A review by rachrreads
The Rule Book by Sarah Adams

adventurous funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

I received an eARC from the publisher via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

ALL THE STARS! Her best work?! 

Nora Mackenzie’s career is about to take off and her first big client is Derek Pender, tight end of the LA Sharks. One problem— Derek’s her college ex-boyfriend and she did not end the relationship in the best way. After a ton of pleading, Derek agrees to let Nora be his agent. But first there needs to be some ground rules. 

Derek is ready for revenge after Nora broke his heart. If Nora wants to be his agent so badly, he’ll make it miserable for her. Except Nora doesn’t give up so easily and ends up booking Derek a deal with a suit company out in Las Vegas. The two fly out for the weekend and after a wild night of drinking wake up MARRIED. Nora’s job is on the line, so Derek agrees to fake it for a while. Only, after a few days the two begin to wonder —are they really faking?

I’m sad this is the last book set in the LA Sharks world— I love these characters!

Derek is a big grump, except with Nora. I loved seeing him fawn over her any time she was remotely injured or unhappy. 

Read if you like:
• Forced Proximity
• Only One Bed Trope
• Football Players
• Strong women
• Second Chance Romance
• Fake Marriage
• Mutual Pining