaintance offers Gen what appears to be a wonderful offer she does not jump at it but figures, why not. Gen’s friend runs an escort service and one of her escorts is not following the rules. The well-paid and completely enjoyable assignment is to figure out which one. So let the games begin and the clothes start dropping as going under cover takes on new meaning with this job.
The discoveries that Gen comes up with have little to do with bad behavior and everything to do with something mystical. She appears to provide powers to a man she is drawn to in every way conceivable. Her bond with him grows stronger and more powerful with each encounter but someone lurking in the dark is trying to stop them from being together. The question that keeps nagging Gen is am I with the right man for right now or forever?
When creating complex paranormal worlds it takes a great writer to place the reader in a place that does not exist and have them unaware of that. Jenna McCormick has done a great job of writing with such erotic passion that I am never without a moment when I wonder if I will enjoy the next chapter, absolutely.
1/12 - Kensington Publishing Corporation - 256 pages
If it sounds so good, does that really mean it cannot be?
Losing your job is everyone’s worst nightmare. Genevieve Luzon has to regroup since that is what she is facing now. Her family is a mixed bag of emotional support but financially she wants to be on her own.
When an acquaintance offers Gen what appears to be a wonderful offer she does not jump at it but figures, why not. Gen’s friend runs an escort service and one of her escorts is not following the rules. The well-paid and completely enjoyable assignment is to figure out which one. So let the games begin and the clothes start dropping as going under cover takes on new meaning with this job.
The discoveries that Gen comes up with have little to do with bad behavior and everything to do with something mystical. She appears to provide powers to a man she is drawn to in every way conceivable. Her bond with him grows stronger and more powerful with each encounter but someone lurking in the dark is trying to stop them from being together. The question that keeps nagging Gen is am I with the right man for right now or forever?
When creating complex paranormal worlds it takes a great writer to place the reader in a place that does not exist and have them unaware of that. Jenna McCormick has done a great job of writing with such erotic passion that I am never without a moment when I wonder if I will enjoy the next chapter, absolutely.
February 15, 2012
Genevieve Luzon is going nowhere fast. She just lost her job, her account is dwindling and her sister has disappeared. Rhys is an empath, not of Earth and in an impossible situation. When Gen’s friend Gia orders her a man whore, I mean, pleasure companion named Franco from Illustra for the night, Rhys ends up along for the ride. And what a ride it turns out to be.
I didn’t realize when I picked this book that it was set in the future as well as being sci-fi. That’s not a bad thing because it’s sort of a futuristic, sci-fi, erotica hybrid story. Space traveling is as common as hopping on a plane is today. Cool technologies exist and prostitution has been legalized with the invention of the personal germ shield. However, the company Illustra is up to no good, really bad, evil no good and it’s up to Rhys and Gen to stop them.
I really enjoyed this book even though the constant ping ponging between Gen and Rhys wore on my nerves after awhile. Gen is a bit of a wimp and whiny, too, and Rhys is clueless, but since he’s not human I cut him some slack. Overall, I really enjoyed the whole setting and the story. I also like how the author left an opening for a Book 2 featuring Gia and the space pirate Zan (also not human).
Writing is smooth, characters are ok, setting is cool, story is good and the sex is…*stares off into space replaying the scenes in head*…what? Oh, yeah. *ahem* The sex scenes are yummy! An entertaining read which means I’ll read more by Jenna McCormick.
*The publisher provided a copy for me to review. Please see disclaimer page on my blog.
I didn’t realize when I picked this book that it was set in the future as well as being sci-fi. That’s not a bad thing because it’s sort of a futuristic, sci-fi, erotica hybrid story. Space traveling is as common as hopping on a plane is today. Cool technologies exist and prostitution has been legalized with the invention of the personal germ shield. However, the company Illustra is up to no good, really bad, evil no good and it’s up to Rhys and Gen to stop them.
I really enjoyed this book even though the constant ping ponging between Gen and Rhys wore on my nerves after awhile. Gen is a bit of a wimp and whiny, too, and Rhys is clueless, but since he’s not human I cut him some slack. Overall, I really enjoyed the whole setting and the story. I also like how the author left an opening for a Book 2 featuring Gia and the space pirate Zan (also not human).
Writing is smooth, characters are ok, setting is cool, story is good and the sex is…*stares off into space replaying the scenes in head*…what? Oh, yeah. *ahem* The sex scenes are yummy! An entertaining read which means I’ll read more by Jenna McCormick.
*The publisher provided a copy for me to review. Please see disclaimer page on my blog.
February 28, 2012
What I Learned:
- is that I need to read blurbs a bit better! I totally didn't realize this was a sci-fi/fantasy when I requested it.
- is that Ms. McCormick can write some SCORCHING sex scenes!! DAMN!! The concept/idea of what Rhys was completely intrigued me and was very creative!
- is that I unfortunately didn't have that wow feeling when I was done reading. All the parts of the story were there, I just wasn't wowed by any of it.
- is that I didn't buy Gen as a character. She was VERY prudish and then suddenly she's sleeping with multiple men? It just didn't ring true for me. I'm not saying it doesn't happy, I just didn't buy it.
3/5 - I liked it
- is that I need to read blurbs a bit better! I totally didn't realize this was a sci-fi/fantasy when I requested it.
- is that Ms. McCormick can write some SCORCHING sex scenes!! DAMN!! The concept/idea of what Rhys was completely intrigued me and was very creative!
- is that I unfortunately didn't have that wow feeling when I was done reading. All the parts of the story were there, I just wasn't wowed by any of it.
- is that I didn't buy Gen as a character. She was VERY prudish and then suddenly she's sleeping with multiple men? It just didn't ring true for me. I'm not saying it doesn't happy, I just didn't buy it.
3/5 - I liked it
March 4, 2012
No Limits by Jenna McCormick
I like Sci-Fi and I’m always looking for new authors to read. The plot drew me in but it didn’t keep me up at night to finish. Not an easy read from page to page.
I like Sci-Fi and I’m always looking for new authors to read. The plot drew me in but it didn’t keep me up at night to finish. Not an easy read from page to page.
November 2, 2012
Super sexy with outstanding world building.
And there are certainly No Limits in this read.
And there are certainly No Limits in this read.
September 17, 2012
***½ for all the non-sense humour in it.
August 10, 2016
2.5 stars
Erotica, thriller in space. Running from t h e evil corporation.
Recommended = (shrug)
Erotica, thriller in space. Running from t h e evil corporation.
Recommended = (shrug)
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