After being held up at gunpoint, Ashley Colton realizes that life in the big city isn’t for her. She decides to take the biggest risk of her life and move to Charlotte’s Cove, the small seaside sanctuary where she’s vacationed every summer since childhood.Everything falls perfectly into place until her first day of work, where she meets her new boss Tyler Jameson, the chief of police. The … The chemistry between Ashley and Tyler is instant and powerful, but for reasons of their own, both are cautious about jumping in.
When a woman from Tyler’s past surfaces, Ashley retreats, making Tyler realize that if he’s going to show Ashley she’s the only one who has his attention, then he needs to stop being hesitant and put everything on the line.
Is the badge powerful enough to win the beauty who holds his heart?
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Romantically sweet and seductively hot, Beauty and the Badge is just as sexy as it is charming and heartwarming!
After an emotionally distressing experience, Ashley Colton decides to uproot her life, moving from Los Angeles to the small island town of Charlotte’s Cove. Having spent her childhood summers there, the Cove is a place that is at the very core of Ashley. I found I rather loved the way in which Ella describes the connection between the heroine and the island. It was beautiful, simply put.
Over the city life, Tyler Jameson accepts a position as the new chief of police in Charlotte’s Cove. More relaxed in nature than the former chief, Tyler has made a positive impact on the small island town since taking over. By word of mouth and only seeing Ashley’s resume, Tyler hires her as the receptionist of sorts for the police department. What he wasn’t expecting was to be completely enamoured by the beauty working his front desk.
Both Ashley and Tyler are immediately drawn to one another, the spark between the two is instant. The chemistry–sizzling as Tyler has a mouth on him, all ways considered LOL, which in turn, allows Ashley to free herself of her inhibitions. The moments inside their heads when they got lost in thoughts of the other was extremely sweet and gave me big time FEELS!
This book is not short on the drama as one Charlotte’s Cove local brings the crazy tenfold. With a close-knit group of characters, a big fluff of a puppy, enough drama to keep one engaged, and a little help from a top secret matchmaking club, Ella Fox’s Beauty and the Badge has all the right elements that make it a truly delightful small-town romance!
Beauty and the Badge not only has a beautiful cover but also an enticing and gorgeous story between the pages. This book had me consumed from the very beginning. It’s hot, sexy, a little suspenseful, and completely swoon worthy. Tyler and Ashley are one of those couples that make you smile from ear to ear. They immediately worm their way into your heart and you can’t help but root for them. All around, this is a wonderful read and really happy I gave a new to me author a try! I’ve been finding quite a few new authors that have enjoyable stories but Ella Fox is one that I will be continuing to read (past and future books).
Beauty and the Badge was a classic Ella Fox novel chock full of steamy romance, a smidge of suspense, and incredibly lovable characters! I was sucked in right from the get-go! She paints such a lovely picture of not only the characters, but the location and everything they do….I felt as though I was there too! I really hope she writes more books from this world as I love all of the supporting roles in this book! If you’re looking for a hot, sweet, and good-for-the heart small town romance, then look no further! Five ALL THE SMALL TOWN FEELS Stars!
I love small town romances and Charlotte Cove is just that. The gorgeous alpha cop and the curvy new assistant are extremely made for each other.
This little read has excitement, craziness and it’s incredibly steamy.
After a run in with crime, Ashley decides to move out of the big city to a Charlottes Cove. When she starts her new job at the sheriffs station she is totally surprised at how hot the new single sheriff of Charlottes Cove is.
These two are a fantastic couple who I loved reading about. All the characters of Charlotte Cove made me want to move there myself. You definitely want to check this out.
*Review by Michelle
I love small town romances and Charlotte Cove is just that. The gorgeous alpha cop and the curvy new assistant are extremely made for each other.
This little read has excitement, craziness and it’s incredibly steamy.
After a run in with crime, Ashley decides to move out of the big city to a Charlottes Cove. When she starts her new job at the sheriffs station she is totally surprised at how hot the new single sheriff of Charlottes Cove is.
These two are a fantastic couple who I loved reading about. All the characters of Charlotte Cove made me want to move there myself. You definitely want to check this out.
Beauty and the Badge is the first book in the Charlotte’s Cove Series by Ella Fox.
“When our knees touch, I short circuit. Thinking. Thoughts. I have some. Da**it, what are they?”
I was sent an ARC copy of this book by Ella Fox. With that being said, I am completely new to Ella Fox. This is my first book from her. I was very excited and it definitely was not a disappointment.
“Electric. That’s the only way to describe this moment with this man.”
Tyler Jameson, the new chief of police, at Charlotte’s Cove is a total alpha. He is caring, strong, sweet, and absolutely so cute. Ashley Colton is the sweetest, caring, and every bit of beautiful inside and out.
“Tyler is a drug, and I need another hit.”
Ashley grew up in the city, but she visited Charlotte’s Cove frequently growing up. After experiencing a wake up call, Ashley decided to move to Charlotte’s Cove to go back to her childhood small seaside sanctuary.
” The sight of Tyler Jameson in faded blue jeans and a maroon-colored Henley has my tongue tied up in knots.”
Ashley lands a job perfectly on her lap at the police station. The instant meeting of Tyler and Ashley was an instant panty-melting heat. The chemistry between them was off the roof. The romance between them was flawless.
“This girl. She’s so fu**ing sweet I want to eat her up.”
There were a lot of funny parts where I just want to laugh out. There were parts where it was so hot that I just needed a moment to breathe before I continued to breathe. There were a lot of romantic moments where I just swooned and almost combust from feeling giddy. This book was fantastic! It was a great first read by Ella Fox. I absolutely cannot wait to check out more! I recommend this book one hundred thousand times.
“It’s beautiful. You’re beautiful.”
Beauty and the Badge by Ella Fox is book One in the Charlotte’s Cove Series. This is the story of Tyler Jameson and Ashley Colton.
Ashley doesn’t have a great boss who is really cruel to her. Along with a robbery that takes place at at the store she lives above that is owned by a a family member upsets her she decides to return to her home town in the cabin she was left with. Ashley ends up talking to her old neighbor back home who gets her a job at the police station. Tyler is the chief of police and agrees to giving Ashley the job..site unseen. But when he does get a look at her she his feeling for her and his desire for her go off the charts. But of course nothing goes easy for them. Enjoyed their story and looking forward to reading more from this series and author.
What a great start to the new Charlotte’s Cove Series and if small town romance floats your boat Beauty and the Badge should be a must read. Tyler and Ashley’s story ticked all my boxes and I’m sure it will tick yours as well because it’s small town romance at its best, an adorable couple with plenty of witty banter and sizzling chemistry make this a great read.
Ashley has decided to leave big city life behind and move to the small town she spent many happy summers in and she can’t believe her luck when she is offered a job at Charlotte’s Cove police department and she really can’t believe her eyes when she meets her extremely hot boss, Chief of Police, Tyler Jameson. Could he feel the same way ……
I loved this couple, she is sassy, strong and a woman I would love as a friend and he is compassionate, hot and caring which makes them a perfect match. This romance has the perfect mix of love, passion, humour with a few twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your seat. This book has really set the scene for what looks like a series I’m not going to be able to get enough off because I think every character I’ve meet so far has their own story to tell. I’m looking forward to more from the residents of the small town of Charlotte’s Cove.
This book is a sweet piece of reading heaven right here on earth. Ashley is in a rut. Unsatisfied professionally and personally she needs to make a change. After a scare she leaves LA for small town Charlotte’s Cove where she summered as a small child and young adult. She gets a job working at the police department where she meets Tyler, the sexy as sin Captain. Sparks fly. Their attraction is instant and off the charts. A misunderstanding stops their budding relationship before it can take off. However , not one to give up, Tyler sets out to woo his woman and woo her he does. There love story is adorable and their happily ever after well deserved. Add this book to your TBR list now and enjoy. (I read an ARZ and voluntarily left a review).
This story left me feeling a little bit homesick! Debra@ Janise’s Jivin’ Book Blog
Such a sweet story with jaw dropping moments. After getting a scare Ashley moves to Charlotte’s Cove, a place she visited and loved. She gets a job and her boss Tyler is super hot and distracting. The small little town and its residents hold her heart and Tyler starts to get a piece of it too, when a not so pleasant visit from the past comes calling. It puts a crimp in the bud of what had begun. Tyler needs to be able to get Ashley to listen his side of the story and hopefully win her heart back.
The residents of Charlotte’s Cove are some of my favorites and I can’t wait to visit them again.
Beauty and the Badge from Ella Fox, is a sweet and sexy with a little bit of suspense and lot of humor. Somehow Ms. Fox always seems to suck you in right from the start, and the 1st book in the Charlotte Cove series does just that. The supporting cast of characters made the book that much better, this small town makes me want find one I can live in.
5 Star review of Beauty & The Badge (Charlotte’s Cove #1) by Ella Fox
Ella Fox is a new author to me and why that is, I have absolutely no idea. From the first chapter I was invested in Ashley Colton’s story and once she moved to Charlotte’s Cove my interest was heightened.
Returning to live in her grandparents seaside cottage, Ashley wastes no time in getting back into the community who she came to love throughout her childhood visits. When a friend helps her get a job in the local police department, she immediately fits right in. The only issue she can see is that she is immensely attracted to her boss, Chief of Police, Tyler Jameson.
I really loved Tyler, he is such an alpha , kind, compassionate and caring and you cannot help but fall under his spell. Ashley was strong, sassy and a wonderful woman who I could easily see as a friend.
There was romance, passion, a little drama but through it all there was a story of friendship and love that captured my imagination, drew me in and kept me riveted.
I love small town romance and Beauty & The Badge ticked the boxes for me. The characters were extremely easy to relate too and the secondary characters were just as entertaining. I cannot wait to read more in this series.
4.5 Cranky Stars
“I knew you’d be something, babe. Didn’t realize that something was trouble:” That line sums up the whirlwind relationship between Tyler and Ashley. It’s beautiful, it’s sweet and it’s naughty.
Ashley always visited Charlotte’s Cove with her grandparents, and she wanted to set down permanent roots there instead she’s slaving away in L.A. working for a social media influencer who was the absolute worse. Think Miranda from the Devil Wears Prada but make it more evil. Ashley is big on affirmations and manifesting your fate. So when she has a life altering event take place she manifests the heck out her destiny and goes back to the cove. She settles into her grandparent’s house that was left to her and gets a job at the police station as a receptionist she feels she is finally able to slow down and breathe. Then Tyler walks in and she knows truly that believing in manifest destiny is for her. She asked for happiness and she asked for finding the one and destiny is like here you go.
Tyler is the town of Charlotte’s Cove police chief. He was a cop in Seattle and decided to pull of stakes and move to a small town. He just wanted to slow down a bit and really enjoy his life. His best friend Ben comes along for the ride. Life is good and while he did make a mistake that will eventually come back to bite him in the butt he can say for once he feels at peace. When his current receptionist decides to quit he hires a new woman sight unseen. What he wasn’t expecting is Ashley. He can’t stop looking at her and decides rules are for losers and pursues her with a passion. He thinks Ashley should be treated like the lady she is. She rocks his world and seriously who can turn down a hot cop with a husky named Boo?
This book was so sweet. The only real drama was the skank Rita. She was the drama in this book. One big walking trash talking name calling drama. She was horrible to Ashley in school and she is horrible now. Also be aware this book will have your Kindle streaming so I hope it’s the waterproof model. When these two collide it’s fireworks. Who knew little miss had a naughty side. This book would be awesome for someone who loves almost but not quite insta love, steamy rolls between the sheets and seeing bullies get put in their place.
Sweet love story. I LOVE the matching making club! LOL Must read to find out. I like how Ashley just packs up and moves from the city to a small town. And by the way can I have a Tyler. Loved it Ella!
I simply LOVED Beauty and the Badge by Ella Fox!!! It is everything I crave in a romance book.
Life in LA with her nightmare of a boss, as well as a traumatizing incident one evening convinces Ashley that she needs a new path. She decides to move to the coastal town of Charlotte’s Cove, where she spent time with her grandparents as a child. She has a job practically land in her lap and that’s where she meets Tyler. Not only is he hotness on two legs, he is also the chief of police. Did I mention, she is the new desk clerk for the police station? Once they meet, their chemistry is instantly off the charts and boy do they bring the heat! Through this story, they navigate romance within the confines of the workplace, a small town where everybody knows each other and a girl from Ashley’s past that lives to bully and harass her. Together, they can handle anything that comes their way.
I loved every word of this amazing book. I can’t wait for the next installment.
When Ashley leaves her life in LA behind and moves to Charlotte’s Cove, WA the last thing she expects to find is love in the form of her new boss, chief of police, Tyler.
I LOVED Beauty and the Badge! This was a fun read and once I started I had a hard time putting it down!
Definitely a do not miss read!!!
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I loved this story! Tyler was gone for Ashley the moment they met. Circumstances get thrown in their path that causes some backing off on both their parts. Rita is a first class hag! Boy she made me so mad! The character of Rita was written so well that you could feel the hatred coming off the pages. Tyler and Ashley do find their HEA, a bit of a slow burn. Great epilogue!
Ella Fox has created a fabulous new series called Charlotte’s Cove. You are going to love the little town and all of the characters in the first book, Beauty and the Badge. Sometimes you need a kick in the rear to see in your life. Ashley gets that, and Tyler helps her find her way. The happily ever after is a great bonus! This book is fun, steamy, and it has a great story. Tyler and Ashley will capture your heart. I absolutely can not wait for the next book in this series!!
Omg Ella Fox does it again!
What an amazing start to a new series!
It’s no lie that i love Ella Fox’s writing and i also love ‘small town’ romances, they always have that homey sort of feel to them.
Tyler and Ashley was absolutely amazing together, i loved reading everything about them. Their chemistry was off the charts.
I loved Ashley, she had a few self doubts but who doesn’t? She hasn’t had it the easiest but the girl is a fighter.
Tyler was swoon worthy! He was all alpha and growly i bloody loved him.
The side characters was amazing too, I’d love to see more of them in the future!
A little-town, sweet romance that stole my heart! Tyler and Ashley are such a wonderful couple. He is strong, caring, somewhat old-fashioned, yet an alpha dirty-talker through and through. And also gifted to me from the author, so back off ladies – I have it in writing.
Ashley is funny, warm and caring and they play off each other so well.
Their chemistry is hot, their romance wonderful, and the book has some great moments that make your heart race- all for different reasons (no spoilers!)
The perfect read snuggled under a blanket on a cool autumn night!