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Bend the Pucking Rules by Rachel Leigh Series: Ice Lords #2
Published by Rachel Leigh Romance Genres: Romance, Dark, New Adult, Reverse Harem
Format: ARC, eBook
Source: ARC, e-book
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Warning: if you haven’t read the first book, Break Your Pucking Heart, this review may contain some spoilers. Proceed at your own risk.
first things first
This book picks up almost immediately where the first book left off. Avery is reeling from Callan’s accident and the stress of having a stalker who seems to constantly be three moves ahead. Unfortunately, adding to an already stressful situation is Callan’s accident-induced amnesia; he doesn’t remember having a relationship with Avery–and even worse, he seems to have resorted to the time when he hated her guts.
Enter Sebastian…
main thoughts
Sebastian surprised me in this book. I expected their relationship to grow, but the way he falls fast and hard for her took me by surprise. He and Avery almost immediately begin a physical relationship, and of course, super tough and broody Sebastian can’t admit that he’s head over heels for her.
Aidric, though…if I’d thought he was a jerk in the first book, it was mild compared to how he acts in book 2. This man has a lot of making up to do!
Once again, I loved this book. There was a nice mixture of spice, plot, great writing and a super intriguing mystery. I’m usually pretty good at figuring out the plot twists, but after the ending of this book, I’m stumped. I can’t wait to find out what happens next!
bullet points
- Sebastian is the star of this book. Talk about a complete 180 from from the first book! He’s absolutely obsessed with Avery and I love every minute of it.
- Callan’s amnesia was heartbreaking but incredibly well-written. I loved seeing the two of them falling for each other all over again–despite Callan’s general confusion about it all for the most part.
- Aidric, on the other hand…he’s decided to go full jerk and whew, I have a feeling he’s greatly underestimating the wrath of Avery.
- The stalker thing is absolutely wild. The whole story line has kind of been blowing my mind and I can’t wait to see what else happens in the next book!
final thoughts
If you’re interested in a spicy yet intriguing why choose romance where all the guys are morally gray bordering on black and a woman who doesn’t take any kind of crap, you’ll love this series!
As for me…I’ll be anxiously awaiting book 3.
Happy reading!
thanks
HUGE thank you to Valentine PR and Rachel Leigh for the gifted copy of this book. All opinions stated are my own.
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