My one rule…the only firm rule? Never date clients.After a few days in a mountaintop mansion, all I want is Tom. Everything is different.The tables have turned, I’m changed, forever. What’s different with him? Boundaries are blurred. Rules shattered.It doesn’t matter that he’s a basketball player making billions. Not with those hands! But Tom Marko has a dark past he’s hiding from me—from … Marko has a dark past he’s hiding from me—from everyone.
And now, it’s determined to destroy him, destroy us, destroy everything.
After knowing the truth, can I really be ALL IN?
THE RULE is the first installment of the All In series. At 95,000 words, this sizzling novel features a love-at-first sight romance and a guaranteed HEA.
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A-MA-ZING BOOK‼‼A Must Read! This is my first Maggie Cole book and I’m completely “All In” with this author. This book should be made into a movie. It’s got it all… Intrigue, Drama, Murder, Secrets, Love and lots of incredibly HOT Sex!!! The love story between Tom & Olivia is epic. Hot steamy romance right from the start and “The Rule” – Her Rule – must be broken. But this story has so much more. Tom is everything a truly romantic alpha male should be and his generosity knows no bounds. Olivia is an intelligent, beautiful and successful business woman who can’t see her own worth. Together they work through past fears, hurts & insecurities toward a strong relationship that means more than anything ever has. This author really knows how to keep the reader wanting more. Characters are clear, concise and strong. Storyline is riveting & emotional. This is only book #1 in the “All In” 5 book series so I can’t wait to read the entire set. Highly recommended – totally worth your time. Thank you Maggie Cole for a phenomenal first time read‼‼‼
Maggie Cole has done it again. Tom and Liv are amazing together. They are a great powerful couple. On there own they are great. If you like sex, murder and suspense this is the book for you. The series is amazing.
Maggie cole has made my dreams come true
This book will definitely make you go ALL IN for Maggie Cole! It has everything – hot guys, plot twists, and steamy scenes!! Its the perfect introduction to this series and you won’t want to put it down!
Loved the book and the whole All In series, great read could not put any of the books down.
This is the first book I have read of Maggie Cole’s but definitely not my last. The Rule is the 1st book in the “All In” series. It pulls you in from the start and makes you want more. Tom is a jock and a businessman. Olivia is the head of her own PR firm and is all business. The two meet at her firm to discuss possibly working together. Tom is smitten from the beginning but Olivia has a rule that she doesn’t date people she is working with. As their interactions continue to become more personal and steamy, she decides to break her rule and jump head first into a whirlwind of romance, surprises, secrets and family drama. Very engaging characters, smoldering romance and sexy scenes that do not disappoint. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it for any romance lover!
Awesomely written, sexy as hell!
She is my Favorite Author by far!,
I love this book. It is the beginning classic start with two strong characters that you will laugh with, cry with and at times hold your breath in anticipation for what is about to happen. This book also introduces people in the upcoming series. A classic start to a fantastic series of books that as soon as you finish one, you can’t wait to start the next one. Tom and Liv are the foundation and continuing part of the whole series.
Tom and Liv are ultimate relationship goals!
Tom is a billionaire basketball player/business mogul trying to live a life free of a rough past.
Liv is a smart, headstrong business woman who tries to hide behind her one rule.
The journey of these two characters will have you laughing, crying, and everything in between. When Tom meets Liv he knows she is the one woman for him. He must do anything he can to protect her from secrets of his past. Liv is infatuated with Tom but with him being her newest client she clings to her one rule. Never get involved with a client. As secrets are revealed and dangers come from all sides they must choose to face the obstacles together. They both need to be all in.
If you’re looking for romance, comedy, and a little bit of danger this book is definitely one to read!
We all have rules, some fluid, some concrete.
Tom and Liv both have rules they feel are set in concrete.
They discover love (and lust) can shatter the concrete allowing a pathway for love to enter their hearts.
A brilliant businesswoman who keeps her business and private life separate.
A brilliant businessman who keeps a large part of his identity separate.
Separateness will gel to become the become the strongest bond ever as rules walk away.
Maggie Cole knows how to weave a story. I was invested in Tom and Liv immediately. I thought the secondary characters were very important to the story, and not used as fillers. Both Tom and Liv have their faults, and each of them own up to them. Often authors write where the heroes are always at fault, it was refreshing to see the heroine realize she has an ego, too. I am looking forward to reading the other books in the series.
I had heard great things about Maggie Cole and her All In Series, I was excited to read the first book. It definitely lived up to the hype. This story has everything; hot, steamy romance, struggles, sadness, love, humor. I couldn’t put it down and I cant wait to read the rest of the series. Maggie draws you in to the story and makes you feel like you are part of it. The characters are very relatable. Maggie Cole definitely delivers!
Olivia White – Owner of a PR & Marketing Firm…
Tom Marko – Basketball Player/Business Man…
Olivia has one rule no personal relationships with clients. Tom has other plans about that. Plus he’s got secrets of his own, he wants/needs to keep hidden.
Will they keep their rules, or break them? You’ll have to read to find out.
This is my first time reading anything by Maggie Cole. I learned of her after joining her readers group. I quickly became a “Romance Addict,” as she likes to call us. The Rule will NOT be the only book I read of hers.
I rate this book 5 stars.
Once you’ve read The Rule, it just might inspire you to break a few rules of your own! Liv is a woman who always loses in love, but she doesn’t know how to guard her heart from Tom, the sexy billionaire baller who desires her. Who could possibly deny such a man who promises that whatever you want, you can have? Maggie Cole creates a chemistry between characters that clearly locks her in as a master of steamy romance!
The Rule is an amazing book by Maggie Cole. Tom and Liv hook you from the first page . It has everything to keep you interested . Great characters you love, a rivating story line , lot’s of romance and steamy sex , and so much more ! Read it now !!!!
Hot sizzling Romantic story But you will not be able pull away from.Beautiful top PR firm guru And a handsome Business man/basketball player Intertwine. She has a rule not to date clients And he has the secret.Story of extreme chemistry love lust and romance that you will not be able to pull away from. Maggie Cole is an amazing Writer that has come up with the all in series and the rule is book 1
The story will pull you in! Couldn’t put it down! Love the characters!
Tom and Liv pull you into their world and keep your interest until the end! Maggie Cole creates interesting characters as she weaves a story of steamy romance . Once you start this series you will be All In!
Once you start you will have a hard time stopping until the story is over. Even then, you will be hard pressed not to continue on to the next book in the series. Maggie Cole has a way to keep you hooked page after page. You will be yelling at Liv to give up her Rule and for Tom to trust her with his heart. Trust yours with this series! You’ll be excited by all the new friends you make. (;
5 stars for The Rule by Maggie Cole. This is book 1 in the All In Series. This is my first time reading a book from this author but it for sure will not be my last. I would consider this book a sports, co-workers, contemporary romance. Tom is an all-star basketball player who also has lots of different businesses, he also has lots of secrets. Tom has been watching Olivia/Liv ‘s PR firm and wants to hire her. However, Tom is afraid if he goes neat her he wont be able to stop himself for going for her. Olivia has one rule , do not sleep / get involved with clients, but when she sees Tom she is instantly attracted to him. She realizes she is so attracted to him that she might be willing to break her own rule. Olivia is scared that Tom is just like all the other men she has ever dated – a cheater. Tom seems to be different but can they trust each other.
Tom and Liv are a charming couple and have instant chemistry. I love these two together. Tom is a strong , caring, charming , witty man , that most women would love to have. However, what happens when the secrets Tom is hiding come to the forefront and decides its time to go after him and the ones he cares about.
I loved everything about this story and can not wait to read more from this author.
• Genre- Sports Romance, Contemporary Romance, A little Romantic Suspense , Co-worker Romance
• Drama-4/5
• Cover-5/5 the model on this over is hot!!!!
• HEA- 5/5
• Feels-5/5
• Hero-5/5
• Heroine- 5/5
• Steam/Heat – 4/5
• Overall Rating- 5/5
I would recommend this book to anyone who loves romance with a little suspense .