20% romance, 80% convoluted family business/inner monologue.

Not enough book for the money

This novel is fantastic... I can't wait to read the next book in the Dirty Money series. Much like the Careless Whispers series, I was sucked in completely.

Oh. My. Goodness. Hard Rules is such a fabulous book that I am not even sure where to start. Shane Brandon is a sexy, rich, smart man who is fighting to be good when he is surrounded by his corrupt family. Emily has her own demons and secrets to battle and keep hidden from Shane, for his own protection. Shane is sexy, protective, and full of motivation, which makes him even more attractive. Emily is sweet, protective, and has a take-no-BS type attitude that is so similar to my own, I can't help but love her character. Jessica has to be my favorite though. She is strong, independent, protective, and a loyal tell-it-like-it-is type of girl. I am still not sure how Shane grew up to be a good man with parents like his and I have a feeling I will wonder the same about Emily, once we find out more about her past and who she really is. All of you 50 Shades of Grey fans can keep your Christian Grey, I'll gladly take Shane Brandon for myself. The only thing I didn't like about Hard Rules is there won't be more until book 2 is released in Feb. 2017! How will I survive?

I've yet to be disappointed by a book LRJ has written. This book has by far been my favorite and I don't know how I'll wait for the rest of the series to be released. Hard Rules has everything...suspense, betrayal, trust, love, friendship, suspicion.... Shane moves back home to take over the company business that his brother Derek is determined to also take over, but with only dollars in his eyes. Derek will do anything illegal or not to make sure the company is successful. Shane wants the empire to be built up and successful, but he wants the family legacy to be with honor. Their father pits the sons against one another. Their fathers health is failing. Their mother Maggie can't be trusted and will turn a blind eye to everything as long as she continues in the lifestyle she is use to. Emily has secrets and is running from something that keeps her looking over her shoulder. So when she meets Shane she wasn't looking for a connection...yet they are both drawn to one another. They know they are putting each other in danger, but can't seem to stay away from one another. They both demand honesty. Yet, they both start doubting each other's integrity and start to question each other's motives. This book leaves quite a cliff hanger that I can't wait to see where it goes!

Good read looking forward to the next part of this series, as much as enjoyed the relationship between Emily and Shane I can't help but wonder about Derek ....

Bravo, Lisa Renee Jones have written a suspense thriller with Secret, family betrayal but Love is stronger.

OMG! What an ending!! Are you kidding me- I have to wait until February to find out what happens?! I can't wait!! It's that good! There's so many lies, deceit & secrets going around mixed in with a bit of Romance & sexiness! Ah, the suspense! This book had me intrigued from the beginning to the end! If you read the teaser, that's enough to give you the basis of the book. I'm not gonna give anything away, you need to check it out for yourself! I don't think you'll be disappointed! Great start to Dirty Money series!! Ready for Part 2 now!! I received a copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This first book in a new series by Lisa Renee Jones is awesome! It is full of intrigue and is hot as can be. Shane and Emily are positively combustible when together. Not only are they good together in that way, they are good together in most all ways. The only problem is Emily's secrets and what she is running from. Shane has a problem trusting anyone remotely connected to his family or the family business. Will Emily's secrets keep them apart? This book does in a cliffie so if you aren't a cliffhanger fan, hang on for more of the series. Otherwise, grab this one as soon as you can. I am now in a major book hangover waiting for the next one!

I absolutely love this book! The characters and story line is amazing and draws you in to where you lose all sense of time and your surroundings. Can not wait for the next installment of this series! Once again Lisa has got me hooked! ❤️