I was in a bit of a reading slump when I started this book but the last 40% of the book I read very fast and really enjoyed it. I really liked the concept of this book and how it incorporated a podcast because I think if the podcast was real I definitely would've listened to it. I think the overall plot of the book was a bit predictable but I still really liked it!

I could tell that the idea of breaking these 7 rules was going to end up backfiring but I think in some ways it unfolded in an unpredictable way which made me want to keep reading. I also really liked the characters in the book and wanted to know more of how the ending was going to come about because I am a team Declan fan for life. I definitely recommend this for anyone who likes a light-hearted romance and a quick read :)

Thanks NetGalley, Kristyn J. Miller, and St. Martin's Press for the ARC!

Margo and her best friend, Jo, run a podcast sharing rules for how to take control of relationships to prevent getting a broken heart - basically, don't fall in love and don't get into a committed relationship.
But then Jo falls in love and now they are spending 2 weeks on Cataline Island, full of activities paid for by podcast sponsors specifically as a wedding trip.
Now they have to figure out how to explain to their listeners about Jo's change of heart while also figuring out new content. So they have an idea for Margo to start a social experiment - break her own dating rules to show why the rules matter. The guy? The groom's best friend and her high school nemesis.

I didn't go into this book expecting much but I was hooked from the start. I loved the chemistry between the characters and it's always so nice when a book's side characters are just as memorable as the main characters. I really loved the growth and character development. I was rooting for Margo and Declan to admit their feelings for each other because I loved their interactions so much.

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin's Press for this ARC. My opinions are 100% my own.

3.5
I'd like to thank Netgalley and St. Martin's Press, St. Martin's Griffin for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a fun read. I'm not sure if it's an enemies to lovers or maybe Declan was annoying in high school and Margo seemed to be his target. I enjoyed the fact that the story involved a podcast influencer who's show premised around never committing to a relationship. Her podcast is already taking a hit because her cohost is on her destination wedding and now she is spotted at said wedding with Declan. Her show is in crisis and Declan thinks that she is using him for her show.

Loved the story line. Love Declan and Margo's chemistry. I think Margo can be a little annoying and the reason for my 3.5 rating. I did like how she kind of stalked him - it seemed pretty realistic. Perfect summer read!!

Looking for a fun summery read?! Seven Rules for Breaking Hearts will fit the bill!! Margo and Jo have a podcast about rules for young women to date and not catch feelings. Things begin to change when Jo gets engaged and gets a free, sponsor hosted wedding on Catalina Island. One problem for Margo is the best man is a guy she despises from high school. I bet you can guess what ends up happening there! The other problem is figuring out how Jo’s new marriage will change their podcast. A look into a bit of the business side of a podcast was interesting and the wedding festivities were humorous. There were a few situations that seemed unreal and made me roll my eyes, but overall it was such a fun read!

Seven Rules for Breaking Hearts is out now! Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for my e-arc!! #netgalley #sevenrulesforbreakinghearts

I DNF’d this very quickly. I couldn’t get into it. This super modern take on relationships and how to avoid heartbreak revolves around a girl, Margo, who runs a podcast.

I was immediately immersed in this story. I loved getting to know Margo and Declan’s story. I loved the friendship between Margo and Jo also. I was surprised at how much I liked this cute story. Can’t wait to read more from this author!

This is an enemies to lovers, second chance trope. When Margo’s podcast cohost gets married it is a big deal. Why? Because their podcast is advice for single girls. Throw in someone from Margo’s past in the wedding party…and you know it is going to be interesting.

To be honest, I thought the reason that Margo didn’t like Declan was kind of weak. It was something stupid he did in high school. I never really felt the true chemistry between them. There were many moments throughout the book that I eye rolled through, as I felt like Margo was kind of immature. She was so focused on the rules and what she was and wasn’t supposed to be doing. Grow up and live your life. I didn’t DNF the book, so there is that. I am not one to hesitate to quit something. I love a good enemies to lovers trope. I wanted more from this one, but it also wasn’t the worst book I read lately. Maybe if I were a bitter 20 something I would have liked it better? But I felt a little old reading this.

Bottom Line: This passed the time just fine, but it wasn’t my favorite.

**I received a copy of Seven Rules for Breaking Hearts from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are of my own.**

A blast from the past turns into a lifetime of happiness. Margo never forgave Declan for playing a joke on her during high school and when she meets him years later at her best friend Jo's wedding, she doesn't mind coming up with a way to "use" him to come up with new material for her podcast. Will Margo finally see beyond the rules that she set up to protect herself from hearbreak or will those rules end up being her downfall?

As prickly and uptight as Margo is, Declan is literally the sweetest romcom hero I've seen in a while.

Thanks to Netgallery and the publisher for the arc.

This book was super fun. I really enjoyed the podcasts aspects thrown in, and thought they added something different to the story. I didn't love the friendship, they didn't feel like they supported each other as "best friends" should, but enjoyed the relationships overall. I recommend this for summer reading.

Although I found Margo a little annoying at times, I did enjoy reading about her and Declan’s relationship. Looking forward to reading what’s next for this author.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC

This was actually so freaking cute and I’m in love with them and their love.

It’s so fun when the MCs are just sort of suspicious of each other but also clearly into each other, so they’re just circling cautiously until one of them decides they’ve had enough already. And even then, these two are the definition of cautiously optimistic. Even when they’re having an absolute blast they’re side eyeing the heck out of each other and I am here for it.

I also love (love) when their friends and family members get involved and are basically eye rolling them both while also being supportive. If your friends don’t adore you even when they’re mildly exasperated, are they even really your friends?

This book was so clever and was an excellent summer read. I appreciated the wit of the writing and the chemistry between the characters. I am fully convinced and rules adjacent book is just better!! So good.

A fun summer romance awaits! An enemies to lovers tale between a feminist podcast host and childhood nemesis. Margot runs a podcast (think Call Her Daddy) with her friend with tenements to dating and hooking up. One of the main rules is never get serious = but her co-host and a best friend drops the bomb - she's getting married! I liked the premise but didn't love Margot - she was so close-minded.

A great enemies to lovers quick read!! I also loved the destination wedding vibe & books about podcasts are so fun

Seven Rules for Breaking Hearts by Kristyn J Miller

This book was released last month, and is a cute contemporary romance with vacation vibes.
This novel is just what I needed this weekend; a getaway, in the form of a written romance.

I was shocked by the amount of character development packed into this story; I think I was expecting more of a gooey romcom, but I was met with a well thought out story instead. The forced proximity sets the stage for this budding romance, and by the end of the novel, I was excited for both of them to have found each other. All in all this book had everything I was looking for in my weekend getaway; a story where he falls first, where enemies become lovers, there is a second chance at romance, and it is all woven together with fun, playful banter.

I gave this book a 4 when i got done reading it and its been a week and i forgot what its about sadly im taking this down to 3. I liked it at one point but being forgettable the plot really keep me interested

3.5 stars! i was curious whether i would be into this and maybe i carried that hesitancy a little into my reading.

it was a cute read but not quite my favorite book ever. i found it hard to find margot likeable. by the end, i was able to but the beginning and middle had me on the fence about her. though i can find her relatable, i just didn’t love her. i was very much into declan, he was really sweet!

the pacing was a little slow for me but it balanced out with the amount of plot that was going on. i didn’t find myself as invested in their relationship so the plot felt slow. it was otherwise a quick read with great character development. i know some people hate a 3rd act breakup but sometimes i like the reality of it before the romance novel HEA.

it was a promising debut from miller and i’m interested to see what they’ll write in the future. thank you to the publisher and netgalley for the ARC in return for an honest opinion!

I absolutely ate this one up! This was a super cute romcom with a wedding background (which I always enjoy). Margo is the maid of honor at her best friend’s/podcast partner’s wedding and the best man just so happens to be her high school nemesis Declan. They are forced to spend time together while helping their friends with various wedding activities and in the process catch some feelings.

Overall I thought Margo and Declan had great chemistry!! Their banter was so fun to read and I absolutely love books set during weddings. It adds a bit of extra magic! I definitely recommend.

Margo & Jo host a podcast about hooking up without catching feelings. However Jo announces she’s getting married and Margo struggles to maintain their listeners.

This was a cute Romcom. Enemies to lovers, a little spice and a great setting.

Margo and Jo run a successful podcast all about hooking up without catching feelings. But when Jo decides to get married and take an all expenses paid wedding trip courtesy of one of their sponsors, the future of the podcast, and Margo is very uncertain. Looking for a new direction, Margo considers breaking all of her own dating rules as an experiment for the podcast. To make it even better, she plans on using the groom’s best man, Declan, for her experiment. They did not get along at all in high school so she knows she is safe from catching feelings, until she does.

Margo’s growth is what makes this story. I didn’t love her at first but her character development was just so good and I really wanted her to find happiness. This book was a cute, fun read. Between a super sweet love interest (Declan was the best), fun pieces of podcast transcriptions and text messages, and the amazing setting, this made for a great beach read.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the advance copy.