In #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel van Dyken’s scorching series, revenge is a justified pleasure… If only he didn’t make her so hot—and bothered.
Jessie wants payback for a ruined reputation. His plan? Top secret. His hard-to-hide arousal for Isla? Not so much. Especially when they let down their guards and sneak a kiss. Like any juicy scandal, it goes so viral, so fast, that only a good lie can combat the bad press. Mortal enemies in a fling? No way. Um…this is love!
Actually…could it be?
Isla’s not faking it. Jessie can’t. As the game of let’s pretend gets real, Jessie forgets all about revenge. That’s the problem. His plan is already out of his control. Now it could undo everything they’ve been trying to build. Coming clean may be the only thing that can save it.
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I do love a rom-com fake engagement!!! Add in an enemies to lovers vibe and I’m a happy camper!
I love all things RVD! This book has it all. If you are looking for the perfect fun and sexy weekend read, THIS IS IT!
In #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel van Dyken’s scorching series, revenge is a justified pleasure…
Sexy and fun enemies to lovers romantic comedy!
I love all of Van Dyken’s books and this series is completely addicting!
Dangerous Exes, by Rachel Van Dyken, is the second book in the Liars, Inc. series. As always, RVD did not disappoint me, I read the first book in this series and loved it. I would suggest that you read the first book in this series to fully enjoy Dangerous Exes, but it is not a must. RVD does a great job bringing the new reader to this series up to speed. Her writing style is hip and entertaining and her characters are delightful and amusing.
Jessie and Isla were introduced to us in the first book and I was so thrilled to read their story. There was so much going on in this book, it kept me turning the pages as quickly as I could read them. Jessie feels he had been wronged by Elsa and is trying his best to exact revenge against her for the tiniest mistake she unwittingly made. He really is a good guy and soo hot, but his ex-wife really did a number on him, which caused him to be suspicious of women. I immediately fell in love with Isla, adorable, funny and a real fighter. I loved the peculiarities that each of them brought to the relationship, but somehow that made both of them more endearing. And lets not for get the total combustible attraction….they are HOT together. I will never look at a polish sausage or a baseball bat the same way. And let’s not leave out Goo-Poh, she kept me laughing throughout the whole book. Everyone needs a Goo-Poh!
So if you are looking for a book that will make you laugh one moment and the next moment fanning yourself look no further, you have found your next read. I wholeheartedly recommend this book. Happy reading.
***I kindly received an ARC of this book by way of NetGalley/publisher/author. I was not contacted, asked or required to leave a review in order to read this book. I received no compensation, financial or otherwise. This is my honest review.***
If you love PUSH and PULL, you wont be able to put this one down. LOVE!!
You can’t go wrong with an RVD book! This book is a mix of enemies to lovers and romantic comedy all in one.
Such a fun enemies to lovers rom-com!! Complete with a fake engagement!!!! Grab this one quick!
As usual RVD hit it out of the park with this thoroughly entertaining, funny and engaging romance!
OMGosh! Rachel Van Dyken has a way with words – and she doesn’t waste a single one in this enemies-to-lovers romance! It’s a fabulous read to get your week started off right – which was just what I needed! Happy reading! xoxo
No one writes romantic comedy like Rachel Van Dyken! I absolutely loved it!
What could be better than a sexy enemies to lovers sports romance from Rachel Van Dyken! Get ready to laugh and swoon your way through this steamy rom com!
I loved the concept of these heartbroken women that had been done wrong getting the strength and creating a career out of catching cheaters and helping other women out in Dirty Exes. I enjoyed the characters and definitely wanted to get more of them. Especially from Jesse, mainly because I was torn about him in Dirty Exes. I felt bad for him because of the situation he was in with Vanessa but I also found him to be a little shady. As for Isla I really liked her in Dirty Exes and was getting on board with a possible pairing between the two. I tend to have a hard time with friends dating a friends ex but the way Rachel wrote them in Dirty Exes with Colin and Blair & now Jesse and Isla in Dangerous Exes, it had me changing my thoughts.
I may have started to get on board with Jesse and Isla in Dirty Exes but oh man was I rethinking all of that when I started reading Dangerous Exes! Jesse was getting me sooo irritated with his irrational anger and blaming Isla for all his problems!!! Hello he brought the stuff on himself!! Dude should have just manned up a long time ago and settled his business! Sorry rant over, as you go further into the book and really get to know Jesse and Isla better you start rooting for them again.
These two characters have been burned pretty badly in their past and this story is them finally healing from those old wounds, learning about who they are as single people, as well as who they are when they are around each other. And it turns out that they push each other’s buttons in the best of ways and bring out the best in each other. Overall this is another great book by Rachel Van Dyken!
I truly enjoyed every moment of Dangerous Exes! After reading the first book, Dirty Exes, I just could not get enough and have wondered about Jessie and Isla.
Friends to enemies to lovers is the name of this game and Jessie and Isla completely nailed it. The banter between to two of them was hilarious, even though Jessie was out to destroy Isla and her company. I loved the give and take between Jessie and Isla and the sexual chemistry/tension was off the charts.
Everything about this story was a win for me! From Jessie and Isla’s relationship, to seeing Colin and Blaire again, and meeting Goo-Pah, this book had everything and more. Dangerous Exes had me laughing and smiling while I read the entire book!
I absolutely love this book. Totally recommend reading this book.
Isla is a PI and a badass. She is one tough woman. Her ex did a lot of damage to her so much that she didn’t trust men. She was striped from everything but yet came back fighting. I love Isla and the way she worked.
Jessie is an ex-NFL. His ex wife is evil and he blamed everything on Isla. He thought his life was ruined. He had a wake up call. He is so sexy. I love Jessie.
When Isla and Jessie got together they were like any other couple. They would fight, argue and banter with one another. They couldn’t stand one another but that quickly changed. I loved them together. Isla aunt is no joke,she is hilarious. They made a great team.
I couldn’t put this book down. Rachel Van Dyken you are amazing and talented woman. Absolutely loved this book and can’t wait to read what’s next.
What a fantastic read! Prepare to laugh out loud while reading this romcom. Loved Jessie and Isla’s chemistry and banter. The supporting characters are just as fabulous as the main characters. The story of two broken hearts that don’t trust easy are forced together will have you swoon, root for them and laugh so hard (pun intended) you may want to refrain from drinking while reading…. A great addition to this series. I highly recommend this book.
Whats not to love about a book where the PI’s get down and dirty???!!
This book had me hooked from beginning to end and I laughed so much!! Some parts had me snort laughing, so ridiculous to read but entertaining as hell!
Blaire and Isla run Dirty exes PI company! What they experience and learn about their job is downright funny at times! They are rather clever in how they operate but when Isla is stalked by an ex client so to speak, things are definitely heating up!i absolutely loved her Aunt! She was an absolute hoot and the words that came out of her mouth ‘ absolute gold’ !!
Then of course there is Colin, his mouth was just too genius at times! You cant help but love him.
Jessie certainly endears himself and the tea situation is downright hilarious!!! Is he hiding something big?? Is he who you think he is??
Where/How the author comes up with the characters that stick in your mind, shows shes got creative talent indeed!
Such a great book that has drama galore, super sizzling tension and friendships abound!
I dare you to read it for yourself!!! You won’t be sorry at all!
Tea, Goo-Poh, chickens, dragons, Colin and crew!!! Just brilliant!
Just like every other Rachel VanDyken book I have read, I loved it. No matter the genre, I fall in love with her books. I love her writing style. This story is about Jessie and Isla. I love their chemistry. This book had me laughing so much. Can’t wait to see what she comes up with next. I was given a copy from Net Galley for a fair and honest review.
If you read Dirty Exes, then you have already met Jessie and Isla. This is a standalone, however, I was a bit cloudy on what happened at the end of that one so I read the last few chapters as a refresher to Jessie’s situation. So while Jessie and Isla were friendly in Dirty Exes, they are now enemies.
Jessie feels completely betrayed by Isla and blames her (and his ex-wife) for his current situation. He wants to destroy her reputation like his got destroyed. Isla feels bad for what happened, but will not let him wreck her business. The mutual attraction is muddled in the mutual “hate”. Good Lord above, Jessie and Isla have some fantastic chemistry!
I usually have problems with enemies to lovers because the animosity and conflict give me real anxiety. That did not happen here. Jessie and Isla help each other change and become their real selves with humor and feeling. I love when I don’t want a book to end. I wanted more at the end. GREEDY!!
Dangerous Exes is the second book in the Liars, Inc. series by the amazingly talented, Rachel Van Dyken. You can read it as a standalone but I do recommend reading Dirty Exes. It’s hilarious, sexy, and so much fun! It will give you more background into Jessie and Isla’s story.
Ilsa made one mistake and now Jessie hates her. Wants to take her and her business down. To ruin her business like she ruined his reputation. He had it all planned out. It was in motion. She wasn’t going to back down from this fight. She built this business from the ground up. She wasn’t going to let one ex-NFL football player and pain in the a- take that away from her. Even if he had one fine ass. Yeah…this was definitely going to be a dangerous game especially after they are caught kissing.
And now he needs her and she needs him to save both their a-. A new plan was in action and it involves everything from kisses, tea, football games to a crazy aunt. It also includes epic sexual tension, and banter full of flirt, sass, and emotion. But is it enough for Jessie to let go of his revenge plans? Can he trust her? Can she trust him? Will she bring color into her life?
Overall…I Jessie and Isla! I loved every minute of it! It made me laugh, cry, and get sooo hot and bothered. Their tension made it all the more better. I felt the chemistry. I felt the emotion. It’s a hilarious, sexy and fun ride that you do not want to miss!
Quotes:
“You’re a good kisser, Isla.” He tilted my chin toward him. “But it’s not enough—I will shut you down, that I promise.”
“Know a thing or two about sexual tension?”
“I almost mounted you next to the bread basket last night—so that’s a strong yes.”
“Hey, what are you like at scrapbooking stores, does your brain actually explode or do you just orgasm right next to the washable markers?”