Shayne Powell

The Rules Shayne Powell

Some rules are meant to be broken... Single dad Jake Dawson has his hands full running his own construction company, maintaining his sobriety, and raising his two young sons. He hardly has time for anything else and being in a relationship is the last thing on his to do list. Enter Lela Anderson: his smart, funny, caring, and sexy best friend whom he can't seem to get off his mind. No good at the relationship thing, Jake tries to dismiss the idea of having someone in his life, and yet... Lela Anderson has had her own problems in the relationship department but hasn't quite given up on love, especially after hiring friend Jake Dawson to complete a project on her home. Lela can't deny the growing attraction she has toward Jake, and despite his constant doubts about himself and his ability to love, she is determined to get him to see all that he has to offer, and make him hers forever. Together, Jake and Lela throw all the rules out the window, igniting a passion that's deeper than they've ever felt. Jake is happier than he's ever been with Lela, but not everyone is thrilled about their newfound love. Is Jake strong enough to handle everything that life throws at him, or will he give in to temptation and risk destroying all that he's worked for? Can Lela deal with all of his baggage and insecurities or will she go against her heart and listen to the opinions of others who think they know what's best for her?