He says I’m his good girl… but why does it feel like I’m his dirty little secret?
I came to this island for a clean slate. No drama. No distractions. Just a job, some
sunshine, and a chance to finally get my life back on track.
Then I met him—my infuriating, devastatingly hot boss.
He’s older. Untouchable. Completely off-limits.
And somehow, I’m the one he can’t stay away from.
Behind closed doors, he’s all dominance and dirty promises. But in the daylight? He
keeps me at arm’s length—and our relationship under wraps.
What starts as heat becomes something more… or at least, I think it does.
But love doesn’t look like hiding. And secrets don’t feel like safety.
So when the line between pleasure and pain starts to blur, I have to ask myself:
Is this real—or am I just a beautiful, temporary escape?
Tropes You Crave: Boss/employee, forbidden workplace romance, instalove heat, spoiling/spanking/praise.
Vibes You Want: Tropical escape, fine-dining decadence, secret hookups that turn into something real.
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (explicit, unapologetically hot scenes with emotional depth).
What Readers Say: TikTok loves it for the “Yes, Daddy” moments and the infamous “c*m-dripping down your thighs” scene.
At its heart, Off the Menu is about more than heat—it’s about finding safety in vulnerability, learning to trust, and discovering that love doesn’t have to hide in the shadows.
Fans of emotional, spicy workplace romance will feel right at home. If you couldn’t get enough of:
Sara Cate’s Praise (older, off-limits hero with a filthy side)
Tilly Scott’s Latte Darling (forbidden, boss-employee tension)
Lauren Asher’s The Fine Print (billionaire, grumpy-meets-sassy)
J.S. Scott’s The Billionaire’s Obsession (rich alpha men who fall hard)
…then Off the Menu belongs at the very top of your TBR.
Romance readers, rejoice! Lore Townsend’s bestselling indie romance Secret Lover has been picked up by Love N Books Press and is back with a fresh new title: Off the Menu.
This is more than a cover update—it’s a career milestone. Lore’s steamy, emotional island romance caught the attention of a traditional publisher, and now readers everywhere will be able to experience this forbidden, swoon-worthy love story in its most polished, perfected edition.
If you loved Secret Lover, don’t worry—the story you couldn’t put down is all here. It’s just been given the star treatment it deserves, with bonus shine and a brand-new look.