Breaking All the Rules [Mass Market Paperback]

Sue Civil-Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 3, 2002

In the sunny climes of Paradise Beach, anything is possible ... and the more outrageous it is, the more likely it is to happen!

For Erin Kelly, her indomitable friend Mary is a role model, a mentor. So when attorney Richard Wesley III fails to prevent Mary from being declared incompetent, Erin decides to fight him and the courts -- using every devious trick the older woman ever taught her.

But for Richard, Erin's outlandish plots may cause more trouble than they solve. Yes, he finds her exciting -- and her sparkling green eyes and fiery spirit make his head spin. And it's true, a little "war" never hurt anyone, especially in Paradise Beach. But although he's secretly on Erin's side in all this, he is bound by the law to do what he must -- even if it costs him her love.

But, maybe, it's time for this upstanding citizen to break the rules ...

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About the Author

Sue Civil-Brown has been writing romantic stories since childhood. Now, having published two dozen books under the pen name Rachel Lee and won numerous awards, she is delighted to turn her attention to the light-hearted and humorous in love and life.

Sue lives with her own knight in shining armor on Florida's Gulf Coast, where the weather provides almost as much excitement as her dearly beloved, their children, and their Siberian husky.

Boredom, she says, is never a problem.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Avon (September 3, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060502312
• ISBN-13: 978-0060502317
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,149,257 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars amusing contemporary romantic romp, September 7, 2002

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Breaking All the Rules (Mass Market Paperback)

In Paradise Beach, Florida Circuit Court Judge Frederick J. Dipshot rules that octogenarian Mary Todd incompetent and names her nephew Linus responsible for her and her estate. Mary's attorney Richard Wesley III did a great job representing his client. However, unbeknownst to him the senior citizen had a reason to lose and by refusing to testify on her own behalf, it cost him the case.

Erin Kelly is outraged that her friend Mary has lost her independence to an unprincipled loser like Linus. Erin begins a campaign to rescue her buddy using the very tricks that Mary taught her. Richard tries to stop Erin because he knows only through legal channels can Mary regain her freedom. The devious Mary observes the twosome fall in love while trying to trump one another even as apparent mob warfare seems to be playing out on the beach stage.

BREAKING ALL THE RULES is a humorous return to Sue Civil-Brown's unique take on the Sunshine State. The story line is outrageous, wacky, and fun as Mary plays puppeteer in her usual havoc style. The antics of the lead couple and key support cast will delight those in the audience who find paradise in an amusing contemporary romantic romp.

Harriet Klausner

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars outrageous, insane and confusing, December 11, 2002

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Rose Chastain (www.aromancereview.com) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Breaking All the Rules (Mass Market Paperback)

Courtesy of A Romance Review

Breaking All The Rules, book 5 of the Paradise Beach, Florida series of Sue Civil-Brown (aka Rachel Lee) brings you another romantic comedy or better yet, a soap opera with humour and fun. Anything could happen on this island with Mary Todd in residence and running the show. Readers will either hate or love this book because of the outrageous, insane and confusing plots and incidents. The earlier books in the series are Letting Loose, Chasing Rainbow, Catching Kelly, Next Stop, Paradise. If you like to try this series, the best way is to read them in sequence.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't get into this one., October 18, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Breaking All the Rules (Mass Market Paperback)

I normally enjoy all of Ms. Civil-Brown's books. NEXT STOP, PARADISE was cute with the giant egg on the beach. However, I don't feel the same about this one. Maybe I was just having a bad day, but I ended up scanning through to the end. Not a good sign with me.