Wednesday, 2 January 2013

Review: The Officer breaks the rules - Jeanette Murray


Captain Jeremy Phillips believes in doing his duty...both as a son and as a friend. This means that he should obey the "friend code" and stay away from his best friend's little sister. Too bad Madison O'Shay doesn't believe in his code and is ready to break all of the rules

As a Navy nurse, Madison is finally stationed next to the man she's been dreaming about for years. And she's ready to launch a full-scale attack to show this thoughtful, handsome Marine that they belong together.

My thoughts:
It was one of those, oh no I can't! You are my best friend's little sister! Honestly men, get over yourselves. If my brother had a trouble with who I was seeing I would tell him to suck it. Still a little drama is always good in books ;)

Both Jeremy and Madison are in the military. Which is of course also a problem. They could be stationed on opposition ends of the world. And yes he is bff with her brother. He is also having some issues with what to do with his life, and Maddie, well she just wants to jump his bones. But he is a hard one to catch.

Maddie was cool and knew what she wanted. Jeremy was nice too, but yes he has some things to sort out. Foolish man, just go for the hot girl who wants you. But life is never that simple.

It's book 2, but works well as a stand alone.

Conclusion:
It was a good romance that took some time to get started as they took their time. Friends turning into lovers. And a sidestory with a romance to follow in book 3, and I think I will enjoy that one too.

Cover:
Meh

Series: Semper Fi #2
Pages: 353
Genre: Contemporary romance
To be published: Jan 8th 2013 by Sourcebooks Casablanca
Source: For review
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26 comments:

  1. Cherry02 January, 2013 17:13

    Sounds like the heroine is the alpha and the hero is the beta... whatcha think?

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    1. Blodeuedd02 January, 2013 17:26

      You do have a point there. Sure he is the big military man, but yeah, he could be the beta

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  2. Jenny02 January, 2013 17:49

    Hahaha yes, if my brother attempted to threaten his friends so they wouldn't be interested in me, he too would be told to suck it. Especially if his friends looked like the guy on the cover ;-)

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    1. Blodeuedd02 January, 2013 21:54

      Haha, yes if he only had friends like that when I was single. But yes the whole I can't cos of your brother is kind of old

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  3. Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer02 January, 2013 21:05

    this sounds sweet and I think if you had a younger brother he wouldn't dare question you ..since he will be afraid, very afraid!

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    1. Blodeuedd02 January, 2013 21:58

      Haha, I have an older brother. And he was not bff with my bf but they did go to school together,

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  4. Anachronist02 January, 2013 21:38

    Semper pffffffft. Have a nice evening!

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  5. Blodeuedd02 January, 2013 21:56

    Exactly. I mean he is a great guy and her brother knows this. Why would he go all neanderthal on him then? It's 2013 after all. And yes if the friend is a player then I get it

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  6. Melissa (Books and Things)02 January, 2013 22:11

    Sounds like fun but would be more fun having you read it! LOL Love the review!!

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  7. The Bookworm03 January, 2013 00:00

    this sounds right up my alley! Great review...I laughed at 'If my brother had a trouble with who I was seeing I would tell him to suck it.'

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    1. Blodeuedd03 January, 2013 22:54

      It had to be told ;) I have come across it a lot lately for some reason

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  8. Yvonne03 January, 2013 02:54

    I like the sounds of this one! Great review.

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  9. Melliane03 January, 2013 12:25

    sometimes it annoyed me a little the "You are my best friend's little sister" But it sounds like a nice romance. I should try book 1.

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    1. Blodeuedd03 January, 2013 23:02

      Here that would not fly, I would not even have to tell my brother. He actually told me once that a friend was interested. Yeah, so why the fear?

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  10. Carol03 January, 2013 20:12

    Eh, that whole but I can't date you you're my friend's sister annoys me.

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  11. Staci03 January, 2013 20:59

    Sounds cute and I totally love what you would've said to your brother. Funny thing is, I dated a few of my brother's friends when in high school!!!

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    1. Blodeuedd03 January, 2013 23:04

      Haha, and no meltdowns? ;)
      I would totally have said it, but it has never come up

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  12. Aurian03 January, 2013 23:10

    Great review Blodeuedd, it sounds like fun. And the friends to lovers trope is one of my favourites.

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  13. Karen04 January, 2013 19:49

    "It was one of those, oh no I can't! You are my best friend's little sister! Honestly men, get over yourselves. If my brother had a trouble with who I was seeing I would tell him to suck it."

    YES!!! Who cares! lol I've read a lot of these brother BFF stories recently and they're ok but I always wonder what the big deal is.

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    1. Blodeuedd04 January, 2013 23:08

      They are ok but yes, what's the big deal. I try to blame it as a US thing ;) But that obviously does not work either, lol

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  14. brandileigh200307 January, 2013 21:56

    Maddie sounds great, and even if Jeremy has a few issues, sounds good to read about.
    Happy reading,
    Brandi from Blkosiner’s Book Blog

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