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Breaking All the Rules Mass Market Paperback – Sept. 3 2002

by Sue Civil-Brown (Author)
3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 4 ratings
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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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  1. Print length
    384 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Avon
  4. Publication date
    Sept. 3 2002
  5. Dimensions
    10.64 x 2.44 x 17.15 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0060502312
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0060502317
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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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avon (Sept. 3 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0060502312
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0060502317
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 184 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.64 x 2.44 x 17.15 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 4 ratings

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Rose Chastain
2.0 out of 5 stars outrageous, insane and confusing
Reviewed in Canada on December 12, 2002
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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.
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K. J. Blake
3.0 out of 5 stars Cute but a little too cutesy
Reviewed in Canada on April 17, 2004
My one complaint with the Avon contemporary romances is that sometimes they try too hard to be funny and end up with a story that is just too contrived.
I liked Erin and Richard but there is so much happening- all set into motion by the meddling manipulative Mary Todd- town matriarch and friend to all- that you don't get to relish the growing romance with our leads nearly as much as I would like to.
Plus side- there are some funny scenes- the goofy mayor is a riot and feels like he stepped right out of an Elmore Leonard or Carl Hiaasen novel. The sex scenes with Erin and Richard are passionate- their dialog is witty and fun. The setting just makes you warm - sunny Florida always sounds good a New Englander in still cool April though:)
Not a bad read- just not as satisfying as could have been. For a fun in the sun read that barrels along read Vicki Lewis Thompson's Nerd in Shining Armor or the new Jennifer Crusie Bet Me.
For better work by Sue Civil Brown aka Rachel Lee- read her emotion Conrad County series published as Silhouette Intimate Moments.
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5.0 out of 5 stars amusing contemporary romantic romp
Reviewed in Canada on September 7, 2002
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
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apoem
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Adorable
Reviewed in Canada on September 30, 2002
Despit Richard Wesley III, an attorny, Mary, a gutsy octogenarian, is ruled incompetent by Judge Dipshot. And thus begins the story.
Erin Kelly, a young friend of Mary, takes matters into her own hands and begins using all the tactics she has learned from Mary to fix the situation. Mary's long time suitor tries to help as well. Richard tries to keep all the pandomonium to a dull roar as he tries to help Mary legally.
Although this book references previous books and characters that were introduced in other books by the same author, this is a stand alone novel. And a good one it is. I was chuckling and mad and enjoyed the book completely.
Enjoy.
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