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guada_reads's review against another edition
3.0
I totally understand Nolan and what he did, that doesn't mean that I think is a betrayal of trust.
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kellybronwynt's review
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
4.25
caseroo7's review against another edition
4.0
Review originally posted at Ramblings From This Chick
The Serve Series continues with Joya Ryan taking over where Tessa Bailey and Katee Robert left off. Rules of Seduction is the seventh Serve novel, but each can be read as standalone. I knew I wanted to read this one, but I was a little anxious since Joya had some seriously big shoes to fill with Tessa and Katee having written such great stories to begin the series with. That being said, Joya Ryan did a really great job with Nolan and Ava's story and I really enjoyed this book.
After having her ex control her every move and decision, Ava is looking to take things into her own hands for once. Though she wants a man that will take control in the bedroom, she refuses to let anyone control her life or own her. Seeking to keep things strictly sexual, she turns to Serve, the exclusive BDSM club for her needs. There she meets with Nolan Hart, who will help her find what she is looking for. At first Nolan can't believe that his newest client's wishes could really be as open as they are, or that they would align so perfectly with his own desires. But the more he talks to her, the harder it is to deny that they are a match sexually. Since Ava is looking for complete anonymity, he figures the blindfold he plans to use on her will keep his secret. He will be the one to fulfill her needs, and she will never have to know it was him all along. But the more time these two begin to spend together outside of Serve, the more Ava and Nolan begin to fall for one another. What happens when Ava starts to catch on that her mystery man and Nolan might be one and the same?
I really liked Nolan and Ava. These two were super hot together, and I loved the friendship they were forming. They were able to be open and honest, and it was great to see them talking about their desires with one another. Not only were they super sexy, but you could really see that they were starting to click with one another beyond just the physical. Nolan always knew what Ava needed, and he was able to provide that for her without judgement. He might have been alpha and assertive in the bedroom, but he was also thoughtful and kind and really took care of Ava. Ava needed to see that not all men would try and control every aspect of a woman's life, and Nolan could not have been more perfect for her.
Overall, I really enjoyed this sexy story. Nolan and Ava were great, and I loved how they were with one another in and out of the bedroom. This book was a quick read, and I couldn't put it down as I had to know how things would go for these two. I highly recommend this new addition to the Serve series, and if you haven't read the others those are great as well. I am looking forward to reading more from Joya Ryan in the future.
**ARC Provided by Publisher**
The Serve Series continues with Joya Ryan taking over where Tessa Bailey and Katee Robert left off. Rules of Seduction is the seventh Serve novel, but each can be read as standalone. I knew I wanted to read this one, but I was a little anxious since Joya had some seriously big shoes to fill with Tessa and Katee having written such great stories to begin the series with. That being said, Joya Ryan did a really great job with Nolan and Ava's story and I really enjoyed this book.
After having her ex control her every move and decision, Ava is looking to take things into her own hands for once. Though she wants a man that will take control in the bedroom, she refuses to let anyone control her life or own her. Seeking to keep things strictly sexual, she turns to Serve, the exclusive BDSM club for her needs. There she meets with Nolan Hart, who will help her find what she is looking for. At first Nolan can't believe that his newest client's wishes could really be as open as they are, or that they would align so perfectly with his own desires. But the more he talks to her, the harder it is to deny that they are a match sexually. Since Ava is looking for complete anonymity, he figures the blindfold he plans to use on her will keep his secret. He will be the one to fulfill her needs, and she will never have to know it was him all along. But the more time these two begin to spend together outside of Serve, the more Ava and Nolan begin to fall for one another. What happens when Ava starts to catch on that her mystery man and Nolan might be one and the same?
I really liked Nolan and Ava. These two were super hot together, and I loved the friendship they were forming. They were able to be open and honest, and it was great to see them talking about their desires with one another. Not only were they super sexy, but you could really see that they were starting to click with one another beyond just the physical. Nolan always knew what Ava needed, and he was able to provide that for her without judgement. He might have been alpha and assertive in the bedroom, but he was also thoughtful and kind and really took care of Ava. Ava needed to see that not all men would try and control every aspect of a woman's life, and Nolan could not have been more perfect for her.
Overall, I really enjoyed this sexy story. Nolan and Ava were great, and I loved how they were with one another in and out of the bedroom. This book was a quick read, and I couldn't put it down as I had to know how things would go for these two. I highly recommend this new addition to the Serve series, and if you haven't read the others those are great as well. I am looking forward to reading more from Joya Ryan in the future.
**ARC Provided by Publisher**
faustin2nd's review against another edition
3.0
This was a quick read. I'd been looking forward to Nolan's book for a while, since Betting on Fate. I liked this book enough - the heroine was good. Nolan was fun and sexy. The scenes were hot. Unfortunately it didn't stack up compared to the other books in the series. Maybe I didn't really believe in the plot. Maybe the conflict wasn't really a conflict to me. Maybe Nolan wasn't as alpha compared to the other heroes in the series.
I think I'm used to a faster, more exciting pace with these books. Also the dirty talk was down 50% in this book and I was a tad bit disappointed. I think if this book was not part of the Serve series, and had not come after Porter and Will and Oliver I would like it more.
I'm still ready to read anything else Serve has to offer but I can't lie - I miss Tessa just a bit.
I think I'm used to a faster, more exciting pace with these books. Also the dirty talk was down 50% in this book and I was a tad bit disappointed. I think if this book was not part of the Serve series, and had not come after Porter and Will and Oliver I would like it more.
I'm still ready to read anything else Serve has to offer but I can't lie - I miss Tessa just a bit.
amanda_lind84's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-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
4.25
zorasorel's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kaykaysbookshelf's review
5.0
Honestly, I was going to give this 4.5 but I'm giving it an extra 0.5 for the vibrating tongue piercing
What to expect: anonymous sex (think You've Got Mail but in a sex club), new friends to lovers
This one was just very fun and a heart warming since she was new to the city and he wanted to take care of her, def won't forget this one anytime soon
Spice: 4
What to expect: anonymous sex (think You've Got Mail but in a sex club), new friends to lovers
This one was just very fun and a heart warming since she was new to the city and he wanted to take care of her, def won't forget this one anytime soon
Spice: 4
michellebookaddict's review against another edition
4.0
Found this series on Scribd. I realized I’ve read this before but don’t remember when. I still liked it for this quick reread.
clover6872's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
missriki's review against another edition
5.0
Holy wow- this was the hottest book I have ever read. **fans self** I haven’t read any of the other books in the Serve series, but if they are anything like this one from Joya Ryan, I’ll definitely be picking them up.
The book explores larger themes of seduction and fantasy in a really intriguing setting. The Serve nightclub is a sexy backdrop for a really racy book, and I absolutely loved Ava and Nolan. Ava is an easily likable heroine who, despite being scorned by a past love affair and feeling very edgy about love in general, knows exactly what she wants and has no qualms about going to great lengths to get it. When she walks into Nolan’s office at the beginning of the book, you know you’re getting a strong willed heroine that you can root for.
As for Nolan, I loved how in control and self-assured he was, but I also loved that goofy side to him that makes jokes and flirts shamelessly with Ava outside of the Serve setting. He can talk dirty with the best of alpha male heroes, but in this book he is so much more than that. He’s sweet and tender with Ava in their private time together, making those steamy scenes in Serve so much more worthwhile.
Rules of Seduction is explicit and sexy, but it’s also sweet. It is everything readers have come to love about Entangled Publishing’s sexy and exciting Brazen line. Romance fans will devour this book.
The book explores larger themes of seduction and fantasy in a really intriguing setting. The Serve nightclub is a sexy backdrop for a really racy book, and I absolutely loved Ava and Nolan. Ava is an easily likable heroine who, despite being scorned by a past love affair and feeling very edgy about love in general, knows exactly what she wants and has no qualms about going to great lengths to get it. When she walks into Nolan’s office at the beginning of the book, you know you’re getting a strong willed heroine that you can root for.
As for Nolan, I loved how in control and self-assured he was, but I also loved that goofy side to him that makes jokes and flirts shamelessly with Ava outside of the Serve setting. He can talk dirty with the best of alpha male heroes, but in this book he is so much more than that. He’s sweet and tender with Ava in their private time together, making those steamy scenes in Serve so much more worthwhile.
Rules of Seduction is explicit and sexy, but it’s also sweet. It is everything readers have come to love about Entangled Publishing’s sexy and exciting Brazen line. Romance fans will devour this book.