This was such a fun rom com. Its a story true to its name lol. I simply couldn't put this book down! Inwas grinning after I finished it which was around 2am. I am still thinking about Zoe.
Even though it's written in In verse something that I don't care for, I enjoyed the storyline.
Rushmeyer has a way of making this style of writing fun!! Ive loved her stories since the first book came out. So she made this one work well.
Zoe and Harrison what a couple! I enjoyed in getting to know them. In my opinion, they made a great team!! Sometimes I found myself shaking my head at them though.
Keep in mind love has no bounds love has its own
rules lol. It will find you where and when you least
expect it.
Im giving this one 5 stars just because it was a fun read and it left my heart feeling full and satisfied.
I received a copy of this book from Bethany House via Netgalley from Interviews and Reviews
I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.

This was such a fun story! I loved the best friend’s brother trope and the setting was perfect. Throw in some secondary character romances, unrequited love, secret admirer letters, and lots of lists and rules, and you’re in for a treat.

Harrison has had feelings for Zoe for years but has always been stuck in the friend zone. When he heads back home after a breakup, he takes a job working with Zoe and his sister on their podcast. His hope is to mend his friendship with Zoe. What he doesn’t expect is for all the old feelings to come rushing back. And worst of all, he is expected to film her dating at a singles retreat. If he can't have her, he wants to make sure only the best man does. But what if that best man is him? Would he take the risk of losing their friendship to throw his hat in the ring?

Zoe has always felt comfortable with Harrison. He’s always been there for her. But he’s her total opposite, and after many failed relationships, she needs a sure thing. So the list it is. As she and Harrison spend more time together, it’s hard not to notice how amazing he is with her. But he doesn’t follow the list, and he is only planning to stay in town temporarily. It seems far too risky to consider him as anything more than a friend. But is it a risk worth taking?

This was a fun read. Lots of Regency references, forced proximity, and the romance was oh so sweet. The side characters’ romances were just as enjoyable. I did have a few moments where I struggled to stay fully engaged, or maybe I just wasn’t grasping the depth of all the references to feel completely pulled in. But as the story went on, I found myself rooting for Harrison and Zoe and drawn into the push and pull of their feelings. Mollie has written a fun read with this one.

I received a complimentary copy. This review reflects my honest opinion.

"We're just two imperfect people leaning into and giving back the grace and acceptance we've received."

This is Mollie Rushmeyer's debut in the romcom genre and it was such a fun adventure. Zoe's list-making, perfectionist, romance-loving first person voice was delightful to get to know. Zoe felt very real with her struggles, fears, and ambitions. Harrison was a relatable, down-to-earth hero who was completely devoted to Zoe though he suffered great angst from this unrequited love. His first person voice was sarcastic, witty, and charming. Their banter, as well as the banter between Eden and Harrison, was quite enjoyable. I loved how all things Regency were entwined in the story and how solid Zoe and Harrison's friendship was from the beginning. Yes, Harrison was Zoe's best friend's brother but he was also a very close friend, which made the romance more realistic. Though the faith thread wasn't heavy, it held the two main characters together; they were almost complete opposites except for their shared love for God and family.
It was really fun and special to see a Regency house party re-enacted in the 21st century. The pacing of the story lagged a bit in certain places; I know that romantic angst is the crux of all Regency (and Regency-infused) novels but Zoe and Harrison could have ruminated a little less, especially at the retreat. That being said, if you enjoy delicious romcom with a hefty dose of Regency era, you will totally love this book.

I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Bethany House via Interviews and Reviews and NetGalley. I was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.

The Rules of Falling for You is a delightful debut rom-com from author Mollie Rushmeyer.

Zoe Dufour and her best friend, Eden Lundquist, have a podcast inspired by their love of Jane Austen’s books and all things related to the etiquette of Regency romance. Desperate to find “Mr. Right,” Zoe and Eden bring their podcast (with permission to film) to a Regency-inspired singles retreat. To help with their endeavour, they enlist the aid of Eden’s brother, Harrison, to produce and film during the retreat.

Zoe comes with a lot of baggage. Her attempts to find love have led to embarrassing and humiliating rejections. She believes it is the regency-inspired rules of courting that will help her find the man of her dreams. What she doesn’t seem to realize is that the man of her dreams has been standing in front of her all her life.

The first-person point of view of both Zoe and Harrison was perfect. To get inside their heads is exactly what the reader needs and pushes this story ahead. It is so funny, I could not put this book down (except to sleep), and I read it in two days! This is the kind of romance you want to read about, and it was so perfect that it would be wonderful to see this adapted for a movie.

While light on the faith element, it still had just enough to make it clear that trusting in God for the love of your life is more important than rules or etiquette.

If you enjoy rom-coms that take you back (sort of) to the Regency era, you will love The Rules of Falling for You.

I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Bethany House Publishers through NetGalley for my honest opinion.

If you love both regency and contemporary romance... this book is absolutely for you!

But honestly though, even if you're more like me when it comes to regency and could take it or leave it, this one was still really fun... though certainly a bit different than the author's previous books! I loved this idea of using Regency rules for dating in a modern setting. There are several twists throughout the story to keep things interesting, and I found myself curious to see how everything would play out in the end. Harrison and Zoe had a really fun dynamic between them... they were definitely opposites in many ways but they had a really sweet chemistry that I couldn't help but root for. If you're looking for a sweet Christian contemporary romance with plenty of nods to the Regency era, this is one not to be missed.

**ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own.