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Fair Game (The Rules Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Monica Murphy (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 3,742 ratings
"It's pure new adult at its finest." -Southern Belle Book Blog

A USA TODAY bestseller!

When you become the poker prize, all bets are off...

Jade Frost thought she was going on a date with her boyfriend--not to his poker game.

She really didn’t expect that weasel to throw her in the pot.

Then he had the nerve to lose. Talk about the perfect excuse for Jade to make him her ex-boyfriend. She wasn’t quick enough, though. Before she knows it, a frat boy wins the hand--and her.

Shep Prescott is extremely handsome and richer than sin, but he doesn’t own her. It was just a game, after all.

No matter how disinterested she acts, no matter how rudely she rejects his advances, he keeps coming back. Maybe even more than before.

He could have anything he wants, but she’s the only prize he’s after. When she finds herself starting to fall for him, Jade’s confused. There’s more to Shep than the carefree player he shows the world.

So is he ready to win her for real, or will she call his bluff?
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  1. Book 1 of 4
    The Rules
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    12 May 2015
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"Monica Murphy never fails to amaze me." ―Jennifer L. Armentrout, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"With lovable characters, steamy scenes, and sexy banter to spare, FAIR GAME is already one of my top reads this year!” ―Elle Kennedy, New York Times bestselling author

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Monica Murphy is the New York Times, USA Today and #1 international bestselling author of the One Week Girlfriend series, the Billionaire Bachelors and The Rules series. Her books have been translated in almost a dozen languages and has sold over one million copies worldwide. She is a traditionally published author with Bantam/Random House and Harper Collins/Avon, as well as an independently published author. She writes new adult, young adult and contemporary romance and is also known as USA Today bestselling romance author Karen Erickson.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00X4QFIAE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ EM Publishing (12 May 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.0 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 474 pages
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Customers find the book easy to read and engaging. They appreciate the pacing and character development, finding it a nice, quick read that keeps them hooked. The storyline is described as great with drama and a well-matched romance between the characters.

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Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it an easy, quick read that draws them into the story. The first page grabs their attention and doesn't let up.

"Loved, loved, loved this book! Jade is a freshman in college. A beautiful redhead from an ordinary background...." Read more

"...Overall this was a good read." Read more

"...They are both beautifully written characters. The first page snagged my attention and it did not let up. This is one sassy, sexy, steaming HOT read...." Read more

"...Boy was I glad that I did. I bloody loved it!! The banter between Jade and Shep was brilliant...." Read more

10 customers mention ‘Pacing’7 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They find it engaging and say it keeps them hooked until the end. The characters are described as likable and sexy.

"...I loved Jade! She’s sassy and sarcastic and she has no idea how beautiful she is, and is completely mystified by Shep’s interest in her, especially..." Read more

"...The first page snagged my attention and it did not let up. This is one sassy, sexy, steaming HOT read...." Read more

"...After that I really struggled. I found it much to long and got so bored that I ended up skipping. Sorry not for me ...." Read more

"...The book was easy to fall into and then just keeps you hooked. Great banter between the characters. Will definitely be reading others in the series." Read more

6 customers mention ‘Character development’6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the well-developed characters and their banter. They find the storyline engaging and will read more in the series.

"...Well, Shep and Jade did exactly that. They are both beautifully written characters. The first page snagged my attention and it did not let up...." Read more

"...Great banter between the characters. Will definitely be reading others in the series." Read more

"A well written enjoyable read. Likeable realistic characters that had me turning the page for more...." Read more

"...Jade is all feisty and Shep is a great character. Can't wait to read Tristan and Gabe's story. Best of all series with NO CLIFF HANGER..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the storyline with its likeable characters and drama. They find it a lovely read about young adults finding their way around love.

"...Great collage drama of young adults finding their way around the battlefield that is love." Read more

"...A lovely read a little bit of drama a whole lot of steam can't wait to read Gabe and Tristans stories." Read more

"I like Monica's writing style and the story just flows. Jade is all feisty and Shep is a great character...." Read more

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3 customers mention ‘Romance’3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book. They find the characters well-matched and appreciate that they never hurt each other.

"...This is one sassy, sexy, steaming HOT read. There is a little angst and drama but it is all well balanced...." Read more

"Really enjoyable romance, Shep and Jade were well matched and she certainly made him work for it...." Read more

"...Love Shep and Jade, loved that he never did anything to hurt her, and how hard he tried for her. Worth a read Guys" Read more

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Customers find the book witty and warm.

"...I loved Jade! She’s sassy and sarcastic and she has no idea how beautiful she is, and is completely mystified by Shep’s interest in her, especially..." Read more

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  • Kindle Konvert
    5.0 out of 5 stars "I want this girl. I was thinking about her. I want to see her again. I don't care if I'm breaking the so called rules"
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 April 2016
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    Loved, loved, loved this book!

    Jade is a freshman in college. A beautiful redhead from an ordinary background. She gets dragged to an illegal poker game by her boyfriend. And ends up being the stake in a round that he loses.

    Shep is the one that wins her. He’s one of the gorgeous, rich owners of the gambling business . He’s a junior and has a ‘one and done’ rule when it comes to women. However, the minute he sets eyes on Jade, he’s captivated. Add in the fact that Jade is thoroughly unimpressed with him, and the chase is on.

    She’s never met him before but, all of a sudden, he’s everywhere. She can’t deny her attraction to him and he gradually breaks down her reserve.

    I loved Jade! She’s sassy and sarcastic and she has no idea how beautiful she is, and is completely mystified by Shep’s interest in her, especially when he can have any girl he wants. Shep find himself acting out of character and liking it! I loved his moments of vulnerability where Jade is concerned, and I was pleased that he was willing to go the distance, even though he wasn’t quite sure of the end destination. Adored this book! Such a great author!
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  • Reader
    4.0 out of 5 stars I LIKED THE CHARACTERS
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 May 2015
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    When Jade's boyfriend makes her part of the bet at a poker game she's furious and immediately dumps him. The guy with the winning hand Shep Prescott is the archetypical womaniser and bad boy. From then on Shep is everywhere Jade is demanding she pay up as he won the bet. Jade is determined to resist Shep even if he is totally drool worthy.

    I wavered between 3 and 4 stars for this, but decided on 4 stars in the end because even though parts of it were cliched I couldn't put it down. I really liked Jade and Shep, I did think their relationship was a bit underdeveloped. But the sex scenes were well written. Jade is nobody's fool and that made a change from the usual doormat heroine that so often features in the romance books I read. Shep was cocky and arrogant on the surface, but deep down he had a vulnerable side. Overall this was a good read.
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  • Heroesinbooks
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 GORGEOUS SHEP AND JADE STARS
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 May 2015
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    I really enjoyed this book. Monica Murphy has captured my attention with her writing since the One Week Girlfriend series~ Drew and Fable are one of my all time favourite book couples. Sometimes, when you have high expectations of a favourite author, you can be a bit wary as you start reading their new work. Will it match up? Are the characters going to capture your imagination and your heart? Well, Shep and Jade did exactly that. They are both beautifully written characters. The first page snagged my attention and it did not let up. This is one sassy, sexy, steaming HOT read. There is a little angst and drama but it is all well balanced. The warmth, humour and love is all there too. I'm looking forward to more from this series.
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  • gm83
    3.0 out of 5 stars Okay...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 May 2015
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    So I did like the book but I have to admit I'm not a big fan of books where the girls are overly feisty. Don't get me wrong I don't like a door mat but she was just overly rude, so much so that you find it hard to feel their connection.
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  • Mawgan Dipple
    4.0 out of 5 stars Betting on her
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 July 2021
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    I was recommended this book in a reading group. Jade is a firecracker, speaking her mind and not holding back with someone upsets her, shepard finds it hard to adjust to a new way of thinking, when he slowly becomes obsessed with jade and winning her in a card game. Great collage drama of young adults finding their way around the battlefield that is love.
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  • Helen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book. Loved it.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 January 2020
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    First book I've read by this author. The book was easy to fall into and then just keeps you hooked. Great banter between the characters. Will definitely be reading others in the series.
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  • Stacey
    5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC READ!!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 August 2017
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    I've had this book on my kindle for so long I just thought I need to pop my Monica Murphy Cherry.

    Boy was I glad that I did.

    I bloody loved it!!

    The banter between Jade and Shep was brilliant.

    Shep ♡ OhEmGee he was amazing, swoony, hot and just wowzers. I loved him.

    Jade ♡ she was brilliant. I loved how she was so fiesty and didnt stand no rubbish from anyone.

    Start to finish I loved it xx
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  • Sarah Anguish
    4.0 out of 5 stars Is the challenge, the chase what is driving Shep's desire for Jade?
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 December 2020
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    When her boyfriend (Joel) brings her along to a poker game on date night, Jade thinks that her biggest worry is that she'll be bored senseless. Keeping herself occupied by discussing Shep (the man poker player) with her best friend, finding him arrogant and thinking his name sounds like a dog. The tables are soon turned when JAde is brought into the game as part of a bet If her boyfriend wins the next hand he gets $50k, if Shep wins he gets to keep Jade.

    Shep put forward that bet thinking that Joel would refuse it and he's sure that Jade thought that too. However, he doesn't offer up any fight and promptly loses. There is something about JAde that attracted him to her, especially her red hair and her bee-stung lips. Although she doesn't take too kindly to the bet and slaps Shep hard across the face. But he's not a man to be put off.

    Jade doesn't understand why Shep won't just let go of the bet and his prize. Pursuing her and weakening her resistance to him. However, Shep is well known for not dating, a one and done philosophy, not with Jade though and that scares him. Is this all just a bit of fun? Is the challenge, the chase what is driving Shep's desire for Jade?
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  • Monica
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic bet
    Reviewed in Italy on 12 August 2016
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    Jade si trova in una sorta di casinò vicino al college assieme al suo ragazzo Joel, quando durante una partita di poker diventa improvvisamente il premio/vincita di Sheppard, ricco studente conosciuto come un playboy di prima categoria. Jade lo odia. Shep la trova intrigante e decide di corteggiarla. Storia ben narrata tramite i punti di vista dei due protagonisti. Non sono riuscita a smettere di leggerlo, dialoghi e stile di scrittura avvincenti.
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  • Reading by Deb
    5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED THIS STORY!
    Reviewed in the United States on 23 April 2022
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    Jade and her friend Kelli are bored. Their boyfriends drug them to an underground gambling house run by Shepard Prescott. He is two years older than her and the total opposite. He's in a frat...she's not in a sorority. He's rich...well, she's definitely not. His arrogance and smugness cancel out his gorgeousness as far as she's concerned.

    Evidently, he and his friends are famous for their gambling. They play big so they win big, but they also lose big. Which is what their boyfriends are hoping for. Her boyfriend Joel looks over at her when he hears her annoyed sigh looking stressed. He's looked stressed a lot lately. Instead of spending the money his parents send him, he spends it on stupid extravagant stuff he doesn't need.

    Shep was bored because he knew he was going to win, but the sassy redhead he was watching in the mirror was making it more interesting. Until he saw her making a gesture. Had the guy really brought his sexy girlfriend to the game so he could cheat? The woman who doesn't realize he's heard her saying all the awful things about him.

    Shep throws in his winning hand and makes her come sit next to him as he deals a fresh hand. Telling her if she looks at her boyfriend he will automatically lose. He's enjoying pissing her off. It's making up for the boring night. Shep decides to make the game more interesting. Shep suggests they bet on Jade. If he loses he'll pay Joel an ungodly amount of money. If he wins he gets jade. Her threats to Joel's person if he makes the bet are very creative and even he cringes.

    Joel ignores her and asks what ungodly amount. When Shep tells him fifty thousand dollars, Joey's eyes bug out. Jade is outraged they would dare bet on her but it didn't keep Joel from taking the bet. Joel places his cards down and smugly goes to grab the pot..full house aces and kings high. Shep reminds him of protocol and Joel sits back.

    Shep lays his cards down one at a time. 6 of Hearts, Queen of Spades, Queen of Hearts, Queen of Diamonds....a huge pause...and he lays his final card on the table...Queen of Clubs.

    I loved this book! It is very well written and the characters are fully developed and relatable. I love Shep and Jade's story! Jade is feisty and pulls no punches in dealing with Shep. She doesn't care that he's rich. To her, he's just an a$$hole man-whore. Shep is enthralled with Jade. The first woman to ever ignore him and want nothing to do with him or his money.

    This book is action-packed from page one. I love Shep and Jade's relationship...she wants him despite his reputation...he wants her despite his rules about women. This book is steamy hot and Shep turns out to be surprisingly romantic.

    Highly recommend!
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  • Kat
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
    Reviewed in Australia on 20 December 2020
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    I really enjoyed this college romance. The characters were well developed and likeable, the storyline was fun and engaging. Looking forward to reading the next book in this series!
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  • Power Librarian
    5.0 out of 5 stars Spicy and perfect!
    Reviewed in Canada on 20 January 2023
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    I loved this book! Both Jade and Shep are well-developed characters, and their relationship is both realistic and swoon worthy. I love books that somehow manage to be both spicy and slow burn, and this book doesn't disappoint! It’s almost comical how Jade tries to resist Shep, and every time he makes headway with her, they get interrupted. Too funny!
    I loved this book and I can’t wait to read Gabe’s love story!
    5 stars
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  • HanibalXL
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fair Game
    Reviewed in Germany on 25 October 2016
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    A few years ago I read Monicas first 2 books of the One Week Girlfriend series, and I was excited. Since then I have read many books of this YA/Romance/Love story genre, but I have found very few which come even close to those two. I have also read many of Monicas other books, some I liked very much, others less. Now I came across Fair Game and I am excited again! It’s difficult to compare with OWGF and for some reasons, to which I will come back later, it may not come fully equal to OWGF, but I can say that I really, really liked this book. I loved both main characters (how can you really not love them?), the way how they developed from initially more or less hating each other to starting first contacts, meeting, dating and finally loving each other was described in way that I could easily follow, understand and, much more importantly, believe and comprehend. I like the way how Monica describes the erotic scenes, they are never violent or vulgar. And I liked that the heroine Jade was not the self-conscious, always whining girl, that never objects, always gives in, never knows how to react and stand their ground. She even starts with slapping Shep heavily in the face.

    I do have a few critical points: I would have liked to see the pair more often in real life situations and not so much just only in the bed. And I definitely think the book is too short, even with its more than 400 pages. As usual in this genre you get your Happy Ending finally, but what you don’t get is a Happy Ever After (HEA). Let’s be realistic: the two are 19 und 21 years old, both are still in college, and their surroundings do not provide any safe ground for their future. Sheps parents are a complete disaster and they completely reject and disapprove Jade, and Jades mother doesn’t even know of their relationship and love. I would therefore like to encourage Monica to write a sequel to this story, I would really love to see how this develops further.

    However, I can really recommend this book, I easily give the full 5 stars. I am sure, everyone who liked the One Week Girlfriend series will like this book too.
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