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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
Beatrice is going through it, She quit her job and finds herself with a man much younger than her who is absolutely smitten with her, Austin the cop. He is so sweet. The characters had a great chemistry throughout the book that made me root for them easily. I love the fact that she threw a dart and ended up in this small town. So 2000s vibes and so cool. I really adore small town romances and this one did not disappoint!
This book made me feel a lot. I laughed, I cried. I enjoyed. Reading about Bea's issues through her mind was just so interesting and honestly relatable. I didn't know that this was part of a series, and I'm excited to read the other one! This had good steam as well for those who like some spice with their romance.
This book made me feel a lot. I laughed, I cried. I enjoyed. Reading about Bea's issues through her mind was just so interesting and honestly relatable. I didn't know that this was part of a series, and I'm excited to read the other one! This had good steam as well for those who like some spice with their romance.
Bea is a 35 year old woman who moved to a town in Colorado to start over. She was passed over for an executive position at her advertising firm and quit with flourish. Now, she spends her days eating pie, watching TV, and rebelling. Enter Austin, a confident 25 year old police officer who takes Bea to the station and puts her in a jail cell. Sparks fly between the two.
I really liked the idea of this book. As 30 something myself who has not been so lucky in the love department, I was intrigued at Bea basically doing what she wants and saying what she feels. I liked how she created a mini bucket list of things to do that challenged or scared her.
I did feel like their conflict was a bit forced in the third act, but Austin was very sweet and understanding. Almost a bit too perfect. The cast of characters was fun. I liked the puns in the book.
Overall it was a decent read. Ends with a happily ever after. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I really liked the idea of this book. As 30 something myself who has not been so lucky in the love department, I was intrigued at Bea basically doing what she wants and saying what she feels. I liked how she created a mini bucket list of things to do that challenged or scared her.
I did feel like their conflict was a bit forced in the third act, but Austin was very sweet and understanding. Almost a bit too perfect. The cast of characters was fun. I liked the puns in the book.
Overall it was a decent read. Ends with a happily ever after. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I LOVED this book! Bea was such a fun, don’t give a hoot character! I really enjoyed her sense of humor, sarcasm and carefree attitude. I mean, who doesn’t want pie and beer for breakfast when life gets hard?!
SPOILER ALERT at the end!
Officer Austin Cooper was a breath of fresh, super hot, air for her and I really liked how good of a person Amy Andrews made him out to be. This wasn’t all rom-com, it also touched on Bea’s fear of being like her mother and working so hard to avoid making those same mistakes. That was something I related with, not wanting to make the same mistakes your parents made so you avoid doing things you love doing because you fear it’ll make you like them. She fought so hard not to fall in love with Cooper because of their age difference and I really thought the book was going to end with a different sort of happily ever after for her, but was so happy to see that she ended up getting everything she never knew she always wanted.
SPOILER ALERT at the end!
Officer Austin Cooper was a breath of fresh, super hot, air for her and I really liked how good of a person Amy Andrews made him out to be. This wasn’t all rom-com, it also touched on Bea’s fear of being like her mother and working so hard to avoid making those same mistakes. That was something I related with, not wanting to make the same mistakes your parents made so you avoid doing things you love doing because you fear it’ll make you like them. She fought so hard not to fall in love with Cooper because of their age difference and I really thought the book was going to end with a different sort of happily ever after for her, but was so happy to see that she ended up getting everything she never knew she always wanted.
This was such a fun read! I loved Bea - grumpy & giving zero f**ks. She’s finally doing things that she never allowed herself to do, like eating pie & drinking beer for breakfast. The meet cute between her & Austin was hilarious and was a great start to their relationship. I liked the slow burn aspect of the relationship - at least on Bea’s part; I liked seeing Austin realise that he’d fallen first & then try to keep things stable to not spook Bea. I loved the banter between the two, and this is something that Amy Andrews does particularly well. There’s also a great bunch of supporting characters, and I hope to read more about them.
Thanks to Entangled Publishing & NetGalley for the DRC in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to Entangled Publishing & NetGalley for the DRC in exchange for an honest review.
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
All right, ladies, this one is for all of us that have been passed over for that promotion, looked down on for our choices, are trying desperately not to let anyone down, and have finally had enough.
Saying I loved this book would be such an understatement, the wit, the comedic timing, the slow burn but freaking amazing romance, I loved it all.
I'm not giving anything away because I think everyone should read or listen to this book, and I can't wait to read more by this author, she's phenomenal.
Now since I had the privilege of the audiobook version of this book I have to talk about the narrator for a moment, Mia Barron is amazing, I loved the inflections she used in her take on the characters, it was all wonderful.
Thank you to NetGalley and RB Media for providing an advance copy of this audiobook, I have voluntarily listened to and reviewed it and all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Saying I loved this book would be such an understatement, the wit, the comedic timing, the slow burn but freaking amazing romance, I loved it all.
I'm not giving anything away because I think everyone should read or listen to this book, and I can't wait to read more by this author, she's phenomenal.
Now since I had the privilege of the audiobook version of this book I have to talk about the narrator for a moment, Mia Barron is amazing, I loved the inflections she used in her take on the characters, it was all wonderful.
Thank you to NetGalley and RB Media for providing an advance copy of this audiobook, I have voluntarily listened to and reviewed it and all thoughts and opinions are my own.
BREAKING ALL THE RULES By Amy Andrews
Beatrice Archer has always done everything she’s supposed to —worked her ass off, ignored her non-existent personal life, and kept her mouth shut. Now she’s over it. The rat race, respectability…the underwire bras. She’s taking her life back. Starting with moving to Nowhere, Colorado to live life on her own terms.
Beatrice Archer has always done everything she’s supposed to —worked her ass off, ignored her non-existent personal life, and kept her mouth shut. Now she’s over it. The rat race, respectability…the underwire bras. She’s taking her life back. Starting with moving to Nowhere, Colorado to live life on her own terms.
This was a cute rom-com! It wasn’t my favorite overall; there was definitely some cringey dialogue. I almost wished it chose the first ending before the last few chapters, it felt much more realistic to me. However, the ending that happened wasn’t bad! Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!
My review is for the audiobook edition that is not yet available on Goodreads.
My review is for the audiobook edition that is not yet available on Goodreads.