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Off Limits
I hate Max Davis.
I hate his cocky, overconfident smirk and the way every woman in the office drools over him. I hate the irresistible way he fills out his suit and his manwhore ways. I hate his tempting touch and the way he makes me want to break all the rules. His Clark Kent Glasses, his cheesy sense of humor, his animalistic desire to have me—on my desk, against the filing cabinet, spread out across the conference table.
I hate that he's my number one competition and if we're caught, I lose it all. And most of all, I hate that he's off-limits and I just can't stay away.
464 pages, Unknown Binding
First published July 23, 2016
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16 books703 followersLola Darling is a romantic with a naughty side. Born and raised in Texas, she's a lover of lip gloss, a Star Wars junkie and full time book nerd.
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July 25, 2016
HOLY HOTNESS! Wow this is a all out fabulous romantic HEA! The heat oozes from these two. The passion, love & incredible connection keeps your mind glued to this story. I found myself using a few lines from the book when instructing my daughter to rub her sunscreen in & then snickered & laughed out loud. This is a classic, happily ever after, get your heart racing, fun, good all around, true romance tale. Perfect amount of bubbles, smut, love, & enticement leaves you with a huge smile & wanting more from Lola xoxo -read by French Sparkle with Pop Fizz Clink Read
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July 20, 2016
I should warn you, before you start to read this latest book from Lola Darling I would suggest that you read it while sitting an ice cold bath. Because let me tell ya, you're going to get real hot real fast. I swear I overheated so many times that I lost count, but it was so worth it.
Chloe MacIntyre is woman on a mission. She's smart, gorgeous, driven to succeed. Her whole life is her career and everything else will just have to take a back seat. She's on track to be partner one day, a goal that wants to achieve at all costs, nothing will stop her.
Well, there is one thing that could derail her train and that thing is a person named Max Davis. He's tall, handsome, smart, and the resident man-whore of the company. He's just as driven as Chloe, but there is something about him that rubs her the wrong way. Now if only she could get him out of her head and her very erotic dreams, she'd be a very happy camper.
Max is man a mystery, the person people think he is, isn't who he truly is. He doesn't mind the rumors because he's driven in his job and the attention he gets is rather flattering. But there is something about Chloe that makes him hot under the collar. He doesn't want to cross that line, but it's getting harder and harder to fight the sexual tension that is growing by the second between them.
Can they cross that line and still complete the job they were assigned? Will Chloe just be another notch on Max bedpost? Or is can this be the start of something infinitely deeper than they ever imagined?
Wow! Just wow! Off Limits is a fun, exciting, sexually charged book that you will be unable to put down until you've finished. It will leave you with a smile, completely in love with this couple, and sad to see them go. You will be bewitched by their chemistry and engaging banter. And I promise you'll love all the dirty, sexy, naughty shenanigans Max and Chloe get up to.
Lola Darling has a mesmerizing writing style and highly recommend this book to any and all romance readers looking for a little sexiness after a long, stressful day.
Chloe MacIntyre is woman on a mission. She's smart, gorgeous, driven to succeed. Her whole life is her career and everything else will just have to take a back seat. She's on track to be partner one day, a goal that wants to achieve at all costs, nothing will stop her.
Well, there is one thing that could derail her train and that thing is a person named Max Davis. He's tall, handsome, smart, and the resident man-whore of the company. He's just as driven as Chloe, but there is something about him that rubs her the wrong way. Now if only she could get him out of her head and her very erotic dreams, she'd be a very happy camper.
Max is man a mystery, the person people think he is, isn't who he truly is. He doesn't mind the rumors because he's driven in his job and the attention he gets is rather flattering. But there is something about Chloe that makes him hot under the collar. He doesn't want to cross that line, but it's getting harder and harder to fight the sexual tension that is growing by the second between them.
Can they cross that line and still complete the job they were assigned? Will Chloe just be another notch on Max bedpost? Or is can this be the start of something infinitely deeper than they ever imagined?
Wow! Just wow! Off Limits is a fun, exciting, sexually charged book that you will be unable to put down until you've finished. It will leave you with a smile, completely in love with this couple, and sad to see them go. You will be bewitched by their chemistry and engaging banter. And I promise you'll love all the dirty, sexy, naughty shenanigans Max and Chloe get up to.
Lola Darling has a mesmerizing writing style and highly recommend this book to any and all romance readers looking for a little sexiness after a long, stressful day.
December 30, 2016
OMG! OMG! OMG! I am in love with this book and Max!! I thought I was going to read just a few chapters to get started before going to sleep but the next thing I know its 3am and I can’t put it down until it’s finished!!
If you love a steamy hot office romance this book is a great choice. Chloe and Max are two attorneys thrown together to work a case. Max is drawn to her sexy librarian look and Chloe views Max as the office man-whore. Chloe is a no nonsense kind of woman who has one focus and that is work. They are undeniably attracted to each other. I found myself laughing more than once. There were a couple of well-placed side characters that made things interesting, each in their own way.
This book exceeded my expectations in so many ways.
If you love a steamy hot office romance this book is a great choice. Chloe and Max are two attorneys thrown together to work a case. Max is drawn to her sexy librarian look and Chloe views Max as the office man-whore. Chloe is a no nonsense kind of woman who has one focus and that is work. They are undeniably attracted to each other. I found myself laughing more than once. There were a couple of well-placed side characters that made things interesting, each in their own way.
This book exceeded my expectations in so many ways.
July 25, 2016
IT'S LIVE!!!
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Chloe is trying to work her way up to partner in the law firm where she currently works. But in order to do that, work needs to be her only focus. Not friends, or going out, and certainly not men. But when Max get assigned to a case she's currently working she starts to realize just how much she's been missing out on. Max is the playboy of the office, the one that takes that no fraternization policy and stomps on it. Certainly not someone she should get involved in. And yet, she just can't stop fantasizing about him.
I've only read one other book by Lola Darling, Teach Me. But it made a big impression on me, so when I saw she was releasing a new book I just had to have it. Even before I read the blurb I knew I was going to have to read it and that I would love it. And I wasn't wrong.
I enjoyed this story and getting the two very different characters that Lola brought us. It was interesting to see Max, the laid back one, with Chloe, the more uptight one. They prove that opposites not only attract, they work brilliantly together also. I actually enjoyed the fact that the sexiness was a little slow to start because it created some very interesting banter between Max and Chloe as she was turning him down.
It's true that I was expecting something much hotter than what we got. But it didn't disappoint me at all since we got plenty of scenes between these characters with the bonus of a sweet romantic story mixed in. I definitely recommend this book and anything else this author has written, especially Teach Me for anyone in the mood for a sweet and sexy read.
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
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Chloe is trying to work her way up to partner in the law firm where she currently works. But in order to do that, work needs to be her only focus. Not friends, or going out, and certainly not men. But when Max get assigned to a case she's currently working she starts to realize just how much she's been missing out on. Max is the playboy of the office, the one that takes that no fraternization policy and stomps on it. Certainly not someone she should get involved in. And yet, she just can't stop fantasizing about him.
I've only read one other book by Lola Darling, Teach Me. But it made a big impression on me, so when I saw she was releasing a new book I just had to have it. Even before I read the blurb I knew I was going to have to read it and that I would love it. And I wasn't wrong.
I enjoyed this story and getting the two very different characters that Lola brought us. It was interesting to see Max, the laid back one, with Chloe, the more uptight one. They prove that opposites not only attract, they work brilliantly together also. I actually enjoyed the fact that the sexiness was a little slow to start because it created some very interesting banter between Max and Chloe as she was turning him down.
It's true that I was expecting something much hotter than what we got. But it didn't disappoint me at all since we got plenty of scenes between these characters with the bonus of a sweet romantic story mixed in. I definitely recommend this book and anything else this author has written, especially Teach Me for anyone in the mood for a sweet and sexy read.
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
July 27, 2016
3.5 stars
Confession: I totally picked up Off Limits due to the cover because—let’s be honest—it’s all kinds of hot! It didn’t hurt that the blurb sounded good as well. An enemies-to-lovers forbidden office romance with rival co-workers? Sign me up!
Off Limits is an enjoyable book, but it had the potential to be even better. On the plus side, I have no patience for a ton of save the drama for your mama “problems,” and this story successfully avoids them for the most part. Chloe has some trust issues, and her concerns are understandable. There’s no drawn out misunderstandings or manipulation—just a smooth, slow burn. The characters are appealing and if you’re looking for steamy hookups, this book doesn’t disappoint—even though it takes half the book for a little somethin’ somethin’ to occur.
On the other hand, just a little more conflict would have been nice. Chloe is a workaholic, and Max has a reputation as the office manwhore. There’s a thin line between love and hate, and I like the that magnetism love-hate relationships usually create in a story. In this case, though, the dislike is only one-sided on Chloe’s part. Max is actually a decent guy, albeit a rather under-developed character. They are both on the fast track for partner in their law firm; however, it’s not like there’s only one partner position available. In addition to the non-fraternization issue, I think the sexual tension between them would have been even stronger if they were competing for the same position, but that’s just a personal preference.
The ending is heavy on the legal puns making it a tad cheesy, but it’s otherwise a very charming conclusion. The entertaining and sexy storyline, along with likeable characters makes Off Limits a fun read. I’d definitely read more books by Lola Darling.
Recommended for fans of:
Office romances
Legal fiction
Enemies to lovers stories
Steamy sexy times
**ARC received in exchange for an honest review.**
Confession: I totally picked up Off Limits due to the cover because—let’s be honest—it’s all kinds of hot! It didn’t hurt that the blurb sounded good as well. An enemies-to-lovers forbidden office romance with rival co-workers? Sign me up!
Off Limits is an enjoyable book, but it had the potential to be even better. On the plus side, I have no patience for a ton of save the drama for your mama “problems,” and this story successfully avoids them for the most part. Chloe has some trust issues, and her concerns are understandable. There’s no drawn out misunderstandings or manipulation—just a smooth, slow burn. The characters are appealing and if you’re looking for steamy hookups, this book doesn’t disappoint—even though it takes half the book for a little somethin’ somethin’ to occur.
On the other hand, just a little more conflict would have been nice. Chloe is a workaholic, and Max has a reputation as the office manwhore. There’s a thin line between love and hate, and I like the that magnetism love-hate relationships usually create in a story. In this case, though, the dislike is only one-sided on Chloe’s part. Max is actually a decent guy, albeit a rather under-developed character. They are both on the fast track for partner in their law firm; however, it’s not like there’s only one partner position available. In addition to the non-fraternization issue, I think the sexual tension between them would have been even stronger if they were competing for the same position, but that’s just a personal preference.
The ending is heavy on the legal puns making it a tad cheesy, but it’s otherwise a very charming conclusion. The entertaining and sexy storyline, along with likeable characters makes Off Limits a fun read. I’d definitely read more books by Lola Darling.
Recommended for fans of:
Office romances
Legal fiction
Enemies to lovers stories
Steamy sexy times
**ARC received in exchange for an honest review.**
July 26, 2016
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review
Cocky hero...Check. Workaholic heroine..Check. Off the charts sexual tension...Check. Office Romance...Check. Enemies to Lovers… Check. Hot steamy sex...Check. Check. Check!!! A sweet lovable story. Big fat check! I didn’t need much persuasion to read Lola Darling’s Off Limits since it combines two of my favorite tropes office romance and enemies to lovers.
Chloe MacIntyre has dedicated her life to work and moving up in the law firm. And so when she was assigned by her mentor to partner up with the firm’s cocky playboy, Chloe has mixed feelings about it. First, she wondered if Max was dedicated to the case. And secondly, she couldn’t stop fantasizing about Max Davis.
Naughty girls don’t get to come. Are you going to behave for me?” He lifts one eyebrow, still grinning. It takes me a second to catch my breath, before I stare down at him, as haughtily as I can given the fact that I’m tied up and splayed naked across my own couch. “That depends. What will misbehaving get me?”
There are two things Max is good at. His job and women. So when Chloe tries hard not to fall for his charm and Clark Kent looks, Max decides that he needs to step up to the challenge. Soon the walls surrounding Chloe began to show cracks and Max began to show Chloe that work shouldn’t be the only thing in her life. And what started off as banter soon led to Chloe and Max tangled in the sheets. Can Max Davis and his superman looks show Chloe MacIntyre that she can definitely have both work and love?
I am so screwed, I think vaguely , somewhere in the depths of the still-sane part of my brain. And I don’t even care. In fact, I fucking love it.”
Off Limits is a fun sexy, steamy office romance that beautifully weaves heart, heat, passion, sexual tension and love into one entertaining romance. All there is left to say, how can anything be off limits when you have a ball busting heroine and a cocky playboy.
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Cocky hero...Check. Workaholic heroine..Check. Off the charts sexual tension...Check. Office Romance...Check. Enemies to Lovers… Check. Hot steamy sex...Check. Check. Check!!! A sweet lovable story. Big fat check! I didn’t need much persuasion to read Lola Darling’s Off Limits since it combines two of my favorite tropes office romance and enemies to lovers.
Chloe MacIntyre has dedicated her life to work and moving up in the law firm. And so when she was assigned by her mentor to partner up with the firm’s cocky playboy, Chloe has mixed feelings about it. First, she wondered if Max was dedicated to the case. And secondly, she couldn’t stop fantasizing about Max Davis.
Naughty girls don’t get to come. Are you going to behave for me?” He lifts one eyebrow, still grinning. It takes me a second to catch my breath, before I stare down at him, as haughtily as I can given the fact that I’m tied up and splayed naked across my own couch. “That depends. What will misbehaving get me?”There are two things Max is good at. His job and women. So when Chloe tries hard not to fall for his charm and Clark Kent looks, Max decides that he needs to step up to the challenge. Soon the walls surrounding Chloe began to show cracks and Max began to show Chloe that work shouldn’t be the only thing in her life. And what started off as banter soon led to Chloe and Max tangled in the sheets. Can Max Davis and his superman looks show Chloe MacIntyre that she can definitely have both work and love?
I am so screwed, I think vaguely , somewhere in the depths of the still-sane part of my brain. And I don’t even care. In fact, I fucking love it.”Off Limits is a fun sexy, steamy office romance that beautifully weaves heart, heat, passion, sexual tension and love into one entertaining romance. All there is left to say, how can anything be off limits when you have a ball busting heroine and a cocky playboy.
Review can also be found on Four Chicks Flipping Pages: http://fourchicksflippingpages.weebly...Lola Darling
August 10, 2016
4 “Rub-It-In” Stars!!!
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”I have a lot of types.”
“What’s your favorite, then?” Shit, I immediately think, the moment the words are out of my mouth. Why did I just ask him that?
He pauses for a moment, humming softly as though he’s pondering the question. “Bitchy.”
THE Max:
My Chloe:
Max and Chloe are forced to work together on a case. Max is the player…at least that is what Chloe thinks. I really enjoyed their banter. It was full of sexual tension. And once they got down to business, the sexy times were HOT! Max is an excellent dirty-talker, which is always appreciated.
Max has a softer side that is unexpected, and at the same time, it doesn’t feel forced. I don’t want to give anything away by talking about his softer side, but it fits his character perfectly. (It’s not a surprise child….I really don’t enjoy those story lines, so no worries there.) Chloe is a workaholic. She is a little too serious for Max’s lighter side, but he takes this as a challenge.
Reasons I love Max:
1. He can cook! Whaaaa?!
”I like bacon and all, but it takes so long to microwave it in the morning.”
I press my hand to my chest as though mortally wounded. “I’m going to pretend I did not just hear that. Microwave bacon…dear God."
2. And he’s so cheesy that it’s adorable. I usually don’t do cheesy, but he makes cheesy look good.
”This is so cheesy,” I call to him over the sound of the thunderstorm above.
“I did warn you that I’m cheesy,” he responds with a knowing grin, which sets off those damn dimples to perfection. “Admit it, you like the cheddar.”
This book has NO DRAMA, people! #winning.
I really loved the alternating points of view. This was an easy, enjoyable read that I definitely recommend. This is my first book by Lola Darling, and I will definitely be reading more of her books.
Until I memorize her body, backwards and forwards. Until I can feel her on my fingertips without even touching her.
ARC courtesy of publisher in exchange for an honest review
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”I have a lot of types.”
“What’s your favorite, then?” Shit, I immediately think, the moment the words are out of my mouth. Why did I just ask him that?
He pauses for a moment, humming softly as though he’s pondering the question. “Bitchy.”
THE Max:
My Chloe:
Max and Chloe are forced to work together on a case. Max is the player…at least that is what Chloe thinks. I really enjoyed their banter. It was full of sexual tension. And once they got down to business, the sexy times were HOT! Max is an excellent dirty-talker, which is always appreciated.
Max has a softer side that is unexpected, and at the same time, it doesn’t feel forced. I don’t want to give anything away by talking about his softer side, but it fits his character perfectly. (It’s not a surprise child….I really don’t enjoy those story lines, so no worries there.) Chloe is a workaholic. She is a little too serious for Max’s lighter side, but he takes this as a challenge.
Reasons I love Max:
1. He can cook! Whaaaa?!
”I like bacon and all, but it takes so long to microwave it in the morning.”
I press my hand to my chest as though mortally wounded. “I’m going to pretend I did not just hear that. Microwave bacon…dear God."
2. And he’s so cheesy that it’s adorable. I usually don’t do cheesy, but he makes cheesy look good.
”This is so cheesy,” I call to him over the sound of the thunderstorm above.
“I did warn you that I’m cheesy,” he responds with a knowing grin, which sets off those damn dimples to perfection. “Admit it, you like the cheddar.”
This book has NO DRAMA, people! #winning.
I really loved the alternating points of view. This was an easy, enjoyable read that I definitely recommend. This is my first book by Lola Darling, and I will definitely be reading more of her books.
Until I memorize her body, backwards and forwards. Until I can feel her on my fingertips without even touching her.
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July 25, 2016OMG that cover.....
August 3, 2016
Holy Hotness!!! Alright, so this is the sexy office romance between two litigation lawyers that will leave you panting and bothered for days … I object! NOT :) :)
Chloe is a workaholic. She is independent, smart, driven, and a hard worker. But she also has quite a sex appeal that is hard for men to resist. Chloe is determined to build a life and future that is better than her mom’s. No one and nothing will get in her way. All was going according to plan until Chloe was assigned to a high profile case and partnered with the office manwhore Max Davis.
Max is a cocky player and a bit of a creep making rounds around the office... or is he? He is smart, handsome, sexy, and he is not shy of making Chloe squirm. He is Chloe’s biggest competitor in the firm. But will a couple of days in beautiful Napa with plenty of wine loosen the tension? Can Max convince Chloe to enjoy life and just live a little?
Off Limits was definitely a sweet, sexy romance full of hilarious provocative banters. The chemistry and sexual tension between Chloe and Max is panty-dropping. I love the writing and the storyline – low on drama, highly entertaining, short and sweet. Loved it!
Here’s to dirty little secrets!
Have fun with this book!!! I DID!
Chloe is a workaholic. She is independent, smart, driven, and a hard worker. But she also has quite a sex appeal that is hard for men to resist. Chloe is determined to build a life and future that is better than her mom’s. No one and nothing will get in her way. All was going according to plan until Chloe was assigned to a high profile case and partnered with the office manwhore Max Davis.
Max is a cocky player and a bit of a creep making rounds around the office... or is he? He is smart, handsome, sexy, and he is not shy of making Chloe squirm. He is Chloe’s biggest competitor in the firm. But will a couple of days in beautiful Napa with plenty of wine loosen the tension? Can Max convince Chloe to enjoy life and just live a little?
Off Limits was definitely a sweet, sexy romance full of hilarious provocative banters. The chemistry and sexual tension between Chloe and Max is panty-dropping. I love the writing and the storyline – low on drama, highly entertaining, short and sweet. Loved it!
Here’s to dirty little secrets!
Have fun with this book!!! I DID!
August 15, 2016
Off Limits is a hot new read by Lola Darling. Lola has been on my radar since The Hotel serial so, when I saw that she had written a new book, I had to pick this one up and read it. Off Limits is about two lawyers who work together on a case while trying to keep their hands off each other.
Chloe has never had a good perception of Max because of the rumors around the office. But when they start working together she begins to see Max in a different light. Though, it takes a lot of convincing from Max for her to believe him to be a better person than she thinks he is.
I really enjoyed reading this book. I would say that their relationship was mildly forbidden, but not really. It was mostly because they worked together, and were working towards getting partner at the firm. That part made it interesting, but it wasn’t too worrisome for the couple.
I really enjoyed how Chloe developed as a person in this book. She really figured out what was important in her life because of some advice from her boss, and a little help from Max.
Max was a solid male character. He acted like a player and let rumors say he was, but it wasn’t really who he was. He was such a great guy with good intentions and a great heart. Together, Chloe and Max had great chemistry and the sexual tension in the beginning was smoking. This book kept me flipping the pages until there was nothing left for me to read. This was another great read by Lola Darling. I look forward to reading more from her in the future. ~ Leah, 4 stars
Chloe has never had a good perception of Max because of the rumors around the office. But when they start working together she begins to see Max in a different light. Though, it takes a lot of convincing from Max for her to believe him to be a better person than she thinks he is.
I really enjoyed reading this book. I would say that their relationship was mildly forbidden, but not really. It was mostly because they worked together, and were working towards getting partner at the firm. That part made it interesting, but it wasn’t too worrisome for the couple.
I really enjoyed how Chloe developed as a person in this book. She really figured out what was important in her life because of some advice from her boss, and a little help from Max.
Max was a solid male character. He acted like a player and let rumors say he was, but it wasn’t really who he was. He was such a great guy with good intentions and a great heart. Together, Chloe and Max had great chemistry and the sexual tension in the beginning was smoking. This book kept me flipping the pages until there was nothing left for me to read. This was another great read by Lola Darling. I look forward to reading more from her in the future. ~ Leah, 4 stars
July 31, 2016
***ARC Provided by Social Butterfly PR***
Max and Chloe have passion, humor and an amazing connection. What they also have is a respect for the job the other does and a respect for each other on a professional level, although Max thinks more highly of her than Chloe does of him.
Max has an office reputation as one of, you know, "those" guys who have dipped their pens in all the ink in the office, so of course Chloe wants nothing to do with him. And, inevitably, when there is someone in the office that another character doesn't like, insert a situation in which they must work together.
And, these videos, and the client they are working with is like absolutely none other. Hilarious and the perfect way to give them something in common that allows them to start seeing one another in a different way. And, then on a business trip, they see one another in a REALLY different way...and the passion is on.
The writing is strong, so are the characters and the dialog. The heat and sexual chemistry are off the charts and the ability for the author to construct characters you believe went from co-workers to lovers is compelling.
I recommend this book.
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Max and Chloe have passion, humor and an amazing connection. What they also have is a respect for the job the other does and a respect for each other on a professional level, although Max thinks more highly of her than Chloe does of him.
Max has an office reputation as one of, you know, "those" guys who have dipped their pens in all the ink in the office, so of course Chloe wants nothing to do with him. And, inevitably, when there is someone in the office that another character doesn't like, insert a situation in which they must work together.
And, these videos, and the client they are working with is like absolutely none other. Hilarious and the perfect way to give them something in common that allows them to start seeing one another in a different way. And, then on a business trip, they see one another in a REALLY different way...and the passion is on.
The writing is strong, so are the characters and the dialog. The heat and sexual chemistry are off the charts and the ability for the author to construct characters you believe went from co-workers to lovers is compelling.
I recommend this book.
***This and other reviews also featured on “I’m A Sweet and Sassy Book Whore” http://www.imasweetandsassybookwhore.com***
July 24, 2016
I LOVE me a steamy office romance, and OFF LIMITS took sexual tension and flirtatious banter to the next level! If you want a healthy dose of passionate litigator love...OFF LIMITS is the next read for you! Get ready romance junkies...Max Davis will be one hell of a contender in the race for book boyfriend of the year!
"My preparation - and my follow-through, I might add - are just fine."
She lifts a single eyebrow over the rim of her glasses. "Forgive me if I don't take your word for it."
I grin and scoot my chair a little closer to hers. "Well, actions speak louder than words. If you'd like, I'd be happy to prove just how good my follow-through is."
OMG! Sigh...I can't get enough of this man! Infuriatingly sexy, and too gorgeous for his own good, Max Davis throws Chloe MacIntyre for one hell of a loop in OFF LIMITS. A workaholic and the office playboy are forced to work together on a case. The ultimate goal is to not KILL each other. Can they do it? Or will they fuck the disdain that they have for one another right out of their systems? Who can tell...but the journey will be one hell of a ride!
OFF LIMITS is an enemies-to-lovers office romance that will make you laugh and make you blush ten shades of red. It's sexy...it's flirtatious...the sexual tension is off the charts. There is witty and naughty banter mixed with a unique budding romance that will leave you with the biggest smile on your face. I don't know who this Lola Darling is...but HOT DAMN! I want more!
*Gifted copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review*
"My preparation - and my follow-through, I might add - are just fine."
She lifts a single eyebrow over the rim of her glasses. "Forgive me if I don't take your word for it."
I grin and scoot my chair a little closer to hers. "Well, actions speak louder than words. If you'd like, I'd be happy to prove just how good my follow-through is."
OMG! Sigh...I can't get enough of this man! Infuriatingly sexy, and too gorgeous for his own good, Max Davis throws Chloe MacIntyre for one hell of a loop in OFF LIMITS. A workaholic and the office playboy are forced to work together on a case. The ultimate goal is to not KILL each other. Can they do it? Or will they fuck the disdain that they have for one another right out of their systems? Who can tell...but the journey will be one hell of a ride!
OFF LIMITS is an enemies-to-lovers office romance that will make you laugh and make you blush ten shades of red. It's sexy...it's flirtatious...the sexual tension is off the charts. There is witty and naughty banter mixed with a unique budding romance that will leave you with the biggest smile on your face. I don't know who this Lola Darling is...but HOT DAMN! I want more!
*Gifted copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review*
July 14, 2016
I was honored to have the opportunity to read an ARC of Off Limits. Let me just say anything written by Lola Darling is always at least three things. Those being, fun, beautifully written and damn sexy. She has went and done it again.
Chloe and Max's story was so much fun to read. I love Chloe's take charge attitude at work. She is determined to have the best life possible no matter how hard she has to work for it. Of course then the cocky and oh so sexy Max has to invade her space.
Without giving too much away, I will say that I enjoyed every word of this book. I was captivated from the start. The banter between the two of them is so much fun. The white hot chemistry is off the charts. And the sex, WOW, the sex is so steamy and a bit spicy! I loved every part of this book! This is a definite 5 star read!
Chloe and Max's story was so much fun to read. I love Chloe's take charge attitude at work. She is determined to have the best life possible no matter how hard she has to work for it. Of course then the cocky and oh so sexy Max has to invade her space.
Without giving too much away, I will say that I enjoyed every word of this book. I was captivated from the start. The banter between the two of them is so much fun. The white hot chemistry is off the charts. And the sex, WOW, the sex is so steamy and a bit spicy! I loved every part of this book! This is a definite 5 star read!
August 10, 2016
3.5 stars
August 14, 2016
“A fire this intense . . . can it really burn that hot forever?”
3.5 smart, sexy, chemistry-filled stars
OK, I totally admit that it was the cover that first grabbed my attention about this book. Look at it! OMG, just look at it! *wipes drool*. Then I read the synopsis – a workplace enemies-to-lovers romance with a cocky, arrogant hero, a smart and sassy heroine and a banter-filled, sexy love story. Win!
Chloe is a workaholic. A litigator on her way to a partnership, she works incredibly hard, determined to succeed in her career and create stability for herself. She eats, sleeps and breathes work at the expense of having a personal life, and though she acknowledges it, she has no intention of changing. Her latest case at work is a possible career-maker, but she is less than impressed when her boss teams her up with another young litigator from her firm, Max Davis.
Yes, Max has a reputation of being a total player, but that doesn’t stop her immediate reaction to him. The man is gorgeous, of course, but he has a charisma that is pretty much irresistible. For his part, Max is just as attracted to Chloe as he is to her – possibly even more so, but though he makes his desires clear, Chloe has no intention of getting involved with somebody from work, especially with Max the manwhore.
I love Max! The man is so much more than what he seems, and I love that the story is written in dual POV so we get to know him and see his side of the story from the very beginning. Max is smart, funny, charmingly cocky and infinitely sexy, and his attraction to Chloe is almost all-consuming. The chemistry between the two of them is absolutely sizzling, and the complete contempt that Chloe has for Max creates a sensationally entertaining dynamic as he flirts and she counters, and the banter is fantastic.
There’s a sexual undertone to pretty much all of their encounters and the UST builds wonderfully until the inevitable happens and all of that tension explodes into epic hotness. Max is a dirty talker, and they are both very confident about what they want in the bedroom (and out of it), so the sexy time is all kinds of steamy.
So freaking hot! But from the very beginning it’s clear that their connection is more than just physical, and their developing emotional bond is really nicely explored as they naturally, honestly and openly fall for each other.
But there’s still that work no-fraternisation policy. And can Chloe make room in her life for a relationship? And if she can, is Max a man she can trust with her heart?
This was a really enjoyable read. Max and Chloe’s relationship was fun and super sexy with a nice intensity and a surprising amount of heart. I really liked the way their relationship developed, and the fact that there’s time spent with them together, functional and happy. There’s some minor angst but it’s resolved well and without too much drama, and the story ends really nicely.
I really liked this one – 3.5 stars.
Advanced Review Copy generously provided in exchange for an honest review.
3.5 smart, sexy, chemistry-filled stars
OK, I totally admit that it was the cover that first grabbed my attention about this book. Look at it! OMG, just look at it! *wipes drool*. Then I read the synopsis – a workplace enemies-to-lovers romance with a cocky, arrogant hero, a smart and sassy heroine and a banter-filled, sexy love story. Win!
Chloe is a workaholic. A litigator on her way to a partnership, she works incredibly hard, determined to succeed in her career and create stability for herself. She eats, sleeps and breathes work at the expense of having a personal life, and though she acknowledges it, she has no intention of changing. Her latest case at work is a possible career-maker, but she is less than impressed when her boss teams her up with another young litigator from her firm, Max Davis.
I know Max Davis, of course. Resident cocky asshole, bent on singlehandedly seducing our entire female staff. Everyone in the office knows all about Max fucking Davis, and his various sexcapades. Yes, plenty of people sneak around the non-fraternisation policy we have here, but he makes a damn contest of it.
Yes, Max has a reputation of being a total player, but that doesn’t stop her immediate reaction to him. The man is gorgeous, of course, but he has a charisma that is pretty much irresistible. For his part, Max is just as attracted to Chloe as he is to her – possibly even more so, but though he makes his desires clear, Chloe has no intention of getting involved with somebody from work, especially with Max the manwhore.
I love Max! The man is so much more than what he seems, and I love that the story is written in dual POV so we get to know him and see his side of the story from the very beginning. Max is smart, funny, charmingly cocky and infinitely sexy, and his attraction to Chloe is almost all-consuming. The chemistry between the two of them is absolutely sizzling, and the complete contempt that Chloe has for Max creates a sensationally entertaining dynamic as he flirts and she counters, and the banter is fantastic.
“I asked if that time works for you. Maybe if you weren’t so busy staring at my chest, you might’ve replied faster.”
“In my defense, at this angle it’s harder not to stare.” I let my gaze dip down her neck again. Especially with the way she hunches forward over the desk, arms splayed on the surface, I mean, any man in his right mind would be unable to resist. “Did you buy that shirt with the express purpose of distracting your enemies? Because I have to admit, it’s definitely working.”
She rolls her eyes skyward. “So you’re blaming me for your inability to keep your eyes to yourself.”
“Blaming makes it sound so negative. Let’s call it appreciating. I appreciate that you work what you have, Chloe, and you do it damn well.”
Chloe crosses her arms over her chest. Okay, she has to be doing that on purpose. “You’re unbelievable.”
“So I’ve been told.” I flash her a wide smile.
There’s a sexual undertone to pretty much all of their encounters and the UST builds wonderfully until the inevitable happens and all of that tension explodes into epic hotness. Max is a dirty talker, and they are both very confident about what they want in the bedroom (and out of it), so the sexy time is all kinds of steamy.
“Naughty girls don’t get to come. Are you going to behave for me?”
“That depends. What will misbehaving get me?”
So freaking hot! But from the very beginning it’s clear that their connection is more than just physical, and their developing emotional bond is really nicely explored as they naturally, honestly and openly fall for each other.
I want her. Every inch of her body, mind and spirit. I want to grab hold of her and never let go. Tonight I am staking my claim. She. Is. Mine.
I am so screwed, I think vaguely, somewhere in the depths of the still-sane part of my brain. And I don’t even care. In fact, I fucking love it.
But there’s still that work no-fraternisation policy. And can Chloe make room in her life for a relationship? And if she can, is Max a man she can trust with her heart?
This was a really enjoyable read. Max and Chloe’s relationship was fun and super sexy with a nice intensity and a surprising amount of heart. I really liked the way their relationship developed, and the fact that there’s time spent with them together, functional and happy. There’s some minor angst but it’s resolved well and without too much drama, and the story ends really nicely.
I really liked this one – 3.5 stars.
Advanced Review Copy generously provided in exchange for an honest review.
August 13, 2016
Ok here it comes :
I'm going to rate it 4 "Rub it in " Stars !
This is Max Davis :
This is Chloe MacIntyre :
Here it goes :
They are lawyers with different bosses , but they work in the same building . They have to do a case together , to defend Suzie , who is a gym trainer, who does videos in internet , because another company stoled from her , her phrases like "Rub it in" . So Chloe's boss (Paul ) decided that Chloe and Max should work together for this case because they are better than the others .
There is a problem because Chloe hates Max . She hates him because she thinks he's a manwhore , also she's attracted to him but she's afraid because they work together so it's against policy .
(Which is definitely not true , I think he's a sweetheart . I hate Chloe for jugding him by listening others people opinion about him .)
Anyway they have their discussions about that , which Max finds it amusing , problably fucking hot , because she turns him on when she's angry . He's attracted to her , to everything about her .
“There is a charm about the
forbidden that makes it
unspeakably desirable.”
MARK TWAIN
When they meet Suzie ( "Matchmaker" , who is my favorite person ) , she tries to put them together . She says to them to go to her house for 3 days when she's not there and to try to solve the case together (told you she's awesome) . Max is excited about it , but Chloe not so much .
What happen there ?
What about when they come back from there ?
Do they win the case ?
I think you should read it to find out !
They are such a cute couple !
I think it was an awesome book !
I'm going to rate it 4 "Rub it in " Stars !
This is Max Davis :
This is Chloe MacIntyre :
Here it goes :
They are lawyers with different bosses , but they work in the same building . They have to do a case together , to defend Suzie , who is a gym trainer, who does videos in internet , because another company stoled from her , her phrases like "Rub it in" . So Chloe's boss (Paul ) decided that Chloe and Max should work together for this case because they are better than the others .
There is a problem because Chloe hates Max . She hates him because she thinks he's a manwhore , also she's attracted to him but she's afraid because they work together so it's against policy .
(Which is definitely not true , I think he's a sweetheart . I hate Chloe for jugding him by listening others people opinion about him .)
Anyway they have their discussions about that , which Max finds it amusing , problably fucking hot , because she turns him on when she's angry . He's attracted to her , to everything about her .
“There is a charm about the
forbidden that makes it
unspeakably desirable.”
MARK TWAIN
When they meet Suzie ( "Matchmaker" , who is my favorite person ) , she tries to put them together . She says to them to go to her house for 3 days when she's not there and to try to solve the case together (told you she's awesome) . Max is excited about it , but Chloe not so much .
What happen there ?
What about when they come back from there ?
Do they win the case ?
I think you should read it to find out !
They are such a cute couple !
I think it was an awesome book !
July 26, 2016
4 enemies to lovers stars!
You won't possibly want to miss this book.
It's a hot, off-limits, contagious steamy love story.
A successful woman who lives for her career, meets her match but with a sluty reputation and an ego the size of a city.
Max Davis is the last man Chloe wants to work with. But since her boss Paul paired them together, she doesn't have so much of a choice.
Max is known for his office affairs or so people want to believe. And she has to fight her attraction to him if she wants to succeed.
When Chloe gets to know Max, she realizes that the reputation he's earning from the office is nothing but rumors.
And when the spurkles of attraction starts getting to their hearts, they could no longer fight it.
"She's been on my mind and the fore of my imagination for weeks now, ant yet, I never imagined anything quite this satisfying. As if something has been missing from my life all along. A hole I 'd never noticed was there, until she came along and filled it."
It's a funny, breathtaking, sexy and sexy and again sexy enemies to lovers story.
You won't possibly want to miss this book.
It's a hot, off-limits, contagious steamy love story.
A successful woman who lives for her career, meets her match but with a sluty reputation and an ego the size of a city.
Max Davis is the last man Chloe wants to work with. But since her boss Paul paired them together, she doesn't have so much of a choice.
Max is known for his office affairs or so people want to believe. And she has to fight her attraction to him if she wants to succeed.
When Chloe gets to know Max, she realizes that the reputation he's earning from the office is nothing but rumors.
And when the spurkles of attraction starts getting to their hearts, they could no longer fight it.
"She's been on my mind and the fore of my imagination for weeks now, ant yet, I never imagined anything quite this satisfying. As if something has been missing from my life all along. A hole I 'd never noticed was there, until she came along and filled it."
It's a funny, breathtaking, sexy and sexy and again sexy enemies to lovers story.
July 16, 2016
Once again Lola wrote another book that I devoured in one sitting. I loved it. Full review to come
September 1, 2016
“This is the kind of case than can…point out who might be…Partner material, some day.”
Imagine you’re a workaholic young female attorney with your eyes set on becoming a partner in the firm you’ve given so many hours of your non-existent outside of work life to. Now picture your mentor, one of the partners who you think is grooming you for his position, pulls you off your current case and gives you a high-profile, career-building case to prove your mettle. Then imagine he drops a bomb on you by telling you that you’re going to be paired up on this case with, if the rumors are true, the office’s resident manwhore.
“You two are the most promising young litigators we have here…”
Max Davis is every bit the cocky, sexy, arrogant lawyer Chloe MacIntyre expected he would be based on his playboy reputation. Despite the office gossip, though, he is not working his way through the secretarial pool, one conquest at a time. His mentor has paired him up with Chloe on a career-making case, and he’s looking forward to it. He’s seen her in action, and he’s impressed. It doesn’t hurt that she’s gorgeous, confident, smart and sexy all wrapped up in her too-well-fitting pencil skirts and sky-high heels.
“…and just like that, I feel doom closing in on me.”
Their quirky and flirty self-made fitness mogul client demands their presence at her home, and under the guise of a working getaway, Max and Chloe get to know each other. Color Chloe surprised, though, when she discovers that there is more to Max than meets the eye, and well, the ear. Oh, the sparks are flying and these two are having a hard time not acting on it. Not only do they work well together, Chloe and Max have that whole easygoing banter thing totally going on.
“You know, I’m not who you think I am…”
Chloe is trying really hard to keep it professional and keep the effortlessly sexy Max at arm’s length. The thing is, this guy, this funny, charming, surprising guy that she’s just now seeing for the first time is not at all the guy she thought he was. And that unrelenting attraction simmering between them is becoming increasingly hard to ignore. In fact, Chloe can just barely hear the voice of reason in the back of her mind reminding her about the firm’s no fraternization policy anymore. What’s even more surprising to Chloe is that Max, while not at all hiding his attraction to her, has the same concerns as she does and is respectful of her boundaries. The sparking chemistry between them has practically taken on a life of its own, though, and it does not care that first little bit about the firm’s policies.
“Maybe next time we can talk about the case instead of spending the whole time in provocative banter.”
“That wasn’t provocative.” His grin sharpens. “You’ll know when I’m really provoking you.”
It isn’t long before they succumb to it, though. Just as they work well together everywhere else, Chloe and Max are well matched in the bedroom as well. It’s no surprise, though, that back in the real world of their office, Chloe buckles under the pressure. It takes some well-timed, life-changing, sage advice from a trusted source for her to see that not only is there more to life than the firm, but she should also be pursuing a full life outside of the office. It’s her lightbulb, ‘a-ha!’ moment. But is it too late? Has she driven Max away with her hot and cold behavior?
“…if the way this case went is any indication, you and I make quite a team, Max…”
This was my first book by Lola Darling, and I really loved it. Her writing style is quick-witted, fast paced and seriously sexy. Darling’s spin on the office romance was fresh, fun and smart. Off Limits gave me everything I love about romantic comedies in a smart and steamy package. Chloe and Max positively sizzled together, both in court and out and, boy, did they ever give fantastic banter! Lola Darling’s Off Limits gets 4.5 smooches from me!
~ Danielle Palumbo
Imagine you’re a workaholic young female attorney with your eyes set on becoming a partner in the firm you’ve given so many hours of your non-existent outside of work life to. Now picture your mentor, one of the partners who you think is grooming you for his position, pulls you off your current case and gives you a high-profile, career-building case to prove your mettle. Then imagine he drops a bomb on you by telling you that you’re going to be paired up on this case with, if the rumors are true, the office’s resident manwhore.
“You two are the most promising young litigators we have here…”
Max Davis is every bit the cocky, sexy, arrogant lawyer Chloe MacIntyre expected he would be based on his playboy reputation. Despite the office gossip, though, he is not working his way through the secretarial pool, one conquest at a time. His mentor has paired him up with Chloe on a career-making case, and he’s looking forward to it. He’s seen her in action, and he’s impressed. It doesn’t hurt that she’s gorgeous, confident, smart and sexy all wrapped up in her too-well-fitting pencil skirts and sky-high heels.
“…and just like that, I feel doom closing in on me.”
Their quirky and flirty self-made fitness mogul client demands their presence at her home, and under the guise of a working getaway, Max and Chloe get to know each other. Color Chloe surprised, though, when she discovers that there is more to Max than meets the eye, and well, the ear. Oh, the sparks are flying and these two are having a hard time not acting on it. Not only do they work well together, Chloe and Max have that whole easygoing banter thing totally going on.
“You know, I’m not who you think I am…”
Chloe is trying really hard to keep it professional and keep the effortlessly sexy Max at arm’s length. The thing is, this guy, this funny, charming, surprising guy that she’s just now seeing for the first time is not at all the guy she thought he was. And that unrelenting attraction simmering between them is becoming increasingly hard to ignore. In fact, Chloe can just barely hear the voice of reason in the back of her mind reminding her about the firm’s no fraternization policy anymore. What’s even more surprising to Chloe is that Max, while not at all hiding his attraction to her, has the same concerns as she does and is respectful of her boundaries. The sparking chemistry between them has practically taken on a life of its own, though, and it does not care that first little bit about the firm’s policies.
“Maybe next time we can talk about the case instead of spending the whole time in provocative banter.”
“That wasn’t provocative.” His grin sharpens. “You’ll know when I’m really provoking you.”
It isn’t long before they succumb to it, though. Just as they work well together everywhere else, Chloe and Max are well matched in the bedroom as well. It’s no surprise, though, that back in the real world of their office, Chloe buckles under the pressure. It takes some well-timed, life-changing, sage advice from a trusted source for her to see that not only is there more to life than the firm, but she should also be pursuing a full life outside of the office. It’s her lightbulb, ‘a-ha!’ moment. But is it too late? Has she driven Max away with her hot and cold behavior?
“…if the way this case went is any indication, you and I make quite a team, Max…”
This was my first book by Lola Darling, and I really loved it. Her writing style is quick-witted, fast paced and seriously sexy. Darling’s spin on the office romance was fresh, fun and smart. Off Limits gave me everything I love about romantic comedies in a smart and steamy package. Chloe and Max positively sizzled together, both in court and out and, boy, did they ever give fantastic banter! Lola Darling’s Off Limits gets 4.5 smooches from me!
~ Danielle Palumbo
July 18, 2016
Off Limits is a steamy office romance filled with sexually charged bantering and heartfelt emotions. I couldn't get enough of Max and Chloe, their flirtation is off the wall crazy.
In ones eternal strive for success it's too easy to put aside life, ask Chloe MacIntyre. She's spent her adulthood becoming a successful litigator. "She's a shark in the courtroom, all fire and fury." She's building a better life not wanting to make the same mistakes that her mother had made but at what cost? Chloe is handed an opportunity to litigate a case that could put her in line for the next partner opening. It comes with a surprise, she will be partnering with Max Davis, office manwhore.
Max Davis has a reputation as the office manwhore, that maybe do to his flirty nature rather than his actual conquests. When Max is partnered with the one woman in the office who despises him, he finds himself not only taking on the challenging case but also the challenge of proving himself to one Chloe MacIntyre.
I loved, loved Max and Chloe. Their electricity bounces off the pages and they "rub it in" all the right ways. 5 Stars!
In ones eternal strive for success it's too easy to put aside life, ask Chloe MacIntyre. She's spent her adulthood becoming a successful litigator. "She's a shark in the courtroom, all fire and fury." She's building a better life not wanting to make the same mistakes that her mother had made but at what cost? Chloe is handed an opportunity to litigate a case that could put her in line for the next partner opening. It comes with a surprise, she will be partnering with Max Davis, office manwhore.
Max Davis has a reputation as the office manwhore, that maybe do to his flirty nature rather than his actual conquests. When Max is partnered with the one woman in the office who despises him, he finds himself not only taking on the challenging case but also the challenge of proving himself to one Chloe MacIntyre.
I loved, loved Max and Chloe. Their electricity bounces off the pages and they "rub it in" all the right ways. 5 Stars!
August 2, 2016
Chloe and Max
This was my first book by this very talented author. I've had her debut novel teach me on my TBR list for some time and after reading this novel it's been moved up to my "got to read this right meow" list. I loved her writing style and the build to all the good hot yummy parts. This one had a nice slow burn feel to it and I was just lost in the sexual tension and chemistry between Max and Chloe.
Max was all things delicious. I was just eating him up with a spoon. He was cocky, smart, and so damn charming I don't know how Chloe was able to resist him for so long. I love a relationship that takes place in the work place. Something about the taboo feel of it makes me such act like just a giggly school girl.
I loved Chloe's inner thought!! When the book starts off to her working out in hopes of getting herself beach body ready I was dying!! The little comments and thought she had through out the work out video has me in tears. I could see her trying to do things squats and turns and talking back to the perfectly thin instructor. I too have been there a time or two, yelling at my tv as billy banks makes me go " harder" and "higher" with my lunges.
This book had a feel good vibe to it and I hard a hard time putting it down. I can't wait to explore more from Ms. Darling and he dreamy men and powerful, adorable women. I highly recommend this book to anyone who's ever wanted to get down and dirty in the supply closet at work with their very sexy co worker.
** ARC was kindly provided by author in exchange for an honest review **
This was my first book by this very talented author. I've had her debut novel teach me on my TBR list for some time and after reading this novel it's been moved up to my "got to read this right meow" list. I loved her writing style and the build to all the good hot yummy parts. This one had a nice slow burn feel to it and I was just lost in the sexual tension and chemistry between Max and Chloe.
Max was all things delicious. I was just eating him up with a spoon. He was cocky, smart, and so damn charming I don't know how Chloe was able to resist him for so long. I love a relationship that takes place in the work place. Something about the taboo feel of it makes me such act like just a giggly school girl.
I loved Chloe's inner thought!! When the book starts off to her working out in hopes of getting herself beach body ready I was dying!! The little comments and thought she had through out the work out video has me in tears. I could see her trying to do things squats and turns and talking back to the perfectly thin instructor. I too have been there a time or two, yelling at my tv as billy banks makes me go " harder" and "higher" with my lunges.
This book had a feel good vibe to it and I hard a hard time putting it down. I can't wait to explore more from Ms. Darling and he dreamy men and powerful, adorable women. I highly recommend this book to anyone who's ever wanted to get down and dirty in the supply closet at work with their very sexy co worker.
** ARC was kindly provided by author in exchange for an honest review **
July 28, 2016
Hero(s) rating: 3 stars
Heroine rating: 2 stars
Sexual tension rating: 4 stars
Sex scenes rating: 4 stars
Sex scenes frequency: 4 stars
Plot rating: 2 stars
Dialogue rating: 3.5 stars
Storytelling rating: 3 stars
Story ending rating: 2 stars
Other woman/men drama:
Cheating:
Cliffhanger:
HEA:
**********************************************
Overall rating: 2 stars
Wish I could say I enjoyed this story as much as all the other high raters, but alas, I cannot tell a lie.
Our h, Chloe, was unlikable in my opinion and the H, Max, just did not connect with me. I also felt as if their clandestine relationship was overanalyzed by both parties.
The case which they were working on together was almost nonexistent.
The secondary characters are forgettable.
I was also left feeling deprived of an ending. It was rushed & came out of nowhere leaving big, gaping holes.
One minute, we were finally getting somewhere with the H and h, and then the next page – BAM - epilogue.
But, just because this didn't work for me, doesn't mean it wouldn't work for you!
Heroine rating: 2 stars
Sexual tension rating: 4 stars
Sex scenes rating: 4 stars
Sex scenes frequency: 4 stars
Plot rating: 2 stars
Dialogue rating: 3.5 stars
Storytelling rating: 3 stars
Story ending rating: 2 stars
Other woman/men drama:
Cheating:
Cliffhanger:
HEA:
**********************************************
Overall rating: 2 stars
Wish I could say I enjoyed this story as much as all the other high raters, but alas, I cannot tell a lie.
Our h, Chloe, was unlikable in my opinion and the H, Max, just did not connect with me. I also felt as if their clandestine relationship was overanalyzed by both parties.
The case which they were working on together was almost nonexistent.
The secondary characters are forgettable.
I was also left feeling deprived of an ending. It was rushed & came out of nowhere leaving big, gaping holes.
One minute, we were finally getting somewhere with the H and h, and then the next page – BAM - epilogue.
But, just because this didn't work for me, doesn't mean it wouldn't work for you!
July 18, 2016
My barometer of whether I enjoyed a book is if I want to buy things mentioned in the book when I get to the end.
And I so desperately want a red bra, not sure about the thong though...I find that they chafe.
Anyway - the book; workaholic lawyer Chloe would not touch office bike Max with a barge pole. He is a trollope. Then, oh dear, oh dear assigned to the same case, a quick trip to Napa a bit of rubbing it in (I totally did not steal the catchphrase from Suzie Steel and if she says I did, I am consulting my lawyers) and hello sexy times.
Lola never lets me down with the sexy times. Off Limits has funny moments - Suzie is great entertainment value. I totally loved the little nod to Hudson Pierce - yes I would do him and ManCandy got a mention too.
Floved it. Now do I buy wine from the Napa Valley, a red bra (I'll match it with boy shorts rather than a thong though, ta very much), or do I get an exercise video so I can rub one out? What sorry, not rub one out - what was I thinking of? I mean rub it in. Or do I, have you met Joe Wicks The Body Coach? I could definitely be a rubber.
And I so desperately want a red bra, not sure about the thong though...I find that they chafe.
Anyway - the book; workaholic lawyer Chloe would not touch office bike Max with a barge pole. He is a trollope. Then, oh dear, oh dear assigned to the same case, a quick trip to Napa a bit of rubbing it in (I totally did not steal the catchphrase from Suzie Steel and if she says I did, I am consulting my lawyers) and hello sexy times.
Lola never lets me down with the sexy times. Off Limits has funny moments - Suzie is great entertainment value. I totally loved the little nod to Hudson Pierce - yes I would do him and ManCandy got a mention too.
Floved it. Now do I buy wine from the Napa Valley, a red bra (I'll match it with boy shorts rather than a thong though, ta very much), or do I get an exercise video so I can rub one out? What sorry, not rub one out - what was I thinking of? I mean rub it in. Or do I, have you met Joe Wicks The Body Coach? I could definitely be a rubber.
July 14, 2016
I was honored to have the opportunity to read an ARC of Off Limits for our blog Fun Under the Covers. Let me just say anything written by Lola Darling is always at least three things. Those being, fun, beautifully written and damn sexy. She has went and done it again.
Chloe and Max's story was so much fun to read. I love Chloe's take charge attitude at work. She is determined to have the best life possible no matter how hard she has to work for it. Of course then the cocky and oh so sexy Max has to invade her space.
Without giving too much away, I will say that I enjoyed every word of this book. I was captivated from the start. The banter between the two of them is so much fun. The white hot chemistry is off the charts. And the sex, WOW, the sex is so steamy and a bit spicy! I loved every part of this book! This is a definite 5 star read!
Chloe and Max's story was so much fun to read. I love Chloe's take charge attitude at work. She is determined to have the best life possible no matter how hard she has to work for it. Of course then the cocky and oh so sexy Max has to invade her space.
Without giving too much away, I will say that I enjoyed every word of this book. I was captivated from the start. The banter between the two of them is so much fun. The white hot chemistry is off the charts. And the sex, WOW, the sex is so steamy and a bit spicy! I loved every part of this book! This is a definite 5 star read!
July 23, 2016
A steamy, sassy, smartly written office romance that will set both your kindle and panties on fire!
My god how I love Lola Darling. I love her writing style. I love her words. I love her characters. She injects them with such realness that you wish they actually were real so you could be their friends. Chloe is what I love in a female lead. Intelligent. Strong. Holds her own. She's insecure, as most of us which only endears her to me more. But that insecurity causes her to push people away, including the deliciously hunky Max.
And Max....OMG MAX! Swoooooooon. I could just picture this guy with his cocky, lopsided grin and even cockier attitude. I was about ready to jump through the pages and do him myself because Chloe was an idiot for putting him off for so long!!
Fun story without a lot of drama. Great easy read!!
My god how I love Lola Darling. I love her writing style. I love her words. I love her characters. She injects them with such realness that you wish they actually were real so you could be their friends. Chloe is what I love in a female lead. Intelligent. Strong. Holds her own. She's insecure, as most of us which only endears her to me more. But that insecurity causes her to push people away, including the deliciously hunky Max.
And Max....OMG MAX! Swoooooooon. I could just picture this guy with his cocky, lopsided grin and even cockier attitude. I was about ready to jump through the pages and do him myself because Chloe was an idiot for putting him off for so long!!
Fun story without a lot of drama. Great easy read!!
July 28, 2016
Off Limits
Max was a cool guy. He was laid back, the office flirt although rumours appeared rife that he was the office slut continuously breaking the non-fraternisation rule.
Chloe was really annoying. She seemed to have a stick up the ass at all times continuously berating him for being a slut to the point it was grating even though none of it was true.
They didn't seem like amazing lawyers to be perfectly honest even though they are hoping to make partner. All in all, it was a little boring despite the build up and there wasn't much of a storyline.
Max was a cool guy. He was laid back, the office flirt although rumours appeared rife that he was the office slut continuously breaking the non-fraternisation rule.
Chloe was really annoying. She seemed to have a stick up the ass at all times continuously berating him for being a slut to the point it was grating even though none of it was true.
They didn't seem like amazing lawyers to be perfectly honest even though they are hoping to make partner. All in all, it was a little boring despite the build up and there wasn't much of a storyline.
July 18, 2016
Strong characters, very likeable and relatable.
I love the message of this book and this is one of the things I like to see on the books I read. I want all the steamy hot scenes but I also like to read a story, to get to know the characters and their struggles outside the bedroom and this book has it all.
So if you are like me and like a good office romp with a dose of reality this is the book for you.
I love the message of this book and this is one of the things I like to see on the books I read. I want all the steamy hot scenes but I also like to read a story, to get to know the characters and their struggles outside the bedroom and this book has it all.
So if you are like me and like a good office romp with a dose of reality this is the book for you.
February 24, 2017
Bof... Cute little book about an insecure workaholic woman and her hot colleague. Not much happens, the conflicts resolves themself pretty easily, some hot sex scenes. On the edge of almost boring.
July 24, 2016
Off Limits is a fantastic story that has strong likable characters that will take you on a wonderful journey and keep you turning the pages of your kindle in anticipation of what happens next.
You truly get hooked from the first chapter with all of Chloe and Maxs antics.
Off limits is set in the San Francisco law firm of Greaves,Morrell and Stuyvesant.
Chloe MacIntyre is a 30 year old litigator who's a workoholic.
She is a beautiful but fierce lawyer who is very good at her job and is on the up and up to become the next partner in the company.
Max Davies is the gorgeous yet cocky and arrogant lawyer with a reputation of being the office lothario.
They get thrown together to work on the Suzi Steel case much to both their annoyance and what you then get is a fantastic realistic story.
There's explosive sexual chemistry throughout but I will warn you omg chapter 17 I had to turn my fan up it was smoking hot.
There's not just sexual chemistry though the emotional connection of these characters feels real and relatable.
We all know that workaholic friend who rarely gets to see her BFF but when you do its as if they never were away,Chloe is that friend.
I loved the supporting characters nearly as much as Max and Chloe.Heather,Paul and Travis made this book so much more appealing.
I love Lola Darling books but this one is my new favourite.
I received an arc in exchange for a honest review.
You truly get hooked from the first chapter with all of Chloe and Maxs antics.
Off limits is set in the San Francisco law firm of Greaves,Morrell and Stuyvesant.
Chloe MacIntyre is a 30 year old litigator who's a workoholic.
She is a beautiful but fierce lawyer who is very good at her job and is on the up and up to become the next partner in the company.
Max Davies is the gorgeous yet cocky and arrogant lawyer with a reputation of being the office lothario.
They get thrown together to work on the Suzi Steel case much to both their annoyance and what you then get is a fantastic realistic story.
There's explosive sexual chemistry throughout but I will warn you omg chapter 17 I had to turn my fan up it was smoking hot.
There's not just sexual chemistry though the emotional connection of these characters feels real and relatable.
We all know that workaholic friend who rarely gets to see her BFF but when you do its as if they never were away,Chloe is that friend.
I loved the supporting characters nearly as much as Max and Chloe.Heather,Paul and Travis made this book so much more appealing.
I love Lola Darling books but this one is my new favourite.
I received an arc in exchange for a honest review.
August 22, 2016
Off Limits
By Lola Darling
This is my first Lola Darling experience! I was not disappointed!
Chloe and Max work together at a law firm. Max has the reputation of being the office manwhore. Where Chloe has the reputation of being an absolute shark in the courtroom and has no time for anything but her career. They are both being groomed for partnership at the firm and are now forced to work together on this new high profile case. They both have different approaches to the case and different priorities in life.
Max is a lot more laid back and lives in the moment, where Chloe is a lot more regimented an structured. Of course, these differences are only the beginning of the fun. These two couldn't be more opposite, but that just adds to the angst. Their high profile client senses the sexual tension between Max and Chloe and tries to play matchmaker. This just adds an extra layer of fun to the situation.
The push and pull between Max and Chloe is good! Chloe is definitely aware of the non-fraternizing policy at work, where Max has little to no regard for it. The banter between these two is great and this story definitely had me flipping pages like a crazy woman. I absolutely loved this book and will be reading more from Lola Darling in the future!
By Lola Darling
This is my first Lola Darling experience! I was not disappointed!
Chloe and Max work together at a law firm. Max has the reputation of being the office manwhore. Where Chloe has the reputation of being an absolute shark in the courtroom and has no time for anything but her career. They are both being groomed for partnership at the firm and are now forced to work together on this new high profile case. They both have different approaches to the case and different priorities in life.
Max is a lot more laid back and lives in the moment, where Chloe is a lot more regimented an structured. Of course, these differences are only the beginning of the fun. These two couldn't be more opposite, but that just adds to the angst. Their high profile client senses the sexual tension between Max and Chloe and tries to play matchmaker. This just adds an extra layer of fun to the situation.
The push and pull between Max and Chloe is good! Chloe is definitely aware of the non-fraternizing policy at work, where Max has little to no regard for it. The banter between these two is great and this story definitely had me flipping pages like a crazy woman. I absolutely loved this book and will be reading more from Lola Darling in the future!
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