Series: Off-Limits #3
Publisher: Choc Lit
Publication Date: September 18, 2025
** At the time of this post available on Kindle Unlimited**
About the Book
A trip to remember — with the man she can’t forgive . . . or forget.
Jules, Silas, and Grant were once inseparable — until Jules and Grant got engaged, Silas inherited a billion-dollar empire and everything fell apart.
Then the unthinkable happens. Grant is gone. And Jules is alone.
Now the only person who can help her heal is the one man she swore to hate — Silas, the best friend she pushed away.
Silas has loved Jules since he first set eyes on her. But he lost her to his best friend. And now he’s lost his best friend to something his money couldn’t fix.
But a letter arrives. Grant’s final request: Show Jules how to live again.
Silas must take Jules on the adventure she’s always dreamed of . . . with the man she hates most in the world.
From golden Spanish sunsets to the sparkling coast of Amalfi and the magic of Parisian nights, Jules wants nothing to do with Silas. But there is a thin line between love and hate. And somewhere along the way, the man she left behind, begins to look a lot like the one she can’t live without.
This steamy enemies-to-lovers, billionaire romance full of sizzling tension, heart-melting emotion and a chemistry that doesn’t fade with time, is perfect for fans of Hannah Grace, Susie Tate, Carrie Elks, Emma Lucy, Laurie Gilmore, Emily Henry and Bal Khabra.
Tropes:
❤️ Forced Proximity
❤️ Enemies-to-lovers
❤️ Second-chance romance
❤️ Slow burn
❤️ He falls first
❤️ Holiday romance
❤️ Dual POV
Rating:
This was a charming enemies-to-lovers romance that was layered with so much emotion. But at its core, it’s about grief, forgiveness, and finding joy again after loss, even if that means spending a time with your most hated person.
Jules is still reeling from the death of her fiancé and best friend, Grant. But his loss isn’t the only one she’s carrying, she’s also estranged from Silas, their other best friend, after his father’s death and sudden inheritance left him spiraling out of control. He essentially lost his way and Grant and Jules seemingly were pre-occupied with their lives to full grasp/ help him.
A year after Grant's unexpected death, Jules and Silas are thrown together on a trip of a lifetime, following his final wishes. Along the way, they’re forced to confront old wounds, blame and resentment, and the possibility of something more.
I appreciated that this story didn’t shy away from the messy dynamics of friendship and grief. Jules blames Silas for a lot, and to be fair, he did spiral and become difficult. But it also felt like Jules and Grant didn’t fully show up for him in his darkest moments either. That tension made the heavy parts of the plot especially heavy, but the reconciliation and the slow shift from enemies to something deeper was all the more enjoyable because of it.
There were some steamy romance bits, but what really stood out was the emotional journey. Watching Jules and Silas learn to see each other again, not just through the lens of their past, but with fresh eyes, made this a really touching read. I appreciated the letters grant left along their journey and the part he played in reconnecting his two loves.
Parker does a great job writing these somewhat 'broken' women and building them back up, through friendship, love, and adventure. While the premises, i.e. whirlwind trips around Europe, might be far-fetched, the overall messages really hit home.
Overall, this was a great read. The whole Off Limits trilogy had been wonderful and each book full sweeps me away into it. This one more tearful than the others but still just as fun - highly recommend them all.
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Lily Parker is a full-time romance writer, former professional matchmaker, and an avid seeker of absurd adventures. After years of helping other authors bring their stories to life, she decided it was time to write the kinds of books she’s always wanted to read. With a knack for blending humor, heart, and unforgettable characters, Lily creates stories that pull readers in and leave them believing in love—no matter the odds. When she’s not writing, you can find her planning her next venture with her family or daydreaming about just one more happily-ever-after.
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