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Title details for The Rule Book by Sarah Adams - Available

The Rule Book

A Novel

by Sarah Adams
Hathaway Lee
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • College exes break all the rules when they reunite years later in this enemies to lovers, second-chance romance, the companion novel to the TikTok sensation The Cheat Sheet—from the New York Times bestselling author of Practice Makes Perfect.
“A really fun, chemistry-filled sports romance you don’t want to miss!”—Hannah Grace, author of Icebreaker
Nora Mackenzie’s entire career lies in the hands of famous NFL tight end Derek Pender, who also happens to be her extremely hot college ex-boyfriend. Nora didn’t end things as gracefully as she could have back then, and now it has come back to haunt her. Derek is her first client as an official full-time sports agent and he’s holding a grudge.
Derek has set his sights on a little friendly revenge. If Nora Mackenzie, the first girl to ever break his heart, wants to be his agent, oh, he’ll let her be his agent. The plan is simple: make Nora’s life absolutely miserable. But if Derek knows anything about the woman he once loved—she won’t quit easily.
Instead of giving in, Nora starts a scheme of her own. But then a wild night in Vegas leads to Nora and Derek in bed the next morning married. With their rule book out the window, could this new relationship save their careers or spark the romance of a lifetime?

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  • Release date

    April 2, 2024

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    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9780593823033
      • File size: 312121 KB
      • Duration: 10:50:15

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      Starred review from February 19, 2024
      Adams (The Cheat Sheet) dazzles in her latest, a saucy second chance rom-com. Quirky Nora “Mac” Mackenzie struggles to make a name for herself as a sports agent. After working her way up through the male dominated corporate ladder, she finally has a chance to represent legendary NFL tight end Derek Pender. There’s just one problem: eight years ago, Nora walked away from Derek, her first love, without explanation. Never one to back down from a challenge, she’s determined to be the best agent ever to him. Meanwhile, Derek, at a crossroads following a career-threatening injury, is still heartbroken from Nora’s abandonment. The pair agree to a list of rules to help them keep things professional, a comically flawed endeavor that goes disastrously awry during a work trip to Vegas, where the pair get drunk, get married, and post the whole thing to Instagram. Derek proposes a radical damage control tactic: they stay married and convince both Nora’s bosses and the public that they are deeply in love. Adams injects the fun of fake dating with some serious emotion as the pair revisit their past and bond in the present, validating each other’s struggles and realizing they each love who the other has become. Determined Nora and swoony Derek prove a perfect match. Agent: Kim Lionetti, BookEnds Literary.

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Hathaway Lee and Will Damron join forces to deliver this captivating romance. Nora, depicted by Lee, is on the brink of achieving her career aspirations as a sports agent. However, her journey takes an unexpected turn when her first client is her former college flame, Derek Pender, voiced by Damron. Their past breakup casts a shadow over their newfound professional relationship. However, despite the tension a spontaneous trip to Las Vegas sparks a reconciliation, culminating in an impulsive marriage. This sets off a chain of events that challenge their perceptions and deepen their connection. Lee and Damron exhibit remarkable fluidity as they navigate the banter, smoothly adjusting their voices to embody each character. Lee's raspy voice adds depth to Nora's lighthearted tone. S.K.G. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine
    • Library Journal

      May 31, 2024

      Sports agent Nora Mackenzie gets her big break when she lands NFL tight end Derek Pender as a client. There's just one problem: Derek was the college boyfriend Nora devastated when she dumped him without explanation nearly a decade ago. Together, they come up with a list of rules to keep the past out of their professional relationship. Unfortunately, those good intentions go out the window when they wake up after a night in Vegas to find that they've gotten married. Instead of facing the humiliation of their drunken debacle, they decide to lean in, salvage their reputations, and pretend to be a perfectly happy couple--but is it really an act? Adams (Practice Makes Perfect) presents a heartwarming, humorous contemporary romance with a delightful deluge of tropes. Though not slated as a series, this is a companion novel to Adams's The Cheat Sheet. Narrators Hathaway Lee and Will Damron give playful performances of this engaging enemies-to-lovers story. They expertly portray every emotion, from tender to torrid. VERDICT This audio will appeal to listeners seeking a steamy, sporty second-chance rom-com. Recommended for fans of Libby Hubscher, Chloe Liese, and Tessa Bailey.--Lauren Hackert

      Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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