Rule #10 Messy Is Good
(2025)(A book in the Clean Rules For Dating A Single Dad Romance series)
A novel by Annee Jones
Love isn’t always black and white—sometimes, it’s a work of art.
Lena:
Being a single mom and an aspiring artist isn’t easy, but I’ve always managed to make it work—for my daughter, for my dreams. Juggling painting and parenting is already a full-time job, so the last thing I needed was to team up with Aaron Reid, my daughter’s best friend’s father and an uptight art critic. He’s all rules, structure, and sharp opinions—completely the opposite of my free-spirited, go-with-the-flow style. But when the school art contest forces us to work together, I have no choice but to face his criticism head-on. I didn’t expect that underneath his stern exterior, there might be something more.
Aaron:
Art is my job, not some whimsical hobby. So when I’m asked to help with the mural project for my daughter’s school, I expect professionalism, not Lena—an unorganized, freewheeling artist who doesn’t seem to take anything seriously. But as we clash over every brushstroke, something surprising happens: her passion begins to chip away at my rigid views. The more time we spend together, the harder it is to keep things purely professional. And Lena? She’s making me rethink everything I thought I knew about art…and life.
With the deadline for the mural looming, and the lines between our personal and professional lives blurring, we’re running out of time to figure out if we’re creating something beautiful together—or if we’ll end up with a mess.
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Love is patient, love is kind, and love embraces families of all kinds! In vibrant communities across the country, single moms are about to discover that love doesn't follow a rulebook.
As these strong, independent women juggle the demands of parenthood and their own desires, fate introduces them to partners who are ready to embrace not just one heart, but an entire family.
Each story in 'Rules For Dating A Single Mom' celebrates the unique journey of finding love as a single parent, proving that sometimes the most beautiful love stories include sticky hands and bedtime stories.
This sweet series will be filled with touching family moments, heartwarming connections, and the magic of finding love when you least expect it. Coming May 2025.
Genre: Romance
Lena:
Being a single mom and an aspiring artist isn’t easy, but I’ve always managed to make it work—for my daughter, for my dreams. Juggling painting and parenting is already a full-time job, so the last thing I needed was to team up with Aaron Reid, my daughter’s best friend’s father and an uptight art critic. He’s all rules, structure, and sharp opinions—completely the opposite of my free-spirited, go-with-the-flow style. But when the school art contest forces us to work together, I have no choice but to face his criticism head-on. I didn’t expect that underneath his stern exterior, there might be something more.
Aaron:
Art is my job, not some whimsical hobby. So when I’m asked to help with the mural project for my daughter’s school, I expect professionalism, not Lena—an unorganized, freewheeling artist who doesn’t seem to take anything seriously. But as we clash over every brushstroke, something surprising happens: her passion begins to chip away at my rigid views. The more time we spend together, the harder it is to keep things purely professional. And Lena? She’s making me rethink everything I thought I knew about art…and life.
With the deadline for the mural looming, and the lines between our personal and professional lives blurring, we’re running out of time to figure out if we’re creating something beautiful together—or if we’ll end up with a mess.
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Love is patient, love is kind, and love embraces families of all kinds! In vibrant communities across the country, single moms are about to discover that love doesn't follow a rulebook.
As these strong, independent women juggle the demands of parenthood and their own desires, fate introduces them to partners who are ready to embrace not just one heart, but an entire family.
Each story in 'Rules For Dating A Single Mom' celebrates the unique journey of finding love as a single parent, proving that sometimes the most beautiful love stories include sticky hands and bedtime stories.
This sweet series will be filled with touching family moments, heartwarming connections, and the magic of finding love when you least expect it. Coming May 2025.
Genre: Romance