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The Forever Rule: Carrie Ann Ryan

The Forever Rule

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Nadene @ Totally Addicted to Reading in Reviews / 1 Comment

The Forever Rule, the first book in Carrie Ann Ryan’s Cage Family series, takes readers on a romantic and emotional journey. A journey that explores the intricacies of love, family and secrets.

 

The Forever Rule: Carrie Ann RyanTitle: The Forever Rule
Author(s): Carrie Ann Ryan
Series: The Cage Family #1
Published by Self Published on January 6, 2025
Pages: 410
Genre(s): Contemporary Romance
Source: Author
Format: eArc
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Rating: One StarOne StarOne StarOne StarHalf a Star
Series Rating: One StarOne StarOne StarOne StarOne Star
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What happens when the man you’d thought could be the one turns out to be your new boss?
BlakelyThe moment I met Aston Cage, I knew my life had changed. A single dance later, we’re both all in. Until he ghosted me.Then my boss fires me for dancing with the enemy.Three months later, working for the Cages is my last resort. Now I’ll work beside him day by day, trying not to let my feelings take control. It’s heaven and hell. Except I’m starting to think there’s a part of this story I’m missing…
AstonI made myself walk away from Blakely after my family’s dirty laundry hit the news. My father’s secret family complicates everything. In order to keep our inheritance intact, we’re forced to do monthly dinners with both sides of the family—the brothers I grew up with and the new set of siblings we never knew about.An additional obstacle: Blakely is my new sister’s best friend.Meaning the moment I give into temptation, I not only risk the woman I’m falling for, but the family legacy just starting to reveal itself. But Blakley is worth it. I just have to prove I am as well.

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What are the chances that an unintentional addition to family chat group would result in someone finding their soul mate? This is the premise that drives The Forever Rule, which tells the story of Aston Cage and Blakely Graves.

The book commences with the prequel, Before I Knew, which introduces readers to Aston and Blakely. It is within this prequel that readers discover how the hero and heroine’s paths crossed and how circumstances changed following the tragedy and scandal that befell the Cage family. Before I Knew, as a separate book, is currently available for free on Amazon.

The events in The Forever Rule occur a few months after Before I Knew. Following the major conflict involving the Cage family, Aston tries to come to terms with the recent life changing revelations. Additionally, he harbors regrets about how he handled things with Blakely in the past. Fate has now given him a second chance to make things right with Blakely while navigating intricacies of his family dynamics.

The Forever Rule showcased a tale where romance, family secrets and second chances were the central themes. The protagonists were engaging, and it was a pleasure getting to know them. However, there were moments when Aston needed to desist from overthinking. His tendency to overthink and his belief that he shared his father’s traits posed a threat to his relationship with Blakely.

The secondary characters played a crucial role in the narrative. Family and friends were central to the plot. I anticipate reading each of their individual stories.

The Forever Rule was engaging, well-paced with the right balance of angst and humour.

 

Story Evaluation
Plot
5
Characters
4.5
World Building
4
Writing Style
5
Pacing
4
Cover
5
Enjoyment
4.5
Ending
5
Overall: One StarOne StarOne StarOne StarHalf a Star

About Carrie Ann Ryan

Carrie Ann Ryan is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary, paranormal, and young adult romance. Her works include the Montgomery Ink, Wilder Brothers, Promise Me, and Elements of Five series, which have sold millions of books worldwide. She’s the winner of a RT Book of the Year and a Prism Award in her genres. She started writing while in graduate school for her advanced degree in chemistry and hasn’t stopped since. Carrie Ann has written over one hundred novels and novellas with more in the works. When she’s not losing herself in her emotional and action-packed worlds, she’s reading as much as she can while wrangling her clowder of cats who have more followers than she does.

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