Can I just say I really enjoyed this book?

Advertising Executive, Beatrice Archer get passed over for a big promotion to a man less qualified. She then quits her job in rat race LA and randomly winds up in small town Creedence, Colorado.

Beatrice has rented an apartment to get away from her life of rules, and figure out her future. Little did she know she would meet a handsome cop named Austin Cooper who will completely change her life.

Yes, Austin and Beatrice's chemistry is undeniable, however I do love Beatrice's journey of re-discovering herself and who she really wanted to be..

I do like the fact that Austin was so supportive of Beatrice and he always put her first. It was something Beatrice didn't expect from a man who is ten years younger than her. Beatrice also realized by moving to a small town, you can have it all through the simplest of things. It was something she wasn't aware of because she had been living in LA for so long.

The best part about this story? There is more to come in this series!

Many thanks to Net Galley and Entangled Publishing for an ARC.

First of all I loved the cover of ‘Breaking All The Rules’. It’s just so pretty and it fitted the story perfectly. And it definitely would have made me want to grab a copy just by looking at it. And luckily enough, I also really enjoyed this read.

The romance between Beatrice and Austin was amazing. They had some amazing chemistry right from the start and I loved it. The author definitely made us wait for a while before Bea and Austin gave into their attraction. But when they finally did, the sparks where definitely flying. And I loved how I totally forgot about the whole age-gap thing. And lets face it.. Age is just a number!

My favorite character was easily Austin. He might have been the youngest, but he was definitely more mature than his age would suggest. He was kind, hardworking and above all a swoon worthy deputy. I loved him. Beatrice was a bit frustrating at times. Especially in the end, but I still enjoyed reading her characters point of view as well.

The setting in the smalltown of Credence also was fun. I just loved the whole small town vibe. The story moved a bit slow at times though, but it didn’t bother me too much.

‘Breaking All The Rules’ was a fun, entertaining and very romantic read with some fun characters.

✨Reverse Age Gap
✨Small Town Romance
✨Opposites Attract
✨Dual POV

This was such a fun fast read! Loved the overworked underappreciated ad exec who is taking a break in a small town where she meets a handsome police officer 10 years younger than her that she just hits it off with. I mean she made an interesting first impression. Loved how she landed on her feet and her journey to get where she needed to be.

I really enjoyed this story. The witty banter between Austin and Bea had my laughing until my sides hurt. Although the story was a bit predictable, the characters were relatable and likeable. Some of the dialogue was a silly during the steamy scenes, but I enjoyed reading them anyway. The audio version was well done.

Thank you Netgalley for the advanced copy.

4.25⭐

Breaking All the Rules is an entertaining small-town romance about a girl fed up with her life. After always being passed over for promotion, losing out to men less qualified than her. She decides enough is enough and quits her job in Los Angeles for a different life, one where she can live life her way and break any rule she wants.

Which leads her to the small-town of Credence, Colorado. A place she finds thanks to a dart in a map, and where she embraces her new life with gusto and where she meets Austin Cooper a local police officer. Who is immediately drawn to the delightful and older Bea, bunny slippers and all.

And it's fair to say Austin is eager to assist Bea in her journey of rule breaking and fun and the sparks soon fly!

And with a storyline that perfectly balances humour and heat Breaking All the Rules is an engaging fun, read. That features plenty of banter, likable characters and some emotion too.

I would happily recommend it to others.

3.5/5

This was a thoroughly fun read. I could feel the IDGAF attitude from the first few lines. The writing is good, funny, very conversational so it is a breeze to read (I finished it in 4 days). I was definitely cheering Bea on to let go, to eat the pie, to kiss the boy. The novel is pretty sexy, even throughout the first 6 chapters where nothing even happens. The ending, even the inevitable conflict, is pretty predictable, so I didn't dwell on the not-so-fun parts too long.

Cop romance is not really my cup of tea...and it also has a hp reference, which really icked me out.

📖 ARC REVIEW 📖

Thank you @entangled_publishing for an early copy of Breaking All The Rules by @amyandrewsbooks. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. 🤍

Breaking All The Rules is a contemporary romance about Bea and Austin. Bea has had enough of her corporate life in LA and all the misogynistic attitudes of the people she’s worked with. She moves to Credence, CO to live on her own terms, and give zero f*cks - having beer for breakfast, overloading on pie, wearing baggy sweats and day-coordinated underwear. She then meets a much younger and attractive cop, Austin, after she has been reported for her disregard for appropriate clothing and apparently seductively eating two ice cream cones outside the local diner. They hit it right off, as Austin was willing to assist her with her rule-breaking. 😉

Bea is a rebel! I absolutely loved her character in this novel – after years and years of being a corporate slave, she’s had enough when an executive position that she truly deserved was given to someone else less deserving, and a male slob no less. Despite her having no regard for cleanliness the first few weeks she’s lived in her Credence apartment, I loved that she has given absolutely no care about her looks, or what she’s eating (although we better watch out for that for health reasons, duh). She took her time to figure out what she wanted to do next and let the chips fall where they may. She didn’t dwell much on her anxieties, except regarding her art, which was an integral part of the story.

Bea’s first meeting with Austin was hilarious and I loved their banter and instant connection. Bea’s witty comebacks were what carried their initial conversation for me, and as they got to know each other better, I loved Austin’s patience and the encouragement he’s giving Bea regarding her art and how he gives her sound advice to take it one day at a time. He’s very supportive of her. I also loved his family – they’re hilarious as well! The puns they throw at each other were very funny 😂

This was such a light and funny romance, and I’m rating it ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5. Releases January 24th, 2023!

This book. I loved every second of it! It was funny, deep and pulled at all of my heart strings. Not only was it well written, but it was beautifully crafted. Bea’s character growth and her ultimate change is absolutely perfect. It had so much wonderful conflict that I didn’t want it to end. The hero, Austin, was the perfect match for workaholic Bea. There was a great mix of spicy scenes vs heartwarming scenes. This book was one of the best I’ve read in a good long while. Huge thanks to Netgalley and Entangled publishing for allowing me to read and review this book!

Sometimes you gotta toss your whole life into a burning dumpster to find what’s most important...
This line from the description is perfect for Beatrice's mindset. Very easy to relate to her fed-up-ness with LA and her old life.
Credence is a cute, wholesome small town and that is reflected in the cast of supporting characters.
Would love to read more from this author/series.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for eARC.

Sometimes it is liberating to chuck all the rules and do your own thing. That’s exactly what Beatrice has done. She’s now a naughty vixen discussion breaking various local ordinances with Hot Young Deputy who is a willing recipient of her teasers in small town Colorado.
It certainly was a colorful read halfway through, but then my heart plummeted because Austin turned clingy and Beatrice reverts to her old ways. Do they stand a chance?
Break the rules and find out.

I loved this book from start to finish! I could probably count on one hand the number of older woman/younger man titles I've read that are truly great and this is definitely one of them. I loved Austin and Bea together & Bea's irreverent and zany behavior and dialogue had me laughing out loud at times. One can always rely on Amy Andrews for a perfect combo of heat, humor and emotion - I couldn't put this book down.

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.

Breaking All The Rules by Amy Andrews.

Omg! I absolutely loved this story. My entire body was one giant throb as all my senses flicked on like switches, humming in anticipation. Drooling, pulse pounding, giggling, sighing, swallowing, and laughing out loud as I ate up every word in Amy Andrews steamy descriptions. The heat between these two main characters was sizzling and I had to close my eyes at times from melting into a puddle. And oh my, I will never look at pie the same again! This younger man/ older woman trope grabbed me from the start!! So full of fun, wit and sizzle in this fantastic laugh-out-loud romantic comedy.

Beatrice Archer is 35 years old and has just quit her LA job as an advertising executive after she was once again overlooked for a promotion to a less qualified man. Tired of playing it by the book, working long hours, having no life and dealing with her family’s expectations, she decides to throw a dart at a map and moves to Credence Colorado. She had come to Credence to be a different kind of Beatrice. To break all the rules that have been holding her back from living her best life. After holding up for two long weeks binging Netflix and eating carbs in her room, she decides to make a run to the local diner wearing her bunny slippers, her new day of the week underwear and sweats. And that is when she meets him Austin Cooper.

“Speaking of a hunger that had been building from the moment he’d ma’amed her and bloomed with every smile, every piece of pie, every Beatriss. And in that instant she knew that just touching him was never going to be enough.”

Austin Cooper is a 25 year old policeman happy with his life in his hometown of Credence living on a ranch and being on the police force. He’s charming, a little bit cowboy, and a whole lot sexy. The sparks fly between them and he is all in. Her laughter and company seep into his heart and his soul. Their relationship is full of witty banter, friendship, pie and sizzling, spicy times. But although Austin is all in, Beatrice is still skittish about the age gap romance, her uncertain future and about her place in the world.

Will Bea realize what she has before it is too late? Or will she give it all up for success? You will need to read to get all sizzling details. And believe me you Do Not want to miss this one!!!!

I voluntarily requested an early copy and this is my honest review.

I said it at 49%, and I'll say it at 100%, this book is not what I expected in the best way possible. Amy Andrews killed it. If this is where you stop reading, just know l absolutely recommend this book.

4.5/5 stars

Bea has escaped corporate life and truly doesn't know what she wants next in life. What she does know is whatever comes next will be on her terms and no one else's. Will Bea find what she's looking for? Or will she run away from these new adventures, too?

This book is a whole vibe: fun, flashy, and absolutely fabulous. Andrews truly has a way with banter and flirting that is satisfying and leaves you with zero secondhand embarrassment. While there are definitely a handful of sexy scenes, I appreciate the way they are written. Andrews not only eases you into these scenes, she also has a way of making these palatable for those reading the book for them and those who prefer not to have them. There are heavier feelings/thoughts throughout and they aren't hit on more so than is necessary. Andrews doesn't allow us to dwell or wallow in Bea’s upbringing. The reader spends just enough time in this headspace to both understand and empathize. Additionally, one of my least favorite things in a book is when there are time gaps that aren’t acknowledged or they are massive and reference events that you as the reader never see. That is NOT what happens here. Andrews acknowledges the time lapsed, nothing of significance has occurred, and even gives you a snippet of what the characters have endured in that time. It was done beautifully, didn’t interrupt the flow, and I wouldn’t change it.

Honestly, Amy Andrews’ writing is an art form itself. I loved it. Just beautiful.

The half point was lost for two personal preferences - both reasons being tied to some feeling of disconnect from Bea in the second half. First being the change (mellowing out) of her personality. I believe this was intentional, and understandably so, but it didn’t just mellow out her grump, but her sass, as well. The second was that Bea’s internal thoughts went from fast-paced and sporadic to a typical pace and focused. I understand her growth and that Credence was helping her shed that type A, perfect persona. However, I almost feel as if this typical, mellow wasn’t a fit to her personality. That’s the part that made it seem like she was distant as a character. Because she is that sassy, grumpy human and we need that.

All that to say, If you need a book to lighten the mood, have a good laugh, and smile non-stop I'd definitely give this read a go.

Breaking All The Rules is a small-town romance with an age-gap as well. Beatrice has rented an apartment in the town of Credence to get away from her life in LA and away from her life of rules. She wants to break all rules she used to live by and what better way to start than show up to buy pie at the local diner in your pyjamas. That's how 25-year-old officer Austin Cooper finds her double-fisting ice cream cones on the sidewalk and insisting upon being arrested for her "crimes". Their story starts this day with her wanting to break all the rules and him happy to help her break said rules. If only he can the 35-year-old woman to open her heart for him.

This book is very lighthearted, has a ton of funny moments and at its core is about women breaking free from rules and norms that tie them down to a life they aren't happy with.

The plot is cute and the characters are silly yet sweet. However there is something missing from the romance that could take away the awkwardness I felt reading it. It wasn't the lack of chemistry but the development was underwhelming. If someone saw me looking a mess, not having showered, had beer for breakfast, shoving down ice creams and pies ... their first thought wouldn't be how "attractive" that was. I guess it would have felt more genuine as a slow burn start than an instant attraction. That's just not my cup of tea.

That being said I loved Amy Andrews writing. It fit the story perfectly and I will for sure read more from her in the future.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for providing me with a copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own!

A passió are, sweet, funny love story. Meet cranky Bea breaking all the rules of her strict life in LA to a laid back life in a small town. Handsome but ten years younger police officer Austin is going to help her in changing her life.. will it be enough for her to be happy or will LA call her again? Finding your dreams is the key to happiness but Bea needs to acknowledge them. Great story

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 enjoyed this book, it’s another cant put it down because it’s so good offering from author Amy Andrews. Bea was just a straight up laugh out loud gotta love her character. Her abrupt change from neat & tidy to being a who cares if there’s a mess deal with it type was hilarious.. I loved how she didn’t care about how she looked at all, it was a breath of fresh air. The first meeting of Bea & Austin was definitely laugh out loud funny. Her sugar requirement has her standing outside of Annie’s licking not 1 but 2 dripping ice cream cones & holding a bag of slices of pie in floppy eared bunny slippers, sweats & a beer stained t-shirt, as officer Austin pulls up to check out the calls about a very strange woman. What happens next is hilarious as Austin ends up taking her to jail because she wants it. It’s definitely very clear that the sensual tension between Bea & Austin is strong, but Bea’s family history is not letting it go any further than mutual benefits. I really enjoyed watching the changes that Austin brought out in Bea as they grew closer together until it was pushed to the breaking point as Bea is offered what she thought was her lifelong dream. This book is wonderfully funny, sweet & sexy......definitely recommend..

In this small town romance we meet Beatrice Asher (Bea for short) just after she got passed by for another promotion and decided to say ‘bye bye’ to LA advertising. Now she moved to Credence (Colorado) doing only what she wants and that is binge-watching 15 seasons of Supernatural in sweats, wrong day-of-the-week panties, messy hair and bunny slippers.
When she leaves her apartment after 2weeks on the hunt for pie, the locals call the cops .. introducing officer Austin Cooper (10 years her junior).
Bea wants to go against the conventional and break all the rules, which lands her for a short time in jail for jay-walking. But officer Cooper was rather taken by Bea, and soon he’s helping her thick off things on her ‘breaking the rules’ list. From horse riding to line dancing and skinny dipping, Austin knows exactly what Bea needs to boost her confidence.

The book is written in a third person perspective with a double POV.
While I am not a big fan of the third person narrative, I really didn’t mind because the writing flows well and you still get quite some inside on the characters.
I loved Bea and her FU attitude leading her to discover what’s important for her. Especially when her mantra was WWDD, a.k.a ‘What Would Dean Do’, since you can never go wrong with some Dean Winchester in my book 😊
Bea is sassy, cranky and has sizzling chemistry with officer Cooper. He knows just what to say or when to bring pie, but most of all when the bring the spark with the fake town laws banter and witty innuendos.

Would recommend this reverse age gap, small town romcom with lots of laugh-out-loud moments if you can BEElieve it X)