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3.53 AVERAGE
3.53 AVERAGE
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Fair Game is the first book in a new, new adult contemporary romance series from Monica Murphy. It's called the Rules Series and it is off to a very strong start. I thought one thing from reading the summary of the book, and thought it had potential to be interesting and funny. And it was all of those things, but in a different way than I was expecting. Shep "wins" Jade in a poker game in one of the first scenes of the book, so I thought she was going to be stuck running errands and completing tasks for him, but what actually happened was so much better. Jade is too spunky to let anyone win her, and I loved that! She took the book in a whole new direction, and it was great.
Shep comes from old money. So much old money that no one for generations has to work in his family if they don't want to. That kind of money can be a great thing, or it can really mess someone up. I think for Shep it was a little bit of both, but he seemed to at least have a healthy grasp on what his life of privilege was doing to him as a person. I couldn't get a good read on Shep at the start of the book, but as the story unfolded we saw bits and pieces of who Shep is. And I have to say that even though he initially comes across as an arrogant jerk, I love who he was with Jade. He has moments of such sweetness that I think even took him by surprise. But what was great, was that he didn't shy away from them. Yes he was shocked that Jade was making him act like someone foreign to his college persona, but he didn't try and hide or bury that side of him. He embraced it with her. And that is what made me like him.
Jade is skeptical of this Shep, just as she should be. I wouldn't have liked her nearly as much if she wasn't. She was guarded, sure, but I don't think she came across as cold or uppity. I thought she was just being cautious. I could really relate to Jade. And watching her reluctantly warm up to Shep had me grinning like an idiot. These two were just so...something...together. Cute isn't the right word, but they did work. They challenged each other constantly. It made reading about their interactions so much fun. And their chemistry is undeniable. That is for sure.
The Rules Series is going to follow Shep, his friend Gabe and his cousin Tristan. I can't wait for Gabe's story, but I have to admit that I am hesitant about Tristan's. He seems like the biggest jerk. Monica Murphy is going to have to work her magic on him. Fair Game is a great start to a very promising series. I know it is going to be a big hit with tons of readers of new adult contemporary. This was a great, sexy and fun read.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
Fair Game is the first book in a new, new adult contemporary romance series from Monica Murphy. It's called the Rules Series and it is off to a very strong start. I thought one thing from reading the summary of the book, and thought it had potential to be interesting and funny. And it was all of those things, but in a different way than I was expecting. Shep "wins" Jade in a poker game in one of the first scenes of the book, so I thought she was going to be stuck running errands and completing tasks for him, but what actually happened was so much better. Jade is too spunky to let anyone win her, and I loved that! She took the book in a whole new direction, and it was great.
Shep comes from old money. So much old money that no one for generations has to work in his family if they don't want to. That kind of money can be a great thing, or it can really mess someone up. I think for Shep it was a little bit of both, but he seemed to at least have a healthy grasp on what his life of privilege was doing to him as a person. I couldn't get a good read on Shep at the start of the book, but as the story unfolded we saw bits and pieces of who Shep is. And I have to say that even though he initially comes across as an arrogant jerk, I love who he was with Jade. He has moments of such sweetness that I think even took him by surprise. But what was great, was that he didn't shy away from them. Yes he was shocked that Jade was making him act like someone foreign to his college persona, but he didn't try and hide or bury that side of him. He embraced it with her. And that is what made me like him.
Jade is skeptical of this Shep, just as she should be. I wouldn't have liked her nearly as much if she wasn't. She was guarded, sure, but I don't think she came across as cold or uppity. I thought she was just being cautious. I could really relate to Jade. And watching her reluctantly warm up to Shep had me grinning like an idiot. These two were just so...something...together. Cute isn't the right word, but they did work. They challenged each other constantly. It made reading about their interactions so much fun. And their chemistry is undeniable. That is for sure.
The Rules Series is going to follow Shep, his friend Gabe and his cousin Tristan. I can't wait for Gabe's story, but I have to admit that I am hesitant about Tristan's. He seems like the biggest jerk. Monica Murphy is going to have to work her magic on him. Fair Game is a great start to a very promising series. I know it is going to be a big hit with tons of readers of new adult contemporary. This was a great, sexy and fun read.
This review was originally posted on Book Briefs
It was a decent guilty read. Nothing exceptional but nothing terrible, just average. If you’re looking for a quick read that feels like a brainless tv show then you’re gonna like that.
Not particularly the best of books, especially in the New Adult genre. I find the genre a little tedious now; hardly any new, fresh voices.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Oh man. Just like Jade, I really did not want to like Shep. That opening scene made me think he was a major jerk and I couldn't imagine myself liking him. I was determined to dislike him, but he made it so hard.....just like Jade it wasn't long before I was swooning all over the place. Charming bastard!
I LOVED Jade. She was this feisty woman was not taking crap from anyone. Her boyfriend treats her wrong, she dumps him. Shep makes a TERRIBLE first impression, she flat out refuses to make good on the bet. But, Shep, with his oh so charming ways, wears Jade down until she agrees to go out with him. And it is from that moment that Shep starts out to prove that he is not the man Jade thinks he is. And man does he prove her wrong.
I could keep going on and on about how much I love Shep. He's smart, sweet, funny, protective, and ridiculously sexy. He finds himself falling for Jade before they even go on their first date. When she does finally agree to go on a date with him, they have this interaction:
OMG. ARE YOU SERIOUS? This book was filled with moments like this that just made me love Shep more than I already did. Jade tries to fight her attraction to Shep, but moments like this made her realize she was totally wrong about him. Their relationship isn't perfect and they faced some pretty big obstacles throughout the book, but they manage to pull through.
I really liked Shep's friends Gabe and Tristan. They give him a lot of grief and can't believe that he is willing to settle down at such a young age. No matter how much he tries to explain it to them, they just don't understand. I can't wait to read their books and see how hard they fall...it's going to be very interesting.
Oh man. Just like Jade, I really did not want to like Shep. That opening scene made me think he was a major jerk and I couldn't imagine myself liking him. I was determined to dislike him, but he made it so hard.....just like Jade it wasn't long before I was swooning all over the place. Charming bastard!
I LOVED Jade. She was this feisty woman was not taking crap from anyone. Her boyfriend treats her wrong, she dumps him. Shep makes a TERRIBLE first impression, she flat out refuses to make good on the bet. But, Shep, with his oh so charming ways, wears Jade down until she agrees to go out with him. And it is from that moment that Shep starts out to prove that he is not the man Jade thinks he is. And man does he prove her wrong.
I could keep going on and on about how much I love Shep. He's smart, sweet, funny, protective, and ridiculously sexy. He finds himself falling for Jade before they even go on their first date. When she does finally agree to go on a date with him, they have this interaction:
“You didn’t give me your number,” I shout at him as he opens the door, his broad back still to me.
“I’ll give it to you in a minute,” he answers from over his shoulder before he leaves, the door slamming shut behind him.
I plop down into the chair behind the counter and let out a harsh breath, resting my hand over my chest . My heart is racing and I swear I’m lightheaded, all from our little encounter.
So crazy. He shouldn’t affect me this way. I shouldn’t care. He shouldn’t matter. But somehow, someway , he does. He’s wormed himself into my brain and I can’t stop thinking about him. Apparently he feels the same way.
Weird.
My phone beeps and I pull it out of my pocket, unable to stop the smile that curves my lips.
Here’s your text. And my number.
I decide to answer him.
Promise you won’t stalk me?
Promise.
A pause.
But I can’t promise I won’t become obsessed with you…
Another pause. Another message.
Because I think that might be already happening.
OMG. ARE YOU SERIOUS? This book was filled with moments like this that just made me love Shep more than I already did. Jade tries to fight her attraction to Shep, but moments like this made her realize she was totally wrong about him. Their relationship isn't perfect and they faced some pretty big obstacles throughout the book, but they manage to pull through.
I really liked Shep's friends Gabe and Tristan. They give him a lot of grief and can't believe that he is willing to settle down at such a young age. No matter how much he tries to explain it to them, they just don't understand. I can't wait to read their books and see how hard they fall...it's going to be very interesting.
have you ever finished a book and just know it was written by someone who likes low rise jeans
This was awfully problematic and the premise, which sounded intriguing on first glance, definitely did not blossom the way I wanted to.
There was a lot of the typical girls except the heroine being sluts/easy and some things that I do not condone at all, let alone read about. "Claiming" a girl as a posession is not> something I would ever want a guy to do and the way the heroine liked this side of him makes me a little nervous.
Sorry but not sorry, this book is definitely going in the do-not-buy category of books I've read.
There was a lot of the typical girls except the heroine being sluts/easy and some things that I do not condone at all, let alone read about. "Claiming" a girl as a posession is not> something I would ever want a guy to do and the way the heroine liked this side of him makes me a little nervous.
Sorry but not sorry, this book is definitely going in the do-not-buy category of books I've read.
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Este libro es uno de esos que tienen tanto potencial para ser una historia super adictiva y amena, pero que lamentablemente la propia escritora no supo llevar bien e hizo que algo que habia empezado tan bien, acabase en algo super flojo.
Hasta la mitad del libro sentí que la historia iba a un buen ritmo, nada se sentía apresurado, pero de pronto todo empezó a pasar muy rápido que lo sentí super falso. Me molesta que por querer que los protagonistas tengan su final feliz, la misma autora malograra algo que como dije anteriormente, tenía mucho potencial.
Eso sí, el libro divierte en muchas partes y eso hace que sea una lectura super ligera.
Este libro es uno de esos que tienen tanto potencial para ser una historia super adictiva y amena, pero que lamentablemente la propia escritora no supo llevar bien e hizo que algo que habia empezado tan bien, acabase en algo super flojo.
Hasta la mitad del libro sentí que la historia iba a un buen ritmo, nada se sentía apresurado, pero de pronto todo empezó a pasar muy rápido que lo sentí super falso. Me molesta que por querer que los protagonistas tengan su final feliz, la misma autora malograra algo que como dije anteriormente, tenía mucho potencial.
Eso sí, el libro divierte en muchas partes y eso hace que sea una lectura super ligera.