Breaking the Rules: Box Set
(2019)(A book in the Breaking the Rules series)
An omnibus of novels by Jacki James
This box set contains the first three books in The Breaking The Rules Series
Book 1- Family Rules
Mark:
I've done the picket fence thing. And I'm about as interesting as any other accountant. Which is fine. I mean, I've got my daughter to think about. Stability and all that. But now that I'm finally out of the closet and single... I want some spice. Something or someone who's just for me. One-night stands aren't really my thing - not when I have Emma to think about.
But when a night with friends throws me in the path of a gorgeous but determined flirt and eternal bachelor, I have to make a hard decision. I feel instantly drawn to him with feelings more primal and genuine than I've ever felt before. This guy isn't looking for permanent, though, and even the idea of kids makes him look ready to bolt. Too bad I can't seem to keep my hands off the man.
Justin:
I have three rules for dating: no co-workers, no repeats, and absolutely no kids involved. And, quite frankly, I've never even felt tempted to break them. Until Mark. The adorable, geeky accountant makes my pulse race despite my better judgment.
But the guy is a father. And I know from past experience, that's a hard pass for me. So I vow to keep Mark safely in the friend zone... which turns into the friends with benefits zone... which very quickly decides to veer sharply into the zone I swore I'd never consider.
The forever zone.
Book 2- Work Rules
"Who or what you did before doesn't matter to me. I don't care how many or how often or in what way. What matters to me is what you are now. And do you know what that is? Mine, do you hear me? You are mine." ~ Alex
Nathan:
If you had to wear a warning sign what would it say? We've all seen that question make the rounds on the internet. That's easy, if I had to wear a warning sign it would say Not Enough.That's what my parents taught me when they tossed me out at fifteen when I came out as gay. That's what my long-term boyfriend taught me when he cheated on me and made it clear he never saw me as forever material. So yeah, maybe I sleep around a bit. But sex is easy. There is no risk involved in a one night stand, and I have to say that worked just fine for me. Until Alex.
Alex:
I know one thing, even though I've never been in a relationship with a man before, I want Nathan... and not just for a night. I thought getting him to break his rule about not dating co-workers would be my biggest problem. But convincing the beautiful man he's worthy of a forever-relationship is proving to be the greatest challenge of all. But I'm willing to try because I won't settle for anything less than everything with Nathan, and I know he's worth it.
Book3 - Marriage Rules
After one incriminating photo outs him to his parents, Stevie loses everything: his family, his home, and his shot at finishing his degree. He's at a loss what to do until the guy he's been crushing on makes him an offer he can't refuse.
Coming off a jilted engagement, Casey is done with relationships, swearing off marriage forever. But when he discovers sweet, sexy Stevie in financial trouble, Casey can't help but step up and offer to marry him so he can qualify for finical aid and fulfill his dream of becoming a teacher.
They're determined to keep this marriage a temporary arrangement by setting firm rules and sticking to them. The most import rule of all? Absolutely no falling in love. But the longer these two are together, the closer they get to crossing the line.
Once emotions get involved, who will break the marriage rules first?
Genre: Gay Romance
Book 1- Family Rules
Mark:
I've done the picket fence thing. And I'm about as interesting as any other accountant. Which is fine. I mean, I've got my daughter to think about. Stability and all that. But now that I'm finally out of the closet and single... I want some spice. Something or someone who's just for me. One-night stands aren't really my thing - not when I have Emma to think about.
But when a night with friends throws me in the path of a gorgeous but determined flirt and eternal bachelor, I have to make a hard decision. I feel instantly drawn to him with feelings more primal and genuine than I've ever felt before. This guy isn't looking for permanent, though, and even the idea of kids makes him look ready to bolt. Too bad I can't seem to keep my hands off the man.
Justin:
I have three rules for dating: no co-workers, no repeats, and absolutely no kids involved. And, quite frankly, I've never even felt tempted to break them. Until Mark. The adorable, geeky accountant makes my pulse race despite my better judgment.
But the guy is a father. And I know from past experience, that's a hard pass for me. So I vow to keep Mark safely in the friend zone... which turns into the friends with benefits zone... which very quickly decides to veer sharply into the zone I swore I'd never consider.
The forever zone.
Book 2- Work Rules
"Who or what you did before doesn't matter to me. I don't care how many or how often or in what way. What matters to me is what you are now. And do you know what that is? Mine, do you hear me? You are mine." ~ Alex
Nathan:
If you had to wear a warning sign what would it say? We've all seen that question make the rounds on the internet. That's easy, if I had to wear a warning sign it would say Not Enough.That's what my parents taught me when they tossed me out at fifteen when I came out as gay. That's what my long-term boyfriend taught me when he cheated on me and made it clear he never saw me as forever material. So yeah, maybe I sleep around a bit. But sex is easy. There is no risk involved in a one night stand, and I have to say that worked just fine for me. Until Alex.
Alex:
I know one thing, even though I've never been in a relationship with a man before, I want Nathan... and not just for a night. I thought getting him to break his rule about not dating co-workers would be my biggest problem. But convincing the beautiful man he's worthy of a forever-relationship is proving to be the greatest challenge of all. But I'm willing to try because I won't settle for anything less than everything with Nathan, and I know he's worth it.
Book3 - Marriage Rules
After one incriminating photo outs him to his parents, Stevie loses everything: his family, his home, and his shot at finishing his degree. He's at a loss what to do until the guy he's been crushing on makes him an offer he can't refuse.
Coming off a jilted engagement, Casey is done with relationships, swearing off marriage forever. But when he discovers sweet, sexy Stevie in financial trouble, Casey can't help but step up and offer to marry him so he can qualify for finical aid and fulfill his dream of becoming a teacher.
They're determined to keep this marriage a temporary arrangement by setting firm rules and sticking to them. The most import rule of all? Absolutely no falling in love. But the longer these two are together, the closer they get to crossing the line.
Once emotions get involved, who will break the marriage rules first?
Genre: Gay Romance
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