Breaking the Rules

Troubleshooters, Book 16

By: Suzanne Brockmann

Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor, Renee Raudman

Length: 18 hrs and 14 mins

Publisher's summary

Izzy Zanella wasn’t looking for another reason to butt heads with his Navy SEAL teammate, and nemesis, Danny Gillman. But then he met Danny’s beautiful younger sister, Eden. When she needed it most, he offered her a place to stay, a shoulder to cry on - and more. And when she got pregnant with another man’s child, he offered her marriage. But Eden’s devastating miscarriage shattered their life together - and made the intense bad blood between Izzy and Danny even worse.

Now Eden’s back, and she’s on a mission to rescue her teen brother, Ben, from their abusive stepfather. Even if she and Izzy can prove that their broken marriage is still in one piece, winning legal custody of Ben is a long shot. But they’re not alone: Danny and his girlfriend, Jenn, offer to help, and he and Izzy agree to bury the past and fight for Ben’s future.

As they plan their strategy, Izzy and Eden grapple with the raw passion that still crackles between them - while Danny and Jenn confront new depths in their own rocky relationship. But events take a terrifying turn after Ben befriends a girl fleeing a child prostitution ring. When the young runaway seeks refuge with Eden and Izzy, her pursuers kidnap Ben - and a deadly standoff begins. Now they must all pull together like never before and strike back, swift and hard, to protect their unconventional little family and everything they hold most precious.

©2011 Suzanne Brockmann (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Good Story but terrible narration.

Is there anything you would change about this book?

How it was narrated. With both a man and a women narrating and both doing all the parts the story became a bit disjointed. One narrator would have made it easier to listen to.

Was Breaking the Rules worth the listening time?

It was OK. I would recommend the author as long as there was only one narrator.

Exciting Mystery, wonderfully read

Having a male and a female reader added to the experence and highlighted character perspectives. They complimented each other well. The characters were very lifelike and memorable. There were moments of suspense, joy, action, and romance. I highly recommend "Breaking the Rules"

All abord SB's Church of Wisdome Love and America

Izzy's story does not disappoint and the narrators are beyond, they bring all 4 characters to life. Each different, loveable and so so sexy. Loved it !!!

Great Read

I love Izzy and Eden I love Izzy passion for Eden when most men would have long given up Izzy loved Eden in spite of herself. The characters interaction is great they argue and fight but t hey are there for each other. I love this series because it is just like old friends catching up.

My first by Brickmann but now want to read more

If you could sum up Breaking the Rules in three words, what would they be?

a fun read

What was one of the most memorable moments of Breaking the Rules?

how really screwed up some parents can be

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Izzy's internal dialog was pretty funny.

Any additional comments?

This was my first book of Suzanne Brockman's after hearing good things about her stories. I guess I shouldn't have started with the 17th book in the series so it took me a while to figure out the characters but it still a good read. Once i figured out all the characters I really enjoyed the book and the writing style. After this I will have to add more of Brockman's book to my to be read list.

Great story for the series with lots of history.

What made the experience of listening to Breaking the Rules the most enjoyable?

Fast pace, never wanting to put it down. The voice of Patrick Lawlor and Renee Raudman was so smooth, flawless.

ok keep going in the series

loved the whole series and wish there was more to come even if it skips a few years

Izzy's book Finally!

For those just joining the TS world, this book is the 16th in a series and you may be better served first listening to both Into the Fire and Hot Pursuit prior to listening to this one because the story is built starting with those novels. But this book seems to stand alone as Brockmann fills the listener in on the back story though the thoughts of the characters. For those who have enjoyed the prior Brockmann TS books, this book delivers on the promise of giving you a story from Izzy's POV. A long time favorite character we learn more of his past, while seeing his character and those of Eden, Dan and Jen grow through the truths and events of this book. Harsh topic such as the sex trade, addiction, intolerance, are dealt with in this book, so it is not an 'easy listen' at times. The Narrators bring the characters to life.

For the reviewer who thought Brockmann was 'anti-christian' I disagree. There is intolerance and narrow mindedness hiding in every community. I don't think Brockmann is blaming Christians, I do think she is pointing out that intolerance and ignorance combined can cause great harm. I hope you look past your own assumptions and see her 'narrow minded' character does not reflect true Christianity any more than a character who is a 'bad cop' or an 'abusive parent' reflect what law enforcement, or parenting are truly about.

Enjoyed

There are sixteen books in this series. I actually listened to the first "Unsung Hero," and didn't follow up with the series until "Breaking the Rules" come up on a sale. This book had a very different feel to it. It is still a bodice ripper to be sure, but wasn't quite as over the top as the first book in the series. I was looking for an easy read and thoroughly enjoyed it. I don't think that listening to this book out of order in the series was a problem at all. I recommend it if you are looking for a romance.

Exceptional Book!

YES!! I loved this story. We got a two fer here. Izzy's story and Danny's. We have an abusive adopted parent,and an emotionally detached mother, who is interested only in milking money from her oldest son. Danny's misunderstood sister, Eden has done what she needed to, to survive on her own, now she is worried about their younger brother, who is a diabetic, and gay. Ben's lifestyle choice does not sit well with his abusive step father, who intends to give him to a religious organization that promises to change his sexual orientation. The story only gets better, because Izzy finds Eden pole dancing in a club in Las Vegas. The heat is on!!
Now to tackle those who are incensed because of what they perceive as Suze's political/religious views and biasis, this is a story folks, and what she has written about goes on every single day in America. We have sexual slavery happening to young women both in this country and out of this country. We have people believing if you can just find god (notice I used a small g because the big guy said to love everyone) you can be saved from homosexuality and they can help you not be gay. (rollseyes) I am not liberal nor conservative, I am a GDI ( god damn independant)...people take these stories for what they are.....pure entertainment. Stop reading for what is not there. Enjoy!