Review: Another fabulous story from Tessa!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 13, 2013
Officer Off Limits is the third book in Tessa Bailey's Line of Duty Series and if you've followed my reviews, you know I'm a huge fan of Tessa and her writing.  I was beyond excited to get my hands on this book and after finishing it I can tell you....Tessa has done it again!  This book was fantastic!You know that saying "when it rains, it pours"? Well, never has that saying been truer than it is for Story Brooks right now.  Her fiancé just dumped her, two weeks before their wedding, and now she has just gotten a phone call that her larger-than-life NYPD hostage negotiator dad, who she doesn't exactly have a relationship with, has had a heart attack and is in the hospital. Who knows, maybe the unplanned trip to see her father in NYC just may be what she needs to gain some clarity on her life and make some decisions on what to do next with her future.NYPD hostage negotiator Daniel Chase is used to taking orders from Jack Brooks...after all, Jack has taken him under his wing from day one and has taught him every thing he knows about hostage situations and negotiations.  Now, after unknowingly meeting Jack's daughter, Story, in the hospital vending area, he has explicit instructions from Jack to stay away from her.  Usually Daniel wouldn't think twice about obeying Jack's orders but this is not an order he can follow.  Add Story shooting down his usually successful flirt tactics into the equation and Daniel is now even more determined to get to Story a whole lot better even if it means disobeying orders and ignoring all sorts of lines not meant to be crossed.Story and Daniel can't deny the immediate attraction they both feel when they meet over vending machine snack choices but they don't have much time to explore the feelings before Story is due to head back home to California.  With so many things working against them, will they be able to ignore all the reasons they shouldn't act on the attraction and instead, focus on all the reasons they should?So I'll say it again, this book was fantastic!  FANTASTIC! Just when you think you've encountered all types of alpha males, and there can't possibly any more facets to add to an alpha male to make them stand out above the rest, you get a new release from Tessa and BAM! welcome to your new alpha male obsession.  Daniel was scrumptious.  Drop dead gorgeous, he is all gruff and tough on the outside but holds a soft and slightly insecure inside that made me love him from the very beginning.  He has the admirable quality of knowing his weaknesses and, although not always wanting to admit them, does when it was warranted.  Story is a perfect pairing for him.  She is witty, bright, strong and is willing to listen to that little voice in her head, even when it means she has to step outside of her comfort zone.  The chemistry between them is undeniable and pulls the reader in and refuses to let go until the very last page.  Delectable.  Their story is a journey of finding happiness, coming to terms with the past and learning to trust and to love.  So damn good!If you haven't read anything by Tessa, you REALLY need to...like, stop reading this review and get to the bookstore or go online and buy a Tessa Bailey book right now.  She writes hot, sexy, and delightfully dirty dialogue like no other....add in some romance, mix in some drama like Tessa does and you've ALWAYS got a winner in my book! I can add Daniel to my list of fave book guys and this story to the list of books I will recommend time and time again.  Thank you, Tessa, for another fantabulous read!*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review