The Two-Date Rule by Tawna Fenske: Review

I read a brand new author today and her sweet contemporary romance. It offered a bit of a twist from what we normally see so read on for my thoughts and review.

The Two-Date Rule by Tawna Fenske
Publisher: Entangled: Amara (February 25, 2020)
ISBN-13: 978-1640637436

ABOUT:
Willa Frank has one simple rule: never go on a date with anyone more than twice. Now that her business is providing the stability she’s always needed, she can’t afford distractions. Her two-date rule will protect her just fine…until she meets smokejumper Grady Billman.

After one date―one amazing, unforgettable date―Grady isn’t ready to call it quits, despite his own no-attachments policy, and he’s found a sneaky way around both their rules.

Throwing gutter balls with pitchers of beer? Not a real date. Everyone knows bowling doesn’t count.

Watching a band play at a local show? They just happen to have the same great taste in music. Definitely not a date.

Hiking? Nope. How can exercise be considered a date?

With every “non-date” Grady suggests, his reasoning gets more ridiculous, and Willa must admit she’s having fun playing along. But when their time together costs Willa two critical clients, it’s clear she needs to focus on the only thing that matters―her future. And really, he should do the same.

But what is she supposed to do with a future that looks gray without Grady in it?

The Two-Date Rule by Tawna Fenske Review

The author gives us a bit of a different look at the two date rule. I’ve read similar stories and it’s usually the guy who has a restriction on dates. It usually isn’t just two.

The story surrounds an overachiever who is fiercely neurotic when it comes to money and working due to her upbringing. Because of that she had installed a two date rule while never allowing herself to enjoy life.

But then she met the right guy in Grady and together they found ways around her silly rules and rigid work and life structure.

While this could’ve been a heavy story across the board, the author did institute fun and lightness around her rule and eventually Willa let her guard down and began to enjoy her non-dates with Grady.

Unfortunately Willa was not my favorite character but Grady certainly brought so much to the story. He broke down her walls and truly cared for her and her feelings. Plus, he knew how to turn it up in the bedroom. I just loved him and his character made this story for me.

The story is a fun and unique read with sizzle and emotionally charged characters. Overall a good read.

4 STARS

Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.