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A Rule Worth Breaking
Do not mix business with pleasure
Jake Sorenson is an infamous playboy and a world-class music producer, but when it comes to work, he never gives in to temptation—even when it takes the alluring shape of his newest client, Caitlin Ryan. Stunning, talented and vulnerable, she's an irresistible force…and the ultimate test of Jake's golden rule.
Caitlin's determined to focus on her music, but she's never met a man quite like Jake, and their craving for one another soon builds to a crescendo. Now that they've tasted rebellion, it seems that the strictest rules might just be there to be broken…
Jake Sorenson is an infamous playboy and a world-class music producer, but when it comes to work, he never gives in to temptation—even when it takes the alluring shape of his newest client, Caitlin Ryan. Stunning, talented and vulnerable, she's an irresistible force…and the ultimate test of Jake's golden rule.
Caitlin's determined to focus on her music, but she's never met a man quite like Jake, and their craving for one another soon builds to a crescendo. Now that they've tasted rebellion, it seems that the strictest rules might just be there to be broken…
192 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published November 18, 2014
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About the author
Maggie Cox
480 books71 followersMaggie Cox loved to write almost as soon as she learned to read. Her favorite occupation was daydreaming and making up stories in her head, and this particular pastime has stayed with her through all the years of growing up, starting work, marrying and raising a family. No matter what was going on in her life, whether joy, happiness, struggle or disappointment, she'd go to bed each night and lose herself in her imagination. Through all the years of her secretarial career she kept on filling exercise books and the "joy oh joy" her word processor with her writing, never showing anyone what she wrote and basically keeping her stories for her own enjoyment alone.
It wasn't until she met her second husband and the "love of her life" that she was persuaded to start sharing those stories with a publisher. She settled on Mills & Boon (Harlequin) as she had loved romance novels since she was a teenager and read at least one or two paperbacks a week. After several rejections, the letters that were sent back from the publisher started to become more and more positive and encouraging, and in July 2002 she sold her first book A Passionate Protector. Since then she has continued written.
The fact that she is being published is truly a dream come true; however, each book she writes is still a journey in "courage and hope," and a quest to learn and grow and be "the best writer she can." Her advice to aspiring authors is: "Don't give up at the first hurdle, or even the second, third or fourth, but keep on keeping on until your dream is realized because if you are truly passionate about writing and learning the craft, as Paulo Coehlo states in his book The Alchemist: "The Universe will conspire to help you make it a reality."
It wasn't until she met her second husband and the "love of her life" that she was persuaded to start sharing those stories with a publisher. She settled on Mills & Boon (Harlequin) as she had loved romance novels since she was a teenager and read at least one or two paperbacks a week. After several rejections, the letters that were sent back from the publisher started to become more and more positive and encouraging, and in July 2002 she sold her first book A Passionate Protector. Since then she has continued written.
The fact that she is being published is truly a dream come true; however, each book she writes is still a journey in "courage and hope," and a quest to learn and grow and be "the best writer she can." Her advice to aspiring authors is: "Don't give up at the first hurdle, or even the second, third or fourth, but keep on keeping on until your dream is realized because if you are truly passionate about writing and learning the craft, as Paulo Coehlo states in his book The Alchemist: "The Universe will conspire to help you make it a reality."
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July 23, 2016
Caitlin, a twenty-six-year-old shop assistant, auditions to be the lead singer in a band called Blue Sky. The group manager and record producer, Jake Sorenson, thinks she's terrific and hires her for the job. As the story goes he grooms her a bit for stardom, takes her to stylists, clubs, etc. I liked Caitlin, she was nice and sweet. She was previously in a bad relationship for two years so she was wary to get involved again. Jake also had a disappointing relationship in his past. This book was slow sometimes but I liked the "rock star" storyline. It was an enjoyable read.
November 14, 2014
Another M&B author, whose books I haven't read before...or maybe I did...but certainly did not leave an impression on me....and let me just say....this book....I did not like at all!!!
The synopsis sounded so interesting... i adore stories about rock stars and all that...what could be more exciting than a girl joins a band and finds her HEA!!!!!
Well, there was nothing exciting here about Caitlin, the singer in the band and the band's producer......I had such hopes for her!!!!!!
No chemistry, no excitement....no, nothing!!!!!!
Think I will give this author a miss in the future!!!!
The synopsis sounded so interesting... i adore stories about rock stars and all that...what could be more exciting than a girl joins a band and finds her HEA!!!!!
Well, there was nothing exciting here about Caitlin, the singer in the band and the band's producer......I had such hopes for her!!!!!!
No chemistry, no excitement....no, nothing!!!!!!
Think I will give this author a miss in the future!!!!
December 10, 2014
A Rule Worth Breaking by Maggie Cox is a well written romance with an interesting premise and set in an exciting world of the rock and roll.
Jake Soresnson is an infamous playboy, music producer and band manager who needs a lead singer for his band, Blue Sky. He had been through a bad relationship before which had affected both his personal as well as professional life. Therefore making Blue Sky a success was very important for him. Caitlin Ryan is a passionate singer and a bookshop assistant. She loves music and though she is not a professional singer, her passion for music and her voice gets her selected for the lead singer for Blue Sky. She too had been through an unfortunate relationship before and therefore was not ready to trust anybody.
Both the characters were likable enough and shared a comfortable chemistry. The story moved in a fast pace but the romance took its time to evolve as the chapter progressed.This is not a steamy romance, the concentration is more on conversations and building up a connection on the emotional side.There was nothing groundbreaking or intense about the book and it was an enjoyable, predictable at times read with a good pace and likable chemistry.
Overall, A Rule Worth Breaking by Maggie Cox is a well written enjoyable romance and is recommended to all the author’s fans.
Jake Soresnson is an infamous playboy, music producer and band manager who needs a lead singer for his band, Blue Sky. He had been through a bad relationship before which had affected both his personal as well as professional life. Therefore making Blue Sky a success was very important for him. Caitlin Ryan is a passionate singer and a bookshop assistant. She loves music and though she is not a professional singer, her passion for music and her voice gets her selected for the lead singer for Blue Sky. She too had been through an unfortunate relationship before and therefore was not ready to trust anybody.
Both the characters were likable enough and shared a comfortable chemistry. The story moved in a fast pace but the romance took its time to evolve as the chapter progressed.This is not a steamy romance, the concentration is more on conversations and building up a connection on the emotional side.There was nothing groundbreaking or intense about the book and it was an enjoyable, predictable at times read with a good pace and likable chemistry.
Overall, A Rule Worth Breaking by Maggie Cox is a well written enjoyable romance and is recommended to all the author’s fans.
April 12, 2015
Not a fan on non virginal heroines and soft heroes.
November 23, 2014
I loved the romance!
February 21, 2015
Don't understand the poor reviews good romance
June 5, 2019
There are so many things that I like about Jake and of course, Caitlin fell in love with him.
It is really hard to mix business with pleasure but these two shows that it might work out.
I enjoyed reading it though the plot is kinda simple. There are no much surprise twists but it is okay.
It is really hard to mix business with pleasure but these two shows that it might work out.
I enjoyed reading it though the plot is kinda simple. There are no much surprise twists but it is okay.
October 19, 2021
I enjoyed Caitlin and Jake's story. Caitlin auditions for lead singer in a band, and gets the job. She is a fantastic singer and soon calls for the group's manager. She knows that is against the rules but in the end works out beautifully.
May 18, 2018
Meh this one I just couldn't get into.
December 8, 2020
Protagonistas: Jack & Caitlin
Profesiones: Productor Musical & Cantante
Pais: Londres
Profesiones: Productor Musical & Cantante
Pais: Londres
February 25, 2024
Yuck.
"Hero" that is hot/cold/pushy/sorry/horny.
"Heroine" that is sucked in by a lost cause.
This is the story of a trauma bond.
Oh, and the ending was just ridiculous.
"Hero" that is hot/cold/pushy/sorry/horny.
"Heroine" that is sucked in by a lost cause.
This is the story of a trauma bond.
Oh, and the ending was just ridiculous.
December 7, 2014
Jake Sorenson has found the next lead singer for his up and coming band. Caitlin Ryan is just the singer to get the band to the top where he knows he can take them. But maybe Caitlin is the one to take him to the top.
I found the story ok, but a little lacking. A brief reference to Caitlin playing guitar and piano, then nothing more. His lack of a family, his ex, and her distance from her family seemed unfinished.
Overall, just ehh.
I found the story ok, but a little lacking. A brief reference to Caitlin playing guitar and piano, then nothing more. His lack of a family, his ex, and her distance from her family seemed unfinished.
Overall, just ehh.
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January 12, 2016"Cox’s tale of taboo love between her naïve heroine and her jaded music guru boss hero is sincere, especially when showcasing how both have suffered past disastrous relationships. The UK pub scene and coterie of co-stars add dimension and the storyline gives a realistic look at how lonely life can be on the road to rock ‘n’ roll" (RT Book Reviews, 4 stars).
November 6, 2014
First chapter, totally underwhelming. Had no curiousity to read further.
Plus didn't like a chapter starting with a conversation. I'm not introduced to the charcters speaking. Its like tuning in when a movie has already started. It leaves the reader struggling to catch up to the plot.
Plus didn't like a chapter starting with a conversation. I'm not introduced to the charcters speaking. Its like tuning in when a movie has already started. It leaves the reader struggling to catch up to the plot.
November 9, 2014
book was terrible, but her friend (lia) at the end ... can we change the end and just kill her?! please???
actually the book is not even for 1star, zero more likely.
actually the book is not even for 1star, zero more likely.
May 3, 2015
Ay, ese hombre, ese hombre
did-not-finish
October 23, 2015This is just not working for me and I do not anticipate it improving.
October 24, 2016
Not that great. found the characters to be a bit bland. I didn't care about them at all. and there was not enough music!
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January 12, 2016received 4 stars @ RT Book Reviews
January 12, 2015
An OK romance.
February 15, 2015
Awful ... truly, truly awful
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March 18, 2019was a fun, quick read
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