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Off Limits #3
The Scrooge
He's a star swimmer. She's in the drama club. One prank will upend everything.
After star swimmer, Cameron Taylor, pulls a prank that manages to both terrify the drama club and cancel his swim meet, he's unable to escape punishment. Suspended from the swim team, he thinks it can't get worse…until he's cast as young Scrooge in the school play. If he refuses? He'll be kicked off the team permanently.
No matter what Amanda Barrett auditions for, she never makes the cut. Just once she'd like someone to notice her. But when she finally lands a role in The Christmas Carol as Belle, Scrooge's ex-fiancée, she doesn't even have time to celebrate before she realizes her character's love interest is the obnoxiously arrogant and rude (though, admittedly hot) captain of the swim team.
As their Christmas performance draws near, Amanda and Cameron will need to put aside their differences and figure out—before it's too late—they are meant to be much more than rivals.
After star swimmer, Cameron Taylor, pulls a prank that manages to both terrify the drama club and cancel his swim meet, he's unable to escape punishment. Suspended from the swim team, he thinks it can't get worse…until he's cast as young Scrooge in the school play. If he refuses? He'll be kicked off the team permanently.
No matter what Amanda Barrett auditions for, she never makes the cut. Just once she'd like someone to notice her. But when she finally lands a role in The Christmas Carol as Belle, Scrooge's ex-fiancée, she doesn't even have time to celebrate before she realizes her character's love interest is the obnoxiously arrogant and rude (though, admittedly hot) captain of the swim team.
As their Christmas performance draws near, Amanda and Cameron will need to put aside their differences and figure out—before it's too late—they are meant to be much more than rivals.
180 pages, Paperback
First published November 17, 2019
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November 8, 2019
A senior prank has unexpected consequences!
When Cameron and Blair released rats onto the set of the school play of the Pied Piper of Hamelin as a senior prank, they were not prepared for the far-reaching consequences. At least Cameron was able to prevent Blair from being included in the punishment by claiming sole responsibility. Not only is Cameron suspended from the swim team but Principal Howell is also forcing him to take part in the school Christmas play. He is playing one of the lead parts opposite Amanda, the girl who played the Pied Piper and was scared by his rats. She might really dislike him for his prank but he can't forget how adorable she looked when she found out he would be in the play.
Cameron has to face criticism at school and his parent’s disappointment over his suspension at home. He needed the exposure to college scouts that he would gain as the star swimmer on the team in order to get a scholarship. His father lost his job as a welder at the steel plant after being injured on the job, and Cameron’s mother does not make enough to pay for his college without a scholarship. Amanda’s family is well off and that is hard for Cameron to overlook when his family is struggling financially which makes creates friction as they rehearse for their parts.
Kat Bellamore delves into the social structure of high school and some real life family issues that teens face as they approach adulthood. I received a free copy of this book but my review is voluntary and honest.
When Cameron and Blair released rats onto the set of the school play of the Pied Piper of Hamelin as a senior prank, they were not prepared for the far-reaching consequences. At least Cameron was able to prevent Blair from being included in the punishment by claiming sole responsibility. Not only is Cameron suspended from the swim team but Principal Howell is also forcing him to take part in the school Christmas play. He is playing one of the lead parts opposite Amanda, the girl who played the Pied Piper and was scared by his rats. She might really dislike him for his prank but he can't forget how adorable she looked when she found out he would be in the play.
Cameron has to face criticism at school and his parent’s disappointment over his suspension at home. He needed the exposure to college scouts that he would gain as the star swimmer on the team in order to get a scholarship. His father lost his job as a welder at the steel plant after being injured on the job, and Cameron’s mother does not make enough to pay for his college without a scholarship. Amanda’s family is well off and that is hard for Cameron to overlook when his family is struggling financially which makes creates friction as they rehearse for their parts.
Kat Bellamore delves into the social structure of high school and some real life family issues that teens face as they approach adulthood. I received a free copy of this book but my review is voluntary and honest.
December 1, 2019
Saving Young Scrooge from himself
This was a refreshing high school story in that the teens aren't as cool as they want to believe & even a little awkward at times - and conversely that just because they might feel awkward, doesn't necessarily mean they actually are. Like real life.
It's a fairly lighthearted story yet it touches on some serious things.
Cameron's not a Scrooge in the most literal sense, but behind his cool guy facade at school, he is struggling with a sense of bitterness that has developed from his family's financial situation - and his parents' (mainly his dad's) complaints about their struggles.
Amanda is Cameron's Belle - she helps him realize that his perspective on money isn't healthy & is potentially becoming destructive.
Now as serious as that sounds, the story is not heavy or dark, but actually pretty entertaining. And it's clean enough to share with your teen (and potentially even generate some healthy discussions)
*Clean romance level: sweet kisses
This was a refreshing high school story in that the teens aren't as cool as they want to believe & even a little awkward at times - and conversely that just because they might feel awkward, doesn't necessarily mean they actually are. Like real life.
It's a fairly lighthearted story yet it touches on some serious things.
Cameron's not a Scrooge in the most literal sense, but behind his cool guy facade at school, he is struggling with a sense of bitterness that has developed from his family's financial situation - and his parents' (mainly his dad's) complaints about their struggles.
Amanda is Cameron's Belle - she helps him realize that his perspective on money isn't healthy & is potentially becoming destructive.
Now as serious as that sounds, the story is not heavy or dark, but actually pretty entertaining. And it's clean enough to share with your teen (and potentially even generate some healthy discussions)
*Clean romance level: sweet kisses
November 29, 2019
Another endearing story in this YA series by Kat Bellemore. This particular story is about Cameron, the star swimmer on their high school team, and Amanda who really enjoys the school plays. After Cameron and his best friend, Blair, pay a "joke" on the drama club's play practice, Cameron is faced with a punishment that to him seems devastating. A very touching and memorable story about some of the really bad decisions we can make in the flash of a moment. Especially during our school years! Great characters developed further, some we have met in the earlier books, and others we get to know further. I have loved the storyline that the author has developed with these books and I would like to recommend them, particularly if you want some memories of your school years. I am a senior, but my children and grandchildren would enjoy this book. An easy, clean, HEA read.
I received this book from Kindle Unlimited to read, but this is my honest and voluntary review.
VICKI FROM WYOMING
I received this book from Kindle Unlimited to read, but this is my honest and voluntary review.
VICKI FROM WYOMING
February 5, 2020
Great storyline and character development made this book a hot and enjoyable read! I could not put it down it was that good!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 17, 2020
Good read.....
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***Spoilers. Thrown here and there***
This is the third book to this series. Glad I got around to reading. I think that it’s good. I’ve read books 2, 4, and now 3 so far in this series. I do have to read book 1. I’ll read that soon enough!
So with that being said… I just didn’t understand what Cameron had against rich people especially Amanda when he didn’t know what happened or what she been through when she lost her dad. Her mom had to be the one to go to work to make sure Amanda was good even though they both were grieving for the loss of her dad and her mom’s husband.
I liked the fact that Cameron’s mom understood that and not only that Cameron’s dad explains to Cam the reason behind his statement he made. About the guy who laid him off or whatever. & not Amanda’s mom. He should’ve known that Amanda and her mom weren’t bad people. I was glad he realizes that about her and figured it out and apologize to Amanda.
Not only that Amanda understanding the way that Cameron felt. But you could tell Cam did things that got himself in trouble because of what he didn’t have. But learning that the prank wasn’t for the drama team but actually for Blair’s brother was good to know.
https://ladiikeiii.wordpress.com/2020...
***Spoilers. Thrown here and there***
This is the third book to this series. Glad I got around to reading. I think that it’s good. I’ve read books 2, 4, and now 3 so far in this series. I do have to read book 1. I’ll read that soon enough!
So with that being said… I just didn’t understand what Cameron had against rich people especially Amanda when he didn’t know what happened or what she been through when she lost her dad. Her mom had to be the one to go to work to make sure Amanda was good even though they both were grieving for the loss of her dad and her mom’s husband.
I liked the fact that Cameron’s mom understood that and not only that Cameron’s dad explains to Cam the reason behind his statement he made. About the guy who laid him off or whatever. & not Amanda’s mom. He should’ve known that Amanda and her mom weren’t bad people. I was glad he realizes that about her and figured it out and apologize to Amanda.
Not only that Amanda understanding the way that Cameron felt. But you could tell Cam did things that got himself in trouble because of what he didn’t have. But learning that the prank wasn’t for the drama team but actually for Blair’s brother was good to know.
December 5, 2023
Seeing Cameron in the last book, I pegged him as cocky and a player. I was very interested to see how things would turn out in this book. I loved the swim team aspect as my hubby was on the swim team in high school and I enjoyed the bit of a glimpse into that. In high school I was part of the theatre group (though the only time I did any speaking was when I helped read opposite a friend for his audition - I was stage crew and then moved up to stage manager) so this really took me back to those good times. This was the perfect Christmassy book to curl up with today. I totally binged it and can’t wait for more.
October 10, 2020
Cameron Taylor is a star swimmer. Amanda Barrett is in the drama club. Cameron pulls a prank that manages to both terrify the drama club and cancel his swim meet. Punishment: Play Scrooge. Amanda lands a role in The Christmas Carol as Belle, Scrooge’s ex-fiancée. He's rude.
Pied Piper needs rats. Right? Funny prank? Right? Not to the drama or swim team and definitely not humorous to the principal.
Light story touching on serious subjects. (Cameron is bitter because of family finances.) Great storytelling. I loved it.
Pied Piper needs rats. Right? Funny prank? Right? Not to the drama or swim team and definitely not humorous to the principal.
Light story touching on serious subjects. (Cameron is bitter because of family finances.) Great storytelling. I loved it.
March 27, 2022
The male lead felt too toxic, the female lead too masochistic, the ending too abrupt, and the complex issues ironed out too easily.
But it's well written and has an (overall) engaging plot.
4 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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October 1, 2026
So adorable!! Probably my favorite out of the series so far! Amazing character growth on the female and male lovers! It shows them how the real world is, and how to be honest and open with each other! I love the Christmas setting so much as well, really made the words come to life off of the page!
January 15, 2021
Cute little high school read. Ended pretty abruptly I thought.
Moral Note: Clean
Moral Note: Clean
August 21, 2021
A good clean sweet YA romance: I enjoyed reading and would recommend.
August 7, 2022
Sometimes a person doesn't know what is best for them. When Cam's prank goes too far and he is forced to give up his identity as a jock, he learns valuable lessons and makes new friends.
Even adults will enjoy this series
Even adults will enjoy this series
December 13, 2019
Money isn't everything!
Cameron is the captain of the swim team, who happens to get himself suspended from the team due to a prank on the drama club. As a result, he has to do "time" by being part of the schools play "A Christmas Carol". If all goes well, he can join the swim team again after winter break.
Amanda is part of the drama club and can't stand how arrogant Cameron is, until they are paired together in the play. As they work closely together, they find that they are not at all the kind of person they seemed the other to be and begin to have feelings for one another.
The only hang up Cameron has is the fact that Amanda's family has money and his is struggling because of his dad not having a job due to a work injury. Amanda is not shallow and does not care about this, she likes him for who he is and not what be has.
Unlike Scrooge who chooses money over his true love, can Cameron get past his issues and see that he can have a happily ever after with Amanda regardless of their financial status? You must read to find out.
Cameron is the captain of the swim team, who happens to get himself suspended from the team due to a prank on the drama club. As a result, he has to do "time" by being part of the schools play "A Christmas Carol". If all goes well, he can join the swim team again after winter break.
Amanda is part of the drama club and can't stand how arrogant Cameron is, until they are paired together in the play. As they work closely together, they find that they are not at all the kind of person they seemed the other to be and begin to have feelings for one another.
The only hang up Cameron has is the fact that Amanda's family has money and his is struggling because of his dad not having a job due to a work injury. Amanda is not shallow and does not care about this, she likes him for who he is and not what be has.
Unlike Scrooge who chooses money over his true love, can Cameron get past his issues and see that he can have a happily ever after with Amanda regardless of their financial status? You must read to find out.
November 14, 2019
Romance Blooms at Christmas
Another moving young adult story. High school seniors become mature with a serious love at Christmas time. This story is very realistic, it brought my high school years into focus. This book honestly portrays the highs and lows that come with the age. This is a clean story that focuses on emotion rather than physical love. Another good book by this author. I received this ARC book from the author and this is my honest review.
Another moving young adult story. High school seniors become mature with a serious love at Christmas time. This story is very realistic, it brought my high school years into focus. This book honestly portrays the highs and lows that come with the age. This is a clean story that focuses on emotion rather than physical love. Another good book by this author. I received this ARC book from the author and this is my honest review.
November 19, 2019
The third book in the Off Limits series a cute story of a young man who is put off by his family not having a lot of money, and the girl he comes to care for whose Mother has money. Cameron Taylor, and Amanda Barrett will have a lot of things to get past before they can be boyfriend and girlfriend. I want to read Blair and Sandra’s story. This is a young adult story. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 26, 2019
I've read several books written by Kat Bellemore; she has done a great job at writing a good book; she is becoming one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of books her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
February 5, 2020
Great characters that will keep your interest extremely well.
I loved how the relationship unfolded so we could see these amazing characters grow in ways they never expected.
It is the type of story that clutches you at once and does not release you until you get to the end - then you find yourself pining over the fact that the book has ended.
I received a copy of this book. This review was posted voluntarily.
I loved how the relationship unfolded so we could see these amazing characters grow in ways they never expected.
It is the type of story that clutches you at once and does not release you until you get to the end - then you find yourself pining over the fact that the book has ended.
I received a copy of this book. This review was posted voluntarily.
November 19, 2019
This is a nice story about the problems 2 teenagers face while in high school. The girl & boy who start out very much disliking each other because of a brank find they can get along doing the Christmas play & can like each other. Very well written. I received an ARC. This is my honest, voluntary review.
November 10, 2019
The book is a good teen and young adult holiday romance read. The story has a good story line. The characters are good. The story is an enjoyable inspirational romance read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 11, 2019
Opposites attract in this story.
The growth of the characters and their engaging lives make this book interesting.
The plot is enjoyable.
The growth of the characters and their engaging lives make this book interesting.
The plot is enjoyable.
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