Decidedly Off Limits

Stina Lindenblatt

Jan 2017 · By the Bay Book 1 · Stina Lindenblatt

About this ebook

Best Friend Rule #1: never want the guy’s sister.

Oops.

Six months ago, I broke off my engagement because I was tired of not even being a distant second to my fiancé’s career.

Which is why Trent Salway, my brother’s best friend, is strictly forbidden.

One workaholic in my life is more than enough, thank you.

We’ll just ignore how I’ve been secretly crushing on him for as long as I can remember.

The problem? My best friend—Trent’s sister—is determined to find me Mr. Right.

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Before being deployed on a Navy SEAL mission, my best friend makes one simple request:

I’m supposed to make sure that his sister Kelsey isn’t dating any assholes while he’s away.

Doesn’t sound too hard, right?

Living up to my promise includes crashing at least one blind date—not my finest moment, I might add—and spending more and more time with Kelsey.

Sparks fly between us, as do a few items of clothing.

Now, I have to decide what to do about the woman I’m falling for—the one whose brother will take me down faster than he takes down the enemy.

And I have to decide if I can be something other than a workaholic or if Kelsey is decidedly off limits.

Decidedly Off Limits is a standalone romance. All the books in the series can be read in any order.

"This book was fun, it was a bit crazy, it was so very, very sexy and it was also impossible for me to put down"—Slick, Guilty Pleasures

"…I was captivated by the shenanigans of this duo. Not to mention laughing out loud and blushing. Boy do these two turn up the heat."—The Subclub Books

"Sweet, sexy and invigorating, Decidedly off Limits is a friends to lovers story that is truly a breath of fresh air!"—Read & Share Book Reviews

Ratings and reviews

i just hate that I can't continue the series in book 2. it's is not available in Italia.. kelsay appears in this series being Holly's friend and all..

Decidedly Off Limits by Stina Lindenblatt is the first book in her latest series, By The Bay . A heart-warming romance told in dual POV. The trope on this story is best friends brother/brother's best-friend. While this may sound complicated it is a well-crafted, slightly angsty, emotional and steamy read. Trent has had eyes for his little sister's best friend for as long as he can remember. If her status as his sister's bestie didn't make her off-limits then the fact the she is also the little sister of his best friend. Off-limits times two! But when he is asked by his best friend to "watch out" for Kelsey while he was away on deployment all bets are off. He is going to stake his claim and hope he doesn't lose his best friend in the process. Kelsey has been head-over-heels for Trent since her high school but her best friend, Trent's sister, has a rule in place - he cannot date her friends any more, ever, the end! Well, when Trent suddenly starts showing up everywhere she is, interrupting dates, she just can't take it anymore. The attraction is unbearable and pretty soon somethings gong to break. She would prefer it be the bed frame and NOT her heart!. Witty, romantic, steamy and slightly-angsty this was well-written and well-paced. Enjoy!

This has got to be one of the sweetest brother's best friend love stories ever!  Trent and Kelsey are perfect for each other, but neither can see it.  Trent needs Kelsey to balance out his workaholic life style, but has been burned too many times.  Kelsey has been in love with Trent forever, but doesn't think he could ever have those feelings for her. Trent's best friend entrusts his sister's wellbeing to him while he is deployed over seas.  Trent decides that this means he needs to keep her from falling in love with the wrong guy. After a really bad break up with her fiance, Kelsey decides she needs to expand her herizons, and "find" herself.  She decides this means trying to find a new hobby. The vivid descriptions, solid character development, and constant surprises kept me enthralled.  Trent's antics and Kelsey's sense of humor kept me laughing throughout, and I never knew what was coming next.  This is the first book in the series, and I can't wait to see who's story is next!

About the author

Born in Brighton England, Stina Lindenblatt has lived in a number of countries, including England, the US, Finland, and Canada. This would explain her mixed up accent. She has a kinesiology degree and a MSc in sports biological sciences. In addition to writing fiction, she loves photography, especially the close-up variety, and currently lives in Calgary, Canada, with her husband and three kids.