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Rules of a Breakup
Celebrity blogger Abbey Jones has it all. Thousands of followers? Check. A writing career? Check. A perfect boyfriend? Check.
Or at least she did… until she discovers that email.
Now under the spotlight of her readers and her impossible-to-please boss, Abbey must deal with the ups and downs of a sudden breakup while protecting her reputation as a ‘love expert’. I mean, how hard could it be? After all, she knows everything about relationships.
But when assigned to write about her breakup in a blog series, Abbey is about to learn that writing the rules is much easier than following them…
Or at least she did… until she discovers that email.
Now under the spotlight of her readers and her impossible-to-please boss, Abbey must deal with the ups and downs of a sudden breakup while protecting her reputation as a ‘love expert’. I mean, how hard could it be? After all, she knows everything about relationships.
But when assigned to write about her breakup in a blog series, Abbey is about to learn that writing the rules is much easier than following them…
342 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2022
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About the author
Tabitha Bree
18 books61 followersTabitha Bree is an author, crafter, and sometimes yoga instructor based in Melbourne, Australia. A long-time fan of chick lit and romantic comedies, she is happiest (and most neurotic) when creating worlds for her fictional lovers to frolic in.
Rules of a Breakup is Tabitha’s fourth (and longest!) book in her catalogue, and a standalone. Check out the Seeking Series if you’re interested in a rom-com trilogy.
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Rules of a Breakup is Tabitha’s fourth (and longest!) book in her catalogue, and a standalone. Check out the Seeking Series if you’re interested in a rom-com trilogy.
Visit tabithabree.com to receive a free short story and hear the latest books news!
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December 27, 2021
A truly humorous and realistic take on surviving breakups, overcoming insecurities and recognising self worth —with a protagonist whose Bridget Jones level catastrophes make this utterly unputdownable!
Celebrity blogger, Abby Jones thought she everything she wanted. Dream writing career.thosands of followers. Perfect boyfriend. That is ....until she finds that email.
With her impossible-to-please boss and pressure mounting under the spotlight of her fans, Abby’s just trying to process the ups and downs of her sudden breakup,as well as protect her reputation as a “love expert”.
But when Abby’s tasked with writing about her breakup in a new blog series,she learns that writing the rules is far easier than following them...
I really enjoyed this, the writing was absolutely amazing and the characters were really well written. Abby was an absolutely charming character that I really empathised with (she went through ALOT.) Though there’s some truly funny moments,Tabitha Bree also perfectly balanced them alongside the sadder and more realistic aspects of a breakup, which made this such an incredible read.
Overall, it’s incredibly funny,heartwarming and undeniably addictive and the ending was just soo satisfying. If you enjoy a good rom-com then I would definitely recommend you check this out.
Also, I just wanted to say a massive thank you to Tabitha Bree for the digital arc
Celebrity blogger, Abby Jones thought she everything she wanted. Dream writing career.thosands of followers. Perfect boyfriend. That is ....until she finds that email.
With her impossible-to-please boss and pressure mounting under the spotlight of her fans, Abby’s just trying to process the ups and downs of her sudden breakup,as well as protect her reputation as a “love expert”.
But when Abby’s tasked with writing about her breakup in a new blog series,she learns that writing the rules is far easier than following them...
I really enjoyed this, the writing was absolutely amazing and the characters were really well written. Abby was an absolutely charming character that I really empathised with (she went through ALOT.) Though there’s some truly funny moments,Tabitha Bree also perfectly balanced them alongside the sadder and more realistic aspects of a breakup, which made this such an incredible read.
Overall, it’s incredibly funny,heartwarming and undeniably addictive and the ending was just soo satisfying. If you enjoy a good rom-com then I would definitely recommend you check this out.
Also, I just wanted to say a massive thank you to Tabitha Bree for the digital arc
September 14, 2021
First time reading Tabitha Bree and I really enjoy read the book.
It Funny, heartwarming and undeniably addictive and ending was just so satisfying. Couldn’t put it down. Okay back to the book.🥰
Abby was the mean character of the story. She went their a lot and you will understand while you continue reading the book. Her dream of writing career plus douses of followers as well. Imagine a perfect boyfriend. UNTIL she went to open her email and everything 🤫what you think I’m going to tell nope you have to read 😆
Thank you so much to Tabitha Bree for the digital arc. It was something totally different 🥰
It Funny, heartwarming and undeniably addictive and ending was just so satisfying. Couldn’t put it down. Okay back to the book.🥰
Abby was the mean character of the story. She went their a lot and you will understand while you continue reading the book. Her dream of writing career plus douses of followers as well. Imagine a perfect boyfriend. UNTIL she went to open her email and everything 🤫what you think I’m going to tell nope you have to read 😆
Thank you so much to Tabitha Bree for the digital arc. It was something totally different 🥰
September 15, 2021
Rules of a Breakup cracked me up! A moving rom-com that I couldn’t put down. I could relate to feelings of sadness and heartbreak when ended.
*I was given a copy and am voluntarily giving my honest review.
First book I’ve read by author Tabitha Bree and I can’t wait to read more! My mood is improved and more relaxed.
*I was given a copy and am voluntarily giving my honest review.
First book I’ve read by author Tabitha Bree and I can’t wait to read more! My mood is improved and more relaxed.
September 14, 2021
I felt this one in my soul...
RULES OF A BREAKUP took me back to my first heartache and I laughed and I teared up over this charming and relatable story of breakups & self discovery.
Abby Jones is an engaging main character, who goes through the highs & lows of a breakup while trying to hold it together as a successful "love expert". I was so invested in Abby's story, easily empathised and was commiserating right there with her over wines (cocktails in my experience) and numerous tubs of ice cream.
Where was this book all those years ago!? Maybe I could've avoided some heartache...
I think I broke a number of these breakup rules! 🤦🏻♀️
I enjoyed the humour and authenticity in Tabitha Bree's writing. #RulesOfABreakUp is well-paced & addictive with well-drawn characters and I easily flew through this one! I don't read much non-fiction but much prefer to read and reflect over fiction like this, which resonates so well with empowering messages while equally being entertaining.
I look forward to seeing what Tabitha Bree comes out with next and in the meantime I'll be checking out her backlist, starting with SEEKING A PLUS ONE for #AustralianReadingHour tonight. I'm excited to have found a new Australian romance author to enjoy!
If you're looking for a funny, heartfelt, low-steam romcom then RULES OF A BREAKUP is definitely one to check out.
Thank you to the author Tabitha Bree for providing an eARC for review.
RULES OF A BREAKUP took me back to my first heartache and I laughed and I teared up over this charming and relatable story of breakups & self discovery.
Abby Jones is an engaging main character, who goes through the highs & lows of a breakup while trying to hold it together as a successful "love expert". I was so invested in Abby's story, easily empathised and was commiserating right there with her over wines (cocktails in my experience) and numerous tubs of ice cream.
Where was this book all those years ago!? Maybe I could've avoided some heartache...
I think I broke a number of these breakup rules! 🤦🏻♀️
I enjoyed the humour and authenticity in Tabitha Bree's writing. #RulesOfABreakUp is well-paced & addictive with well-drawn characters and I easily flew through this one! I don't read much non-fiction but much prefer to read and reflect over fiction like this, which resonates so well with empowering messages while equally being entertaining.
I look forward to seeing what Tabitha Bree comes out with next and in the meantime I'll be checking out her backlist, starting with SEEKING A PLUS ONE for #AustralianReadingHour tonight. I'm excited to have found a new Australian romance author to enjoy!
If you're looking for a funny, heartfelt, low-steam romcom then RULES OF A BREAKUP is definitely one to check out.
Thank you to the author Tabitha Bree for providing an eARC for review.
July 30, 2021
Wonderful Survival Tale for A Break-Up!
This book was heartwarming, funny, sad - all the feels - for any of us who have ever been heartbroken (and who hasn't!). Abbey is devastated when her vision of her future is lost and she spirals! She has friends to support her and her job as an advice columnist trying to write about the correct thing to do while often doing the exact opposite creates humorous situations. Through her perspective we (and Abbey) finally see that Josh was NOT the perfect boyfriend - and she also realizes what fabulous friends she has supporting her. This book was definitely more "chick-lit", than romance but it provides inspiration for all of us that we too can follow Abbey's Rules and also survive a break-up.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book was heartwarming, funny, sad - all the feels - for any of us who have ever been heartbroken (and who hasn't!). Abbey is devastated when her vision of her future is lost and she spirals! She has friends to support her and her job as an advice columnist trying to write about the correct thing to do while often doing the exact opposite creates humorous situations. Through her perspective we (and Abbey) finally see that Josh was NOT the perfect boyfriend - and she also realizes what fabulous friends she has supporting her. This book was definitely more "chick-lit", than romance but it provides inspiration for all of us that we too can follow Abbey's Rules and also survive a break-up.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 17, 2021
Abby writes about relationships through the rosy lenses of her lucky experience, or so she thought!
When she lives through her breakup she had to still write... The rules of breakups! It's not fair!
And it will be a long process to knowing oneself and regaining the lost self-esteem.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
When she lives through her breakup she had to still write... The rules of breakups! It's not fair!
And it will be a long process to knowing oneself and regaining the lost self-esteem.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 14, 2021
This book is well worth the read I love the character Abbey and her issue she got going on . This book is a sweet story with some funny moments along the way . You will love this book .
September 14, 2021
New Take on a Breakup
This book will make you laugh and feel sorry for what the main character is going through. The situations that Abbey finds herself in are ridiculous, hilarious and actually possible. The self discovery that this character, Abbey, goes through is long and painful. When she discovers that he boyfriend of seven years has cheated on her she goes through a depression, and her boss at the magazine she works at wants her to write about the Rules of Breakups.
Through these rules she finds out things about herself that she doesn't always like, and the question is does she follow. Her own rules or does she break them.
The heat in this book is around the 🌶 Bell Pepper basically nonexistent, there are a couple of scenes that could be hot but basically skip to the after math. Nothing wrong with that, just a heads up. I give this book 3 out of 5 ⭐⭐⭐. The reason for this rating is that I didn't find this book a page turner, it was funny but mainly I wanted to smack the main character Abbey. I will be honest and say that I didn't ever go through a break up that I was this broken up about, so maybe that's why I can't relate. But I think that this book will be a great read for those who have had a hard breakup, and would enjoy some funny situations.
I hope this helps you find your next Tantalizing Tome!
This book will make you laugh and feel sorry for what the main character is going through. The situations that Abbey finds herself in are ridiculous, hilarious and actually possible. The self discovery that this character, Abbey, goes through is long and painful. When she discovers that he boyfriend of seven years has cheated on her she goes through a depression, and her boss at the magazine she works at wants her to write about the Rules of Breakups.
Through these rules she finds out things about herself that she doesn't always like, and the question is does she follow. Her own rules or does she break them.
The heat in this book is around the 🌶 Bell Pepper basically nonexistent, there are a couple of scenes that could be hot but basically skip to the after math. Nothing wrong with that, just a heads up. I give this book 3 out of 5 ⭐⭐⭐. The reason for this rating is that I didn't find this book a page turner, it was funny but mainly I wanted to smack the main character Abbey. I will be honest and say that I didn't ever go through a break up that I was this broken up about, so maybe that's why I can't relate. But I think that this book will be a great read for those who have had a hard breakup, and would enjoy some funny situations.
I hope this helps you find your next Tantalizing Tome!
March 18, 2022
3.5 stars.
Reading this book I feel like really watching a train wreck: every decision the main character made is a HUGE mistake-seen it from the comfort of your outsider view as a reader- but you can’t stop reading of every step, every move she makes. And the blog post are too cold, I was expecting a more personal approach, but maybe that was what the author wanted in order to create a confronted story.
Anyway, I have enjoyed this story very much, even when you know what’s going to happen(the wedding mess, the candles and the fire!) but the moments of clarity she has at the end, about Josh and about her job, going to her mum and accepting her own mistakes, made me kind of teary-eyed.
So what I’m trying to say is that I highly recommend this book: it will help you to relax immersing yourself in Abbey’s messy life and you’ll enjoy it!
Reading this book I feel like really watching a train wreck: every decision the main character made is a HUGE mistake-seen it from the comfort of your outsider view as a reader- but you can’t stop reading of every step, every move she makes. And the blog post are too cold, I was expecting a more personal approach, but maybe that was what the author wanted in order to create a confronted story.
Anyway, I have enjoyed this story very much, even when you know what’s going to happen(the wedding mess, the candles and the fire!) but the moments of clarity she has at the end, about Josh and about her job, going to her mum and accepting her own mistakes, made me kind of teary-eyed.
So what I’m trying to say is that I highly recommend this book: it will help you to relax immersing yourself in Abbey’s messy life and you’ll enjoy it!
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