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    Rules of the Game

    By Sandy James

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    Kathryn West has it allshe's a confident, bestselling author living it up in New York City. Too bad she doesn't actually exist, and is only timid Maddie Sawyer's pseudonym. Determined to attend her high school reunion with a man right out of one of her racy romance novels, she plots to find a sexy bad boy who's up to Kathryn's standards.

    She finds Mr. Perfect shooting pool in a biker bar. He's a blue-collar hunk who just happens to look great in leather. But the mysterious Scott Brady has some rules of his own: he won't agree to her deal unless she poses as his girlfriend in front of his family and friends first.

    As the reunion nears, Maddie tries to maintain her carefree façade, knowing she'll soon face some old ghosts. She's torn between her growing attraction to Scott and the nagging feeling that he's hiding something important. Will she still want him when she finds out his secret? What about when he discovers hers?

    76,000 words

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCarina Press
    Release dateApr 2, 2012
    ISBN9781426893568
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    Rules of the Game
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    Sandy James

    Sandy lives in a quiet suburb of Indianapolis and is a high school psychology teacher. Published through Forever Yours, Carina Press, as well as indie-published, she has been an Amazon #1 Bestseller multiple times and has won numerous awards including two HOLT Medallions.Please visit her website at sandyjames.com for more information or find her on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest as "sandyjamesbooks."Represented by Danielle Egan-Miller of Browne & Miller Literary.

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    • 4/5
      When I first started reading this book, I wasn't really into to it. In my mind I was thinking Rules of the Game was a cute read and didn't expect much more out of it. I thought maybe judging by the book's synopsis it would be a predictable read, and I would guess everything that was going to happen. Let me just say, holy crap was I wrong. This story was fabulous, and when I wasn't reading this book, I couldn't help but wonder what was going to transpire, and craved time to jump back into the story. Having a busy life is a dreadful thing when a great unfolding plot is calling your name.

      The thing I enjoyed most about this novel is the way the story unravels; or rather the way Maddie's life unravels. As you are reading this story everything that occurs takes you completely by surprise. I was mind blown when Maddie's skeletons leaped out of her closet to dance the night away with her at her high-school reunion. I literally had my mouth hanging wide open reading, as Maddie’s secrets are revealed in front of the very people she was trying to impress.

      The romance between Scott and Maddie isn't some intense romance with two people falling head over heels in love; you need to walk into this story very clear of that. Scott and Maddie's "relationship" is in the background of the story itself, adding-to but never taking away from the plot. This novel is more about Maddie and her life, and the things that have happened in her life. Scott, seriously ladies is the definition of the words great guy. Scott is willing to stand by Maddie's side through everything she is going through. Scott is ready to battle against all of Maddie's "demons", but Maddie can't seem to stop pushing Scott away.

      I really enjoyed watching Scott's character develop from some guy Maddie picks up at a bar; to this magnificent guy I want to meet (if I wasn't happily married of course). Scott is no angel in this novel he has secrets of his own, although they don’t really compare the crap storm that is Maddie’s life. I would of liked to know more about Scott’s character; you get a small glimpse into his life and it kind of fades under the spotlight of Maddie.

      Ah and now for the recommendation. I recommend this book to reader, but it is for adult readers only. Happy Reading!
    • 2/5
      The first i notice about this book is the plot which is slightly different from the normal plot from its genre. It is about a girl who is desperate enough to went after an adventure to pick a stranger to be her instant boyfriend in order for her to bring home for her reunion dinner. I like the main character; Maddie alot. She went thru alot during her teenage year and i would understand the reason for her lack of confidence and low self esteem that she is now having. I like reading about her and her supposedly beau; Scott, snippets of their time together after Maddie found him. I got to admit that the story of picking up such a stranger in Scott does not seems to be realistic, it rather good indeed to read it here ;)