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embroidery_by_booklover's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Pregnancy, Sexism, Sexual content, and Alcohol
emwhite95's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Author gives the chapter at the beginning that you should skip if you’d “rather keep the bedroom door closed” which I appreciateintentionalreadinglife's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I have always enjoyed this author and I think she delivers exactly what I expected…an easy breezy, little bit cheesy romance, packed with chemistry and sexual tension.
It’s interesting to see Adams make her first foray into open door romance; I do wonder how this will land with her long time readers? I suspect some readers will say it’s not spicy enough, and others will be disappointed that it’s there at all. It does have a slightly different edge from some of her earlier works, and I wonder if that’s the impact of her move to traditional publishing vs self-publishing.
I needed a purely escapist, read-it-one-sitting feel good romance, and for me, this book delivered in spades!
It’s interesting to see Adams make her first foray into open door romance; I do wonder how this will land with her long time readers? I suspect some readers will say it’s not spicy enough, and others will be disappointed that it’s there at all. It does have a slightly different edge from some of her earlier works, and I wonder if that’s the impact of her move to traditional publishing vs self-publishing.
I needed a purely escapist, read-it-one-sitting feel good romance, and for me, this book delivered in spades!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
justsmileandread's review
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Misogyny
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
caitrisriding's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.25
Sarah Adams writing is definitely a go to comfort read for me. The Cheat Sheet was my favorite book last year, and I really enjoyed getting back in this world, seeing old characters and meeting new ones. Personally for me Bre & Nathan just had more of what I love and look for with a romance, so while I enjoyed this one it didn’t reach top tier for me.
I did really enjoy Nora’s super quirky personality. The kind of grumpy x sunshine thing they had going on was pretty cute. I definitely liked this book the more I read it and the farther along I got.
Another reason this isn’t any higher than it is for me personally is that there is a sex scene chapter in it. Now I appreciate the author putting a disclaimer at the beginning of the book (really wish more would do this) but up to this point she’s been a purely closed door romance author, so I wasn’t happy with this and I really hope she doesn’t continue to start writing that into her stories.
All in all this was pretty cute and fun, as I expected from Sarah Adams. But 2nd chance romance isn’t as high of a love for me as friends to lovers is, and the personalities of the characters wasn’t my all time favorites, along with the sexual content thrown in, it’s landing at a 4.25 for me.
I did really enjoy Nora’s super quirky personality. The kind of grumpy x sunshine thing they had going on was pretty cute. I definitely liked this book the more I read it and the farther along I got.
Another reason this isn’t any higher than it is for me personally is that there is a sex scene chapter in it. Now I appreciate the author putting a disclaimer at the beginning of the book (really wish more would do this) but up to this point she’s been a purely closed door romance author, so I wasn’t happy with this and I really hope she doesn’t continue to start writing that into her stories.
All in all this was pretty cute and fun, as I expected from Sarah Adams. But 2nd chance romance isn’t as high of a love for me as friends to lovers is, and the personalities of the characters wasn’t my all time favorites, along with the sexual content thrown in, it’s landing at a 4.25 for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
abbypeekreads's review against another edition
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Sexism
kaelynbyers's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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? No
5.0
I have nothing bad to say about this book. I would give it 100 stars out of 5 if I could.
Everything Sarah Adams writes turns to gold. EVERYTHING.
I swear, every single time I read a new release from Sarah Adams it becomes my favorite book that she has ever written. And The Rule Book is no exception.
From start to finish, this book is perfection to me.
Nora is bright and completely herself but also tired of being too much for those around her.
Derek is strong and reserved but also terrified to lose the one thing he has always been good at.
And together, Nora and Derek are the perfect pair. Funny and honest. Competitive and loving. Confident and safe. I don't think I will ever get over them.
I love this book. It is my happy place. It is a warm hug on a cold day.
I will never get over my love for this book.
Everything Sarah Adams writes turns to gold. EVERYTHING.
I swear, every single time I read a new release from Sarah Adams it becomes my favorite book that she has ever written. And The Rule Book is no exception.
From start to finish, this book is perfection to me.
Nora is bright and completely herself but also tired of being too much for those around her.
Derek is strong and reserved but also terrified to lose the one thing he has always been good at.
And together, Nora and Derek are the perfect pair. Funny and honest. Competitive and loving. Confident and safe. I don't think I will ever get over them.
I love this book. It is my happy place. It is a warm hug on a cold day.
I will never get over my love for this book.
Content Warnings
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Cursing, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, and Pregnancy
kshertz's review
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
4.25
This was adorable. You root for this second chance romance. The footballer is head over heels for this girl! I definitely was grumpy that the smut took forever to happen but it was nice. I feel like the whole story was so fun and sweet.
Content Warnings
Minor: Abandonment, Alcohol, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual content
jmelauren's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Alcohol