The edgy, angsty, addictive YA/NA crossover series from L. A. Cotton continues… Let the games begin… Lo Stone should be used to change by now. It’s been her life for the last year, but how much can a girl take before the cracks begin to show? She knew being with Maverick wouldn’t be easy, but she didn’t anticipate her life in Wicked Bay becoming a game of deceit and lies.Maverick Prince … deceit and lies.
Maverick Prince risked everything for Lo, but it was worth it to see her smile. Only now he’s painted a target on her back and he refuses to let that happen. The only way to protect her is to do what Prince’s do best—play the game and stick to the rules.
Even if some rules are made to be broken.
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The Wicked Bay Series is recommended for readers aged 17+ due to mature themes, language and content.
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This amazing series continues Eliose and Mavericks story. Finally giving into their relationship but keeping it a secret their past comes back to haunt them both Mavericks more than Eliose’s. His dad Eric Prince is up to his old tricks and blackmails Maverick into helping him again. Agreeing to do it to help out his family again he can’t handle it and he could lose Eliose for good. This exciting story has had me gripped a story of blacmai, family, love,friendships and of course a ruthless fathe. I can’t wait to read book three Kyles story as he’s been such a friend to Eliose and to his step brother Maverick. A must read series that definitely should be on your list of must reads.
This picked up where the previous book finished. You see more of why Logan is the way he is and that Low hasn’t dealt with her past. They decide to keep their relationship a secret from each other and they balance each other out with Maverick battling his demons and Lo her past and wanting to fix Maverick. They have so much to deal with, particularly when the truths and lies start to come out.
All Lo wants is for Maverick to follow his dreams and support him, while Maverick wants to help Lo fight her past and protect everyone he loves. Loved this couple and how they both learned to trust each other with their demons and past to work through all the obstacles in their way get to their happily ever after. Can’t wait to read about the other characters in the next book.
A wickedly dangerous read!
Let the games begin…
Secrets, lies and revelations…
Will the Prince protect his girl?
Will she let it all go, let the Prince go?
Right from the start the book will capture your attention, not once does it leave you with room to breath or process. I know this for a fact since I never got sleep last night because I could not stop reading this book. Such a fine read!
The emotion that bleeds from this book will stick with you. Warning: be prepared to cry, swoon, laugh and feel all the pain these characters endure. Such a worthwhile read that will keep you emotionally invested in this series. Well done to the author!
The mystery. The suspense. These make me hungry for more words, for more chapters, for more books in this series. A world of powerful players, deceit and secrets – this is what makes you or breaks you. And, boy, did this read break me.
Full of secrets, emotion, darkness, mystery, pain, lies, control, danger and love.
Perfect for readers of contemporary romances.
Wicked Rules picks up right where Wicked Beginnings left off. Lo and Maverick are together, but no one except for their closest friends now – even their families. And, things are not easy. Keeping their relationship a secret might be easier, but it’s not what either wants. Coming out in public, however, puts Lo in the spotlight and places a target on her by all of Maverick’s enemies, including his father.
Maverick is so close to his endgame of graduating and going to college to play basketball, but in typical fashion, things in Wicked Bay are not what they seem. Alec Prince is not going to let Rick do what he wants without exerting his control and threatening everyone Maverick cares about. In order to protect those he loves, especially Lo, Maverick has to play the game . . . even if it means risking his relationship with Lo.
Where Wicked Beginnings focused on Lo’s backstory, Wicked Rules is all about Rick. Readers finally get a glimpse of why Maverick is the brooding alpha personality he is. Circumstances really put both Maverick and Lo through the relationship ringer, testing if love really is enough when they are tested again and again
As in book one, the other Stone-Prince siblings continue to play a crucial role in the plot, especially Kyle. While he shows the world his goofy and fun loving side, he truly is a rock for both Maverick and Lo throughout this story.
I loved watching Maverick man-up and fight to finally control his destiny with Lo at his side. Lo’s strength is truly amazing . . . it’s hard to remember she is only 18 when she has already been through so much and shows the inner strength and determination that she does throughout this book.
5 Stars for Wicked Rules! If you haven’t one clicked this series yet, you are really missing out on something special.
Oh Gosh! Wicked Rules is absolutely Wicked! I’m in love with this series. I am a huge fan of this author and her writing style. A compelling & beautiful YA romance that is sweet, fun, & takes you on a angsty ride. Brimming with off the charts chemistry, suspense, crying moments, laughter moments, & jaw dropping moments. A perfect blend of creativity and supporting character’s that accentuate the narrative. I cannot wait to read the next novel in this spellbinding series as I already pre-ordered the next book in this series. A highly addictive, & edgy intriguing YA/NA crossover series that I highly recommend reading.
This is book 2 in the Wicked Bay series. You absolutely have to read book 1 or you’ll be lost as to what’s going on. I really disliked Maverick in the previous book but that changed in this one. He was one mystery guy but I’m glad he finally came clean and got to understand why he does certain things and is the way he is. The author definitely pulled you in and made you feel bad for everything Maverick and Lo had to deal with during this book. This was an enjoyable read. It’s going to be a long wait until the next one comes out. I can’t wait!!
I received an Arc from the author in exchange for an honest review
More Maverick and Lo? Yes please! I seriously couldn’t put this book down. You can’t help but fall in love with these two. They are still two haunted souls who have to keep fighting for their love. But fight they do. I hurt for Lo. There were so many times when I just wanted her to punch Caitlin in the face (she SO deserved it!) but I was glad that she finally stood her ground in the end. Maverick, where do you even start with him. He has so much weight thrust on him. I was so glad that he had Lo (and even Kyle) on his side. I was thrilled that Lo was willing to fight and protect him. He may have been the oldest, and the strongest, but he needed her strength. Can’t help but love Kyle and Laurie as well and get excited to find out their story. Another great read by this amazing author. Looking forward to more in this series!!
You know that moment when you’ve read book one of a series and loved it so hard that you’re eagerly awaiting #2 but it’s not out for another couple months.. then you get the chance to read an ARC copy.. yup THAT MOMENT!! – well i just fangirled so hard and would’ve given my right kidney because I just needed more of Maverick.. troubled swoon-worthy Maverick.
L.A Cotton delivers the perfect mix of the present and Maverick’s back story as he lays his ghosts out to Lo waiting to see if she’ll run or weather the storm. “We were both broken, but together, we were whole.” Lo has her own demons and we see her battle these as she tries to help Maverick deal with a past that is forcing him in a direction that he doesn’t want to go.
These two are characters that just totally get under your skin, so much so that you just keep flipping the pages when your eyes need matchsticks to keep them open! Especially when the chemistry is off the charts
Emotions run high as you wait to see if they will get their HEA.
“And for the rest of the morning Maverick made me forget nothing and promised me everything.” – a great story, emotional with ALL the feels, perfect!
Along for the ride are other residents of Wicked Bay whose stories I can’t wait to read… Kyle has to be my favourite.. witty joker with a heart of gold – what is his secret ? Cotton does a great job here of creating intrigue ready for his story.. can’t wait !!
I’ve just finished reading Wicked Rules & wow, it’s tense!!
We thought we knew the games that were being played by all the players in School but that’s not even the half of it!!! It’s no wonder Maverick wants to keep his and Lo’s relationship a secret from all but a few.
Can Lo be strong enough to stand by her man in the hardest of circumstances for her? Will outside influences push our feisty. girl too far? Or maybe they just aren’t ‘meant to be’ after all??
The reveals are huge & awful in this book. ‘Rick is carrying the weight of his world on his shoulders & the cracks are showing. He needs his friends & his girl more than ever before … Will they all be there at the end?
You have to find out. It’s edge of the seat reading. Romance abounds throughout for our couple I just hope it’s enough!!
Debbie, 1970, UK