I was really looking forward to picking up "Rules of Engagement" but ended up being disappointed with it. It was a quick read with very little in the way of character or relationship development, which made it difficult for me to connect with the main characters, Jorja and Jocko, or believe in the strength of their feelings for each other. Their physical attraction was quite apparent, however; I lost count of how many times Jocko described Jorja as being "built like a brick house." What exactly did he like about her besides her body? As for Jocko, if the descriptions of him from various women in the book were to be believed, he must have walked around town causing spontaneous orgasms wherever he went!
I also had an issue with the fact that Jocko didn't keep in touch with Jorja in the six years he was away serving in the military. He attempted to explain his radio silence, but the explanation didn't really make sense to me. Why on earth would Jorja forgive Jocko so easily based solely on that lame explanation and halfway apology? She should have at least made him grovel! What bothered me even more, however, is that Jorja somehow managed to rationalize Jocko's horrible treatment of her in high school as a "misunderstanding" and decided that she was the one who had messed up. I wholeheartedly disagree. He basically marked his territory by kissing her in the most outrageous way possible on his way out of town so no other guy would even think about dating her, then ignored her for six years until he was ready to come home. In what way was that her messing up, or as her supposed best friend tried to call it, stringing Jocko along?
It didn't help matters that both Jocko and Jorja used language that made them seem very immature. For example, Jocko answered his phone by saying, "Sup?" and referred to Jorja as his "bae" when he wasn't calling her "Juicy." That nickname was bad enough when he was
using it to tease her in high school, but as an adult it was just
ridiculous and immature. Honestly, the book's language in general seemed kind of strange to me. I couldn't figure out why the author chose not to use contractions most of the time. It made the dialogue seem very stilted and unnatural.
I really had to struggle to finish this book. The setup was good and the story had potential, but IMO it wasn't executed well. Unfortunately, I can't recommend "Rules of Engagement," nor do I have any interest in picking up another one of this author's books in the future.
I really had to struggle to finish this book. The setup was good and the story had potential, but IMO it wasn't executed well. Unfortunately, I can't recommend "Rules of Engagement," nor do I have any interest in picking up another one of this author's books in the future.
*Review copy provided by the author via Grey's Promotions. All opinions expressed are my own.
About "Rules of Engagement"
Jorja Jones:
My boss, Editor in Chief of Modern Family Magazine, Sidney Malone, informs me that I will be writing our entry into the First Annual Thorton Publishing House Contest, and the theme is Everyday Heroes, featuring Sunnyville's recently returned Navy SEAL Jocko Malone.
Jocko? Just my luck! We have bad blood, high-school history.
The day before he left for the Navy, he took his torture to another level.
He kissed me like we were lovers. It was humiliating.
Six years later, the memory still makes my blood boil ... and my toes curl.
I'm doomed!
Jocko Malone:
The last time I saw Juicy Jorja, her body that's built like a brick house was pinned between my manhood and the lockers, and I had kissed the ever-loving (fill in the blank) out of her sassy mouth.
The memory of which got me through all the darkness I faced.
She's the reason I returned to Sunnyville.
She and I have unfinished business.
Get ready to fall hard for Sunnyville's returning hero, Navy SEAL Jocko Malone, as he fights to win back the girl he left behind. Failure is not an option.
One-click it today and immerse yourself back into Sunnyville with an all-new magnificent Malone man.
Jessika Klide steps into K. Bromberg's Everyday Heroes World with an enemies to lovers, steamy, standalone romance about a case of miscommunication that leads to total crisis management and proves that in the game of love, winners never quit. (Featuring a precocious K9.)
Jessika Klide steps into K. Bromberg's Everyday Heroes World with an enemies to lovers, steamy, standalone romance about a case of miscommunication that leads to total crisis management and proves that in the game of love, winners never quit. (Featuring a precocious K9.)
About the Everyday Heroes World
"Rules of Engagement" is written in New York Times Bestselling author K. Bromberg's Everyday Heroes World, which is one of two KB Worlds projects. With over 100 authors, who were selected by and are working with K. Bromberg, these stories are fan fiction at its finest—and sexiest. Devoted fans of the Driven and Everyday Heroes series will have the opportunity to revisit their favorite characters and settings. You can find out more about K. Bromberg and the KB Worlds at kbworlds.com.
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