Turn-ons… adding any complications to the mix—my son, my bar…well, that’s about it. But that’s enough for a guy like me.
It’s the cupcakes. It’s gotta be the cupcakes she bakes that keep me coming back for more. The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, right? Apparently, it’s a direct target to his junk, too.
Did I forget to mention that she’s my buddy’s daughter… another member of the Single Dads Club’s daughter?
Ava might say she can handle being friends-with-benefits, but I’m not sure she can. Unfortunately for her, I’m too selfish of a prick to care—until I do.
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I loved the book. Dane is a funny and entertaining character. All of the characters in the book are very likeable and engaging…I can’t put books by Piper Rayne down!!
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This is my first Piper Rayne book and I’ve gotta say that I was not disappointed. I loved Dane and Ava’s characters and couldn’t get enough of them. This book is steamy & hot and oh so funny. I look forward to reading the other books in the series.
It’s official … I’m in love with this series 🙂 It isn’t just the concept of the single dads, it’s Piper Rayne. Damn but they are fun to read!
So Dane is a confirmed one and done kinda guy. He doesn’t hide it. He is actually quite clear on this. But then Ava happened. Bwaahahahahahahaha. This chic is ridiculously perfect to bring this boy down a peg. She is smart and sassy and the banter between them will have you ON THE FLOOR! #TrueStory Their chemistry is undeniable from the start. But you know it’s gonna be denied, right?! And instead of accepting the relationship that is clearly meant to be, OH NO, we’re gonna have ourselves a friends with benefits thing. Yes … that’s how this will work.
Let the games begin …..
The book is told in dual POV so you’re in both their heads, which is a very good thing if you’ve read Real Deal. I say this because if you’re like me, you probably went into this book a little skeptical about Dane. He wasn’t exactly painted with a whole lot of depth of character in Real Deal. However, you will be tremendously surprised with him. #TRUST I think you’re going to be tremendously surprised with the entire package that is Dirty Talker: A Single Dads Club Romance!
I went into this book with serious trepidation. I really disliked Dane in the first book. This book helped redeem him. Dane’s character is less attention whore, and more loving father and all around nice guy. Dane and Ava start with the usual trope, I’m not relationship material, let’s be mutually exclusive friends with benefits. Great character development, especially learning how Dane became a member of the single dad’s club. If Dane put you off in the first book, you will be pleasantly surprised by this book.
Another absolutely amazing book by Piper & Rayne!!! I knew they wouldn’t disappoint me in this book but I had no idea that this book would exceed my expectations so far and catapult into the #1 spot. Even Dane is now my #1 book boyfriend in the world of Piper Rayne! I have never wanted a book not to end so bad before in all my life. I literally put it down and picked it up hoping that somehow, someway more pages had magically appeared. I also devoured this book page by page, word by word in just a couple of hours. I did not put my kindle down until every last word was read. I honestly didn’t think they could get any better but they keep proving me wrong after ever book!! And Dane, oh lord have sweet mercy Dane, he is so much more than what meets the eye and I can’t wait for everyone to get to know my man more. (Lol) But I have always loved him and his humor and just getting to know that sweet side and that dirty Talker that he is was so rewarding. And Ava was not at all what I was expecting and that was such a nice surprise. And like I said single dad’s is one of my weaknesses and I can’t wait to get underneath Garrett and learn all about him!! If you still are living under a rock and haven’t heard of the magical unicorn team of Piper Rayne then you need to start by reading them now!!!! I highly recommend any and all of their books!!!
Let me start by saying I was not a fan of Dane in Real Deal; however, after reading Dirty Talker he has definitely become my favorite. Dane had me laughing one moment and wanting to slap him upside the head in the next but he absolutely won me over and his chemistry with the fun, beautiful, sassy Ava was off the charts sexy as sin! I’m in awe of Piper Rayne because each time I read another book it’s better than the last!
Dane takes his womanizing seriously. He is convinced that settling down is not for him. Ava is busy getting her bakery opened and successful so she believes that a friends with benefits arrangement could be perfect. Once she discovers that there is another side to Dane that few see, she knows she is in trouble. This story is written in first person from dual POV.
I loved Ava. She is like a lot of us who believe we can settle for less than we deserve- until we can’t. Dane really doesn’t believe he has more to give her- until he does. His son, Toby, is adorable and he too falls for Ava. I love the relationship that Dane and Toby share. I love how quickly Ava falls for Toby and for Dane. I love the chemistry and heat between them- very hot. I love that they make each other better. I really love their HEA. This was a very enjoyable read for me.
Funny, captivating an enjoyable story. Didn’t care for Dane much at the beginning but he proved me wrong.
I would give this book 3.25 Stars. I did like it better than the first book. It wasn’t laugh out loud funny, but it did provide the occasional smile or smirk.
Dane was COMPLETELY unlikable in the first book, Read Deal. After reading this one, I felt like he was done a real disservice in book 1. I really started to like Dane. He was sweet, honest, kind, helpful around the community, and committed to helping Ava’s bakery become successful. I felt the same about the sex scenes as I did in the first book. They were tedious.
I thought it was an interesting twist that Dane felt like he had nothing to really offer Ava in terms of a relationship. I also started to see a recurring theme with these single Dads. Usually it’s the woman in the book that feels inadequate. I have to give it to the women I have read about so far, they eventually stand up for themselves and demand that they no only deserve more, but they want more from the relationship.
I also thought the Dane, Toby, and Sara issue added a nice little twist to this book. I did think that a few issues were wrapped up and resolved in somewhat of a rushed fashion.
Once again, I felt the narrators did a good job with the characters. They guided Dane and Ava very nicely into their HEA.
After reading ‘Real Deal’ I was so sure that I would not like ‘Dirty Talker’ because, well… lets face it, Dane was a douche canoe. He remains true to that image at first in this book as well, that is until his layers begin to peel back and you see the true Dane. He’s finally met his match in Ava and the wild ride begins. These characters are realistic and both show so much growth throughout this story along with a passion that ignites the pages, or melts your Kindle in my case. Do NOT skip this one! Standalone, HEA.
I liked Dane when I read about him in the first book so I was surprised readers didn’t. What’s not to like he’s charming and a single dad enough said.
I enjoyed his story and finding out he’s a better guy than people would think. He’s amazing
with Toby, that makes me swoon right there.
Ava and Dane are an amazing couple I liked them together.
I’m looking forward to Garrett story and hope he gets his head out of his ass like Dane did.
What a sweet, sweet second installment of the Single Dads Series. You had an introduction to Dane and Ava in the first book of the series Real Deal. This is their story. At first you want to dislike Dane for his manwhore ways but you will see the reason why and come to love him by the end. I always have had a soft spot for dirty talkers and Dane and Ava take the cake! Ava is strong, independent and isn’t afraid of taking what she wants. There are some laugh out loud moments in this and some super hot moments too. Don’t deny your sweet tooth and take a bite out of this! Well done ladies, well done!
Now this book is a great example of how you redeem a character. Like many, I really couldn’t stand Dane in the first book in the series, Real Deal. I thought he was an idiot, if we’re being honest. I didn’t think there was anyway these authors were going to make him into someone I would even slightly care about. But I’m happy to say they proved me wrong- I may have even shed a tear or 2!
Things started out a little rough, with Dane still acting the fool. But as he and Ava spent more time together his real personality came out and he showed himself to be a good guy. Sure he was still a little over the top, but he’s a great friend and an amazing dad- there’s no denying that fact. And as the book went on he was able to weasel himself into my heart, there’s a lot more to him than I ever expected and I was pleasantly surprised.
So I’d just like to offer Piper Rayne an apology. I seriously didn’t think I’d ever say this, but I’m a Dane fan. Well done ladies, well done.
A month or so, I received an ARC for a Piper Rayne book, Real Deal, which was book #1 in the Single Dad’s Club. Excellent book! But, there was this one guy….a total douche to be honest…Dane. I mean, he’s got a dirty mouth which is totally hot, but his actions? Blah. I was not looking forward to book #2, which is Dirty Talker. Honestly, I thought about just skipping over his book.
I WAS SO VERY, VERY WRONG ABOUT DANE.
I enjoyed how the book started out with a note from Dane explaining himself. I knew right then and there that this book was going to throw me for a loop. I had a feeling I was going to fall for Dane, big time.
Dane owns Happy Days and is cocky, arrogant man who knows what he wants. Ava is the one night stand that has reappeared as the owner of the Mad Batter bakery across the street from him. The minute Dane walks in the bakery, he knows it is owned by the girl, his secret fling, that has been occupying his mind.
Knowing they have something smoking hot between them, an exclusive friends with benefits relationship would work perfectly, for the both Dane and Ava. Even though they think it’s nothing more than sex and friendship, the entire town of Climax Cove is talking about the baker and the bar owner spending a lot of time together.
Can Ava and Dane just have a casual sex only relationship? What happens when feelings get in the way? Will Dane ever be able to be the man who commits?
The relationship between Dane and Ava was mind-blowing right from the start. The push and pull between the two, the freaking HOT sex, and just how their relationship evolved was magical.
I enjoyed how the characters from the Modern Love series are once again brought in seamlessly. And you can’t forget the talk of the “unicorn cock” 🙂
There is a twist…a MAJOR one I did not see coming. I was utterly shocked. Well done, Piper Rayne, VERY well done! It changed EVERYTHING! Right then and there, I fell in love with Dane Murray and his damn groin cleavage!
This story takes a turn and you know Dane ends up making a mistake. But when Dane finally mans up to fix what he’s done? He is truly one incredible guy, not at all like the one I read about in the first Single Dad’s Club book. Throw in Toby, Dane’s son, into the mix and their story is one I will not soon forget.
The writing team of Piper Rayne is one of the best out there. It is impossible to tell that this book is not written by one person…and written well.
This is the second book in the Single Dads Club. It’s a stand alone abruptly do not have to have read the 1st book but I recommend it. Dane is a manho yep one of this guy’s who sleeps with the girls but never has a relationship . He has a son so think of the fine example that sets.
Then there is Ava. Ava’s dad owns and runs the summer camp and Ava met Dane and his son there. Now she owns Mad Batter a Bakery in Climax Cove.
This book is really enjoyable to read. It was fun to catch up with some characters from other Piper Rayne books as well as meet new ones that we know we will get to know soon in the next book 5 star read!!