Break the Rules by Claire Boston
Series: Flannagan Sisters #1
Publisher: Indie
Published: April 21, 2016
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Format: ebook
Source: Author via The Romance Review
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Format: ebook
Source: Author via The Romance Review
Amazon | B&N | Goodreads
Reading Challenges: COYER Blackout,
2017 Blogger Shame
Bridget Flanagan knows how to assess risks, but are the consequences of exposing her heart too dangerous? Bridget has a passion for safety and in the world of oil refineries that makes her great at her job. So when her big promotion goes to someone else, she heads out on the town to forget her troubles. Jack Gibbs seems like the perfect man to distract her.
At least until Monday morning when she discovers Jack is her new boss. There’s no way she’s going to keep seeing him, no matter the connection between them. She’s been burned before.
Jack can’t understand why Bridget’s so against their relationship. They positively sizzled during their one night together. He knows he has to be careful now she reports to him, but she tempts him in every way.
Can Jack convince Bridget to give him a chance, or is the risk too high?
At least until Monday morning when she discovers Jack is her new boss. There’s no way she’s going to keep seeing him, no matter the connection between them. She’s been burned before.
Jack can’t understand why Bridget’s so against their relationship. They positively sizzled during their one night together. He knows he has to be careful now she reports to him, but she tempts him in every way.
Can Jack convince Bridget to give him a chance, or is the risk too high?
When I discovered that Claire Boston wrote this book, I silently wished that I would be able to get my hands on a copy. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that it was available for request through The Romance Review, I immediately jumped at the chance to get a copy for review. You are probably wondering why I was so excited. Well, after reading Into the Fire, which I enjoyed, I figured, especially after reading the synopsis, that this would a good read. It proved me right; I enjoyed every moment spent reading this installment.
The premise is intriguing. The protagonists, Bridget and Jack, met in a nightclub. They immediately hit it off. Jack, after spending three years in Australia, recently returned to Texas, due to a lucrative job opportunity that he could not resist. Bridget is not in a good place. The promotion she was hoping for never materialised
Bridget is a person who lived by the rules and she had specific ones when it came to dating–never sleep with a man on the first date and do not date a co-worker. When she met Jack she was willing to break the first rule, little did she know that this would lead to her breaking the second rule.
The characters are relatable and realistic. The issues are a replica of real life. Bridget is a responsible person who took life seriously. For her, it was all work and she hardly spent time having fun. She is caring, selfless, determined, industrious, dedicated and passionate. Jack is a lovable person. He liked and respected Bridget. He understood her fears and even though it did not help his case, he did not try to push her. However, keeping to her resolve
The dialogue between the characters is funny and engaging. I especially loved the dialogue between the protagonists as well as their interaction with their families. I did not particularly like Bridget’s best friend. She is willing to manipulate anyone to get what she wants, it did not matter who got hurt in the process.
This is a beautiful love story loaded with lots of sexual tension due to its forbidden nature. The writing is solid; it held me captive throughout the entire story. I liked that it did not focus solely on the romance between Jack and Bridget. It spoke also to
Verdict:
A great start to the series, and one which I recommend. I cannot wait to get my hands on the next book in the series.
I received this book from the author via The Romance Review, I have volunteered to share my review and all the opinions are 100% my own.
Nadene's addiction to reading began at an early age, when a family friend gifted her a copy of Wuthering Heights. From that moment she was never without a book.She will read anything as long the material is compelling enough to hold her attention. She gained many experiences through the pages of the books she had the opportunity to read.She created this blog to share her love of books with like minded individuals hopes that in sharing reviews of the books read visitors to the blog will discover their next addictive read. When not reading, Nadene enjoys cooking, listening to music and watching television.
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I LOVE the one night stand with the as of yet unknown boss trope. My issue is usually that the employee tends to verge on being insubordinate, and it ruins the story for me. Is this one like that?
Great review. I’m so glad you liked this one!
I agree with you on the insubordinate issue, but thankfully this was not the case in this situation.
Excellent. Thank you! I may give this one a go, then. 🙂
The author is new to me, but this one sounds like a good contemporary romance! Glad you got the chance to read/review it 🙂
This is the second book I have read written by her which I have enjoyed. Thanks for stopping by.
Oh this sounds great. My kind of reading.. Kinda forbidden but not too angsty (no cheating or love triangle), sexy and persistent hero. I’ll look at this. Thanks for bringing this on my radar, Nadene. Awesome review! 😀
Congrats, you’re participating in making me broke. ;-D
You are welcome. It was not my intention to make you broke, but I guess when you are surrounded by books as a result then it will not be an issue. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, its much appreciated.
I’m a book hoarder. Especially the ones that sound interesting or have the things that I would love. Haha 😉