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I felt like we were on a whirlwind of reveals here. The first one with Milla and Lex was a shocker but not surprising. Her stupidity when it came to Lex and her was though. They are meant to be and her throwing it away was just stupid. Why? Because she was feeling vulnerable and insecure. She also had guilt. But she didn’t quite learn from her past for she wanted to in the end jump in again without thinking and putting everyone in harm’s way if necessary because again not thinking.

Lex is so awesome. I hated to see him in pain. She totally didn’t deserve him. And when he gave in she got all upset. Huh? You wanted that sweetycheeks. So yes I can say Milla frustrated me in this one. I didn’t like how Milla treated him throughout most of the book and did feel for her but she was being a doof at times.

the story overall was good. the pace was fast with suspense, romance, sensual moments and Lex showing us how truly sexy he is in more ways than one. The characters were entertaining and likable. Even those that are horrible are likable because of how bad they are. A story that entertains and has you in the moment with Lex and Milla as they fight their way back to one another and thwart the risks to Lex’s future and hers due to fear and outside factors.

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This series has been a roller coaster for me. It's highs and lows have been fun to follow. In this latest (and I think last) installment Thomas and Carmen are probably my favorite out of all of them. While I think you would be ok reading this one first, it's probably best to read them in order. Their relationship is a BDSM one and the power struggle between them is probably my favorite part out of everything in this book. If you enjoy BDSM books then I really think you should check this one out. 

The rest of the series is just as enjoyable as this book and the couples were smoking hot together. This new to me author is a great writer and I really enjoyed her story telling. The books flow well and at time are very hard to put down. I can't wait to see what else she will come out with.

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Another smash hit full of sexy characters , Lex and Milla. This is a standalone, but best read after book one, Rule Breaker. Mills has been licking her wounds after the events in her past, and no one knows she's married to Lex, let alone the fact that he's her Dom. But all of that is about to change! A great read, by a great writer!

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Wow I can say, I loved the story of Milla and Lex, I suffered, I laughed, I got excited, I enjoyed it extensively and I recommend it without hesitation. It is a light reading, sexy, mature, intense.
Congratulations Sienna Snow

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This was a hot book with lots of secrets, rebellion, lies, deceit, and of course - hot as hell sex! In this installment we see the couple married and what an adjustment that is...spoiled Italian heiresses don't take kindly to toppy Alphas telling them no!

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Millia Castra has recently had her life turned upside down, she was kidnapped and it has left her completely rattled, enough to the point that she returned home to stay with her parents, her very overbearing parents. She has decided to isolate herself from the outside world, including her husband Lex, who would love nothing more than to have her back in his arms where she belongs... but leaving the safety she's found is far to daring right now. She knows the danger is still lurking out there, but so is the life she and Lex once shared!

This was my second venture into this series and I have to say I enjoyed it just as much as the first, it was an highly engaging read with lots of twists and turns, and a little steamy sexy times mixed in here and there. Highly recommend it, it kept me captivated from start to finish!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this title.

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Rule Breaker was a 3.5 for me. I didn't like Rule Master -- didn't feel the relationship. It was a 2.5 read for me.

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This was a highly sexy and addicting second installment in the Rules of Engagement series. Lex and Milla were absolutely amazing. They were absolutely perfect together.

While this novel is a standalone I would highly recommend that you read book 1 (the Rule Maker) as this story deals with the after effects and culmination of book 1. While Milla deals with the painful aftermath of her past, her dedicated husband of ten years Lex has to reclaim his wife and prove to her that they belong to each other. I continue to love this series and can't wait for the third book in this series.

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Book two in Sierra Snow’s seductive and erotically charged Rules of Engagement series builds off of book one with an in-depth look into the life and love of a strong, damaged couple whose penchant for delicious erotic play is offset by a traumatic experience that threatens to destroy them both. Emotionally heartbreaking at times, one man fights for his wife's journey back from the edge while one woman must come to terms with her past and present if she wants to have a future with her lover...and husband.

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Having not read book one in this series, I was a little lost in the over-arching plot of the trilogy. However, when it came to the relationship between Milla and Lex, I was captivated. Looking forward to catching up with the rest of the series.

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***ARC Provided by the Publisher and NetGalley***

I enjoyed this book. I like that it started with them as married, and for a while. I think this was probably revealed in the first book, as it seemed to be a badly kept secret, although I was new to their relationship as I did not read the first one.

At times, I think I was missing a little because I picked this one up without reading the beginning of the story...but not enough that I can say it isn't a standalone.

The idea of the reason Milla wants to end her marriage to Lex was interesting. A giant spoiler to get in to here, but interesting. And, understandable, I think, for someone who has been through her experience, and come out on the other side, to question who she is, if she will ever be the same, and to try to come to terms with how she deals with the things that happened.

I loved Lex. He was so compelling, so good at showing up exactly where we needed him to be for Milla and for the story, so good at being exactly what Milla needed, so good with knowing his own limits and what will work for him.

This is my first title by this author, and it is not going to be my last. The pacing was on point, the characters were strong and the dialog was real. The book had it's moments where it was intense and those were handled well.

I recommend this book as a standalone, but do think it would be worth it to read the first one before reading this one.

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After reading Rule Breaker I was just counting down the days until I could read Rule Master. Every month since the release of Rule Breaker I would check Forever Romance's net galley page to see if the ARC was up lol. When I finally got a chance to read this book and it showed up on my kindle I screamed so loud I alarmed the other people in my home lol

The minute I got the chance the read this book I dived into it and I loved it !! , I loved this book so much , I deliberately dragged out reading the last 10 % of this book because I didn't want it to be over . In this book we follow Milla and Lex and after getting know them in Rule Breaker I was thrilled when I found out that this was there book. When I found that these two where married I was so shocked, I didn't see it coming ,but at the same time I was thrilled because I loved the Idea of these two together . Milla has just been through a extremely traumatic experience , honestly when I found out what happened I just wanted to give her the biggest big hug ever . In this book we get to see her deal with all of what happened and move on with her life and of course her relationship with Lex .I felt it was important to see her go through this journey and I felt that Sienna Snow did an amazing job writing this . Lex OMG Lex , I love Lex , I am just telling you all this from now Lex is one of my book boyfriends and you all cant have him lol , he is so smart , devoted , intense and HOT ! lol . Watching Lex and Milla 's story unfold over the course of this was just wonderful . Its has been a while since I have rooted for a couple quite this much, I felt that love story in this book was beautiful , it was wickedly hot , captivating and absolutely perfect for these two characters. Besides the romance there was so many other things I loved about this book ,I loved that we got see all the characters from Rule Breaker in Rule Master , I love these characters so seeing what they were up to always makes me so happy, I loved all the drama in this book and trust me there is a lot ,family drama , Russian Mob related drama , it came together to make this book such a fantastic read . I was constantly either smiling , fanning my self or worried for these characters while reading this book, I was constantly kept me on my toes!! and I loved that.

Rule Master was a sexy , swoon worthy , addictive contemporary romance and I cannot wait to get my hands on Rule Changer .Its been just a few days since I finished this book lol and I NEED RULE CHANGER!!!


Rule Master is A Must Read and one of the best book I have read this year. You should definitely pick up this book when it comes out March 7, 2017.

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Loved Milla and Lex! Milla wants to end her 10 year secret wedding to Lex, because she has lost her taste of her Dom's whip because of her kidnapping.Can they find their way back to each other?

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When Milla decides to crash and burn, she does it in a spectacular fashion. Book two in this series is a non-stop roller coaster ride as Milla confuses her husband, Lex, to no end. This book can be read as a standalone but is better read in the correct order. Rule Breaker, the first in the book is a fantastic read.

This book is an erotic experience in frustration. Or is it blue balls? Milla is trying to recover from a trauma and instead of staying with her hidden husband, she isolates herself with her parents. This is the mother who treats her like something to be scraped off the bottom of a shoe. Let me get this straight. Instead of healing and being loved by your confidante and husband, run to a hostile place where you are treated poorly. Milla may have smarts when it comes to numbers and finances, but nothing when it comes to common sense.

This book from an erotic perspective is sweet and right up my alley. The kink in this story is milder than the first for good reason. It is still just as delicious. The characters are well crafted and pull a reader in. Specifically, I fell for Lex. In the first book, as a secondary character he is just okay. In this one, when the reader learns about the past ten plus years of his life and what he goes through, it may leave them speechless. I loved Lex. He is an amazing man and a commanding dominant. His style, thoughtfulness, everything about him is a dream guy. Even his shady criminal family history is fine by me. It only makes him more attractive.

Milla on the other hand, I lost all respect for in this book. In the first one, she played an excellent supporting role to her best friend. In this one, Milla comes across as immature, foolish and too stupid to live female. She is the one who cuts off her proverbial nose to spite herself. Her behaviour and irrational justifications is what brought the book down for me. I did not like her and felt little sympathy. Yes she suffered a trauma. But everything afterwards is of her own making. The casual cruelty she doles out to the one who loves her most is almost unbearable for me to watch. The fact that she kids herself that it is for his own good is laughable. I am sure some readers will identify with her fuzzy logic. I could not and it caused me to experience frustration with her. Basically, Lex is too good for Milla. Lex deserves someone who is better. Someone who doesn't hide him nor disavow her vow of love. Just thinking about what Milla put Lex through again makes me angry.

This story is well written with the good balance of erotica and plot. The conflicts make sense, especially dealing with a female who is emotional and illogical. The pace of the book moves quickly and it is difficult to put the book down. At times it is like a watching a train wreck, I just could not look away. Each mistake Milla makes just compounds the problems. Still, this is a romance novel and Ms. Snow brings it nicely to a happily ever after. I did feel a little bit gipped as because I hoped for more ramifications or a comeuppance against Milla's despicable mother. This erotic romance is recommended for kinky readers who enjoy angst, foolish females and understanding males. This book is also recommended as a Gateway to BDSM book.

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Rule Master picks up six months after the first book in the series. Milla and Lex are both struggling to overcome the tragedy that hit them in the first book. Milla was abducted as a means to steal security software that her company developed. Milla is ready to start over and try to put everything behind her including her relationship with Lex.

Lex is not going anywhere and he makes it clear early on in the book. The relationship between them has always been secretive and intense. The author did a great job in the first book creating a mystery around them and finally revealing pieces of their relationship.

After discovering that Milla and Lex had a relationship and that he was her Dom, I thought nothing could top it. However, Lex and Milla have more secrets and they are surprising. I’m curious how they kept it a secret!

Milla is the kind of girl who has everything. She is successful, running a billion dollar technology development firm with her best friend. She has a man who adores her. She is extremely smart. After one tragic incident, she is willing to let it all go and self wallow. I hate that. It is a weak ploy that authors use to create angst and tension between the main characters. I wanted to shake Milla for the first half of the book.

Once Lex and Milla finally start to behave like a couple, the heat turns up. I love the sexual connection between them. Lex takes over as the Dom in the relationship and I can see how Milla is drawn to him. After everything that Milla suffered from her abductors, Lex has to push and coax Milla to enjoy their sexual games and scenes.

While I did enjoy Lex and Milla’s story, I can’t help but feeling like there is so much more to them. I’m still not sure if it is because the author took up half the book with Milla emotionally running away from Lex without a real cause or if it is because the characters have so much history together and we only saw this glimpse of them. I am also confused on how all of the characters in this series are best friends or related but they don’t really know what happens with each other.

Rule Master is well written tale of overcoming adversity and embracing love. I enjoy the series and look forward to the next book in the series.

~ Samantha

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I love how Arya and Carmen are still a part of the story in this second book, with the main characters being Milla and Lex. These two are my favorite couple! Their love is so powerful. I absolutely love the first book and this is one is just as great! The sex is still hot and steamy, and keeps the reader interested because it's very unique and designed especially and only for Lex and Milla! Milla's complex story with Lex and her family is something I think we all can relate to. I love the ending!! It's a must read!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I knew that Sienna Snow would be one of my favorite Authors after I read her first book, and this latest installment just cemented that fact. What a hot and steamy read. I was also lucky enough to have gotten a copy from the Author in exchange for a review which I am more than happy to provide. First off I would recommend that you read the books in order, this is the second book of the series, just so you get an idea who everybody is and what our Heroine had to endure, however you could still enjoy this read if you have not. What I like most about this very well written storyline is that these are all strong independent women, they are successful and have a strong bond with each other and are not afraid to take matters into their own hands, and the men are smoking hot and have a lot going for them as well. There is plenty of steamy love scenes, if S&M is not your thing you might not agree, some action and though they were a lot of emotional ups and down the book ended on a very good note. Reading way past my bedtime has become a norm since I needed to know how it would all end. I can't wait for the next book, and I hope that there will be many more to come.

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I think I may be the anomaly here, but I had a hard time connecting with this story. The characters were all deep and complex, the relationships intertwined and interesting, and the story was smart and steamy. Couple that with the fact that I loved the previous book in the series and it had all of the elements of an amazing book. Yet for me, by the time I got over my irritation with the heroine, I was no longer invested.
Milla is an Italian heiress and billionaire business woman in her own right. She’s a brilliant and loyal friend. But the aftermath of her kidnapping and torture has left her a changed woman. One who feels she can never again be the submissive that her Dom (and unbeknownst to everyone, husband) Lex needs. Regardless of his opinion in the matter. So, rather than work out her issue or discuss it with Lex, the first half of the book consisted of her pushing Lex away “for his own good”. Because he deserves better than her. Grrrrrr.
If there’s one storyline that that pisses me off more than any other, it’s the “you deserve so much more than me” one. This is a personal irritation of mine, and one that most likely would not phase another reader. But for me, the fact that the first half of the story hinged on someone pushing away a person that truly loves them, simply because they feel the person deserves better…well, that issue really colored my enjoyment of the book.
This self deprecating altruism didn’t last for the entire story and Milla finally wised up, but at that point I was so frustrated that I couldn’t enjoy the story as much as I know it deserved.
The continued relationship of Max and Arya was wonderful to watch, the love between Milla and Lex was sweet and oh so hot. I think that most readers will absolutely adore this story of complicated family dynamics, love triumphing over adversity, secrets and scorching sex. Really. Hot. Sex. My head tells me it was a wonderful book. Unfortunately, my frustration with the “it’s not you, it’s me” line just gets the better of me.

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