Second one i read in this series and I loved the story and the heart felt going through grief. Solid 4.5 of 5.

I liked the story, but not as much as the first. Still a very good book with lots of feels. I just wish they had switched the order of the first two books, it would have made more sense.

I want to rate it higher. Maybe a 3.8. Majority of the book I was giving 5 stars. It had my heart hurting just the right amount but little things brought it down. Some things felt rushed. Marcus’ death was super rushed. Lucas calling Piper babe was another thing that brought it down. Just a difference of opinion I guess but I hate that pet name it’s so detached and cringy. Ruined the last parts of the book and then the last 100 pages dragged on a lot. I skimmed the rest of the book at that point to finish it. Overall the story was good but it could’ve been better.

𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐒: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨   𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐄: 🔥🔥🔥      I am so happy I got to read this book! I loved Rule Number 5 (the first in this series) and getting to see Lucas and Piper's story just brought so much depth and history. I needed this to fall deeper in love with these guys, and loved it even more than the first.       Plus this book hurt so good. I'm not usually one for super angsty romances, but this one was out of the world with emotion and just broke my heart and put it right back together.       Piper crashed into Lucas's life at the age of seven, and grew up with him in a close knit group of her brothers friends. When Lucas and Piper finally realize what they were always meant to be to each other, tragedy strikes and they are forced to fight for the love they both know is there between them.       Lucas is one of those book boyfriends that you want to hug and punch in equal measure, but he's so endearing, that he makes up for all the pain he puts you through. Piper is a great FMC, and she knows that some things take time, and that some loves are worth fighting for.       Plus if you read the first one and loved Jax, well I have news for you. 💕💕      This book is poignant, raw and absolutely hit me in the feels. Jessa does a great job writing these hockey boys and portraying friendships that just make each character even stronger. And the spice is great, even if you have to wait a little longer for it. It definitely delivers.       This was one of my favorite reads of May! I love childhood best friend romances and this one delivers. I cannot wait for more. 💕💕      *NOTE: this is the second book in the Rule Breaker Series, but happens chronologically before the first book. If you are new to this, I think you could read this one first!       *this is an ARC reader review and I received early access to this book for fair and honest feedback

I ate this book up! I highly enjoyed reading this book! This book wrecked me! In this book. This book is an emotional rollercoaster. Lucas falls in love with his best friend’s sister Piper. They have known each other since they were kids. The spiec was perfect. The baking together was cute! Lucas carrying her bag melted my heart! The way he took care of her when she was on her period had me swooning.I loved the ending! You can tell they both love each other. I loved them as a couple. Favorite Quote: “I love you. I trust you. Please don’t make us wait anymore.” His eyes bored into mine, and his voice cracked. “I have loved you since the day you moved in next door. I’ve spent my time loving you when you weren’t looking, afraid that if I had you, I wouldn’t survive losing you.” His hands dipped into my hair and held me in place. “I will never do that again. You make me strong, Piper. You’ve made me see that life isn’t worth living without you by my side.”

Wow. Wow. Wow. WOW! Oh my heart 🥹😍😭 This book is AMAZING!! The story is amazing. This group of characters is amazing. Piper and Lucas are amazing. Jax, well of course Jax is still amazing! 😉 Jessa Wilder is amazing!! Everything about this is just AMAZING! If you’re anything like me, you fell in love with Lucas and Piper when we met them in Rule Number Five. We learn a little bit about Piper, Lucas and Jax’s background in that book, but I was so not prepared for all Piper and Lucas had to overcome to get their HEA. Their story is so tragically beautiful. 🥹 I love how feisty and strong-willed Piper is. Her tragic and traumatic past is a lot, but she continues to conquer everything life throws at her with a supreme level of sass. She’s inspiring and keeps this rowdy group of hockey players in line. And can we talk about Mr. Lucas Knight 🥵 Let’s be real, there are parts of this book where I’m with Piper, Jax, and probably most of his friends, and want to throttle the man. But then he holds her when she has nightmares, makes sure she has a place to stay when her dorm is out of commission, has her birthday tattooed on him, shows up to her volleyball game in her jersey (reverse jersey trope - totally here for it), meets his dad halfway between campus and their hometown to bring her her favorite dinner, calls his mom in the middle of the medicine aisle at the store to know what to get a girl to help with her period, watches her favorite movie with her even though he doesn’t like it, wants to show her off to his friends, makes she she has almond milk for her cereal, bakes muffins for her in the middle of the night, and glams her up for a fundraiser to make sure she wins a date with him. Oh, and he calls her Killer?? I mean come on 🫠 another top tier book boyfriend brought to life by Jessa Wilder 😂 A good book should make you have all the feels, and trust me this book accomplishes that mission. There are so many emotions packed into these 34 chapters. Get ready to get on an emotional rollercoaster when you open this one! The ride is tough at times, but the journey and destination sure are beautiful. 🥰 This book was so good, it had me forgetting I was reading. The pages of this fly by without you even noticing. One second I was at 25%, and next thing I knew I was 89% done and so not ready for it to end. I just cannot express how much I love this book and these characters. I didn’t think I could love them any more than I did after Rule Number Five, especially Jax and River, but I was wrong - so beautifully wrong. I cannot wait for Rules of Our Own for all the River content and a inside look in his head.😍 I also need to reread Rule Number Five STAT because I’m going to appreciate Lucas and Piper’s love story/content so much more now that I know the inside of what they went thru to get where they are. Also I was already head over heels for Jax, and even thought I didn’t think it was possible, I love him more. I just cannot wait to reread his story knowing more about his backstory from this book.  Jessa - I cannot express enough thanks and gratitude for the opportunity to be a member of your ARC team and to have had the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book. Your writing is so amazing and intoxicating. Once I dive into one of your books, I physically cannot put it down. The characters live rent free in my head and my heart, and there isn’t anywhere else I want them to be. You should be so proud of yourself, this series is masterful! This book is amazing! I cannot wait for release day to watch the love this book is destined to get. Check this book out! You will be so glad you did. And if you haven’t met this group yet, download Rule Number Five now and get ready to fall in love! 😍