Dirty Charmer (Bodyguards, #1)

by Emma Chase

Abigail Haddock is stunning, sensible, and some would say…stuffy. But it’s not really her fault. She was raised in one of Wessco’s oldest, most affluent, aristocratic families—“stuffy” is their middle name. So is successful. Abby’s working overtime to distinguish herself as a top-notch physician, just as her family legacy demands.

She doesn’t have time for nonsense.

Tommy Sullivan’s all about nonsense.

Sure, he’s an elite bodyguard with lethal skills and co-owner of the renowned, S&S Securities Firm—protector of the wealthy and titled. But he’s also rowdy, fun and thoroughly irresistible.

Tommy knows how to have a good time, and he’s never seen someone more in need of a good time than Abby. The lass needs long, wet, filthy kisses—STAT—and he’s just the man for the job.

It doesn’t take long for a wildly sexy, sinfully satisfying, no-strings attached arrangement to turn into something more. Something sweet and addictive and real. But Tommy and Abby are too royally stubborn to admit it.

Opposites attract, everyone knows that. But can their red-hot relationship last—can they love…for forever?

• ISBN10: 1733959726
• ISBN13: 9781733959728
• Publish Date: 19 May 2020 (first published 9 April 2020)
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Emma Chase LLC
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 264
• Language: English

Reviews

[stacey_is_sassy]

A right royal Charmer...

With Covid-19 and currently working remotely, I'm no longer listening while I'm catching the train to work. Now, my listening time is every morning when I go for my walk. I have moved my embarrassing emotional upheavals to the walking path. Now, I have to duck my head when tears form, try and muffle my snorts of laughter, and disguise my shivers of delight. My walking path regulars must think I'm a bit of a nut because Dirty Charmer had me experiencing the full range of emotions.

When it comes to dedicated workaholics, I have never understood putting work ahead of love, family or even socialising. I am definitely not a workaholic and love, family and socialising is a high priority for me. But, workaholics make the world go around and I acknowledge that we need them. So, how can I deny a workaholic from finding love? When I come across a book like Dirty Charmer, and comprehend how much dedication is needed to become a surgeon, I again realise we need workaholics. It's just a matter of finding the right partner to be the stress reliever, distractor, and...dirty charmer.

I absolutely loved this couple together and even though they are so different they just seemed to be perfectly suited to each other. While Abby is a wee bit stuffy, Tommy is extremely laidback. Abby puts on an aristocratic mask of decorum, while Tommy doesn't put on any airs any graces and is a little bit rough around the edges. They balance each other out and it somehow makes their lives better for it. Abby and Tommy's chemistry is off the charts and extremely HOT!!

The narrators do an amazing job and brought this story to life for me. Abby's refined voice was a pleasure to listen to and Tommy's voice definitely sounded like the Dirty Charmer he is.

I was so excited when I came across this audio in the Audible Escape package and borrowed it immediately. Emma Chase's stories are always amazing and the Royally series is one of my favourites. If you haven't had a chance to start this series yet, I highly recommend giving it a try. Dirty Charmer was definitely a winner for me.

[Romance Schmomance]

Sooooo nice to get back into Wessco world and with a bodyguard romance, which is exactly my cuppa... at the moment.

Dirty Charmer is exactly what Tommy is and he's a force to be reckoned with.

I really enjoyed the opposites attract aspect to Tommy and Abby's story. Plus, it's always the best surprise when the playboy hero is brought down by someone they least expect.

Abby's character development throughout the book was a fave! Routine is her life and growing up with specific expectations, that was what she always known. Rely on Tommy to break that mold for her in the best way possible.

Truly loved seeing some favorites again! If you're looking for a sexy charmer that's a bodyguard, you'll definitely enjoy this opposites attract love story between Abby and Tommy.CHECK OUT THE REST OF MY REVIEW | HERE

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[thebookdisciple]

Dirty Charmer is an opposites attract romance with 2 really great characters. Tommy is a rough around the edges bodyguard and Abby is a well bred lady doctor. Seriously, they have nothing in common! But, they both need each other in different ways.

Tommy is a relentless flirt and Abby is very unaccustomed to that. It's sweet how easily Tommy talks about his feelings for Abby (even when most of the feels are dirty ones). Everything with him is 'right there'. He doesn't filter himself. He doesn't hide who or what he is or where he came from. It was really great to see a hero who isn't closed off and secretive.

Abby is a planner. She is a high achiever. Her family is titled, and that comes with a lot of expectations. Abby has always felt she wasn't as successful as her family wanted her to be or expected from her. She pushes herself to be better than perfect and yet, they never seem proud of her. This has made Abby very self conscious and closed off. Tommy is never put off by this though, and just keeps continuing to make dirty suggestions!

There was a bit of a communication struggle at times. This annoyed me. I wanted Abby to just tell Tommy. They had been together for months and she had shared secrets with him, but one event happens and she is shutting him out. I wanted to SHAKE HER!

Dirty Charmer will delight fans of the opposites attract trope and those who like lots of sexy times. Tommy will having you swooning hard and you will love every dirty minute of this Dirty Charmer!

 

•   POV:  dual 1st


•   Tears: yes


•   Trope: opposites attract


•   Triggers: Abby recounts a rape that happened to her as a teen


•   Series/Standalone: stand alone


•   Cliffhanger: no


•   HEA: yes, with epilogue

Keep it Classy by Lani Lynn Vale, Teacher I want to Date by Mia Kayla, Tangle by Adriana Locke...then you will probably like Dirty Charmer!

 

Dirty Charmer

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