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Rule Number Five: Rule Breaker Series, Book 1 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

J. Wilder (Author), Edward Black (Narrator), Nikki Grey (Narrator),
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I had my whole life planned out... until I met a hockey player obsessed with breaking all of my rules.

My five simple rules for hooking up keep me from being distracted. Now that I'm so close to landing my dream internship, nothing is going to make me break them. Not even a protective hockey player with clear grey eyes, a sharp jaw, and a body that makes my breath catch.

Until Jax wins a bet and one kiss has me breaking them all.

Rule Number Five is book one in the Rule Breaker series from USA Today bestselling author J. Wilder. If you want squishy, warm, happy feelings, and quality spice her books are for you.

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  1. Book 1 of 4
    Rule Breaker Series
  2. Listening Length
    8 hours and 52 minutes
  3. Author
    J. Wilder
  4. Narrator
    Edward Black, see all
  5. Audible release date
    October 24, 2023
  6. Language
    English
  7. Publisher
    Podium Audio
  8. ASIN
    B0CJFY2D37
  9. Version
    Unabridged
  10. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Book 1 of 4 Rule Breaker Series
Listening Length 8 hours and 52 minutes
Author J. Wilder
Narrator Edward Black, Nikki Grey
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date October 24, 2023
Publisher Podium Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B0CJFY2D37
Best Sellers Rank #81,449 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#763 in Sports Romance (Audible Books & Originals)
#3,963 in Sports Romance (Books)
#7,481 in Contemporary Romance (Audible Books & Originals)

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Customers enjoyed the book and found it easy to read. They enjoyed the storyline, likable characters, and cute moments. The writing style was described as good and hard to put down. Readers appreciated the heartbreak and emotional depth. Overall, they found the book humorous and enjoyable.

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137 customers mention "Readability"126 positive11 negative

Customers enjoy the book's easy readability. They find it engaging with a nice romance and an enjoyable ending. The story flows smoothly with no filler, and the characters develop a close relationship.

"...Lots of emotion and plenty of toe curling does occur. This was a fantastic book, that will keep you mesmerized from page one till the very end!!!..." Read more

"...It was sweet and sad and sultry. Something that didn’t make you think too hard, but just sit back and enjoy." Read more

"This book was so much to read and yes, even the times, I wanted to yell at Sidney for her rules and for not wanting a relationship with Jax...." Read more

"...Their slow-burn romance is a beautiful progression from strangers to friends to lovers...." Read more

121 customers mention "Storyline"109 positive12 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline. They find the story engaging with its romantic elements and tender moments. Readers appreciate the sexual tension between the main characters. The book is described as a slow-burning romance that keeps them hooked from start to finish.

"...This was a fantastic book, that will keep you mesmerized from page one till the very end!!! Be prepared to laugh & cry over the antics!!..." Read more

"I enjoyed their story, and how they understood each other’s pain. It was sweet and sad and sultry...." Read more

"...if you don't mind insta love and are looking for a cute, spicy romance story." Read more

"...The book is filled with heartwarming moments and real-life struggles, especially the challenges faced by those who love athletes...." Read more

49 customers mention "Likable characters"45 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the well-developed characters and their emotional journey. They find the sexual tension and eventual passion between the main characters engaging and relatable. The book provides a happy ending and evokes many emotions for readers.

"...Lots of emotion and plenty of toe curling does occur. This was a fantastic book, that will keep you mesmerized from page one till the very end!!!..." Read more

"...This was an incredible book with characters you will definitely love! Oh and I love when the guy falls first." Read more

"...I loved the sexual tension and eventual passion between the main characters. However, I prefer a little more spice in my books." Read more

"...Their story is cute with the guy chasing the girl. Jax is a good guy and easy to like in the book, and I found myself frustrated at Sid's..." Read more

48 customers mention "Cuteness"48 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's cuteness. They find it adorable, with many sweet moments that keep their interest piqued. The father-son dynamic is also appreciated. Readers appreciate the sassy, focused, and hardworking woman.

"...It was sweet and sad and sultry. Something that didn’t make you think too hard, but just sit back and enjoy." Read more

"4/5 stars This was super cute and a decent read. The spice level was good and not overwhelming...." Read more

"...They are a cute couple but some of it just didn't seem to make sense...." Read more

"...It was so damn adorable and I literally reread that part a few times before I moved on...." Read more

37 customers mention "Writing style"26 positive11 negative

Customers enjoy the book's writing style. They praise the attention to detail, emotional depth, and likability of the characters. The author manages to make the heartache relatable and understandable.

"...the main conflict was believable in the age of Google, but it was well written...." Read more

"...good tension and banter, amazing chemistry combined with a captivating writing style and I'll be putty in the hands of the author...." Read more

"...the best of the best work which may be but there were a few sentences that didn't follow or had a word wrong like it was supposed to be would but..." Read more

"...Jax is a good guy and easy to like in the book, and I found myself frustrated at Sid's resistance...." Read more

34 customers mention "Heartbreak"29 positive5 negative

Customers find the book's heartache relatable and understandable. They say it makes them laugh, cry, and experience a range of emotions. The dual perspectives are appreciated by readers, who mention they cried at parts.

"...Be prepared to laugh & cry over the antics!! Definite Read!!!!!" Read more

"...It was sweet and sad and sultry. Something that didn’t make you think too hard, but just sit back and enjoy." Read more

"...The author just has a way of bringing you into the story and feeling all the emotions...." Read more

"...The book is filled with heartwarming moments and real-life struggles, especially the challenges faced by those who love athletes...." Read more

32 customers mention "Humor"29 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book. They find it lighthearted and engaging with witty banter between characters. The flirting and banter between groups is also appreciated. Overall, readers describe the book as fun and enjoyable from beginning to end.

"...I loved the flirting and the banter. The times he just showed up and inserted himself despite her not wanting him there lol...." Read more

"It was a fun time, not giving it a higher rating because it was very, insta-lovey...." Read more

"...that falls first, a slow burn friends with benefits, good tension and banter, amazing chemistry combined with a captivating writing style and I'll..." Read more

"Holy smokes! This was such a fun story! I read that it was re-worked from an older book Jess’s had written and I love how it turned out!..." Read more

16 customers mention "Spice level"16 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's spice level. They find it detailed, but they would like to see more explicit content.

"This book has it all! The rules the games the spicy , the breakup and finally the lovely ending . Enjoyed this book" Read more

"4/5 stars This was super cute and a decent read. The spice level was good and not overwhelming...." Read more

"...Nice amount of spice but I have to say I fell in love with Jax when he cleaned her room and took her laundry home to wash...." Read more

"Listen. I couldn’t really ask for a better hockey romance. Perfect spice, long enough, and a dedicated male character...." Read more

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An enjoyable read
I recently grabbed Rule Number Five, the first book in the Rule Breaker Series, off my TBR pile and man am I glad I did!This book hooked me right from the start with its electric chemistry between Jax and Sidney. Their story begins in a bar with an instant connection that sparks a captivating journey of love, growth, and overcoming fears.Sidney's fear of abandonment has led her to set five strict rules: No kissing, one night only, no phone numbers, no falling in love, and definitely no hockey players.But rules are meant to be broken, right?  Jax, who's destined for the NHL, is determined to break through Sidney's walls and make her see there's more to life than rules and restrictions.Their slow-burn romance is a beautiful progression from strangers to friends to lovers. I loved watching Jax fall first and his persistent yet respectful pursuit of Sidney. Their playful bets and Jax's unwavering protection had me swooning.And that line – "It’s not a sacrifice to love you. It’s a privilege" – pure perfection!The book is filled with heartwarming moments and real-life struggles, especially the challenges faced by those who love athletes. It doesn't just gloss over the glamorous side of hockey but dives deep into the sport's impact on relationships and family life.I also couldn't get enough of the side characters, Mia, Alex, and River—the little snippets we got of their dynamic means we are in for some fun and heartache in future books.Rule Number Five is more than just a hockey romance. It's about taking risks, letting go of fears, and realizing that some rules are worth breaking for love.
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  • Donna feibusch
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2024
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    I absolutely loved reading Rule Number Five: A College Hockey Romance( Rule Breaker Series Book 1)!!!! All about Sidney King a senior poli-sci major & Jax Ryder a kinesiology major who is the star forward on the Husky Hockey team at Windsor University in Canada. Jax meets a gorgeous brunette at the bar after the team won a game. Turns out Sidney has five rules and Jax ticks off everyone of them. Read about Sidney & Jax as they traverse their last semester in college together trying to pass a course the professor insists nobody can. Lots of emotion and plenty of toe curling does occur. This was a fantastic book, that will keep you mesmerized from page one till the very end!!! Be prepared to laugh & cry over the antics!! Definite Read!!!!!
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  • Taylor Workman
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cute & Fast read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2025
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    I enjoyed their story, and how they understood each other’s pain. It was sweet and sad and sultry. Something that didn’t make you think too hard, but just sit back and enjoy.
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  • Amy Crull
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and Heartfelt
    Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2023
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    This book was so much to read and yes, even the times, I wanted to yell at Sidney for her rules and for not wanting a relationship with Jax. I can't fault her for that though, she didn't have the best role model growing up. She's strong willed and doesn't let anyone get close. Jax is a fun guy and not used to girls turning him down. He's got the charm and flirt to get anyone he wants. He wants Sidney...she doesn't make it easy on him though. I loved the flirting and the banter. The times he just showed up and inserted himself despite her not wanting him there lol. Jax will do anything to show her how well they are together and how much he wants a future with her. He has to show her that he is nothing like her dad. Oh, and he's determined to break her rules. The author just has a way of bringing you into the story and feeling all the emotions. So many times, my heart broke for Sidney but it also was happy when things worked out. This was an incredible book with characters you will definitely love! Oh and I love when the guy falls first.
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  • Alejandra
    3.0 out of 5 stars It was a fun read
    Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2024
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    It was a fun time, not giving it a higher rating because it was very, insta-lovey. I didn't think the main conflict was believable in the age of Google, but it was well written. Would recommend if you don't mind insta love and are looking for a cute, spicy romance story.
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  • Tori
    4.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable read
    Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2024
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    I recently grabbed Rule Number Five, the first book in the Rule Breaker Series, off my TBR pile and man am I glad I did!

    This book hooked me right from the start with its electric chemistry between Jax and Sidney. Their story begins in a bar with an instant connection that sparks a captivating journey of love, growth, and overcoming fears.

    Sidney's fear of abandonment has led her to set five strict rules: No kissing, one night only, no phone numbers, no falling in love, and definitely no hockey players.
    But rules are meant to be broken, right?  
    Jax, who's destined for the NHL, is determined to break through Sidney's walls and make her see there's more to life than rules and restrictions.

    Their slow-burn romance is a beautiful progression from strangers to friends to lovers. I loved watching Jax fall first and his persistent yet respectful pursuit of Sidney. Their playful bets and Jax's unwavering protection had me swooning.

    And that line – "It’s not a sacrifice to love you. It’s a privilege" – pure perfection!

    The book is filled with heartwarming moments and real-life struggles, especially the challenges faced by those who love athletes. It doesn't just gloss over the glamorous side of hockey but dives deep into the sport's impact on relationships and family life.

    I also couldn't get enough of the side characters, Mia, Alex, and River—the little snippets we got of their dynamic means we are in for some fun and heartache in future books.

    Rule Number Five is more than just a hockey romance. It's about taking risks, letting go of fears, and realizing that some rules are worth breaking for love.
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    Tori
    4.0 out of 5 stars
    An enjoyable read

    Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2024
    I recently grabbed Rule Number Five, the first book in the Rule Breaker Series, off my TBR pile and man am I glad I did!

    This book hooked me right from the start with its electric chemistry between Jax and Sidney. Their story begins in a bar with an instant connection that sparks a captivating journey of love, growth, and overcoming fears.

    Sidney's fear of abandonment has led her to set five strict rules: No kissing, one night only, no phone numbers, no falling in love, and definitely no hockey players.
    But rules are meant to be broken, right?  
    Jax, who's destined for the NHL, is determined to break through Sidney's walls and make her see there's more to life than rules and restrictions.

    Their slow-burn romance is a beautiful progression from strangers to friends to lovers. I loved watching Jax fall first and his persistent yet respectful pursuit of Sidney. Their playful bets and Jax's unwavering protection had me swooning.

    And that line – "It’s not a sacrifice to love you. It’s a privilege" – pure perfection!

    The book is filled with heartwarming moments and real-life struggles, especially the challenges faced by those who love athletes. It doesn't just gloss over the glamorous side of hockey but dives deep into the sport's impact on relationships and family life.

    I also couldn't get enough of the side characters, Mia, Alex, and River—the little snippets we got of their dynamic means we are in for some fun and heartache in future books.

    Rule Number Five is more than just a hockey romance. It's about taking risks, letting go of fears, and realizing that some rules are worth breaking for love.
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  • Bianca Zepeda
    5.0 out of 5 stars amazing story
    Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2025
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    This book has it all!
    The rules the games the spicy , the breakup and finally the lovely ending . Enjoyed this book
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  • Nadine Booklover (Books Make Good Moments Great)
    5.0 out of 5 stars Captivation slow burn friends with benefits
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2025
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    Jessa Wilder was another new to me author I discovered for RARE Edinburgh.

    The only regret I have, that I didn't discover this book and author earlier. Rule Number Five ticks all the boxes of things I love in good romance.
    Give me a playboy star hockey player that falls first, a slow burn friends with benefits, good tension and banter, amazing chemistry combined with a captivating writing style and I'll be putty in the hands of the author.

    I'm in freaking love with this book and can't wait to continue the series!
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  • Sarah Lukins
    4.0 out of 5 stars cute and good
    Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2024
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    4/5 stars
    This was super cute and a decent read. The spice level was good and not overwhelming.
    Sidney has rules against getting involved, specifically with hockey players. Jax is, of course, a hockey player she can’t seem to stick to her rules about.
    The only issues I had with this was the timing, or lack thereof, and the SPOILER!!!!!!!!!!

    Third act breakup. It felt slow to start for the first 50% and then went a bit too fast to keep track of, and I hate a third act breakup. I will give it to Wilder though, the reasoning behind this third act breakup was much more believable and therefore more digestible than most, but still avoidable if Sidney had just explained her no hockey players rule and her experience with her dad.
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  • Canadian Girl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!!
    Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2025
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    Rule Number Five is a heartfelt and emotional sports romance that beautifully explores themes of hurt, loss, and love. J. Wilder delivers an incredible enemies-to-lovers story with Jax and Sidney, two characters who are impossible not to root for.

    Both Jax and Sidney have endured significant losses, shaping the walls they’ve built around their hearts. At the start of their final year of university, they’re anything but friends. However, as the story unfolds, their rivalry shifts into an unexpected friendship—one that soon becomes much more. Their chemistry is undeniable, and watching them slowly break down each other’s defenses is both captivating and deeply emotional.

    The third-act breakup is particularly heartbreaking. Sidney’s pain is raw and real, and her decision to walk away from Jax mirrors the hurt she’s carried from her past. He let her down, just like her father had, and she couldn’t let history repeat itself. Their shattered hearts make this moment gut-wrenching, adding to the depth of their journey.

    This book had everything I love in a romance—passion, heartbreak, and the slow-burn intensity of two people learning to trust again. I can’t wait to read the other stories in this series. If they are anything like Rule Number Five, I know I won’t be able to put them down. Such a fantastic read!
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  • Pamela Deveze
    5.0 out of 5 stars Yummy and Steamy Hockey Romance
    Reviewed in Mexico on July 3, 2023
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    Jax Ryder, you may be a dreamy hockey player, but Syd will keep an armor for your charming ways....

    What happens when a senior hockey player who's about to go Pro has an instant connection with the one girl that is not looking for anything too serious that might distract her from her ultimate goals? Sydney is focused and driven... she will wear her best armor to prevent falling for the dreamy hockey player Jax Ryder is. But what Sydney doesn't know is that her indifference and that her Five Rules for not falling in love will represent a challenge for a man like Jax Ryder, he's ALL IN and he will get Sydney even if she has no clue he's coming for her!

    OhDear, this was steamy, YES, it was sexy, YES, Jax is charming, he's noble and he's very human! He won't do anything to purposely hurt Syd, however, his career might get once or twice between these two. UFF, I deeply respected Sydney and her wishes, her goals and her dreams! She reminded me of myself a bit! This couple is perfect for each other and I don't even want to start with this group of friends, I can't wait to read each of their stories!

    FIVE STAR READING FOR ME.

    What to Expect from this Reading?
    - He Falls First
    - Hockey Romance
    - College Setting
    - Driven Heroine
    - SOME OF THE STEAMIEST SCENES
    - He reads a romance novel she loves TO GET IDEAS! YESSSSSS, TEAM JAX!!!
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  • Mary-Louise
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
    Reviewed in Brazil on May 20, 2023
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    This book was so amazing, the way they feel about each other is really intense, and you keep hoping that they get together no matter what. I totally recommend, he was so sweet with her..
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  • Lady Nyx
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing 😍😍
    Reviewed in India on January 16, 2025
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    The only thing I disliked about Sid was her love for strawberry shakes ( can't stand them) but my gosh I want to be her when I grow up. This was an absolute treat... I finished this in one sitting. Couldn't put it down... If you love cute, over the top but totally realistic love stories, this one's for you. You won't regret it. J. Wilder is awesome 👍
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  • Richard Brewis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love it ❤️
    Reviewed in Germany on December 21, 2024
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    This Book ist so Sweet and I love how he was in love with her since they first met.And I like how she is focused on her studies and is not like the other girls in the book.she has her own Spirit.😄
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