Reviews
Beatrice Archer chose the town of Credence, Colorado by throwing darts at a map. Her abrupt departure from the advertising scene in LA involved quitting the job in which she had poured her heart and soul, Now she is adrift, wearing sweats with no bra, eating junk food, and ignoring personal hygiene. When she meets 25 year old Officer Austin Cooper, she immediately falls into lust, but he is too young and she is too messed up to start anything with him. Austin can't stop thinking about Beatrice since he first saw her eating two ice cream cones at the same time and carrying a sack filled with slices of pie, so he decides to spend some time figuring out what makes her tick.
Breaking All the Rules starts strong with Bea doing everything she can to break the rules, but once she begins to conform to societal norms, the story begins to drag. While Bea is obviously depressed, she does nothing to seek help or advice. Bea and Austin are a cute couple despite their ten year age difference, but their relationship doesn't really make much sense and is difficult to believe. In addition, some of Bea's decisions make her unlikable and not worthy of Austin. Overall, Breaking All the Rules is an easy to read, fun story that lacks substance.
