Breaking the Rules

Romance in New Orleans #6

by Katherine L. Evans

Carson McDermott does what he damn well pleases. As the eldest son of one of the wealthiest families in New Orleans, he did his time in college and law school, and now he placates his family by keeping a day job as a contract attorney. By night, however, he’s gunning for the title of the city’s most eligible bachelor and samples the finest women his city has to offer—including the beautiful blonde at the bar next to him one particular evening, who seems to be in a really foul mood. And Carson knows just the way to cheer her up.

Sabrina Deneau is head over heels in love with her best friend, Max. She has been forever. The fact that he’s married is totally inconsequential. The fact that he lives in her hometown of New Orleans and she lives in California also doesn’t matter. The stars seem to align when she takes a job back home just as Max announces that he’s separating from his wife. Her destiny is unfolding, and Sabrina is about to get exactly what she’s always hoped for.

But when Max repeatedly blows her off in favor of his soon-to-be ex-wife, Sabrina decides it’s time to show him what he’s missing out on. And the sexy stranger attempting to coax her out of her bad mood at a bar one evening is the perfect place to start.

After a mind-blowing one-night-stand, Sabrina is in much better spirits and opts to join her brother and his friends at a dinner in their old neighborhood the following evening—only to discover that one of his friends is Carson.

Sabrina and Carson agree there can’t be a repeat of the one night they had together, but she’s still got his phone number… and he’s still got hers. She’s still stuck on making Max jealous. And Carson can’t seem to tell his best friend’s hot-as-hell baby sister no—even though he knows it might literally get him killed if anyone finds out.

Just as Max finally gets his act together, the sudden death of someone close to both her and Carson causes Sabrina to second-guess everything she ever thought she wanted.

The man she’s always longed for.

The man inexplicably intertwined with her life who has begun to light her soul on fire.

Sabrina has to choose. And no matter what choice she makes, somebody’s going to get hurt.

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Published June 11, 2019

About the author

Katherine L. Evans is an author of contemporary romance that’s shamelessly sweet, sexy, and guaranteed to bring all the feels. Known as simply KLE by people who know all her dirty secrets, her 20+ books are notorious for making readers fan their faces and then reach for the tissues. When she’s not magically transforming coffee into angsty books, KLE can be found endlessly searching Netflix with her husband for their next show to binge, or running around the backyard chasing her other two favorite boys, her son and their yellow lab, Dave.

KLE lives in Houston, TX.

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Reviews

[Elvira · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked the storyline its well developed. The characters are well developed and they kept me interested.

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[Judith · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Secret Sweet Love Affair. A very entertaining book about a secret booty arrangement turning into a deep all consuming love affair between Sabrina and Carson. They move in the same circle, her brother is Carson's long-time close friend. Their lives are intertwined with their families and friends in an organic manner, being part of each other's personal and professional lives. His womanizing ways are well known and under the circumstances secrecy regarding their relationship seemed the best option. The plot is an interesting one and the characters have an easy and fond rapport with one another. The characters were very well described and developed, although in some scenes there were rather a lot of them which made me confused about who was who. After a month, Carson decides to end the liaison but bumping into her time and time again made it impossible to move on. A couple of month later Sabrina reaches out to Carson and they finally stop fighting their feelings for one another. Sabrina truly tamed this naughty boy. There is a lot of heat amongst our love birds and their encounters although sexy but not crude. They are true soul-mates. It was interesting to read about New Orleans, it is the first novel I read that was set there. We are rewarded with a HEA and also given a real twist to this story which will form the basis of another novel. that will deal with the lives of some of the characters from this book. Can't give you spoilers though.
I recommend you read this book, it is very enjoyable.

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[Penny Ellgass · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read 4-5-6 of this series and each one has been better than the last, can't wait for 7 the last. I will have to read 1-2-3 until then.
I love the sense of family that these friends have built, with family intertwined. I love the strong ties to NOLA it includes, I lived in Baton Rouge and the flavor of Louisiana come through loud and proud. The few people I have met from NOLA expressed the same feeling as Sabrina about it, and the strong jazz culture. The music is so important.
The dedication to helping women recover from sexual abuse is strong but low key in this book.
I loved the interaction between Sabrina and Carson, as they find their way.

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[Shaun · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book is awesome. It has romance, action, secrets and emotions. The characters are great. Some parts make you want to go into the book and tell people to get there act right. Sabrina poor thing is just being fed all type of stuff from Max. Brennan is an emotional wreck with his personal issues. Together they make one hell of a great book. Can't wait to see what happens in the rest of the series.

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[Debbie Caswell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read a few of the books in this series and will be purchasing the rest . It is a collection that tells the stories of a group of friends who are as close as family All set in New Orleans and that vibe definitely come through

This is Sabrina and Carson's story they hooked up for a one night stand after all Sabrina loves a married man so why can't they forget about one another and why do they keep coming back to each other. As their relationship deepens they keep it secret from their friends what will happen when they finally come out as a couple and do they have a chance at a HA

[Mindy Lopez · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is Book 6 of the Romance in New Orleans Series and can be read as a standalone. It is my first read by this author, and let me just say that I am pleasantly surprised. I quite enjoyed the storyline, the characters and the author's writing style. It is a captivating romance between Sabrina and her brother's best friend, Carson. These very different characters are likable, their chemistry combustible, and the unique plot makes for an interesting read. What starts out as a one night stand becomes so much more. It is a love story with sexual tension and sizzling chemistry, drama and angst, plus engaging secondary characters. Overall, it is an easy read with almost the perfect amount of everything - steam, intrigue, and a happy ending. A great addition to the series.

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[Melissa B · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series, NOLA, the amazing writing and description of the city and its characters it's like no other. Sabrina and Carson were kindred souls who really understood one other and their chemistry, God!!!!

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[Deb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good author! Katherine Evans has all the suspense, action and romance in her book. I Love how she puts a sense of family into her writing. The characters interact well with each other and loved the chemistry between Carson and Sabrina.

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[Trina · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book that delves into family and friends’ relationships, whilst following one couple in detail. Found that many actions from the past were mentioned several times, sometimes it felt it was just padding the book out. But on the whole I enjoyed the book.

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[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is a good romantic comedy read. The story has a good story line. The characters are good, and they have good chemistry. The story is an enjoyable read.

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[Heather W · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let the good times roll.

A wonderfully steamy romance set in New Orleans. It was just supposed to be a one-night stand. Can their secrets be kept?

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[Sheila Moss · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read all the books in this series and found each one better than the last. Not as harrowing as some of the others but it contains a nice mix of romance, action and intrigue. There are times when you want to knock peoples heads together even though you are sure things will work out. I loved Carson and Sabrina from the start and I always enjoy reading more about the characters in the previous books. I'm ready for the next now.

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[poppy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Carson and Sabrina have tons of chemistry together these two are just smoking hot together. I really enjoyed getting to know these two they were really great together and you cannot help but like them this is the sixth book in the series but can be read on its own.

[Elizabeth McDaniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Carson and Sabrina were off the charts with their secret love affair. This story was full of interesting characters with complicated lives. The story was fun and exciting.

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[Lucinda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book that was really well written with great characters. The author transports us all the way to New Orleans and I loved it! I could not put it down and would recommend it to others!

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[Nate · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed Carson & Sabrina's story. Good characters. An intriguing read. I'm voluntarily leaving an honest review for a copy of the book via booksprout.

[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 4th book I've read written by Katherine Evans; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.

The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.

I loved the chemistry between the characters.

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[Ashleigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was very impressed with how simply and effortlessly this author told this addicting, multi-layered story with well-developed world building and great characters and still manage to make romance feel so fresh!

The chemistry, sweetness, and twists in plot kept things interesting.
Add in a wee bit of drama and you have a good read.

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[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

She wanted a simple fling but ended up having a fling with her brother best friend. Her brother is overprotective and her friends are all nosy. Can she keep it a secret? Will she have to leave to keep it hidden? Will it become even more? See how she gets on

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[Kendra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seat gripping

Emotionally seat gripping!! I absolutely love Sabrina! She's confident, caring, kind, funny, and a spitfire! Katherine did an amazing job writing Sabrina and Carson's and Max's story!

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was gripping, well written & the chemistry between the characters, Carson & Sabrina, sizzled throughout this wonderful read.

Well done Katherine. I look forward to more!