The Rules of Falling for You by Mollie Rushmeyer: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

She thought she knew the rules of love. Turns out, love makes its own.

The perfect match can't be far--certainly not at a Regency-themed singles' retreat--or so podcaster Zoe Dufour believes. After years of creating content for her relationship podcast inspired by Regency etiquette and era-appropriate rules for romance, she knows her listeners have anticipated this retreat. But she also attends with expectations of her own: finding the ideal modern-day gentleman who can meet every one of the nonnegotiables on her checklist.

Harrison Lundquist, Zoe's podcast producer and best friend's brother, reluctantly agrees to tag along on the retreat to capture footage while seeking a career-advancing promotion. He views the retreat as ridiculous. And Zoe's methods for finding her real-life Mr. Darcy? Downright absurd! But as he films her whirlwind dates, his growing feelings for her are sidelined by suitors vying for her attention. When Zoe realizes her checklist for the man of her dreams might be holding her back, she must decide if she's willing to rewrite her rules and take a chance on the person who has been there all along.

This clean and wholesome romance presents a Regency-infused spin on a contemporary rom-com with the grumpy/sunshine, he falls first, and best friend's brother tropes. Readers of Melissa Ferguson, Pepper Basham, and Julie Klassen will find this read delightful.

The Author

Mollie Rushmeyer writes contemporary fiction with a heart for history, a blend of modern settings, and fascinating historical elements woven throughout. A born-and-bred Midwestern gal, Mollie makes her home in central Minnesota with her husband and two beautiful daughters. She is not only a bibliophile (the dustier the better, in her opinion), she's a true Britophile at heart. Tea and coffee fuel her travels, by Google maps at least, and her passion for the written word. 

Book Review

If you love both regency and contemporary romance... this book is absolutely for you!

But honestly though, even if you're more like me when it comes to regency and could take it or leave it, this one was still really fun... though certainly a bit different than the author's previous books! I loved this idea of using Regency rules for dating in a modern setting. There are several twists throughout the story to keep things interesting, and I found myself curious to see how everything would play out in the end. Harrison and Zoe had a really fun dynamic between them... they were definitely opposites in many ways but they had a really sweet chemistry that I couldn't help but root for. If you're looking for a sweet Christian contemporary romance with plenty of nods to the Regency era, this is one not to be missed. 


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