Review: Fantastic read!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 8, 2013
What a fun, sweet book! Breaking the Rules tells the story of clumsy, straight laced middle school principal Hope, who likes her desk tidy and her life tidier. But things take a turn for the complicated when she falls for the handsome dad of one of her students, Doctor Colin Calaway. Colin's a widower, and his love for son Jason is hard to resist. Hope's strict code is in for a shake-up.Hope is a well developed, likeable heroine. She's an ardent rule follower, and fights her attraction to the man she considers off-limits. The author uses Hope's quirks to inject humor in every situation, from her lack of coordination to her insistence at setting a proper table, even at a pizza parlor. Ms. Dozier does an exceptional job using humor to keep the story light. And she does a great job of creating sympathy for her single dad, Colin, without making the reader feel manipulated. She keeps her story light and enjoyable, while still injecting depth and emotion into her characters. You can't help but root for Hope and Colin as you fall in love with her idiosyncrasies, his family, and the heartwarming bond between father and son. Ms. Dozier has crafted a story with lovable characters, a heartwarming plot, and the kind of happy ever after that leaves you smiling for days. I can't wait for the next story from this talented author!*I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.