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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Omg absolutely loved this book. It made me feel all warm and cozy like hot chocolate !
This is the story of Ash,he and Tyler. Ashley lives in LA above a convenience store that her cousin owns and works for an influencer. After a terrible day at work she heads home to get her chocolate fix to help make the bad day better. But while out getting that chocolate something bad happens to make her step back and reevaluate her life and what really makes her happy. So after quitting her job she heads back to her favorite place she used to go as a child, Charlottes Cove. She finds a job immediately but what she didn’t except to find was a boss who was hot, Tyler. Tyler is the new chief of police in Charlottes Cove and was in need of a front desk clerk. When two,locals suggested he hire Ashley and once looking over her resume realized she was qualified and hired her. Once he meets her, he was not expecting such a beautiful and smart woman able to work a computer. They hit it off immediately but when Ashley finds out that Tyler had a past with her worst enemy from childhood she flees. What will Tyler do? Will Ashley let the enemy succeed? Go read this amazingly beautiful romantic steamy book to find out. You won’t be disappointed
Ella Fox hit it out of the park again, this time even better!
Tyler was so drool worthy and Ashley was such a relatable character. I was blown away (though I’m not sure why considering Ella Fox always manages to do this) by the author’s ability to create a world I want to live in and characters I want to be best friends with. Charlotte’s Cove is shaping up to be one of her best worlds yet.
I can’t wait for more of this series!
Ashley decides to move back to Charlotte’s Cove from LA. Charlotte’s Cove is a small town where she spent her summers. There she gets a position in the police department and sparks flies when she meets the Sheriff and her boss, Tyler. I really enjoyed the story. I loved the interactions between Ashley and Tyler. The story is sweet and steamy.
This series is going to be epic- I can feel it. Tyler and Ashley are the couple you want in your life, they have the passion and ability to make you smile at all times.
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After a pretty scary incident and being genuinely unhappy, Ashley Colton decides to do something about it, she moves back to a place she saw as a little slice of heaven, Charlotte’s Cove. Not only does she have a place to live, thanks to her grandfather leaving her his cottage when he passed, but she also has a new job lined up. And it is at this new job that she meets the insanely gorgeous and drool worthy, Tyler Jameson, the Chief of Police and her new boss. Talk about instant attraction, but with Tyler being her boss Ashley tried to keep things professional, unfortunately for her Tyler did not feel the same. Right when Tyler was finally getting his chance, an old rival of Ashley and one time hook up for Tyler comes back and causes havoc.
I absolutely loved Ashley and Tyler’s story!! The chemistry between these two were off the charts hot! The small town atmosphere is my all time favorite and when you add in a dirty talking alpha who also happens to be in law enforcement, I was all in. Beauty and the Badge was a fantastic read, it had heat, humor, a cute pup and a bit of drama. I definitely recommend this book and I am anxiously waiting for the next in this series.
I pretty much went into this book blind after being drawn in by the beautiful cover and I’m so glad I read it because I loved every minute of it.
After being caught in the middle of a dangerous situation Ashley no longer feeling safe living in LA decides to move to the small seaside town of Charlotte’s Cove where she spent her summers when she was a growing up.
With the help of her family friend and neighbour she gets a job working at the local police station where she meets Tyler the chief of police and her new boss.
Sparks fly from the very first meeting and while everything seems to be going in a good direction a very unpleasant blast from Ashley’s past threatens the new life she is trying to build for herself
Ashley was a tough cookie, kind, sweet and beautiful inside and out while Tyler was intense, sexy, caring, protective and filthy in the best possible way.
Ashley and Tyler’s story was sweet, sexy, incredibly steamy, with some drama, a dash of suspense and danger along the way. Their attraction was instant and their chemistry was off the charts. The progression of their relationship was rather fast but so full of passion and steam that I didn’t mind it one single bit. The story was fast paced and I found myself not wanting to put it down.
As much as I loved Ashley and Tyler what really solidified the 5 star rating for me where all the side character’s of this charming seaside smalltown. From the old couple living next door to Ashley to the group of friends and coworkers of Tyler’s to Boo the adorable Husky owned by Tyler. I loved every single one of them and the town and can’t wait to read more from stories set in Charlotte’s Cove.
This a good introduction to a new series from Ella Fox. Ashley is looking to start over in Charlotte’s Cove, a small coastal town. Tyler is town’s sheriff and Ashley’s new boss. They have an instant connection but try to fight the chemistry. They are really sweet together and prove that their chemistry sizzles. I did find all the drama with Rita, the town bully, to be a little over the top and took away from the story a bit. The characters are great and I can’t wait for more from this series.
Awe, this was a cute read. I liked the banter between Tyler and Ashley. The secondary characters were great and I loved seeing them support the main characters in everything they deal with. I love small town reads and this was was really great. The author has potential (not to be confused with this book not being awesome because it really was) to turn this into an amazing small town romance series and I plan to read them all. I was pulled in by everything this book had, the chemistry, the passion, the drama, and the love that Tyler and Ashley have by the end…. it was just a great read. I can’t wait to see where this series goes and I know that I’ll be stalking to see what’s next. 4 stars #2OCCJD
Ashley Colton has had enough of working for her ungrateful boss and decides to relocate to the home she inherited in Charlotte’s Cove. She is lucky because she easily slips into her new job working for Sheriff Tyler Jameson.
Tyler knows from the moment he sees Ashley she is special. However a woman in town is determined to keep Tyler away from Ashley and its working. Can Tyler win Ashley over in order to give them a shot?
This was a lot of fun. I liked the small town dynamic and Ashley and Tyler together are terrific. Great chemistry and story.
I really loved the flow of the story. I loved how the characters meshed so well together and just made the story so much more enjoyable to read. Ashley follows her heart back to Charlotte’s Cove and lands right into the sights of Tyler. Tyler and Ashley are great together. Rita is a mistake that Tyler shouldn’t have made and he regrets it. This is my first read by this author but I can’t wait for more in this series.
Sometimes you just need a feel good story to lift your spirits and this is one of those books.
Ashley is living and working in LA but things are not working out with her job. Her boss is a lunatic and treats her like dirt and when something happens that puts her life at risk she decides to leave it all behind and go to the place where she always felt safe and where she had the best memories of her grandparents, Charlotte’s Cove. Friends of her grandma and grandpa help her find a job and is there where she meets Tyler, the sexy chief of police. Their chemistry from the get go is smoking hot, and let’s not forget that Tyler is one heck of an alpha male who sees Ashley and knows she is it for him.
The story is well written, it has a little angst, a lot of sexiness, and great characters (main and secondary) that will get you on board to read the rest of this series, because believe me, you’ll love every single one of them, and hate one so much that you’ll wish you could smack her hard.
This one is the first book of a new series by Ella Fox. It’ll make you laugh, give you a little mystery throughout the story, and a whole lot of sexy.
5 Stars
Review by Alysia
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The Beauty and the Badge by Ella Fox is a small-town love story. It is also a quick, easy read that makes you feel good inside. Ella Fox did a wonderful job with all characters and their relationships, not just the main two.
Ashley moves from LA to Charlotte’s Cove, where she spent her summers as a child when she is a victim in a robbery. As soon as she moves in, she falls in love with the way of life there all over again. Her neighbor and a longtime family friend helps her get a job as the receptionist at the local police station.
Tyler is the new police chief in town. He agrees to hire Ashley based on her resume and the recommendation from the old receptionist. Once she is hired and working out well, he realizes she is gorgeous. He doesn’t want to act on his feelings because of their jobs, yet when he searches the rule book, there is no rule against it.
Ashley begins working at the police station and is working out wonderfully. She handles the front desk and everyone that comes in easily, all while working on modernizing the computer system. She becomes one of the team very quickly and is invited to hang out with the team after the first shift. She is very excited about this because she has a crush on Tyler. But, she won’t act on it because he is her boss.
Rita is a conniving person, who was hateful and mean to Ashley in school. The town was very happy when Rita left town to follow her husband. Everyone isn’t prepared nor are they wanting her to move back to be with her mom, yet she does after her husband passes away.
While out at the local bar with the rest of the police force, Tyler runs into an ex-lover, Rita, who still wants him. She twists some lies and makes Ashley believe the ugly stories.
Will Ashley realize the truth and trust Tyler? or will Rita win and get what she wants, Tyler?
This is my first read of this author and this was definitely an amazing read for me! Well written with a great story plot and amazing characters. I liked the witty and fun banters, not just between Ashley and Tyler, but also with the old people of the town who wants them together. And Tyler is just perfect, everything he does is so swoon-worthy. Ashley and Tyler are just perfect for each other
So other than a few novellas I haven’t read any books by Ella Fox, but when I got an email saying she was the newest author of Boom Publishing I was all in. I am slightly obsessed with Aurora Rose Reynolds writing and if she’s putting her stamp of alpha approval on this it’s a no brainer.
And I’m really happy I jumped in. It was very similar to everything I love about Aurora Rose Reynolds books. It had the overly protective “babe” growling alpha. It had the law enforcement hero. The danger and drama that makes the story interesting. And a heroine who isn’t a doormat.
Ashley and Tyler were great together from the first meeting. And I really loved the secondary characters and the small town setting. The story kept my interest and the chemistry was great. Tyler had the dirty talking down to an art form. And he delivered everything he promised.
I can’t wait to see where this series is going after such a solid introduction.
I’m not new to Ms. Fox. I have read a few of her books and I have loved each one of them, and this? No different. She smashed it!
This small-town romance had it all… Sweetness, sexiness, suspense, mystery, and a bucket load of passion and humor between the two main characters… and angst, did I mention angst? It wouldn’t be an Ella Fox love story without it.
When Ashley leaves everything she has ever know in LA and moves to a small little town called Charlotte’s Cove in WA, the last thing she expected to find was love and the who she found it with? Her new boss, Tyler, who is the chief in town.
These two had chemistry from the start, you can just tell that they were meant to be. The author wrote that perfectly, but something so perfect doesn’t always come that easy and these two had to work for it, but it made me fall even more in love with them as their story unfolded.
I loved the secondary characters just as much as the mains, I also wanted to stab one in the eye with a pencil… I’m sure you can guess who, once you read the book.
All in all, this book was amazing. I love Ella’s work. I have from the moment I found her and started reading her books. She has a way of sucking me in and consuming me beyond belief with a storyline so profoundly amazing, enticing and unique, and this story was no exception. I was hooked from page one!
6/5 Stars
I really liked this story so much!! It was an insta-love but a full-length story. Which is something I love. I do like a good instalove story but they’re often so short, and this was not.
I love how alpha Tyler is when he decides that Ashley is his. Upon seeing her, he knows that she’s something special to him. And Ashley who feels the same pull to Tyler but is nervous, rightfully so, especially with some things that have happened in her life.
And the town of Charlotte’s Cove is perfect! I love a good, small town romance and Charlotte’s Cove is the perfect small town with lots of interesting characters.
This was a sweet hot yummy read about Tyler and Ashley. The twists and turns kept me on the edge of my seat. I couldn’t stop reading until I finished this wonderful sexy beautiful love story. Ashley and Tyler’s chemistry was off the charts and the sexy times were super hot. I loved their interaction and banter. This was a great beginning to an awesome new series and I can’t wait to read more by Ella Fox.
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A really amazing story by this author who sure knows how to keep you hooked on her books from the very first page and boy was I hooked on this story. I truly did not want it to end and couldn’t put down. These characters had me enjoying them so much and is a great start to what will be an amazing series!!
Must say I really enjoyed this book.
It was a a sweet story with love at first sight between our two main characters.
Ashley has recently moved to Charlottes Cove after quitting her job and being held up at gunpoint.
A nice quiet change to re-evaluate what was important.
There she gets a job she loves and meets the man of her dreams… w.ho also happens to be her boss.
There is instant chemistry between Ashley and her hunky boss Tyler.
But things aren’t all hugs and kisses. Throw in a blast from the past/crazy ex one night stand and problems ensue.
Must say the chemistry between Tyler and Ashley is hot And a few secondary characters I loved that we hopefully get stories from.
Overall this is a fun read.
I was given an ARC of this book for an honest review.
5 ‘ To me, Charlotte’s Cove is Perfect’ Stars
BEAUTY AND THE BADGE hit just all the right spots! Tyler and Ashley’s love story is small town romance heaven! A super sweet heroine, a dirty talking Alpha and the most endearing secondary characters and beautiful setting, with just the perfect hint of suspense. This book really gave me all warm feelings, and that ending… Perfection!
After a series of events, Ashley decides to start over and move from California to the place of her happiest memories, her summer vacations while growing up, she always felt a deep connection with Charlotte’s Cove, and now it’s her change to start over. To find her happiness. She just had no idea that right there, in the small island, her HEA – in the form of a smoking HOT chief of police- was about to start…
Immediately after their first meeting, where they feel that instant connection, and the sparks, that I so adore, fly, it was amazing to witness their relationship developing, even with some crazy bumps on the way, lol. Tyler was the definition of Alpha with a capital A! Lordy, was that man swoony. Yes, he made some errors that come to bite him in the @ss, but what man doesn’t?! His absolute focus on Ashley since that first moment, his work on charming her, but still never truly letting her go, was as delicious as that dirty talking of his. This man is HAWT in every level, so his love and devotion just raised that hotness to a whole new degree!
Ashley, even considering her insecurities – that just made her more real for me! – was one of the sweetest and most endearing of heroines. Her strength, her motivation, were inspiring, and added to her unawareness of her beauty, just made her even more the perfect pairing for this Alphaness that is Tyler!
Ms. Fox truly has in Beauty and The Badge every single element of a winning formula: an amazing heroine, the best of Alphas, beautiful setting, plenty of hilarious moments, scorching hot sex scenes – not to talk about of the insane chemistry going on! – and just a hint of suspense. In Tyler and Ashley’s story we really have it ALL, and so beautifully crafted that there is no chance of not falling for these characters, and this small town.
After Beauty and the Badge, the incredible soulmate love story and all those oh so enticing secondary characters – aka Tyler’s crew – plus that memorable and charming setting, Ella Fox managed to hook me so completely that now DYING for the second book! Can’t wait to see whom are going to be the victims of the ‘matchmaking club’!!! <3 <3 <3 <3 <3