Rule (Erin)

Six years ago, a positive pregnancy test destroyed Ava. Her goals, her relationship, the entire way she viewed her future. From the rubble, a rule was, created, No bad boys. In their wake is chaos and destruction, something she could no longer risk. Ava has been happy with this rule, until now. The bad boy across the hall makes her want to abandon it. Those hazel eyes piercing her, as though they can read her mind. That gentle smile as he interacts with her son. Dax awakens something in her that she's never felt before. Will she regret opening her heart to another bad boy? Dax is determined to earn back the respect he lost for himself years ago and create a future he can be proud of. He's spent his life breaking rules and now he has a rigid set of rules to live by. Ava is a distraction he doesn't need. Nothing like the women from his past, everything about her from her adorable son to the paint constantly covering her hands reminds him of why he needs to focus. He knows the look in her eyes, he fights the urge to give in to that look. He doesn't deserve it, at least not yet. Will Dax ever feel like he's earned it, or will a call from his past cause him to push her away for good? Rules are, meant to be broken.

Nella Anderson isn't your typical college student. She has a secret, one she can never share. With secrets come rules. Rules set by others. Rules set by herself. Nella's rule is simple. No jocks. Carter Jacobs doesn't make keeping her rule easy, but she's determined not to break it. Carter refuses to let women get the best of him. He's seen the fallout and learned early on that you can't fully trust anyone. Giving someone his entire heart is not an option. Nella has captured his interest, but he keeps himself at a distance. An online friendship, identities unknown, has Nella and Carter unwittingly trusting each other. Secrets are uncovered, identities revealed. Rules are meant to be broken, can they handle the consequences?

Dean Arkin's life is a mess. Ever since his brother died and his girlfriend Morgan left, he's determined to fill the void with meaningless sex. Sleeping around is easy, and Dean has become an expert at leaving feelings at the door. Until her. Ripley Price. She's smart, beautiful, and completely immune to Dean's charms; his reputation as a player preceding him. Ripley Price has finally removed herself from her smothering parents. They mean well, but she's always fought for her independence and being at Parkland University is one more step in the right direction. People have always tried to save Ripley, thinking she needs a hero when all she wants is an equal partner. Dean intrigues her, but his reputation as a player is a turnoff. Ripley isn't willing to sacrifice her newfound freedom, especially not for a guy who goes through women like she changes socks. Ripley may want to keep her distance, but Dean never backs down from a challenge and he's out to win. **A Rule Series Novella**

Andie has one rule she lives by, no assholes. She doesn't befriend them and she certainly doesn't date them. Upon transferring to Parkland University, she is irritated to discover her neighbor is not only an asshole, but an attractive one that her body and mind can't seem to ignore. Can Andie let go of the one rule that safeguards her heart? Lucas doesn't date. Ever. At least not anymore but the sexy, distant woman across the hall intrigues him and the draw is more than he can resist. Will he like what he finds hidden deep inside her wounded soul? They both fight to keep their rules, but the pull is irresistible. As Andie struggles with the demons from her past, old wounds open. Both Lucas and Andie will need to decide what is worth fighting for. Some rules are meant to be broken. Are they up for the challenge? The No Asshole Rule is a standalone novel. It is Book 1 in the Rule series.