Abigail Haddock is stunning, sensible, and some would say…stuffy. But it’s not really her fault. She was raised in one of Wessco’s oldest, most affluent, aristocratic families—“stuffy” is their middle name. So is successful. Abby’s working overtime to distinguish herself as a top-notch physician, just as her family legacy demands.
She doesn’t have time for nonsense.
Tommy Sullivan’s all about … Sullivan’s all about nonsense.
Sure, he’s an elite bodyguard with lethal skills and co-owner of the renowned, S&S Securities Firm—protector of the wealthy and titled. But he’s also rowdy, fun and thoroughly irresistible.
Tommy knows how to have a good time, and he’s never seen someone more in need of a good time than Abby. The lass needs long, wet, filthy kisses—STAT—and he’s just the man for the job.
It doesn’t take long for a wildly sexy, sinfully satisfying, no-strings attached arrangement to turn into something more. Something sweet and addictive and real. But Tommy and Abby are too royally stubborn to admit it.
Opposites attract, everyone knows that. But can their red-hot relationship last—can they love…for forever?
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5 Stars
Dirty Charmer is the latest stand-alone novel by Emma Chase. I have been waiting for Tommy’s story for what seems like forever but it was so worth the wait! This book is Ms. Chases’ best work to date. Excellent writing, relatable characters, and a love story that will sweep you off your feet-Dirty Charmer was everything and more!
“But life is funny like that—how it spins you around and shakes you out into something more beautiful than you ever could’ve imagined.”
Both Tommy and Abby are two fantastic characters. So completely opposite in every way but I think that’s what made the chemistry and attraction that much better. Abby is so focused on her career and pleasing her family that she forgets to truly live. So when she meets Tommy-the dirty talking, quick witted hero-all bets are off. Tommy knows there is something extraordinary about Abby and he refuses to let her slip through his fingers.
Overall, this book was amazing from cover to cover. I was so wrapped up in this fictional world I didn’t want to come out! Highly recommend reading it!
Dirty Charmer was such a riveting but also entertaining story!
When Tommy has a job to protect with his business, he strives to be the best bodyguard! He’s striking, charming and handsome! Who could resist??
When Abby comes into his life as his new charge, what he doesn’t count on is the way she is! Training to become a doctor, she is particular in the way she goes about her life! The one thing he wont do, is anything with a client! That goes all out the window once he’s no longer her bodyguard! Can Abby go outside her comfort zone and tempt the bodyguard with her proposal that every man would be happy to oblige??? Needless to say they both have some things to overcome with their respective families, but what happens if feelings come into play?
With ultimatums and changes abound, do these two go their separate ways!? I had my heart in my throat in parts and I loved how Abby stood up for herself and the way things eventuated! I especially loved how it ended!
Steamy sizzling chemistry and witty banter with elements of drama made this a fantastic read!!
4.5 stars
Tommy Sullivan is charming, handsome, outgoing, and a bit cocky. He used to work for royalty, but now owns a security company with his best friend, Logan. He is a man who always goes with his gut, says just what he thinks, and loves a challenge.
Dr. Abby Haddock otherwise known as Lady Abigail is proper, intelligent, focused, and logical. She always keeps up appearances and thrives on routine and rules. She has had a single-minded focus on her residency and wanting to become the best cardiothoracic surgeon.
After a surprise meet-cute, there are a few hits and misses with them, but both feel a pull and attraction. She is the perfect challenge for him and he knows under that facade is a fiery woman wanting to get out. He gives good teasing and flirty foreplay but nothing comes of it until she finds herself in need of stress relief. But in her typical organized manner, she thinks she can also enforce some rules. But these two are fire, fun, and find themselves totally enjoying each other.
But what happens if one of them catches feelings? And what would their very different families think of this mismatched potential couple?
This is a witty, sexy, opposites-attract story with just enough angst. Tommy is such a sweet, charismatic, swoony hero. I loved how he tried to help Abby become more spontaneous and let go. And she is the first girl that kept Tommy’s interest. He is so protective of her and makes her feel special. Their banter and chemistry are spot on. But they are different personalities from diverse backgrounds and have almost conflicting goals. So can they find a way to mesh it all together without it being too messy for someone like Abby who is usually so anxious and compartmentalized?
This is a stand-alone, but I enjoyed getting to visit with his best friend, Logan(Royally Endowed), and some of the royals from the Royally series. And some of their other friends are fun as their lives start to intertwine. This makes you laugh, but also has some tense and emotional moments that tug at your heart. At some points it seemed a bit superficial and I wanted it to dig a bit deeper, but overall I enjoyed it. I hope we see more of these bodyguards from their company in future books
I enjoyed this one. It was easy, fun, and enjoyable to read. There was no skimming, cheating or kindle throwing moments and I’d recommend this story to any fan of this author. This was actually a super surprising and hilariously fun read! This book was really funny with two great main characters that have some great chemistry together and it gets pretty steamy.
4.5 Stars!
Abigail Haddock grew up in Wessco as part of a prominent, aristocratic family that is elegant, prim, proper, and refined. She comes from a long list of reserved overachievers which makes her feel ordinary. She has a name to live up to, and her career is everything to her. She graduated medical school, and wants to be a cardiac surgeon. She’s currently chasing her legacy as a resident at Highgrove Hospital where her life is about routine, her schedule, and consistency. Then she crosses paths with Tommy Sullivan, and the straight laced good girl that has no time for complications or entanglements finds it hard to resist this seductive, handsome as sin man. She needs to stay focused, and on her path to success, and can’t afford any distractions, but she finds him fascinating, and exciting. He pursues her, and his wicked grin makes her want to be reckless. She’s a planner, but she never saw him coming. Will the beautiful, brilliant, ambitious, logical, often uptight Abby be impulsive, and let herself get caught up in something unexpected and intimate, or will she let fear and her demanding schedule rule her choices.
Tommy Sullivan used to work for the crown’s security team guarding the royal family of Wessco. Now he owns and runs S&S Securities with his best mate Logan. His career is challenging and sometimes dangerous, but he loves it. He’s skilled at protecting people, but also loves to have a good time. He’s a charming, spontaneous, confident guy who makes his own rules, and goes after what he wants. Currently he wants to get up close and personal with a feisty, stunning redhead that has an attitude that just does it for him. There’s just something about Abby that’s so enticing. She’s intriguing and already takes up too much time in his thoughts. Now he just has to convince her to give herself the permission to have some simple, uncomplicated fun. As they enjoy a satisfying arrangement things slowly turn into more. Tommy soon realizes she not only makes him happy, but she’s important to him. What they share is addictive, real, and more than just physical. As they grow more attached to one another will Abby make Tommy a part of her plans and take a chance on love?
Dirty Charmer by Emma Chase is a sexy, passionate friends to lovers romance where opposites attract, and fire ignites. It’s full of explosive chemistry and naughty, flirty fun. I really loved this story, and this man! Tommy Sullivan is definitely an original. He’s an irresistible, fiercely protective bodyguard with a hilarious, dirty mouth, and a beautiful, vulnerable heart!
Quel plaisir de revenir à Wessco même si cette fois ci nous nous éloignons de la royauté pour découvrir l’histoire de Tommy , qui a été le garde du corps de Nicolas et Olivia ( les héros du 1er tome) et qu’on va aimer dès notre première rencontre. Emma Chase nous offre une comédie romantique sans prise de tête qui nous fera passer un très bon moment de lecture.
Tommy Sullivan est issu d’une très grand famille catholique et il s’est construit son propre avenir au fil des années. Avec Logan St James ( le héros du tome 3) , il a fondé S&S Securities et le succès est déjà au rendez vous. Ces hommes sont plus que compétents pour mener à bien leur mission après avoir passé de nombreuses années à déjouer les pièges qu’on voulait tendre aux membres de la famille royale. C’et toujours agréable de revoir des personnages des anciens tomes et avec Tommy la relève est assuré car ils vont former leurs nouvelles recrues. Tommy n’a pas sa langue dans sa poche et quand il succombe au charme d’une demoiselle, il n’y va pas par quatre chemins. Il a beau avoir l’air bourru, ce ne sera pas le cas car on sent qu’il a à coeur de bien faire. Sur le plan professionnel, il est irréprochable et on ne doute pas que nos anciens gardes du corps vont réussir avec brio leur reconversion. Il n’a jamais fait partie de cet univers royal dont il a été toujours le témoin invisible mais ce ne sera pas un rustre que nous aurons face à nous. J’ai donc aimé cette bonhomie chez lui car on va vraiment l’apprécier à sa juste valeur.
La rencontre de nos deux héros sera donc épique mais aussi comique. Un baiser et une claque et deux années plus tard, on sent que ces deux là n’ont pas fini de nous faire rêver. Ils viennent de deux mondes différents et pourtant il pourrait lui apporter tant de choses. Il est vrai qu’il n’est pas le prince charmant, qu’il ne fait pas partie d’une riche famille mais il a l’essentiel : un coeur qui pourrait bien se mettre à battre plus fort en la présence d’Abby. Il saura lui apporter le grain de folie et le moyen de décompresser qui lui fait tant défaut. Sa vie est très rangée et elle aura donc besoin de lui pour lui montrer le chemin à suivre. C’est aussi quelqu’un de loyal , fidèle et droit dans ses bottes. On peut lui faire confiance et jamais il ne nous trahira pour des raisons invalides. J’ai vraiment aimé ce personnage car il apportera une certaines légèreté mais il saura aussi être solide comme un roc. Les sentiments ne feront pas partie de ce marché mais au fil des jours et des semaines qui passent , il semblerait que ce marché va devenir plus sérieux qu’il n’y paraît. Ouvriront ils les yeux à temps avant de se blesser inutilement?
Abby Haddock est une jeune femme qui est issue d’une famille aisée et aristocratique. Sa grand mère , la duchesse douairière de Bumblebridge, a toute son admiration et on sent qu’elle a la pression avec ses frères et soeurs qui ont tant réussi. Elle se doit donc d’être la meilleure dans le domaine qu’elle a choisi. Elle sera une excellente chirurgien cardiaque et ce ne sont pas les études très longues qui vont lui faire peur. Elle n’a que peu de vie sociale et ses seuls amis sont Henrietta et Kevin qui travaillent eux aussi en médecine. Elle ne peut pas imaginer ne pas réussir et elle n’a donc aucune vie sociale. Quand on va lui faire comprendre qu’elle va avoir besoin de sas de décompression pour assumer sa future charge de chirurgien , elle va passer un deal avec notre héros et va se révéler sous un autre jour. Pourtant, elle se refusera à éprouver le moindre sentiment envers lui car elle ne peut pas compromettre sa carrière pour un simple flirt. Mais est ce vraiment aussi simple que cela en a l’air? En tout cas, il est évident qu’elle va s’épanouir à ses côtés et qu’elle sera bien plus lumineuse. Laissera t-elle sa peur prendre le dessus et les menaces assombrir son bonheur? Sa relation sera t-elle aussi salvatrice qu’éphémère?
Bref, j’ai passé un très bon moment de lecture avec ce roman car Dirty Charmer est la lecture qu’il vous faut pour vous coller un sourire aux lèvres. Emma Chase est de retour avec un héros arrogant mais très protecteur , avec une héroïne tiraillée entre son devoir et ses envies. Le pari est risqué mais le jeu en vaudra la chandelle.
It’s kinda hard for me to explain what it was that made me read this in one sitting. Well one thing is for sure; Tommy having sexy dirty mouth didn’t hurt. His and Abigail’s chemistry was sizzling hot. But what I loved the most is the way he was willing to do anything for her as long as he was by her side. The connection they shared was special and it made me love them that much more.
Their love had to go through quite some challenges but at the end when it mattered the most they stood their ground and fought for their love.
I love this series since the first book and this one was just icing on the cake!
***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog***
This bodyguard was everything I needed and more! I had to read it in one sitting because it was that amazing!
4.5 Charming Steamy Stars!
I adored this charming opposites attract romance! Tommy Sullivan is a sexy, cocky, and charming bodyguard. He works hard building his new security firm, but he plays just as hard. When he first meets Abigail Haddock, he sees right past her reserved, stodgy appearance to see a rebellious, passionate woman. He wanted her more than he wanted any woman before, but he was her bodyguard and needed to be professional. Abigail comes from an accomplished, aristocratic family and has alot of pressure on her to be a successful surgeon. She works hard for long hours, but doesn’t know how to let loose. When her boss tells her she needs to find an outlet so she doesn’t burn out, she immediately remembers the sexy bodyguard who awakened her senses. She doesn’t need a distraction while working to become a top surgeon, so she offers Tommy a no strings affair if he will be her stress reliever. What could go wrong after nights of explosive passion, when feelings start to form? When they start to consider trying for more, the pressure from their work, and their families could tear them apart before it begins. This is a heartwarming, sexy, and addictive romance that I couldn’t put down. Tommy is a deliciously dirty alpha with such a sweet tender side. Abigail is so strong, and brilliant, but becomes more focused and at ease with Tommy’s help. They make a perfect pair and their chemistry is off the charts. This is a fun, sexy, emotional romance with witty banter and a storyline that captured my heart.
I was so excited that we were finally getting Tommy’s book, I have need waiting and they time has finally come.
This is by far one of Emma Chase’s best books, Tommy has over taken all her previous hero’s for me. When A fly by the seat of your pants bodyguard-playboy and a career driven surgeon in training come together, you just know he is going to rock her socks off, and boy does he. Tommy and Abby are my new favorite book couple, they just seemed to complete each other.
This book is just amazing, it was funny, sexy, heartwarming and just the right amount of angst. If your in a book funk and want to escape into a wonderful story, then Dirty Charmer is what you need.
Dirty Charmer by Emma Chase
I discovered my love for bodyguard romances after reading Royally Endowed by the same author and so was looking forward to more, more, more! In this book, we certainly get more!
It’s the story of bodyguard, Tommy and surgeon, Abigail. On paper and in real life, they are completely unsuited. Tommy is a happy-go-lucky guy who just wants to work hard, absolutely, but is also determined to enjoy every bit of life. At the opposite end of the scale, all Abby has known her entire life is to be serious, focused, and driven. It’s not until it’s pointed out to her that she realizes the need to relax and have a life outside of work.
I enjoyed so much of this book. There was a lot of banter and flirting, so much sweetness and romance all of which I love in a book. I have to say that Tommy quite annoyed me at the beginning but he grew on me, page after page proving his heart. The characters had my sympathy and support throughout much of the book and I was as happy as they were with their HEA!
*I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.
**Reviewed by Melinda for Joandisalovebooks Blog.
Tommy Sullivan is a protector. A shield. A guarder of bodies and minds.
As if being a bodyguard wasn’t sexy enough, Tommy also had good looks to back up his cocky sure attitude. He may have been a playboy, but being raised around women, he respected and took care to be nice to them. He was funny, and outside of his job, he never took life too seriously.
I’m leaving.
Funny. Typically the girls I kiss like to tell me when they’re coming. I wink.
In contrast, Abby was insecure and reserved. She was beautiful and brilliant. Proving her self-worth in her family was the utmost important, and being good, wasn’t good enough. She had to be great, extraordinary. She couldn’t just be a surgeon, she had to be the BEST heart surgeon. This meant she worked hard and studied relentlessly. She didn’t have friends, because she didn’t have time for them. She was in a relationship with her destiny. She was destined to be great which meant she had to put all of her energies into her work.
When she’s told she needs to lighten up and live a little – because her singular focus may harm her future, Abby takes Tommy up on his no-strings-attached ‘relationship’.
Flirting is fun. Teasing is foreplay. And playing with Abby like this–making her laugh and blush and frown–is all part of warming her up and breaking her down.
When Abby proposes a friends with benefits arrangement to him, Tommy thinks he’s died and gone to heaven. Because a woman who wants to have fun without a promise of more is surely sent from above.
I loved the banter between these two. Tommy’s sense of humor tempered Abby’s seriousness and coaxed her out of her shell. He showed her what being loved felt like, and taught her to ease up on herself, and live life.
Another fun, romantic, and highly steamy story, from Emma Chase!
Tommy is swoon worthy. Lana~White Hot Reads
Boy oh Boy does Tommy have a dirty mouth and even sexier self. He can’t resist Abby as she is the one for him. From his one liners to taking care of her, he’s perfect. I really enjoyed this story.