funstm
Written on Jan 16, 2021
- ISBN10 099902535X
- ISBN13 9780999025352
- Publish Date 5 December 2018
- Publish Status Active
- Imprint Three Legacies, LLC
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 266
- Language English
Reviews
stacey_is_sassy
Written on Dec 7, 2018
I don't know why, but my tolerance for New Adult - College is completely different to New Adult - Contemporary. I LOVE New Adult - College. I think it helps that Sara Ney's characters generally are at College to work hard, get their degree, and prepare for the next stage in their lives. Sure, there's drunken shenanigans and immaturity that leads to mistakes but it's not the focus of the story. Most of her characters are thoughtful, hard-working and determined to succeed. I absolutely loved Jock Rule from beginning to end.
I'm married to a bearded man so I loved that Kip, the main character was bearded too. His character was refreshingly different. At first, he comes across as an absolute jerk, but as time goes on and we get to know him better, you come to understand why he's become that way. When he sees Teddy standing alone at a Jock Party, he's intrigued and goes out of his way to find out more.
Teddy is a bit of a pushover and is forever being taken advantage of by her supposed best friend. It's something Teddy has always tolerated but when she's called out on it by a mammoth bearded jerk, it embarrasses her. The stranger decides that she needs a "hairy godmother" to guide her through the challenges of gaining a backbone. Shy and timid Teddy is not at all keen, but Kip - the hairy godmother, is determined and gives her Rules to follow.
I loved that Kip is very different from most rich kids and if anything, just wants to be normal. He hides his pretty face behind his beard because he wants to be appreciated for himself not his looks or bank balance. I had a huge smile on my face when I realised that Kip's sport was Rugby. Both my boys play rugby and it cracked me up when it was described as such a vicious and bloody sport. I had a bit of a chuckle when the author talks about the players wearing cups to protect their bits and pieces, and had to share it with my boys. My boys gave me a smirk but were very quizzical too, on how you can play rugby with a cup in. You don't wear cups in Australia.
This story, while fairly short, packed a lot into it. We see Kip learn to drop his barriers and let Teddy see the real him. As the story progressed, Teddy comes to realise that she doesn't deserve to be ignored, disregarded or used as she has been up until now. Her strength grows with her confidence and she even comes to realise that she can't always judge a book by its cover.
I loved that both Teddy and Kip start their relationship based on friendship and scoffed at the idea of them being together. When the time came for things to change, you knew that their attraction is not based solely on lust which was refreshing.
Jock Rule was thoroughly entertaining and left me with a big goofy smile at the end. It was very sexy without being overly sexual. By that, I mean that the characters don't get to the nitty gritty from the start. It was slow moving with intimate touches that showed their connection forming. No slam bam in this one and I loved it more for it.
I loved all of the characters I met, enjoyed the storyline and believed that Kip and Teddy had something special that would last. I definitely recommend Jock Rule and I can't wait to read more of Sara Ney's stories in the future.
Romance Schmomance
Written on Oct 24, 2018
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I'm certain with every new book that comes out in this series, it'll be my favorite. I was wondering how Sara was going to top Jock Row, but she definitely did with Jock Rule.
So many points for this awesome book! One, I'm a rugby fan and New Zealand's All Black's team is my favorite, which is totally besides the point. But Sara had it down when literally very little people care about rugby in the U.S. Downright blasphemy if you ask me! So I was totally for the bearded brute who just happens to be Kip.
The warning that Sara gave me was to read this slowly. Do you know how hard that is to do?! I did my best to take her advice and managed to read it over a couple of days... Sorry, that was the best I could do. But I'm so glad that I did, it made the reading experience so much better. You really enjoy every single moment between Kip and Teddy and yes, there are so many amazing and hilarious moments you'll just absolutely love between them.
I really loved that this wasn't an insta-love, they gradually became friends in probably the most unique way. And I enjoyed every little bit of the growth of their relationship during the book.
There's really so much below the surface of Kip and Teddy. Teddy is such a shy, hardworking and loyal person. A bit of a doormat in the beginning, but my goodness does she bloom. All thanks to Kip for being totally honest with her and bringing her out of her shell. And Kip, a guy who has no tolerance for BS and doesn't mess around. And his relationship with his sister is the absolute best, love their text conversations so darn much!
Of course, Kip has his secrets too. And I get why he hid his true identity to many people. He wanted to pave his own path and not be known for his namesake.
Seriously, guys! There's so much to love about this story between the witty dialogue, the utmost swoon-worthy moments and just the feels as something more grows between them.
Sara Ney is easily one of my favorite authors out there! Her stories are always flawless and every chapter flows effortlessly into one other.
Absolutely can't wait for the next one!