Breaking Rules

by Leila Matthews

444 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 2, 2026

Reviews

[Kristy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Welcome back to Albright University. This is Elijah and Hope's story. The lies, secrets and betrayals continue in book 3 and each gets a little more intense. When Hope sees something she wasn't supposed to, Elijah says he can protect her. The chemistry between these two is something else. And I can't wait for book 4 where we get Caleb and Eleanor's story.

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Breaking Rules was such a fun and addictive read! I went into this one expecting drama and romance, but I ended up getting completely pulled into the story and the characters. There was definitely that forbidden, “we probably shouldn’t be doing this” feeling that made the romance even more exciting.

I really enjoyed the chemistry between the main characters. Their relationship had plenty of tension, complicated emotions, and moments that kept me turning the pages because I needed to see what would happen next. I liked watching them fight their feelings and slowly realize that some rules are meant to be broken.

The characters felt easy to connect with, and I especially enjoyed seeing their personalities come through as the story progressed. There were some twists and emotional moments that added even more to the story and kept it from feeling predictable.

Overall, Breaking Rules was an entertaining romance with plenty of chemistry, drama, and forbidden attraction. If you enjoy stories where the characters know they’re crossing a line but can’t seem to stay away from each other, this one is definitely worth picking up!

[GKP2460 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Breaking Rules is book 3 in The Sovereign Four series and brings us back to Albright University. This one is
Elijah and Hope's story. Each one of these guys seem a bit more intense with each book and Elijah and Hope is no exception.

"You were the only thing that made me real,”

Secrets, lies, betrayals are at an all time high and as they start to come to light, the world shifts completely for these characters. Elijah and Hope are perfection together and the chemistry between them is so hot it's palpable. Again, this is a fantastic addition to this series! I can't wait for Caleb and Eleanor.

[The Book Ssirren · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one was Elijah Anna Hopes story. And what a story it was. This one just continues into all of the chaos and drama from the last books. The lies and betrayal were at the forefront. Secrets are abound in this one. But it makes this so captivating that you can’t help but to keep going. Elijah and Hope were hot in this. That spice was spicing for sure. I absolutely loved the twists and turns in this. I can’t wait for the next one.

[Vivien R · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderfully written story. I love romantic suspense, and enemies to lovers. Their story is so good. Elijah and Hope don’t really enjoy each other‘s company, but what happens when he becomes the only person who can protect her? Fantastic story!!

[Anita Balthazar · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series has me in a chokehold ...I can't get a break, so many twist, turns and excellent dark drama. And don't forget the spicy smexy times oh man!!!!!.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Sammye · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the third book in the Sovereign Four series. Elijah and Hope's story is a gripping, dark, romance. The suspense kept me turning pages. There’s drama on every page. The plot is full of spice, secrets, lies, twists and turns. SO good!