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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Daire can be so mean! My goodness he takes everything out of Rosie, but she gives it right back. Daire getting drunk after the wedding… FAIL!
I LOVE Grace! This book the young ones caught my heart first, and then I fell in love with Daire. His first steps into fatherhood were not the easiest, but he very much loved that baby. Before he ever got to hold him, he was in love.
Rosie realized she was still in love with Daire, and his son automatically became hers too. That one bad diaper… I thought she was going to be sick. That was funny. Their little family came together in the hardest of ways. Sammy lost everything, but he gained a different everything. That bonus scene was the best!
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Rule Breakers Fall Hardest by Micaela Smeltzer is the 6th book in The Boys' series, focusing on Daire and Rosie. Their story unfolds through an engaging enemies-to-lovers dynamic, filled with playful banter, intense emotions, and the struggles of overcoming past hurts.
Now I haven't had read the previous books,, but by now I know that they were introduced earlier, and the first teaser to their story was given in Broken Boys Can't Love, which was the 5th book. You can definitely read it as a standalone, but I think I missed certain insights into their friendship circles and Daire's smutty shenanigans.
Daire is your typical flirty athlete with a hidden heart of gold. He's confident, a bit arrogant, but deeply loyal once you break through his tough exterior. Rosie, on the other hand, is fiercely independent and not afraid to stand up for herself. Despite having an overly critical mother, she is emotionally resilient! She's a breath of fresh air, with her own set of rules and a past that shapes her actions.
From the start, RBFH grabbed my attention with its fun, emotional but still light-hearted tone. Watching Daire and Rosie play house was incredibly cute, and their chemistry was undeniable. The first half of the book had me hooked with its witty dialogue and the entertaining push-and-pull dynamic between the two main characters. I found myself rooting for them despite their constant bickering.
However, as the story progressed, the enemies-to-lovers aspect started to lose its edge. The tension that initially made their relationship so compelling began to wane too easily and early, and the plot became a bit predictable and monotonous. I felt that the story hit a plateau around the halfway mark, and I found myself longing for the excitement and spark that the earlier chapters promised.
One of my main disappointments was the reason for their fallout. It felt underwhelming and somewhat clichéd, which was a missed opportunity for deeper emotional development and a more gripping storyline. I believe that the reason they hate each other could have been dealt with more creativity to provide a stronger impact on the overall story. Hate is such a strong word, and the reason given here was .... meh! Moreover, I think that the subplot with Cash had such great potential but unfortunately was left completely untapped!
Despite these shortcomings, I loved how Daire's character evolved. His journey from a seemingly indifferent bad boy to someone who genuinely falls hard for Rosie was heart-warming. The way he worked tirelessly to regain her affection and trust showcased a beautiful, redeeming quality that added depth to his character. Their eventual reconciliation, though somewhat predictable, was sweet and satisfying. Rosie was a nice person from the beginning, but I wish she had stood up to her parents. Again, she had a great relationship with Roman and Cash, but never tried to reach out to the latter? Bummer!
In conclusion, "Rule Breakers Fall Hardest" is a mixed bag. It's fun and charming, especially in the beginning, but loses some of its spark as it progresses. The initial spark between Daire and Rosie is delightful, but the story could have used more substance to keep the momentum going. Nevertheless, if you're a fan of the hate-to-love dynamic and appreciate a good redemption arc, this book might just be the light-hearted read you're looking for. I'd give it a solid 3.5 stars for its engaging start and the endearing effort Daire puts into winning Rosie back.
*I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. Receiving the ARC didn't affect my opinion of the book.
Now I haven't had read the previous books,, but by now I know that they were introduced earlier, and the first teaser to their story was given in Broken Boys Can't Love, which was the 5th book. You can definitely read it as a standalone, but I think I missed certain insights into their friendship circles and Daire's smutty shenanigans.
Daire is your typical flirty athlete with a hidden heart of gold. He's confident, a bit arrogant, but deeply loyal once you break through his tough exterior. Rosie, on the other hand, is fiercely independent and not afraid to stand up for herself. Despite having an overly critical mother, she is emotionally resilient! She's a breath of fresh air, with her own set of rules and a past that shapes her actions.
From the start, RBFH grabbed my attention with its fun, emotional but still light-hearted tone. Watching Daire and Rosie play house was incredibly cute, and their chemistry was undeniable. The first half of the book had me hooked with its witty dialogue and the entertaining push-and-pull dynamic between the two main characters. I found myself rooting for them despite their constant bickering.
However, as the story progressed, the enemies-to-lovers aspect started to lose its edge. The tension that initially made their relationship so compelling began to wane too easily and early, and the plot became a bit predictable and monotonous. I felt that the story hit a plateau around the halfway mark, and I found myself longing for the excitement and spark that the earlier chapters promised.
One of my main disappointments was the reason for their fallout. It felt underwhelming and somewhat clichéd, which was a missed opportunity for deeper emotional development and a more gripping storyline. I believe that the reason they hate each other could have been dealt with more creativity to provide a stronger impact on the overall story. Hate is such a strong word, and the reason given here was .... meh! Moreover, I think that the subplot with Cash had such great potential but unfortunately was left completely untapped!
Despite these shortcomings, I loved how Daire's character evolved. His journey from a seemingly indifferent bad boy to someone who genuinely falls hard for Rosie was heart-warming. The way he worked tirelessly to regain her affection and trust showcased a beautiful, redeeming quality that added depth to his character. Their eventual reconciliation, though somewhat predictable, was sweet and satisfying. Rosie was a nice person from the beginning, but I wish she had stood up to her parents. Again, she had a great relationship with Roman and Cash, but never tried to reach out to the latter? Bummer!
In conclusion, "Rule Breakers Fall Hardest" is a mixed bag. It's fun and charming, especially in the beginning, but loses some of its spark as it progresses. The initial spark between Daire and Rosie is delightful, but the story could have used more substance to keep the momentum going. Nevertheless, if you're a fan of the hate-to-love dynamic and appreciate a good redemption arc, this book might just be the light-hearted read you're looking for. I'd give it a solid 3.5 stars for its engaging start and the endearing effort Daire puts into winning Rosie back.
*I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. Receiving the ARC didn't affect my opinion of the book.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Once upon a time, Daire Hendricks was my childhood crush. He was always there, saving me from his annoying brothers. He was my rock, my safe place from my overbearing family.
Until he wasn't.
Imagine my annoyance when we end up at the same university and I have to see his smug, too-handsome-for-his-own-good face all over campus.
Every time we cross paths, we spew hateful words at each other, so imagine my surprise when he seeks me out and utters the most surprising question.
"Marry me?"
He needs my help, and his solution is marriage. It's a pretty big ask, but somehow, I find myself saying yes. We might hate each other now, but the benefits of this arrangement are worth it.
But what neither of us expects, is when playing house starts to feel a little too real.
Falling for each other was never part of the plan, but you know what they say about the best laid plans?
They often go awry.
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I love the enemies to lovers and fake marriage trope and this book was goooood! I liked that it is not a typical college book, but that the main characters behaved maturely. I also liked that they are rich but don't throw money around excessively. The pace and spice were good! It was a very enjoyable book to read.
This was the first book I read in this serie and it made so curious for the other stories. Will definitely read them all!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
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I love the enemies to lovers and fake marriage trope and this book was goooood! I liked that it is not a typical college book, but that the main characters behaved maturely. I also liked that they are rich but don't throw money around excessively. The pace and spice were good! It was a very enjoyable book to read.
This was the first book I read in this serie and it made so curious for the other stories. Will definitely read them all!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
medium-paced
Daire and Rosie were childhood best friends who ending up having a massive falling out leaving their friendship in shambles . Now years have passed by and we find Daire in a pretty bad spot - he has just seen a previous professor that he hooked up with, carrying a child that looked just like him . Now Daire is ready to start the fight of his life to make sure he can have custody and rights to his child but he knows he needs to clean up his image . And that will start with getting Rosie to agree to enter into a marriage of convenience with Daire because she will pass with flying colors . Will Rosie agree to helping him get his child back .. even if it means marrying him ?
This was such a good coming of age story about a boy finally becoming not only a man, but also a parent . Daire turns everything around just so he can make sure he is the best dad to his son . It is beautiful to watch not only his relationship grow with his child but also to see just how perfect Rosie fits into their lives . I need to backlog the rest of the series as soon as I can .
This is book six in The Boys series and it can be read as a complete standalone .
This book was given to me for honest review by Valentine PR + Literary Management .
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
this book made me so happy, i was constantly smiling and downright giddy. it left me a swoony mess.
rosie and daire used to be the best of friends but along the way their friendship ended and all they feel for each other is hate. years pass and they find themselves at the same university and making sure they don’t run into one another. it all comes to a head when daire finds out he’s a father and desperately needs rosie’s help in the form of marrying him.
rosie and daire’s relationship was a bumpy one, but little by little they began to rekindle the friendship they once had. and seeing that friendship flourish to a meaningful and trusting relationship was truly beautiful. once they communicated and hashed everything out there was no holding back their feelings. their chemistry was electric and downright scorching.i absolutely loved the growth that rosie and daire made throughout the book. and seeing daire become a father and embracing that role was so heartwarming. also rosie’s relationship with sammy was so adorable. these three made such a beautiful little family.
rule breakers fall hardest was an amazing single dad, second chance and marriage of convenience romance that brought the emotions and left me swooning.
Dare and Rosie have known each other their whole life and what started out as friendship turned sour and into enemies later on. Since then they have kept away from the other and when they do run into each other hateful stares are traded along with some cruel words thrown in the mix, so when Daire comes to Rosie in need of her help she is stunned and immediately says no but fate has a way to changing thins. The storyline was intriguing and every once in a while I wanted to smack both of them, but watching them grow with the circumstances surrounding them melted my heart. There are times when it was hard to read the pain Rosie goes through and seeing Daire struggle and lash out at her made me mad but in the end I ended up enjoying their story.
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Rosie and Daire have known each other since they were children. Their parents always hoped they would marry and they did, but it’s a fake marriage. Daire had an affair with his professor that resulted in a baby. However, this professor is married and claiming the baby is her and her husband’s. Daire has been on the outs with Rosie for a couple of years, convinces her to marry him and help him present a united stable couple as he tries to gain either custody of the baby. Rosie agrees, she use to love Daire and he hurt her terribly but she wants him to have his baby. This story is a definite slow burn. I wish the characters had been a little older it sometimes felt like they were young kids playing at adults. I enjoyed the dialogue between them. Daire is a good mix of committed man trying to get his son and a college student confused and lost, getting drunk and doing stupid things. If you love a college hockey story, with a fake marriage and a enemies to lovers story then this is the book for you.