Vicious Rule

Born Villains #3

by Abbi Cook

From USA Today bestselling author Abbi Cook comes Alex Rule's story in the Born Villains series, the second generation of the Rule family!Alex Rule, older son of Helix Rule, now controls the family business in Italy. Violence and excess are the cornerstones of his life, and he wouldn't have it any other way. As far as he's concerned, this world is his for the taking, no matter how he has to get what he wants.And that includes me.When he offered me a job as his assistant after I left the Villa Aurelia, I thought I could handle it. I'd worked for the Rule family for years with his brother Gideon.How wrong I was.For as long as I've known him, I've hated Alex Rule. He was everything his brother wasn't--wild, reckless, the ultimate bad boy. I wish I could feel that way now because no part of me is safe with him.Especially my heart.

290 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 15, 2023

Reviews

[GKP2460 · Rating 5 out of 5]

"The world better get ready. There’s a new Rule in town."

I LOVE these Rule guys! The second generation is every bit as intense and intoxicating as their fathers. Vicious Rule is Alex's story. He's the oldest son of Helix (secretly my favorite Rule brother). Alex is over the Family business in Italy and rules with an iron fist. Sasha is his assistant. Previously she worked for Alex's brother Gideon and the two couldn’t be more different. Alex and Sasha's story is intense, steamy, exciting and absolutely everything I've come to expect from these Rule men and their women. Alex is arrogant and domineering and Sasha is fierce and takes NOTHING from Alex. They're wholly and completely perfect for each other! These stories and characters just keep getting better and better!

"When a man has the crown jewels, he shouldn’t care about knockoffs and plastic imitations.”

[caffe.and.books (Aimee) · Rating 4 out of 5]

From the very first Rule these men have had me in a chokehold- if you like red flags and anti-hero’s these guys are for you! Alex Rule was no different.


Alex is the most like his father, he’s ruthless and vicious and uhhh just *swoon*. Sasha is a chefs kiss perfection FMC- she is strong, opinionated and sexy. Literally the perfect match for Alex- but getting there wasn’t easy.

This book is well written, plot and character growth are great. There are twists, turns and spice to keep you flipping the pages. If you’re a lover of dark mafia type romance with dirty talking anti-hero’s pick up this book- pick up the entire series!

[Vicki Stephens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vicious Rule is the dark mafia romance between Alex, who is the hedonistic son of Helix Rule, and Sasha, his right hand woman and assistant who has worked for Alex’s brother Gideon. Their story has witty banter, well defined characters, jealousy, sizzling passion, betrayal, mafia action, and a difficult path finding true love. I highly recommend this well written and exciting book which is hard to put down.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

[Brandy Rice · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love the Rule men!! Alex is ruthless, vicious and amazing. Sasha is strong, opinionated and the perfect match for Alex. This dark mafia romance is filled with witty banter, twists and turns, sizzling passion, action and danger. This story is well written and addicting. It's a great addition to the series!!