An international playboy finds true love in a sexy new standalone contemporary romance from Aliza Mann. Ashton Lyle is a man in control. His rules are simple: Discipline. Hard work. No deviation. And lucky for him no one is able to resist his mega-watt smile, dazzling wit, sexy British accent, and ability to manipulate any situation in business . . . and in bed. That is, until he meets a woman … in business . . . and in bed.
That is, until he meets a woman with rules of her own.
Terra Ellis is a self-made woman who knows what she wants.
A successful entrepreneur, she has worked hard to cultivate an impeccable image.
A tumultuous relationship with her ex-husband has reinforced her drive but it has also made her question serious relationships.
After all, a busy woman has no time for romance.
That is, until Terra meets a man who sees through her façade.
Ashton and Terra are about to discover that some rules were made to be broken. . . .
This ebook includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Advance praise for Breaking His Rules
“Captivating and charming . . . blond Brit Ashton Lyle [encounters] Terra, a street-smart black woman. . . . [Aliza] Mann blends comedic elements and tight emotional drama with the delicate developing romance. . . . A solid and enjoyable story.”—Publishers Weekly
“Breaking His Rules is a sexy, modern romance full of humor, charm, and heart.”—Roni Loren, New York Times bestselling author of The One You Fight For
“A sexy read with plenty of snappy banter and steamy scenes to keep you turning the pages. Aliza Mann’s Breaking His Rules is a heartwarming debut with laugh-out-loud moments and a twist I didn’t see coming.”—Juno Rushdan, author of Every Last Breath
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This is the first book that I have read by Aliza Mann. The pushing and some of the banter between these two was funny, although infuriating at times, but this is a good, sexy story.
The build-up to Ashton and Terra’s story was quite frustrating. These two certainly have issues; different to each other but, issues that make them struggle to let themselves love or be loved. Their attraction is obvious and they push each other away which made me want to strangle them.
Ashton has rules for his life. These rules keep him from any emotions and, god forbid, love! (Insert eye roll.) Men! He hadn’t bet on the multitude of feelings he’d get when he met Terra.
Terra has trust issues and a strong will to avoid a relationship so that she doesn’t get burnt again. Meeting Ashton is just what she needs. I love how independent she is; how intelligent and confident she acts too. She’s a successful woman and has an attitude to match, no messing with her.
Their lives are so alike but so different too. It’s hard to say who is most stubborn. I had a few super swoony moments and a lot of passion is felt between the pages.
This is an amazing romance story that will have you on the edge of your seat wondering what is going to happen next. I started this book out and thought I would be able to put it down but no I had to keep reading to see what was going to happen to Ashton and Terra.
Ashton is your very British play boy not looking for love. He is sitting in a restaurant when he sees a gorgeous woman in need of saving form the date she is on. So he approaches her and they quickly become friends. From there the two of them talk all the time and spend time together and when they do they seem to have this crazy chemistry but neither of them want to acknowledge it because if they do it could mess up their friendship and rules that they have set for one another.
This is an amazing romance story that is a must read. You will not be disappointed when you read this story. Plus you will fall in love with a gorgeous British man!
This book was so much fun to read! Ashton has rules and he has a specific type of woman he goes after. Terra is not his normal, she’s the one he avoids at all costs but something changes the night they meet. He finds himself breaking rules and falling for Terra. These two characters were fun and had some major chemistry in the bedroom. I really enjoyed reading this book!
I enjoyed this book! I found watching the two of them figuring out how to be together enjoyable! I loved that it was a younger guy with an older woman…I loved seeing something not quite the norm!
Ashton had a full-proof set of rules when it came to dating, then Terra came along and re-wrote the script. I loved this couple they were both genuine and upfront about what they wanted. There were no games and lots of hot hot sexy times. I cheered for them to make it the whole way. Great story from start to finish.
This was a cute and sexy read that I enjoyed very much. I’m usually not a fan of romance stories that have the romance develop so quickly but I think in this case the author did a good job making it work and being plausible. Both Ashton and Terra knew exactly what they wanted so it really sold me on the quick romance. They had such great chemistry.
I typically don’t go for an older woman/younger man. I usually go for older man/younger woman, but this story I believe has changed my view on the older woman/younger man. I definitely enjoyed it!
I highly recommend it! I voluntarily read this book through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
Aliza Mann does it again! Her characters are real! Super hot!
Breaking His Rules by Aliza Mann is a story about two people determined to stay away from relationships. One loves his life just at is is now, uncomplicated. The other is tired of complications. I loved watching these two interact with each other.
Ashton Lyle was not ready for Terra Ellis. Always avoiding commitments, but Terra changes his life in ways he never expected. Terra was left leery of relationships after her divorce and definitely does not need one in her life right now. So when she meets Aston, she is determined to keep away. But their chemistry between them is undeniable!
Breaking His Rules by Aliza Mann was a fun and sexy read. This push and pull romance was fun, if at times a bit angsty, read.
Happy reading!
When I started reading Breaking His Rules, I was a little put off by Ashton’s rules. I will give everyone a breakdown of his rules to dating. I thought that they were ridiculous. I also want to remind everyone that I am taking the rules from an ARC. The wording might change.
Can you see why I thought they were ridiculous? But, at the same time, I did see the humor and truth in them. I dated (and remained friends) with a few guys who had different versions of Ashton’s Playbook.
I did like Ashton. I loved seeing his character evolved throughout the book. He went from being an emotionless lady killer to someone who broke all his own rules to be with Terra. What I liked, even more, was that he was able to move past his horrible childhood and make peace with it.
I loved Terra. Like Ashton, I liked seeing her character’s growth in the book. I did understand why she stayed to herself, why she was afraid to let people get to her. Baggage like she had can do that to people.
I loved that Breaking His Rules was an interracial cougar romance. I have read interracial romances (one of my favorite subgenres to read). I have read a couple of cougar romances. But them together, nope. This book was my first one, and I want more!!
The author did a fantastic job of building up the sexual tension between Terra and Ashton. She kept stroking the flames so when they had sex, it was terrific. But, what impressed me even more, was that she kept sexual tension up the entire book. What I also liked is that she had Terra be sexually adventurous. Light bondage and public sex were a theme in Breaking His Rules.
The only thing that I didn’t like about Breaking His Rules was Marcus. He made my skin crawl. I know the author kept true to what happens in the real world. It still didn’t lessen my shock and horror about what he did. I wished he hadn’t been in the story. But I do understand why the author chose to have him there. She wanted to show us what Terra was up against and what she came from.
I had the same feelings about Ashton and his father. I did think that Terra overstepped her bounds. But, if something like that happened to one of my kids, I would want to know. Her doing that did open a line of communication between Ashton and his father.
The end of Breaking His Rules was perfect. The author did a great job of wrapping up all the storylines. I loved the HEA!!! It made me happy to read that.
This book was ok. Two people that were so much alike but had lots of chemistry. Terra and Ashton weren’t looking for anything serious when they unexpectedly met each other in the strangest way. The book had an ok flow to it and at times felt stuck but it was a cute love story. They both had their issues snd Ashton sometimes assumed things that weren’t and Terra stressed things that were irrelevant. But regardless not a bad story.