{"title":"Rucked Up Ruse (all formats)","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"rucked-up-ruse-ebook","title":"Rucked Up Ruse, ebook","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eShe’s faking it to save her job. He’s faking it to save himself. Falling for each other? Not part of the game plan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eFinn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSure, I’m the Stirling Rebels’ bad boy. But my latest bender might have pushed it too far. If I don't clean up my act, I lose rugby – the only thing I have left. My agent's idea? A fake relationship with the woman who does my social media. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut as the paparazzi close in, the hardest part isn't the lie. It’s pretending I don't want her for real.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eTheo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy narcissistic ex destroyed my confidence; I won't let Finn Lennox' escapades destroy my career. To save the sports management agency and my job, I have to convince the world that Scottish rugby’s most notorious player is a reformed man. That means moving in together. That means selling a lie. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut beneath the swagger, there’s a man I didn't expect. And I'm not sure how long I can resist him.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e⋆⋅♡⋅⋆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eRucked Up Ruse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is the second book in the 'Scottish Rugby Rebel'-series. Expect the addictive friction of a secret that is becoming impossible to keep. And by the final page, you're left with the warm feeling of a heart that is finally safe enough to stay.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eFOR FANS OF\u003c\/span\u003e sports romance with sizzling chemistry, fabulous banter, and fake dating tension that burns in the best way – and is set in Scotland. Come for the thighs, stay for the emotional damage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e⋆⋅♡⋅⋆\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReader Guide \u0026amp; Book Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eGenre \u0026amp; Mood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Contemporary romance, Scottish romance, sports romance, rugby romance, fake dating romance, workplace romance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMood:\u003c\/b\u003e Emotional, spicy, healing, banter-filled, hopeful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSetting:\u003c\/b\u003e Stirling, Edinburgh, Scotland, rugby stadiums, PR agency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeat Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Open door \/ spicy \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e– 4 out of 5 chillies 🌶️\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e⋆⋅♡⋅⋆\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eKey Tropes \u0026amp; Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFake dating:\u003c\/b\u003e A pretend relationship to save a career (and a reputation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGood girl x Bad boy:\u003c\/b\u003e A structured, professional heroine vs a chaotic, party-boy hero\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eForced proximity:\u003c\/b\u003e Moving in together to sell the lie (cohabitation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMental health rep:\u003c\/b\u003e Honest depiction of grief, depression, and mental health struggles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHealing from abuse:\u003c\/b\u003e Overcoming the trauma of a past relationship with a narcissistic ex and parental neglect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSlow burn \u0026amp; high heat:\u003c\/b\u003e Emotional buildup leading to intense chemistry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBonus elements:\u003c\/b\u003e Ginger cat dad, enthusiastic consent, social media PR, Scottish rugby culture, mental health rep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e⋆⋅♡⋅⋆\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs \u003ci\u003eRucked Up Ruse\u003c\/i\u003e a standalone?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eYes and no. This is Book 2 in the \u003ci\u003eScottish Rugby Rebels\u003c\/i\u003e series. It features a complete story with a satisfying conclusion and can be read independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes it have a happy ending?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eYes. The book concludes with a swoony happy ending for the couple, with no cliffhanger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo I need to understand rugby to enjoy this?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eNo. While the book features a rugby setting, the story focuses on the romance, chemistry, and characters. You don't need to know the rules of the sport to enjoy the love story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e⋆⋅♡⋅⋆\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat readers say:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Beatrice Bradshaw took two characters that could have been average and forgettable, and made me feel so seen through them that I cried more than once. Her gentle, but real and jagged depiction of mental health struggles is refreshing and maybe the best I've seen in a while.' – ★★★★★ Julie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'This was a very steamy, and very beautiful love story between two people who’ve subjugated their own desires for the people who were supposed to love and care for them. Beatrice Bradshaw as ever writes incendiary love scenes and emotionally wrought but believable characters navigating real life issues.' – ★★★★★ Lynn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Highly recommended for lovers of thiccc thighs, ginger cats and their daddies, healing together, and enthusiastic consent!' – ★★★★★ Crystal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'The fire between these two is palpable, and if quick witted, cutting banter is your thing- look no further!! Beatrice Bradshaw can write some chemistry. It practically lights the pages on fire.' – ★★★★★ Bonnie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Beatrice Bradshaw just delivered Scottish romance heaven! This story is funny, heartwarming and beautifully spicy.' \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e– ★★★★★ Tiffany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e⋆⋅♡⋅⋆\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContent notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExplicit open-door scenes and profanity. Themes of anxiety and panic attacks, gaslighting, being temporarily unhoused, substance abuse and addiction, incarceration, the death of an estranged parent, parental neglect and abuse, as well as depression. Most of it is in the backstory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beatrice Bradshaw Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55631410463106,"sku":"RuckedUpRuse_ebook","price":5.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/4103\/7698\/files\/rucked_up_ruse_ebook.png?v=1756909552"},{"product_id":"rucked-up-ruse-paperback","title":"Rucked Up Ruse, Paperback","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eShe’s faking it to save her job. He’s faking it to save himself. Falling for each other? 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To save the sports management agency and my job, I have to convince the world that Scottish rugby’s most notorious player is a reformed man. That means moving in together. That means selling a lie. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut beneath the swagger, there’s a man I didn't expect. And I'm not sure how long I can resist him.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e⋆⋅♡⋅⋆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eRucked Up Ruse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is the second book in the 'Scottish Rugby Rebel'-series. Expect the addictive friction of a secret that is becoming impossible to keep. And by the final page, you're left with the warm feeling of a heart that is finally safe enough to stay.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eFOR FANS OF\u003c\/span\u003e sports romance with sizzling chemistry, fabulous banter, and fake dating tension that burns in the best way – and is set in Scotland. Come for the thighs, stay for the emotional damage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e⋆⋅♡⋅⋆\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eReader Guide \u0026amp; Book Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eGenre \u0026amp; Mood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contemporary romance, Scottish romance, sports romance, rugby romance, fake dating romance, workplace romance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emotional, spicy, healing, banter-filled, hopeful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stirling, Edinburgh, Scotland, rugby stadiums, PR agency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open door \/ spicy \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e– 4 out of 5 chillies 🌶️\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e⋆⋅♡⋅⋆\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eKey Tropes \u0026amp; Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFake dating:\u003c\/strong\u003e A pretend relationship to save a career (and a reputation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood girl x Bad boy:\u003c\/strong\u003e A structured, professional heroine vs a chaotic, party-boy hero\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForced proximity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moving in together to sell the lie (cohabitation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMental health rep:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honest depiction of grief, depression, and mental health struggles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHealing from abuse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Overcoming the trauma of a past relationship with a narcissistic ex and parental neglect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow burn \u0026amp; high heat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emotional buildup leading to intense chemistry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBonus elements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ginger cat dad, enthusiastic consent, social media PR, Scottish rugby culture, mental health rep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e⋆⋅♡⋅⋆\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs \u003cem\u003eRucked Up Ruse\u003c\/em\u003e a standalone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eYes and no. This is Book 2 in the \u003cem\u003eScottish Rugby Rebels\u003c\/em\u003e series. It features a complete story with a satisfying conclusion and can be read independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have a happy ending?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eYes. The book concludes with a swoony happy ending for the couple, with no cliffhanger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to understand rugby to enjoy this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eNo. While the book features a rugby setting, the story focuses on the romance, chemistry, and characters. 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Beatrice Bradshaw as ever writes incendiary love scenes and emotionally wrought but believable characters navigating real life issues.' – ★★★★★ Lynn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Highly recommended for lovers of thiccc thighs, ginger cats and their daddies, healing together, and enthusiastic consent!' – ★★★★★ Crystal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'The fire between these two is palpable, and if quick witted, cutting banter is your thing- look no further!! Beatrice Bradshaw can write some chemistry. It practically lights the pages on fire.' – ★★★★★ Bonnie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Beatrice Bradshaw just delivered Scottish romance heaven! This story is funny, heartwarming and beautifully spicy.' – ★★★★★ Tiffany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e⋆⋅♡⋅⋆\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContent notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExplicit open-door scenes and profanity. Themes of anxiety and panic attacks, gaslighting, being temporarily unhoused, substance abuse and addiction, incarceration, the death of an estranged parent, parental neglect and abuse, as well as depression. 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