From New York Times bestseller Kendall Ryan comes a delicious new standalone romance featuring an accidental Vegas wedding and a totally perfect alpha hero. Remember that time you accidentally woke up in Vegas married to your hot younger guy friend? That’s basically my life right now. Mistakes were made, okay? He’s too young for me. Twenty-three to my thirty. And he’s saving himself for the … to my thirty. And he’s saving himself for the right girl.
Yup. Apparently I’ve married the last alpha-male virgin on the planet. And my stubborn, oddly traditional, new husband doesn’t want a divorce.
He wants me.
Complicated doesn’t even begin to cover it.
Down and Dirty is a sexy romp with a hero you’ll melt for and a relatable, sassy heroine you’ll love. If you’re a fan of steamy romances with laugh out loud moments, grab yourself a copy– you won’t regret it!
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A fun and sexy book!
I really enjoyed Down And Dirty. It was sexy, fun and I totally fell in love with Landon. He’s sweet, handsome and had my heart racing. I loved that she is older than him and the banter from the other characters was hilarious.
This series is one that I ‘ve loved from the start and this was a great addition to it. If you like sweet, sexy, fun books dive into these. You’ll definitely find your future book boyfriend.
A fun and sexy book!
I really enjoyed Down And Dirty. It was sexy, fun and I totally fell in love with Landon. He’s sweet, handsome and had my heart racing. I loved that she is older than him and the banter from the other characters was hilarious.
This series is one that I ‘ve loved from the start and this was a great addition to it. If you like sweet, sexy, fun books dive into these. You’ll definitely find your future book boyfriend.
*Review by Michelle
Everyone knows that what goes on in Vegas stays in Vegas, right? Mistakes made at night do tend to shine brightly with the light of day, etc. Down and Dirty by Kendall Ryan takes us along that path, but with some totally new and unexpected twists. With the series title of Hot Jock #5 we know she is talking about fellas that make the girls swoon and stir, but while they may be Hot, these guys really are Real.
Landon is young, smart, energetic, considerate of others and just the amount of hotness to keep the girls coming back to the games for more. While he may be all those adjectives, he is also a man of strong moral, with the strength to maintain them. Even in the blinking darkness that can be a wild vacation, the man has his limitations.
Aubree just swoons confidence, and power. Many notice it but few understand the depths of her strengths. She is independent and giving. She is the woman that others look up to and hold close beside them. Aubree is adorable, sexy and she can hang with the fellas. In other words she is pretty damn perfect. Great opportunities come along once in a lifetime, or so it is said. But what happens when that number gets blurred.
Kendall Ryan never ceases to keep me smiling one minute, laughing the next and later, adjusting my sitting position. Down and Dirty offers no less of any of the above. But it does offer something we don’t normally get. It brings to the table the blind side of love…or falling in love. No matter what our characters try, seems their lives really are destined to coincide. For me their adventure made my day and lifted the spirits that make me smile when it comes to romance.
Kendall Ryan, this is another great story and I cannot find enough stars to put on it, cause 5 just are not enough. Great job and looking forward to the next one.
Down and Dirty is book 5 in the Hot Jocks series and it was so good. Landon and Aubree were so good. We have had glimpses of them in the other books in this series but now it is their turn to have their story told and it was so much fun. Their story is a little different because she is older but age is just a number right. What made their story fun was that their relationship didn’t start out with them dating, they got married after a drunk night in Vegas. It was fun watching them navigate around and learn about each other. Were they able to finally figure it out and realize that they were meant for each other or was the time they spent together not worth it? You will have to read to find out.
I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
4.5 Stars!
“He tastes like red wine and bad decisions, and although I haven’t had a sip of alcohol since that night, one taste of him and I feel instantly drunk.”
Down and Dirty is the 5th book in the Hot Jocks Series, but can be read as a stand-alone novel. Down and Dirty follows the story of Aubree and Landon. Aubree and Landon are total opposites and their lives have them headed in two completely different directions, but one drunken night in Las Vegas is about to turn their worlds upside down…
Aubree and Landon are two characters that just make you fall instantly for them. Aubree is a fantastic friend, but doesn’t have time for relationships. She’s smart, sassy and completely independent. And then we have Landon. Landon is the younger man, who is on top of his game. He too has reservations when it comes to love and relationships. When you look at all of these facts, these two characters shouldn’t work. They are complete opposites, but you know what they say, opposites attract. And the chemistry between these two burns hotter than ever.
For me, Landon & Aubree’s story takes the cake. I am a huge sucker for these accidental/drunken mistake wedding stories. I mean these types of stories are just so much fun and Kendall Ryan totally knocked it out of the park with Down and Dirty. I was hooked on Landon and Aubree from their very first encounter. The more I read, the more invested I became. I devoured this book in just under 3 hours. That’s right under 3 hours. If that’s not an indication of how much I enjoyed this story, than I don’t know what is? There was just something about Landon and Aubree. I was head over heels in love with the two of them and loved watching them trying to navigate their way to a happy ending. I loved their will they/won’t they moments. Landon was such a sweet guy. He was everything I could possibly want from a book boyfriend. He had me swooning one moment, and breathless in the next. He gave Aubree a run for her money and I just couldn’t wait to see how it would all play out in the end.
Down and Dirty was a fantastic read from beginning to end. It was smartly written and entertaining. I loved the characters and couldn’t stop myself from devouring their story. I thought this story had just the right amount of humor, steam, angst and drama. Down and Dirty hit all the marks for me and is an instant favorite!
I am absolutely in love with the Hot Jocks Series, but I really think this is my favorite so far! Landon and Aubree’s story was amazing! I love that it was a reverse age gap! And, not going to lie, I LOVE that he was the virgin in this story! Whew! Laugh out loud funny, sweet and extremely sexy this book has everything!
I am absolutely loving the Hot Jock series by Kendall Ryan so much! In Down and Dirty we get such a fun and charming story about an accidental marriage, one hot alpha and the older woman he wants to keep as his own! Landon is 23 and a rookie for the Seattle Ice Hawks and he fits right in with the team. When the they head to Las Vegas to celebrate, imagine his surprise when he wakes up married to Aubree.
Though Landon wants to give their marriage a try, Aubree, who is older, wants out. Can Landon change her mind? I loved their steamy chemistry and banter, even as they get to know each other and find their way together. They were so different from each other and yet seemed to fit well together! Another must-read from Kendall Ryan!
Happy reading!
What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay there. Aubree and Landon have great chemistry together but that gets put to there’s the after their drunken Vegas shenanigans. Landon was just swoon-worthy with his need to make everything work and trying his best. I was frustrated with Aubree but understood her struggle too. The friendships are amazing and fun. I ended up reading this all the way through (and into the middle of the night) because it flowed so well. We never do get an explanation as to Landon’s conversation with his dad but in the end, it all worked out. Can’t wait for the next story.
Omg I Landon!!
You can’t go to Vegas for a joint bachelor/ bachelorette party without at least 1 couple drunkenly eloping. Except Aubree and Landon aren’t a couple. Landon’s the rookie for the ice hawks and has the hots for Aubree but she only sees him as a guy 7 years younger than she is and not even a possibility. Until the next morning when Aubree wakes up next to Landon wearing a 3 carat diamond wedding ring and a marriage license. They’re friends were in on it too!! Landon wants to make it work, but Aubree is too afraid to let anyone in and she just got a job promotion in Canada. She reluctantly agrees to try…. but doesn’t want Landon to know. But Landon is keeping a big secret too… can they ever trust each other enough to make their marriage work?
This is the 4th installment of the Hot Jocks series by Kendall Ryan, and I honestly can’t choose my favorite couple cause I love them all. I have such a soft spot for Landon though… being a rookie without a long term contract is hard, and he is just the sweetest guy ever!!
I highly recommend this series and especially Down and Dirty if you are a fan of hockey, romance, surprises, and comedy.
I recieved an ARC for my honest review.
A drunken Vegas marriage, a couple who is commitment shy, and a virgin hero. Landon is the newest rookie for a professional hockey team. He is 23, sweet and hot. Aubree is 30, independent and not looking for a commitment. They both stumble a bit when they wake up married in Vegas Landon is willing to give it a shot. A father who has been married and divorced 4 times makes him not want to give up right away. Aubree I’d concerned about the age difference and not having to depend on a man for everything like her mother. You will fall in love with Landon immediately. He learns quickly and has the patience to move at Aubree’s pace. Aubree has a secret. As they grow closer it gets harder for her to reveal it. It has the power to destroy their fledgling relationship. Great story with likable characters, fun banter and just enough drama.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
My favorite couple in this series!!! Landon was totally swoony!
Waking up in Vegas after a close friend’s bachelor/bachelorette party with an unexpected spouse was totally shocking. They barely even knew each other, other than their mutual physical attraction. She’s ready to run. He wants to give their marriage a real shot. What better way to get her to stay than to woo her. It’s time to date your wife.
Their relationship may have started backwards, but even with his youth, Landon has all the right moves. Aubree is reluctant at first, but saying no to that body or that smile becomes irresistible.
The swoon will hit you hardcore. He may be a rookie on the ice, but when it comes to Aubree he has all the right moves…well almost.
He’s all in and he’s going to do his best to get her there too.
Landon is sexy and when he pulls out his alpha, you won’t be able to guard your heart. He slowly wins Aubree over and their fall is sweet.
This slow burn romance quickly became my favorite of the series. Landon was eager to please and pulled out all the stops for his wife. He was easy to love. Aubree was sassy but could not help but give in to this man. Their chemistry was steamy! A great addition to this hockey series.
Down and Dirty is book five in the Hot Jocks series by Kendall Ryan. This is a sports, older woman, younger man, friends to lovers romance. I fell in love with these two characters.
Landon Covington is a twenty three year old rookie for the Seattle Ice Hawks. He loves playing for the team but doesn’t get much ice time yet. He’s found a great group of friends and Seattle is feeling like home.
Aubree Derrick is thirty years old and works for the team’s charity organization. She came right into this organization right out of college and has worked her way up. She loves her job helping the children of Seattle.
It’s Becca and Owen’s dual bachelor and bachelorette party in Las Vegas and the whole group is there. Landon and Aubree knew each other although not well. Landon especially had noticed Aubree. But what happens when the drinks start freely flowing? You wake up the next morning with a huge rock on your finger and a marriage certificate laying on the desk!
I enjoyed this book so much! Both Aubree and Landon had their issues. Both had reasons for doubting that true love exists. Where Aubree just avoided relationships all together and concentrated on her career, Landon believed that the woman he would love forever was out there and he decided to save himself for her.
Don’t let Landon’s twenty three year old status fool you. He was what might be considered an old soul. And he was most definitely an alpha, take charge man. These two were so perfect together. Was this just a drunken mistake? Or was it their subconscious telling them to pay attention, that this is the one for you?
I loved everything about this book and couldn’t put it down. I had to know how things were going to turn out. Now I can’t wait for the next book in the series, Grant and Anna’s story in Wild for You.
Don’t mind me. I’m just over here fanning myself. Like holy crap on a cracker this was smoking hot. I love an OW/YM (because I’m one of the “olds” now) and they are so rare but then you add a virgnin H. *Chefs kiss* But seriously, this book was well written, I liked both MC’s which sadly it seems like that never happens anymore. The MC’s actually communicated with each other. This was sweet and fun and deserves all of those stars. Now excuse me while dive into the previous books in this series.
I cannot get enough of this series! Ryan continues to wow me with her swoony, sexy jocks that have me falling head over heals in love every single time.
Landon Covington might be my favorite of them all. when he wakes up in Vegas married, he decides to make the marriage work and gives it his all. He had me swooning hard and I loved him from the start.
Aubree took me a minute to warm up to but she turned out to be a great character that I could totally see myself being friends with.
I loved Aubree and Landons story! I can’t wait to see what Ryan brings us next!
I enjoyed this story so much. Aubree and Landon are acquaintances who drunkenly and impulsively decide to get married for fun while in Vegas. In the cold light of day, Aubree is all for getting an annulment whereas Landon is reluctant to let her walk away. We get to know them as they get to know each other. From the start it’s clear Landon is all in but it seems as though Aubree might have one foot out of the door.
Aubree and Landon are very likable characters. She is a strong, intelligent, self-reliant woman and Landon has to be the most sweetly genuine male character I have ever read. He’s honest and sincere, all man with a touch of boyish charm, and I adored him. Their story is warm and inviting. Their romantic journey makes for a great read. 4.5 stars.
I am voluntarily reviewing an advance reader copy of this book.
Holy Hotness Alert! I was hooked from the beginning. It’s positively brimming with clench-your-thighs-together chemistry, toe-curling, turn you into a melting puddle of goo, and heartwarming romance. Made me want to jump through the pages!! Really great older woman, and younger, virgin, hockey rookie romance.
“Down And Dirty” is a perfect combination of old and new. We get to hang out with old favorites and at the same time we are introduced to some more new characters that will get their own story.
The witty banter, the heat, their chemistry, and sincere affection between Landon and Aubree, was everything. I must confess I had been looking forward to reading this story about Landon Covington. But he totally caught me off guard. He is without a doubt one of the swoon-iest, most adorable, and lovable book boyfriend I have ever come across. OMG!! The guy is so smooth and sweet. And he sure knows how to be charming. He’s definitely a keeper.
Aubree doesn’t see Landon coming and is thrown totally for a loop when she wakes up married in Vegas. Unable to handle the situation at first she sets out to push Landon away. But Landon will surprise her at every turn.
Another great addition to this sexy as sin, sport romance series. Landon’s body will leave you drooling, and his mouth will leave you swooning. I can’t wait for “Wild For You” Grant and Ana’s story which is up next in this series.
Received an early copy in exchange for an honest review.
5 Stars for Down and Dirty book 5 in the Hot Jocks Series
I loved everything about Landon Covington and Aubree Derrick’s story, it was fun, witty, romantic and very entertaining and if friends to lovers is a genre you love you won’t want to miss this gem.
What starts off as a drunken mistake in Las Vegas soon turns into so much more as these friends finally realise the feelings they have for each other is more than just friendship. Aubree may be older but that doesn’t stop the fear she feels when it comes to Landon and relationships in general so will Landon convince her that night wasn’t a mistake made in the heat of moment or will she walk away from her best chance at a life filled with love and happiness…..
Guess you need to read the book to find that out.
This is a beautiful story of friendship, love and loyalty and I highly recommend it to all romance lovers. The characters are adorable but it’s their road to happiness that will really draw you in, another great read from the very talented Kendall Ryan.
This is the fifth book of the Hot Jocks series, and it can be read as a standalone-I have! This age gap, accidental marriage book features Landon and Aubree. At 23, Landon is the rookie on the Seattle Ice Hawks. Aubree, who is thirty, works hard for a non-profit. I loved Landon’s character. He’s a strong man, who is respectful; he respects himself, he respects women, and he respects commitment. Landon is slow and patient, while Aubree is holding back. I loved watching their story unfold, it was so sweet and wonderfully written. I’ll be catching up on the first four books in the series!
I received a copy of this book. My honest opinion is voluntarily provided.
Who would have thought that one drunkin night in Vegas would lead to the something you didn’t think you were ever going to have .. a husband !! Aubree Derrick was one smart, independence woman but when she finds herself married .. YES I SAID MARRIED .. to the Rookie of the Seattle Ice Hawks Hockey Team she know her heart will not be able to take the 6’ 4” sexy as sin Landon Covington.
Yes there age difference is a big thing for her to get over .. wait get over .. Can she get over the age difference and try to make this marriage really work or will Landon tru to hard and push her away .. being she is so strong and independent can she get used to someone taking care of her after being in her own all of these years ??
Landon doesn’t take there marriage lightly .. when he said I DO he meant it .. can he convince Bree to give him a shot and date him or will work, life and friends get in the way ??
Besides the loving, warm, all hearts strings laid on the table story I LOVED SEEING THE REST OF THE TEAM !! And yeah another wedding !! Soooooo Gooooddddd !! Can’t wait for more !
Down and Dirty is the fifth standalone in the Hot Jocks series by Kendall Ryan. I am so obsessed with this team of hot hockey players and the women they fall for. We saw a tease of Landon and Aubree’s story at the end of Crossing the Line and I was so excited that the rookie was next up in this fantastic series.
Vegas wedding. Yep. I said it. That’s what happens when you flirt for just a few hours while drinking in Sin city. You wake up with a hangover and a new husband. A hot AF husband who doesn’t have any intentions of getting an annulment even if your first kiss was after saying I Do. And when that husband tells you that he is a virgin? You are in shock. How can this man, this sweet, sexy, and protective man who plays professional hockey for living still be a virgin? Aubree didn’t know but when he wants to date her, she agrees to try.
Landon liked her from the moment he saw her. He didn’t give a shit about their age difference. She was feisty, sweet, and has curves for days. And now, she was his wife and he took that seriously. He wanted to try to make this work. For real even if he teammates thought it was a big joke at first. He was all in. He didn’t know what he was doing but he wanted to date his wife. Wanted to make her happy. Wanted to learn about her. Wanted to be there for her. He might be younger than her but he was serious even if she wasn’t so sure.
Awe! Landon is so damn cute. He might be a virgin but he was no saint in the bedroom. I thought it was perfect that they went slow and didn’t just jump right into marital bliss. And it’s not an easy ride for these two. They were not the best of friends or anything like that. They didn’t know much about each other. Will they stay married or will they part ways once they do?
Overall…it’s a fun, sexy, and sweet read. I laughed. Swooned. Got hot and bothered. And laughed so more. It had the perfect blend of it all. I can’t wait for the next book!
Quotes:
“Are you okay?”
“No, I’m not fucking okay,” I whisper back. “Why would I be even a little okay with this?”
“Oooh,” Owen hollers from across the table. “Are the newlyweds having their first lovers’ quarrel already?”
I almost chuckle at her response. One key benefit to still being a virgin? I eat pussy like a fucking Jedi knight.
Sorry, not sorry.
Falling for Aubree is like playing goalie without pads, and the hits just keep on coming.