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    The Rules
    The Rules
    The Rules
    Audiobook13 hours

    The Rules

    Written by Kerry Barnes

    Narrated by Annie Aldington

    2.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    The second instalment of Kerry Barnes’ explosive series!

    ‘Absorbing, gripping and really hard to put down’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘Never in my life have I read such a great fabulous series of books’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘This was a brilliant read full of edge of the seat moments and so hard to put down’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘Absolutely loved every minute of this . . . Twists, turns and plenty of pages – I was literally immersed in these books’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    * * *

    Do you live by the rules, or die by them?

    Holed up in prison, Mike Regan is offered a deal – his freedom in exchange for his firm taking down the gang that is supplying a new dangerous drug that has hit the streets. What starts as a game soon becomes a shocking revelation with devastating consequences.

    Meanwhile, Mike’s fiancé, Zara Ezra, has her own firm to run. But when the so-called Governor is out to take her down, she has her own decision to make – either fight, run, or write her own rule book . . .

    * * *

    Praise for Kerry Barnes

    ‘A shocking, gripping read’ Dreda Say Mitchell

    ‘Sweeps along at a breakneck pace’ Anna Smith

    ‘An absolute must read from this talented author’ Jacqui Rose

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins Publishers
    Release dateFeb 15, 2019
    ISBN9780008321987
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    • 1/5
      I purchased this book several years ago at a used book store and am sorry I wasted my money. I find The Rules to be one of the silliest books I have ever read on relationships. In reading over these recommended man-catching "techniques" I am struck by how shallow and unintelligent these authors judge men to be. I find it hard to believe that most men serious about finding someone to spend their life with would be taken in by such foolishness. One rule is "Don't call call him and rarely return his calls". Many of us are raised to understand that not returning a phone call is simply rude behavior and not a decision likely to lead to lasting love. Much of the "advice" offered in The Rules was personally embarrassing for me to read as I imagined myself putting some of these rules into practice. The reader is encouraged to engage in unnatural behaviors that are unlikely to foster authenticity or respect in any relationship. My advice to anyone picking up The Rules is read it for a few good laughs,then throw it out, go on that date and just be yourself.
    • 3/5
      This is a book of rules for women to follow - women who want to meet and marry Mr. Right. The basic concept is to let the man take the lead - and don't make him your whole world. Be a busy, happy person; be your OWN person apart from your guy. Many modern women roll their eyes at some of the rules listed here. They say The Rules are silly - why can't a woman pursue her man? It's the 2000's for crying out loud! However, I think the ideas in this book are beneficial to women if applied correctly. If you follow the rules in this book you will be protecting yourself from a great deal of heartbreak. There's a chapter in here about friendship as well, not just romance. Many women (myself included) give WAY too much in our relationships and end up feeling hurt and used. This book helps us to give the most effort to those in our lives who have shown they truly love us.
    • 1/5
      Just another desperate attempt at trying to save my marriage. It failed -- the attempt and the marriage.