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282 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 21, 2017
"A relationship without sex was like Christmas without presents, a Bloody Mary without a celery stick, or a car without tires."


"Everything in life is easy. Some things simply take longer to complete than others."Marc is a detective and a former Navy Seal. Content with his beautiful beach home on the California coast, he has a solid routine in place and a rigid structure that he follows. Although Marc is happy, he recognizes that he is alone. When he meets Taryn, he is thrilled to find the possibility of a life long companion. Although the two share an immediate physical spark, Marc is quite particular about "his rules." As Taryn and Marc grow closer together, the bond between the two becomes impenetrable. Taryn experiences growth and finds completion in her life due to Marc's presence. Marc, still uncompromising on his set schedule and "rules," discovers that Taryn adds color to his black and white existence. Meanwhile, the crime in Southern California is becoming more intense, and Marc seeks an alliance with a local MC. As Marc wages war on a local lethal gang, the weight of his job becomes lighter having Taryn in his life.
"Begin at the beginning, and go on till you come to the end: then stop."

"What did you just do to me? It wasn't my first kiss. But it was the first kiss I'll never forget."Told in dual POV, His Rules is a perfect blend of romance, friendship, action, and intrigue. With Marc's rules in place, the central conflict between the two main characters increases the sexual tension and accentuates the need for them to devote a significant amount of time developing their friendship and relationship. The supporting characters enhance the plot with their contribution to Taryn and Marc's lives. I especially enjoyed the addition of Marc's relationship with the young and spunky Charlee. Once again, Hildreth manages to seamlessly blend a smoking hot romance, with passion and tenderness, while impressing the importance of family and the undeniable presence of loyalty and friendship. The pacing of the writing is fast and truly unique due to the desire for Marc and Taryn to finally make that physical connection. When that moment happens, I was afraid my Kindle was going to catch on fire. Marc's character is exceptionally rare with his OCD tendencies, and yet, Taryn and Marc together are perfectly matched. Hildreth's MC loving fans will be pleased to see some of their favorite characters play an essential role in the plot of this read.







OK now on to what has become a Hildreth favorite of mine, the subsidiary characters. WOOHOOOO!!!!!! I LOVED EACH AND EVERY NEW CHARACTER THAT WAS INTRODUCED, but as with most things I have a favorite and her name is Charlee.
There were other supporting characters that added the most side splitting belly laughs and at the same time anchored a heartwarming bond to this story that the is hard to explain, it must be enjoyed as you read. And of course I would be remiss if I did not mention the visit from some old favorites. They will worm their way into your heart even further after this read.