Rule #1: Don’t fall in love.As a single dad, my life revolves around my daughter. No complaints…until my ex-wife forces my hand over custody.I needed a cover story. In steps Katharine Morello. My best friend’s sister is ready and willing to be my fake fiancée.Overnight we’re engaged. A temporary arrangement.No sex.No strings attached.No complications.Easy, right?Not quite. The last few months, … complications.
Easy, right?
Not quite. The last few months, I’ve been doing dirty things to her in my imagination. But that’s all they’ll ever be. Fantasies.
Rule #2: Don’t give in to temptation.
Neither of us is looking for a relationship. Been there. Done that. Even drank the Kool-Aid.
So, you see, I can resist beautiful, sexy Katharine. It doesn’t matter she’s hot as f*ck with an amazing personality to boot. All I have to do is NOT touch her.
I’ve got this.
Spoiler Alert…One night make-believe merges with reality. Sparks fly—and burn.
Now I want her. All of her.
Rule #3: See rule #1—don’t fall in love.
Man. Hindsight’s a bitch.
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I am a sucker for a friend’s to lover novel and this was no different i absolutely loved every second was utterly engrossed in the story. I also enjoy a single dad storyline reading the struggles of being a single parent is relatable. The chemistry between Kate and Lucas is of the chart hot like steaming hot ladies had me rather hot under the collar. It’s a beautifully written story with some drama and very steamy scenes….fantastic.
Lucas and Kate have known each other most of their lives. Lucas is scarred from his previous failure of a marriage that ended in a nasty divorce but on the bright side a beautiful daughter. Lucas is afraid to try again but has always had a deep down want for Kate. After Lucas’s ex wife tries to paint him as a wild guy not fit to raise his daughter he is wary to do anything that can make him lose his daughter. I loved how these two blunder their way to hopefully find each other. I especially loved the sassy six year old Emma! She’s awesome.
Rules of Engagement: A Single Dad Romance (Platonically Complicated Book 3) by Mika Jolie
4 Stars
This is my second read by this author and it was written very very well. I love her style of writing and the flow of her stories are spot on.
I really liked the characters in this book but I had a hard time connecting with the storyline. I never felt the seriousness of what was going on and although a good Dad it just felt like the part Lucas should have been most worried about didn’t come through to me, it was more about constantly reminding himself he could not be with Kate and everything felt like it was too focussed on them than what was going on. This might have just been me and maybe if I read it again I would feel different but the inner thoughts got to be a bit too much for me in some parts.
Now in saying all of that, I still read every word and never even thought about putting it down and will absolutely read more by this author. This was simply a personal issue I had and does not reflect in any way on this author’s writing.
I do recommend reading it and I will read it again in the future.
The Platonically Complicated Series is a fun one. I like that each book in the series can be read as a stand-alone and that there are storylines and characters that cross over.
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT checks the boxes of many different genres, all that I like to read. It’s like a dream come true. Told from the male point of view, both main characters break the fourth wall… Him by speaking directly to the reader and her through her blog.
This was a quick and easy read that I read in on sitting. It is filled with humor and romance, great friendships and a best friend’s sister. The story line is complete and the story flows well from beginning to end.
I recommend this story, this series and this author.
I am a full on suck for a single dad romance! I don’t know what makes me fall in love with them but they are the best and this doesn’t disappoint! This book was sweet friends to lovers romance that covered all the bases of everything I look for.
I loved Lucas. He didn’t want to give up the rights to his daughter so his BF, Kate, stood up, but quickly that muddled the feelings. His feelings turned to her but he was conflicted because he was burned before and he wasn’t sure he could trust again.
I’m always a sucker for the single parent romance probably because I’ve been there and even though I found my HEA, I thrive on books that have single parents because they always have a piece of me!
Mika Jolie hit this one out of the ballpark! I could not put it down until I had devoured every single word from beginning to end, and I loved every single uninterrupted moment of it! (Such a rare mommy occurrence LOL!) I have read several of her works before, but none of the Platonically Complicated Books and I am sad that I haven’t now, but bonus is I now have some to go devour while I wait for the next book to come out in the series.
Rules of Engagement is all about Lucas and Kate. Might I just say I absolutely adore Lucas! He is the perfect book boyfriend material ladies!! Step back I think I have claimed this one as my favorite of 2019 so far!! (Granted we are only in February LOL) He has a bit of it all! Including the hot swoony single dad vibes, gets me every time!
Both Lucas and Kate are best of friends. Their friendship has managed to stay platonic and the thoughts of more has been kept within the confines of their fantasies. Everything is about to change though when a plan to help out Lucas with his ex wife from hades starts to complicate things in all the right ways! These two were absolutely dynamite together! So much fun to read and I just couldn’t get enough! Definitely one to add to the re-read list! Can’t wait to find out what will come next! Thanks for such a fantastic read Ms. Jolie!!
Rules of Engagement: A Single Dad Romance (Platonically Complicated Book 3) by Mika Jolie is a friend to lovers romance story that leaves you with a big sigh and feeling good. I love Mika’s writing style and her characters are always realistic but this story I loved. It was told in the male POV and I loved the difference it placed on the whole feel of the story. It was fun and delightful and damn was it sexy. The plot is simplistic yet the complexity of the emotions involved show the real and true multiple layers our characters.
Lucas’s ex is making waves and threatens the one thing he loves more than life, his daughter. Just when things seem impossible one of his best friends offers their help. One that will change the course of his life. BUT Bro code stands in his way to true happiness.
I thoroughly enjoyed the journey from friends to lovers. Jolie’s writing is always a delight and I look forward to reading more from her in the future. Light, fun and easy, with a healthy dose of chemistry and attraction that steams up the sheets makes for a wonderful read.
If you love a forbidden romance story, then Rules of Engagement is just what you need.
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT A PLATONICALLY COMPLICATED NOVEL by MIKA JOLIE
Five Stars
Most people will go above and beyond for family and friends. This holds true in this story. Kate is Lucas’s best friend and things start to look a little different. I didn’t like how afraid Kate was to express herself to Lucas. I prefer my characters to have a backbone. This romance was thought out perfectly. The author took the time to build a relationship meant to last. Lucas is a perfect gentlemen. He doesn’t push Kate and let’s her find her way to him on her own. I dislike people who use their children as weapons to hang. I really enjoyed the relationships between the characters all have a bond and it made fighting for Emma easy.
Rules of Engagement, by Mika Jolie, is the third book of the Platonically Complicated series. This single dad romance that is sweet, witty, fully charged and a great read!! Lucas and Kate burn the pages of this story with their push and pull; their dynamic creates such a great story line, you cannot resist it. Lucas is a strong character; it plays well through the story with his strong values where they relate to his daughter and the lengths he is willing to go to ensure she has the best life. No wonder Kate is willing to stick up for him and give him the additional help he needs. Kate is sassy, spirited and her own individual that shines. She is magnetic and others cannot help but to admire her, as well as, be drawn to her. Mika Jolie is a talented writer and her stories are always a reading pleasure and Rules of Engagement sits firmly in a must read category for romance lovers that enjoy a little bit of drama, with a dash of hot/sexy and a pinch of something tasty to go along with it!
Rules of Engagement by Mika Jolie a five-star read that will engage you. This is the third novel in the Platonically Complicated books, and I have loved them all in order. Lucas has the outstanding job of telling us his story and he will tell it in a way that will make you fall so hard for him, he is just such a compelling character when he gives you his story he shows you everything including his heart and his love for his daughter he will warm even the darkest of hearts.
Rules of Engagement: A Single Dad Romance, (Platonically Complicated Book 3) by Mika Jolie. I have read most of this author’s work and I can honestly say, I truly enjoyed them all and this book was no different.
This could be either a forbidden friends type of a book or even a best friends little sister book but either way it was a fabulous read. Lucas wants to focus on his life with his daughter but his ex wife is wanting to make things extremely difficult for him. When his best friends younger sister, Kate, who is also a great friend to him, comes up with a way to calm the bitter custody battle. She will become his “fake” fiancé. Sounds like an amazing plan….. except that Lucas has been having thoughts about Kate for a while now…. and Kate has always had a crush on Lucas. What could possibly go wrong, or right………. All I know is that this is definitely a must read!! You will fall in love!!
Rules of Engagement: A Single Dad romance (Platonically Complicated book 3) by Mika Jolie
5 stars
What a book. I love single dad romances, along with friends to lovers and this was both.
Lucas and Kate are close friends and when Lucas is in a custody battle , Kate steps in to do the unthinkable. As they set rules for this unexpected journey, they realize they’re guarding themselves but also secretly hoping to break every rule they make!
I was hooked from page one,and while this is book 3 it read as a standalone. I only wish we got kate’s POV in some scenes.
Rules of Engagement by Mika Jolie is book three in the Platonically Complicated Series. This is a cute story with just the right mixture of romance, comedy and sex scenes. The story is told from Lucas’s point of view and you get a front row seat for everything that is going on with his nasty ex wife. I love the relationship between Kate and Lucas, the way they are as friends is fun and relaxed, they are comfortable with each other, they trust each other. Then you add in a small complication that is a blessing in disguise, as they figure out how to make things work along with if they should act on their hidden desires can they take that next big leap. Or will everything end when their fake engagement does….
Rules of Engagement is a brilliant friends to lovers read that is fast paced and easy flowing and has you hooked. This is my second read from Mika Jolie and has proven again how great her writing is, it has given me even more reasons to read more of her books and what else is to come to this series.
She has created a brilliant plot line that could really be a real and relatable thing, she has created lovable and relatable characters in Lucas & Kate, you will be captivated by this story from the start and you will be eagerly following our main characters Lucas and Kate’s journey. These two have a great connection and chemistry right from the start and it only continues to grow.
This story has romance and some steamy scenes, there is plenty of bantering, back and forth and flirting between the two main characters. It was good just to see two genuine brilliant characters get a story worth reading.
I really enjoyed this book, and was so glad I got the chance to delve into this authors writing. I highly recommend this read you will not want to miss it.
5 Star
Rules of Engagement: A Single Dad Romance (Platonically Complicated Book 3) by Mika Jolie is the third book in this series and my favorite yet.i was drawn in from the beginning and couldn’t put it down once I started reading. The story flows well,characters are well developed and they make you feel like you are going right along with them. This is a friends to lovers story that will take you on a journey.These two have great chemistry Sometimes Rules are meant to be broken. Wanna find out what happens? I highly recommend reading this Book to find out.i can’t wait to read more from this Author.
Mika Jolie….nothing more is needed. I have NEVER read a book by her I haven’t loved. This is no different. The written was perfect, the characters were great and the story was 5+ stars!
I really couldn’t say anything bad about this book. Lucas has custody over his daughter Emma. She means the absolute world to him. He would do anything to keep things justbthe way they are. His ex wife is back and wants to take him to court for custody saying he’s an unfit parent and he has different women around him all the time.
His best friend’s sister who happens to be one of his best friends poses as his fake fiancé. The only problem is, Lucas is extremely attracted to Kate and she has started in some of his hottest fantasies over the last year. Since Kate and Lucas are so comfortable around each other, it’s easy to pretend. They even kiss in public to make it known. However, Kate’s brother isn’t to happy about this plan. Before long, Kate and Lucas are sending flirty texts and then Lucas sends Kate a picture he normally wouldn’t send someone. One thing leads to another and they end up making a deal of what they are willing to do during their fake engagement.
The only rule is, they cannot fall for each other. What are the chances of that happening between now and a week from now when Lucas has to go to court? I say very likely!!! Will this ruin their amazing friendship they have had for over two decades or will they both be able to get past it?
Such a great book!!!
Rules of Engagement
By Mika Jolie
5 stars
I absolutely adored this story. I’ve been so lucky to read a few books by this author now and I love her writing style, she always manages to sweep me up in her stories and I can never put them down until I have finished.
I fell in love with Lucas straight away; he was just such a genuinely lovely person. He had clearly been hurt in the past but the devotion he showed to his daughter was admirable – it was clear just how much she meant to him. I loved that the story was written from Lucas’ point of view it was nice to see the male side for once.
It didn’t take me long to fall in love with Kate either – I really, really wanted the two of them to end up together – I thought that they were perfect! Although we didn’t get any POV chapters from Kate we did get the little input from her blog pieces which gave a little insight into her as a person.
I thought that this was a really, sweet story with wonderful characters. I 100% recommend it and can’t wait for more from this author again!
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Rules of Engagement
Mika Jolie
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Rules of Engagement is a really good book. In my opinion, the highlight of the book was the narration.
The book is all narrated by Lucas and he speaks directly to the reader. I thought it was original and stimulating.
The relationship between Lucas and Kate is explosive. I don’t know how they managed to stay on the friend zone for so long.
I wish the other characters had appeared more, especially Emma, but it’s my preference, nothing that jeopardize the quality of the book.
It was an easy, fast and pleasurable. I hope you like, too.
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Rules of Engagement
Mika Jolie
Agradeço por ter, generosamente, me fornecido o ARC em troca de uma resenha honesta.
Rules of Engagement é um livro muito bom. O que mais se destacou nele, na minha opinião, foi a narração.
O livro é todo narrado por Lucas e ele fala diretamente com o leitor. Eu achei original e estimulante.
A relação entre o Lucas e a Kate é explosiva. Eu não sei como eles conseguiram ficar na zona da amizade por tanto tempo.
Eu gostaria que os outros personagens tivessem aparecido mais, principalmente a Emma, mas é uma preferência minha, nada que prejudique a qualidade do livro.
Foi uma leitura fácil, rápida e agradável. Espero que vocês gostem também.
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Rules of Engagement: A Single Dad Romance (Platonically Complicated Book 3) By Mika Jolie. What’s not to love about a devoted single dad? Nothing in my point of view, I love a story about fate stepping in a bringing two deserving people together in amazing ways. And these two main characters definitely deserve some pushes. This book had me completely drawn in from page one with its well written storyline and characters that I connected with. It’s well paced and the author does a wonderful job of telling a story that kept me hooked until the very end. Sometimes in life rules are meant to be broken, right? I’m giving this book a five star review and highly recommend it. Can’t wait to read more from this author.
Rules of Engagement: A Single Dad Romance (Platonically Complicated Book 3)
By Mika Jolie
Rated 5 stars
I was so excited to see this! I loved the first two in the series and couldn’t wait to see if Cam or Luc got a story! My prayers have been answered and this is Lucas’ (Luc). It is a best friend to lovers and add the component of a single dad in there. Kids always make things different and this is no exception. This one is told from Lucas’ POV. He isn’t as harsh as Dean was in his book. I’m guessing it’s because the Dad in him mellowed everything out a bit. There are many great moments and it was nice seeing Cori, Dean and Cam again. Cam was such a little instigator. He is fun and full of wit. I enjoyed what he called Lucas’ ex-wife!! So funny! What a great friend!
A couple of my favorite lines from the story:
“Men might wear the pants but the women control the zipper”
“We are all imperfectly perfect and beauty begins within”
When I started Chapter 38 I couldn’t help the smile that came over my face. Now don’t skip ahead but just know what is waiting for you when you get there.
I enjoy reading Mika Jolie’s stories. She is a one-click author for me. With that being said I didn’t love this as much as Dean/Cori’s, at least until the ending. That ending was wonderful! At times I could see the connection these two have. Looking back…overall it’s a great addition to the series and I eagerly look for the next book. Or really any book by this author :-).