Off the Record (The Record Series Book 1)

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You totally fuck me up, Liz! She had been active and even demanding at times, but she never really pushed the limits. She never did anything drastic enough to make him say enough was enough. Their feelings bore down on them with a hopeless, crushing desire, with a need that bordered on addiction. View all 55 comments. Nov 22, Duchess Nicole rated it really liked it Shelves: Wow, I didn't expect to love this book so much.

I may have to break down and read this author's other books now. Brady is extremely single-minded and focused on his career, but his fascination with Liz is nothing short of a beautiful trainwreck. Full review to be posted in the February issue of InD'tale Magazine http: View all 21 comments. Jan 21, Michelle rated it it was amazing Shelves: ARC received from the publisher via NetGallery. Off the Record is the story of forbidden love, politics and secrets.

Liz has wanted one thing her entire life, to be a reporter. But that was before she met Brady, the Senator — the man who is running for Congress. Brady has been groomed to be the perfect politician. His plans are big, White House, big. When Liz finds herself posed in front of the Senator throwing a question his way, she had no idea that one moment was about to change her entire world.

But beyond his charm and good looks, he is not her candidate. She has to also worry about the still present feelings for her crush, Hayden. Her editor, a man she could have in public — on that she could not have to hide. As the primary election comes to a close, their relationship continues and becomes far bolder than ever before, but Brady made it clear — he would never choose between his winning or her, his political career was never going to come second, to anything I think it really came down to the angst that only K.

But in Off the Record, this was far more subtle. With the chance of a love triangle thrown into the mix, the knots in your stomach are taking up permanent residency. He may play a larger role in the next book, but in this one — it was all about Brady. She sort of reminded me of Chyna with her crazy out there personality.

I hope that her sassy self is a little bit of a bigger role in the next book. I loved that although the theme of this story involved politics it was done in a fantastic way. At no time during this book did I feel like I was being forced any political ideology, there were clear lines drawn down the aisle but never was it shoved at you to be anything more than what the story was about.

Bravo, Kyla for being able accomplish a story with such a political focus that allowed the reader not feel like they were reading a political book. I love the theme of forbidden love, and this certainly falls into that category. Since Liz and Brady were obviously not able to spend too much time together, the chance for the reader to experience the whole fall-in-love feeling wasn't really able to be showcased. Although we only really got hidden moments of their shared time together, I still felt that there was something deeper forming through their relationship.

A world that may be challenging in the arena of politics but in private might be far more stifling. I could not tear myself away from this story and by the time I got to the end, which could be considered a cliffhanger — but light in the sense of how it could have ended — I felt far more emotional than I would have expected. But yet, I found myself at a point where the tension had built to a point where I wanted to let it all out.

I felt like I needed a good cry after finishing this one and feeling a bit ridiculous at the idea given the direction that this was going. A few moments that took place in the final chapter were probably my favorite of the entire book. It was a perfect way to bring about the ending of the first book. View all 35 comments. What a refreshing spin on contemporary romance! I was a bit unsure going into this book how the political aspect of it would play out and I was pleasantly surprised it was seriously one of the highlights for me!

Liz Dougherty is a sophomore journalism major, working on the school newspaper. When she gets her first chance of attending a press conference, she's armed and ready with questions she knows will disarm the candidate. Political face mask on, he answers her and quickly moves on He sends her a drink Let the games begin Brady has one goal Coming from a prominent political family, nothing can come between him and winning. Until he meets Liz Doughtery. She completely disarms him. Maybe they can manage a completely secret affair, no strings, no public sightings, just sex.

This is totally not Liz' style to be so reckless but Brady brings something out in her She doesn't like being his dirty little secret but understands that everything is about image and him dating a young college reporter who's written a scathing article about him in the past doesn't look good for his image. I give Liz a lot of credit. She was more understanding than most. Watching Brady parade into galas with models and beauty queens on his arm while she stands in the shadows She knows why he can't be public about their relationship if that's what you call it but it hurts because her feelings are growing for him.

The book is seriously quite hot. On the surface you want to smack Brady but then he meets up with Liz and you've fallen for him all over again. But Liz wonders how long she can stand being in the shadows when she wants to shout from the rooftops her feelings for Brady. She knows the feelings are mutual but he can't publicize it.

It would be political suicide. Liz' editor in chief, Hayden Lane invites her to visit him one weekend in his summer job in DC. Having always crushed on Hayden, she begins to really debate if it's in the cards for her and Brady. With Hayden she can enjoy the sites and sounds, hold hands in public, no worries Ah, but he's not Brady.

I guess you can call the book a tad bit of a love triangle but it was so mild, I wasn't phased. Hayden, at least in this book, doesn't hold a candle to the feelings Liz has for Brady. Hayden has what she can't get from Brady though The book is fairly long but I buzzed through it quickly. I really liked the tug of war between his career goals he's lived for and his feelings for Liz. Sometimes Liz' age came through where I seriously questioned their fit for each other.

She IS a sophomore so drinking and getting crazy isn't out of the realm for her age The book ends in a bit of a cliffy. Not horrible but I cannot wait to move on to the next installment! So if you're looking for something different, a book where it's clear the author knows her way around politics and campaigning but still writes a great sexy love story, I strongly recommend this one.

And please write fast Ms. View all 29 comments. Debra Fabulous review, Allison!! Really liked this one too: Liv is a reporter for a college newspaper and she's all about the facts. There's no room for any gray in her life, only black and white. That's a pretty strong stand for someone who has just completed her second year of college but she's wanted to be a reporter all her life. When she's given the opportunity to question Brady, she lets him have no holds barred. Little does she know he doesn't hold back from what he wants either. Brady's always wanted to be in politics and that certainly cannot be Liv is a reporter for a college newspaper and she's all about the facts.

Brady's always wanted to be in politics and that certainly cannot be surprising since he was bred for it. Following his father's footsteps, he is now a Senator but he wants in the House of Representatives and he won't let anything So, when Liv steps up with a question for him, he is floored and he definitely can't let her get away. Unfortunately, it takes a bit for Brady to get Liv to give him a chance and for her to accept how he needs their relationship to be and that's secret. They immediately fall into an extremely passionate sexual relationship but one where Liv never knows when or where she will hear from Brady.

Not the best way to start any relationship and it is fraught with insecurities. I think that Liv does a pretty good job for someone so young. And she does so well keeping their secret, not even telling her best friend and roommate, Victoria. Naturally, Brady is not the only one wanting Liv.

The editor of the college newspaper who Liv has had a crush on for two years is also interested. It just takes Hayden a while to make a move. Brady of course was Jack and Hayden was Ramsey. Victoria is obviously Chyna and thankfully there is no Bekah unless Heather might possibly fill that slot. We'll have to wait and see. There are a few other characters that have sparked my interest. Chris, Brady's college roommate, plays a nice part in a couple of their get togethers.

A friend of Liv's, Justin, had a bit of a quirky part I kept wondering if there was more to that whole driving offense? There's a reporter named Calleigh that has a history with Hayden that could be a problem One person I didn't talk about is Cole, Brady's brother. There is definitely something up with him. He first comes across as really nice but then u find out more.

I don't know but I can see him going either way. There's also two people in Brady's inner circle that are pretty sketchy. One is Heather, Brady's press secretary and the other is his lawyer, Elliot. We find out they all have a history and they all have an end goal in mind. I really wanted to hear how all this started and why they are the way they are. There's some minor dramas but they all get solved pretty easily.

I enjoyed all the sneaking around and trying to get together. I thought Brady did some really sweet things for Liv as well. It was great hearing what he felt and what he wanted. Unfortunately, we get to see Liv do something and even though we get the gist of it especially since she was going over it in her POV in a prior chapter, I definitely missed reading what she was thinking.

Lots of unfinished business but certainly enough to keep your interest. The next book, On the Record , comes out August 26 and I can't wait! Great series if you enjoyed K. Linde's Avoiding series and if you enjoy political stories with a secret romance. View all 37 comments. August can't come soon enough. Mar 27, Linde at a book event last month with Juanita who told me I just had to read this series! There's nothing like an author writing from experience! I really liked this story! I think I loved it actually. Maybe cause I'm a sucker for political reads ahem American Queen. I wasn't sure going in how I would feel about this one, but I fell in 4.

I wasn't sure going in how I would feel about this one, but I fell in love with Senator Brady Maxwell And I equally loved the heroine Liz Doughtery. Gosh I felt for her. My emotions about their relationship was all over the place! The ending made sad and frustrated so of course I had to jump into book 2 right away! This is a book about a complicated relationship and even though they both love each other, theres so many obstacles in their way!

My heart hurt for this couple. Going into book View all 22 comments. Liz is a very driven to become a successful reporter so she hopes that the press conference will be her to chance to prove herself as a serious journalist. Liz disagrees with many of Brady's political standpoints so to prepare for the conference she drafts 3.

Liz disagrees with many of Brady's political standpoints so to prepare for the conference she drafts several questions that will challenge many of the decisions he has made as a senator. To Liz's surprise, Brady actually selects her as one of the few reporters to ask him a question. While her question definitely catches Brady off guard, it also draws his interest in Liz romantically. What follows is a forbidden romance between a senator and college reporter and the complications that come with the relationship.

My Thoughts I really loved both Liz and Brady's characters! I found it refreshing to read about a female main character who is strong, independent, and isn't afraid to think for herself. I loved the fact that Liz wasn't afraid to be open and honest with Brady; even if she knew he might not like or agree with what she was telling him.

Brady pretty much had all the characteristics that I find sexy in a hero! I loved his confident, cocky, outspoken, and direct attitude! Off the Record could have easily been a four or five star read for me but I felt there was something missing. Throughout the book, Brady and Liz's relationship was pretty much all about sex. We really didn't get to see their relationship grow emotionally as they got to know one another.

It felt like a lot of their scenes together were really short and most of the time the scenes were all about sex. I didn't completely understand their emotional attachment to one another because, as a reader, I didn't get to experience the more significant and meaningful moments between the two main characters.

Overall, I enjoyed this unique story about the forbidden relationship between a senator and reporter with differing political views. Despite the fact that I found the emotional aspect of the relationship lacking, I do plan to continue the series. I am hoping that the next book in the series will show more development in Brady and Liz's relationship. Mar 16, S. West rated it really liked it Shelves: But like I said, that's what I enjoyed! Liz Dougherty is a journalism student working at the North Carolina college newspaper covering the political beat. It begins with her attending a press conference of the State Senator.

He makes her a proposition that most would find hard to refuse - a secret affair - and while this man has a cocky confidence that might rub some people the wrong way, it did all kinds of warm and fuzzy things to me! Liz isn't THAT woman and yet she found herself agreeing to his terms. As with any forbidden love, the obstacle or the reason why they must keep their tryst a secret, is his campaign and the potential harm their relationship could do to him and to some extent to her career.

Throughout the book, there was an ongoing tug of war - "He was offering her so much, but holding back even more. Linde gave us a treat and ended this book with Brady's POV. For me, that was golden. It certainly put my doubts about him to rest yet, it added to the angst and uncertainty of the ending of this one. I need to read the second on soon! View all 28 comments. Mar 15, Sarah rated it liked it. Ok so I seriously don't know how to review this book. If I base a book on whether it gripped me and entertained me and made me want to keep turning the pages then this would be a 4.

I have never in all my life read a book where the heroine drove me so completely and utterly fecking insane and the hero, well I started out loving him, but by the end I just wanted to kick him in his non existent 3. I have never in all my life read a book where the heroine drove me so completely and utterly fecking insane and the hero, well I started out loving him, but by the end I just wanted to kick him in his non existent balls Don't get me wrong, like many of the high rated reviews state, it was a very readable, very entertaining story, and it had some good erotic scenes and the storyline was easy to follow and captivating.

But seriously the main character Liz I'm sorry but there were many times when I was actually shouting at my iPad It just seemed like the classic case of non communication, which I know we read a lot about these days, but it just got a bit ridiculous. I suppose I prefer my heroines to be strong minded and independent women, I don't mind seeing vulnerabilities but on a whole I like a women with a back bone And then there is Brady Not that I don't like shagging, and believe me this author can write a very decent shagging scene, but come on These characters needed to use their mouths for something more than oral sex!!!

Oh and don't even get me started on the ending!!!!!! So herein lies my reviewing problem because despite all my internal anger at the characters, the author still had me intrigued, she still had me manically turning the pages and she still had me wanting more So yes a definite solid 3. View all 26 comments. Nov 22, Geri Reads rated it liked it. This is my first K.

Yes, you read that right. And definitely not my last. He's running for Congress and she's a reporter whose politics doesn't match his own and she's still a student. Simply put she's not the kind of girl that an aspiring congressman should be involved with. But their attraction to each other was too much 3.

But their attraction to each other was too much for them to resist, so they started a hot affair. The consequences of the affair being made public would be disastrous to both Liz and Brady. Aside from that, Liz's editor in chief also has the hots for her. So what's a girl to do? My Thoughts I quite enjoyed this book.

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I know that KA Linde does angst like no other so I was bracing myself for the onslaught of it. It wasn't that bad. And I really enjoyed the political aspect of the story. It was unique and the idea of reading about a clandestine affair between a reporter and a young, hot, up-and-coming politician is just too delicious to pass up, yes?

I thought so too. And no, it's not because I hate to read love triangles in my books. I read the blurb, so it wasn't like I was unaware of it. But I felt that the love triangle wasn't really needed, IMO. Why was it there? It doesn't add any substance to the story or to Liz's character except to add drama. And to prove maybe that Liz is so special that one guy falling in love with her just won't do. So she needs two. Those were the only reasons I could think of why a triangle has to be in this book. I felt that Brady and Liz's relationship in and of itself is already fraught with tension and conflict.

There's really no need to add Hayden there. Plus, it doesn't add anything to the character development. In fact, putting a female MC in front of two guys is surefire way to make me hate the female MC. That's not good angst for me. But since I'm already invested with Liz and Brady's story, I'll definitely be reading the rest of the books in the series.

So KA Linde, bring on the angst!! View all 24 comments. Dec 28, Claire Contreras rated it it was amazing. I'll come back to say something about it. View all 3 comments.

Dec 27, Natalie The Biblioholic rated it really liked it Shelves: I was going through Scandal withdrawal and a friend of mine recommended this series. I expected some Olitz-type happenings. Not quite what I got but the story was interesting nonetheless. Add one part politician, one part college co-ed, and a dash of a secret love affair and that's what this book is about. I think I was looking for more suspense, but the only anticipation I felt was wondering when they would get caught. They were pretty ridiculous in their subterfuge because they definitely were I was going through Scandal withdrawal and a friend of mine recommended this series.

They were pretty ridiculous in their subterfuge because they definitely weren't subtle! I've read some other reviews and I saw a lot of Team Brady readers. I'm not there yet. I don't feel like I really got to know him. The little of him I did see was through the eyes of Liz, and she was just too silly for words. I had to keep reminding myself that she was a very young woman. Her outlook on life, her reality, just wasn't relatable to me. Her reactions were so out there sometimes. I saw myself shaking my head at her way too much.

So, to conclude, right now I'm Team Hayden. I believe he has more to offer her. A public relationship for one. And his heart was much clearer to me than Brady's. Maybe that will change in book 2. View all 12 comments. Jan 05, Kayla at MyBookMuse rated it it was ok. It hurts to write this and after reading other reviews I might be in the minority but Off the Record left me underwhelmed.

Liz Dougherty, a journalist major at UNC, gets her first stab at reporting when she attends the political press conference of state Senator Brady Maxwell. There with her editor-in-chief and current crush, Hayden, Liz is determined to finally prove her worth as a reporter to Hayden and herself. But Liz's question not only impresses Hayden, but Brady as well. Brady then pursues Liz despite the harm a relationship could cause to his career as well as Liz's credibility as a reporter and the two of them decide to carry out a secret relationship. But the reality of their relationship leaves Liz constantly questioning Brady's motivations for secrecy and her own hang-ups with being his mistress.

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My biggest problems with Off the Record has to do with the characters and the lack of depth in Brady and Liz's relationship. Liz has no personality. I could not connect with her character and nor could I feel sympathy for her when it came to her feelings towards Brady. For someone that is so determined to be a serious reporter she seemed more than willing to throw away her credibility in order to prove that she was Brady's woman.

Plus every male in a 5 foot radius wanted her. Brady, Hayden, some random guy at the bar, etc. I also couldn't connect with Brady. I love men in power but I didn't find him that charming. Well, maybe I did when he first pursued Liz, but after I couldn't understand why Liz was so willing to ruin her reputation to be with him. He was cold and indifferent unless he was trying to get into Liz's pants. And the two of them together?

I hate to say it but there was no depth between them. Liz and Brady basically just get together to have sex and that magically transforms into love. How or why I don't know. I didn't feel anything between them but their own lust for one another. Especially when Brady showed almost NO emotion towards Liz until the very end of the book. The only character I actually found charming was Hayden. He and Liz had a relationship that wasn't focused in the bedroom. There was actual development between them personally and professionally.

If I was Liz, I would have dropped Brady in favor of Hayden who actually made her a priority in his life. On top of all that there is are a few secondary characters brought into this book that I cannot help but feel are reincarnated from the Avoiding series. For example, Liz's best friend, Victoria, reminds me of Chyna 2. As well as Clay, who reminds me of John. I wish I could have loved this.

I really really do. Linde is a great writer and she definitely knows her stuff when it comes to the political portion of this book but I found myself getting bored and skimming the pages. I hope this is one of those "everyone loved but me" books and that I haven't turned any one off on what is a very promising series, but I just could not connect with these characters or this story.

View all 8 comments. Dec 14, Bridget rated it it was amazing. No one does forbidden romance better! Linde owns this genre. The illicit pull that her characters have toward one and other is searing hot. The reasons why they keep their distance, initially, are believable and solid. Could the public accept their relationship, or would it damage their careers and aspirations that have defined them as individuals?

Liz is a smart, hard working, likeable No one does forbidden romance better! Intense, passionate, captivating, all while being intellectually stimulating, is her clandestine attraction to Brady Maxwell. I fell for this combination hard. The element of secrecy, without either party being a cheater, was fun and kept me on my toes worrying that their relationship would be found out. However, I never questioned his growing feelings for Liz. They just needed to find a way to work through their obstacles. For me this book had all the great elements of a fun and steamy romance.

This is one of my favorite reads of the year! View all 5 comments. I have been waiting for this book for what feels like forever. I remember reading the first chapter in the back of one of the Avoiding series books and being hooked instantly. Time went by faster than I expected but then once the cover was revealed it slowed to a crawl. It was like the last month of pregnancy. If you've had a baby, you know what I'm talking about. That last month never ends. Seeing the cover was like seeing a sonogram picture and waiting to get my hands on the book was like wait I have been waiting for this book for what feels like forever.

Seeing the cover was like seeing a sonogram picture and waiting to get my hands on the book was like waiting for the birth of my child. Alright, so I may be exaggerating a bit, but it felt like a really long time! So with that said Off the Record is finally here! One of the things that hooked me instantly to this story was Senator Brady Maxwell. I loved the premise. Politics is not a common theme and that made me excited.

Because as much as I love some of these books, sometimes you need a breath of fresh air. Sometimes you need a break from billionaires with kinky fetishes. And I love me some billionaires. But Brady Maxwell was exactly what I needed. It was also a very enjoyable read because the last few years I've gotten very into politics so there was another element there for me.

But the beauty of this book is that you don't have to know a thing about politics to read it. It makes it interesting if you keep up with politics and easy to understand if you don't. Liz Dougherty is the main character and the story is told from her point of view. She's a feisty journalism major at the University of North Carolina with a pretty strong crush on Hayden Lane, the editor of the school newspaper she works on.

But when the two attend a press conference for Brady Maxwell together, Liz asks Brady a question that throws him for a loop and sets Liz right in his sights. He's instantly attracted to her but the public won't understand him dating a reporter, much less one that has publicly and vehemently disagreed with him. So he proposes a secret relationship. It's Liz's turn to be thrown for a loop when she thinks Hayden may be beginning to show romantic interest in her after all.

This was a fun, smart, sexy and intriguing read and it was just as good as I expected it to be. Which, to be honest, I was surprised after anxiously awaiting this book for so long. My hopes were so high. They were not let down. Linde hooked me with the Avoiding series. She made me an instant fan-girl.

And although for some reason I was under the impression that this was a standalone novel, when I got to the end and saw "To be continued Because another flawless series from Ms. Linde is exactly what I need! I was really excited about this book. I don't know how K. Linde does it, but I can never put her books down once I start them.

Record Series by K.A. Linde

Since the book will not be released until March , I am going to try to keep this completely spoiler free and stick to the basic information that you can read in the description. After it is released, I will add some additional detail. Liz Dougherty is a college student at UNC. Journalism is Liz's passion. She is excited about her first big assignment for the college paper. Liz has a crush on Hayden so she is excited about more than just hearing from the senator.

When Brady Maxwell takes the stage Liz is immediately taken in by him but, she doesn't necessarily agree with some of his political views. Liz is fortunate enough to ask the senator a question during the press conference and it catches Brady off-guard. Hayden, Liz's editor is impressed with Liz's hard hitting question and believes she has a big future with the UNC newspaper.

Senator Brady Maxwell is attracted to Liz after she questions him. Brady and Liz start seeing one another privately but their relationship could ruin Brady's political aspirations and it could destroy Liz's credibility as a journalist. Throughout the story, Liz and Brady are joined by a wonderful group of supporting characters besides Hayden Lane. I have a feeling we will see and hear a lot more from Clay Maxwell Brady's brother and Calleigh Hollingsworth a journalist in the next installments. This book ends in true K. Off the Record has a cliffhanger, so K. Linde will keep us guessing until we can get our hands on the next installment.

I love strong female characters and Liz was smart, sassy, and independent. The story is told in her POV until the very end and I thought she was very likable and easy to connect with. He was conflicted, selfish, arrogant, driven, and sexy! He also had a romantic and loyal side I adored! We get a surprise at the end because we get to read a little in his POV.

I loved the character's emotion and need! There was so much they wanted to do and say but couldn't. It kept me glued to my Kindle. Brady and Liz had great heat! There were some really great steamy scenes! I thought my Kindle overheated a few times! I really liked this book! There really wasn't anything I didn't like. If I had to chose something I would say, I wanted to read more from the supporting characters. But, I have a feeling they will play a big part in the next books. I am excited to read more about Clay.

He seems like he might be a bit of a mouthy trouble-maker and I am definitely intrigued! Story- It had a unique storyline, and I liked that. I freaking loved it! Until the next book this will be me OMG what is going to happen? Waiting for the next installment in this series may make me a little crazy! I can't wait to get my hands on it! ARC provided by Amazon View all 10 comments. Feb 14, Paula rated it really liked it Shelves: Forbidden love story between a politician and a college reporter written by K.

Linde — it was a no brainer had to read it! And who knew a Senator could be so sexy. Brady Maxwell is delicious! Liz Dougherty dreams of being a big-time reporter one day. The last thing she expected was to stump the Senator with her question and make such a big impression that he pursues Liz and asks her for a no-strings-attach relationship that will be kept a secret and completely on his terms. I might be wrong, but she wanted this to happen. Even though Brady has no time for relationships and knows sleeping with a reporter who disagrees with him, mind you!

And the secret, forbidden affair begins. As their affair continues, secrets and lies start to pile on top of each other. She wants more from Brady, even though he made it clear from the beginning his career comes first. She wants the charismatic man who consumes her thoughts, exhilarates her, and helps her grow as a person. But what happens when things become extremely serious between? The more he let her in, the more she craved from him.

The physical chemistry between them was intense. He wanted her physically — that much was obvious, but he kept his feelings under wraps, never making declarations of love, or making any promises of the future. He was a different man — laid back, caring, fun-loving man who let Liz see inside his heart. And I knew deep down he wanted more with Liz when he started bending his own rules to be with her.