Off the Record

The Record, Book 1

By: K. A. Linde

Narrated by: Natalie Ross

It all started with a question.…

When Liz Dougherty’s first reporting assignment for her North Carolina college newspaper finds her covering a state senator’s impromptu press conference, she has no idea how drastically her life is about to change. Senator Brady Maxwell may look the part with his devastating good looks and impeccable style, but his politics rub Liz the wrong way, and she’s not going to let him off easy.

Liz’s hardball question catches Brady off guard and shows her editor, Hayden Lane, that she’s headed places as journalist. But to Liz’s surprise, she’s also headed for a secret, high-stakes romance with Brady Maxwell that could destroy the careers they each hold dear.

Unsatisfied with sneaking around and realizing things with Hayden might not be strictly platonic, Liz faces a difficult decision: Should she take things with Brady to the next level or call the whole thing off? They soon discover that in love, unlike politics, there’s rarely a clear winner.

©2014 K. A. Linde (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved

Very Hot

If you could sum up Off the Record in three words, what would they be?

Love this book, the tension between the characters is awesome! Very steamy scenes with plenty of plot twists to keep you on your toes!

nice book

Overall good story and I look forward to reading the rest of the series soon.

To be continued books

Good book and story line but I hate to be continued books...very disappointing. Not sure if I would read another one by the author 🤔

Strong and Sexy

Daringly sexual, this book is full of angst, secret romance, and wit. At the start of this book, Liz Dougherty has had a thing for her editor, Hayden Lane, for the last two years. But at her first big reporting assignment, she stumbles into Brady Maxwell's line of sight and he won't let her go.

"She couldn’t get enough, couldn’t breathe, couldn’t think. There was just Brady. She felt as if she was lost in a world of him, drowning in him, suffocating in him."

Linde writes a powerful story, smart and sexy and daring the reader to want more. I love the fact that Liz is a strong, independent female character who isn't afraid to speak her mind. She's willing to push the envelope, willing to call the politicians out on their BS, even if that means writing in opposition of the man she's sleeping with. But in the end, will Brady choose Liz or his career?

Loved the narrator too!

Held My Attention...Will Listen to Series.

Where does Off the Record rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This was a good audiobook but I have listen to better ones. But I would recommend it to anyone that enjoy erotica & sexuality books.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Off the Record?

Vicky the roommate was hilarious...I loved when she was part of the story line.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

I think the narrator was excellent...I loved the southern accent.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, it really did hold my attention. I will listen to the entire series.

Good Read!!

Any additional comments?

Great story. Finally the heroine got a little stronger. I was worried she would be a door mat the entire book. Good turn around and great ending, even though it was a cliff hanger.

The heart wants what the heart wants 🥰

I read the book and loved it 🥰. The audible was awesome. The narrators were very good. Can’t wait to hear the next one.

Sex and Politics - a fraught combination

If you could sum up Off the Record in three words, what would they be?

Absorbing, emotional, interesting,

What was one of the most memorable moments of Off the Record?

After the build up - the emotional end without doubt - then to be CONTINUED, really !

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

Some of the men's voices sounded the same.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I looked forward to hearing Brady's speech at the outcome of the primary election, wondering want the future would hold for Liz. In the end I felt she had been emotionally abused by the relationship.

Any additional comments?

Gives readers a behind the scenes look into the worlds of journalism and politics.
I would recommend readers wait until the second book is out before they read book 1. It really is frustrating to be left hanging. If the second book isn't out until August 2014, I will lose the thread, some of the details and the fantastic build up to the end of book 1.

I absolutely loved it!

What did you love best about Off the Record?

I really enjoyed that it kept me guessing iOS thought the main character was going to do one thing and he would do something totally different and the ending was a huge surprise!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Off the Record?

Many memories to just pick one I can tell you that I could not put the book down I didn't sleep at all I listen to offer the night I'm tired as can be but it was totally worth it. The lessons are great not too graphic not too many not too little it was an all-around fabulous read I'm really excited for the next installment to come out.

What about Natalie Ross’s performance did you like?

She is a fabulous narrator she can do the males voice is the female voices and doesn't have a problem switching back-and-forth she's a flawless narrator.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I think the last two minutes of the book is what hit me the most.

Any additional comments?

Anyone likes romance should get this book, the price is fabulous you don't even have to use a credit and it's definitely worth the listen! I will definitely read/listen to this again and keep my eyes open for the next installment to come out!

outstanding turnout

Any additional comments?

Wasn't to sure about reading a book about politics and romance, but seeing who the narrator was I took a chance. I'm so glad I did, the overall story was outstanding. I can't wait for the second installment.