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The Rule: A Workplace Sports Billionaire Romance (All In Billionaires Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Maggie Cole (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 2,809 ratings

Tom Marko Has It All. He’s Smart. He’s Confident. He’s on Top of the “Bachelors to Snag” Lists.

Did I mention he’s a self-made billionaire and pro basketball player with a body to match?

But he doesn’t just want me to run his PR & marketing.

He’s made it clear that he wants me...all of me.

He knows my one rule—never date clients. And I don’t make exceptions.

But Tom Marko goes after what he wants.

The minute we meet his clear blue eyes focus on nothing but me.

After he tricks me to spend four days in his Colorado mountaintop mansion, all I want is him.

Everything is different.

The tables have turned. I’m changed, forever.

What’s different with him?

Boundaries are blurred.

Rules shattered.

But Tom Marko has a dark past he’s hiding from me—from everyone.

Now, it's determined to destroy him. Destroy us. Destroy everything.

After knowing the truth, can I really be all in?

The Rule is the first novel of the All In Billionaires series. This sizzling workplace, sports romance features a love-at-first sight story and a guaranteed HEA.

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    All In Billionaires
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    410 pages
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  4. Publication date
    November 3, 2019
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  1. “You really are beautiful and smart, Olivia White. So you know, I would never do that to you.”
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  2. Anything with her wouldn’t be superficial, and there was no way I could give myself the gratification. She was exceptional, a rare treasure, and I refused to expose her to my shameful past.
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  3. The look on Liv’s face had shifted since our kisses. A need. A desire. A craving. They were all for me, and she no longer hid it. She clearly stated if I wanted her, I could have her. I couldn’t stop after that. All I’d dreamed of since I laid eyes on her, was her. She broke her rule…for me.
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★★★★★ "Storyline is riveting & emotional." -Susan, Goodreads reviewer
★★★★★ "I What a great storyline and amazing characters." -Gwen, Goodreads reviewer
★★★★★ "This story is steamy and a page turner. The characters are real, passionate, intelligent, feisty, and well-written." - QuinnReads
★★★★★ "It will blow your mind and you'll never put it down until the end!" - Laura, Goodreads reviewer
★★★★★ "It will blow your mind and you'll never put it down until the end!" - Ashley, Goodreads reviewer

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07YYLN8MF
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pulse Press Inc; 1st edition (November 3, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 3, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 410 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 2,809 ratings

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About the Author

Maggie Cole is committed to bringing her readers alphalicious book boyfriends and fiercely strong heroines.

She’s been called the literary master of steamy romance. Her books are full of raw emotion, suspense, and will always keep you wanting more. She’s a masterful storyteller of contemporary romance and loves writing about broken people who rise above the ashes. Her books can often be found hanging out in the top 100, even years after publication.

Maggie lives in Florida with her son. She loves tennis, yoga, paddleboarding, boating, other water activities, and everything naughty.

Upcoming Release: Holiday Hire - November 1, 2024

Her current series were written in the order below:

All In (Stand alones with entwined characters)

It's Complicated (Stand alones with entwined characters)

Together We Stand (Brooks Family Saga - read in order)

Behind Closed Doors (Read in order)

Mafia Wars

Mafia Wars New York

Club Indulgence Duet

Mafia Wars Ireland (May 1, 2023)

Standalones: Holiday Hoax, Judge Me Not

Withered Kingdom Duet

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Customers love this romance novel's storyline, with one noting it serves as a great introduction to the All In Billionaires series. The book keeps readers engaged from start to finish, featuring hot chemistry between the characters and steamy scenes. Customers appreciate the writing quality, with one describing it as bringing the story to life, while another finds the characters relatable. The book evokes various emotions, including sadness, and customers find it entertaining, with one mentioning it made them laugh.

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61 customers mention "Storyline"61 positive0 negative

Customers love the storyline of this book, describing it as a gritty and amazing tale of love, with one customer noting it serves as an excellent introduction to the All In Series.

"...This romantic suspense book is a fantastic love at first sight novel." Read more

"...But also a savvy businessman. He is extremely attracted to her. She’s beautiful, intelligent, honest...." Read more

"...and a bear rug or two this is a fun, smexy story with sympathetic leads and excellent supports...." Read more

"Entertaining and well written story. The characters are richly developed with engrossing romantic drama and suspense...." Read more

43 customers mention "Readability"38 positive5 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, with several mentioning they couldn't put it down, and one noting how it kept them engaged from the beginning.

"...is a very good love story with trust issues being addressed and a satisfying HEA." Read more

"...I wish she had a stronger character. But still an excellent read." Read more

"...Great story. Wanted it to continue because it was so good. Great job Maggie Cole. Now I need to get book 2 of the series." Read more

"Another great read from Maggie Cole. THE RULE was one of her greatbooks. Lots of twists and turns but eventually all was on task...." Read more

31 customers mention "Character development"31 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly noting the chemistry between the main characters.

"...And she’s good at what she does. An intelligent, strong business woman that deals with rich, arrogant men. But she’s made a name for herself...." Read more

"Entertaining and well written story. The characters are richly developed with engrossing romantic drama and suspense...." Read more

"...I liked all the secondary characters and especially loved the main characters, Liv and Tom. They were a total match and they complemented each other...." Read more

"This was a well written love story with amazing characters...." Read more

16 customers mention "Writing quality"16 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one customer noting how it brings the story to life, while another finds the main character Liv relatable.

"...Some of it is well written, the 6 pages each was overkill that did not add to the story, so I started skipping it, except to count the pages." Read more

"This is a solidly entertaining story. It has appealing, relatable principals, à cross your fingers and hold your breath plot and is well written, by..." Read more

"Omg. Great writing, drama and hotness. Tom has so many secrets and he holds them tightly within his circle...." Read more

"...Had some intriguing plot lines. I like all the characters. Very descriptive. I'd a remind to be friends with them...." Read more

9 customers mention "Steamy content"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the steamy content of the book, describing it as super hot and a must-read.

"...Although those are very well produced, quite hot. So I took away one star and recommend this for sports romance aficionados." Read more

"Omg. Great writing, drama and hotness. Tom has so many secrets and he holds them tightly within his circle...." Read more

"...and Olivia's story from the get go. Steamy steamy steamy with a suspenseful storyline that you can't wait to watch unfold...." Read more

"...Maggie throws in a love story with steamy sex and it’s the perfect book!" Read more

8 customers mention "Emotion level"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, with several noting its sad and tragic elements, while one customer mentions feeling all the emotions throughout the story.

"...and a bear rug or two this is a fun, smexy story with sympathetic leads and excellent supports...." Read more

"...I adored this book. Tom is an amazing, caring, protective man. And Olivia is a strong, determined, smart woman. I really enjoyed reading their story...." Read more

"...The journey of these two characters will have you laughing, crying, and everything in between...." Read more

"...insecurities as the rest with a good game face. This is full of tragedy, drama, explosive passion and angst...." Read more

8 customers mention "Humor"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining and humorous.

"...there is heat and secrets. and a bear rug or two this is a fun, smexy story with sympathetic leads and excellent supports...." Read more

"Entertaining and well written story. The characters are richly developed with engrossing romantic drama and suspense...." Read more

"...I really enjoyed reading their story. This book made me laugh, and definitely held my attention. Definitely worth a read...." Read more

"...They both need to be all in. If you're looking for romance, comedy, and a little bit of danger this book is definitely one to read!" Read more

7 customers mention "Attraction"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging, with one mentioning it gets readers hooked from the beginning and keeps them engaged throughout.

"...When Tom notices Liv the attraction is immediate . He just needs to get past her rule...." Read more

"...The Rule is the 1st book in the "All In" series. It pulls you in from the start and makes you want more. Tom is a jock and a businessman...." Read more

"...This is a good story that holds your attention until the end." Read more

"This book was/is very captivating. It gets you hooked from the beginning. Can't wait to read the next!" Read more

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  • Renegade
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Rule - All in Billionaire's #1
    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2025
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    This is the first book in the All in Billionaire's series by Maggie Cole. Olivia "Liv" White is a businesswoman with a strict rule of never dating her clients. Liv meets Tom Marko, a self-made billionaire and former basketball star. Tom is determined to win Liv over and invites her to his Colorado mountain home. Liv and Tom's a mutual attraction blossomed and Liv's rule begins to weaken. Tom's past deeds come back to haunt him putting him and Liv in danger. Liv and Tom must decide if they are willing to sacrifice their chance at love. This romantic suspense book is a fantastic love at first sight novel.
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  • Valerie Scott
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read but dragged in places
    Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2025
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    I enjoyed Tom and Liz's story but mid way thru I was tiring of the secrets and both of their inner thoughts. I kept thinking they would split up. Luckily all the truths came out adding a lot of angst which was ok as needed. Debating about book 2 because I'd like to see a little more of Tom and Liz
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  • Kim L
    5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting story!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2023
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    Olivia has her own PR firm. And she’s good at what she does. An intelligent, strong business woman that deals with rich, arrogant men. But she’s made a name for herself. And she has one rule - don’t sleep with a client.

    Tom has been watching Olivia from a far. He’s a professional basketball player. But also a savvy businessman. He is extremely attracted to her. She’s beautiful, intelligent, honest. She has helped turn around one of his businesses. He wants to hire her to handle all his business. But Olivia doesn’t know that she’s helped one of Tom’s businesses because he has an alias.

    Tom has a dark, painful past he’s been running from. He wants to be with Olivia but afraid to put her in harms way. But their attraction when they meet is too powerful.

    You need to read this book to find out the shocking details about Tom’s past. You won’t want to put this book down.
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  • Connie B
    5.0 out of 5 stars what to do with a secret
    Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2025
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    Tom is a very famous man. a rich, famous, lonely man. Liz is a PR wiz who takes on his portfolio and all his secrets. she finds out it isn't just his spreadsheet that is amazing. there is heat and secrets. and a bear rug or two

    this is a fun, smexy story with sympathetic leads and excellent supports. the world in which the story is placed is perfect and leaves me wanting more!
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  • C. Condon
    3.0 out of 5 stars little story .. lots of sex
    Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2024
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    A billionaire athlete hires her company that has an awesome reputation for representing the businesses that athletes start; but then he wants her sexually/romantically and she has a rule against that. However, this is also a story about a blackmailer, which was the bulk of the real story. She has to break rule so the author can have at least six events that have about 6 pages of having sex with some kink to them to show how much they’ve destroyed her no sex rule. Some of it is well written, the 6 pages each was overkill that did not add to the story, so I started skipping it, except to count the pages.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Susan
    4.0 out of 5 stars romance, intrigue, and sizzle
    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2024
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    Entertaining and well written story. The characters are richly developed with engrossing romantic drama and suspense. I thoroughly enjoyed the perfect mix of romance, intrigue, and sizzle.
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  • yeyenism
    5.0 out of 5 stars Smoking Hot
    Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2023
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    I thought the story would be short and predictable but I was wrong. The story was pretty decent and I did like it. I liked all the secondary characters and especially loved the main characters, Liv and Tom. They were a total match and they complemented each other. Their chemistry was undeniable and every time they were together the room became steamy and scorching hot. I loved the how they started, their time together, their drama and fight. The issue with his past was tolerable and necessary. Overall, it was great! My only issue is that the author taught Tom had a super power in basketball. The 33 rebounds was highly impossible. Even the best rebounder could not have that. The 45 points and 16 assists is still out of the question, but I can accept it, but the total number of rebounds, heck no!
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  • LSG
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story
    Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024
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    This was a well written love story with amazing characters. A pro basketball player/billionaire businessman and the brilliant female executive of her own PR firm meet and form a strong business bond and personal relationship.

    The hard topic of the foster care system is discussed and that might be hard for some people to read. This is a very good love story with trust issues being addressed and a satisfying HEA.
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  • Eurydice
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in Canada on September 6, 2024
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    Good read
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  • Lease
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!!
    Reviewed in Australia on May 10, 2024
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    Loved it!! Both lead characters were amazing, as well as all the characters, very loverable. You never felt a sense of "oh this character is annoying" or anything like that. It was easy to guess the plots but the whole book kept you wanting and needing you to keep reading to get the full stories of everything that happened. Was very hard to put it down. Smut throughout the book was great. On the slightly tamer side however, still very enjoyable and played out great. I'm glad I finally chose to read this book, was worth it!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 22, 2024
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    An excellent story of two people who needed to learn to trust each other. Compelling reading from the start and what an amazing ending!
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  • Client Kindle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
    Reviewed in France on April 4, 2024
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    The rule is n excellent story I enjoyed it all.
    On the edge of my seat when the talk about the plan
    I can't imagine doing it like they do it, it's mouth opening.
    I couldn't stop reading, it's well written.
    I can not wit to read their next adventure
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  • Miss Informed
    4.0 out of 5 stars Rules are meant to be broken
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 30, 2024
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    Too basketball player, Tom Marko has secrets, one of which is his strong attraction to PR maven, Olivia White.
    A passionate and interesting story full of intrigue as the main characters try to overcome past mistakes and accept the importance of their relationship.
    Very enjoyable.
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