I knew that this book would be really goooooooood since I first read the blurb, but the end result took me by complete surprise. It’s unbelievable how much fun and how totally enjoyed reading it.

The Rule Maker is the second installment in The Rule Breakers series and it follows Lainey’s (The Rule Book – book 1) BBF, Zoey Reynolds, story. This time the story doesn’t begin on the Now, but four months ago when Zoey spent and extremely intimate, intense and memorable night with Ryder Convigton. Where was the problem in that? None. Until now. The moment Ryder barges into her office and her life as her new client, bringing not-so-pleasant AND toe-curling memories with him. And how both deal with BOTH of them, it’s something that I will always love and smile about.

He’d ruined me, in the worst way, for all other men.
This book has many awesome qualifications that makes me love it more and more every time either I read it or think about it. But the three which have claimed the top places in that list are 1) the I N C R E D I B L E amount of humor every single line and scene has, 2) the rules which are cherishable on their own, let alone a part of the story, and 3) Ryder & Zoey OF COURSE!!! The humor and the rules made a killer combination which had me every time to laugh my ass off. I may even got a new liver! :p And now if you add Zoey and Ryder into that mix along with their amazing personalities and witty minds, then I can declare easily myself “Dead by The Flashes”.

As for the romance touch of the story, I have to admit that I swooning every 5″. Especially when Ryder was outerring those perfect lines full of emotion and complete love to Zoey, I was a lost cause.

“You know you have the most gorgeous eyes?” – Zoey

“The better to stare into yours.” – Ryder
And please not get me started on the “thing” he did for her in the end because I would probably end up to burst into jealous but giddy-for-these-two tears. And may Zoey was trying to resist him for almost the good half of the book, in the end she surrendered to his expert hands. Also, what really got me captivated and made me love him even more was the sensitive and magnificent layers he was hiding under the mask he was wearing so to come up as a player with no care. And, I bet, Blackwood couldn’t find a better setting to make him unleash his hidden self with all its sensitivities, feelings, passion and goofball-y ways. But the same goes for Zoey too, since the setting turned out to be the perfect for her to see Ryder with a different eye and find and unleash the love for him she had under lock in her heart.

It took one hell of a woman to turn me into the worst of the Seven Dwarves.
Jennifer Blackwood, as it seems, needed only this one book to become one of the authors that I look for in the future, Her writing was simply the something else and her pen did magic on those pages. I really can’t wait to read the next work in this amazing series that I can’t recommend enough, but also the first book since I can’t go on without knowing the super Lainey’s sweet story.

New-to-me author Jennifer Blackwood really impressed me with this fresh, fun and romantic story. I didn’t know what to expect going into this book and what I found are vibrant characters, top-notch humor, witty dialogue and a great story.

Zoey Reynolds has landed a renovation project that could launch her career of designer. As it happens, the renovation of the ski resort will involve a close cooperation with the ex-man of her dreams, Ryder Covington. A pro snowboarder temporarily on crutches, he has time on his hands and has accepted to step in to help the owner of the resort, his brother Jason. But although Ryder is in charge of the project, he doesn’t want to see it through.

Ryder and Zoey’s antics were hilarious. Zoey not only dislikes Ryder for hurting her feelings in the past, but also for being a risk to her job and frustrating her to no end. Zoey is very determined, ambitious, direct and she holds no punches. She has never forgiven him for leaving her without an explanation.
Ryder was an amazing character and he definitely grew as the story unfolded. He has been going through some traumatic experiences, and wants to figure out his future life. I loved his interactions with his brother Jason, we get to see another side of him. Ryder is not a player, he regrets that his past actions caused Zoey pain. His confident, cocky and arrogant stance is only a front. The old saying suggesting that money can’t buy happiness really applies to him. But although he wants a second chance with Zoey, he remains loyal to his brother, and keeps challenging her.

I enjoyed this fun, swoony, true love conquers all story. The dual point of view was well done, giving a lot of insight into how the characters fit in each other’s lives. This book is the second installment in the Rules series, but it can be read as a standalone. If you are looking for a feel good book, with humor and emotions, then The Rule Maker is a great pick.

The Rule Maker by Jennifer Blackwood (Amazon | B&N | Kobo) is the second standalone in her hilarious series. Zoey is an up-and-coming interior designer and is excited to start a new project that could be huge for her career. Then she realizes the person she has to work with is the same guy who left her in the middle of the night with no explanation. Ryder owes Zoey an explanation but things get a little twisted with this design project in the middle. The escapades are aplenty and so is the witty banter, Zoey and Ryder will have to decide if they’re going to stick by the rules, or break them all.

This is an emotional romantic comedy with a strong male lead, Ryder, a hunk of an injured snowboarder with a very soft heart that he tries to hide and protect. Mind you, when you get to meet his grandparents you start to understand why! He’s also a very caring brother, highly independent but also worried about his future and very attracted to Zoey. They had a one night stand some months ago but then he disappeared and never got back in touch. That’s left Zoey with some fantastic memories and a whole load of pain. When they need to work together on the refurbishment of the resort that his brother, Jason, recently purchased, there’s a whole lot of angst, attraction and turmoil between them. You’ll just have to read it to find out what happens – and why!

I loved Ryder as a character. He seems well developed in every sense and I understand why he left Zoey on that fateful night but I still don’t know why he didn’t contact her again soon afterwards. Zoey understandably resents having been left without a word and is initially determined to keep their current relationship purely professional. Despite their past history, both are somewhat wary now but for different reasons. As revelations are made, things between the two seem to have more of a chance but with a hair eating goat, injuries, those grandparents, Jitters (the cat with claws) and all those feelings, things definitely won’t go smoothly for this couple.

If you enjoy cute, second chance romances you’ll probably love this! Thanks to the publishers for gifting me a copy of this novel via NetGalley. This is my honest opinion after reading it.

The Rule Maker is the second book in the New Adult (Or maybe adult- I consider this one a cross over that would appeal to readers of both age groups) in the Rule Breakers series by Jennifer Blackwood. I absolutely loved book one, The Rule Book. It reminded me of The Devil Wears Prada with a male boss, and a whole lot more romance. I really enjoyed it! So I was super excited for The Rule Maker. I really enjoyed The Rule Maker too. I think I liked The Rule Book just a tad more, but this was a great read and an awesome second book in the series.

The Rule Maker is Zoey and Ryder’s story. We got to see each of them in the Rule Book, so while you can read this independently of the first book, this is a series that I think is great to read in order. Zoey is Lainey’s roommate from The Rule Book and Ryder is the the shirtless guy from the first book! ha, I got a real kick out that when I figured it out. Ryder is also one of Brogan’s old school friends, which was an interesting connection. I loved Zoey. She is just a bit, a tad, a smidgen tightly wound. She is very much a perfectionist and I just loved her little anal self! And Ryder mixed with Zoey was an awesome combination. I like how they knocked each other off their game just a bit. It was adorable. This whole book was pure fun.

Zoey is working for Ryder’s brother on a new resort, and she ends up working more with Ryder while his brother is out of commission, which proved to be all kinds of awkward for Zoey and all kinds of funny for Ryder because they had a brief history with each other. Once again, Jennifer creates releatable and believable characters that you can’t help but like and root for. I love her romances and I love getting to really know who the characters are. She is a character driven reader’s dream.

Bottom line: The Rule Maker is a great romance for fans of lighthearted fun and great characters. I would read this series in order because while the books do work as standalones, they work even better building on one another. Plus, Lainey and Brogan’s story is my fav! The Rule Maker is a strong follow up to a great contemporary romance series. One worth checking out!

Zoey and Ryder have a hard time in the beginning getting over their shared past. However, as time goes on, both of them realize how much they enjoy spending time together and they are better together than apart. A sweet romance!

One of the best things about my job as a blogger is that I get to find new to me authors. The even better part of this is when I find one I get excited about. I absolutely love rom-coms. There are days when all I want and need is a good book to make me laugh until I need to pee. And it can take a lot to get me to that point. So I was pretty stoked when I saw the blurb for The Rule Maker by Jennifer Blackwood. This looked like it had all the hallmarks to be hilarious. And it definitely had its funny parts but I found it to be incredibly sweet as well. And it definitely stole my heart (plus it’s set in my backyard….how can I resist?).

Zoey Reynolds is spunky, sarcastic and independent. She’s going through one hell of a dry spell after sleeping with her client’s brother. A client that just called her back up and has his brother walking right back into her life. Ryder Covington is cocky and sarcastic but he’s got a heart of gold hiding underneath that arrogant exterior (just don’t tell anyone ok?). Watching these two interact was so much fun. There was tons of witty banter and sparks flying all over the place. I was grinning and laughing. I don’t know if I got to the “need to pee” stage but it definitely left me feeling happy. The secondary characters are just as great. I’m definitely going to have to check out book one to see Lainey and Brogan’s story.

I loved the character development in the book. Both Zoey and Ryder make mistakes, both of them show growth and both of them are pretty complex. If you like funny, sweet romances without a whole lot of drama (there is some family drama but it’s not over the top stuff or super angsty), then you should definitely pick this up. It’s definitely going in my re-read pile.

Fun, charming and full of swoon worthy moments! Zoey and Ryder have crazy chemistry, no matter how hard they try to deny it. I'm not sure what was better- their banter or their flirting!

This book didn’t really break, bend, or even step out of some of the more stereotypical elements frequently used in today’s romance reads. It has a reluctant to commit/one night stand kind of good guy hero who is recovering from a sport related injury and is just waiting to get right back into the game. The sassy, determined to succeed heroine, who he left without saying goodbye after a one night fling months ago turns up, and he ultimately ends up having to work with her.

Honestly, folks, I don’t need to fill in any more blanks, as you can likely figure the rest out yourself. If you are looking for an uncomplicated, low angst, predictable but romantic ending, you may want to consider this one.

Book 1, The Rule Book, was my personal favorite of this series. I highly recommend it. Each book is a stand-alone, but you know the drill. You get more in-depth character development when you read books in order.

Title: The Rule Maker, Series: The Rule Breakers, Author: Jennifer Blackwood, Pages: 280, Stand-alone but part of a series, reluctant to commit hero, some VERY steamy scenes, no cheating, no love triangle, no OW/OM drama, predictable misunderstanding which lead to a romantic conclusion.

Book 1 - The Rule Book (Lainey & Brogan), Pages: 290, 5/9/16
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1630620680?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1

Book 2 - The Rule Maker (Zoey & Ryder), Pages: 280, 1/16/17

(This review is based on advanced reader copy provided via NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased, fair review. No compensation was provided to this reviewer, nor is there any affiliation between the reviewer and author/publisher/NetGalley. It will be posted on Amazon, Goodreads, NetGalley, and Barnes & Noble.)

Title: The Rule Maker
Author: Jennifer Blackwood

4 unexpected stars

Who knew that breaking rules would be so much fun? Jennifer Blackwood has the uncanny ability of throwing in enough humor in a situation that would make any other person feel awkward when faced with a similar opportunity. Many months ago, Ryder and Zoey had a one night stand and without a word, Ryder leaves, making Zoey question herself. Now faced with a new job opportunity, Zoey must try to put aside her feelings and create rules meant to protect herself from being hurt as she comes face to face with Ryder once again. Only, things don't always go as planned when there are some unresolved issues.

4 breath taking dreams

Just when you'd think that the story would end on a steady pace, Jennifer Blackwood continuously add twists and turns that I'd never expect, turning what could have been an OK book into something great and entertaining that keeps you wanting to reading more and more. With a touch of sexyness and so much chemistry, I couldn't help but root that they'd make it as a couple albeit all their pain and issues. I absolutely enjoyed The Rule Maker and I can't wait to read more from Jennifer Blackwood in the very near future.

*ARC provided by Author in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Kathleen, The Small Girl from A small girl, her man and her books

This is a sexy and entertaining second chance romance. Zoey, an interior designer/architect and Ryder, a professional snowboarder had a one night stand while she was working on a project for Ryder's brother Jason. It ended rather abruptly when Ryder took off before morning light without explanation. Fast forward a few months and Zoey has a chance to work with Ryder's brother Jason again. He's bought a resort that was a favorite family vacation spot, and it's in run down shape desperately in need of a makeover. It means she's going to have to see Ryder again, but this time, she's not going to be so easily charmed by him - or so she thinks.

There were a few plot niggles for me that I questioned. Being completely in charge of the design and renovation of a luxury resort seemed like a really big job for someone aged 24 who hadn't been in the business that long. Combining the responsibility of all that with an inner monologue that seemed more college aged didn't always mesh for me. But I liked Zoey's character overall.

Ryder's explanation for why he left Zoey without a note after their initial one night stand is understandable but doesn't explain why he couldn't have contacted her in the next few days. Instead he left it alone and then when they see each other again, isn't particularly apologetic about it. It took me a bit to warm up to him. He's dealing with a snowboarding injury that is causing him a lot of stress as he worries about sponsorships for the upcoming season. His relationship with his family is complex and there are several scenes dealing with that. I really liked his brother Jason who was paralyzed in a snowboarding accident and I'm hoping a story might be in the works for him.

Ryder and Zoey have that whole forbidden workplace affair thing going on, as she's got to be careful not to reveal to her boss that she's involved with her client's brother. There are some sexy scenes between them, and by the end I was invested in their relationship. It's an easy and enjoyable read. 3.5 stars.

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I adored The Rule Book last year and was excited to try another from Jennifer Blackwood. This one is just as good – maybe even better. And just to put out there – there are sex scenes this time! I know a few people who didn’t read the first book due to fade to black scenes. That book had such great sexual tension it was a bit of a let down to have the door close in our face! But we get all the sweaty abs, and everything underneath this time *wink*

Zoey is an interior designer who has done work for Jason Covington in the past. But Jason is not our hero – Ryder, his brother is. Ryder is a professional snowboarder with a lot of sponsors, who has recently broken his leg. This at the time is the least of his worries. His best friend and brother, Jason, was snowboarding in a charity event, and ended up paralyzed from the waist down. Jason is the head of the family’s real estate company, and is mentally not doing well since the accident. He bought a run down ski resort property his late parents enjoyed years ago, and has now hired Zoey to transform it. It’s going to be a big job, as this resort is stuck in the 70’s.

Zoey is all about it except for one thing – her and Ryder had a one night stand a few months ago and it didn’t end well. Zoey didn’t realize it was going to be a one night stand. and Ryder slipped out in the middle of the night without saying a word. #naughty. This really upset Zoey who had a great time on the date. So when the injured Jason hands over design control to the inexperienced Ryder – Zoey is thrilled (sooooo not thrilled). But she has a job to do and she is going to do it! She also falls hard for Ryder, and him for her and they have the most adorable romance ever.

Zoey is so darn cute in this book I want her to be my BFF. Her inner monologue is fabulous as she has to deal with the fact that her new client slept with her and left her in one night. But he is so sexy and charming, and her brain tells her heart all of this but her heart has its own ideas.

Ryder may be scared of picket fences and the 2.5 kid commitment, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t into Zoey. He is deeply attracted to her – not only her beauty but all of her.

“You still have half of your Tom Collins left.” I liked the fact she turned into a fumbling mess around me.

She cocked her head. “How do you know what drink this is?”

The fact was when it came to Zoey, I remembered everything. I remembered the first words she spoke to me besides an introduction: I like your shirt. I remembered the first time I heard her laugh – she liked my joke about the Oregon Ducks; Zoey was an OSU girl after all. I remembered how soft her hair was, brushing against my chest as she fell asleep in my arms. Suffice to say, everything about her was memorable.

And for Zoey’s part, her inner-monologue was so cute. From choking on a chocolate, to trying to keep her attraction to Ryder in check – she made me smile.

Brain: But he’s your client. And you know exactly what will happen if you sleep with him again.

Body: I do what I want.

Brain: Seriously? Are you an idiot? The dude is a player ad this could jeopardize your job.

Body: Dayummm. Did you see those forearms flex when he grabbed the elevator rail?

Their courtship is cute and sexy and everything you want in a contemporary romance. Really enjoying this author’s voice.

Grade: B+

This is book two in the series and I liked it as much if not more than book one. Zoey and Ryder shared one incredible night but he skipped out on her with no explanation and broke her heart. Fast forward to present and Zoey is working on redesigning a hotel when guess who shows up to help. Yep Ryder. Having not been able to get each other off their minds, these two struggle with keeping everything professional while trying to keep their hands off each other. I liked these two characters and the chemistry that they shared. I enjoyed the banter back and forth between the two that kept me laughing out loud. This is one great book and an excellent addition to the series.

3.75 stars-- THE RULE MAKER is the second installment in Jennifer Blackwood’s contemporary, adult THE RULE BREAKERS romance series. This is twenty fie year old professional snowboarder Ryder Covington , and interior designer Zoey Reynolds’s story line. THE RULE MAKER can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Some of the event run parallel to the events of book one –THE RULE BOOK.

Told from dual first person points of view (Zoey and Ryder) THE RULE MAKER is a second chance (of sorts) romance between professional snowboarder Ryder Covington, and interior designer Zoey Reynolds. Months earlier Ryder and Zoey had a one-night stand wherein Ryder walker away the next morning without a backwards glance. Fast forward to present day and Zoey has been contracted to redecorate a once-glamorous ski chalet for Ryder’s brother Jason Covington-a man who has all but become a recluse since a horrific snowboard accident months before. Enter Ryder Covington-Jason’s brother-and the man who has been tasked with working alongside Zoey Reynold’s on the rehab of the former chalet. What ensues is the rekindling romance between Zoey and Ryder, and the behind the scenes negotiations that will send our couple in opposite directions.

The relationship between Zoey and Ryder is acrimonious at best. Zoey’s embarrassment over the one-night stand finds our hero trying desperately to make up for his actions months before. Working together places our couple in a precarious position leading to palpable sexual energy and brooding attraction. The $ex scenes are seductive without the over the top sexually graphic language and text.

We are introduced to Ryder’s brother Jason Covington-a man whose life was destroyed following a snowboarding accident that left him a former shell of his previous self. Ryder and Jason’s grandparents are the requisite evil-a couple who believe that Jason and Ryder are wasting their lives and futures on nonsense and fun. Billionaire businessman Brogan Starr, and PR specialist Lainey Taylor (The Rule Book-book 1) plays secondary and supporting roles.

THE RULE MAKER is an enjoyable, second chance story line with laughter, humor, heartbreak and romance. The premise is light-hearted with a little bit of angst and conflict; the characters are colorful and animated; the romance is sexy. I am looking forward to Jason’s story line.

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Linking to The Rule Book by way of Lainey, we get her roommate, Zoey's story in The Rule Maker. If you have read The Rule Book do you remember Shirtless Guy!!!!! It's time to find out just who Shirtless Guy really is!!!!

Zoey is an amazing interior designer and has the opportunity to take her career to the next level. Unfortunately, her is one tiny snag in her plan, her clients brother, Ryder, none other than Shirtless Guy!!! Following their one night together, Ryder did a disappearing act the next morning. Zoey takes it as a learning experience, although she hasn't been able to forget about their amazing connection. Faced with working together to realise his brothers sentimental dreams and the rules surrounding client interactions, will Zoey and Ryder be able to work together or will their undeniable chemistry combust burning them both in the process.

Ryder is a professional snow boarder, currently recovering from a broken leg and carrying a ton of guilt concerning his brothers well-being, Ryder finds himself running the business project when he has previously avoided anything to do with the family business. Ryder is a very complex character; the pieces that make up his identity are revealed little by little. Viewing the events that has shaped who he is provides clarity and understanding on a deep level. He has let his career define who he is as a person, accepting the limitations of the women he comes into contact with and the affect his constant travelling has on relationships. No longer willing to risk emotional pain, Ryder limits his encounters to one night. Yet, he too is unable to forget about his night with Zoey.

While the story is told from both perspectives, for me, The Rule Maker is more about Ryder and his character development than Zoey. His progress from player to romantic in a brief period was endearing to witness, and his increasing level of self-awareness inspiring. I really liked how Ryde and Zoey brought balance into each others lives. They understood each other on a profound level with a shared connection over the loss of a parent.

The Rule Maker shows how perspectives and priorities can alter as we mature, especially recognising once in a lifetime opportunities when they occur and making the best of them whether professionally or personally.

I loved seeing Lainey and Brogan briefly and the way in which the time frame of The Rule Maker crossed over with The Rule Book providing a different viewpoint on some of the events in the first book.

The Rule Maker combines Jennifer's humourous writing style with warmth and passion.

There is no doubt about it, I absolutely loved this story. Zoey or Flash as Ryder calls her, and Ryder stole my heart. The chemistry between them was unreal and you could practically feel the heat coming through the pages. The author did a wonderful job of creating a story that was relate-able and something that you could get lost in.

Zoey's number one rule was not to get involved with a client, so imagine her surprise when her new client is none other than her infamous one night stand. While she wants nothing to do with him, she also will do whatever she has to to make her dreams come true. Even if that means she has to work beside the biggest temptation of her life.

Ryder knew when he left Zoey after their one night together that he was making a horrible mistake. He felt more for her in that one night, then he has anyone else he has ever been with. However, he is not sure how to move forward. When he is given the opportunity to work with Flash on a project for his brother, he knows this is his chance to find out what the future has in store for him.

I loved reading Zoey and Ryder's journey to a HEA. The story sucked me in and kept me reading until I finished it. Needless to say, I read it in a day. Now, all I need is Jake's story and I will be one happy woman!!

This is a great book; this is the second book in the Rule Breakers series written by Jennifer Blackwood. Zoey is an interior designer and know the number one rule at her job is don’t sleep with a client. When her past one night stand Ryder suddenly becomes a client she can’t resist the frustrating man. This is a great book with a wonderful story and well developed characters. This book is sweet, funny, and fantastic. This book will keep you reading long into the night. If you are looking for a great book, then you need to read this book. I am looking forward to reading the next book by this great author. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader’s copy of this book. The free book held no determination on my personal review.

Oh, my gosh. I fell hard for The Rule Maker from the moment I read the excerpt from the excerpt reveal earlier this month. It is written in dual first person perspective, which can sometimes be a bit choppy. That was not the case with this book. Jennifer's writing was so smooth it felt like the characters were telling their story rather than the author. I adore authors that are capable of putting their readers into the story like that with first person. The intimate moments between Zoey and Ryder were amazing! Not only were they sexy as hell, but the scenes were also very poetic and sensual. They are detailed, but also very sweet. It was a mixture that made me hoping for more. Yeah, I wanted more sexy time between them. I loved the banter and verbal foreplay that flowed back and forth. Okay, everything the characters did made me swoon.

This was my first book from Jennifer Blackwood and I can already tell that it will not be my last. Her writing was smooth and funny. She had me giggling and smiling for most of the book. I'm looking forward to seeing what she has planned for her readers in the future. Maybe Jason's book? *wink*

What is there to say about Jennifer Blackwood's The Rule Maker? Two words. Flipping Funny. (Did you like the alliteration?) Picture this. I’m waiting in the lobby as my daughter has her viola lesson at our local music school. All the parents (male and female) are perusing their phone, or reading a book, or looking outside the window. You get the picture. They’re being respectful and quiet. And me? I’m on my Nook, reading along, enjoying the spunk of our heroine, Zoey Reynolds. Especially after she realizes she must work with the brother of her client, redesigning and renovating a dilapidated ski resort.

Problem one, he was the biggest mistake of a one-night stand.

Problem two, she’ll never have that awesome sex again.

Problem three? (Technically it’s my problem one) I’m snorting and laughing so hard, I’m leaning over myself, face in my coat, trying to muffle the laughs.

You see, Zoey Reynolds doesn’t quickly forget. And she has every right to be pissed at Ryder Covington, professional snowboarder and stud-muffin. Her client Jason Covington fails to tell her that he has enlisted Ryder to help with the project. Zoey’s luck piles on thick when she finds herself caught in a snowstorm at the homage to the 70’s resort without any food or warm clothing. And Ryder is her only source of company. Did I mention he also had some food? Not only does he have food, but she can’t escape how yummy he smells, despite her determination to loathe him.

The smell brought a flashback of tangled sheets, sweat-slicked skin, and fingers running through my hair. My eyes fluttered shut and I fought back another shiver—this one having nothing to do with the storm outside.

Do. Not. Go. There.

Again.

Okay, safe topic. I needed to find a safe topic so I didn’t make an ass out of m myself and say something like your scent calls to more than a Cinnabon kiosk at the mall—oh, and hey, can we, um, fix the four-month dry spell you’ve caused? K, thanks, bye.

Instead of focusing on his scent, Zoey watches Ryder fiddle with a bracelet on his wrist. You'd think it'd be a much safer topic than his scent. Only it leads to more memories of their one night together, and why he makes her lady parts shiver before he unceremoniously booked it fast the next day.

He was like a Snowboarding Ken doll, though an anatomically correct one—seriously, I couldn’t have been the only one that peeked as a kid and was completely disappointed with the whole mangina situation going on in Ken’s pants.

Their sordid history and Ryder’s less than enthusiastic support of Jason’s investment makes for a rocky road to love. Especially since the rules of her firm specifically call for no shenanigans with clients. And now Ryder is technically her client.

But Ms. Blackwood pulls off the HEA with perfection. We have a front row seat to this fun-ride as Zoey and Ryder work through their past, learn to trust each other, and fight off “evil villains” on their way to their happily ever after.

For those of you who are fans of The Rule Book, book one in the Rule Breakers series, and mourned the lack of steam, your prayers have been answered. Rule Maker opens that closed door for us and we are in for a treat. A luxurious hot bubble bath with your favorite beverage, treat. No, we’re not talking Fifty Shades but I think fans will be happily satisfied. For those who like the sweet lower steam? Be forewarned. Though I wouldn’t skip out, because the rest of the story is so funny and fabulous. And the scenes are far from gratuitous.

I’m curious who our next set of lovebirds will be in this Rule Breakers series. And I hope beyond hope that it’s Jason, Ryder’s brother. Here’s me begging, Jennifer Blackwood…Please, please, pretty please with a cherry on top?

Another great read from Jennifer Blackwood! This book focuses on Zoey, Lainey's BFF from The Rule Book.She was such a riot that I was super excited when I came to know she was getting her own book!

Zoey's firm has just landed a great opportunity to work for Jason Covington, and she's given the task of redesigning the interiors of the ski lodge that he is renovating.Since, Jason is unavailable he sends his brother in his stead to oversee and approve the changes.And the brother is none other the Ryder- the guy who she had a one night stand with , the one who disappeared that very night.
Awkward much?Lol

Ryder had his reasons for leaving that night, but he didn't even contact her later.He is a professional snowboarder and after an injury, his career is on haitus. So he's helping out his brother.Now, that he's seen Zoey again, he is determined to get into her pants(and her heart).He has never wanted more than a casual fling before.But there is just something about Zoey, the connection between them is undeniable.
Zoey is determined to keep her heart safe and doesn't want to be fired for sleeping with a client.There's no way she will fall for his charms again.Will she be able to resist?What will happen when Ryder goes back to his snowboarding?

This was a sexy,sweet and laugh-out-loud hilarious romance.The banter and the quips between Zoey and Ryder was just adorable!He isn't stiff or unavailable like Brogan was, but he has his own set of issues.
Zoey was a wonderful heroine.I loved being in her head.The things she came up with!Lol!
The development of the romance between Zoey and Ryder was well done.They balanced each other very well.
I also loved the relationship between the brothers.The glimpses that we got of Jason in this book has me really intrigued.Please let the next book be Jason's!I'm dying to know his story! :D