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Off Limits: Her Handsome Boss

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Jessica Bradford may prefer vintage Ts to the latest fashion, and has issues with her self-confidence, but Miles Montgomery sees her as competent and smart. He’s always taken her seriously and it’s only made her crush on him explode.

Miles is not only her boss. . .but her brother’s best friend.

Miles has flown to Far North Queensland to help Jessica, who’s being chased by the media, after a faux pas with a rock musician. But in the tropical warmth and after a few too many cocktails, they share a kiss…make that a few forbidden kisses.

Can they create their own “happily ever after” despite Miles being committed to the Bro Code, and Jessica unwilling to sabotage her career?

85 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 1, 2020

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Joanne Dannon

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Joanne writes to give her readers the experience she still loves to savor—indulging in a sigh-worthy-happily-ever-after, being swept away from the everyday by diving into a delicious romance novel.

Joanne Dannon is a happily married mother of two heroes-in-training who loves spending time with friends and family. She can be found on Facebook and her website www.joannedannon.com chatting about reading, writing, cooking, vintage-inspired dresses and all things romantic. She loves to hear from readers.

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102 reviews2 followers
June 17, 2020
Jessica is prone to mishaps, including not recognising a famous singer while complimenting him on his song. One nasty Tweet and unflattering photo later, Jessica is hiding from a social media maelstrom in a North Queensland resort. Flying to her rescue, her boss and her brother's best friend, Miles. Jess has crushed on him since she was 10 but Miles has sworn the 'bro code' - plus he's her boss. So how to handle the sparks between them?

As they examine their lives under the glare of the spotlight, the hot house environment encourages their feelings to bloom like tropical flowers. This is a lovely, sweet romance from Joanne Dannon.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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7,598 reviews34 followers
June 18, 2020
Taking A Risk On Love:
By Korkoi -
It was beautiful to read about how two long time friends, found their way to change their relationship status, in the midst of chaos. The back and forth between these two, will have you rooting for them to get their happily ever after. I couldn’t stop reading once I started and by the end of the book, I had a smile on my face. You will definitely enjoy reading this book.

I received a copy of this ARC and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
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7,177 reviews72 followers
June 26, 2020
ONE MIXED UP FUN-FILLED WILD RIDE!!!
Tripping trixie! Joanne let loose, jetting full throttle with this heartily spun, perfectly paired smashed up, patched up pair, riding this delightful treat with all the zealous antics, wrapping this baby up sleek, shiny and tight. Quirky mishaps and surprising happenstance, showcasing the crazy trials and misnomers tribulations, stumbling through the funky twists and startling turns, putting our characters through their paces, drawing them closer than they could have envisioned. Lines blur and boundaries crossed, limitations are stretched and bent, catapulting this lil' fella forward without a hitch, booting this baby into overdrive, blasting it into a hissy with a eye-opening realization. Shenanigans, escapades and havoc run amuck, displaying the drama, turmoil, secrets, spiraling mystique and steamy situations, along with a boatload of chaos, you have one intoxicating experience. The characters, dialogue, interactions and charged atmosphere along with relatable qualities and individual traits, blend and flow, transforming into genuine charismatic personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and descriptions, as to give you a full understanding and realism that flows smoothly. Amazing job Joanne, thanks for sharing this little guy with us.
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2,738 reviews
June 21, 2020
I totally enjoyed Jessica and Miles’ sweet love story in the delightful Off Limits by Joanne Dannon. Jessica was a klutz with a capital K and had issues with her self-confidence but her brother’s best friend and her boss Miles doesn’t seem to mind. Miles sees her as being competent, intelligent and a hard worker. When Jessica finds herself chased by the media because she didn’t recognize a rock musician, whose music she enjoyed, Miles flies to her rescue at a resort in Far North Queensland; which just fans Jessica’s crush on him. Maybe it’s the tropical warmth, or the private beach, or a few too many cocktails, but their attraction to each other is spurred on with a few kisses. Despite Miles trying to adhere to the Bro Code and Jessica being his employee, these two need to concede to their attraction and chemistry and commit to their own happily ever after.

Ms. Dannon wrote a sweet story, filled with chemistry, amusing banter, and a crazy bridal party chasing Jessica through the resort that should definitely not be missed. I highly recommend Off Limits to other readers.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

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1,345 reviews117 followers
June 27, 2020
First, I want to thank Joanne Dannon for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.

Joanne Dannon is back with another sweet yet sexy read in Off Limits: Her Handsome Boss. This is a quick fast paced read that will make you smile ear to ear and give you all the good feelings.

The cover of the book is cute, simple and catches the eye of the reader. Yet, it is perfect for this book.

I think I can speak for many readers when I say this book’s storyline would be a dream come true for many of us. How many can say that our wildest dream crush became a reality?

Joanne did a great job with the progression with the characters in the book as we saw them evolve.

The setting of Joanne’s book was beautiful and picturesque. There were scenes which I wish I could have joined them.

My heart goes out to Joanne who lost her cousin Bec. This book is in loving memory of her. She filled this world with beaming smiles, laughter, kindness and love. Joanne will miss her.
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67 reviews
June 24, 2020
This novella is a great read of a sister wanting more with his brother's best friend. Jessica Bradford is considered the odd duck in her family, but her co-workers see that she is really great at her job. A social media storm has left her fleeing to the beach to hide out. Miles Montgomery is tasked by her brother's best friend to protect her in hiding out at the beach resort. Unknown to both of them, the friends have had feelings for each other for years. They just couldn't admit it. Now that they are thrown together and have some craziness thrown in, and they begin to see other possibilities. I had lots of fun reading this book. Joanne Dannon continues as one of my very favorite authors for intriguing and fun romances with great editing. I suspect you will enjoy this read as well. I received a copy of Off Limits with the understanding that I would give my honest review
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3,574 reviews90 followers
June 25, 2020
When a mean-spirited celebrity posts pictures of Jessica on social media, her life spirals out of control. Sent in to do damage control by her brother and Miles' best friend, Miles comes to her rescue, resulting in an even more disastrous situation. Being the family klutz puts Jessica in the position where they expect her to mess up. However, spending time with each other without family intervention solidifies their latent feelings for one another, that is until Jessica runs once again. Dealing with their complex feelings takes some wisdom and understanding, and a decision on Jessica's part to finally stand up for herself. This is a short novel and can be read in an evening. It is also well written and romantic, coming to a happy conclusion. I received a copy of this book as a gift and this is my honest and voluntary review.
1,646 reviews18 followers
June 25, 2020
"Off Limits: Her Handsome Boss" by Joanne Dannon
A cute clean contemporary romance and an easy read, too! I liked this story, but I didn't get attached to Jessica or to Miles. Maybe because it seemed like they spent more time talking to themselves than with each other. Or, maybe because I was tired and cranky when I read this story. I guess maybe we all tend to spend way too much time talking to ourselves, rather than those folks in our lives that mean so much to us.
note: I received an ARC of this story from the author.
2,743 reviews20 followers
June 26, 2020
Off Limits: Her Handsome Boss was a fun, cute, romantic story of two characters who had crushes on each other for years but never acted on it. I really enjoyed Jessica's smart, down to earth character, who was extremely klutzy and whose life was in complete turmoil.. It was fun to watch her boss, who was her brother's best friend and also her knight in shining armor step in to try to help her. You cannot help but smile when you read this book. Poor Jessica but thank goodness for Miles. I received an advance copy of this book and I willingly chose to write an honest review.
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1,303 reviews86 followers
February 21, 2021
4.5 stars

A wonderful romance as always penned by Joanne Dannon

How much did I adore this story? Freakin’ heaps and heaps. It was gorgeous and delightful and not only did I love the story for its fun-ness and awesomeness, but for the amazing romantic setting of Far North QLD.

Warmth and loveliness exudes from this tale.

My only tiny criticism: Aussies don’t say flip flops we call them thongs. It just sounds strange when using an American word for a book that is set in Australia featuring Aussie characters.
6,260 reviews31 followers
June 25, 2020
Charming novella.

I quite enjoyed this charming novella about two good people finally taking a chance.
Jessica is awkward and shy with some self esteem issues who had crushed on Miles for fifteen years.
After a social media debacle, she ends up drowning her sorrows and kissing Miles, her boss and brother’s best friend.
Both Miles and Jessica are sweet and you want them to end up together.
Recommend.
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2,570 reviews12 followers
June 26, 2020
It truly is a perfect beach read!!

Like everyone else, I am totally in love with the voice in this romantic comedy. It truly is a perfect beach read. Is there anything Joanne Dannon writes that I don't like? Off Limits really pulled me in with its superb characterization and awesome storyline. Joanne Dannon writes with wit and warmth. If you love all the feels, sweet and sexy contemporary romance, pick this one up! Happy reading everyone!!
930 reviews4 followers
June 27, 2020
A delightful novella of Jessica & Miles. She has grown up having a crush on her brother's best friend, Miles. Miles has the same feelings but needs to squash those feelings because he promised her brother he wouldn't date her, following the bro code. When she's exposed on social media in the wrong "light", she's escaped to a private resort awaiting for the public to forget it & her. Lucky for her, Miles has dropped his plans for his wknd & flies there to protect her. Jessica's first kiss on his lips surprises them both. Their intense attraction & feelings are heightened. Caution is thrown into the wind & their decision to be together is the best decision to face together.

I volunteered to read this ARC & leave an honest review.
8 reviews
June 21, 2020
Need a holiday? Just read this!! Such a wonderful story of Jessica and Miles, set in a beautiful location that made me feel like I took a holiday too! I couldn't put the book down! I loved how Jessica and her brother's Best friend (her Boss) had secretly had feelings for each other for years. It was very exciting to see them finally come together!
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2,460 reviews33 followers
June 22, 2020
A sweet short story with a lot of punch. It involves two friends secretly in love with each other but due to her brother, they never admit it. It was great and sometimes funny how they finally break the rules and give in to their feelings. I received a complimentary copy and I am voluntarily reviewing.
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Author 7 books32 followers
June 23, 2020
Jessica's boss, Miles was her brother's best friend thus making their love off-limits according to the bro code. A touching romance between two people that weren't supposed to be together - ever - yet they were in love. My rating five stars. Off Limits: Her Handsome Boss by Joanne Dannon is a must read.
1,708 reviews1 follower
June 25, 2020
I loved this book so much. Loved all the descriptions of what they did at the resort. Makes me want to visit. I just hope if what happen to Jessica, wouldn’t happen in real life. I hope people are nicer. Miles is an awesome character, I love how much he does for Jessica. I could have read so much more about them.
716 reviews3 followers
June 19, 2020
This is a sweet flirtatious novella about a girl and her brother’s best friend. They’ve had crushes on each other forever but it takes an escape and rescue from a social media blitz to bring them together. It’s a quick read and you’ll get a little more background on the embarrassing videos gone viral at the end.

I received an ARC from the author in exchange for my honest review.
37 reviews
June 17, 2020
I loved the story of Miles and Jessica. I couldn’t stop reading. Along the story You get a great inside in the wonderfull characters and the way they discover they belong together.
2,481 reviews4 followers
June 20, 2020
This is a good, quick story. I really liked the main characters and was rooting for them.
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2,989 reviews49 followers
December 19, 2020
This is a short, delightful friends to lovers romance. Both Jessica and Miles have loved each other for years, though neither have admitted it or acted upon on it. He sees her as a competent, hard-working, beautiful woman, while her family has always treated her as a klutzy screwup. His friendship with her brother has been his reason not to pursue Jessica, not to mention that he is her boss. A viral video mishap has sent Jessica into hiding, and Miles has come to her rescue. Getting drunk to drown her humiliation, Jessica also finds the courage to finally kiss the man of her dreams. Neither can forget that kiss, but insecurities stop them from declaring their love. The resort they are staying allows them to spend some leisure time together, time that deepens their attraction and desire for each each other. Despite the roadblocks in their way (his being her boss, public scrutiny, and her brother), will they claim a happily ever after for themselves?

I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
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1,562 reviews15 followers
July 1, 2020
"Off Limits: Her Handsome Boss" by Joanne Dannon is a light, quick, classic romance of friends to lovers. Jessica (Jess) is hiding because of her photo going viral on social media. Miles, Jessica's brothers best friend, has known Jess since she was 10. They were friends, and now he is her boss. She is off limits because of the 'bro-code.' Jessica's brother asked Miles to go and check up on his younger sister. The two tried to stay away from each other, but mutual attraction seems to get in their way.
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563 reviews1 follower
June 30, 2020
All the radios and internet websites gossip about Jessica's mistake, so she flies away to hide herself.
Her boss and also her brother best friend Miles goes fo looking out for her.
Sweet, lovely, realistic story.
You can feel the emotions and how big and bad is the power of internet, twitter and social media..what a strange world we are in!
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41 reviews1 follower
April 12, 2022
While the premise of the story was OK, it was repetitively boring.

For such a short story, I lost count of the times its mentioned that Jessica is Miles' best friend's sister. The 'bro code' came up practically every page.

The fact that he's her boss seemed a pretty low concern for them despite the title.
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