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Following the Rules: Nerd/Jock MM Romance (The Script Club Book 1) by [Lane Hayes]

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The geek, the jock, and a new set of rules…

Topher-

My friend’s brother needs an academic assistant and I need a job. Problem…jocks are my weakness. Seriously. I lose my ability to speak coherently around muscle-bound hotties. Oh yeah, I lose my inhibitions too—not a good look for a guy with a genius IQ. So what am I going to do about Simon?

Simon-

Finishing college isn’t high on my list of priorities, but my future in professional football is looking bleak. I need a plan B or C, and I could use some help navigating life as an undergrad. Topher is perfect. He’s also a little strange…but in a good way. And I like the way I feel when I’m around him—as though anything is possible. Maybe if we follow our hearts, we’ll find what we’re looking for. But that means changing the rules…

Following the Rules is a MM, bisexual awakening romance starring a lovable nerd, a cool jock, and some extracurricular fun.

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This book is just happiness in written form. It's Lane at her very best when it comes to crafting believable bisexual awakening stories and for giving a sense of realness to finding a lifelong love while in college. ... It's sweet, steamy, full of feels and just made me happy.
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Jock/Nerd Romance + Friend's Brother + Lane Hayes = Must Read
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All the stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Simon and Topher were epically hot and sweet in this Jock/Nerd romance!
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My God I loved this. Every single word, every single page. I love romances, all kinds of them, but there is just something so special about an easy, breezy, beautiful story about falling in love that works for me every time.
-Goodreads Reviewer

Lane's storytelling is flawless, her characters are honest and real. The supporting cast is always on point, as I'm sure she'll pull from the pool for future stories.
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Following the Rules is the perfect mix of jock/nerd, opposites, and college. This Lane Hayes gem is simply riveting. I love it all and can't wait to see what comes next in this series.
-Amy's MM Romance Reviews

I highly recommend this story for the pure happiness and laugher you will experience watching this pair become a couple!!
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Lane Hayes just gets, better and better. This first book in her new, series is a romantic and charming read, guaranteed to deliver plenty of laugh-out-loud moments. Very witty and funny, it's a total gem. It made me laugh and reminded me that any thing's possible in love.
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08XWPYRPR
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 7, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 804 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 204 pages

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Lane Hayes loves a good romance! An avid reader from an early age, she has always been drawn to well-told love story with beautifully written characters. Her debut novel was a 2013 Rainbow Award finalist and subsequent books have received Honorable Mentions, and were winners in the 2016, 2017, and 2018-2019 Rainbow Awards. She loves red wine, chocolate and travel (in no particular order). Lane lives in Southern California with her amazing husband in a not quite empty nest.

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Beth I-L

So excited about this series!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 9, 2021

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I loved this first book in this new series. Top her and Simon are great and I can’t wait to see what happens with the other roomies who are part of the Script Club. Plus it was fun to see Cody and Bobby J again briefly!

Simon is a former NFL player who got cut after sustaining his third, and a ver serious, concussion. He’s going back to school to get his degree and is in desperate need of help. Topher is a rocket scientist whose internship fell through. He’s in needs of funds so his good friend and roommate George suggests he tutor his brother Si. Given that Topher becomes completely tongue tied when confronted with jocks things start out weird.

I just loved Simon and the vulnerability the characters exhibits. His crisis over what comes next for him, holding out for that call from his agent about another team wanting him, his confusing feelings about Topher, all of it is so endearing. And Topher’s nerdy awkwardness is adorable.

It’s easy to predict what the crisis is going to be and I love the way it plays out. The ending is wonderfully sweet and romantic. There’s a hint in one scene who the next member of the Script Club to find their happily ever after is going to be and I can’t wait to read it.

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DTM

Fantastic start to a new series! Smoking hot, sweet and funny!!!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 7, 2021

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I truly feel like I have won the lottery with the amazing books I have read lately!! Lane Hayes’ Following The Rules (The Script Club #1/KU) is no exception. Let me start off by saying this book was unexpectedly SMOKING HOT! LOL This first book in her new series ticks all of my boxes!! Topher, the shy, quirky, adorable genius who has a difficult time controlling his penchant for jocks and Simon, the sweet, straight?, professional football player and Topher’s best friend’s brother, these guys had me in stitches, sweating like a h*oker in church and swooning. I loved every single word, and as always, the banter and dialogue are TOP NOTCH! A low angst read with ALL THE FEELS, Topher and Simon take a bit of an unconventional approach to a friends with benefits relationship, which is smoking hot by the way (did I mention that already ) which organically develops in to so much more than either of them expected. The way in which these 2 very different men deal with the shift in their relationship is so enchanting. They are surrounded by a wonderful group of secondary characters whom I can not wait to get to know better. The premise of this series has me wanting more ASAP; a group of genius best friends whose goal is to experience life outside of their bubble while trying not to be too awkward at the same time. LOL.

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Andi B.

Fell in love

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 23, 2022

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I have a friend who is like Tropher. So I totally got his vibe. Simon was a dream. This is the first book of Lane Hayes that I have read. I will definitely read more if her works

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 19, 2022

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Characters were likeable and fresh updates of classic tropes without erring into tired cliches; a few moments that didn’t quite work (some of the interactions with friends at the beginning made it seem like they would matter more later, but kind faded out), and the timing seemed like a few months but then was apparently only about 5 weeks—not exactly a major issue since the story was more character driven, which I prefer. Quick read, even with all the spice felt pretty wholesome. I’ll read from this author again for sure.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 7, 2021

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Adorable! That pretty much sums up Topher and Simon and their story.
Following the Rules is such a cute best friend's brother/opposites attract love story. It's a quick, easy, fun read, a new favorite from Lane Hayes!
Sometimes all I want is a feel-good, light on the angst and drama, escape from the real world for a few hours type read and that's exactly what I got with Following the Rules.
Topher is so darling with his lack of filter and word vomit. He had his rules but they didn't stand a chance when it came to Simon.
Although Simon wanted nothing more than to return to the football field, he realized it wasn't the end-all/be-all goal for him. I liked seeing him work through his feelings when it came to football, his future, and Topher.
I really loved how these 2 played off each other. They had great chemistry and a wonderful emotional connection. They were sweet and sexy and I just adored them!

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Gkloken

Quirky fun

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 3, 2022

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The first 15 pages was a pain it was so bad but once the actual story started it was fun to read.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 31, 2022

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Who doesn't love a good nerd/jock love story? This one was charming and if you are all about sex scenes, this is one hot story. Believable characters and lots of love make this Lane Hayes book a good one!

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Nerd + Jock + rules = an amazing read I couldn’t put down!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 9, 2021

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Adorkable Topher is all about the rules. A science nerd grad student who isn’t normally shy when it comes to expressing his opinions, he agrees to tutor his friend’s brother Simon, an easy-going jock (and rule breaker) whose football career is in flux. When these two get together to study, sparks fly... I loved this story and the sweet avalanche of emotions these two characters must confront as they give in to temptation. Both are vulnerable as their hearts become involved, and navigating the minefield of relationship expectations and career choices means that keeping it light and having fun evolves into something serious. The heat level here is turned up to high, and is well balanced by the feels. As an impressive first in the series, Topher and Simon’s story sets a high bar... highly recommended!

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Cee Bee

Following The Rules (Nerd/Jock MM) (The Script Club Book 1)

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 29, 2023

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3.75 stars because this was a light, happy read for me.

Christopher 23, (Topher to friends) is a nerdy astronomy and Space geek. He is super brainy, intelligent and adorable. Oh he always has an allergy to Jocks and he is insatiable when it comes to sex. Also, he is out and proud. He has a super family, both parents are scientists, and she love his Gran who has no filter, just like Topher.

His internship has just been dropped due to lack of funds so he needs to get a job. He is just about to move into a house with 4 friends and he needs to be able to pay his share of the rent. George Murphy his fellow nerd and very best friend offers a solution to his monetary problem.

Simon Murphy, 27 is a Jock, he plays Wide Receiver for his team. Following several injuries over time, and the last two with serious concussions where he spent a lot of time hospitalised, his team have let him go. This means he will lose his place in College and he hadn’t done a lot of studying anyway. His Agent is trying to find another team for him somewhere, anywhere, he is desperate. He needs to get studying for his degree.

His brother George suggested Tutoring in the subjects he is failing in and so he arranged for his best friend Topher to take on the job. Topher wasn’t happy about meeting up with Simon again. He’d met him before at a party at the Murphy family home and was dazzled by the tall, dark handsome Jock who had been kind to him.

Recently Topher had been “ghosted” by his Jock boyfriend, because they were now going back to college and Jake was a closeted gay and didn’t want to kicked off the team. Consequently Topher has decided Jocks were a no no forever for him.

Not wanting to disappoint his friend George, Topher goes to visit his brother Simon to discuss study schedules and terms.

After a hilarious accident with a TV remote control, Simon agreeing to double the fees, Topher agreeing to helping him until he starts back in College in 6 weeks time, and Topher’s insatiable appetites creating a situation, Topher runs away from Simon’s house saying he won’t take the job.

But. Simon is not willing to give up that easily.

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This was just what I needed after some angsty, heartbreaking stories recently.

Topher is just an adorable geeky super intelligent guy and Simon is a Football player who hates studying. I guess all the times he was concussed really has done something to his brain over time. I was so happy to see him finding his way out of the dilemma.

As the first book in this series, I can see there are stories to be written about some of the side characters. I’ll look forward to finding them in KU.

I’ve not read any of Lane Hayes books before but when I want something light on the angst and without nasty interference from others, I know where to go.

Cadiva

HAPPINESS IN A COLLEGE AGE ROMANCE PACKAGE

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on May 7, 2021

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This book is just happiness in written form.

It’s Lane at her very best when it comes to crafting believable bisexual awakening stories and for giving a sense of realness to finding a lifelong love while in college.

I loved everything about this book, from Topher and his uniqueness, to Simon and his kindly ways, to the rest of the Geek Squad and the brilliant families and friends both men had.

It’s sweet, steamy, full of feels and just made me happy.

Celpompom

Great book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on May 12, 2021

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I quite liked both Tanner and Simon. They were both fun to read and so very different.
I loved their interactions with each other and how their relationship grew bit by bit.

I can't wait to read the next book

Pontiki

the unpredictability of love

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on March 5, 2022

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Topher has a thing for jocks, one in particular, who has him tongue tied whenever he sees him. Which was often, since he’s his best friend’s brother.

Simon is a pro football player who’s been dropped due to having a number of concussions. He’s gone back to school while he waits for a new team. He needs a lot of help, and Topher is the guy to do it.

Their attraction makes studying near impossible, and they both fill a need in each other while waiting for big things in their lives that they have no control over. Instead, they find each other, and the waiting is over.

Great start to a series, fun role play between Simon and Topher, great characters in their geek and jock worlds.

K.H.

Life plans and life rules

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on June 10, 2021

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This was a totally fun ridiculously sexy great read! Topher and Simon are an unlikely match but they fit together in many ways and were really fun and enjoyable to read about, with a crazy and lovely journey along the way.

Topher is in the position of needing a bit more money for his last year of school, with his original internship having fallen through. Presenting his friends with the brilliant idea of some focused tutoring he ends up with an unexpected student, his best friend's brother Simon. Simon is a professional football player, or was until recently when his contract didn't get renewed. Now Simon needs to get a degree and a new focus in life, even as he tries to get back out on the field. Between the money and the personal connection it seems that they will be perfect for a first job, except that Topher has a massive crush on Simon. Allow the awkwardness and hilarity to ensue.

This was a really fascinating journey because while there were some usual tropes there is also plenty of unexpected turns between these two characters. While Topher is a quintessential geek, that doesn't mean he is the virginal any closeted one. Topher is out with his sexuality and actually extremely comfortable and open when it comes to sex and dirty talk. He is willing to try things out and talk about desires and interests. His problem actually comes from often ending up the secret as he is attracted to jocks who don't want to.come out of the closet. Meanwhile, Simon is a bit more embarrassed about talking about sex, but not about exploring sexuality. While Simon isn't out of anything, he has no problem with liking guys and actually privately identifies as bisexual. More of Simon's problems come from the life path he has chosen. Simon wants to get back to football but not just for the game, also because he finds it tied up with his identity. Simon doesn't feel that he come come out as bi because it isn't what he has ever been, just as he feels that he can't get a degree and find success away from sports because it wasn't who he was. The discovery for him isn't about his sexuality, but about his entire identity, and how it can truly change and grow at any point in life.

This was such a fun and enjoyable read, with really engaging characters and plenty of promise for more of the series. Definitely one to pick up!

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