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Off the Record

(Anti-Belle #2)

Skye McDonald (Goodreads Author)

4.31 · Rating details · 49 ratings · 34 reviews

Not even Nashville’s summer heat can match the sizzle of first love.

Nick Field's motto is "live free." The huge promotion at work is great, but producing a pop star's debut album isn't going to change his life or anything. There's always room for unwinding and having fun.

Mel Thomas works 24/7 as the media manager to America’s newest heartthrob. Building his image and writ ...more

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Published December 10th 2019 by Anti-Belle Books

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Jan 15, 2020 JP rated it it was amazing

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5⭐️
OMG! I loved it! I love this authors writing. And I loved it. This was a great second book and it can be read as a stand-alone.
Things I loved:
• Nick (I’m in love)
• The chemistry
• The writing
• HEA
It broke my heart when Nick was in pain and I’m glad that’s over. I highly recommend this book.
I bought this book and all opinions are my own.

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Dec 25, 2019 Felicia rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Off The Record by Skye McDonald is a contemporary second chance romance.

This is the second book in the Anti-Belle series that are standalone novels about sassy girls raised in the south that are learning to love themselves before they can claim their happily ever after.

I absolutely love Skye's books! She does an amazing job pulling you into the story. You can't help but fall in love with Melody and Nick.

I cannot wait until Nemesis is released next year!

I would highly recommend this book to a ...more

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Oct 14, 2020 Coco.V marked it as to-read

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🎁 Books 1 & 2 in the Series are FREE on Amazon today (10/14/2020)! 🎁

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Dec 10, 2019 Sarah Smith rated it it was amazing

OMG you guys! This book was an incredible follow-up to NSFW. Just as a head's up, you can read this as a standalone, you absolutely don't need to read NSFW before reading OTR, but I am in love with this whole series so I want to read every book Skye releases.

Off The Record is a steamy and emotional second chance romance between Nick, a Nashville record producer, and Mel, the social media guru for Jessie Storms, the hottest new pop star in the country. When Nick is assigned to produce Jessie's n OMG you guys! This book was an incredible follow-up to NSFW. Just as a head's up, you can read this as a standalone, you absolutely don't need to read NSFW before reading OTR, but I am in love with this whole series so I want to read every book Skye releases.

Off The Record is a steamy and emotional second chance romance between Nick, a Nashville record producer, and Mel, the social media guru for Jessie Storms, the hottest new pop star in the country. When Nick is assigned to produce Jessie's new album, he's pumped--until Mel walks in his studio. Nick and Mel are high school sweethearts who were each other's first and they never expected to see each other again. Mel is just as shocked to see him...and the moment they re-meet, it's on.

But! They have to play it cool. One, because this job is a make-or-break career move for Nick and he doesn't want his past--or his feelings for his past GF--to get in the way. And two, because Mel is also Jessie's girlfriend. But it's virtually impossible to keep themselves under control when their chemistry is off the charts!

Skye does a brilliant job of chronicling the ups and downs of Nick and Mel's feelings and emotions throughout the story. You feel for Nick and Mel in every scene where they're together. Their feelings for each other are as palpable as the humidity...but they can't do anything about it because of career and life obligations (I won't say more because I don't want to give anything away, but there are some AMAZING twists and secrets in this book! So much drama!!)

And the love scenes...OMFG! They are SO hot! Again, I don't want to say more because you need to read this amazing book for yourself, but if you're a fan of steamy love scenes in a romance, you will adore this book.

But Off The Record also has a lot of depth to it. There's so much in this book about the trade-offs we're willing to make in order to reach what we think is our dream. I found that to be one of the most touching parts of the book because it's so relevant to what a lot of people struggle with. Sometimes you get so far into pursuing a goal that you realize it may not be what you wanted after all...and what you want is really so simple and right in front of you ;)

I absolutely adored this book! This series is killer and I cannot wait for book #3! ...more

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Dec 12, 2019 Laurie rated it it was amazing

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I very much enjoyed Skye McDonald's "Off the Record." I am generally a fan of second chance romances, and this story featured a good one. Both of the main characters, Nick and Melody, were well-developed and very likeable, and their chemistry was electric from the very beginning. The people around them, especially Mel's erstwhile boyfriend, Jesse, must have been completely blind not to have noticed Mel and Nick's attraction right away!

I really liked Mel and found the way her brain worked to be q I very much enjoyed Skye McDonald's "Off the Record." I am generally a fan of second chance romances, and this story featured a good one. Both of the main characters, Nick and Melody, were well-developed and very likeable, and their chemistry was electric from the very beginning. The people around them, especially Mel's erstwhile boyfriend, Jesse, must have been completely blind not to have noticed Mel and Nick's attraction right away!

I really liked Mel and found the way her brain worked to be quite interesting, especially how she was always mentally "revising" what was going on around her. She was like the ultimate people watcher, and since I enjoy people watching myself, I could understand her thinking to a certain degree. However, this tendency became a problem after Mel reconnected with Nick and she was forced to choose between actually living her life and remaining a passive observer, forever a background piece of the "story" she created to help promote Jesse's career. At first, Mel resisted getting into a real relationship with Nick, largely because she was afraid to take a chance on love due to her feelings of abandonment after her mother left when she was young. It was safer for Mel to continue living inside the story she had created with Jesse, both because she could control it and because there was little risk of her getting seriously hurt. It took a lot for her to realize that the story could have a different ending, but luckily she did realize it before it was too late for her and Nick.

I enjoyed being introduced to Nick in the first book of the Anti-Belle series, "Not Safe for Work," and was happy to get to know him better here. He seemed like a really fun guy with a good heart, and his feelings for Mel were obviously sincere. It was nice to catch up with Ben and Celeste, the main characters from book #1, as well. It will be interesting to see who will be featured in the third book of this series - possibly Ben and Nick's friend Liv? At any rate, I look forward to reading whatever Skye McDonald writes next! ...more

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Jan 06, 2020 Amelia Foster rated it it was amazing

Off the Record is book 2 in the Anti-Belle series, but it can be read as a standalone if you haven't get gotten your hands on book 1 (which I highly recommend you do). I am going to attempt (but I make no promises) to contain all my gushing in this review because... guys... Nick is literally everything.

Don't believe me?

Listen, my man Nick has scruffy facial hair (and my love for facial hair is well known) and GLASSES (glasses are beyond sexy) and he plays music. Literally my catnip all rolled in ...more

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Dec 04, 2019 Find The Lost Bookshelf rated it it was amazing

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OMG! If I loved Not Suitable For Work this one is on another level!
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Nick and Mel were high school sweethearts but after prom night never saw each other again.
Now ten years later they are reunited by chance. Nick is a music producer and Mel is his new client girlfriend and media manager.
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Their chemistry is at sky high levels but is first love so powerful as everyone says? And if so, is love so fundamental that you should sacrifice your career for it? ...more

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Dec 04, 2019 Angela rated it it was amazing

Wow! I think I found my new book boyfriend! I loved this story of past love being reunited and am so happy with how it ended. My emotions were everywhere as I read this book. I couldn't help but smile everytime Melody and Nick were together. At one point, which I won't spoil, my heart felt like it shattered into two. To only have it mended by the end. (Thank goodness)

I love Skye McDonald's writing style and her ability to make me feel the emotions of her characters. The characters and their feel ...more

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Dec 21, 2019 Jill Hart rated it it was amazing

A wonderful sophomore release by McDonald, Off The Record is the story of record producer, Nick, and social media whiz/writer, Melody. Nick and Melody knew each other in high school and are thrown together when working on an album for an up-and-coming music phenom. When sparks fly, they both know they can't risk their careers to chase an old flame ... right?

McDonald's writing flows beautifully and her dialogue keeps me turning pages. I come to love her characters quickly, and it's fun to see the ...more

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Dec 03, 2019 Sarah rated it really liked it

Just like Not Suitable for Work, I fell in love with the characters instantly. We of course know Nick from the previous book. But man oh man was a great to see more of him, and I loved the Nashville producing setting. The chemistry between Nick and Mel was off the charts, and I couldn’t put the book down. I’m also apparently all for the high school love 2nd chance romance these days too. Just like Twice in a Blue Moon, the way the story unfolds when you see yous HS love after 10+ years felt tota ...more

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Dec 12, 2019 Lisa Stacks rated it really liked it

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This is the 2nd book in this series but a first for me. Set in the music scene in Nashville this is a great second chance romance .With great characters and the background of the music business it has it all and the perfect afternoon read. Looking forward to going back and reading book 1-before next book is out. Lisa (kindle unlimited)

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Sep 22, 2020 Kim Latham rated it it was amazing

Another great book

Skye McDonald once again wrote a book that left me unable to put it down . She writes stories that connect with people because so often we have felt the pain of loss before. This was a second chance romance at its best and I can't wait to read book 3. ...more

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Nov 07, 2020 G.G. Gleason rated it really liked it

Really likeable characters.

I loved the ‘lost week’. It was perfect.

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Aug 29, 2020 Pamela rated it it was amazing

Off The Record was... OMG, amazing! I could not get enough of Nick.... and the spin off from NSFW, getting more of Ben and Celeste, yes please!! I loved the authenticity of feelings between Nick and Mel, and really life. The steamy metor was at sexy level high and I can't wait for anti-belle #3! ...more

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May 15, 2020 Andrew Below rated it it was amazing

My favourite of the series so far

Mel and Nick's story is a brilliant and classic mix of surprises, misunderstandings, fallouts and fire! Would full recommend. My favourite of Skye's stories so far. ...more

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Dec 11, 2019 Ana Laura added it

Shelves: just-another-doormat, just-another-loser, degrading-to-women, he-takes-a-lot-b-she-non, this-shit-again, sexist-double-pattern, are-you-kidding-me, not-worth-the-effort, just-stop-writing-this-shit, make-me-vomit

Oh my ... tell me about double sexist patterns!

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Jan 03, 2020 Caro Acevedo rated it liked it

I didn't like this book as much as the first did, I wasn't a fan of Melody, it took a lot to me understand her. So, yeah I read it and it was an ok read. ...more

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Apr 05, 2020 Randi (randi_reads) rated it really liked it

Melody and Nick went to high school together ten years ago, but haven't seen each other since. She is back in his life as he is the music producer for American Pop winner, Jesse Storms, and she is Jesse's "girlfriend" and social media manager. Basically, they used to date, but are no longer, but she makes sure his image is clean via social media. Melody thinks Nick doesn't remember her. He does. Whatever feelings that were there between them during their senior year of high school are still ther ...more

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Apr 11, 2020 Chelle de Notte rated it really liked it

Smash Hit

3.5 stars rounded up for an engaging story and another wonderful sense of place! It’s abundantly clear that some southern authors have never been to New York, and I am pleased to report quite the opposite in OFF THE RECORD - the author sent her characters on a journey that made sense and showed her love for both New York and Nashville in doing so.
Speaking of the characters, it was wonderful to catch up with old friends and meet new characters. Nick got a nice introduction in NOT SUITABL ...more

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Dec 12, 2020 Floraljoy rated it liked it

Took me a while to warm up to:
Nick and Melody were friends in high school and when they unexpectedly ran into each other years later things were initially tense between them. It also didn't help that she was pretending to be singing sensation Jesse's girlfriend and they were both effectively working for him. It took me a while to warm up to them both as individuals and as a couple. I guess I struggled a bit to form a connection especially as they themselves were so up in the air and took a while ...more

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Jan 15, 2020 Nancy Mackenzie rated it it was amazing

Having read two of this author's books now, I can say that Skye McDonald knows how to pull you in! I already knew Nick from book 1, and Ben and Celeste play a great role here as secondary characters helping the mains in this story. The emotional build-up is gripping once again, and this makes the steamy scenes even more intense.
'This is the story of my story. How it ended, how it began, however you want to look at it. Pay attention to me now.' Well, I did, and it was absorbing - the writing rea ...more

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Dec 12, 2020 Emily Pennington rated it it was amazing

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This book highlights a potential second chance romance when Nick Field, who is to be the music producer for Jesse Storms’ new album, reconnects with Mel Thomas, Jesse’s social media handler and Nick’s high school love. Neither expected to see the other.

But both of them need to hold their feelings in check because Nick’s job is on the line with this one. He can’t let his past mess this up for him, even if the sparks fly and he still wants to have Mel back in his life. It comes down to what a per ...more

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Dec 14, 2020 Cathylynn rated it it was amazing

This is about Nick who is a music producer, and Mel who is in charge of media. The other major player is Jessie he is the up coming new star. Nick and Mel were sweethearts in school they were each other's firsts. Then they never thougth they would cross paths again. Nick got a promotion and needs for Jessie's recording to go flawlessly. Mel needs to make sure she keeps up Jessie's reputation, and she is his girlfriend. So there is no way Nick and Mel should get together. This is a wonderful stor ...more

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Jun 15, 2020 Kales rated it it was ok

Shelves: 2-star, romance, purchased, physical-book, other-publisher

I was so disappointed with this book. I liked the first in the series a lot which is why I picked up this book as well. But the characters in this one were so... unlikable. I couldn't stand either of them. Nick was such a playboy and whiney. There was nothing redeemable about him. And Melody was the same way. She had this unrealistic view of her life. And I can't stand any woman that lets herself be treated the way she was treated by Jesse. It was just unacceptable no matter how much you wanted ...more

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Dec 17, 2020 Caroline Doig rated it it was amazing

I loved this second chance romance about Nick who is a recording producer he produces a new artist and finds out that Jesse Storms girlfriend is his old high school sweetheart Melody, at first they act like they don’t know each other but the attraction is still there between them but they can’t do anything about it because Nick’s job could be on the line. Wow what a mixture of emotions I went through with this story, it’s an amazing read and I definitely recommend this book.

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May 08, 2020 Brittni rated it it was amazing

Skye, girl, you done did it again- and produced a masterpiece of literature. I can't say enough about this story following how Nick and Melody find their music! Nick is just the man to show Melody what she's missing in life, and Melody is there to get Nick to step up his game and show who's the "alpha" ;) ...more

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Dec 14, 2020 Abby rated it really liked it

I started this thinking it would be a fun in-between read. I was doubt-full at first but this did not disappoint! Definitely was worth the all-nighter I spent finishing it! If I hadn't already read it I would have this on the top of my Christmas list!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. ...more

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Dec 15, 2020 Maja rated it it was amazing

This is the second book. I loved everything about this book: the first person point of view of the story, I loved Nick, I loved that it was set in the music industry. This is a must read. I read this one in one sitting.

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Dec 06, 2020 Kimberly rated it really liked it

The book is a good romance read. The story has a good story line. The characters are good, and they have good chemistry.

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Dec 12, 2020 Teresa Maxwell rated it it was amazing

Really enjoyed this book, great story and brilliant characters. Kept me guessing how everything was going to unfold but loved it and tissues definitely needed.

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Skye McDonald is the author of the Anti-Belle series, contemporary romance novels set in her hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. She is also a podcaster, an English teacher, a fitness instructor, and a life coach. Skye’s Anti-Belle series are standalone books featuring sassy GRITS (Girls Raised In the South) learning to love themselves before they can claim their happily ever after. (Spoiler: they a ...more