A Lady's Rules for Ruin by Jennifer Haymore: Review

Over the years of doing book reviews, I’ve absolutely loved watching how historical romance has become unstarched, if you will. The years of traditional Regency Romance where you can’t even speak to one another alone in the same room has been evolving.

Now, so many authors are letting their characters have a little bit more fun but still within some of the confinements of the era. This book is a wonderful example of just that. Continue on for my full review.

A Lady’s Rules for Ruin by Jennifer Haymore
Publisher: ‎ Entangled: Amara (November 28, 2023)
ISBN-13 : ‎ 978-1649374967

SYNOPSIS:
Miss Frances Cherrington has long been criticized as independent and prickly. And she’s fine with it. Truth be told, she’d prefer to be a spinster―damn her family’s desires. But it’s a conversation with the devilishly handsome yet highly infuriating Earl of Winthrop that inspires the perfect escape from her nuptial troubles. Frances could ensure that no one will marry her―by happily ruining her own reputation…

The Earl of Winthrop knows more about ruin than anyone suspects. He’s just uncovered a secret that would tear his name―and everything he’s worked for―to the ground. Certainly, marriage is out of the question…to say nothing of his growing attraction to the forthright and delectable Miss Cherrington.

Though all of London is abuzz with Frances’s “disgrace,” she’s determined to use her freedom however she sees fit. Even if it means spending more time with a man who sets her body on fire. But when Frances’s misdeeds catch up to her, the ruinous disaster she finds herself in blazes out of control, taking all of her options with it.

A Lady’s Rules for Ruin by Jennifer Haymore Review

This author is becoming a favorite author to read in the historical romance genre. She stretches the boundaries of what is acceptable and unacceptable in the confines of the era. She’s unafraid to show the characters with emotion and heat, steam, and all of those other sexy vibes.

A second book in a series, but definitely a standalone, the author takes a deep dive into the forced marriages issue of the day with a character that would rather ruin herself than be forced into a loveless marriage. The family pressure is strong in this one and many unforgivable acts are committed by the family as well.

On the other hand, we have a blooming romance, some adorable siblings, and a surprising turn of events that keep those pages flipping. I love how the author does not shy away from harsh topics and builds the love connection in a unique and fun way.

Haymore brings us a richly developed burning love match that is steamy and loaded with causes that will suck you in so much you will find yourself definitely taking sides, if not ready to throw your book, phone, e-reader, etc. This story is unique and loaded with twists that captivate!

A Lady’s Rules for Ruin is a fabulous read and not to be missed! Check out book 1 as it is a winner too!

5 STARS!!!

Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.