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.
Roark
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Diary of a Bad Boy by Meghan Quinn was an incredibly written romantic comedy with a swoon-worthy leading man that had my heart fluttering in overdrive. This story instantly captivated my attention and I ended up devouring it in one sitting because I couldn’t put it down…I needed to know what was going to happen more than I needed to sleep that night. Let’s just say it was totally worth it!
Roark McCool is not the stereotypical bad boy leading man that we see in most books on the market today. He kind of had his sweet moments that just capture your heart and sent butterflies throughout your body. I fell head over heels in LOVE with him because he was just so damn addictive and I really enjoyed the development of his character.
Now let’s switch gears slightly and talk about his leading lady. Sutton Green was an adorably sweet and charming southern bell who is no match for the ruthless Roark. These two couldn’t be more opposite of each other and yet their steamy chemistry was so off the charts that it was impossible not to fall for them. Their quick-witted back and forth banter was super cute and highly entertaining.
Over the past few months Meghan Quinn has quickly become one of my favorite authors and I totally recommend giving this story a chance! I really hope you all consider giving this story a chance and discover how amazing Roark and Sutton are!
This is the second book in this series. It is a complete stand alone.
The first book is Bram’s story. I loved the update with him. I was laughing so hard at that proposal!
This book will definitely have you laughing, and wanting to kill Roark a few times.
Don’t worry, there is more to Roark than just what’s on the surface.
My heart broke for him because of his family. What they did to him is horrible.
I loved the changes in him throughout this book.
Foster, for being a client of Roark’s, is great. He really is a father figure to him.
“…you’re also riding a thin line of losing everything you’ve ever worked for. Don’t be a fuck-up, be a man.”
Sutton discovers she has a back bone also! She changed quite a bit during this story also.
I can’t wait for Rath’s book.
This is a great read!
Every time I think that Meghan Quinn has written her best book boyfriend yet, she puts forth into the world another swoon-worthy man who gives his predecessors a real run for the money.
In Diary Of A Bad boy, we get to know Roark, the whisky-guzzling Irish pal of Bram from The Secret To Dating Your Best Friend’s Sister. Roark is a troubled lad, and is forced to make diary entries as part of his therapy sessions following a fistfight. He’s a one-and-done Guy, never seeking romantic connections. But the real Roark is an insecure guy with a ton of emotional baggage thanks to his parents, and someone who doesn’t think he’s worthy of love.
The moment that Roark meets Sutton, she despises him. Her irritation grows when he holds her phone hostage after a mix-up. He’s a cocky, arrogant jerk who just likes to be difficult because he can. But little by little, that mutual dislike morphs into a friendship of sorts, and there is a clear attraction between them.
I adored Sutton. Despite the pull between them, she refused to give in to Roark until she knew he was all in. She stood her ground where many book heroines would give in to the playboy’s sexy accent.
The diary entries were a great insight to how Roark was struggling to make sense of feelings he’d never experienced before. He shows so much vulnerability with Sutton, and even when he feared he wasn’t worth her time, his actions spoke otherwise without him even realizing he was a loyal and dependable boyfriend. There is zero OW/OM drama here; it all stems from Roark’s insecurities — and Sutton’s blindsided father. And the reunion is full of happy tears.
For fans of Secret, there is a HILARIOUS scene with Bram that also had me in tears! I can’t wait to see what MQ offers next for the third buddy in this group!
I received an advanced copy and voluntarily left a review.
Dear Diary,
First, let me begin by saying that I would absolutely love to get my hands on Roark McCool’s diary…I mean….journal, even if he was forced to write in it and even if it’s full of obscenities and absurdities. It’s probably as real as it gets for him, which is exactly what I wanted to understand about him, and even though I more than wanted to throttle him at times, I could forgive him for absolutely everything as long as he kept talking to me in his hella sexy Irish accent.
When it comes to male characters, more so than females, there’s usually a reason for their manwhore lifestyle, reckless behavior, and/or cocky attitude, because, for the most part, these traits all serve as shields to cover up exactly who the hero is and what he’s feeling, not only due to a hellish past, but also to a present that he doesn’t quite know how to stop spiraling in and out of with each bad decision and inappropriate action he takes.
Roark is definitely an Irish bad boy; he exudes testosterone, not only because he tends to use his fists instead of his words, but because he has a swagger about him, as do his two best friends, Bram and Rath, that allows him and them to own any place that they’re at and get anyone’s attention who they deem they want. These three guys have quite the bromance happening, and I can definitely see what the allure is when it comes to their alpha demeanors and smooth moves.
Sutton Green is so not Roark’s type; in fact, she might be the antithesis of every single one of his hookups, but that’s what makes her interesting to him…that’s what makes him pursue her in a way that he’s never done with anyone, and because Sutton wants nothing to do with the ill-mannered whanker, not because she’s not attracted to him but because he confidence is overwhelming and aggravating at the same time.
I love how Meghan Quinn set-up this story; because she provides readers with diary entries from Roark’s more than chaotic thoughts and feelings throughout the book, we get to know him on a level that he doesn’t seem to portray out in the open, until he starts to realize just how much Sutton means to him. I also loved witnessing Sutton’s growth; at the beginning she seemed too sheltered…to innocent, but she can’t be that way and go toe-to-toe with Roark, which means that she needs to stand her ground with him and offer him all the snark and attitude she can provide and it’s amazing how easily it is to trace just how much she comes out of her shell and gives Roark as good as she gets.
The witty exchanges, the snarky heroine, the male camaraderie are all attributes that I’ve come to expect from Meghan Quinn and those elements can be found through Dairy of a Bad Boy, and the fact that there’s only one guy’s story left has me anxiously waiting to see what happens with Rath!!
4.5 Poison Apples
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Once again this author never fails to amaze me with her endearing characters. This contemporary romance is one that will make you laugh and cry.
Roarke might be a hot head and more than enjoys his drink but through hard work, he has become a successful sports agent. At first, I wasn’t very impressed with this guy being a screw-up most times especially during the first half of the book. When he encounters Sutton, little did he know that she would change his life.
Sutton is the daughter of a popular sports hero Foster Green, Roarke’s client. Although she was born rich, she was brought up well by her father, she is down-to-earth and a hard worker. Her best friend constantly tells her to be a little less uptight and enjoy life more. When she meets Roarke, the ultimate bad boy he brings out the worst in her, testing her patience all the time. She might also be the best thing that could happen to him but he doesn’t know it yet.
This enemies-to-lovers contemporary romance was more than what I expected from the author and I was delighted. Roarke started out as a major jerk in the book but once you get to know him, you will want to reach out and give this Irish guy a big hug. His gruffness is a facade to hide his issues but thankfully Sutton is the perfect woman to draw out his other redeemable qualities. “I don’t know where you came from, but I don’t want to let you go.”
Roarke’s best friends Rath and Bram (from The Secret to Dating Your Best Friend’s Sister), provide the emotional support that he needed but never got from his family. There are a few laugh-out-loud moments in this book courtesy of Bram and his comical disasters. Sutton is the sweet and somewhat innocent heroine who learns later on to be more grown up and handle a relationship. The other secondary characters add more substance and make this story an entertaining read. The ending is quite predictable but then who wouldn’t root for Roarke and Sutton’s happy ending? For a supposedly light-hearted romance, this book also packs an emotional punch that will leave you giddy, sad, happy and hopeful. This is a totally entertaining book and I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Quinn brings yet another delicious man for readers to devour with Diary of a Bad Boy!
Diary of a Bad Boy revolves around Irish speaking, whisky drinking Roark who we previously met in The Secret to Dating Your Best Friend’s Sister. Roark is the college friend and drunken idiot of Bram and Rath. These three men have been best of pals since their Yale days. Although Bram settled down in TSTDYBFS, Roark is nowhere near ready to settle on anything less than his perfect accessories- whiskey, smokes and fists.
Until he meets Sutton. Who knew getting a hot dog would change a man’s life? Certainly not Roark. This Irish dude merely wanted some ketchup and ended up with a new phone and a lucky, yet frustratingly beautiful girl on the other line. Quinn quickly amps up the banter, humor and tension between these two by creating a novel surrounding text messages between two characters who couldn’t be more opposite.
While this novel has it’s funny moments like most of Quinn’s novels do, she also digs a bit deeper with Roark delivering a huge heart warming story of a little boy yearning to be loved. Although I fell in love with Quinn’s funny rom-com characters, she’s kept me engaged by creating some uniquely deep characters that keep me coming back for more time and time again.
Diary of a Bad Boy is the next book you need to purchase. From fun, witty humor to soul searching love, Quinn delivers it all. This is one Irishman’s story that you absolutely must read.
Meghan Quinn has done it again!! But for anyone who has read her work – this should come as no surprise. Every book Meghan writes is amazing!!
Diary of a Bad Boy was so much more than I was expecting. Roark and Sutton meet while they’re both out (separately) getting hot dogs and things don’t go so smooth and their phones are swamped accidentally. Sounds familiar but Meghan has this play out beautifully.
Roark is an alpha Irishman to the core – he loves his booze, women and his job. However, he’s only committed to two of those things – booze and his job. He’s got the temper and tendencies of an Irishman and doesn’t apologize for it.
Sutton is a sweet southern woman who may come across as shy and naïve but she’s quite strong and holds her ground. And when she and Roark realize they have each others’ phones, she’s determined to get hers back, no matter the cost.
Sutton and Roark couldn’t be any more different if they tried, but they push one another in so many ways. I love that Sutton doesn’t back down from Roark and his moody ways. And I love that Roark pushes Sutton out of her comfort zones and makes her realize her true strengths. But what I love most is that all this happen so naturally without the one realizing it.
Meghan plays this story out beautifully. Everything just falls in place naturally; nothing is rushed and the interactions are quite entertaining. While you may be able to figure out certain things may happen, it’s the entire story and how things happen that make this whole book so amazing.
OMG Roark!!!! my heart!!! I cried so much with this story, it left me raw and open! I just wanted to reach out and hug the hero so hard!! it was truly a beautiful story about learning to love, trust and believe in yourself, but also let others do the same to you! I loved these characters together, their banter, their fights, their sweet moments, etc I think this is by far the best work of this author! she nailed it!
I loved everything about this book. I mean look at that cover! Diary of a Bad Boy had it all; lots of witty banter and swoon worthy moments.
Roark is a damaged hero that I absolutely loved. He doesn’t care about a lot as long as he has his drink and cigarette. One typical night for him turned crazy and his cell phone got switched. Sutton ends up with Roark’s cell phone and he is complete opposite of who she is.
These two can’t seem to stay away from each other. Sutton is one of his biggest clients daughter. The chemistry between these two is on fire but will they be able to find their way to each other?
This book was everything I have come to expect from Meghan Quinn. She always delivers a book that grabs you from the first page. I highly recommend this book!
A man with an accent (yummy!!) who is well, how to say this he definitely started out as a butthead. He knows it and doesn’t particularly care. When he accidentally grabs Sutton’s phone he doesn’t realize it’s going to change his life.
This is an enemies to lovers, make you laugh a little too hard in public, make you cry kind of book. Feeling all the feels, including breaking your heart with the things that you learn about Roark.
I have learned that this author is an auto one click for me!!
Diary of a Bad Boy is the perfect romantic comedy. Filled with lots of laugh out loud moments, angst and some seriously spectacular tension, Diary of a Bad Boy will grab onto your heart and take you for the most enjoyable ride! Diary of a Bad Boy is without a doubt a top read from this author. From the moment I started this book, I was absolutely hooked. From frustrating moments, to playful banter and tension that is just oozing off the pages, Diary of a Bad Boy is the absolute perfect book to spend your day getting lost in.
Diary of a Bad Boy consumed me from page one. The characters were so real and just so easy to connect with. I wanted to know more and couldn’t wait to see how their story would go. Sutton and Roark couldn’t be more opposite if they tried. Sutton is the good girl who is always proper and respectful. She always tries to see the good in everyone, but isn’t afraid to fight for what she wants. Then we’ve got Roark. Roark is brash, cocky and doesn’t really take things seriously. He’s good at what he does and doesn’t think twice about putting Sutton through the paces. A chance meeting made their paths cross and it hasn’t been a dull moment since. But little do these two know that fate will have them actually working together and their world as they know it will be totally turned upside down….
I had so much fun reading Diary of a Bad Boy. It kept me on my toes and had me in stitches with laughter. Roark & Sutton were total opposites, but their chemistry was just out of control. They tried to fight it, but soon it just proved to be impossible. I loved their banter and the will they/won’t they moments just pulled at my heart. The angst factor was seriously delicious and I couldn’t get enough. Those will they/won’t they moments led to the sweetest burn and kept me begging for more. Diary of a Bad Boy may have been funny and sexy, but this story also had a lot of heart to it. I loved seeing these characters grow and fight for what was important. I loved seeing them learn from their mistakes and take a chance on love.
Diary of a Bad Boy was everything that I wanted and then some. The writing is smart and entertaining. The banter and tension is off the charts. The angst and the romance kept me glued to the pages. And I just did not want to put this book down. It gave me all the feels and had me wishing that their story would never end…..
I absolutely loved this book! It’s a book that gets all the stars and I don’t say that too often. The back and forth banter was the best! That’s the stuff that I love in a Romcom and Meghan Quinn did it perfectly! Not only did it make me laugh but it made me feel the chemistry between the two characters! So many swoony moments and I get all the butterflies and warm fuzzy feelings just thinking about it. This is one of my favorite Meghan Quinn books and one that everyone needs to pick up and read for themselves!
***4 ‘Is That Black Soul Coming Alive?’ Stars***
This one took me on one hell of a ride…I mean I’m kind of used to be driven batshitcrazy, but this one took the cake for me. It really did. But I will say that that even with all the crazy going on, and no matter which flip was switched, I kept turning those pages to see what would happen next.
Roarke and Sutton are definitely a pair. Of what? Well, the answer to that would take up way too much time, so the short version. Roarke, didn’t really care for him at the start. I didn’t. But as the layers he used to hide under were pulled back, I found that I really, really liked him because he was a good man underneath it all. Sutton…here’s the thing with her. I liked her well enough, but she also rubbed me the wrong way in certain situations. Part of me wants to go into detail, but that would ruin things for you so I won’t.
As for their journey. It was a rocky one. I can honestly say that say that I was 50/50 about wanting to see them work it out and be together. The push/pull got a little much for me, even when I say how good they were together when they didn’t put up walls around each other. And as for that huge sinkhole that happens??? Totally #TeamRoarke.
It’s weird to say this, but while I did enjoy this book as a whole, it doesn’t come close to being one of the favs by the author. It’s still a good read, there are some great moments, but it didn’t give me the gut punch I wanted. So it falls under the umbrella of being a solid read, with great character growth (Roarke’s if you were wondering). As for the supporting cast of characters, I loved catching up with Bram and Julia, Maddie was interesting, and I’m even more intrigued to find out who will bring Rath to his knees!
~ Copy provided by the author/InkSlinger PR & voluntarily reviewed ~
I absolutely FLOVED this book!!!
Roark and Sutton had me laughing so hard. The banter was on point.
What a perfect story!
This is a must one click!!!
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Meghan Quinn has done it again. She drew me in from the very first page. She has such a way with storytelling. She can make you laugh and then make you want to cry on the next page. Roark is a bad boy with a vulnerable side. Sutton is feisty and Roark’s perfect match. The two had me in hysterics from their very first encounter. Sutton brought out a softer side to Roark and he in turn made her more confident. Their chemistry was off the charts!! The texts and “diary entry’s” were my favorite parts. This was such a fun and sexy read. I loved it! Five Stars!!!
Holy hotness with an Irish accent! Roark is absolutely amazing! He is the best friend of Bram and Rath, who we met in The Secret To Dating Your Best Friends Sister. And while Bram is now settling down, Roark is not read for that. He is perfectly happy with his life of work, whiskey, and women and in that order.
But when he meets the sweet, innocent Sutton, something inside of him shifts and he can’t seem to stay away from her. Even though she is his complete opposite.
Roark is now my new favorite BBF. He may act all tough and uncaring and the outside but he has a heart of gold and I couldn’t help but fall in love!
This story was really cute and characterized by Meghan Quinn’s irresistible and unique brand of humor. In a lot of ways this is a conventional romantic comedy, but it is the refreshing approach that got me more invested with each chapter.
The characters are believable and relatable, they are perfectly written. They mature and grow a lot as the story unfolds. The book focuses on their development.
Meghan Quinn skillfully makes you fall in love with them. I think both are truly good people who, like any of us, have their own insecurities and fears. Their relationship is filled with humor, funny moments, teasing, bickering, great chemistry, with natural easiness, trust and without any stupid misunderstanding.
Roark is rough around the edges. His reckless, bad boy behavior was not so flattering at first. He struggles with feelings of inner rage and frustration. I loved the way he was able to heal through expressing his emotions and allowing himself to truly feel. His protectiveness and his sweet gestures won me over.
Sutton was innocent, bubbly and thoughtful, and while love did change her, it only made her into a better, stronger version of someone that was already pretty awesome and adorable.
Over texts and chance encounters, Roark and Sutton start developing feelings for one another. I enjoyed the witty conversations and exchanges between the two of them, their playfulness. Their story had the perfect balance of humor, emotions and chemistry. I really enjoyed reading it!
4.5 stars
Roark and Sutton couldn’t be more different. Sutton is a quiet, well mannered southern lady and Roark is the opposite. He’s Irish, loud, brash, sarcastic, has zero filters and I loved him from the start. He’s a bit of a jerk and if you know me you’ll know that’s my favourite kind of man. The banter and push and pull between these two is perfect. I don’t think the smile left my face once while reading this book.
These two characters really shouldn’t work together but they somehow they do! Meghan Quinn has brought us another fantastic rom com with witty banter and brilliant characters. I absolutely loved this book and can’t wait for more from this author.
5 Stars
Ahhhh Roark, I may love you more than Bram!
Roark didn’t have the easiest childhood, he got out as soon as he could and has made a name for himself but the demons from back home still have a hold on him and he more often than not drinks himself into oblivion.
Sutton has newly started at her Father’s company. It does things she truly believes in and she cannot wait to get started when she witnesses a drunken fight and ends up with the wrong phone, she finds out is actually Roark’s but when she learns he is already involved in her life somehow things get interesting.
These two have amazing chemistry and the banter is fantastic! I cannot wait for Rath’s story.
Diary of a Bad Boy by Meghan Quinn is an emotive enemies to lovers story. When Roark accidentally swaps phones with Sutton, could just simply arrange for them to meet and swap them back. But no, that’s too easy for this ‘bad boy’ and instead, he decides to torture her, prolonging it for as long as he can. The result is a funny teasing exchange of emails between the two that sets up the ‘enemies’ phase of the story. But when Roark and Sutton’s work world collide they are forced to come to some sort of truce, and the rest, as they say, is history…
Roark was my favourite character. He presents himself as cocky and arrogant, a consummate drinker and smoker, and more than a little bit of a manwhore. This is all a front though for a truly damaged individual with a lot of issues he must work on before he can hope to start the life he soon realises he truly wants.
Sutton was good for him, calling him on his schtick and not giving an inch. She was also mature enough to recognise and deal with his issues. Having said that she was a bit of a princess with daddy issues. Not bad ones, but her problem with her father and Roark annoyed me a bit at the end (no spoilers, you’ll know what I mean when you get there). Especially considering Roark’s insecurities the whole thing should have been dealt with differently. Though to be fair she’s only 24…
Overall, Diary of a Bad Boy was an addictive read. Once I really got into the story, I didn’t want to put it down. Meghan Quinn has a lovely writing style and the ability to create characters that wiggle their way into your heart and keep you turning those pages.