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The West Village #1
Rules in Love
Have you ever wanted someone so desperately, you’d risk everything for just one kiss?
For as long as I can remember, I have lived life according to my list of ten rules.
The most important?
Do not date men you work with. It’s asking for trouble.
Adherence has never been an issue…
Until now.
For as long as I can remember, I have lived life according to my list of ten rules.
The most important?
Do not date men you work with. It’s asking for trouble.
Adherence has never been an issue…
Until now.
424 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 4, 2023
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Bindi Kennedy
9 books91 followersBindi Kennedy lives in Melbourne, Australia with her husband, two eternally embarrassed daughters, and the true loves of her life, her fur babies. She loves potatoes, hates balloons, and has an unhealthy obsession with Scottish Highlanders in kilts.
When she’s not adding a heartfelt twist to her fun, flirty and spicy romcoms, Bindi can be found reading, or listening to Taylor Swift...probably while crying.
When she’s not adding a heartfelt twist to her fun, flirty and spicy romcoms, Bindi can be found reading, or listening to Taylor Swift...probably while crying.
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September 11, 2023
4 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟
""You don't need Jane Austen to write you one. You are your very own heroine, Miss Grant.""
Such a good read!
I received the second book in this series by Bindi Kennedy as an EARC, so I knew that I had to read the first before I dived into that one! And I'm so glad I did!
You have got sexy Aussie, Finn and gorgeous Brit, Scarlett, who are co-workers that are continuously drawn to each other. They find out they have so much more in common than they thought, and even with lots of miscommunication, they find their way towards each other over and over again.
The spice was amazing, and the plot was even better!
I don't want to give too much away, so I believe at this point you need to just read it for yourself!
"You stole my heart the first time I saw you. I wanted you, and it wasn't just physical. Something about you called to me. Calmed me. Then I saw your sweetness. Your kindness. Your strength. Your tripping, spilling your coffee down your dress, and giving me my first, 'Christ on a bike.' You're everything I want, Red. And I'm glad I helped you find your voice, because you've helped me find my peace. I know I have been an ass, and I know I have put you through a lot. But if you will have Iris and me, I'm ... we're yours."
""You don't need Jane Austen to write you one. You are your very own heroine, Miss Grant.""
Such a good read!
I received the second book in this series by Bindi Kennedy as an EARC, so I knew that I had to read the first before I dived into that one! And I'm so glad I did!
You have got sexy Aussie, Finn and gorgeous Brit, Scarlett, who are co-workers that are continuously drawn to each other. They find out they have so much more in common than they thought, and even with lots of miscommunication, they find their way towards each other over and over again.
The spice was amazing, and the plot was even better!
I don't want to give too much away, so I believe at this point you need to just read it for yourself!
"You stole my heart the first time I saw you. I wanted you, and it wasn't just physical. Something about you called to me. Calmed me. Then I saw your sweetness. Your kindness. Your strength. Your tripping, spilling your coffee down your dress, and giving me my first, 'Christ on a bike.' You're everything I want, Red. And I'm glad I helped you find your voice, because you've helped me find my peace. I know I have been an ass, and I know I have put you through a lot. But if you will have Iris and me, I'm ... we're yours."
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August 26, 2024HARDDDD NO. Look, it’s not often that I want to DNF a book in the first chapter… and part of me wants to push through and give this series a go, but only because I bought the whole trilogy (is it a trilogy?) from Dymocks cause they were pretty and signed 🙄
No part 1 (for context, MMC has not even spoken to FMC, this is literally his first time even seeing her): “Her breath caught. The rise and fall of her breasts captured my imagination, and I had to hold in the deep-chested groan that was dying to come out.” WTF?
No part 2 (legit the next day and they still haven’t spoken): “Something of a most alarming nature had happened. I had fallen stupidly, madly, deeply in love with a man I had barely spoken a word to, but to whom my ovaries swore allegiance the first time I saw him – which was yesterday.”
Just no.
No part 1 (for context, MMC has not even spoken to FMC, this is literally his first time even seeing her): “Her breath caught. The rise and fall of her breasts captured my imagination, and I had to hold in the deep-chested groan that was dying to come out.” WTF?
No part 2 (legit the next day and they still haven’t spoken): “Something of a most alarming nature had happened. I had fallen stupidly, madly, deeply in love with a man I had barely spoken a word to, but to whom my ovaries swore allegiance the first time I saw him – which was yesterday.”
Just no.
May 7, 2023
OH MY GOSH!! I don't even know where to begin. The fact that this is a debut novel is mind blowing.
To have the privilege of watching this entire journey unfold from start to finish for my dear friend has been such a joy. For months I have been anxiously waiting to have this book IN MY HANDS! Needless to say I devoured it in one afternoon.
To my friend, the author, the rockstar that is Bindi Kennedy, I am so damn proud.
This novel, this story, these characters are just so, real.
Not to mention every single trope that we all DROOL over!!
From strangers to friends to lovers, office romance, forced proximity, one bed, single parents, I mean how could we NOT love this??
I could write my own novel on what I think of Scarlett. I found her so relatable in the sense that at just 24, she has lived so much life. She's a girl that comes into knowing who she is, what she deserves, sets (almost too) realistic expectations for herself in order to rise above, but overall, just wants to be a happy and loved, even if she's being stubborn about it. I came to really care for her, and wanted the best for her throughout, no matter what that looked like at the time. The telling of this story grew with her as it progressed, as she came into her own, as she found her voice. Nothing could take away from her truly becoming her own heroine. She may have wanted the man, but she surely didn't need him to be herself. I love that for her. It's a good thing she is capable of both.
Finn, my darling Finn. Like every one else that will read this, of course you are so loved. Your Sam Heughan/Darcy-esque self is what we all crave within these pages. But, you, you made some mistakes along the way. I must admit, I really liked that about Finn, the fact that he wasn't Jamie Fraser perfection. He had quite a lot of issues to work out that he kept letting come between him and Scar, but that is another reason why this book was far more realistic than most. He wasn't the perfect guy some of the time, but that is what gave him his truth and led him to becoming what Scarlett deserved, and what led him to discovering what he deserved in life too.
Together this couple loved fiercely, screwed relentlessly, and created something that will last forever. Even when flawed, if it's meant to be, it will be.
To my friend, well done to you. It's been an honour to cheer you on and to see you bring this to life. Your hard work and diligence certainly prevailed because you did the damn thing! I'm looking forward to badgering you for more already. ILYSM!! ❤️
To have the privilege of watching this entire journey unfold from start to finish for my dear friend has been such a joy. For months I have been anxiously waiting to have this book IN MY HANDS! Needless to say I devoured it in one afternoon.
To my friend, the author, the rockstar that is Bindi Kennedy, I am so damn proud.
This novel, this story, these characters are just so, real.
Not to mention every single trope that we all DROOL over!!
From strangers to friends to lovers, office romance, forced proximity, one bed, single parents, I mean how could we NOT love this??
I could write my own novel on what I think of Scarlett. I found her so relatable in the sense that at just 24, she has lived so much life. She's a girl that comes into knowing who she is, what she deserves, sets (almost too) realistic expectations for herself in order to rise above, but overall, just wants to be a happy and loved, even if she's being stubborn about it. I came to really care for her, and wanted the best for her throughout, no matter what that looked like at the time. The telling of this story grew with her as it progressed, as she came into her own, as she found her voice. Nothing could take away from her truly becoming her own heroine. She may have wanted the man, but she surely didn't need him to be herself. I love that for her. It's a good thing she is capable of both.
Finn, my darling Finn. Like every one else that will read this, of course you are so loved. Your Sam Heughan/Darcy-esque self is what we all crave within these pages. But, you, you made some mistakes along the way. I must admit, I really liked that about Finn, the fact that he wasn't Jamie Fraser perfection. He had quite a lot of issues to work out that he kept letting come between him and Scar, but that is another reason why this book was far more realistic than most. He wasn't the perfect guy some of the time, but that is what gave him his truth and led him to becoming what Scarlett deserved, and what led him to discovering what he deserved in life too.
Together this couple loved fiercely, screwed relentlessly, and created something that will last forever. Even when flawed, if it's meant to be, it will be.
To my friend, well done to you. It's been an honour to cheer you on and to see you bring this to life. Your hard work and diligence certainly prevailed because you did the damn thing! I'm looking forward to badgering you for more already. ILYSM!! ❤️
May 6, 2023
3,5⭐️
Considering that it’s the author’s debut, this book is pure gold!!
I loved the workplace romance and how the relationship builds up.
I personally felt that at the beginning, the relationship between strangers to friends happened a bit too rushed, but then the romance is perfectly done.
Both characters are going to doubt a lot about letting this thing grow or not: because of being workmates, having their own children to take care of and having a rough past related with their previous relationships.
The descriptions are awesome, I pretty much felt in New York, and I like how the author included Finn as an Aussie moving there, it was an interesting view.
It’s deffo a romcom, all the list Scarlet made and some moments throughout the novel made me chuckle so bad hahaha 🤣
This is 100% recommended 🫶🏻
*Thanks to Bindi Kennedy and Wordsmith Publicity for my ARC. I voluntarily leave my honest review🫶🏻🥰
Considering that it’s the author’s debut, this book is pure gold!!
I loved the workplace romance and how the relationship builds up.
I personally felt that at the beginning, the relationship between strangers to friends happened a bit too rushed, but then the romance is perfectly done.
Both characters are going to doubt a lot about letting this thing grow or not: because of being workmates, having their own children to take care of and having a rough past related with their previous relationships.
The descriptions are awesome, I pretty much felt in New York, and I like how the author included Finn as an Aussie moving there, it was an interesting view.
It’s deffo a romcom, all the list Scarlet made and some moments throughout the novel made me chuckle so bad hahaha 🤣
This is 100% recommended 🫶🏻
*Thanks to Bindi Kennedy and Wordsmith Publicity for my ARC. I voluntarily leave my honest review🫶🏻🥰
May 13, 2023
This was a fun, great story from the beginning but I 100% enjoyed it more and more as it progressed. All the characters are very fun and unique, many of them made me laugh more than once. I really liked how Finn and Scarlett bonded and grew together partly because of sharing their pasts and insecurities/worries. Towards the end, some troubles made it hard to read for a second because I was suffering for the characters (that part where you're always like please let everything go right and smoothly).
I loved every moment with the four of them. Special mention for the kids, I *woved* them, especially Iris, she was so cute and sweet!!!
I loved every moment with the four of them. Special mention for the kids, I *woved* them, especially Iris, she was so cute and sweet!!!
July 31, 2023
One of the books that you will not have a hard time getting into 🔥..can't wait for the Evie and Nate book 👀
September 8, 2023
This was my first book by the this lovely author and Bindi did not disappoint!! I loved this book! I loved all the characters and how close everyone was! I especially loved Scarlett’s close friendship with her bestie Teddy!! Their interactions were so fun to read!
I Loved the banter and back and forth between Scarlett and Finn! The looks, the subtle touches, the SLOW BURN!! The chemistry between these too were off the charts! There was a lot of will they or won’t they!! I highly recommend this book to my romance loving besties!!! Can’t wait to read more from this lovely author!
I Loved the banter and back and forth between Scarlett and Finn! The looks, the subtle touches, the SLOW BURN!! The chemistry between these too were off the charts! There was a lot of will they or won’t they!! I highly recommend this book to my romance loving besties!!! Can’t wait to read more from this lovely author!
June 4, 2023
I’m so sorry to give it one star. I had to DNF at 16%. Maybe the writing and the characters improve as the book continues but everything about the story and characters was immature and condescending.
May 1, 2023
For Bindi's debut novel just WOW!!!!!
We open the book with Scarlett's 10 romantic "ideologies" ! These are hilarious! My personal faves were rules 2,3,7, & 8 . Love the loop hole in rule 9 & 10.
Finn Austen moves from Australia to NYC with his 7 year old daughter Iris, his sister Evie and his aunt Jocie to start afresh! He starts a job as a junior architect at the same office as Scarlett Grant.
Scarlett is a junior architect at the same office and she has a son, Benjamin, as well.
The moment they met was one of my favs in the book! It was pretty much love at first sight! Sounds like rule 3 was going to get broken quickly haha
Finn & Scarlett awkwardness with each other was hilarious! They kept their children a secret from each other as they were worried what the other would think. The background to Iris's mum was heartbreaking! I cried when reading the letter she wrote to Iris and Finn
At first I thought this book was going to be a slow-burn but soon their chemistry is off the charts! Chapter 26 onwards - the spice was great!! One of my favourite quotes was "The man had the lips of a god Every kiss was like the first. My body came to life. Reborn again and again......"
I love the little Taylor Swift mention in Chapter 24!!! We love a Swiftie moment!!
Also, loved the Jane Austen references in the book as well!
Chapter 39 & chapter 43 had me bawling my eyes out!! Bindi, the moments in these chapters were written beautifully!!
I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!!
I LOVED THE CHARACTERS!! Finn and Scarlett have my heart!!
I can't wait for the next book in this series!! It better be Nate and Evie's story!! We need more of Teddy, Scarlett's BFF as well. The words out of his mouth had my laughing out loud so much!
GO BUY THIS BOOK!! Out 4th May!!!
This review is my own opinion. Thank you to Bindi and Wordsmith Publicity for the ARC of this book!
We open the book with Scarlett's 10 romantic "ideologies" ! These are hilarious! My personal faves were rules 2,3,7, & 8 . Love the loop hole in rule 9 & 10.
Finn Austen moves from Australia to NYC with his 7 year old daughter Iris, his sister Evie and his aunt Jocie to start afresh! He starts a job as a junior architect at the same office as Scarlett Grant.
Scarlett is a junior architect at the same office and she has a son, Benjamin, as well.
The moment they met was one of my favs in the book! It was pretty much love at first sight! Sounds like rule 3 was going to get broken quickly haha
Finn & Scarlett awkwardness with each other was hilarious! They kept their children a secret from each other as they were worried what the other would think. The background to Iris's mum was heartbreaking! I cried when reading the letter she wrote to Iris and Finn
At first I thought this book was going to be a slow-burn but soon their chemistry is off the charts! Chapter 26 onwards - the spice was great!! One of my favourite quotes was "The man had the lips of a god Every kiss was like the first. My body came to life. Reborn again and again......"
I love the little Taylor Swift mention in Chapter 24!!! We love a Swiftie moment!!
Also, loved the Jane Austen references in the book as well!
Chapter 39 & chapter 43 had me bawling my eyes out!! Bindi, the moments in these chapters were written beautifully!!
I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!!
I LOVED THE CHARACTERS!! Finn and Scarlett have my heart!!
I can't wait for the next book in this series!! It better be Nate and Evie's story!! We need more of Teddy, Scarlett's BFF as well. The words out of his mouth had my laughing out loud so much!
GO BUY THIS BOOK!! Out 4th May!!!
This review is my own opinion. Thank you to Bindi and Wordsmith Publicity for the ARC of this book!
November 20, 2024
4.5 stars
What a read! I'm stunned that this is Bindi's debut book! What a roller-coaster in the best possible way. It has humour, heart, loveable characters and the funniest scene I have read for a long time.
💗 Workplace romance
💗 Single parent
💗 Cinnamon bun MMC
💗 Set in NYC
💗 Aussie guy, British girl
💗 Anxiety rep
I mean, this quote about anxiety is just 💯
"Anxiety can trick people into thinking we're the life of the party. But our flailing arms aren't crazy dance moves or lively storytelling. We're just drowning on the inside and desperately grasping for anything to keep us afloat."
I now most definitely want to read anything Bindi writes 🥰
What a read! I'm stunned that this is Bindi's debut book! What a roller-coaster in the best possible way. It has humour, heart, loveable characters and the funniest scene I have read for a long time.
💗 Workplace romance
💗 Single parent
💗 Cinnamon bun MMC
💗 Set in NYC
💗 Aussie guy, British girl
💗 Anxiety rep
I mean, this quote about anxiety is just 💯
"Anxiety can trick people into thinking we're the life of the party. But our flailing arms aren't crazy dance moves or lively storytelling. We're just drowning on the inside and desperately grasping for anything to keep us afloat."
I now most definitely want to read anything Bindi writes 🥰
December 20, 2025
This book was hilarious. Had me laughing at loud so much. IYKYK the bathroom scene will forever be my favorite. I love how relatable the characters are and Teddy will forever be my favorite. Loved seeing everything unfold. Ik it took me awhile to actually finish and that’s just bc I was reading more than one book at once, but can’t wait to read the other books this author has wrote!
May 5, 2023
Rules in Love by Bindi Kennedy, is the first book in the West Village Series, and is the debut book for this author and I LOVED it! Scarlett Grant is an architect who moves, along with her son and his best friend, from London to NYC for a job opportunity, which will also help her son Ben to spend more time with his father who lives in NY, this woman He has a list of rules for love, which we know at the beginning of the book, but when a new partner arrives at his job, one of these rules is going to be broken.
Finn Austen is also an architect recently arrived from Australia to New York with his 7-year-old daughter Iris, his sister Evie and his aunt Jocie. When he starts working as a junior architect in the same office as Scarlett, she can't help but feel attracted to him, and Finn suffers the same attraction which leads to some super awkward and funny first meetings because they don't know how to act in front of each other. All this will change when they start working on a project and are forced to spend more time together.
I really love this story, it's fresh, funny, with intense moments of friendship and a lot of love.
I am looking forward to future books by this author because if they are like this they will be great. Fully recommended!
*Thanks to Bindi Kennedy and Wordsmith Publicity for my ARC. I voluntarily leave my honest review*
Rules in Love de Bindi Kennedy, es el primer libro de la Serie West Village, y es el libro debut de esta autora y yo lo AME! Scarlett Grant es una arquitecto que se muda, junto a su hijo y a su mejor amigo, de Londres a NYC por una oportunidad laboral, lo que ayudará también a que su hijo Ben pueda pasar mas tiempo con su padre que vive en NY, esta mujer tiene un lista de reglas para el amor, que conocemos al comienzo del libro, pero cuando llega un nuevo compañero a su trabajo, una de estas reglas se va a romper.
Finn Austen es también un arquitecto recién llegado de Australia a Nueva York con su hija Iris de 7 años, su hermana Evie y su tía Jocie. Cuando comienza a trabajar como arquitecto junior en la misma oficina que Scarlett, ella no puede evitar sentirse atraída hacia él, y Finn sufre la misma atracción lo que los lleva a unos primeros encuentros súper incómodos y graciosos porque no saben como actuar frente al otro. Todo esto va a cambiar cuando comiencen a trabajar en un proyecto y se vean forzados a pasar mas tiempo juntos.
En verdad ame esta historia, es fresca, graciosa, con momentos intensos, de amistad y mucho amor.
Quedo atenta a los futuros libros de esta autora porque si son como este serán geniales. Completamente recomendado!
*Gracias a Bindi Kennedy y a Wordsmith Publicity por mi ARC. Dejo voluntariamente mi honesta reseña*
Finn Austen is also an architect recently arrived from Australia to New York with his 7-year-old daughter Iris, his sister Evie and his aunt Jocie. When he starts working as a junior architect in the same office as Scarlett, she can't help but feel attracted to him, and Finn suffers the same attraction which leads to some super awkward and funny first meetings because they don't know how to act in front of each other. All this will change when they start working on a project and are forced to spend more time together.
I really love this story, it's fresh, funny, with intense moments of friendship and a lot of love.
I am looking forward to future books by this author because if they are like this they will be great. Fully recommended!
*Thanks to Bindi Kennedy and Wordsmith Publicity for my ARC. I voluntarily leave my honest review*
Rules in Love de Bindi Kennedy, es el primer libro de la Serie West Village, y es el libro debut de esta autora y yo lo AME! Scarlett Grant es una arquitecto que se muda, junto a su hijo y a su mejor amigo, de Londres a NYC por una oportunidad laboral, lo que ayudará también a que su hijo Ben pueda pasar mas tiempo con su padre que vive en NY, esta mujer tiene un lista de reglas para el amor, que conocemos al comienzo del libro, pero cuando llega un nuevo compañero a su trabajo, una de estas reglas se va a romper.
Finn Austen es también un arquitecto recién llegado de Australia a Nueva York con su hija Iris de 7 años, su hermana Evie y su tía Jocie. Cuando comienza a trabajar como arquitecto junior en la misma oficina que Scarlett, ella no puede evitar sentirse atraída hacia él, y Finn sufre la misma atracción lo que los lleva a unos primeros encuentros súper incómodos y graciosos porque no saben como actuar frente al otro. Todo esto va a cambiar cuando comiencen a trabajar en un proyecto y se vean forzados a pasar mas tiempo juntos.
En verdad ame esta historia, es fresca, graciosa, con momentos intensos, de amistad y mucho amor.
Quedo atenta a los futuros libros de esta autora porque si son como este serán geniales. Completamente recomendado!
*Gracias a Bindi Kennedy y a Wordsmith Publicity por mi ARC. Dejo voluntariamente mi honesta reseña*
January 12, 2024
We have workplace romance at its finest here people, and a debut novel at that!
I’m sad it took me so long to get to this one, as I was gifted a copy from the author and time has gotten away. BUT MAY I SAY - This book had me giggling like a bloody schoolgirl.
“𝑰’𝒍𝒍 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕, 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒕. 𝑰𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒍.” “𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝑰 𝒂𝒎 𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕. 𝑰 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒂 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏.”
𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇**𝒌?
“𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈. 𝑰 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏, 𝒂 𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒍. 𝑰𝒕’𝒔 𝒂 𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒍… 𝑶𝒉 𝑮𝒐𝒅.”
Scarlett & Finn are really great MC’s.
They’re both single working parents with a little workplace crush, forced into proximity and unable to stop the feelings from flowing. It’s one bed, friends to lovers, will they won’t they, they both fall first. Gah, there’s so many great scenes that will have you swooning, smiling and even a little sad. (Anything with kiddos makes me emotional tbh.)
Shoutout to Teddy for being the best friend in the world and we all need a Teddy in our lives.
“𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐍 𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐈𝐊𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀 𝐅**𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐁𝐔𝐍. 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐓. 𝐖𝐄 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐁𝐔𝐍”
Scarlett is influenced and obsessed with all things Jane Austen, so what better than to fall for a guy with ‘Austen’ for a last name?
“𝑨 𝒕𝒔𝒖𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒊 𝒐𝒇 𝒑𝒖𝒌𝒆 𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒘 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒏. 𝑰𝒕 𝒘𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒏. 𝑰 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒆𝒅 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒌𝒊𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑬𝒙𝒐𝒓𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒕.”
Omg I laughed so hard.
I could go on but I don’t want to spoil, but if you like romance, spice, happy endings and Aussie accents, this debut is for YOU.
My only real negative would be that the book is a little long and it took me a while as I had to find time to sit and devour - but I’m someone who likes books I can read in a day! 🤣
Big thanks to Bindi for my copy! It’s such a beautiful cover to. Massive congratulations on your debut, you smashed it out of the park!
4.5 stars - but I’ll round up to five for Goodreads because she don’t deserve a 4!
I’m sad it took me so long to get to this one, as I was gifted a copy from the author and time has gotten away. BUT MAY I SAY - This book had me giggling like a bloody schoolgirl.
“𝑰’𝒍𝒍 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕, 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒕. 𝑰𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒍.” “𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝑰 𝒂𝒎 𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕. 𝑰 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒂 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏.”
𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇**𝒌?
“𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈. 𝑰 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏, 𝒂 𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒍. 𝑰𝒕’𝒔 𝒂 𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒍… 𝑶𝒉 𝑮𝒐𝒅.”
Scarlett & Finn are really great MC’s.
They’re both single working parents with a little workplace crush, forced into proximity and unable to stop the feelings from flowing. It’s one bed, friends to lovers, will they won’t they, they both fall first. Gah, there’s so many great scenes that will have you swooning, smiling and even a little sad. (Anything with kiddos makes me emotional tbh.)
Shoutout to Teddy for being the best friend in the world and we all need a Teddy in our lives.
“𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐍 𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐈𝐊𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀 𝐅**𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐁𝐔𝐍. 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐓. 𝐖𝐄 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐁𝐔𝐍”
Scarlett is influenced and obsessed with all things Jane Austen, so what better than to fall for a guy with ‘Austen’ for a last name?
“𝑨 𝒕𝒔𝒖𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒊 𝒐𝒇 𝒑𝒖𝒌𝒆 𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒘 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒏. 𝑰𝒕 𝒘𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒏. 𝑰 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒆𝒅 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒌𝒊𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑬𝒙𝒐𝒓𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒕.”
Omg I laughed so hard.
I could go on but I don’t want to spoil, but if you like romance, spice, happy endings and Aussie accents, this debut is for YOU.
My only real negative would be that the book is a little long and it took me a while as I had to find time to sit and devour - but I’m someone who likes books I can read in a day! 🤣
Big thanks to Bindi for my copy! It’s such a beautiful cover to. Massive congratulations on your debut, you smashed it out of the park!
4.5 stars - but I’ll round up to five for Goodreads because she don’t deserve a 4!
December 1, 2024
OMG, I can’t believe Rule in Love is a debut novel—it’s seriously THAT good! The first book in the West Village Series completely stole my heart, and now I’m officially obsessed.
Scarlett Grant, an architect, moves from London to NYC with her son Ben for a fresh start—new job, closer to Ben’s dad, and maybe a chance at love… if she can break her own list of love rules.
Then comes Finn Austen, a fellow architect from Australia, with his 7-year-old daughter Iris, his sister Evie, and their sassy Aunt Jocie. He’s sweet, a little broken, and utterly irresistible. When Scarlett and Finn start working together, the sparks fly, leading to awkwardly hilarious encounters and undeniable chemistry.
I loved how the story balanced romance with strong family bonds and friendships—Scarlett’s banter with her bestie Teddy was such a highlight!
The romance itself was a perfect mix of slow burn and steamy moments. While their transition from strangers to friends felt a bit fast, their love story was pure magic. Despite office drama, kids, and messy pasts, these two make it work in the best way.
Finn is such a dreamy (and sometimes infuriating) hero. He’s carrying so much emotional baggage that it made me want to hug him—and maybe shake some sense into him at times! Scarlett’s journey of rediscovering her confidence and finding her voice was just as rewarding.
This book is packed with angst, mutual pining, spicy moments (uh, Finn has a bit of a dirty streak—yes, please), and heartfelt humor. It’s the perfect mix of swoony, funny, and emotional.
Bindi has introduced us to an incredible cast of characters and a series that I can already tell is going to be a favorite. I can’t wait to dive into the next book! If you love workplace romance, lovable families, and a dash of Aussie charm, grab this book ASAP—you won’t regret it.
Scarlett Grant, an architect, moves from London to NYC with her son Ben for a fresh start—new job, closer to Ben’s dad, and maybe a chance at love… if she can break her own list of love rules.
Then comes Finn Austen, a fellow architect from Australia, with his 7-year-old daughter Iris, his sister Evie, and their sassy Aunt Jocie. He’s sweet, a little broken, and utterly irresistible. When Scarlett and Finn start working together, the sparks fly, leading to awkwardly hilarious encounters and undeniable chemistry.
I loved how the story balanced romance with strong family bonds and friendships—Scarlett’s banter with her bestie Teddy was such a highlight!
The romance itself was a perfect mix of slow burn and steamy moments. While their transition from strangers to friends felt a bit fast, their love story was pure magic. Despite office drama, kids, and messy pasts, these two make it work in the best way.
Finn is such a dreamy (and sometimes infuriating) hero. He’s carrying so much emotional baggage that it made me want to hug him—and maybe shake some sense into him at times! Scarlett’s journey of rediscovering her confidence and finding her voice was just as rewarding.
This book is packed with angst, mutual pining, spicy moments (uh, Finn has a bit of a dirty streak—yes, please), and heartfelt humor. It’s the perfect mix of swoony, funny, and emotional.
Bindi has introduced us to an incredible cast of characters and a series that I can already tell is going to be a favorite. I can’t wait to dive into the next book! If you love workplace romance, lovable families, and a dash of Aussie charm, grab this book ASAP—you won’t regret it.
May 4, 2023
I am honored to have been given the ARC for “Rules in Love” by Bindi Kennedy. This is Bindi’s debut novel, & she put her all into it! I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did!
“Rules in Love” includes the following tropes: workplace romance, forced proximity, love at first sight, mutual pining, opposites attract, single parents, & slow burn.
The MCs are Finn & Scarlett. The side characters include the following: Scarlett’s 7 year old son Benjamin, best friend Theodore, & her son’s father Brett. Other side characters include Finn’s 7 year old daughter Iris, his sister Evie, aunt Jocelyn, & best friend Nate.
Finn & his daughter, sister, & aunt have moved to NYC from Australia in order to build a new, better life. Deep down, Finn is a broken, grieving man, who lost his parents a year before he lost his girlfriend during the birth of his daughter Iris 7 years ago. Although it’s been several years, Finn has a hard time grappling with life. In order to mask his pain, Finn is a very controlled, meticulous person, who has to have everything just right. He is overly organized & all of his surroundings are spotless, not one thing out of place. He has a three-year plan that he is determined to stick to in order to keep his promise to Shelby, his daughter’s mother who passed, & being distracted by a beautiful woman at work is not in that plan.
Scarlett & her son Benjamin & best friend Theodore moved to NYC from London after both received opportunities to work at an architectural company. Ben’s father Brett lives in NYC, so Ben would now be able to spend time with his father. Scarlett lost her parents when she was a child, & lived in foster homes until university. She got pregnant with Ben when she was 18 & was thrown out of her dorm. That is when she met Teddy. Teddy took her in & the rest is history - their friendship is unbreakable, & they have always been inseparable. Scarlett is a hard-working, strong, independent woman who is loyal, loving, clumsy, somewhat messy, & absolutely obsessed with Jane Austen. When the new guy at work showed up, she couldn’t believe her eyes… or his last name… Austen.
Scarlett has a list of ideologies regarding love that she lives by, & one is to never date men she works with. This becomes difficult when Finn, the new guy at work, shows up for his first day. Scarlett is immediately taken by him & his hotness. Little did she know, Finn actually felt the same about her after he took one look at her. However, neither did anything about it, & both fumbled their words around each other & were extremely awkward. That is, until they are forced to work together on his aunt’s new home - cue Team Finnlett. The longer they spent together, the less awkward they felt & acted around each other, & they eventually became friends who wanted to bang each other very, very badly. However, both had kids & responsibilities, & different lives… until they fit into each others’.
The intimacy in “Rules in Love” is playful, funny, & hot. Scarlett & Finn are hilarious together, & act like horny teenagers at times, sneaking around at work & Finn going over to Scarlett’s house at night for a quickie every so often. Basically, they tried to get some whenever they could no matter the circumstances. The slow burn that led up to this, though, was painful ahaha. Bindi definitely knows how to write a slow burn!
In closing, I really enjoyed this book! I never end up reading books that are “love at first sight,” so that was a nice change!
“Rules in Love” includes the following tropes: workplace romance, forced proximity, love at first sight, mutual pining, opposites attract, single parents, & slow burn.
The MCs are Finn & Scarlett. The side characters include the following: Scarlett’s 7 year old son Benjamin, best friend Theodore, & her son’s father Brett. Other side characters include Finn’s 7 year old daughter Iris, his sister Evie, aunt Jocelyn, & best friend Nate.
Finn & his daughter, sister, & aunt have moved to NYC from Australia in order to build a new, better life. Deep down, Finn is a broken, grieving man, who lost his parents a year before he lost his girlfriend during the birth of his daughter Iris 7 years ago. Although it’s been several years, Finn has a hard time grappling with life. In order to mask his pain, Finn is a very controlled, meticulous person, who has to have everything just right. He is overly organized & all of his surroundings are spotless, not one thing out of place. He has a three-year plan that he is determined to stick to in order to keep his promise to Shelby, his daughter’s mother who passed, & being distracted by a beautiful woman at work is not in that plan.
Scarlett & her son Benjamin & best friend Theodore moved to NYC from London after both received opportunities to work at an architectural company. Ben’s father Brett lives in NYC, so Ben would now be able to spend time with his father. Scarlett lost her parents when she was a child, & lived in foster homes until university. She got pregnant with Ben when she was 18 & was thrown out of her dorm. That is when she met Teddy. Teddy took her in & the rest is history - their friendship is unbreakable, & they have always been inseparable. Scarlett is a hard-working, strong, independent woman who is loyal, loving, clumsy, somewhat messy, & absolutely obsessed with Jane Austen. When the new guy at work showed up, she couldn’t believe her eyes… or his last name… Austen.
Scarlett has a list of ideologies regarding love that she lives by, & one is to never date men she works with. This becomes difficult when Finn, the new guy at work, shows up for his first day. Scarlett is immediately taken by him & his hotness. Little did she know, Finn actually felt the same about her after he took one look at her. However, neither did anything about it, & both fumbled their words around each other & were extremely awkward. That is, until they are forced to work together on his aunt’s new home - cue Team Finnlett. The longer they spent together, the less awkward they felt & acted around each other, & they eventually became friends who wanted to bang each other very, very badly. However, both had kids & responsibilities, & different lives… until they fit into each others’.
The intimacy in “Rules in Love” is playful, funny, & hot. Scarlett & Finn are hilarious together, & act like horny teenagers at times, sneaking around at work & Finn going over to Scarlett’s house at night for a quickie every so often. Basically, they tried to get some whenever they could no matter the circumstances. The slow burn that led up to this, though, was painful ahaha. Bindi definitely knows how to write a slow burn!
In closing, I really enjoyed this book! I never end up reading books that are “love at first sight,” so that was a nice change!
May 5, 2023
📚 Title: Rules In Love
⭐️ Rating: 5/5
✍🏼 Author: Bindi Kennedy
📖 Genre: Romance
Blurb::
Oh my gosh where do I start? This beautiful swoony romance is about Scarlett Grant, a spunky architect in New York with big ambition and Finn Austen, who recently moved from Australia to New York. Finn and Scarlett end up working together and have extreme angst and instant connection when introduced, the chemistry is just *chefs kiss* and really intense. They are assigned a work project together where they are forced to spend some extra quality time together- only problem is,
Scarlett has a long list rules she’s must follow she finding her person, one being * no dating coworkers*
As the two get further into the story they get closer but still hold back a big secret in fear that it might scare the other away.
Can Scarlett keep true to her rules she’s set for herself?
Review::
There are so many things I loved about this book, the main one was the unique and loving side characters - especially Teddy cause he reminded me of my best friend! I loved the cleverness and wit between him and Scarlett- true besties and so glad she had him as a support system. I also really loved Finn’s family.
Scarlett and Finn, have a budding romance that grew into something more and besides the extra hot chemistry and secret romance, they were able to build upon each other an break through their walls they’ve had up.
Taylor Swift references , I’m hi hello, that put me over the top cause who doesn’t like to see a swiftie mention in a book, and yes she is the most talented songwriter of our generation.
I felt really connected to all of the characters and thought this was so well written by Bindi! I’m such a fan now and can’t wait to hopefully see a book two and three of this series. I highly recommend this to swoony romance lovers 🤞🏼
Tropes:
✨ Office Romance/ Forbidden Love
✨ New York City Vibes
✨ Family Ties
✨ Close Proximity
✨ Single Parents
✨ Insta Love
✨ Gay BFF + fun side characters
✨ Taylor Swift mentions
I was lucky to receive this ARC in exchange for my honest review , thank you Wordsmith Publicity and Bindi Kennedy
⭐️ Rating: 5/5
✍🏼 Author: Bindi Kennedy
📖 Genre: Romance
Blurb::
Oh my gosh where do I start? This beautiful swoony romance is about Scarlett Grant, a spunky architect in New York with big ambition and Finn Austen, who recently moved from Australia to New York. Finn and Scarlett end up working together and have extreme angst and instant connection when introduced, the chemistry is just *chefs kiss* and really intense. They are assigned a work project together where they are forced to spend some extra quality time together- only problem is,
Scarlett has a long list rules she’s must follow she finding her person, one being * no dating coworkers*
As the two get further into the story they get closer but still hold back a big secret in fear that it might scare the other away.
Can Scarlett keep true to her rules she’s set for herself?
Review::
There are so many things I loved about this book, the main one was the unique and loving side characters - especially Teddy cause he reminded me of my best friend! I loved the cleverness and wit between him and Scarlett- true besties and so glad she had him as a support system. I also really loved Finn’s family.
Scarlett and Finn, have a budding romance that grew into something more and besides the extra hot chemistry and secret romance, they were able to build upon each other an break through their walls they’ve had up.
Taylor Swift references , I’m hi hello, that put me over the top cause who doesn’t like to see a swiftie mention in a book, and yes she is the most talented songwriter of our generation.
I felt really connected to all of the characters and thought this was so well written by Bindi! I’m such a fan now and can’t wait to hopefully see a book two and three of this series. I highly recommend this to swoony romance lovers 🤞🏼
Tropes:
✨ Office Romance/ Forbidden Love
✨ New York City Vibes
✨ Family Ties
✨ Close Proximity
✨ Single Parents
✨ Insta Love
✨ Gay BFF + fun side characters
✨ Taylor Swift mentions
I was lucky to receive this ARC in exchange for my honest review , thank you Wordsmith Publicity and Bindi Kennedy
May 9, 2023
Rules In Love - West Village Series #1 - Review
Couple: Finn Austen & Scarlett
Author: Bindi Kennedy
Tropes: single parent romance, workplace romance, new adult romance, insta-attraction, found family
Review: This was my first read from this author and it was a good beginning to a sweet series. The book is dual POV and has a ton of angst.
The main arcs in this book are how the two MCs can give in to their feelings while taking care of their kids. It was a different read for me and I enjoyed how both MCs had different concerns about each other.
Scarlett was not my favorite FMC in the book and I felt like she was immature at times and did not grow as much as I wished. I enjoyed the chapters with her and Finn as they grew closer and also when she was with Ben.
Finn was my favorite in this book. I thought his chapters were hilarious and witty. I also enjoyed how his past played a huge role in his feelings and mental state. I thought the way Bindi wrote his character made the story elevated. The raw loss and confusion Finn’s character has is perfect for his arc and growth. I also thought the way his history came to a head with his feelings for Scarlett were honest and real.
The book has insta-lust vibes and hot chemistry. It is a quick and steamy read that will make you swoon and curse all at once. My only complaint is that the two of them did not communicate for how mature they should have been and I felt like they resolved issues too fast. I enjoyed the secondary characters and hope they get stories too.
Rating: 3/5, too fantastical for me but a good read
Couple: Finn Austen & Scarlett
Author: Bindi Kennedy
Tropes: single parent romance, workplace romance, new adult romance, insta-attraction, found family
Review: This was my first read from this author and it was a good beginning to a sweet series. The book is dual POV and has a ton of angst.
The main arcs in this book are how the two MCs can give in to their feelings while taking care of their kids. It was a different read for me and I enjoyed how both MCs had different concerns about each other.
Scarlett was not my favorite FMC in the book and I felt like she was immature at times and did not grow as much as I wished. I enjoyed the chapters with her and Finn as they grew closer and also when she was with Ben.
Finn was my favorite in this book. I thought his chapters were hilarious and witty. I also enjoyed how his past played a huge role in his feelings and mental state. I thought the way Bindi wrote his character made the story elevated. The raw loss and confusion Finn’s character has is perfect for his arc and growth. I also thought the way his history came to a head with his feelings for Scarlett were honest and real.
The book has insta-lust vibes and hot chemistry. It is a quick and steamy read that will make you swoon and curse all at once. My only complaint is that the two of them did not communicate for how mature they should have been and I felt like they resolved issues too fast. I enjoyed the secondary characters and hope they get stories too.
Rating: 3/5, too fantastical for me but a good read
May 5, 2023
This is Bindi Kennedy’s debut novel and this was was a great into into this author.
So many laugh out loud moments and I’ve made so many notes from this book to read and laugh at later.
Single parent Scarlett is an architect, along with her gay best friend, Teddy have come to work for the company all the way from the uk. New York is a big place to be and they’ve found a little bar they like as their local, have their table reserved there for them in just the right spot and life is good!! Her son Ben is her priority and the crazy cat lady next door is a valuable friend and babysitter for Scarlett when Brett the dad isn’t having him over to his.
Cue Finn Austen, single dad hottie from Oz and who is after a new start, a good step up the form and he has his 3 year plan written down ready.
There’s a mutual interest but acting upon it is another matter. Scarlett has her 10 rules which she must follow according to her for happiness.
Risking it all wasn’t in Finn’s plan either and the connection these two have is undeniable.
Loved all the funny sarcasm and Witt in this book.
I found it hard to believe this was her debut novel as I found it easy to follow and read and I really enjoyed it. The characters really came to life and I loved the ending of it. I hope there will be a book about Teddy next maybe? He is such a great friend to Scarlett, those two really are the best of friends.
This book was outstanding. Be proud of such a fab debut!!
I’m sure this book will be a great success. Good luck!!
So many laugh out loud moments and I’ve made so many notes from this book to read and laugh at later.
Single parent Scarlett is an architect, along with her gay best friend, Teddy have come to work for the company all the way from the uk. New York is a big place to be and they’ve found a little bar they like as their local, have their table reserved there for them in just the right spot and life is good!! Her son Ben is her priority and the crazy cat lady next door is a valuable friend and babysitter for Scarlett when Brett the dad isn’t having him over to his.
Cue Finn Austen, single dad hottie from Oz and who is after a new start, a good step up the form and he has his 3 year plan written down ready.
There’s a mutual interest but acting upon it is another matter. Scarlett has her 10 rules which she must follow according to her for happiness.
Risking it all wasn’t in Finn’s plan either and the connection these two have is undeniable.
Loved all the funny sarcasm and Witt in this book.
I found it hard to believe this was her debut novel as I found it easy to follow and read and I really enjoyed it. The characters really came to life and I loved the ending of it. I hope there will be a book about Teddy next maybe? He is such a great friend to Scarlett, those two really are the best of friends.
This book was outstanding. Be proud of such a fab debut!!
I’m sure this book will be a great success. Good luck!!
May 8, 2023
RULES IN LOVE By Bindi Kennedy
Have you ever wanted someone so desperately, you’d risk everything for just one kiss?
For as long as I can remember, I have lived life according to my list of ten rules.
The most important?
Do not date men you work with. It’s asking for trouble.
Adherence has never been an issue…
Until now.
😊What i liked -
✔ Workplace/Forced Proximity/Single Parent/Rom-Com.
✔ The first thing that caught my eye in the book was Scarlett's Ideologies list. (it was cute and funny at the same time)
✔ I loved Finn and Scarlett's fierce need to protect their kids from getting hurt.
✔ Finn and Scarlett as character's were quite similar to each other.
✔ I Loved all the character's but my favourite out of the lot was Theodore William Henry Digby The Third. (he was a hoot)
✔ Loved how very english the book was, the banter, the sarcasm, the slow burn chemistry and the heartaches.
🤔What could have been better -
✔ I would have liked less of the go and forth between Finn and Scarlett towards the end. (can't exactly what i mean by that because then i will be giving out the story)
📚Who Should read :
👶Beginners
💝Romance Lover
💼Workplace Romance
😂Rom-Com Romance
📈My Rating : 4/5
P.S- I can't believe that this is a debut novel, Fantastically written. Can we have a Teddy book too ?
Thank You, Bindi Kennedy and Wordsmith Publicity ,for a copy.
Have you ever wanted someone so desperately, you’d risk everything for just one kiss?
For as long as I can remember, I have lived life according to my list of ten rules.
The most important?
Do not date men you work with. It’s asking for trouble.
Adherence has never been an issue…
Until now.
😊What i liked -
✔ Workplace/Forced Proximity/Single Parent/Rom-Com.
✔ The first thing that caught my eye in the book was Scarlett's Ideologies list. (it was cute and funny at the same time)
✔ I loved Finn and Scarlett's fierce need to protect their kids from getting hurt.
✔ Finn and Scarlett as character's were quite similar to each other.
✔ I Loved all the character's but my favourite out of the lot was Theodore William Henry Digby The Third. (he was a hoot)
✔ Loved how very english the book was, the banter, the sarcasm, the slow burn chemistry and the heartaches.
🤔What could have been better -
✔ I would have liked less of the go and forth between Finn and Scarlett towards the end. (can't exactly what i mean by that because then i will be giving out the story)
📚Who Should read :
👶Beginners
💝Romance Lover
💼Workplace Romance
😂Rom-Com Romance
📈My Rating : 4/5
P.S- I can't believe that this is a debut novel, Fantastically written. Can we have a Teddy book too ?
Thank You, Bindi Kennedy and Wordsmith Publicity ,for a copy.
August 22, 2023
Single dad Finn moves to NYC from Byron Bay to give his daughter a better life. His past was filled with heartbreaking loss. He had a plan to build his architecture profile and return to Australia to start his own firm.
Single mum Scarlett moved to NYC from London a few years ago with her best friend for work, and for her son to have a relationship with his American father.
From the moment Finn and Scarlett meet, they are lost for each other. Not that either shares or admits that. But they are forced to work together on a project, walls come down and sparks fly.
#singledadtrope
#singlemomtrope
#officeromance
#forcedproximity
#dualPOV
The chemistry between Finn and Scarlett was palpable. Bindi wrote the characters with such confidence and conviction you could almost hear their accents as they spoke.
He’s such a golden retriever personality but is also so broken by his life experiences, he doesn’t realise how much it impacted him. Some of his choices make you want to punch him square in the face.
Throughout the story Scarlett gains strength and finds her voice. She’s hidden from the world, and fallen into her novels, she’s forgotten herself.
I loved all the Aussie-isms in this book. From the mention of my all time favourite band and lead singer to our colloquial sayings, it hit the right spot for me.
There’s a lot of angst, mutual pining and a touch of spice - our beautiful Finn has a dirty mouth too.
A great debut novel
4 stars
Single mum Scarlett moved to NYC from London a few years ago with her best friend for work, and for her son to have a relationship with his American father.
From the moment Finn and Scarlett meet, they are lost for each other. Not that either shares or admits that. But they are forced to work together on a project, walls come down and sparks fly.
#singledadtrope
#singlemomtrope
#officeromance
#forcedproximity
#dualPOV
The chemistry between Finn and Scarlett was palpable. Bindi wrote the characters with such confidence and conviction you could almost hear their accents as they spoke.
He’s such a golden retriever personality but is also so broken by his life experiences, he doesn’t realise how much it impacted him. Some of his choices make you want to punch him square in the face.
Throughout the story Scarlett gains strength and finds her voice. She’s hidden from the world, and fallen into her novels, she’s forgotten herself.
I loved all the Aussie-isms in this book. From the mention of my all time favourite band and lead singer to our colloquial sayings, it hit the right spot for me.
There’s a lot of angst, mutual pining and a touch of spice - our beautiful Finn has a dirty mouth too.
A great debut novel
4 stars
May 5, 2023
𝓐𝓡𝓒 𝓡𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓮𝔀
𝑻𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒔
✔️Single Parents
✔️Office Romance
✔️Forced proximity
✔️Instant attraction
𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘
This was such a fantastic read for me. This book makes you laugh, cry , lose your mind and do a happy dance. This book also has lots of funny moments that make you want to fall on the floor laughing your head off. I can’t believe this is the authors debut novel because it’s just so good. If you wanna read a romcom then this is definitely the one to try. I haven’t read a romcom in a long time so this was an absolute blast. I didn’t realize until I read a couple of chapters how much I would enjoy it.
This story is also very spicy so you have been warned 😏. It starts off as a slow burn and then just fuels into something explosive. The main characters are interesting and I don’t think I’ve read a book where both characters are single parents so it was a new take for me. Scarlett and Finn have this instant connection, I quite liked how they established their relationship. I really loved the little cutie’s Iris and Benjamin, they have such adorable kids. I also cannot forget about the most amazing best friend that a girl could ever ask for Teddy, his truly a blessing for Scar and Benjamin. I enjoyed Evie’s character too and am excited for her book 🫶…..
𝑻𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒔
✔️Single Parents
✔️Office Romance
✔️Forced proximity
✔️Instant attraction
𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘
This was such a fantastic read for me. This book makes you laugh, cry , lose your mind and do a happy dance. This book also has lots of funny moments that make you want to fall on the floor laughing your head off. I can’t believe this is the authors debut novel because it’s just so good. If you wanna read a romcom then this is definitely the one to try. I haven’t read a romcom in a long time so this was an absolute blast. I didn’t realize until I read a couple of chapters how much I would enjoy it.
This story is also very spicy so you have been warned 😏. It starts off as a slow burn and then just fuels into something explosive. The main characters are interesting and I don’t think I’ve read a book where both characters are single parents so it was a new take for me. Scarlett and Finn have this instant connection, I quite liked how they established their relationship. I really loved the little cutie’s Iris and Benjamin, they have such adorable kids. I also cannot forget about the most amazing best friend that a girl could ever ask for Teddy, his truly a blessing for Scar and Benjamin. I enjoyed Evie’s character too and am excited for her book 🫶…..
May 6, 2023
Rules in Love by Bindi Kennedy is a steamy, slow burn, romcom. If you like spice, these pages were hot, hot, hot! This is Kennedy’s debut novel, and she knocked it out of the park. (Hints at a series)
Rules in love is told by dual POVs: Finn Austen, single dad, who left his life in Australia for a new career opportunity in New York City; Scarlett Grant, a clumsy, single mom, lover of all things Jane Austen, with a set of rules for love (err ideologies, not rules). Both are young, aspiring architects, working together at Wise, Bernstein, and Wright. Will forced proximity bring these two together, or will hidden secrets stop a budding romance?
Y’all these two love birds will have you swooning, laughing out loud with the cheekiest of humor, and turning your fan on high (is it getting hot in here!?)
The supporting cast of characters was equally as enjoyable. I loved Teddy, Scarlett’s best friend. He was a hoot, with the best one liners, and was the epitome of loyalty. And don’t forget Mrs. Horowitz, the crazy cat lady.
I loved the references to Step Brother, Taylor Swift and Ross-from-friends. IYKYK. If you are a romance lover, I highly recommend Rules in Love.
Rules in love is told by dual POVs: Finn Austen, single dad, who left his life in Australia for a new career opportunity in New York City; Scarlett Grant, a clumsy, single mom, lover of all things Jane Austen, with a set of rules for love (err ideologies, not rules). Both are young, aspiring architects, working together at Wise, Bernstein, and Wright. Will forced proximity bring these two together, or will hidden secrets stop a budding romance?
Y’all these two love birds will have you swooning, laughing out loud with the cheekiest of humor, and turning your fan on high (is it getting hot in here!?)
The supporting cast of characters was equally as enjoyable. I loved Teddy, Scarlett’s best friend. He was a hoot, with the best one liners, and was the epitome of loyalty. And don’t forget Mrs. Horowitz, the crazy cat lady.
I loved the references to Step Brother, Taylor Swift and Ross-from-friends. IYKYK. If you are a romance lover, I highly recommend Rules in Love.
May 17, 2023
Scarlett is a single mum looking to make her mark in New York. After becoming an young mum from a one night stand she was offered a position at a pretigious New York achetechture firm. She moves herself and her son, Ben, along with her best friend who also got a role with the firm. But when Aussie hottie Finn walks into the firm, Scarlett starts to wonder if she is ready for a relationship.
Finn is also a single parent of a gorgeous little girl. He also has a three year plan. Move to New York and establish his reputation as a top archetecht then head back to Byron Bay to start his own business. However, when he meets Scarlett and falls for her firery personality and gorgeous curves, will he change is plan?
What happens when Finn and Scarlett have to do a design project together? Then they have to go away for work together? But, what happens when Scarlett learns about Finns 5 year plan?
This super slow burn was so much fun and really well done. I really enjoyed the Aussie sayings and slang. The spice scenes were amazing and I was really rooting for both Finn and Scarlet. The side characters, especially Teddy, were fantastic. This just fantastic!
Finn is also a single parent of a gorgeous little girl. He also has a three year plan. Move to New York and establish his reputation as a top archetecht then head back to Byron Bay to start his own business. However, when he meets Scarlett and falls for her firery personality and gorgeous curves, will he change is plan?
What happens when Finn and Scarlett have to do a design project together? Then they have to go away for work together? But, what happens when Scarlett learns about Finns 5 year plan?
This super slow burn was so much fun and really well done. I really enjoyed the Aussie sayings and slang. The spice scenes were amazing and I was really rooting for both Finn and Scarlet. The side characters, especially Teddy, were fantastic. This just fantastic!
August 17, 2024
" I was consumed with fear. She was going to walk from that room, and I would never feel the same way again. All I wanted was for this moment to last forever and to know if she was as affected by my touch as I was by hers."
Well, where to begin.....
Funny, sad and just fucking sexy as hell! This story made me laugh and be a little teary for all emotions.
Finn, with his Aussie slang, made it for me with Mr. Teddy's phrases as well. These two boys are my faves, and I haven't even got to Teddy's book yet.
And to also have an emotional trauma male as an MC - amazing! You don't get many sensitive male characters, and I loved it how Bindi betrayed a sensitive male with Finn but also..... Finn does have a dirty mouth 😳 and is hot as FUCK.
Yes, Scarlett does have her own thing happing by being a Curvy goddess and insecurities with self imagine and working in a male dominant workplace. But , fuck she is one fiesty gal and knows what she wants, especially with Finny.
Do yourselves a favour and pick this book up.
"Day to day, I was writing my own story, and I knew, in my soul, it would most definitely have a happily ever after."
Well, where to begin.....
Funny, sad and just fucking sexy as hell! This story made me laugh and be a little teary for all emotions.
Finn, with his Aussie slang, made it for me with Mr. Teddy's phrases as well. These two boys are my faves, and I haven't even got to Teddy's book yet.
And to also have an emotional trauma male as an MC - amazing! You don't get many sensitive male characters, and I loved it how Bindi betrayed a sensitive male with Finn but also..... Finn does have a dirty mouth 😳 and is hot as FUCK.
Yes, Scarlett does have her own thing happing by being a Curvy goddess and insecurities with self imagine and working in a male dominant workplace. But , fuck she is one fiesty gal and knows what she wants, especially with Finny.
Do yourselves a favour and pick this book up.
"Day to day, I was writing my own story, and I knew, in my soul, it would most definitely have a happily ever after."
May 3, 2023
*Reviewed for A Book Nerd, a Bookseller and a Bibliophile*
Moment of honesty, it took me a little bit to get into this book, but when I did I was glad I stuck with it. Finn and Scarlett both relocate to NYC for jobs as junior architects. They notice each other but nobody makes a move until they are assigned a project together at work. During the project, the two got to know each other better and their connection grew. Although the development of their story was long, it worked. Scarlett and Finn both had trauma in their past but they made a great fit for each other. They also had children that they had to take into consideration. I thought the emotional journey of the story was well written. I was not expecting the level of spice in the book but it was a welcome surprise. The secondary characters were great additions, making you excited to read their stories. If you are looking for a single-parent, workplace romance, with a mix of strangers to lovers that is an instalove this is your book!
Moment of honesty, it took me a little bit to get into this book, but when I did I was glad I stuck with it. Finn and Scarlett both relocate to NYC for jobs as junior architects. They notice each other but nobody makes a move until they are assigned a project together at work. During the project, the two got to know each other better and their connection grew. Although the development of their story was long, it worked. Scarlett and Finn both had trauma in their past but they made a great fit for each other. They also had children that they had to take into consideration. I thought the emotional journey of the story was well written. I was not expecting the level of spice in the book but it was a welcome surprise. The secondary characters were great additions, making you excited to read their stories. If you are looking for a single-parent, workplace romance, with a mix of strangers to lovers that is an instalove this is your book!
May 4, 2023
‘Rules in Love’ is told from two perspectives, Finn and Scarlett. These two are co-workers who end up working on a project together. Scarlett has a long list of rules which some are pretty funny, the main important rule is not to date a coworker. Will she break it?
It did take me a little while to get into the story but a few chapters in and I was hooked. I loved reading about the character development of Finn and Scarlett, learning that they have similar backgrounds and are both single parents. The secondary characters add another dimension to this story, I absolutely loved Tommy, secretly have my fingers crossed hoping he gets his own story.
This is Bindi’s Debut novel and I highly recommend giving it a read.
I give ‘Rules in Love’ 4 stars out of 5
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It did take me a little while to get into the story but a few chapters in and I was hooked. I loved reading about the character development of Finn and Scarlett, learning that they have similar backgrounds and are both single parents. The secondary characters add another dimension to this story, I absolutely loved Tommy, secretly have my fingers crossed hoping he gets his own story.
This is Bindi’s Debut novel and I highly recommend giving it a read.
I give ‘Rules in Love’ 4 stars out of 5
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May 16, 2023
“Scarlett was changing me from the inside out. My muscles, my mind, my heart. All were being dismantled and rebuilt in her image.”
What a joy it was to read Rules in Love!! Bindi Kennedy’s debut novel made me feel a range of emotions! From heartbreak and longing, to laughing so hard I had tears in my eyes, to ultimate swooning… this book had it all! 💜
Scarlett and Finn have an instantaneous chemistry and their banter is everything! Both of them have been through so much in their lives that they find it difficult to open up to one another and explore the feelings that each of them feel so powerfully! They have one of those truly special connections that everyone dreams of having 🥹🥰
I love when a book has fantastic side characters! I’m obsessed with Teddy and I cannot WAIT for his book! Evie and Nate are also so cute and I can’t wait to find out what happens next in their relationship 👀!! Don’t even get me started on Finn and Scarlett’s children, Iris and Ben 🥹🥹🥹 they are so precious and I’m obsessed with the way Iris says words with a W instead of an R 🥹💜
If you’re looking for a spicy, office romance, funny as hell romcom then Rules in Love is for you!!! Run don’t walk to the kindle store and download this asap! It���s available on KU!🫶🏻
What a joy it was to read Rules in Love!! Bindi Kennedy’s debut novel made me feel a range of emotions! From heartbreak and longing, to laughing so hard I had tears in my eyes, to ultimate swooning… this book had it all! 💜
Scarlett and Finn have an instantaneous chemistry and their banter is everything! Both of them have been through so much in their lives that they find it difficult to open up to one another and explore the feelings that each of them feel so powerfully! They have one of those truly special connections that everyone dreams of having 🥹🥰
I love when a book has fantastic side characters! I’m obsessed with Teddy and I cannot WAIT for his book! Evie and Nate are also so cute and I can’t wait to find out what happens next in their relationship 👀!! Don’t even get me started on Finn and Scarlett’s children, Iris and Ben 🥹🥹🥹 they are so precious and I’m obsessed with the way Iris says words with a W instead of an R 🥹💜
If you’re looking for a spicy, office romance, funny as hell romcom then Rules in Love is for you!!! Run don’t walk to the kindle store and download this asap! It���s available on KU!🫶🏻
May 4, 2023
Moment of honesty, it took me a little bit to get into this book, but when I did I was glad I stuck with it. Finn and Scarlett both relocate to NYC for jobs as junior architects. They notice each other but nobody makes a move until they are assigned a project together at work. During the project, the two got to know each other better and their connection grew. Although the development of their story was long, it worked. Scarlett and Finn both had trauma in their past but they made a great fit for each other. They also had children that they had to take into consideration. I thought the emotional journey of the story was well written. I was not expecting the level of spice in the book but it was a welcome surprise. The secondary characters were great additions, making you excited to read their stories. If you are looking for a single-parent, workplace romance, with a mix of strangers to lovers that is an instalove this is your book!
~Reemah💜
~Reemah💜
May 4, 2023
Do you believe in romantic "ideologies"?? Well, Scarlett does! Rules 9 and 10 are the best! But if you want to know them, you'll have to just read the book!
Finn Austen moves from Australia to NYC with his daughter, sister, and aunt to have a freshe start.
Scarlett Grant is a junior architect looking to make it big, and find love! As fate has itz Finn starts working in the same office. The moment they met, I squeaked in excitement! It was like love at first sight. The perfect fairytale moment! The awkwardness, connections, chemistry, it's all there between these two people! But, they both have a secret from each other. They both have kids.. Worried the other might not want to be tied down to children, they both choose not to say anything about them. But that soon changes.
The chemistry and spice in the romance scenes are spot on! Not too much open door, but just enough to let you imagine. This book will forever keep a special place in my heart.
Finn Austen moves from Australia to NYC with his daughter, sister, and aunt to have a freshe start.
Scarlett Grant is a junior architect looking to make it big, and find love! As fate has itz Finn starts working in the same office. The moment they met, I squeaked in excitement! It was like love at first sight. The perfect fairytale moment! The awkwardness, connections, chemistry, it's all there between these two people! But, they both have a secret from each other. They both have kids.. Worried the other might not want to be tied down to children, they both choose not to say anything about them. But that soon changes.
The chemistry and spice in the romance scenes are spot on! Not too much open door, but just enough to let you imagine. This book will forever keep a special place in my heart.
May 7, 2023
This is the author's debut novel. I can tell she knows how to write romcoms that will have you laughing from beginning to finish. Finn and Scarlett are so adorably awkward. The way the bumble with words when around one another is so endearing. Now Finn you know is delicious when you can put Chris Hemsworth and Sam Heughan together, one word Yum! I loved Scarlett's best friend Teddy. Their friendship is friend's goals for sure! Teddy is her wingman. Now one thing for me is I wish the kids were in the beginning of the book more. I was super excited to to dive into this one because romcoms and single parent books are my jam, but a little disappointed it took a bit for them to be in the book more. Ben and Iris are so cute! Iris just stole my heart. Along with the humor there is plenty of heart and feels. It's a great debut novel for Bindi. Looking forward to more from her!
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