Dexter Truitt ruined my life. His impossibly improbable act set off a chain of events I couldn’t make up if I tried, each one stealing a little more from me. My relationship. My business. My reputation. But even bad times have to come to an end. I thought that was the case when Valerie slid onto the bar stool next to mine and asked me to buy her a drink. She was gorgeous. Driven. Smart. And …
She was gorgeous. Driven. Smart.
And didn’t know who in the hell I was.
Didn’t know why every other woman in town avoided me like the plague.
Valerie was a ray of light when I needed it most, and I couldn’t get enough of her. Being with her made me think I could have it all again.
Showed me I could have more.
All I had to do was reach out and take it.
Except all good things must come to an end too.
And our ending was one I didn’t see coming.
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What is this brilliant madness I just read?!
Okay, so listen, the books in the Cocky Hero Club are true standalones away from the Cocky Bastard world. They are inspired from that world, but so far, I have read over ten these stories and yes, I see the cameos by characters, but these stories are independent. However, I truly think this story would be enhanced for the better if you’ve read Mister Moneybags. That’s just an opinion, do with it what you will 🙂
I highly recommend this story people! It had every single thing you could possibly want in a romance fiction story and the writing was spectacular! The #feels were off the chart, the angst was edge of your seat and the chemistry was sexy sexy sizzle!!
What’s that you say? Another new-to-me author for the #win? YES, THAT’S WHAT I SAY!
This was a great book. Great storyline.
I read and listened to the audio fantastic job by the narrators, they brought the character to life well.
Jay is a great character paying for a crime he did not commit. His life is literally in ruins he’s lost his partners, and his business.
Val – she’s not what she seems, she also soon learns nothing is as it seems, got to love her determination to set the record straight.
This is a great addition to the Cocky world! I loved it! Great characters, including the dogs, and an amazing storyline. Building women up, women supporting women! Yes! My first read by Janice Whiteaker – it will not be my last!
This is a book with off the top chemistry and one I could not put down. One of my favorite reads of the year so far. I definitely will be recommending this one to any reader or CHC fan!
Well done, this book gives you all the feels and the chemistry you want. A totally loved Jay’s story, it was amazing!
WHAT?!? Jay Reed!!?? I adore him! He is supportive, caring and builds Valerie up! Their chemistry is off the charts! Their relationship was down to earth and real. It didn’t feel forced or the fake stuff you get in some romance novels. I think Dirty Liar is my favorite book so far the Cocky Hero Club world. I love the strong girl power that happens throughout!
I loved this! The author worked perfectly to mix this with the characters from Mister Moneybags. What a cool idea to write about the REAL Jay Reed and how what Dex did affected him and his life. The story here is wonderful and the characters are fun and inviting. I enjoyed watching Val get her mojo back. She really grew and changed as the story went along. Jay’s Mom is a treat as a secondary Character. Overall this is done really well and it’s easily kept my interest
Dirty Liar is such an intertwined story with one of the original Cocky Heroes, Mister Moneybags, that it feels like as one door closed another opened straight up. Two people who have had their lives controlled by the words and actions of others collide into a journey that is captivating, intriguing and passionate. As Jay and Valerie find their futures are based on cleaning out a lie, these two characters will bring strength, power and friendship to the forefront. Dirty Liar is heartwarming, sensual, witty and romantic. A story that will have you enchanted right to the very end.
Jay is in quite the mess. Jessica his ex is going all over town making him out to be a liar. Will the truth come out? Valerie runs into Jay. There is chemistry between these two but Jay is afraid that the rumors of him being a liar will scare her away. But Valerie is set on finding out the truth and saving Jay. These two are so freaking cute together. There is just something about these two that has you hooked and wanting to know what is going to happen to them. I loved every single moment of this book. It was intense, interesting, page turning. A book I highly recommend. Another great addition to this series.
I was given this book by the author in return for an honest review
Oh WOW this book was amazing!!! I never read Mrister Moneybags before so this was all new to me and I LOVED it so much!!!
This book had it all, intensity, DIRT, love, romance, banter, sexual attraction, twists, sadness and fabulous Hot sex!!!
This book really did deliver and can definitely be devoured in one sitting (I had to renovate in between but I did not want to put it down) The intensity between this pair just had me wanting to turn the pages to see what was going to happen next.
Jay and Val met by chance () at a bar and right from the start you could just tell this pair had some chemistry! Only Jay didn’t want to act on it. Right from the start of this book we saw what Jay’s real character was, he was a gentleman and as honest as they come, along comes Val to prove that, she just didn’t know it yet.
The further you get in this book the more intense it becomes, be prepared for some hot sex and a whole lot of fun!
I loved 90% of the characters in this book, the love and support everyone had for one another was brilliant.Val was such a strong lady, she just had to work out her past insecurities and boy was Jay the correct man for the job!! I love a strong woman and in this book we saw a few of them and all their men loved that about them.
The only characters I did not like were her “prick” of a father, Dan the dick and crystal (though I think she was just easily led and manipulated but I got an off vibe from her straight from the start)
Jay and Val you guys are one hot DIRTY couple, I love it
If you are looking for an easy quick hot book full of fun witty banter then you need this book in your life.
Thank you so much for the pleasure of reading it
I had been intrigued by Jay since we met him in Mister Moneybags. What we get is a truly heartbreaking story for Jay with how things had played out for him. Then you have Valerie who is just trying to make her way in the world without family interference. Her story is so twisted up and makes you just want to hug her for everything she goes through as well. These two together make your heart melt though. Together, they heal each other and they move on from everything that happened to them in the past!
I’ve been meeting so many new authors this week and I can’t choose my favorite.
I’ve been loving what I’ve read so far and I still have three more to go.
This new book is from the Cocky Hero Club and you must read them all.
They are all standalones and will melt your heart.
Janice M. Whiteaker is a new author to me like I’ve said before, and oh boy.
Her writing is so freaking awesome that I need more.
Dirty Liar is her latest release and explores the lives of Valerie and Jay.
Valerie
Jay was given the reputation of being a dirty liar. Every woman on the planet, look at him and think it.
One night at a bar, he tries to drown his pain in booze when he’s interrupted by a stunning woman.
Valerie needed a man. So what better way to find one at a bar. But she didn’t way a random guy. She wanted the Dirty Liar…
So good. Simple, perfect, and good.
Great plot, super engaging, and addicting. Once I started to read I couldn’t put it down.
These characters shared a great chemistry and it was perfect to see how everything turned out.
Chapter after chapter got me so caught up that I couldn’t stop reading it.
Love, loyalty, trust, desire are very present in this book as well as betrayal, lies, deceive, and unscrupulous people.
The extend people are willing to go to achieve their goals.
Jeez… Let’s talk about some greedy people
It was a perfect book with a bunch of hot stuff into the mix.
Oh, boy Janice… What a book this was. Perfect in every way.
Can’t wait for more from you. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Another fantastic story in the Cocky Hero Club world. Insanely intense passion and heat, a little angst and just all the feels!
I absolutely loved this twist to Mister Moneybag . I had actually wondered if there was actually been a real Jay Reed who Dexter Truitt was impersonating as. Jay Reed is a person and we finally get his side of the story , how Dexter Truitt lies to win Bianca literally turned his life upside down and a chance meeting with beautiful Valerie set in motion in putting everything back in order.
The plot was captivating and engaging. I literally devoured the book in one sitting . Both Jay and Valerie were perfect for each other . I loved the hot and crackling chemistry between Jay and Valerie. This book was a perfect chocolate sundae for me with all the garnishings .. Hands down this is the best twist to Mister Moneybag .
If you enjoyed Mister Moneybag you are sure to love Dirty Liar, do yourself a favor and don’t miss this book please. I can’t believe this is first time I have read this author, can’t wait to read more of her books
This is the first book I have read by the author and I cannot wait to read more. This is one empowering storyline that shows the power of one person to change the world and right a wrong. Valerie is a Canadian who moved to New York to get away from her controlling father and the man that he wanted her to marry. Not one to take kindly to being told what to do, Valerie embarks on a journey to set her own rules but comes up against a brick wall when she learns that her visa is about to expire. Jay is a man who used to get anyone he wanted, when it came to women, until he was outed as a dirty liar. Now he is ridiculed and may lose everything he holds dear. When Valerie approaches Jay in a bar, it is like the sun begins to rise again for him but can he trust that she does not have an ulterior motive? Readers will not be able to help becoming enmeshed in the lives of these two seemingly broken individuals who realize the strength they have when they work together. This is one storyline that really hits home that the love of a partner will make you better than you thought you could be. I volunteered to read a copy of this book.
This book was such a tribute to women in so many ways! How we lift up and support each other, regardless of the reason why. In this case, they supported one woman who believed the wrong thing and hurt so many people. But the fact of the power they wielded is nothing short of amazing.
But along comes Valerie who has been controlled and manipulated by men her whole life and has finally broken free and is attempting to make it on her own. She teams up with Jay Reed, the man whose life has been destroyed and is known as the Dirty Liar. Once they figure each other out, their broken parts fit together in the most perfect way. Valerie has a heart the size of NYC and as everyone remarks over and over in the book, she will never belong to just Jay, he has to share her with them all.
Valerie grows so much, making new friends, planning a fundraiser with Celine, and restoring Jay’s business. While doing this, she turns into the woman she was never allowed to be. The love scenes between Jay and Val are both awkward at times and yet so lovely that tears came to my eyes. Jay is such a good man and I felt so bad about what had happened to him. But he, too, blossomed under Val’s love.
Thankfully, with a lot of love and hard work, we got our very HEA. I even felt sorry for and ended up caring about Jessica, thanks to our Val. This girl is something really special! And Jay had the best friends who without we may not have had our happy ending! Love Love Love! Wish I could give it 10 STARS!!
This is my first story by this author and although I enjoyed the storyline it didn’t suck me in like some stories do. I did like the characters and the story itself overall. Worth a read.
Another amazing author I have found thru the cocky hero book club. I can’t not wait to read more from this author! Loved this book, I have not read mister moneybags so this was all new to me. Jay and Val were perfect for eachother, the banter had me giggling like a school girl. There is no way you cant fall in love with these two
Dirty Liar by Janice M. Whiteaker and is a part of the Cocky Hero Club series. This can be a standalone book if you wish to do so. This is the story of Valerie Berdard and Jay Reed. Jay has been labeled a Dirty Liar which has cause his life to spiral down. Now a few months later things haven’t changed to much until a chance meeting with Valerie. Valerie is breaking free for the control that has been on her to show that she can stand up and do things herself. When she meets Jay and learns what happened to him she knows that isn’t who he is. These two end up working together become a team to help each other. Enjoyed their story.
If you’ve been wondering about Jay after reading Mr. Moneybags this is the book for you!
The author did a nice job fleshing out Jay and Valerie’s characters and bringing their story to life. There are some sweet moments between them as they get to know each other better with some twists that worked well to keep the plot moving.
Thank you to the author for providing an ARC for an honest review.