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ContemporarySteamy

Rule Breaker

by Lily Morton

2017 · 284 pages

Dylan Mitchell interviews to become personal assistant to Gabe Foster, a demanding London boss with strict rules. Banter follows.

Opposites AttractForbidden Romance
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At a glance

Genre
Contemporary
Trope
Opposites Attract
Heat
Steamy
Published
2017
Length
284 pages

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Rule Breaker

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Should I read this?

Why You May Love This Book

You may love this if…

  • When a fastidious boss with rigid rules crosses paths with his new assistant, their clash of personalities sparks an unexpected connection.
  • Fans of boss/assistant romances
  • Readers who enjoy witty banter
  • Lighthearted
  • Features Opposites Attract

This may not be ideal if…

  • Limited information on emotional depth provided in description
Romance Profile

The Romance

Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.

Relationship Dynamics

Boss/EmployeeBanter-heavy

Details

Type: M/M

Pairing: unknown

Power balance: Asymmetrical due to employer/employee dynamic

Emotional Experience

How It Feels

The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.

Pacing: unknown
Tone:WittyProfessional
Heat & Explicitness

Heat Level

Based on available metadata and editorial review.

Explicitness: unknown
Heat information is based on available metadata and editorial review. Reader sensitivities vary.
Reader Fit

Who Is This Book For?

Best for

Fans of boss/assistant romancesReaders who enjoy witty banter

Reading mood

LightheartedEngaging

Recommended audience: Adult

Story & Themes

The Story

Spoiler-Free Synopsis

Dylan Mitchell applies for the role of personal assistant to Gabe Foster, a London-based employer known for his exacting standards and rigid professional boundaries. The narrative tracks their developing professional relationship as the two men navigate their differences, leading to a forbidden romantic connection.

Central Conflict

The tension between professional boundaries and burgeoning attraction in a high-stakes boss-employee dynamic.

Setting

London, England

Strengths

  • Clear premise
  • Defined character roles

Consider before reading

  • Limited information on emotional depth provided in description
Book Club

Discussion Guide

Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.

  1. 1

    How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?

  2. 2

    How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?

  3. 3

    How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?

  4. 4

    Who would you most want to recommend this book to?

  5. 5

    How did the pacing affect your reading experience?

  6. 6

    Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?

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How This Profile Was Created

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Editor reviewed:
Yes
Last reviewed:
October 13, 2026
Confidence:
Moderate confidence
Profile version:
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Meet the writer

About the Author

LM

Lily Morton

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Publication Details

Publisher
Independently published
Published
2017
Length
284 pages
Language
English
ISBN-13
9781549565809
ISBN-10
154956580X

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Rule Breaker

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