The Rule Maker
by Jennifer Blackwood
The Rule Breakers #2
Publication Date: January 16, 2017
Genres: Adult, Entangled: Embrace, Contemporary Romance
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Synopsis: Ten Steps to Surviving a New Job:1. Don’t sleep with the client. It’ll get you fired. (Sounds easy enough.)
2. Don’t blink when new client turns out to be former one-night stand.
3. Don’t call same client a jerk for never texting you back.
4. Don’t believe client when he says he really, really wanted to call.
5. Remember, the client is always right—so you can’t junk punch him when he demands new design after new design.
6. Ignore accelerated heartbeat every time sexy client walks into room.
7. Definitely ignore client’s large hands. They just mean he wears big gloves.
8. Don’t let client’s charm wear you down. Be strong.
9. Whatever you do, don’t fall for the client. You’ll lose more than your job—maybe even your heart.
10. If all else fails, see rule number one again.
EXCERPT
Snow gusting against the window was the only sound in the room
as he searched for a show for us to watch.
So quiet. Way
too quiet. I fidgeted with
my necklace, moving the small diamond
back and forth on the chain. The last time I was in bed with
Ryder...I didn’t even want to finish that thought, because it’d do nothing but
make this situation worse. I chanced a peek in his direction.
He chewed the inside of his cheek, swiping through our
options. “This is awkward, huh?” he said.
“We’ve achieved Urkel status.”
He chuckled and scrolled through the show queue. “Would you
rather watch Law and Order: SVU or Criminal Minds?”
“That is quite possibly the worst Would You Rather question
ever asked.”
His eyes cut to mine. “I didn’t know I was playing a game.”
“You’ve never played it?” He shook his head. Lainey and I played this game all the time in
college,
and when we’d take road trips together. She always came up
with the grossest ones. “It’s simple. All you have to do is ask the person
which horrible thing they’d rather do. The harder
the question, the better. Like would you rather lay in a pit
of snakes, or eat questionably dead roadkill?” I pointed to his phone. “Oh, John
Tucker Must Die. I like that one.”
“Negative, ghost rider.” He scrolled past my suggestion. “And
what the hell does questionably dead mean? Is it still twitching, or are
we talking suspicious cause of death?”
I shrugged. “The interpretation’s up to you.”
“You’re absolutely no help.” He swiped his thumb across his
beard and contemplated. “I guess I’d go with the snakes.”
“Okay, now it’s your turn,” I said.
“Do I really have to play? I thought we were picking a show.”
I shot him a look.
“Fine. Would you rather have me or Chewbacca as your valentine?”
“Too easy. The spider.” He put his hand to his heart. “You wound me.” “Stop being such a baby.” I swatted at his
chest and
immediately pulled my hand back. Nope. Would not go there.
“Okay, would you rather not be able to see or talk for a month?”
He answered instantly. “See.”
“Right. You’d probably go nuts if you couldn’t open that big
mouth of yours.”
His lips twitched. “You’re one to talk.”
“Excuse me?” Okay, I did have a tough time keeping my thoughts
on lockdown outside the office, but that was my own cross to bear.
“Don’t even try to play it off like you’re innocent.”
I’d dated a lot of losers in the past, most who hadn’t even
bothered to get to know me, but even after only hanging out a few times, Ryder
had me pegged. He was perceptive. I saw the look in his eyes whenever I dealt
with Jason. His attention focused solely on me was unnerving. “Jerk,” I
sputtered.
“Now I know you’re holding back. You can do way better than
that.” He scrolled through his phone again. “How about Die Hard?”
“Are all your show selections about death? I’m starting to
worry I’d made a mistake coming over here.” My lips pulled into a smile and I
quickly extinguished it. God, I wanted to hate him.
“Fine.” He continued looking at the Netflix queue. “Would you
rather eat sushi from a taco stand, or lick an airplane armrest?”
“Good one. Sushi.” I pointed to his screen. “How about
10 Things I Hate About You?” He shook his head
and chuckled. “Are all of your
suggestions going to not-so-subtly tell me you hate me?” I smiled sweetly. “Maybe.” “Just think, most people would find this to
be a romantic
escape. Two people, stuck in the mountains on Valentine’s
Day,” he said.
“We’re Hallmark movie material, all right,” I deadpanned.
“Okay, fine. How about The Walking Dead?”
“Your show picking powers have been officially revoked.” I
grabbed the phone from his hand.
“Hey!” He grabbed for the phone and I held it out of reach.
“You’re going to regret that.” Within seconds he was on top of me, playfully
pinning me to the bed, his strong hands circling my wrists. Air evaporated from
my lungs as
our gazes connected. I was immediately transported back to that night. Tell me what you
want, Zoey. Tell me what you need from
me.
I swallowed hard. That was months ago, and those words still
haunted me from time to time. Because he did exactly that, gave me what I
wanted and needed. Repeatedly.
DON'T MISS THE FIRST BOOK IN THE SIZZLING RULE BREAKERS SERIES!
The Rule Book
by Jennifer Blackwood
The Rule Breakers #1
Publication Date: May 9, 2016
Genres: Adult, Entangled: Embrace, Contemporary Romance
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1. Don't call your hot boss the antichrist to his face.
2. Don't stare at hot boss's, um, package or his full sleeve of tattoos. (No. Really. Stop!)
3. Don't get on the malicious first assistant's bad side.
4. Don't forget to memorize the 300-page employee manual.
5. If you value your cashmere, steer clear of boss’s dog.
6. Boss’s dimples are lust-inducing. Do. Not. Give. In.
7. “The elevator ate your clothes” is not a valid excuse for showing up to important meetings half dressed.
8. Don't break seven of the rules within the first week of employment if you, ya know, are in dire need of money to support your sick mom.
9. Whatever you do, don’t fall for the boss. See rule eight about sick mom.
10. Never forget the rules.
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