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I don’t know why I waited so long to read this story but I’m so happy to have read it. I love the three persons point of view and that the ending wasn’t so obvious. It’s a perfect love story with just the right amount of laughs.

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What can I say that I haven't already about Rachel Van Dyken? There's probably not a lot. I love her work and really can't get enough of it, and Dirty Exes was no exception.

I wasn't really sure what to expect from this book, but it hooked me from the first page. It was a light-hearted and humorous read that was the perfect break from the stresses of exams. It made me smile, was a little silly, and had some hot moments.

I'm also glad the characters ended up with who they did. For a moment I thought they might end up in different couples, which I wouldn't have enjoyed so much. But they didn't. Blaire and her guy were a good match. They bounced off each other and worked.

Overall, another enjoyable read from this author.

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I love the premise...I love the witty, sassy determination and sheer ‘if it can happen it will’ to Blair. Rachel has a real gift for making it hard for me to choose between the two men...holy crap....I lean one way then a chapter later I’m rooting for the other with no clue how the hell our leading is going to choose cause I sure can’t.

You get two men to love, a woman to throw dagger eyes at and lots of snorting laughter. High angst and a pretty great read!

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I found the story rather funny. I loved the relationship between Colin and Blaire. The only thing I wish was not in the story was the focus of Jessie and Isla. I understand Jessie's part and Isla's individually, and I just wish stayed fully on Colin and Blaire instead of showing a hint of the next relationship when I selfishly just want to read about Colin and Blaire. That's probably just me though.

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This was such a fun book and not what I expected. I loved this book and this author. Rachel Van Dyken is a must read author for me.

Blaire found herself in a life changing position when she caught her husband cheating on her with her best friend. She meets another woman that same night who had been cheated on as well. Blaire and Isla form a PI firm and help women uncover the truth about who they’re with. The situations Blaire finds herself in had me laughing. She is a fun, smart character that I loved.

This book has a lot of humor as well as steam in it. I loved the story line and banter between the characters. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.

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I love van Dyken's work but I didn't sadly gel with this tale. It felt that the hero swapped mid point (which I preferred) but it made for a weirdly disjointed read. I didn't love the investigative aspect of it as I didn't buy into the rationalisation of sticking with the case. I will still read #2.

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I am so excited about this series. This was such a great start. I absolutely can't wait to read more. This book was sexy and funny and so sweet. I loved every minute of reading this story. The storyline was fresh and unique and I fell hard for the characters in the story. I can't wait to see what Rachel Van Dyken will come up with next.

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This women always leaves me with a smile on my face and a happy squishy feeling in my heart. This book is no different. Blaire and her friend Isla own a PI agency where they catch cheaters in action enter Jessie the boy who got away and is Blaires "what if" of her life. But a complication arises when Blaire meets Colin the sexy sweet funny cocky Tarzan who happens to Jessies best friend. So Blaire needs to stalk Jessie to find out if he's cheating. And I'm the meantime Colin playboy millionaire begins to persue Blaire. What a crazy love triangle! Who will Blaire fall for her ex what if, or sweet sexy Tarzan boy?!

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4.5 Stars

Blaire has a successful P.I. service with her friend Isla. They met each other on the same night they both found out their significant others were cheating. This started their business, Dirty Exes. Not only do they catch cheaters (both men and women), but they out them on Facebook Live. They've never made a mistake and pride themselves on helping people.

But when a client brings Blaire in the orbit of the one who got away, former NFL quarterback, Jessie Beckett, she can't help but be confused about her feelings about the case and him. Everything is telling her that this is a second chance and that Jessie can't be as bad as his wife is telling her. But she has a job to do and she has to put her personal feelings aside.

Things start to get more confusing for Blaire when she is caught spying by the sexy, tattooed, man-bun, businessman, Colin and Jessie's best friend. Blaire doesn't understand her feeling for this guy and when she finds out that he's more intimately related to the situation than she thought, she is more confused than ever.

I really enjoyed this book/audiobook. Especially because it was from three POV's. That's very different. Also the people you think are going to be together are turned around. I loved it. I am kinda upset that I didn't wait for the second book to come out to read/listen to them back to back. I guess I will have to re-read this one when the second one comes out.

The only reason I'm not giving it a full 5 stars is because it got a little slow at the very end. It was so funny and entertaining then dragged for a chapter or two. But I still loved.

Really enjoyed. Highly recommend.

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Once again Rachel gives us a book full of fun-loving characters that you fall for the minute you meet them! Full of laughter and hijinks. Gotta love a PI who isn’t the best at her job and two hotties who keep her busy.

Dirty Exes is one of my all-time favorite books by RVD. It’s on my Must Read List for 2018 and will definitely make it to my Top Reads for the year.

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Fun, sweet and totally swoony! I think I would love anything to do with Mr Ian Hunter (Matchmakers Playbook) So getting to know his sister, Blaire was a hoot! I haven’t laughed this hard throughout a novel in a long time. Laughing aside there were also raw real emotions, and broken hearts to prove it. I didn’t realize this was a “sports” book bc the Hero, if you will, is a football superstar and also Blaires ex! She’s a woman on a mission as her PI form hisbhired to investigate his cheating ways. This was a quick read and another RVD success, so bummed we don’t get more until fall!

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Usually I think of RVD's Wingmen Inc series as stupid simple romances where the snark-attitude-top dog personas for the dudes come off real clear. That series was sort of fun. I was thinking similarly with Liars Inc, but the first couple of sections were a toughie for me. I HATED Blaire and what she did for a living. Catching cheaters and being a PI -- no problem. Being pathetic and scarred after a divorce, putting oneself out for bait, propositioning oneself like a prostitute by baring chest and kissing on mouth a dude with ashtray lungs (ick, Isla): that says a lot about their low values. I had no respect for these gals. So how was I supposed to like them?

Things got better when Colin came on the scene. I was like, finally someone I think I could like.

But really, behind all this fluff, just really wish those early chapters were gone. I'm still revolted by them.

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I loved this so much, I read it twice! I seriously need more in this series!
Only thing I need to say is the epilogue is confusing, It's supposed to be Colin's POV but it gets confusing when it randomly switches to Blair's POV on the last page in the middle of Colin talking/thinking from his... I don't think it was supposed to do that.

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Dirty Exes is the first book in the Liars, Inc. series which is actually a spinoff from The Matchmaker's Playbook.  This is Blaire’s story (Ian's sister). I have not read The Matchmaker’s Playbook and had no issues following the story. With that being said….

I loved this book! It was funny and sexy with a side of drama! The prologue was hilarious! Blaire and Isla have been hurt by their cheating exes. They turn lemons into lemonade by starting Dirty Exes, a PI firm that goes after cheaters. They gather evidence and often times post it to Facebook live, humiliating the cheater. Although they are successful, they have anger and trust issues because they were cheated on.

"I was so focused on retribution, on not focusing on the past, that I was barely staying sane."

Things get interesting when they are hired by Veronica Beckett. She is married to ex-NFL player Jessie Beckett, Blaire’s first love. Jessie broke Blaire’s heart when he was traded by the NFL. He never asked her to come along. Brokenhearted, Blaire married a “safe” guy, who cheated on her. Blaire insists she can be professional and handle the situation with Jessie as a client. Jessie’s best friend, Colin, is an added piece of the puzzle, and nothing is what it seems! Is he friend or foe?

Rachel Van Dyken takes us on a wild ride! Husband’s, best friends, wives….cheater or not? The story takes a few turns that I did not expect. Perception versus reality. Fake versus real. Some really funny situations and some hot sexy time as well! There is also lots of banter between all of the characters. I was very surprised by the outcome.

“Let me make it up to you.”

“Sex won’t make this better.”

“Sex always makes things better, especially angry sex where I let you slap me.” He grinned."

"It was hard not to smile."

Next up…. Isla. Will Blaire’s tough-as-nails partner be able to move forward…..

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Rachel Van Dyken writes great books!! I finished overnight that is how great the book was! I recommend this book to everyone!!!

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I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book. I loved this book and can't wait for more from this series. This book is actually a spin off of Matchmakers Playbook but is a complete standalone and new series.
Blaire and her friend Isla own a business called Dirty Exes. It catches cheating spouses and blast them on Facebook.
Colin is beyond rich and is just looking for that one special woman to be his partner. He doesn't expect her to be on the floor of his bar hiding out.
This book was a very fun and entertaining easy read. It had me swooning over Colin hard and laughing at all the trouble Blaire gets into. Definitely recommend this book to everyone. Can't wait for more.

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Revenge with a side of whiskey.

Blaire had a few love-struck weeks years ago with the ex-NFL star Jesse Beckett and has compared everyone to him ever since. She had all the feels but apparently he only had a few because when he was traded he walked away with a hug, smile and a "I'll miss you." Blaire propelled from that "in the publication eye" relationship into one where she could finally just be herself, be normal. Jason was it, hers, meant to be...or so she thought. What he was really meant to be was the best two-timing snake in the history of forever. Blaire was heartbroken with the realization that the common factor in each of these relationships was her. Something about her just wasn't good enough. Then there's the anger. She never got over her husband cheating on her but that lovely situation thrust her into a new career and a brand new best friend. Blaire and Isla both know firsthand how it feels to be on the losing side of a marriage. What better way to let that anger out than to help other people catch their spouses in the dirty lies they tell and the other beds they are falling in? Dirty Exes was born and they were serving up revenge on a gold platter with a side of humiliation for dessert. Life is moving along and Blaire is ok, maybe not happy but somewhat satisfied with her life's direction at least she was until sh finds out her latest client just so happens to be Jessie Beckett. The one guy she still holds a flame for and the one fire he has yet to be able to extinguish. There's no easy way to go about this case. And then Colin enters the picture. Hot, cocky and charming Colin, who is also Jessie's best friend and seems to be completely taken with Blaire. He's willing to help her expose Jessie... for a price, and a steep one at that. Blaire is now caught in a weird past/present love triangle that leaves her head spinning and her heart pounding with the choices she has to make. Is the past where she wants to be or is her future brighter with her present?

Rachel has once again knocked us off our feet with a story that grabs us from the very beginning, shakes us up and then spits us out with a giant grin slapped on our faces. There's just enough humor for a few chuckles and amusement at the situations that Blaire gets herself stuck in. From the very beginning, you think you know which way the story will go but Rachel surprises us with a few twists that leaves us second-guessing ourselves. I adore the connection to the Matchmaker's stories because I absolutely loved those and this left me longing for the next story in the series. Another 5+ story Rachel. Please don't ever stop!!

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Rachel Van Dyken has become a new one-click author for me after this superb, entertaining and hilarious read.

Dirty Exes is the name of the company which is a PI business exposing dirty, cheating couples and Boy was it brilliantly put together. It’s run by two besties Blair’s and Isla, that I would love to have as my friends because they are scrumptiously classy in the most clumsy way that leaves you laughing your head off at times.

Blaire has a history of attracting the wrong guys. Her ex-husband cheated on her and Jessie, the one guy that got away that she really loved and cannot stop thinking about re-enters her life and everything just goes pear-shaped after that. You see, Jessie, is now one of the cheating men she needs to expose but all the facts have not been given to her about Jessie’s past.

Jessie is delicious. An ex-athlete and a body to die for, plus he is super sweet and really down to earth. Throw in his best friend Colin who is a hotel owner, and just as scrumptious, and available without the dramas of any exes hanging around. They do say when it rains it pours, so here lucky Blaire has a decision to make but who will the lucky man be.

You just have to read it to find out but I absolutely devoured this book. It’s definitely for the strong woman who has had enough of the bull that comes there way with men who are just not good enough for them.

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I never thought I would say it but I’m liking this series better than Wingmen, INC. I know right? These characters! Geez, I totally fell in love with them. They are absolutely hilarious. Yes, there is heat. It’s sexy but y’all it’s extremely funny. Blair is a trip. I don’t want to give anything away just trust me, you are going to love this.

Two scorned women who go into business as PI’s, righting wrongs and busting out those who cheat. It’s priceless. The author gave us a fantastic story with phenomenal writing. I’ll definitely re-read this one.

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Quick and fun! Mindless entertainment and I mean that in a good way! Overall I enjoyed it. I didn’t get the obsession with Jesse, and I felt like Blaire was more like 25 year old vs a 35 yo. But other than that! Grinned like an idiot the entire time I read it. And thank goodness for Colin.

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