Kelton's Rules

This is a great book full of laughs and romance. I think anyone who has been through the "Divorce Crazys" will love this book and for anyone who hasn't they will still love the humor, the chemistry of the characters, and the overall great story... I was kind of sad when I had finished it that there wasn't anymore to read about these wonderdful characters.

A lively read! Highly recommendedGetting lost on the way to Sedona only makes young Skyer Lake's pleas to return to their previous life in New Jersey that much louder. With the vast wisdom of a ten-year-old, Skyler still hopes for a reconciliation between his pilot father and free spirited mother Abby, despite his father's new wife and expected twins. In the midst of Divorce Crazies, Abby plans to build an adobe and a new life in Sedona until life takes an unexpected detour. Thanks to Skyler's meddling, the ensuing damage to their van guarantees time in Trueheart, Colorado living next door to their rescuer, Jack Kelton and his young daughter Kat.In the small town of Trueheart, Jack cannot seem to find a babysitter capable of keeping his mischievous daughter in hand. Kat's pranks are legendary, with her singed eyebrows only demonstrating proof of her imaginative troublemaking. Her new friendship with Skyler threatens disaster, however, when Skyler objects to their parents' possible romance. Besides, with Kelton believing it is unwise to get involved with a woman suffering from Divorce Crazies, and Abby believing a woman must stand alone, romance does not seem probable. But then, the community of Trueheart has already demonstrated its perchance for bringing together the unlikely.In the fifth story of the Trueheart series, author Peggy Nicholson pens an irresistible look at love and family in KELTON'S RULES. This lively romance combines the best of the Divorce Crazies, determined children, and far-reaching passions. Cat and Skyler playfully demonstrate the best and worst of imaginative children with realistic displays of emotion and disappointment that will delight readers even as they touch reader's hearts. Women who have experienced a divorce will certainly recognize the symptoms of Divorce crazies from the irrepressible urge to create a new life to the need to prove oneself whole without a man. Jack proves to be just the man to rock Abby's world even as it does not take long for him to acknowledge that life does not necessarily follow his plans where his heart rules. A wonderfully realistic, delightfully playful read, KELTON'S RULES comes highly recommended.

Following her divorce and the remarriage of her cheating spouse, artist Abby Lake accompanied by her ten year old son Skyler leaves New Jersey to drive to Sedona, Arizona to start over though her son hates leaving because he still believes his dad will return. When her bus overheats, Abby stops and searches for water. Desperately needing to return home, Skyler drives the bus but the pet cat gets stuck under the break. Skyler stays calm as Jack Kelton helps him stop the runaway bus before anyone is injured. The vehicle needs repair forcing Abby and Skyler to stay in Trueheart, Colorado for awhile.Divorce lawyer Jack has rules never to get involved with someone recovering from the marital wars, but likes Abby anyway. She has her own law built from the ruins of her marriage to never depend on a man. As they become acquainted and his tomboy daughter enjoys the female influence in her life, Jack and Abby break all the rules and laws. However, the other member of a potentially loving quartet still believes his father is returning as promised so he sabotages the growing relationship between his mother and the enemy.This is an enjoyable contemporary romance that adds a deep look at the aftermath on individuals of a divorce. Abby trusts no male while Jack knows the bitterness people feel when the forever love fails. However, it is Skyler's reaction that adds the tension as he firmly expects his parents to get back together. Though his dad is a coward for lying to his son, readers will relish this warm family drama.Harriet Klausner