When my brothers all but force me to go out with them the weekend before the school year begins, I don’t expect anything more than a few drinks and some laughs. What happens is better than I could’ve hoped for.I meet a strikingly beautiful woman who’s new in town. Our night starts with us laughing and drinking in the bar, moves to my bed, and ends with her disappearing into the night without any … without any exchange of information.
Monday morning, she walks into my calculus class and knocks the breath from my lungs.
My one-night stand is now my student.
Never one to cross the line and always one to play by the rules, I make sure to tell her nothing more can happen. But as time goes on, I start wanting to erase the line and throw the rule book out the window. Because even though it’s against the rules to be with her, I feel like, with Nova, I can find happiness again. But she deserves more than becoming my dirty little secret.
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Yess!! I have been waiting for Elijah’s book and I loved every page of his story. Elijah and Nova’s story was everything. Student teacher romance is one of my favorites and Elijah’s story did not disappoint. I wanted Elijah to have a HEA ever since the first Kingston Brothers story and Nova is exactly what he needed. This forbidden drama filled romance was steamy and had me intrigued from the beginning. Another great Kingston Brothers book!
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie’s Book Reports.
When my brothers all but force me to go out with them the weekend before the school year begins, I don’t expect anything but a few drinks and some laughs. What happens is better than I could’ve hoped for. I meet a strikingly beautiful woman who’s new in town. Our night starts with us laughing and drinking in the bar, moves to my bed and ends with er disappearing into the night without any exchange of information. Monday morning, she walks into my calculus class and knocks he breath from my lungs. My one-night stand is now my student. Never one to cross the line and always one to play by the rules, I make sure to tell her nothing more can happen. But as time goes on, I start wanting to erase the line and throw the rule book out the window. Because even though it’s against the rules to be withe her, I feel like, with Nova, I can find happiness again. But she deserves more than becoming my dirty little secret.
This is the third book in the Kingston Brother’s Series from Isabel Lucero. I have read the second book but not the first so you can read this book as a standalone. However I can promise you that your going to love it so much you are going to go back and read On The Rocks, and Truth or Dare. These Kingston brothers sure do know how to steal a readers heart and fast. This is the story of Elijah Kingston. He in my opinion or from what I got of him out of the second book is the more serious of the three brothers. He is very responsible and never breaks the rules. After everything that his family has been through he is the one who makes sure they are all happy and this has cost him his own happiness. One night out before the start of college classes where Elijah is a calculus teacher and he meets Nova Rivera and has the most amazing night of his life. However she disappears into the night without him knowing and you can imagine that they are both pretty shocked when they walk into class and there they see each other again. These two have some smoking hot chemistry from the start and just like Elijah her life has not been easy and she is trying to recover from an event that turned her world upside down. These two deserve happiness, and together they will find it even if it is against the rules. I loved it and you all will too.
I was so excited to read Elijah’s story as he is the oldest of the four Kingston Brothers who is always putting others before himself. Isabel did not disappoint! I loved everything about Elijah and Nova. One of the characters, Barbara, said something that rings true; “Quit looking for excuses to not try. Not every relationship has the perfect beginning.”. Sometimes you have to throw the rule book out and follow your heart. Elijah and Nova are the perfect example of taking a chance on love.
Great storyline and character development made this book a hot and enjoyable read! I could not put it down it was that good!
This is one amazing book. The characters will have you begging for more and the authors fantastic writing style will have you forgetting this is a novel and not real life.
If you want to escape everyday life this is the one for you
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The Kingston Brothers series is so good and finally the brooding brother Elijah gets a story! I love these books you just fall in love with the whole family. All the books are standalones so it’s ok to start where ever.
Elijah is the oldest brother and has the father figure going for him. He took care of his brothers and basically raised his youngest. He has no desire to be in a relationship he’s a one night stand kinda guy.
After an amazing one night stand he gets to thinking maybe he wants more and more of Nova. To bad he didn’t get her number…. until the first day of class when none other than the sexy Nova walks in to his class.
Having to fight their feelings for each other to keep it professional they also have a big age gap. This book was so good. Of course our other favorite Kingston brothers show up so we get to see more of all of them.
Add in a pinch of drama to make it a little more difficult to make this forbidden romance work. This book was really good. It was written so well I didn’t want it to end. Everyone loves a little student teacher love. It could have gone longer but hopefully we will see more of all of them in another book there is still a 4th brother who needs to find love.
another amazing book in this series! i couldn’t stop reading, i had to know what happened next.
4.5 review
So loving the Kingston Brothers
Elijah is the last of the brothers and is my favourite.
He does whatever it takes to make his family happy. Family is everything, his first priority… until he meets Nova.
The chemistry between these two is off the charts.
Will Elijah learn to put himself first, even if it means going out of his comfort zone and into forbidden territory. Will he get his HEA
I’m not usually a fan of age gap romances but this one just worked.
I was given an ARC, but voluntarily chose to review
* A review copy was provided by the author *
Sometimes breaking the rules can lead to something really special!!!
That is the theme that came out of Against the Rules by Isabel Lucero.
This book was AMAZING!!! One of the best student/teacher, age gap romances I have read in a long time. If these tropes are your cup of tea, then you really need to read this book!!!
I was instantly drawn into this book from the very beginning. What I loved the most about this book was that it wasn’t drawn out/slowed down or added drama just for drama sake. Yes there is angst and there is drama, but not what we normally see in a book with these tropes. I found this very refreshing and it made this story feel fresh and unique.
This book can be read as a complete standalone and in any order. There are reoccurring characters from the last two books but I don’t think that there are any major spoilers if you read these books out of order. This book was so well written and I loved the flow and pace of the story. Nova and Elijah were amazing characters.
I loved watching Nova open Elijah’s eyes to a new world where breaking the rules isn’t all that bad. Even though there is a 14 year age difference I thought they worked well together. I loved their banter and the chemistry was off the charts HOT!!! I loved them so much I couldn’t help but root for their HEA!!!
I loved that we got a little bit of a build up for Merrick’s story…the youngest Kingston brother. I am guessing his story is next and I am looking forward to reading it.
This story had everything I look for in a 5 star read. I felt all the emotions I want to feel when reading a romance story. I laughed, swooned, yelled and even got teary eyed. I guess I just love when a book sucks me in and I feel what the characters feel.
I can’t recommend this book enough. If you love a book with an age gap, student/teacher and of course is forbidden, then this book is for you. I also loved the added suspense aspect she added to the storyline….it kept me hanging on until it was all revealed. Add this book to your TBR list NOW!!! and 1-click it once it releases!!!
Oh my goodness! You are going to love this one as much as I love this one!
After reading the last book (this one can be read on its own), I could hardly wait for Elijah to get his HEA. He has been the caregiver for his three youngest brothers since he was in college and always placed there needs ahead of his. Very noble of him don’t you think?
Elijah and Nova meet one night at a bar… and I’m guessing you know what happens. Then on Monday morning, she enters his classroom as his student! Whoa – forbidden romance!!!
Student/teacher
14 year age gap
Isabel sure knows how to write a steamy story to capture your attention and make you not want to sleep or work the next morning!
I highly recommend you read this story!
All the feels! A story you won’t be able to put down!
I was so curious about Elijah from the two first books in the series! And I’m not disappointed. Nova and Elijah have chemistry from the first encounter! An amazing student-teacher romance not to be missed!