The Rules According to Gracie

Stefanie London — 2015

Rule number one: don't fall for the wrong guy. Gracie Greene has a shopping list for men. Career, financials, family...and a long list of rules to determine a guy's suitability. She's already disappointed her socialite mother once—now Gracie needs to find Mr. Perfect. Too bad she keeps getting distracted by her super-sexy, six-feet-of-tattooed-hotness friend, Des, who is so many shades of Mr. Wrong... Bar owner Des Chapman has vowed never again to get involved with society girls. Yet he's irresistibly drawn to Gracie—those lush curves, those lips, and her ridiculous ability to date the wrong guys. As Gracie's discouragement grows, Des realizes it's time to show her what she really needs in a man—and it has nothing to do with a briefcase and generous bank account. He'll teach Gracie the Rules According To Des...even if it means breaking his rule in the process. Each book in the Behind the Bar series is a standalone, full-length story that can be enjoyed out of order. Series Order: Book #1 The Rules According to Gracie Book #2 Pretend it’s Love Book #3 Betting the Bad Boy

Reviews

Jessica Nottingham@hdbblog

Sep 1, 2021

Okay, can we say adorable? After a long day at work, I really just wanted something quick and fun to read on the way home. This fit the bill perfectly. Short, sweet, the ideal read for a sunny day. Points go to Stefanie London for quickly creating a female character who I actually liked. Although I found it a little difficult to wrap my head around all of Gracie's rules for choosing the men she dated, I could see where they all stemmed from. I never once doubted that her controlling mother, and wealthy family name, would keep her on what they considered to be "the straight and narrow". However, with a guy like Des hanging around? Who wouldn't be tempted? Can we say yum? Yum. Des was one tasty male lead. This is a novella so he didn't get all the love he should have as far as character development, but I felt like I knew enough about him to adore him just the same. The chemistry built between these two was wonderful. Their tension and sparks went hand in hand to make this a great read. Are you looking for a new novella to satisfy your romance craving? I'd say give this one a shot.