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dreamofhorses24's review against another edition
5.0
Bring the tissues
I really loved this book! I couldn't put it down and read it all in one sitting. In Rules to Follow, the first book of the series, we meet Preston and Daddy Bryan and this book is their story. Preston is the quintessential poor little rich kid. Basically he's a spoiled brat but behind the bratty exterior lies a lonely man with a beautiful heart. Daddy Bryan isn't looking for a relationship but he can't turn down a challenge once it's been issued. Daddy Bryan takes a bet that he can turn bratty Preston into a more disciplined boy. Over the course of three months Daddy and boy learn much about each other but what happens when the time is up? You'll have to read this to find out and I promise you won't regret it! There are smiles, tears, and a whole lot of hotness that end in a sweet HEA.
I really loved this book! I couldn't put it down and read it all in one sitting. In Rules to Follow, the first book of the series, we meet Preston and Daddy Bryan and this book is their story. Preston is the quintessential poor little rich kid. Basically he's a spoiled brat but behind the bratty exterior lies a lonely man with a beautiful heart. Daddy Bryan isn't looking for a relationship but he can't turn down a challenge once it's been issued. Daddy Bryan takes a bet that he can turn bratty Preston into a more disciplined boy. Over the course of three months Daddy and boy learn much about each other but what happens when the time is up? You'll have to read this to find out and I promise you won't regret it! There are smiles, tears, and a whole lot of hotness that end in a sweet HEA.
mynameiskate2807's review against another edition
5.0
**********Contains Spoilers**********
I really enjoyed this book. Bryan likes his boys bratty but he has no plans of settling down anytime soon since he’s a commitmentphobe as he doesn’t want to be anything like his and Tristan’s mother. Preston is extremely bratty, he’s completely clueless without his staff. He’s from a lot of wealth and thinks he’s better than everyone because he’s good looking as well as rich. His parents are neglectful a*seholes. The house staff who always remember his birthday are Victor, Shirley and Helga, and it’s obvious how much they care about him and vs versa. A bet is made the night of Preston’s 25th birthday between some of the D*ddies that Bryan couldn’t make Preston a well behaved boy within the next 90 days. Bryan takes the bet. Bryan tells Preston that he’s going to be moving in with him for the next 90 days and that they’re going to win the bet.
I loved the growth Preston made during this book with having Bryan punish him after he’s done something wrong, even though he has more than a few hissy fits as well clearly misunderstanding certain rules that Bryan set in place. Sometimes he took his punishments willingly and owned up to his bad behaviour whereas sometimes he didn’t think he deserved his punishment so he begrudgingly took his punishments. I also liked when Bryan acknowledged his own screwups and he didn’t hesitate to not only fix them but also apologise to Preston. I thought the chemistry between them was off the charts. It was beautiful seeing Preston slowly let down his walls as we got to see the real him. He also gained some true friends and family when he allowed them to see the real him. I loved his friendship with Branson from the Senior Centre, where Preston volunteered while staying with Bryan as it helped Preston so much with his growth and it also gave Branson a friend in the end. I’m looking forward to reading Scott and Chris’s story next. I’d definitely recommend this book, series and author to everyone.
I really enjoyed this book. Bryan likes his boys bratty but he has no plans of settling down anytime soon since he’s a commitmentphobe as he doesn’t want to be anything like his and Tristan’s mother. Preston is extremely bratty, he’s completely clueless without his staff. He’s from a lot of wealth and thinks he’s better than everyone because he’s good looking as well as rich. His parents are neglectful a*seholes. The house staff who always remember his birthday are Victor, Shirley and Helga, and it’s obvious how much they care about him and vs versa. A bet is made the night of Preston’s 25th birthday between some of the D*ddies that Bryan couldn’t make Preston a well behaved boy within the next 90 days. Bryan takes the bet. Bryan tells Preston that he’s going to be moving in with him for the next 90 days and that they’re going to win the bet.
I loved the growth Preston made during this book with having Bryan punish him after he’s done something wrong, even though he has more than a few hissy fits as well clearly misunderstanding certain rules that Bryan set in place. Sometimes he took his punishments willingly and owned up to his bad behaviour whereas sometimes he didn’t think he deserved his punishment so he begrudgingly took his punishments. I also liked when Bryan acknowledged his own screwups and he didn’t hesitate to not only fix them but also apologise to Preston. I thought the chemistry between them was off the charts. It was beautiful seeing Preston slowly let down his walls as we got to see the real him. He also gained some true friends and family when he allowed them to see the real him. I loved his friendship with Branson from the Senior Centre, where Preston volunteered while staying with Bryan as it helped Preston so much with his growth and it also gave Branson a friend in the end. I’m looking forward to reading Scott and Chris’s story next. I’d definitely recommend this book, series and author to everyone.
lilyantigone's review against another edition
2.0
If you go to stay with a stranger, and they put you in a room that locks from the outside, RUN. (But also, needing a key to unlock a door usually means that it locks from the other side, not the side where the key is needed). And then Bryan gets worse, ignoring Preston when he talks about how easily he burns in the sun, and refusing to apologize or take ownership of the fact that Preston got burned. I didn't particularly like Preston, but I *really* didn't like Bryan.
It would be absurd for a beginner's karate class for children to have the set punishment for a bad attitude to be 50 push ups. That is not a reasonable number of push ups for a child to be able to accomplish.
Also, I call bull on Preston having never seen a Keurig in 2019. Sure, he might not have one in his house, but he would have encountered them in hotels or an office or something. If the author had wanted to make Preston sound like a snob in that scene, she should have had him turn up his nose at the idea of tea made in a Keurig instead.
It would be absurd for a beginner's karate class for children to have the set punishment for a bad attitude to be 50 push ups. That is not a reasonable number of push ups for a child to be able to accomplish.
Also, I call bull on Preston having never seen a Keurig in 2019. Sure, he might not have one in his house, but he would have encountered them in hotels or an office or something. If the author had wanted to make Preston sound like a snob in that scene, she should have had him turn up his nose at the idea of tea made in a Keurig instead.
nasaje's review against another edition
2.0
Oh boy, do I have some thoughts about this one. I have enjoyed many of Hawke's books, but this wasn't for me.
First of all, meeting Preston in book 1 made me weary about reading his book because brats are so-so to me, but he definitely turned that around. Once I got a look inside his head, I understand him better and I just wanna scoop him up and cuddle him to death, the poor guy. He has some amazingly wholesome interactions when he shows his true self. And then to have the guys at the club talk so meanly about him and call it joking?
"There was a lot of joking going on the night we made this bet. But I never would've taken it if I didn't believe that you were a decent person on the inside, Preston."
There was no joking where I'm coming from - even if Preston is rough around the edges and rude sometimes, he in no way deserved the treatment he got.
And then comes in Bryan to "save the day". Man, I did not like him. At no point in the book did I feel like he deserved Preston. I will concede that dicipline daddies are not my favorites, but Bryan kept putting all blame on Preston - even for his own shortcomings. I legit added a new bookshelf here on GR for this book specifically called "made me angry". A daddy worth his salt would be able to see past Preston's rough exterior and see a hurt little boy underneath - if not a first then at least after getting to know him, his parents, and his circumstances. But no. Mr. Jerk-face persisted.
The only reason I kept reading this was because I wanted Preston to have a happy ending - I didn't necessarily like that he got it with Bryan (Mr. Jerk-face), but seeing the world through Preston's eyes, seeing him making new friends and feeding the black hole in his heart that makes him act out, was literally the only reason I kept going and didn't just skip on to the next book.
First of all, meeting Preston in book 1 made me weary about reading his book because brats are so-so to me, but he definitely turned that around. Once I got a look inside his head, I understand him better and I just wanna scoop him up and cuddle him to death, the poor guy. He has some amazingly wholesome interactions when he shows his true self. And then to have the guys at the club talk so meanly about him and call it joking?
"There was a lot of joking going on the night we made this bet. But I never would've taken it if I didn't believe that you were a decent person on the inside, Preston."
There was no joking where I'm coming from - even if Preston is rough around the edges and rude sometimes, he in no way deserved the treatment he got.
And then comes in Bryan to "save the day". Man, I did not like him. At no point in the book did I feel like he deserved Preston. I will concede that dicipline daddies are not my favorites, but Bryan kept putting all blame on Preston - even for his own shortcomings. I legit added a new bookshelf here on GR for this book specifically called "made me angry". A daddy worth his salt would be able to see past Preston's rough exterior and see a hurt little boy underneath - if not a first then at least after getting to know him, his parents, and his circumstances. But no. Mr. Jerk-face persisted.
The only reason I kept reading this was because I wanted Preston to have a happy ending - I didn't necessarily like that he got it with Bryan (Mr. Jerk-face), but seeing the world through Preston's eyes, seeing him making new friends and feeding the black hole in his heart that makes him act out, was literally the only reason I kept going and didn't just skip on to the next book.
reedkaye's review against another edition
5.0
I’m reviewing the audio edition.This is Preston and Bryan’s story. Preston broke my heart. He has no idea about normal everyday life. He has an attitude. When he makes a bet with Bryan things get real entertaining. Bryan has a full time job watching over Preston. I am still laughing every time I think about Preston sub contracting his house hold chores. Him riding on a bus again gave me more to laugh at. I really got a laugh how even though Bryan is suppose to be the one in charge, Preston ends up with keeping some of his previous lifestyle. I was surprised that there isn’t much about Davey’s rules in this story. Michael Dean really gave feeling to these characters. I never would have enjoyed the book half as much as I did with his narration.
ccreadsbooks_'s review against another edition
5.0
sassy brat Davey whose rules will guide him eventually to his perfect man.
In Rules to Break we meet the super rich and viperous Preston and Bryan the hard working, uncomplicated small town surfer. They take each other on in a bet made to turn Preston from a snotty brat into a dateable boy in 90 days. What follows is sweet, hot, touching and sexy, but I don’t want to spoil it for you so I’ll stop there.
Rules to Break is standalone but would be enhanced by first reading Rules to Follow.
In Rules to Break we meet the super rich and viperous Preston and Bryan the hard working, uncomplicated small town surfer. They take each other on in a bet made to turn Preston from a snotty brat into a dateable boy in 90 days. What follows is sweet, hot, touching and sexy, but I don’t want to spoil it for you so I’ll stop there.
Rules to Break is standalone but would be enhanced by first reading Rules to Follow.
cadiva's review against another edition
4.0
Preston the arse gets his story here and I have to say, he's not the simple bitchy queen he appears on the surface.
So I'll eat my words from my book one review because I did care about Preston and he was perfect for Bryan.
I really loved how Bryan slowly brought out the best in Preston while falling in love himself.
Teared up a bit at one of the things that happens, wasn't expecting that and it made me have a sad.
Overall another really easy read in this series from Susan.
So I'll eat my words from my book one review because I did care about Preston and he was perfect for Bryan.
I really loved how Bryan slowly brought out the best in Preston while falling in love himself.
Teared up a bit at one of the things that happens, wasn't expecting that and it made me have a sad.
Overall another really easy read in this series from Susan.
colleen_m's review against another edition
3.0
Preston is a spoiled, obnoxious brat with a thick veneer of entitlement he uses to keep people away... and is surprised he can't find a Daddy to take him on. Bryan is intrigued by the idea of taming the biggest brat around into a suitable boy... for someone else of course, not him.
Loves & Likes:
⦁ Good balance of drama/angsty/groveling moments
⦁ Great dirty talk *fans self*
Peeves:
⦁ Very, very predictable
⦁ Preston may have changed slowly throughout the book, but Bryan took forever to get with the program
⦁ Preston's brattiness and privilege was wayyy over the top (calling Adam 'the help' and not knowing what a toaster is? Come on!)
Favorite Quote:
Loves & Likes:
⦁ Good balance of drama/angsty/groveling moments
⦁ Great dirty talk *fans self*
Peeves:
⦁ Very, very predictable
⦁ Preston may have changed slowly throughout the book, but Bryan took forever to get with the program
⦁ Preston's brattiness and privilege was wayyy over the top (calling Adam 'the help' and not knowing what a toaster is? Come on!)
Favorite Quote:
"I believe it should be said that one can never go wrong with a properly fitted pair of booty shorts, young sir."
aligroen's review against another edition
3.0
A Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Review An Alisa Review:
Rating: 3 stars out of 5
This is the second book in this series about not-so-perfect Daddies, adorable “boys,” and one sassy brat with an insane list of rules. Grab your fan and tissues because this series comes with both a high heat advisory and all the squishy feels you’d want from a Susan Hawke book. Possible trigger for the death a background character.
I have mixed emotions about this book, I was glad that we were able to see Preston as an actual person and learn about him but I felt that he just continued to feel hurt and not really wanted throughout the book. Yea he had Daddy Bryan but he knew their “relationship” had an expiration date and that would be the end of it and even though Bryan helped hold him up during their 90 days he always knew it was going to end.
Bryan is a Daddy but not one for relationships. Preston is a brat but has some people in his corner but as Bryan slowly learns, Preston has learned to wear his attitude as a shield.
I liked that Bryan was able to show Preston that he is worth someone’s time even if it took until the very end of the book for Bryan to realize he was worth his time forever. I hated seeing Preston just wish and hope for someone to love and care for him and unfortunately his attitude was just a byproduct of how he grew up. I also got confused on the timeline, I know Preston and Bryan had 90 days in the bet but so much happened in the first week and then a couple weeks later and suddenly they were at the end of their time, I don’t know I just felt like I missed something and was trying to place when things were happening.
The cover art by Cate Ashwood is great and I like the visual of Preston.
Rating: 3 stars out of 5
This is the second book in this series about not-so-perfect Daddies, adorable “boys,” and one sassy brat with an insane list of rules. Grab your fan and tissues because this series comes with both a high heat advisory and all the squishy feels you’d want from a Susan Hawke book. Possible trigger for the death a background character.
I have mixed emotions about this book, I was glad that we were able to see Preston as an actual person and learn about him but I felt that he just continued to feel hurt and not really wanted throughout the book. Yea he had Daddy Bryan but he knew their “relationship” had an expiration date and that would be the end of it and even though Bryan helped hold him up during their 90 days he always knew it was going to end.
Bryan is a Daddy but not one for relationships. Preston is a brat but has some people in his corner but as Bryan slowly learns, Preston has learned to wear his attitude as a shield.
I liked that Bryan was able to show Preston that he is worth someone’s time even if it took until the very end of the book for Bryan to realize he was worth his time forever. I hated seeing Preston just wish and hope for someone to love and care for him and unfortunately his attitude was just a byproduct of how he grew up. I also got confused on the timeline, I know Preston and Bryan had 90 days in the bet but so much happened in the first week and then a couple weeks later and suddenly they were at the end of their time, I don’t know I just felt like I missed something and was trying to place when things were happening.
The cover art by Cate Ashwood is great and I like the visual of Preston.
suze_1624's review against another edition
3.0
3.5*
I enjoyed this one more than book 1 as I enjoyed Preston and Bryan’s dynamic.
Preston is the mis understood poor little rich boy, hiding the lack of care and love in his lofe behind his brash and bratty attitude.
Bryan is the Daddy with the patience to sort him out.
Again a fast paced read.
I enjoyed this one more than book 1 as I enjoyed Preston and Bryan’s dynamic.
Preston is the mis understood poor little rich boy, hiding the lack of care and love in his lofe behind his brash and bratty attitude.
Bryan is the Daddy with the patience to sort him out.
Again a fast paced read.