Breaking the Rules

By Liz Durano

Some promises are meant to be broken.

Former Marine Sawyer Villier has spent his life playing by the rules, especially when it comes to his best friend's wife.

But when Drew's death reveals dark truths about his battle with PTSD, Sawyer finds himself caught between honoring his friend's memory and protecting the woman he's always loved from afar.

Now Alma Thomas is fighting to keep her son while hiding a secret that could destroy everything Drew's family believes about their fallen hero.

As Sawyer helps Alma build a new life in the desert of Taos, New Mexico, he must confront his own demons and decide: is breaking the rules worth risking everything for a second chance at love?

Breaking the Rules is a standalone novel in the A Different Kind of Love series. This emotionally charged story deals with themes of combat PTSD, self-harm, and domestic violence that may be triggering to some readers. It's a story about second chances, healing, and finding the courage to love again after loss.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1968892028
• ISBN13: 9781968892029
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Velvet Madrid
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.0" x 8.0"