When Blaire finds out that her husband cheated on her with her best friend, she’s devasted. By chance, she meets Isla who’s also just found out she has a cheating husband. They become friends and decide to start a company called “Dirty Exes Private Investigation”. On behalf of wary wifes and husbands they investigate their partners and try to catch them cheating or try to seduce them themselves. But then they get a new request which turns out to be a lot more complicated for Blaire than she thought at first. The husband accused of cheating is none other than the guy she calls ‘the one that got away’.

“Dirty Exes” was an amazing book and I really enjoyed reading it. It was so much fun and overall, the story was super entertaining. I pretty much flew through the first half of the novel in one sitting and then through the second half in another one. In fact, it’s been several months since I’ve last read through a book in such a short period of time, so this definitely speaks in the book’s favor.

I also really liked the characters in this book; especially Colin was amazing and so much fun to read about. Furthermore, I even enjoyed the love triangle in “Dirty Exes” even though I’m not the biggest fan of them. But this love triangle was really well done and for a long time I wasn’t really sure which of the guys I wanted Blaire to choose which only made the book even more interesting to me.

So all in all, I really loved this novel and just need to give it five out of five stars. I also feel like Rachel van Dyken is slowly becoming one of my favorite authors. So far, I’ve really enjoyed most of her novels I’ve read and I already can’t wait to read “Dangerous Exes”, the sequel to “Dirty Exes”, which will come out in October of this year.

ahhh this book ........ I couldnt decide which one I wanted to cheer for. oh jessie wait no Collin it went on and on for a bit lol. anyway once again Rachel Van Dyken has out done herself and blessed us with another amazing story. Girl just please never stop writing. this book is a 4 star must read that u will love.

I love all things RVD so when I was having trouble getting into Dirty Exes, I started getting nervous that I wasn't going to like this book. I shouldn't have worried though because this book ended up being great!

I'm not usually a fan of love triangles and I think that's why I was struggling to get into this but I loved how the story played out and the introduction to this series. One of the things that kept this from being a 5 star for me was that Blair came off more NA than a 35-year-old and while I haven't finished reading the Matchmaker's Playbook yet, some of the things about Blair in her brother Ian's book were not consistent. I did end up loving these characters and I can't wait to see what happens in Dangerous Exes!!

*This is my voluntary review of an advanced reader copy*

An entertaining light, playful, and all the romantic quirks that we can expect from Rachel Van Dyken!!!! Dirty Exes was one of those reads that you will devour instantly. Although this book may be a love triangle of some sorts, I will tell you that you will like the outcome of the story. Trust me when I tell you, you may experience a roller coaster of emotions but in the end RVD will have you smiling big time. So if you are looking for a book that was full of humor, romance, banter, and steam then this book is for you!!!!

Dirty Exes is the feel good vindication everyone needs. It doesn't matter if you've been cheated on or not! Sticking it to the bad guy is fun! Unless he isn't the bad guy...


No matter what these women get their...perp. Criminal. Philanderer. Douchebag. I love the premise because it's fun. I loved the story because....it's fun. But I loved the tie into other books via certain characters more! I love the connections. I love the reminders of stories not yet finished or past situations. It causes an extra bond to the book and story. So of course of was a squealing preteen when I realized who Colin was- I was slowest forming that link.

Dirty Exes is the fun and flirty book you need now! And it's even better because I saw a book two is pending (wiggles eyebrows)!!

The latest assignment for the company has Blaire trying to unearth the ‘dirt’ on an NFL star. What Blaire quickly learned was the target was none other than Jessie Beckett. The guy that left Blaire to pursue his dreams of playing football for the pros has just come back into the picture, and Blaire cannot keep this assignment ‘cut and dry’. Jessie knows that Blaire was the one that got away, and wants to spend more time with the gal that still makes him want more for his life.



One thing that will make things harder for Blaire to perform her investigation is the push and pull between Jessie and his best friend. Colin is everything that Jessie is not. From the man-bun to the snake tattoo, Colin is the exact opposite of Jessie. While trying to end his marriage, Jessie pulled the ‘friend code’ on Colin where Blaire is concerned. That might be easier said than done as Colin feels an extremely intense connection to Blaire. Two men vying for the attention of one gal who is so unsure of her ‘worth’. How will this triad handle the intensity? Only time will tell which man will win the heart of the gal that never thought she was worthy for love.



What an interesting concept for a new series!!! The investigation that Blaire and her friends do to even the playing field for ‘cheaters’ is intriguing and gives me the giggles imagining the antics. From the very beginning, I found myself drawn into Blaire’s plight to uncover the ‘dirt’ on Jessie, and decide how her feelings from the past will affect the assignment. While Jessie seemed to be a good guy, I couldn’t help my desire for Colin to be the man to win Blaire’s heart. Two completely different men that have a deeper connection that one could imagine.



Both are solely invested in just how much their individual attractions are to Blaire. Readers will find themselves straddling the fence when secrets come to light that could affect which man SHOULD win the heart of the gal that definitely deserves to find that one true love. A great beginning to a series that seems to be full of exciting things to come!!

I am a huge RVD fan, she writes books with characters that get you sucked into their world so easily and i always become so invested int he story i find it hard to put the book down, and this book is the case. A lost love, a cheater and a huge dose of laughs and romance made this book an absolute delight to read, it was great to see characters from her other series appear, but do not worry you can read this book before others. The course of love in a RVD book is filled with emotions, laughter and swooning and i loved it :)

This book was so refreshing! All the characters were swoon worthy, funny, confident, insecure, filled with mistakes and regrets. Human. There’s not enough good things to say about this book. I loved every minute. Reviews aren’t my strong suit. All you need to know is that you should give this a chance.
I can’t wait for the next installment.

I really enjoyed this spin-off of the Matchmaker's Playbook ( a favorite). There is a love triangle this tale but I enjoyed the drama. I am looking forward to the next book in the series. Thanks to Skyscape Publishing for the ARC of this title via NetGalley.

After Blaire and her best friend Isla were both married to cheating husbands they decided to form Dirty Exes, a PI firm that tracks down unfaithful spouses and exposes them for all to see. When Blaire starts her next investigation she finds out he is none other than Jessie, the professional football player who broke heart by choosing the sport over her.

There is much more to Jessie’s relationship than first appears but now that Blaire is back in his life he is beginning to wonder if they should have been together all along. If that isn’t complicated enough his best friend Colin has feelings for Blair that he hasn’t had for a long time and if the only way for Colin to get the girl is to help her then she will find herself with an assistant.

With two very different men vying for her attention will she choose the man from her past or the man who has just crashed into her life?

This is a fun and flirty story that takes you on an adventure filled with humorous banter and hot chemistry. I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.

There is no other form of revenge for cheaters than exposing them for the world to see. But what happens when the man you're hired to expose is the one you can't forget? A fabulous beach read to escape the day-to-day schedule. Discover a fast read that's hot, adventurous and has a plot twist you won't see until the very end.

I can't wait to read more from Rachel!

Dirty Exes was super fun and packed full of wit and humor and the kind of book that you can just comfortably lose yourself in for a few hours and then be left feeling all warm and fuzzy come the end. That's not to say that there isn't some drama and some deeper seated issues that are brushed on. The characters were really likable and the story itself was engaging. Dirty Exes is a complete stand alone read and well worth picking up as it's a really enjoyable book. I very much look forward to the next book in this series.

I was provided with a copy of this book from the Publisher via NetGalley; there was no inducement or obligation and I have opted to leave a review.

Blaire, sister to Ian (matchmakers playbook), works and owns Dirty Exes. A PI business aimed at catching cheaters. After finding her husband in bed with her best friend, she turns to wine and comes face to face with a woman experiencing the same thing: a cheating husband. Now these two women are running their own business helping others. Next client on the list,Jessie, blaire's one that got away only he's the possible cheater. Throw in jessie's best friend, the client/ wife and some great whiskey and you've got a spy girl story. Second chance romance or new lease on life.

NICUnurse’s Rating: I give Dirty Exes a solid 4.5 stars. It’s a quick, fun, light-hearted read (for the most part… I mean, it IS a romcom, so there are a few serious parts interspersed). You’ll laugh, cringe, and laugh some more. You’ll fall in love with Blaire and Colin. And you’ll even fall a bit for Jesse along the way. Looking forward to the next book in this series!

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This one had me on the edge of my seat! Rachel Van Dyken never disappoints and Dirty Exes had all the things I love! Great banter, low angst, steam steam steam!!! This was a perfect summer read!

4 1/2 STARS
I'm not sure how she comes up with her story lines, but she sucks me in every time. Not only that, but to me, the story lines are original. I would definitely recommend this one to any reader.

DIRTY EXES is the first instalment in Rachel Van Dyken’s contemporary, adult LIARS, INC romance series- a spin off from the author’s WINGMEN, Inc series. This is PI Blaire Hunter, former NFL star Jessie Beckett, and wealthy hotel owner Colin Buchanon’s story line. Blaire is the sister of Ian Hunter (The Matchmaker’s Playbook).

Told from three, first person points of view (Blaire, Colin and Jessie) DIRTY EXES follows self-appointed PI Blaire Hunter, along with her business partner Isla, as they are tasked with uncovering cheating husbands and wives. Blaire knows the heartbreak of rejection, and the humiliation of finding your husband in bed with another woman. Commiserating together about their unfortunate choices in life, Blaire and Isla formed ‘Dirty Exes’ in an effort to expose liars and cheats. Their latest assignment brings Blaire face to face with the man who broke her heart years earlier, former NFL star Jessie Becket, whose wife has hired Dirty Exes in an effort to unmask the truth. Enter billionaire hotel owner Colin, Jessie’s best friend and ‘second’, and the man with whom Blaire will fall in love. What ensues is the search for the truth, as Blaire goes undercover to take down the man she has fantasized about for close to fifteen years, as his best friend fantasizes about the woman who has stolen his heart.

DIRTY EXES is a fun, flirty and sexy story line. The one on one, back and forth banter between Blaire and Colin is priceless. From the outset, Colin is a man determined to seduce our story line heroine, and in this, we are unsure as to his intent knowing his best friend Jessie still has feelings for the woman with whom Colin will fall in love. DIRTY EXES is not a love triangle romance, in fact, Blaire keeps her distance from Jessie, as she is tasked with uncovering the truth about the man she once thought she loved. Appearances can be deceiving; Jessie’s wife Vanessa is a piece of work, and her ‘love’ for her husband runs only skin deep.

The relationship between Colin and Blaire begins accidentally. Blaire is a bit of a klutz, and constantly finds herself in embarrassing situations including cowering on the floor, and locking herself in a superstar’s food pantry. Colin’s slow seduction of Blaire is rife with humorous sexual innuendo, fun texting, and the honest truth. The $ex scenes are intimate, seductive and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The world building follows the start-up and ongoing business between two friends whose lives were destroyed on the same night, years before. Betrayal is ugly; revenge is sweet. The premise is spirited and lively; the characters are colorful, fun, and sweet; the romance is exquisite and captivating. DIRTY EXES is a light hearted, enjoyable and playful story line.

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Dirty Exes is the first book in the Lairs series by Rachel Van Dyken. This was funny, intriguing and swoon-worthy multi-viewpoint story. Blaire is co-owner of Dirty Exes PI, a company devoted to catching cheating partners. Blaire’s next client’s cheating husband is her ex; retire NFL star Jessie Beckett, who she still fantasizes about. But what will happen when Jessie’s best friend Colin starts helping Blaire and sparks start flying between them?

I wasn’t sure where this triangle was going at first, but halfway through I couldn’t wait to find out. Blaire and Colin were perfect for each other and boy did they bring steam to my kindle. All the shenanigans and sneaking around with Blaire and Colin was kind of hot and enjoyable to read.

But I think Ilsa, the other co-owner of Dirty Exes stole the scenes every time. Ilsa one-liners and following Jessie around was hilarious and I can’t wait for Dangerous Exes.

Rachel does it again, another wonderful book! You have one broken hearted women working as a PI to help catch cheaters, and two very handsome sexy men, both very different.
Blaire owns a PI business with her best friend. They started the company after they were both cheated on and wanted to help others. One day she runs into Jessie Beckett her ex boyfriend, the one who she compares other guys to.
Jessie Beckett Ex-NFL quarterback and also her client. He was he first love and she still always wonders what if. Than you have Jessie’s best friend Colin. Blaire accidentally runs into and meets Colin while investing Jessie. Colin is a sexy bad boy who happens to be very wealthy. He also seems to get under Blaire skin at first.
I loved watch this story unfold. For a good portion of the story I did not know which guy Blaire would end up with or which one I even wanted her to. Than I was trying to figure out if Jessie really was a cheater after all, he didn’t really seem like one, but some of his actions were definitely questionable. And Colin he just wanted Blaire to agree to go out with him. The dynamics of the characters is absolutely great. And the storyline had me wondering, had me laughing and smiling, and even getting a bit mad. There were so many scenes in the book that I absolutely adore. This is a book I will definitely be going back and reading it again. I was sad to see it end, but Loved the way it ended as well!!

Fun, flirty, and fantastic! Dirty Exes by Rachel Van Dyken gives us sexy guys, both from Blaire’s past and her present. Blaire is Ian Hunter’s sister, although he has only a minor part in this book.

As for Blair herself, she sure knows how to get herself into a pickle and her side-kick Isla adds a bit of comic relief. I like their girlfriend bond and the interesting way that they go about their business and friendship.

The chemistry between Colin and Blaire is explosive, but where does Jessie fit in this equation? It’s so much fun to read their story, including the down and dirty PI moments. Rachel Van Dyken has created another must-read in her arsenal of romance novels and Dirty Exes gives us another book boyfriend that is totally worth drooling over.

Originally written as a screenplay, this book flows seamlessly from one scene to the next. I enjoyed the push and pull of the characters, the witty banter, and flowing dialogue, and don’t forget about the sweetness of the hero in this story.

All-around great Summer read, sweet, sexy, and perfect for a lazy day at the beach.