The Best Worst Mistake

Off-Limits, Book 2

By: Lily Parker

Narrated by: Kelly Burke, Matt Mella

What if the one that got away came back . . . ?

Abby never thought she'd see Dax Harper again — let alone bump into him in a Manhattan coffee shop.

Dax was her law school fling. The one that got away. The almost-relationship she never could forget.

Now he's older. Hotter. And in town for just one night.

Dax wants dinner. Abby wants one night of rekindled heat.

It won't change anything. He's in L.A. She's in New York. No strings. No regrets.

Until Abby's firm is called to L.A. in a deal that will make, or break, her career. She's ready for anything — except finding Dax on the other side of the boardroom table. All confidence, charm, and those damn hazel eyes still looking at her like she's the only one in the room.

For the sake of their careers, they must stay professional.

But when the tension sizzles hotter than their last night together, it's clear some rules are made to be broken . . .

©2025 Lily Parker (P)2025 Audible Ltd.

Quick read

Overall, the story was just so slow. It’s a one time read and nothing really stands out.

Tearjerker

Was more than I expected! Better than the first book. Narrators were great and storyline kept my attention. Would recommend

Witty much?

I enjoyed this series. The stories were easy to follow, the performances were good for the most part. The author is prettt darn witty too!

Worth the Wait

The payoff was worth waiting for. Honestly, I didn’t expect a turn in this book that would truly catch me off guard - so when it happened, it was a fun surprise! In the end, the depth of the story won me over, and everything wrapped up with a neat, tidy little bow.

That said (and maybe it’s just me), there were moments that felt a bit sluggish or slightly disjointed. I could see what the author was trying to set up, but a few sections could have been tightened and moved along faster. At one point I caught myself thinking, please, just drive this plot forward. A couple of small details also felt like they came out of nowhere without much purpose, but those moments were few and far between.

Overall, I stayed engaged, and once everything came together, I was glad I stuck with it. The narrators were excellent — distinct voices, great delivery, and nothing distracting about the performance.

Better

This is better than the first book in every way. The story is more relatable and less of a fantasy dream. The narration was believable by both. I like the female narrator’s version of Dax more than the male’s voice. Her Dax is deliberate and smokey and slow. The spice is mild. Love Starry! Hope there’s another book soon. I’m thinking Silas might be next.