*5 Stars*

ARC kindly received in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book. This has been my typical experience with RVD books so far, even though I haven’t read too many as yet.

Dirty Exes was just so much fun. It has got some heavy undertones, but for me this book was more fun than anything. I wanted that happy ending, and I wanted it with the one particular guy out of the two choices that Blaire has.

I loved all the characters, apart from the ones we aren’t supposed to like. Colin is just a ball of fun but a great guy underneath, Jessie is intense and needs to work back to being himself, Blaire is a woman on a mission but just needs to believe in herself again and have some fun, and Isla is an awesome best friend and quite fun as well when you get down to that layer. The four of them make for an entertaining novel that I sped through really quickly.

I really look forward to the next book in this series, can October please hurry up?

Yes yes and yes! This was fantastic!

I read this book in one sitting while on the plane on my way to New York (BookCon, post on that coming soon).

It follows the story of Blaire, a PI focused on exposing the cheaters of the world. She is good at it too.
Her new assignment however is on an old friend and flame, the boy from her dreams that left her in order to pursuit his football career. To treat him like any other client proves difficult, she loved him once and is still attracted to him. Luckily for her his best friend is willing to help her out a little. He is funny and friendly and she is captivated by him from the start. As he is with her... One impossible job, two men she is attracted to, a cheater to be exposed...

I loved this book!
I laughed and got goosebumps often.
Blaire was a hilarious character. Some of the situations she found herself in while doing her job where priceless. From the first to the last page she did not fail to make me smile.

Jessie, her ex, has a complicated life. Married but not married. It was hard to understand the guy and why he put up with the things he did. He cares a lot about Blaire but he also needs to get his affairs in order and that does not happen until the very end.

Collin, Jessies' best friend was a hoot. Everytime he talked I laughed. And the chemistry between him and Blaire was off the charts.

I cannot recommed this enough sunnies! Go Read!

Revenge is best served hot and dirty. Dirty Exes is the start of something fabulous. Van Dyken takes her smokin' style to satire. Blaire knows how to heal a broken heart. Don't get mad. Get even. She makes her living exposing lies. What happens when the biggest lie is the one she's told herself? The keeper of secrets is about to be exposed and it could be the best thing that ever happened to her. The thrill of the chase is only half of the fun.

"Don't ever apologize for eye-fucking, it's rude."

That quote right there is my new favorite. I laughed my ass off when I read it. I want a bumper sticker, a coffee mug, and a t-shirt, it's that awesome! I enjoyed the hell out of Dirty Exes. The dynamic duo, Blaire & Isla, started their PI firm to catch cheaters and help the jilted. Their fearless attempts to get the goods are creative and very successful. It doesn't hurt that they use Facebook Live to blast their evidence and embarrass the culprits, making them very popular on social media.

Yes, as I'm sure you've already guessed, the owners are victims of dirty exes and feel it's their duty to help others that don't deserve the same treatment. They've had a 100% success rate so far and feel very proud of their record and their service. It's not until they've already accepted a new client and are stalking the accused that Blaire finds out that he's her first love, Jessie Beckett, the ex–NFL star. The one that got away, the one she's never gotten over. The one that she compares all others to and they come up short. Surely he's not guilty, right? But she has a duty to find out the truth, so let the stalking commence.

I can't express how much fun I had reading this story. There were some awesome support characters that I loved and some others that made me wish for a voodoo doll and some pins. The witty banter was especially entertaining and the sweet love story had me swooning and reluctant to reach the end of the book. I'm thrilled that this is part of the Liars, Inc series and hope that means I will get to spend some more time with these incredible characters in future books. The line forms here...

RVD has done it again, she has brought us another series to be hooked on with characters that intrigue us and entice us into their worlds.

I loved the idea of this book, these scorned women starting up their own PI company to expose cheating spouses. Blaire had been in stiches with her #spygirl antics.

This book has me laughing out loud with the situations Blaire ended up in and the banter between her and Colin was so amusing to watch.

Even though there was a bit of a love triangle I have to say I was #TeamColin from the beginning even though Jessie was really sweet. Saying that I would have loved to be stuck in the middle between these hot AF men.

I cannot not wait for the next book in this series as I can only imagine the hilarious antics that are going to occur

ARC received in exchange for an honest review from Netgalley

Premise - Blaire is a co-owner if Dirty Exes, a P.I. firm that exposes cheating spouses. She runs into the man that got away, Jessie, and discovers that Jessie is the cheating spouse of her newest client.


I think I would have DNF this book early on if it hadn’t been an arc, so guilt and obligation kept me reading. While the book did not go the direction I thought it would take, I can’t say I would recommend it.

Blaire goes into the PI business after her husband cheats on her with her best friend. She’s very insistent that she is over this and she has moved on. It feels like lies though.

“This job was everything I needed to focus on so I didn’t lose my mind and mentally consider all the reasons why I was in that small office stalking cheaters and trying to find as much dirt on them as possible. It was my vengeance. My goal. It was also lonely.”

I think she was supposed to come off empowered but she just felt bitter. Also I didn’t like the fact that she had a history with the guy she was trying to catch cheating. Seems like a moral dilemma.

“Jessie, our client’s husband? You have a history with our guy? I mean, what the hell, Blaire! We can’t take her on as a client.”
“Hell yes, we can.” I gritted my teeth.
Uber driver looked ready to drop me off at the nearest psych hospital.
“Isla, it’s a lot of money and it’s our job to expose cheaters for what they are! So yes, I have a history with Jessie. But this is business, not personal.”

Thank you Ilsa, voice of reason.

Colin, Jessie’s best friend, was great and called out Blaire on the fact she wasn’t over being cheated on.

I can’t say I would recommend it. It had a few funny moments but I was too aggravated at Blaire to appreciate them

This is the first book I have read by this author and I loved it. This story has an interesting premise and great characters. Blaire is a cool chick. Her job is to catch cheating spouses. She is bitter and insecure, though, 'cause guys have either cheated on her or left her without a reason why. On her last job she sees Jessie, her brother's friend and an old hookup. The guy that left her for a football career without a backward glance. Turns out this meeting has a purpose. Jessie is married now and his wife has hired Blaire to catch him cheating. During her stakeout on Jessie, she finds unexpected help in Colin, Jessie's friend and all together hot, bun wearing guy. Two guys vying for Blaire's attention. Lucky girl. The "will they, won't they" scenario between Jessie and Blaire kept me entertained. I definitely will check out the next book in this series.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley for an honest review.

Outwardly, a scorned PI dedicated to embarrassing cheaters might not sound like the best backdrop for a love triangle. But Rachel Van Dyken provides a fun, funny, sweet and sexy read while successfully launching the first in her Liars, Inc. series.

When Jessie Beckett left Blaire to pursue his NFL career, she tried to move on but ended up marrying a cheating douche canoe she soon divorced and now firm, dedicated to catch and humiliate cheaters in the act, has been hired to investigate none other than Jessie. A difficult task given the fact that she never got over him. But his best friend Colin is willing to help, sort of. Mostly he’s been flirting with her from the moment they met while she was spying on Jessie in Colin’s hotel. She’s got sweet history with one and an incredible attraction with the other and now she has to decide.

Rachel Van Dyken’s effervescence shines through in fun, sassy and witty dialogue which is nicely balanced with the swoony moments full of emotion. The story has many share-tastic bits yet the plot is also rife with twists and turns that, if shared, would zap all the enjoyment out of the read. I can mention though that the tale is told from various points of view and that Jessie, Colin and Blaire are charming characters that easily made me smile and laugh. It was an unputdownable book which I’ve read several times since it landed on my eReader.

Dirty Exes is book #1 of the Liars Inc. series by Rachel Van Dyken. It is standalone contemporary romance told by several points of view with a happy ending.

Dirty Exes is an easy, fun read! The story line has good characters, some fun twists, a bit of angst and just the right amount of hot romance and it certainly didn’t end the way I first expected. It is a romance triangle that keeps you guessing.
I hope you take the time to read this next hit by Rachel Van Dyken!

Blaire has been cheated on and burned by her exes so she and her friend, Isla, started a very successful business helping others who have had the same problem. Little did she know that it would be a past love she was investigating, but enter his best friend, Colin, and the story take a fun turn. She struggles with her feelings of never being enough and Colin, the playboy, has his feet pulled out from under him when he realizes that he doesn’t want any other women, just Blaire. He has also broken the bro code and is trying to figure out how to tell Jessie, his best friend and Blaire’s ex boyfriend, that he wants her.
Jessie has been dealing with trying to get out of a broken marriage that his wife simply won’t let go of. She has accused him of cheating and that is why Blaire is back in his life.

This book is different in the style of writing from what I’m used to by Rachel van Dyken. I’ve read a lot of her books and they’ve been mostly 5 Star reads.
This book...not so much. It didn’t hold my attention. I really wanted it too, but struggled for most of the book. The love triangle and both guys weren’t my favorite. The obsession with an Ex that was only Blaine’s bf for three weeks was a bit much. I don’t think I’ll read book two in this series, even if it gives Isla her happy ending.

I received a copy of this eBook from the publisher and NetGalley for an honest review.

Whew, when they say hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, they were talking about Blaire. She's angry, hurt, and ready to take on the world of dirty cheaters. Male, female, it doesn't matter. If they cheat, then she exposes them on Facebook Live for the world to see. When her job forces her to cross paths with the ex that got away, she gets a little confused. Jessie is secretive, concious of public opinion, and aware that he let something good get away in Blaire. Add in Colin, Jessie's brash, cocky, and alpha best friend, and Blaire is in a world of trouble.

I have to say I absolutely loved the banter between Colin and Blaire and was immediately rooting for him to win her heart. I found Jessie to be a little bit whiney and annoying to be honest. I wanted to slap him silly and tell him to grow the f up. And then I wanted to shake Blaire when she was so focused on him. The love triangle between the three, while annoying, was entertaining to watch. The chemistry between Blaire and the one she chooses is explosive. And there's just tons of sexual tension (as well as other tension!) between the two. And the secondary characters are just as great. I absolutely love Isla.

I loved seeing Blaire recover from her heartache and watch her grow as a woman. There was a lot of depth to her character--she had both strengths and weaknesses on full display. Watching her take a chance on love again was gratifying. Add in a bit of intrigue and drama, and I was completely hooked. Like all of Rachel Van Dyken's stories, this one was both sweet and spicy with just enough heat to make me want to fan myself.

If you're looking for a story that'll make you sit on the edge of your seat and just maybe choose sides, this is the one for you. Van Dyken doesn't disappoint.

Another Hail Mary for RVD!! She did an awesome job on this book. It was unlike all her others in that it definitely did read like a screenplay. I'll admit that at first I was put off, however I trekked on and read it. It had been sitting on my kindle since probably February and I finally dived into the deep end and found that my favorite character was Beckett!! I loved Blaire but Jessie Beckett was my ultimate fan fave. Throw in Colin and Isla and you round out this witty romance that has you wondering who's gonna fall for whom? If you've already seen that there is a book coming out in October...then this will come as no surprise!! More Beckett! I'm looking forward to his book. If you haven't seen - Isla and Beckett are getting a book. These two books kind of remind me of Fraternize and Infraction and I loved those two. Again, I really think this is a wonderful addition to RVD resume.💜💜

Blaire loves to catch cheaters red handed. In fact, she has a business centered around that very thing. But, when her newest case involves the one that got away, Blaire is about to embark on a job that is about to get very personal...

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Blaire has been burned with every one of her past relationships. Since her failed marriage, where she found her husband cheating, she just hasn’t been able to bounce back. Forming her company that catches cheaters in the act, she has found a way to help women get answers and even revenge on the men they suspect are cheating on them.

When Blaire sees Jessie again, she is reminded of the relationship that she never got over, all her old feelings come rushing back... which might just be the worst possible scenario...

Jessie Beckett is an ex NFL Star, who married the wrong person, and he has been paying for it ever sense. In the midst of a divorce, when he sees Blaire again he immediately wants the relationship he once had with her back.

Colin is Jessie's best friend, hoping to help him get through this rough patch in his life. But, when he meets Blaire, she is someone who makes him want things that he hasn’t felt in a long time. He could see himself falling for her, if only it wasn’t for the bro code and the fact that Jessie was there first...

This book kept me guessing with a love triangle represented by a past Blaire always imagined going farther than it did and a present that is full of possibilities...

I really enjoyed this story, featuring the authors usual brand of entertaining characters, and fantastic groups of friends that you fall in love with. The love triangle was a little hard for me to get on board with, and when it played out, who ended up with who. But all in all this was a delightful read.

I received a complimentary copy of this book for my honest and unbiased review.

Dirty Exes by Rachel Van Dyken
Reviewer: Chelsea
Rating: 4.5 stars!!

I have loved almost all of Rachel’s books so I was super pumped to get this new books on my kindle!! I really loved the premise of this book! I was super happy with the new world Rachel created and how it tied into the Matchmakers series!!

Blaire lost who she thought was her great love only to have him back in her life and intermixing with her job as a PI finding cheaters. Now she has to rationalize what she’s been told about her long lost love with what she knew. Only to make matter complicated she finds herself attracted to his best friend!

Colin has been friends with Jesse, Blaire’s ex, for decades. Now he has to keep a secret from him when he starts to fall for Blaire! He is also related to Jesses wife, though he wishes he wasn’t.

I loved this cute yet steamy read and can’t wait for the next book!! I was a little disappointed with Jesse in the end. The way he treats Isla after he basically puts it past them only to bring it back up and make her pay later. Also the fact that he doesn’t even treat Blaire badly and she was one digging up the dirt on him!! I’m interested to see how Rachel can make him redeemable for his asshole actions.

Nevertheless I truly loved this book!! I want more from this couple! I wanted more in the epilogue too but I hope we will see them a lot in the next book!

One-Click approved!!

Love and Books
~Chelsea

What a fun,sweet and lighthearted story!Dirty Exes was exactly what I needed after reading three emotional books.From the first pages I have a smile in my face and I loved the story line so much.

The characters were lovely and the romance was perfect!I like the multiple POVS , it was nice getting in their heads and see what they are thinking.

I'm looking forward for the next book!If you are looking for a great story,a steamy romance and a brilliant plot this is perfect!

My 4 star review is posted on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2320098584?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1

It will be posted on blog and social media on release tour and links will be updated at that time.. UPDATED 6/6/18

4 stars
Blaire and her partner, Ilsa, have created a PI business where they follow, catch, and expose cheaters. They both have history with the subject and are using their skills to help people get revenge on their cheating partners.

But their newest case becomes all kind of complicated when a woman hires them to prove her husband is cheating. And the man in question happens to be Blaire's ex and her "one that got away". So not only does she have to deal with seeing him for the first time in years, but now she has to go into stalking mode. And Jessie is just happy to see a friendly face from his past so is wanting to reconnect.

Making matters even more interesting is his charming, rich, tatted, long-haired best friend, Colin. He is all about casual flings and no entanglements, but something about Blaire makes her hard to forget. He is happy to help her, and is tempted to go after her himself.

Blaire is a bit awkward, insecure, untrusting, and always feels like the girl left behind. Jessie is the ex NFL star with the good boy image and seemingly perfect married life, but could have secrets. And Colin is playboy who is usually never serious about women even as they are dropping at his feet. And Ilsa is just trying to keep everything together and run interference as needed. And we cannot forget the client who started it all.

There are secrets, ommissions, lies, and questions. Is there really cheating going on? Who can you trust? And as the group gets more caught up in the situation and the secrets keep compounding, someone is bound to end up hurt or angry. It is a powderkeg waiting to blow up and casualties could be high.

This is a stand alone spin off of The Matchmaker's Playbook as Blaire is Ian Hunter's sister. It also starts its own series that will continue with Ilsa's story, Dangerous Exes. This is funny, quirky, sexy, angsty, and full of little surprises. But it also has some good messages about acceptance, self love, and forgiveness.

I was gifted a copy.

Let me just start with that this book was NOTHING that I expected it to be. There was just a lot going on and soooooo much shade being thrown around. After reading some of the reviews, I gotta say that I definitely enjoyed this one. I was expecting a second chance romance, which I absolutely love, but that as you delve more into the story, you learn that, that’s not the case at all. It had elements of a love triangle, but it wasn’t really that either. I have a feeling writing this review may come across very confusing because writing this without any spoilers seems impossible, but I’ll do my best.

Guess what, everyone? Ian has a sister, for all you The Matchmaker’s Playbook fans out there. And her name is Blaire and one of the owners to Liars, Inc. , where their job is to catch cheaters in the act and reveal them, publicly … on the dreaded Facebook. This kind of business is not my cup of tea, but to each their own. Looking at their potential clients, one she wasn’t expecting was her ex, now retired NFL player, the one that walked away without a second glance. The past comes storming back into her life bringing back all her insecurities and “what ifs”. As she starts her “work”, stumbling into his best friend, Colin, was something that she could definitely use to her advantage in more ways than one 😉 And he seems to be more than willing, I guess anything to stay in the presence of Blaire. Blaire has lost love to a man who loved football more and another to her best friend. Trust doesn’t come to her easily, so who will be the one to gain it, completely?

And that about sums up this book as lightly as possible and I’m sure you’re wondering if this is a love triangle. There were moments when I thought it was, but sorta is-ish? Shoot, even I’m a bit unsure. As far as other love triangle books go, this one is nothing like it.

Trusting men is something that Blaire struggles with a lot. With the ex who left to pursue his dream without a second thought and a cheating ex, can you blame her? To me, this book was truly about Blaire and getting over what she’s been through in the past with her exes and discovering and diving into something new with someone else, Colin. Having to spy on Jessie (the ex/football player) really opened her eyes to his true self, parts of himself he rarely shows anyone. Jessie wasn’t exactly my favorite person in this story, it’s evident that once they see each other for the first time in years, it brings back a lot of things. And they can’t help, but wonder. But I didn’t hate Jessie, at least by the end I didn’t, he really just married the wrong person for the wrong reasons and found himself in a really unhappy place. He’s a people pleaser, making sure everyone else was happy except himself. Now he wants a divorce because the woman he married has turned into someone he no longer loves.

And we have Colin, the man you’ll all adore! Once he met Blaire, it was game over and he’d do anything to spend time with her. Even teaming up with her as she tries to bust his friend for possibly cheating. Their little duo was the best and I loved their banter, it was hilarious. And you’ll just be rooting for this duo from the very beginning. But Colin has some vulnerabilities of his own, he found love once and was never able to pursue another relationship since. But there was something about Blaire that wanted him to possibly try again.

So, we’ve got three characters weaving an unbelievably tangled web, I’m sure you can figure out how complicated this all seems. But I loved every bit of this story and the whole time I was just curious to see how it was going to end. There’s definitely a happy ever after, maybe a little betrayal, thoughts going astray into territories that it should never go, and some punches were thrown. See, like I said, a tad bit messy and complicated, but still such a fun and sweet read in the end.

This was definitely some way to write a story, Rachel and I loved it very much. It’s pretty easy to guess who the next book will be about and I’m eagerly waiting for it! I’ve been seeing a lot of things about the fact that Blaire fell in love so quickly when she was dating Jessie. I make no judgments on how long it takes to fall in love with someone. I found my happily ever after in such a short time as well, so all I have to say is that you never know.

Brava, Rachel!

***4.5 stars***

Dirty Exes by Rachel Van Dyken brings a whole new aspect to the romance world, I'm talking a game changer!

Blair is fed up with those who are unfaithful, she's decided to bring them all down. With her fierce partner Isla by her side they are set and ready to make the cheaters pay! All you have to do is call Dirty Exes.

Dirty Exes is the first book in the Liars, Inc. series. This novel is told in three point of views.

First we have Blair who Co-Owns Dirty Exes. Blair and her friend Isla founded Dirty Exes after they both, on the same night, caught their men cheating. That night they came up with a plan and an instant friendship was set in stone. No cheaters shall be left unexposed. I loved Blair and her quirkiness. Throughout this novel I only had one thought in my head, I wanted this woman to find the strong never ending type love, if there was ever a character who deserves it more than all, it would be Blaire.

Next we have Jessie. He's an ex-NFL player and suspect to be a potential cheater. When Dirty Exes get a call from a hollywood socialite who suspects her husband is being unfaithful, Blair and Isla agree to accept the mission. However, When digging for information on said culprit, Blaire runs into a snag. The man in question is none other than her former flame and 'the who one who got away'. Conflict of Interest...? I think so.

Last point of view is Mr. Billionaire himself Colin! Colin is the best friend of former NFL player Jessie. He's also the brother to Jessie's wife Vanessa... He has the perfect bad boy image with the playboy attitude to match. When Colin catches Blair in the middle of her spy session, her feels an instant connection with her. But that connection may only be one-sided after he learns his best friend has already called dibs... a long time ago.

Dirty Exes was so much fun to read! I loved the concept of this whole novel. The characters were written well with the type of chemistry that is undeniable. Lets not forget, All the amazing DRAMA! I couldn't get enough!

Throughout the novel, there was a thought constantly going on in my head... Who is Blair going to end up with? I loved the fact that I had no clue who she was going to end up with until the very moment it happened! I loved the element of surprise, and the fact that she chose my favorite guy was a happy bonus!

I cannot wait to see what Rachel Van Dyken has up her sleeve next!

Okay, true confession, I read the end of the book before starting it. Now before you start throwing stones at me, I swore off love triangles after my Twilight and Hunger Games days because I always, ALWAYS, without fail, ship the wrong man. EVERY TIME, and then it breaks my heart when the happily-ever after is not the happily-ever after I wanted.

So I spoiled the book for myself but that doesn't mean I didn't enjoy the hell out of reading it! As always, Rachel is such a dynamic author, and one of my favorite things about her and the 30+ books of hers I have read is that she ties in back stories. There are always surprise characters and references that, if you are a die-hard fan like myself, you will recognize and smile. Now the synopsis and cover, I was 100% hooked.

As I started to read the story, the charisma and charm of the story captivated me. What a fun read, scorned women getting revenge by exposing exes?! Hilarity ensued and Rachel artfully balanced it with plenty of swoon and heart-felt moments. Now I won't ruin the story but I will say how everything panned out left me with a big cheesy grin on my face. It was just a feel good read, it's not going to weigh heavy on my mind or heart but a read that left me smiling and anxiously awaiting the next book. Classic RVD.

Blaire is the owner of a PI firm that investigates cheaters. She ends up surprised when she runs into her ex Jessie, the guy who broke her heart. She also meets his sexy bad boy friend Colin. I loved the interaction between the characters in this story. A wonderful read.

I received a copy of this book via Netgalley and am leaving a review.