Rule Breakers Series by Nicky Shanks

I live my life by two rules. First, I never let my guard down and let anyone get too close. It only opens doors for ways to get hurt. Second, I never learn the names of women I take home. Putting a name to a face makes it personal, which breaks rule one. So enforcing a strict no name policy is vital. Julie Remington is a friend of a friend. Pretty, stubborn, infuriating…instant attraction. I don’t like the fact that I like her... moreI live my life by two rules. First, I never let my guard down and let anyone get too close. It only opens doors for ways to get hurt. Second, I never learn the names of women I take home. Putting a name to a face makes it personal, which breaks rule one. So enforcing a strict no name policy is vital. Julie Remington is a friend of a friend. Pretty, stubborn, infuriating…instant attraction. I don’t like the fact that I like her. And what I dislike even more is having to share a bedroom with her. Now I regret agreeing to come on this trip to act as my best friend’s wingman. Why? Because the more time I spend with Julie, the more I want her. The more I want her, the more I push her away. I can’t help it. It’s a natural defense mechanism that makes me act like a total ass. She seems to have the ability to make me want to break my own damn rules, and I can’t allow that. This entire situation has the potential to turn into a huge complication. And it’s a complication I can’t afford. less

I used to live my life by two rules. Then I ended up breaking them. But she was worth it. If I had to do it all over again, I would break every damn rule a thousand times if it meant having her. My love for Julie runs deep in my soul. She’s the fire in my veins, and I want her to burn me from the inside out. But I screwed up, and I let her slip through my fingers. Now I need to get her back. And the only way to do that is to break another rule…before it’s too late.

She’s worth every rule I’ve ever broken. Julie consumes me. Every breath I take is because of her. If I have to break every goddamn rule in order to keep her safe, then that’s what I’ll do—even if I’m the one who puts her in danger. There are forces at work. People trying to tear us apart. But it’s time everyone realizes there’s no way in hell anyone will take Julie away from me. She’s my heartbeat, and living without her is simply not an option. No matter the cost, I will protect her... moreShe’s worth every rule I’ve ever broken. Julie consumes me. Every breath I take is because of her. If I have to break every goddamn rule in order to keep her safe, then that’s what I’ll do—even if I’m the one who puts her in danger. There are forces at work. People trying to tear us apart. But it’s time everyone realizes there’s no way in hell anyone will take Julie away from me. She’s my heartbeat, and living without her is simply not an option. No matter the cost, I will protect her. I will protect us. Julie is mine…and I plan to keep it that way. less

My only goal is to earn back Julie’s trust, to protect her against forces still hell-bent on keeping us apart. My supposed best friend remains a threat by wanting what’s mine. He has made no secret about his intentions toward Julie—that was his first mistake. His second mistake is underestimating me, thinking there’s a chance I’ll let him lay a hand on her. Truth is, I’ll kill him first. Julie is mine, and mine alone... moreMy only goal is to earn back Julie’s trust, to protect her against forces still hell-bent on keeping us apart. My supposed best friend remains a threat by wanting what’s mine. He has made no secret about his intentions toward Julie—that was his first mistake. His second mistake is underestimating me, thinking there’s a chance I’ll let him lay a hand on her. Truth is, I’ll kill him first. Julie is mine, and mine alone. We’ve come too far to give up now, and if I have to destroy everyone who gets in the way of our future together—I’ll do it gladly. Our story began with a few simple rules, but now I say… Fuck the rules. less