A review by meganashlee27
Breaking All The Rules by Amy Andrews

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Bea Archer is a recluse holed up in her apartment with a bunch of cats. Or at least that’s what the townspeople think of her, since she just moved in and they haven’t seen her since. After a couple weeks hiding out in her new place, she finally ventures out to the diner for ice cream and pie, only to meet Deputy Austin Cooper…and despite her sweatpants and bunny slippers, he might just be flirting with her. But despite her attraction to him, their age difference is something she can’t get over. But maybe for now he can help her have a little fun.

This book was great! I absolutely loved Bea, Austin, and their little small town community. And of course, Princess! One of the highlights for me was that Bea wasn’t afraid to take charge a little, which was shown right from their first night together. Of all the rom-coms I read where the man takes the lead, that was refreshing to hear her say exactly what she wanted. I also really appreciated her struggle between her career and her desires. And finding out the backstory of her family a little more really brought the story together. 

Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing LLC for an ARC of this book!