Do you guys remember the movie, Two Weeks Notice with Sandra Bullock and Hugh Grant? .... Okay so the whole set up of this story reminded me of this move and but a huge smile on my face from the start! They're not identical by any means, but they're similar enough that it immediately put me in a very *happy place* when I began to read!

One thing I can warn you about from the start is Jack ... he's gonna be a hard one to not only like, but to root for. Honestly, he's an asshole lol ... but he has his reasons. Would I have chosen to write him with very little soft edges to him? Probably not. But he's consistent. Once and asshole almost always an asshole so .... there's that. Which of course would make Gemma kinda, maybe, sorta come across as weak because she continues to go back for more from him. But it works you guys. It's who they are and their puzzle pieces fit together very well and their sexual chemistry is off the charts!

This book surprised me. I liked it a lot. Both our leads our leads were perfectly flawled just like real life. This was realistic and relatable and really sexy! Well done!

Copy provided for blog tour review

"Off Limits" , is my first book by Clare Connelly and the story did not dissapoint!

Ms. Connelly sets the tone for the book right from the start, Gemma Picton Pa and in-house counsel to Billionaire Jack Grant finds herself in pretty much the sme position she does every morning standing in Jacks bedroom waking him up after his night with what ever bunny he happened to lure into his bed. you would think after two years of watching this gorgeous man she would be immune by now; but ignoring her Attraction to Jack has only been getting harder and it seems like Jack may be having the same issue.
Getting involved with Jack would be a bad move , not only is he her boss, but Jack is still grieving the loss of his wife and using these women along the way to forget for a little bit. Gemma does not need the heartache of being a one and done,now if she could just get her libido to agree with her head.

Jack knows Gemma is intrested Pushing the issue pinning her to a wall and taking a searing kiss,but one kiss is not enough Gemma becomes his addiction.
The author writes steamy sex scenes for these two characters but to spite those scenes I still found myself feeling sorry for Gemma, because Jack still keeps himself closed off to more than just sex; eventually forcing Gemma do make a drastic decision.
Will Jack realize how important Gemma is before it is too late ?
Pic up this sexy read and find out .
Arc copy genourusly provided by Harlequin Dare via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is my first Harlequin Dare novel and I really enjoyed it. It was a quick sexy read. This story hits all the spots. Emotional and I love the chemistry between Jack and Gemma. I was able to get right into the story as it kicks off with Gemma telling Jack to get out of bed and she isn't in it with him. He likes to push Gemma's buttons and she is strictly off limits. He is her boss. Jack can't figure out why he is drawn to her and he knows he can never be the man for her. Quick summer read.

I received an ARC from NetGalley for an honest review.

I really wish I could give half stars because I'd give this book 3.5 stars. Jack is definitely a tormented character due to his wife passing away. Gemma, his assistant, falls for him despite how badly he treats her at times. She eventually helps him find his way back to living life again instead of hiding behind one night stands. I find it hard to read books like this because I sometimes want to shake the lead female character for her to realize she deserves better. But I will admit that this book did much better with this storyline than others I've read, which is why I did enjoy it overall. It was definitely a sexy read and it kept my attention the whole way through.

Oh my, Oh my! I don't even know what to say, but this was one hot read! This is the story of Gemma Picton and Jack Grant. Jack is Gemma's boss and for 2 years she has been trying not to be attracted to him.  Jack and Gemma's story was amazing.  

Gemma and Jack go through a lot just to get where they are left. 

I feel like it was missing something in the build up of their relationship. The last few chapters seemed rushed. Nonetheless, I still loved how it ended, they were perfect in the end. 

This is my first book by this author and it won't be my last. I highly recommend it!

Off Limits by Clare Connelly is the story of Jack Grant and Gemma Picton.
Gemma is Jack personal assistant and knows what a man whore he has become after the lost of his wife to cancer. With this knowledge she has put her feelings from him aside to work as a professional toward him...besides if anything happened she might have to quit the job she loves. Jack has been attracted to Gemma and when a time hits that he can no longer hold back his desire he makes his move.
This was a very hot office romance to love story!

Wonderful boss/employee love story.

Clare Connelly did a fantastic job with this multi-layered love story. Gemma and Jack have worked together for 2 years, a sexual tension building until one day it explodes changing their relationship forever. Jack and Gemma were written as such believable characters. Their passion singeing the pages. The plot kept my interest from the first page, sexy, heartwarming and even heart wrenching at time this was a very enjoyable read.
I received an Advance reader copy from NetGalley.

Slightly redundant but overall fun read. The ending needed more build up.

Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
Well Mills & Boon* have definitely entered the more erotic genre with a good degree of flair. This is a fun read, with a minor aristocrat and a billionaire, and a happy ending... but with plenty of heating up the sheets along the way.

Gemma chooses to use her brain rather than her trust fund and has found herself as the indispensable in-house counsel for super-hot, never-repeat-a-hook-up, billionaire Jack. She copes by being ice-cool, on the outside at least. As her facade slips and he takes advantage, the story heats up.

A very readable story which was excellent distraction on a long flight, thank you, Ms. Connelly.

*Blog Note – Mills & Boon is the UK publisher of Harlequin titles.

This was a new to me author and I loved this book, some of the best tropes also. Friends to lover, billionaire, unrequited love. Jack just looks for no strings relationships after losing his wife. Gemma wants to just work but when they decide to have a quick relationship they can’t stay away from each other away. This is a great read I recommend this book. I will be reading other books from Clare Connelly.

This is a quick and sexy read that hits all the spots it needs to in order to leave you hot and bothered. Jack is a billionaire widower who has made it a practice to have one night stands and love them and leave them and if he remembers their names okay but they remember him kind of life since his wife died. Gemma has worked for him for two years and as his right-hand woman she has seen them come and go and also the underlying sparks they seem to generate. When those sparks ignite and what has been off limits for so long turns into something more will it grow or not. This was fast paced and H-O-T. Definitely a fun and spicy read!

**Received this ARC for review from the publisher via NetGalley**

Clare Connelly's Off Limits takes readers into a romance full of temptation and desire. Gemma Picton is a Lady who happens to work for billionaire Jack Grant, a tormented soul with a lot of emotional baggage. When the two of them give in to each other it's fireworks and secret trysts. While Gemma is willing to relinquish her heart to Jack, Jack is unwilling to forget the memory of his beloved late wife.

This quick-paced read is filled to the brim with sass and sophistication. Even though Gemma and Jack try to keep their hearts out of the equation, it is inevitable that they come together and give themselves to each other completely. Off Limits is a story made for hopeless romantics who believe in love despite the challenges to reach it.

Switching between Jack and Gemma's perspectives readers get an in-depth look at their romance from beginning to end. Seeing both sides of the story makes it more interesting and hard to step away from. Off Limits is the story to read for fans of Rhenna Morgan!
*ARC provided in consideration for review*

Received this an ARC for review. All opinions are my own honest thoughts.

Jack and Gemma work together and have had a spark going between them for sometime. Jack is a self made good looking Irish playboy and Gemma is lawyer who graduated from Oxford and is literally a lady. This book was hot and steamy. I loved Jack and Gemma dynamics and their on going banter. If you are looking for a hot sexy time read, then give this one a shot. Congratulations to the Author Clare on another excellent read.

I loved, loved, loved this book. It's emotional and beautiful. The heroine, Gemma, is strong, confident and unashamed to ask for what she wants. Jack is a tortured hero and downright swoon worthy. I strongly recommend it, especially as one of the first books in the new Harlequin DARE series. I loved it so much I also bought it.

This book was just okay for me. The story had potential but I never found myself loving any part of it, I either liked it, found it okay, or was angry. It's a typical forbidden romance between a billionaire lady's man and his right hand woman (for his business). A refreshing surprise was that we found out why he changed bed partners every night right at the beginning, but unfortunately minus that I didn't quite love anything else. At the ending our heroine glosses over all issues and rude behaviours our bero has done just because he wants to be with her. And instead of having a resloution we just skip right to the epilogue. So overall just an okay read for me.

So I was a fan of harlequin blaze stories and was sad when they stopped last year. I was happy to see a new series of books coming out. These are steamier then previous books and can't wait to read more.
I enjoyed this book about a boss and co-worker who finally give in to feelings.

This is steamy, amusing and entertaining. Jack is cold, stubborn and emotionally broken. Gemma is smart, determined and snarky. After fighting their attraction for 2 years, Jack finally gives in, and pushes Gemma into, a relationship that neither wants to happen. And they get addicted to each other. Jack is really a jerk about it, but Gemma can't help herself. It's an intense and drama filled storyline that leads to a touching ending.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

Bummer. The story and the writing style just doesn’t work for me.

2.25 -2.5 STARS

When I first read the premise for “Off Limits,” it jumped right out at me, immediately grabbing my attention. After all, who doesn’t love an illicit office romance? Throw in a hot billionaire boss, and I was pulled in all the way. But once I delved between the pages, my interest in this story suddenly took a nosedive. It wasn’t the subject matter or the raw, gritty sex that turned me off, but rather, the two main characters themselves.

In a nutshell, I found both Jack & Gemma to be extremely unlikeable. Jack is a narcissistic man-whoring jerk who uses his dead wife’s memory to justify his selfish behavior. And then there’s Gemma, an indecisive woman who is the doormat that Jack continually walks all over. So, as much as I was looking forward to losing myself in a sexy office romance, what I actually got was an annoying story I could barely get through.

This is the first story I have read in Dare line and I am totally hooked. What a fantastic add to Harlequin line. I have read and devoured stories by Claire Connolly previously and have absolutely loved her stories and this one is no surprise. Great plot and sizzling hot story. Aren’t rules made to be broken. Gemma works for Jack and has feelings for him. The emotions, spark , undeniable chemistry between Jack and Gemma was burning my kindle. After reading this I went ahead and pre-ordered all the available Dare titles on Amazon.