Book Review: Cinderella Rules by Donna Kauffman

The book opens with Darby Landon (full name Darmilla Beatrice Landon), an escapee from the socialite circles of Washington D.C., elbow deep in foaling season (literally) on her ranch in Montana. She is interrupted by a phone call from her baby sister, who is in dire need of help only her older sister can provide. This favor will require Darby to return to the Washington Social fold to play babysitter to a colleague of her estranged father. Lucky for Darby her sister Pepper has already booked her into Glass Slipper Inc.'s emergency spa treatment.

Upon her arrival east, Darby meets another Washington runaway, Shane Morgan, the very real Godson of one of Glass Slipper's three Godmothers. Darby was not expecting to meet a handsome rogue on her trip back east but she is more than willing to indulge herself just a little, if only she new how deep she would fall and how fast. However, a unlikely romance is not the only misadventure to meet Darby in Washington; espionage, corporate intrigue, frilly costumes, and a gorgeous, godlike Swede by the name of Stefan Bjornsen are all on her dance card.

With not one but two Prince Charmings to choose from, what is a girl to do? What path will Darby Landon choose to find her HEA, the charming and adventurous rogue, the well manicured but still drop dead sexy businessman, or the fastest route back to her ranch in Montana?

This book is the perfect beach read. It is light, funny, and full of charming characters. If you are looking for great literature, this is not your book, the plot is far fetched and gets a little drawn out with poor little rich girl/boy angst. If you just want a fun read this book will entertain you for a lazy afternoon.

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