Nina Crespo is a new author for me. As an avid romance reader. I don't know why this is one of the first books of hers I've read. I love that this book has people of color. This is so important. Please support this women of color.

When I think of romance, I think of books just like this one, that gives all the feels and satisfies every romance junkies' heart. This is a perfect book to snuggle up with on any day.

Second-chance romance is one of my favourite tropes. Nina Crespo is one of my favorite authors. You see where I'm going, here. I adored this book! It was sweet and charming and seriously sexy. The cast of characters dives right into your heart. Perfect read! Didn’t want it to end. Happy reading everyone

When Cori's boyfriend breaks up with her, she goes to a breakup bash. After swearing off men the last person she expected to run into was her old boy friend. The connection was still there. He is in town for a few months before he leaves so Cori is thinking a fling would help her get over her ex. What happens next is a journey of self discovery. Are these two destined to rekindle their past that will lead to a second chance for a happily ever after? I voluntarily agreed to receive an ARC of this book for an honest review.

It took me a while to get through this book but I truly enjoyed reading this. I didn't realize that this was the third installment in a series but it definitely could be read as a standalone. Oh I love that this was a second chance romance and we were able to follow and see if they can work it out the second time around.

Ahhhhhhh this was just such a wonderful book and I just thoroughly enjoyed myself. I didn’t want to put this book down. I just fell in love with this wonderful story and it’s wonderful characters. I will most definitely be reading more stories from this wonderful author.

I enjoyed this book, it was a much faster reason I anticipated at times the plot may have even moved a little bit to swiftly however the character development was well done and I enjoyed it from start to finish.

This was a really cute story about two people who meet again by chance. Cori is rebounding from a breakup when she runs in to her old flame Grey. Neither had forgotten the other and their incredible chemistry. Can they make it work this time around? Both are struggling with their feelings and not wanting to repeat the past. I liked this story, but felt that is was a little rushed. The whole Breakup Bash idea was really interesting and how the stories about her friends are happening at the same time.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Can't really go wrong with having an attractive person on the cover, can you? haha.

This was my first book by this author, so I wasn't too sure on what to expect in terms of writing style.
The author has an impressive way with words.
The book flowed seamlessly. I was interested in each chapter and found myself turning the pages all night. :)
The characters were well-developed and easy to like too!

I'll definitely be looking out for other work by this author.

Second chance swooning over here! I love, love, love this series and Cori and Grey were the perfect couple to end it on. They needed to find each other again almost as much as I needed to experience their love right along with them! Just amazingly good!

The Last Rule of Makeups is Cori's story for followers of the gal pals and the Breakup Bash Series. For newbies, it's a chance to see a second chance love story for the one who got away.

While the series has been fun and had some steamy interludes, I felt like Cori wasn't being true to herself. She held back in some places and was completely unrestrained in others. For a woman who knew her ex sooo well, she brushed aside his dreams and future. It didn't feel genuine. Or maybe it's just me. Perhaps I read too many books...

Whatever the reason, I loved Grey and am glad he got everything he deserved

I featured The Last Rule of Makeups as Book of the Day on all my social media platforms and included it in my monthly roundup of new releases.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was a different kind of story. It was unexpected and fun.

I wrote this voluntary review in exchange for an ARC copy.

Although this is the third installment in the series, it can be read as a stand alone. After being dumped by her boyfriend, Corey goes to the breakup bash with some girlfriends and runs into an old flame, Grey Latham. Neither one told the other the truth as to why they broke up in the past, and both are dealing with demons, but since they both think this is a flame, feel that the past doesn't matter. But they just might be kidding each other.

This was a cute and enjoyable second chance romance and I enjoyed it very much. The characters were realistic and engaging, and it was a well written story. And it's a very enjoyable story. I especially enjoyed several of the secondary characters, including Corey's parents. Good job with the story.

I love this series and this was a great addition. Cori and Grey were great and had the best chemistry. This was a quick and steamy read that I read in one sitting. I definitely recommend it for romance fans!

Yessss this book was such a sweet second chance story. I devoured this short read within a few hours, thanks to entertaining writing, enjoyable characters and relatable moments.

Cori and Grey brought an instant spark to this book. These two couldn't have been anymore fun to read, they had great chemistry in and out the bedroom. 

I actually found the secondary characters very lively and they made me want to read their own stories just to see where things go in their lives

A sweet and sexy second chance romance!

Once upon a time (OK, it was in college ;) ) Cori and Grey were in a relationship. He asked her to move to Texas with him, and she agreed--only to back out for reasons she didn't really explain to him at the time. They agreed to go their separate ways, though neither was truly happy about it. Several years later, he's back in Maryland, and they meet again. Will their one night stand/reunion lead to more this time?

I thought Ms Crespo did a nice job of showing us why Cori and Grey didn't work before while giving us reason to believe that this time would be different--once they got past the inevitable black moment, of course (spoiler alert: they did! And in a way that shows they really have changed this time, thank goodness) Along the way they had some sexy and downright funny adventures--the kitchen pantry scene, for example, is one I won't be forgetting anytime soon. I really enjoyed seeing the last friend of the trio achieve her HEA here--it was worth the wait!

The Last Rule of Makeups is the third book in Ms Crespo's Breakup Bash series, but it absolutely can be read on its own. All three stories happen concurrently, so the order of reading here isn't at all important. Hints at what is going on with the other two women are woven in throughout, though, so don't blame me when you end up reading all three anyway! ;)

Rating: 4 stars / A-

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

This is an interesting second chance at love book. These two characters and their random meet up outside of a club is super cute. The trip to the beach house was great, it really started to show how their relationship was developing and we could see the potential between these two. However the truth comes out and it makes things a little more complicated between Grey and her family. Not a fan of the girls getting together and eating ice cream chapter, pretty much skipped over the whole part. It was part bashing Kevin the ex-boyfriend and a bitch session and it was Cori telling everything all over again. Grey is a super guy in this book, damaged and heart broken but he really wants a relationship a real relationship with Cori and in the end he gets it. I do like that Cori finally steps up in the end to show Grey that she was willing to chase after him and not let him go for a second time. Overall, the book has a good flow and moves along at a nice pace. It is easy to read and the characters are likeable and relatable.

Cori Ross is at a breakup bash with her friends when she decides to leave. Exiting the bar she bumps into an old and ex-flame Gray Latham. They each realize that the attraction and other emotions that they had for one another are still there. Still exhilarating yet the passion feels more intense.
After a night together and wanting to still be together they still must work through the same problems that broke them up as from before. Also, Gray is dealing with overcoming someone he was mentoring in the DJ business. They both have grown since the last time they dated will that be enough to guide them to a different outcome this time through? Read this very good story to find out.

DNF @ 51 %.

I don't know why but somehow I didn't connect with this book at all.

It felt like the chapters were too long even if they weren't. I couldn't read more than a chapter or two at the same time and I kept putting down the book for days. I didn't feel the need to go back to reading that I usually do.

Maybe it's because nothing much has happened in the story. They meet, they sleep together and that's it. I DNFed the book around half of the book, right after she found out her ex got married after only being broken up for a couple of months. She got sad then which was the breaking point for me. I guess, I was hoping she didn't like him as much as she obviously was feeling and that she had some feelings for Grey.

Anyway, I'm giving 3 stars for a story being dull. At least to me.