From USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn comes a forbidden romance about an Irish rebel who falls in love with the wrong girl.Dear Diary, I might have gotten myself into a wee bit of trouble—and I’m not talking about the “court mandated community service,” or “therapy sessions from bashing a bloke in the head” kind of trouble. I wish it were that simple. Nope. I’m talking about the “falling …
Nope. I’m talking about the “falling in love with one of my client’s daughters,” kind of trouble . . .
The kind of problem I can’t talk my way out of when the truth gets out.
How I ended up with her phone is a long story—and when she called to get it back, I took things a bit too far. One innocent exchange wound up leading to so much more.
Fun, new, and totally immune to my charm, Sutton is different. And I had no idea she was the daughter of Foster Green.
Blame it on the dark colored stout running through my veins, pushing me toward one bad decision after another. Pushing me toward her even though I know right from wrong; even though she’s my client’s daughter.
Dating her might be the best or worst decision I’ve ever made. Only time, whiskey, and one more roll around the mattress with her will tell.
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My favorite Meghan Quinn so far. Love Roark !!!
This is the first book by this author that I ever read and let me really you I was hooked. I’m definitely gonna be reading more of her soon.
Sutton Green is your typical good girl. Never wants to step out of her comfort zone. She works hard to say that she doesn’t want things handed to her bc of who her father is as famous athlete.) Its not till one night her best friend and her go or for hot dogs. The night doesn’t got how she expects. A fight breaks out she drops her phone and ends up getting switched with someone else.
Roark McCool is an Irish sports agent who as a bit of a bad boy past. He only knows two kinds of relationships. The ones he had with his clients and the on he as with his buddies. Well three of you count the relationship he as with whiskey. But when his phone actually gets switched with Sutton’s, he finds out that messing with her is something he really enjoys doing.
These two characters couldn’t be more then opposites but they balance each other out in ever way. Quinn brings this story to live with witty humor and love.
Each character starts with a diary entry from Roark that shows us into his head, heart and soul. He’s definitely rough around the edges and vulnerable, also stuck in his head that head not good enough. With Sutton by his side he learns he can be a great man.
This book is definitely on a must read list for me.
Not gonna lie…while I loved this book, it also made me so frustrated. At one point, I was literally gritting my teeth and had to put my kindle down and walk away. Meghan Quinn seems to be good at that…frustrating me in books.
Like I said, I did love the book. I loved Sutton and Roark. I loved how they met, got to know each other through text messages. Yes, he was a frustrating jerk and the phone bit went on a little to long for me, but I kind of liked watching her follow him around all day just because he found he enjoyed her company. And I liked that he cared enough about her safety to let her stay in his guest room that night.
I really did like how he slowly started to change just because he wanted to spend time with her and she made him feel better. And their chemistry…OFF THE CHARTS.
While Sutton was, not quite shy, but meek and not assertive, I loved that as she and Roark got to know each other, she sort of found herself too. She grew a backbone, learning how to stand up for herself. I loved when she put Roark in his place for his lack of interest in her dad’s charity/camp and again when she put her foot down about their relationship. And don’t get me started on her teasing him when they were in Texas. That was PRICELESS. Probably my favorite part.
I will say, the biggest frustration came near the 85% mark, when Sutton’s dad finally found out Sutton and Roark were dating. I KNEW it was going to go bad. Everything had been too good up until that point. And sure enough, Sutton made it bad but her dad made it even worse. That was when I had to put my kindle down because it was almost to painful to watch. Between the two of them, they just tore Roark apart and it was awful.
Obviously, things got better…there’s a HEA but after watching her dad rip into Roark, it just kind of dampened my enjoyment of the book. It was almost out of character for what I’d seen of Sutton’s dad up until that point, and it was the same with Sutton. She may not have been assertive, but she also didn’t shy away the truth and for her to literally push Roark away in the presence of her dad, and deny any connection to him, it was harsh. Consequently, I knocked a start off my rating for that.
Overall though, I’d definitely recommend this book.
I don’t know if I’ve ever encountered a Meghan Quinn book that wasn’t 5 stars in my book. But let me tell you this prologue was hilarious and Roark’s diary entries were everything. The way not only him but Sutton evolved throughout the story was the perfect balance. I love them.
What happens when the Irish bad boy of sports agents falls for his client’s daughter? One bad decision after another is what happens . . .all leading to an amazing slow burn of a romance with some of the best banter between characters that I have read in quite some time.
I loved watching Roark’s transformation from being the ultimate dick and only caring about himself, his two best friends and his business to being a boyfriend. What made it even better was that he wasn’t great at being a boyfriend, which was pretty fantastic because it felt very real and genuine.
Sutton was simply amazeballs. I loved that she worked so hard for everything she has and wants and doesn’t just take a hand out from her pro-athlete father. It’s easy to see why Roark becomes intrigued with her. She seems so innocent, yet has quite the fun and flirty side as well. A vixen in disguise!. But, best of all is how much she cares about others.
This couple doesn’t seem like they should go together, but they do. Roark gives Sutton the courage to try new things and Sutton makes Roarke want to be a better version of himself.
I absolutely adored Meghan Quinn’s Diary of a Bad Boy. This sexy and hilarious romp of a book is not to be missed! 5 stars!
Roark, the hero of this story, is NOT a nice guy. He drinks too much, he fights too much (to the point that he’s gotten in trouble with the law), and he’s a manwhore. He’s the type of guy who is trying to numb himself with booze and women and a fast lifestyle so that he doesn’t have to have any real feelings, because real feelings have always hurt him in the past. He’s not the kind of hero who usually earns good ratings from me. But somehow…the whole story worked for me. What can I say? Meghan Quinn’s just that good, I guess.
I had a little bit of a hard time warming up to Sutton, the heroine, too. I thought she was a doormat in the beginning, but by the end, she really seemed to come into her own. I cut her slack because she’s young and had a somewhat sheltered upbringing, but her good work ethic and the snark she eventually started throwing at Roark eventually won me over. She was a perfect good girl foil to Roark’s bad boy asshattery. By the end of the story, she’d pretty much bent him to her will and frankly, I enjoyed seeing him fall—completely against his will—for a girl he should’ve stayed away from.
There’s also some first class, super witty banter in this one. And y’all know how much I adore witty banter. It’s also a stand alone, if you’re into that kind of thing. (And I am)
So, why not a perfect score? Well, Sutton’s naivety and the immature way she handled a few things got on my nerves a few times, I wasn’t a big fan of her hypocritical father, and Roark’s manwhoring (which he, granted, didn’t do once he started engaging with the heroine a lot) irked me a little. The pacing was also a tad slow in the beginning. Nothing that hurt my overall enjoyment of the story too terribly, but still…irked.
But, all in all, fans of sexy Irish bad boys and forbidden, enemies-to-lovers romances will most likely enjoy the crap out of this one.
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One of my favorite books by this author…def should be read!
This book was not what I expected it was so much more with sexy characters and a relatable story. Rourke exudes sex from his handsome face to his sexy accent; he had me at the first lass. Sutton is like the girl next door I identified with her immediately. From the phone mishap through the community service this book had me laughing, crying, shouting, and loving every page as Rourke and Sutton learn to trust, communicate and love. Truly an amazing honest five star read.
Diary of a Bad Boy, is one infuriating, swoon worthy story. Filled with plenty of laughing out loud moments and it’s hot AF! Warning; Roark McCool is one big tease!
“Dark and broody with a hint of sensitivity under that searing gaze, he’s all trouble, and I want to be a part of it.”
For me, it’s a new twist on the well used “broken, bad boy meets goody-two-shoes girl”, and it’s fantastic written!
“Dad said I would always be a white-hat girl, and he’s kept it that way. As he puts it, my white halo must grace my head when on the ranch. Little does he know, there are devil horns peeking out through my halo.”
They’re perfect for each other. Roark teaches Sutton to stand up for herself, and forcing her out of her comfort zone. Sutton makes Roark want to be a better man, a man with feelings.
-Stina, A Woman & Her Books.
Wow, what a great story! Follow the story of bad boy Roark, who has to do some community service for fighting. When he’s out one night grabbing a hot dog, he runs into Sutton, and a fight ensues and they end up switching phones, and then the fun begins!
Roark is dealing with his crappy upbringing in Ireland, his family is a winner for sure. Sutton on the other hand was raised by her father and grandparents and had nothing but love. She’s in NYC working for her dad’s foundation, but wants to experience all life has.
The banter between Roark and Sutton is hysterical, so it will have you laughing, but with Roarks sad backstory, you will feel his sadness as well.
Meghan writes an amazing story here, I love her books and this one will not disappoint you! 5 Whiskey stars for this one! Grab it asap!
Love Love Love
Super fun, funny, sexy read. Lots of texting between bad boy Roark and Sutton.
Roark also writes in a Diary which is freaking hilarious with his Irish accent and all.
This book is so very good. Top read this month highly recommend giving it a go.
Roark McCool is like an M&M. He has a hard shell with a gooey center. He uses sarcasm and is a basic a$$hole to keep people at a distance. He thinks he is incapable of sustaining a relationship. Here comes perky and slightly uptight Sutton Green to shake up his world and prove him wrong. From their meet cute at Gray’s Papaya, Roark pushes Sutton away by being a jerk, while at the same time trying to keep her close by exposing his true self. I loved their journey and Meghan Quinn’s humor can not be beat. The scene with Bram telling them about his choking episode was hysterical and I literally laughed out loud. I’ll be waiting anxiously for the book about Rath and his mystery lady!
I wasn’t 100% sold on this right away, but by the end, I loved it. I’m giving it 4.5 out of 5 stars. This review is for an ARC, and reflects my honest opinion.
I liked Roark when we met him in The Secret to Dating Your Best Friend’s Sister, so I figured I’d like him in this too. And I did…but in the very beginning he was a little too much for me. Which might have been partly spurred on by events taking place in the book, and also Sutton’s reaction to him. But he won me over quickly, Irish temper (plus accent *swoon*) and all.
Sutton was a pretty great character too, and I also really liked Foster. One thing that made me really happy was seeing more of Bram and Rath. I’m reallllly hoping for a Rath book soon (come on Meghan!) because that would be amazing. Sutton’s friend Maddie was okay, but she was missing for like half the book before showing up again. The connection between Sutton and Roark was very believable given Roark’s past and present. I won’t say more on that besides that this was a slower burn, so be prepared.
Overall, this was another amazing read from Meghan, but I never expected anything less. I always smile and laugh when I read her books, but she also hit me with the feels and made me cry. That’s a sign of a great author, so check her out if you haven’t already!
I loved this. It was cleverly written in the way it shows Roark’s growth and self-acceptance. Sutton was a great character and someone I’d love to know.
Who doesn’t love a good accent, especially a sexy Irish lilt?! Roark McCool might be one of my new favorite boyfriends! And yes, the accent makes him that much more appealing, but it’s really his cocky swagger and ball-busting attitude that does me in. He’s got the goods to back it up too! Roark has had a crap upbringing with parents that are users. It’s understandable that he has built a wall around his heart, and only a select few have made it over. Once you do though? You’re in his golden circle and he is fiercely loyal and protective. Sutton Green is a genuine sweetheart, if not on the naive side. She’s confident though, and a hard worker who wants to prove herself beyond her father’s fame. She sees the good in people…and Roark, of course, did not make it easy for her to find his heart. Their meet cute is anything but cute and it’s absolutely hilarious! The ensuing text exchanges and dialogue is perfect and will leave you smiling. Roark’s ‘diary’ entries will leave you laughing out loud. This is a story about acceptance and believing in your worth. Meghan Quinn absolutely nailed it with the witty banter and fun and sexy times, with a layer of deeper meaning. 5 fookin’ stars for Diary of a Bad Boy!
All I can say is ROARK. *heart eyes* I absolutely adored him and Sutton and everything she brought out in him.
I had a great time reading this book! For the first few chapters, all I did was chortle at Roark’s antics and poor Sutton’s frustration at dealing with him. Roark had a rage management problem and was in probation; he had to comply with certain hours of public service, plus attend to counseling sessions. As part of his treatment he had to keep a diary. His entries are a hoot, and a great way for the reader to get a feel for how he is evolving as the book progresses.
After one bar fight where Sutton was involved, their cellphones fell on the floor and they ended with each other’s phone. Roark had no problem ignoring Sutton’s calls to swap phones, he had fun making her trail after him around New York City, expecting to get her phone back. When he learns that Sutton is famous quarterback Foster Green’s daughter and they have to work together at her dad’s summer camp for kids as part of his service hours, the antics continue but Sutton starts to get more sassy and snarky. She wants Roark and he wants her back, but he feels he doesn’t deserve her. She’s on fire to torture him and make him change his mind.
I loved how as the story progresses, Sutton gets more assertive and Roark drops his douchey attitude and gets more affectionate. Roark had a bad childhood with selfish parents who now guilt him into sending them money and make him feel worthless. With Sutton, he’s starting to feel like he’s worth the love of his girl, and he’s starting to try to be the man she needs. Also, now Sutton is starting to play tricks on Roark, so the tables are turning on the guy. For the first time in his life, there’s a woman who drives him crazy and he likes it.
Apart from the great funny moments, there are some moments of intense feeling. Roark has some growing up to do, some facing of monsters of his past and realizing that he’s worthy of this wonderful girl that loves him bunches. He has help from Sutton, his besties Bram and Rath, and ultimately, Sutton’s father, who is like a father figure for him. It’s a hoot and a heartfelt love story.
Meghan Quinn does it again! She gives us another awesome couple to root for the happily ever after!
Roark and Sutton have this strong love/hate relationship from the very beginning. He strings her along after accidentally taking her phone. She stays frustrated with him 99 percent of the time that it’s so funny!
Roark is pretty broken, which is pretty obvious with the drinking. Sutton just wants him to let her in. The chemistry is off the charts hot with sparks flying. They both need a huge shove.
This is another awesome story from this author that has you rooting for them to make it to the end.
SO MUCH ANGST!
I loved every second of Roark and Sutton’s kind of enemies to lovers romance. But I’m also a sucker for stories featuring sexy Irishmen (#thataccent *swoons*).
Looking for a story that’ll keep your stomach twisted up because the emotions and the angst are that good? Well, you’ve found it. Pick this bad boy (someone stop me) up today.
Last thing I’ll say before I bid this review adieu: This is how contemporary standalone romances should be done. Everything was well told, not skimped over, no rushing and no unnecessary dragging the story out.
Dear Roark,
I could hear your accent with every “lass” uttered. I love a bad boy outside with a squishy inside. Your internal battle to stay away from Sutton was dripping in angst. I loved flipping the pages to see what would come out of your mouth next.
Dear Sutton,
You knew any man willing to thrown down in the name of ketchup was worth the effort despite what your father might think. Age gap be damned.
Dear Meghan,
You are the queen of humor dipped in romance with a dash of sassy, swirled with sexual chemistry. I adore you and all of your words