My whole life I’ve been told I was good for one thing. I was the family pawn, a pretty face to do their bidding.Then I met him, and I dared to see a future where he could make me whole again. But Lang has a secret – one that excites me. Now, I only want to play by his rules. But in his future, he sees things I can’t physically give him. Will he leave me like everyone else does?LangstonPower and … and control—I demand it. I never had it as a kid, but now my life is arranged and ordered as I like. Then she comes into my life; young and inexperienced, and willing to surrender. I’m ready to give up everything for my sweet Candy. But she gives me all her power. I hold it in my hands.
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Color Blind does need to be read before Rules of Submission, this is a different couple, but the situation they are dealing with started in Color Blind and they are dealing with the aftermath in this book. Color Blind took us on a twist and turn journey, not just for Liz and Iz but also for Candace and Lang. Now they have to deal with the aftermath of everything that happened. Candace having to deal with everything that she has learned as well as healing from her injuries. Lang having took one look at Candace knew that she was his, so took the opportunity after she was released from the rehab center to move her in with him. The two are still very much learning about each other, and when Candace learns that Lang is a Dom, she is very open to learning about the submissive side of things. More than happy to show her, Lang and Candace start to dive deeper into their relationship, but is Candace using this new way of life to avoid the real problems? In a relationship that is based on trust and honesty, how will Lang feel when he learns that Candace is hiding a secret from him?
I loved the BDSM aspect of this story, the way it was played out was done very well and tasteful. In this series there is a lot of back to the past scenes, some I felt were very prudent to the storyline, while others just weren’t necessary. I understood why Tillie was mentioned but I truly didn’t see how the majority of the past glimpses with her were important to the storyline. This has major drama, danger, violence, some spankings but only the good kind, and some really steamy bits. I give this 4 stars.
OMG!!! Seriously cannot get enough of this author! She makes me swoon with how she writes. I become Involved with the characters and need to know more. She demands your attention from the first word, and before you know it, it’s the end of the book.
With this story, Candy is going through tough times. She faces her past and all the painful memories. Lang and her are so good together because they have such a tortured past. They save each other through the whole story. They truly are a couple that help and support each other through everything tough.
The author shines a light on how the world of bdsm can be a saving grace for some people. Candy embraces it and it is a beautiful part of their story.
I loved this story so so much and cannot wait for the next part to come. She writes touchy subjects, but makes then approachable and tasteful. You get all the elements of a romance you could ever need. Loved this story!!
I really admire Candace in this next book of the Fans of Football series. Leigh Lennon brings so many releiand interesting elements into this series so far that I’m intrigued by how she tactfully incorporates so much in such a clever way. Candace has been through so much in her young life and it’s a wonder how she manages to hold it all together considering her experiences! Langston is a supportive and understanding kindred spirit to her and together they find a consensual way to meet their unique needs and desires. I can’t express how much I enjoyed the topics and the way Leigh Lennon skillfully wove a truly emotional read! Can’t wait for more from this author!
I had been waiting for Lang and Candys story for a long time. I didn’t know what to expect but I am absolutely gobsmacked at how much I LOVED it!! Getting to know them in Color Blind was just the tip of the iceberg for these two broken souls. As you are reading about Candice and what her life was like it just breaks your heart.I was All over the place while reading their story. And Langston was another heartbreaking life.
Beyond this their story is so damn good and worth several Kleenex boxes that you’ll need. There is a hot as heck scenes that will make you blush.
The ending was freaking awesome and I really Loved it!!
OMFG!!! Leigh Lennon Did it Again with RULES OF SUBMISSION!! Candace aka Candy and Langston aka Lang Story was such a Rollercoaster ride of Emotional distress and Heartwreching Aches that will have your Jaw Dropping several times! It had so many different Types of TWISTS AND TURNS INTO the UNKNOWN that Have your own thoughts going through the characters mindset. Two broken hearts trying to find out how to move forward with the darkness that over shadows their childhood lives.
Lang and Candy find solace within each other’s company and their chemistry is OFF the Charts Steamy Hot! Their Story is Beautifully written with little surprises as stepping stones that lead you to a WTF moment page after page! This a Definitely Must Read Book with its Dark and Entertaining secrets.
Leigh Lennon will Not Disappoint you when you enter her World of Words! I am One of Her BIGGEST Fans and She Had Me at the Very Beginning of Rules of Submission!!!
O.M.G… once I started I couldn’t stop reading, I had to know what was going to happen!!
Lang may seem put together on the outside but just like Candy, he feels broken and unlovable on the inside. With the twisted, dark and horrible pasts these two have they find the light they need to start healing themselves and each other. There story is absolutely beautiful!!
Forewarning, to understand some of the characters in this story you really need to read Color Blind (Fans of Football book 1) first and trust me you won’t be disappointed with either of them!!
3.5 stars
After reading Color Blind, I was looking forward to reading Candy & Lang’s story. But once I started reading Rules of Submission, I had a hard time connecting to the story. The BDSM aspect of the story didn’t bother me at all, and I thought their upbringings were extremely heartbreaking. But overall, I truly struggled to connect with Candy & Lang how I had hoped. I can’t even pinpoint exactly what it was. Just from the start, it wasn’t there for me, but I did finish the book as I did want to see how it all played out.
Am I curious about what comes next in this series? Most definitely. This was just one of those books that didn’t hit it’s mark for me.
Another wonderful book by Leigh Lennon. After Color Blind I could not wait for Candace’s story and what we have been given by this very talented author is so much more than just a story. Candace and Langston are two characters that have been dealt one emotional blow after another throughout their lives. And when they find each other, the connection and chemistry between the two is instant and nothing like they have ever had before. With every relationship there is work and sometimes both find it hard but worth every minute. And then we are given glimpses into Langston’s world at the BDSM club and how that helps him with everything else in his life, and how that world helps Candace as well. I loved every heart wringing minute this book evoked while reading and can’t wait for the next book from this author!
Loved the intensity this book brought and how easy it was to love the characters. Another GREAT book.
I have loved each book I have read from this author. Candy and Lang story is special as it shows that when you truely love and care for someone, even though you may do stupid things, nothing can stop you from being together.
Langston has a way he lives his live and he was looking for that perfect woman to help him have the complete submission in the bedroom. Candy felt she was not good enough at times because of the way she was raised to be a pawn in her stepdad’s dealings.
This one has a lot of emotions in both of the lead characters that when you lose control sometimes you do things you think are for the best but really are not.
If you are looking for a deep emotional romance that also offers a heaping helping of steam, you do not want to pass on this book. It is book two in this series. Characters do reoccur and previous events are mentioned from book one. You can read this as a standalone but book one, Color Blind was just beyond amazing, so I say read that first. It is gut wrenching and so beautiful (I promise you will not be sorry). As far as Candy and Lang’s story it was everything I hoped it would be plus so much more. Both these characters are so likable, while being extremely complex. They both have so much painful baggage from their respective pasts and it weighs very heavily on them personally and on them as a couple. Heavy subjects are dealt with (physical and mental abuse) and the author does it with care, power and poignancy. I loved this book, I loved Color Blind and I am hoping to see more books in this series because there are so many interesting secondary characters. This is my freely posted, frank review.
Rules of Submission by Leigh Lennon
Five Stars
Rules of Submission is the second book in the Fans of Football series by Leigh Lennon. This book hooked me from the very first page and I couldn’t put it down till I’d read the very last. I knew when I started this was going to be my new favorite because Ms. Lennon writes some amazing stories, but she really out did herself with this book.
Candy and Lang’s story has me on an emotional roller coaster, heartwarming and heartbreaking, full of passion and dripping with hot sex, but it also touched on abuse . The story flowed and when I got to the end I was really hoping it would continue. I loved the way Ms. Lennon brought back characters from Color Blind. I highly recommend this book, series and author, and I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us next.
I love when two broken characters come together in a story. Candy and Lang both have their broken pasts and through this story end up put back together stronger. Leigh took my heart on a little bit of spin throughout this book but I definitely could not put this one down nor did I want to.
This book seriously pulls on your heartstrings…there is so much angst and pain in their past that they really struggle to accept the present and plan for the future. Neither Candy nor Lang have been completely honest about the secrets that they have buried but now know that they have no choice but to completely expose themselves in order to move forward.
I loved how patient Lang was with Candy and how he knew exactly what she needed; in and out of their bedroom. I feel like the BDSM was a great release for both of them and really made the difference. Then there was broken and distant Candy…. there were times that I wanted to shake her but ultimately I really enjoyed watching her grow into herself.
Then the ending was everything, it really made you see how far they had really come and I loved that they got their HEA!
I recommend grabbing your copy today and getting lost in this story!
This book is a lot more than a story on BDSM. Yes, the author gives us a glimpse into this part of our world. However, she does it in a dignified beautiful way. It may sound like that doesn’t make sense to say dignified way of BDSM but believe me when I say it does. Yes, you need an open mind to read this book. It may not be for everyone. However, as I said in the opening, there is so much more to this story. It is a love story, a mystery, a story of friendship, a story of broken individuals trying their best to find solace, love, mending, healing and beginning to live life to the fullest extent they can. It is not for the feint of heart. It has content that is very relevant today. These are subjects that are taboo but need to be dealt with in society.
The author lets us meet up with characters we met in a former book. We get to delve a little deeper into the history of these characters as their story influences this story.
We also are treated to a glorious love story. This book is full of hope. This may seem like a strange reaction to use that word. The story shows that nothing is ever truly hopeless. Sometimes the worst can bring the best. Don’t worry you get the heat, passion, the smiles and plenty of intrigue but most of all you get a story of love and hope. Candy and Lang, in their own unique way show us what true love is in all forms. I don’t do spoilers. I don’t think it’s fair to the author. You can read the blurb and if you feel this is a story you would like then read the book. I’m very curious to see if the author will write another book based on new characters we met in this book. I’d certainly read it. So if you feel adventurous and love a mystery, as well as a love story do yourself a favor and read this book.
Wow! This book pulled it out of me! Color Blind was good but Leigh did a fantastic job following that up! Candy and Lang are freaking incredible! They both deserve all the happiness! I cried very serious tears!!! And I already know who I want to read about next! The emotional attachment I formed to this book and these characters is so strong that I was not ready to let them go! And I’m quite excited to hear more from the secondary characters! They’ve all totally captivated me. I eagerly await the next installment!
5 FABULOUS STARS!! This book is fabulous…..It touched all my emotion buttons and beautifully written. Candy and Lang’s story is two broken people with terrible upbringing, but complete and beautiful together. The story is sexy, hot, entertaining and full of love. I highly recommend this book.
It definitely helps if you have read ColorBlind first, which I have, and it was fantastic! Now, on to Rules of Submission. Candy and Lang, two souls with dark pasts, coming together in this fabulous story. I loved their story. I was sucked in right from the start and couldn’t put it down.