Slow Burns, Big Feels, Swoony Chaos.
Rules for Starting Over
Chloe thought selling everything she owned and moving across state lines would jump-start her return to the real world after hiding away for three years. A new town, a tiny apartment with murderous rooster wallpaper, and a fresh set of rules to keep her heart safe. Simple enough.
Then she literally runs into James.
One parking lot tackle, a ripped shirt, a black eye, and an unplanned pizza date later... Chloe's carefully crafted rules don't stand a chance.
James is everything she shouldn't want. He's too charming, too steady, too good at breaking down all her walls. The more she tries to keep her distance, the closer he pulls her in...
...the blurrier the rules get.
What People Are Saying
Whew. This book wrecked me in the best possible way. I didn’t even realize how much I needed this story until I was neck-deep in it, flipping pages like my life depended on it. I laughed (out loud and often), I teared up (more than once), and I smiled like a complete fool.
The characters were written so vividly that they felt like real people—messy, lovable, raw, and unforgettable. I didn’t want to leave them. I kept trying to pace myself but failed miserably because I had to know what happened next… and yet, I didn’t want it to be over.
— Erin Sultanovic
This book was full of all the best things! An adorable meet cute, witty banter, a strong FMC with a scarred past, and tons more! Chloe and James are the perfect slow burn couple! The side characters are fantastic and help to add that perfect level of fun and light heartedness to this story. I can't wait to read more from this author soon!
— Stephanie Goodman
Loved this book! It has everything I love in a contemporary romance: a relatable/smart/funny FMC, a confident love interest who has just the right amount of “she’s mine” energy, interesting side characters that you end up caring about, a few surprises that you don’t see coming, really good banter, lots of romantic tension, and the sweetest healing love story. I laughed out loud, I cried a few times, I enjoyed every chapter! Well done, Katie King! Ready for the next one!
— Katy Ford
A Perfect Emotional Rollercoaster! From the very first chapter, I was hooked—and before I knew it, I’d devoured the whole thing in less than 24 hours. It made me smile like an idiot, laugh out loud, and cry real tears (the best kind of emotional chaos).
If you’re looking for a contemporary romance that hits you in all the right places—heart, humor, and hope—this is it. I’m still thinking about it, and honestly, I’ll read it all over again just to feel those highs and lows one more time.
— Lindsey Reissig
About Katie
Katie King was raised in Tennessee and moved to Georgia shortly after graduating college, where she still lives with her husband, two adventurous boys, and two chaotic dogs.
She spent her childhood reading, writing, or crafting stories in her head—and not much has changed. Reading remains her favorite escape, and fiction has always been where she turns for comfort and inspiration. Now, she hopes her books can offer readers the same kind of joy and escape her favorite authors have given her over the years.
