Book 2 in the Liars, Inc. series delivers what you expect from Rachel Van Dyken. Jessie is not a happy camper. He blames Dirty Exes for ruining his life and taking the small measure of peace he finally gets from getting rid of his ex-wife and throwing it into a whirlpool of chaos. While you would think the blame would fall solidly on his ex-girlfriend Blaire, it is Isla he is focused on. He thought they'd become friends and blames her for giving his ex-wife the ammunition needed to throw his life in a tizzy. Circumstances throw them together in order to protect both Jessie and Isla's business and soon the fireworks become much more personal in nature. There are lovely twists, steamy scenes, redemption and some crow being eaten in several instances that made this a delicious read indeed. Copy provided by Netgalley for an honest opinion!

Dangerous Exes is the second book in the Liars, Inc. series by the amazingly talented, Rachel Van Dyken. You can read it as a standalone but I do recommend reading Dirty Exes. It’s hilarious, sexy, and so much fun! It will give you more background into Jessie and Isla’s story.

Ilsa made one mistake and now Jessie hates her. Wants to take her and her business down. To ruin her business like she ruined his reputation. He had it all planned out. It was in motion. She wasn’t going to back down from this fight. She built this business from the ground up. She wasn’t going to let one ex-NFL football player and pain in the ass take that away from her. Even if he had one fine ass. Yeah...this was definitely going to be a dangerous game especially after they are caught kissing.

And now he needs her and she needs him to save both their asses. A new plan was in action and it involves everything from kisses, tea, football games to a crazy aunt. It also includes epic sexual tension, and banter full of flirt, sass, and emotion. But is it enough for Jessie to let go of his revenge plans? Can he trust her? Can she trust him? Will she bring color into her life?

Overall...I ❤️ Jessie and Isla! I loved every minute of it! It made me laugh, cry, and get sooo hot and bothered. Their tension made it all the more better. I felt the chemistry. I felt the emotion. It’s a hilarious, sexy and fun ride that you do not want to miss!

Quotes:

“You’re a good kisser, Isla.” He tilted my chin toward him. “But it’s not enough—I will shut you down, that I promise.”

“Know a thing or two about sexual tension?”
“I almost mounted you next to the bread basket last night—so that’s a strong yes.”

“Hey, what are you like at scrapbooking stores, does your brain actually explode or do you just orgasm right next to the washable markers?”

Thank you to NetGalley who sent me this ARC to review in advance of the book's release.

Dangerous Exes is book #2 in the Liars, Inc. series, and I did not read book #1 prior to this one. I think I may have enjoyed this book more had I read book 1 first. It does pretty heavily reference events that must have transpired in that book, however, you won't be lost if you haven't read it.

A rather predictable read, but I did enjoy it...there were some truly stellar moments that made me laugh out loud. I apologize that I can't include any quotes as it was an uncorrected proof that was distributed by NetGalley, I don't want to include something that may not be included in the final draft. I'll just say the scene stealer for me was Goo-Pah and the chickens. Gah, I'll never look at a chicken the same way! 3 stars.

You only need a pair of binoculars to see the line between love and hate when it comes to Isla and Jessie. Isla knows she made a mistake and she's ready to move past it, but Jessie has other ideas and they aren't to just forget about all he's lost because of Isla.

I absolutely adored this couple, and I was so happy to see Jessie get the HEA he deserved after meeting him in the previous book. Isla was the perfect woman to bring color to his life, with the help of Goo-Poh (Isla's Aunt) of course, and I thought they suites each other perfectly. Their banter had me cracking up on multiple occasions while the sexual tension between them had me cheering for them to just tear each other's clothes off already.

Overall, this was an amazing story to read and one I absolutely enjoyed. But if for no other reason, you need to read this book to the brilliance that is Goo-Poh. Trust me when I say she's the perfect kind of crazy.

This is the second book in the Liars, Inc. series. I would probably say this is not entirely a standalone. The main characters first met in the first book in the series. The whole situation kind of picks up right where it left off in the first book. However, there is a pretty good summary of all that went down in the first book between the two main characters. This was an enemies to lovers. I did have a hard time understanding exactly why Jesse was so angry at Isla but yet, his ex, Blaire, escaped his anger. I loved seeing Blaire and Colin show up in this book as well. Goo-Poh was absolutely hilarious! I really enjoyed this book and I’d recommend it to others.

* ARC provided by NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!

I would like to thank Netgalley and Skyscape for providing me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Loved it!!! I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this ARC and watch the story continue. I think we all need an Isla in our lives. She is full of spunk and to read about her and Jessie going back and forth while trying to show a fake relationship to the outside world was quite entertaining. This is a fun read. A romcom that you definitely want to pick up!

Isla has her own PI company which she owns with her best friend. They are known for helping women get out of bad relationships.

Jessie is one of the guys who was burned by their investigations, and he is ready to get even.

Isla has built everything she owns. She doesn't open up to many people and uses her attitude as a shield.

Jessie has nothing left after his reputation has been ruined. He was very OCD and wanted his life to look prefect even if it wasn't.

This enemies to lovers book was such a great addition to the Liars, Inc. series. The characters had a connection in the 1st book, and it just seemed to grow as the story progressed.

These two stay in denial for so long, but they always keep gravitating to each other. I loved their banter and how they both were able to break through each others wall to prove that they were worthy of love.

-A copy was provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.-

4.5 Stars!
Isla Turner is a gorgeous woman living in LA who owns a PI company with her best friend called Dirty Exes. They are well known in Hollywood for being fixers. Then they make one mistake and it comes back to haunt them in the form of hot ex-NFL quarterback Jessie Beckett.

Jessie blames Dirty Exes for ruining his squeaky clean image, and turning his life upside down. He was finally getting his life on track when they ruined everything, and tarnished his good name. He decides the only way to fix his reputation is to destroy theirs. His main target was Isla. He'd trusted her, but they'd now gone from friends to enemies in the blink of an eye. He was angry, felt betrayed, and was prepared to get revenge and take her down.

Everywhere Isla turns there's Jessie Beckett. He's practically stalking her, and seems to get joy out of irritating her. This sexy jerk is driving her insane. He's become a thorn in her side as they continue trying to one up each other. It's war until one unexpected kiss changes everything and they then have to play nice for the press. Jessie doesn't like her, but can't help noticing how beautiful she is. Fighting his attraction was almost as hard as hating her. Isla was fascinated by him one moment, and wanted to kill him the next, but soon he becomes impossible to resist. As they spend time together, to their surprise they grow closer. He found he could be himself with her, and she made him feel vulnerable. As Isla begins falling she wonders whats real, and what's pretending? Is everything a game, or can she trust Jessie with her heart?

Dangerous Exes, book 2 in the Liars, Inc. series is a sexy, hilarious enemies to lovers romance. Both Jessie and Isla have major trust issues to overcome as they start opening up their hearts to one another. I've really enjoyed this series. Both books were fantastic! It's romantic comedy at it's best. I adored Goo-Poh. I laughed so hard, but then there were also many serious moments. This was such a beautiful story about love that just sort of sneaks up on you when you least expect it. I can't wait to read more by this fabulous author!

I wasn’t sure how I felt about Jessie and Isla’s book when I started it, because I didn’t really love him in the last book, But I can honestly say, I LOVE him now, This book was so good, and I loved seeing Isla hold her own while also being vulnerable, A great read!

Kindly provided with a copy via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review........

I can state that to date have not read a bad story line from Rachel. Her books either have me laughing or I am gripped in anticipation about what will happen next. This book was no exception.
Its Isla and Jessie's tale and for me long awaited !!!. Our book continues from number one where Jessie is hell bent on having his revenge. However he's targeting the wrong person.......or maybe that was just a focus to get up close to Isla.

Anyhow, the story line was witty and hot as hell. I loved Isla's Aunt - go Goo -Pah !! Hilarious !!!. Book 1 Dirty Exes was amazing but for me Dangerous Exes was sublime !!!.

Many thanks Rachel for a brilliant read yet again. 5 "I will try to destroy you but in the end you will capture my heart" Stars from me !!!

Many thanks for this opportunity x

Later peeps xxx

Jesse Beckett has it out for the Dirty Exes PI company, they after-all partnered with his ex-wife and completely derailed his life. Now he plans on doing whatever he can to get revenge and make sure they have to shut their doors, even if it means playing nice with the enemy. But once he puts his plan in motion, and starts spending copious amounts of time spying on and butting heads with the owner he realizes he may have gotten himself into more trouble than he bargained for. Because their best friends are involved the two wind up spending time together whether they want to or not, and someone has just leaked information that they are involved... which is bad for business and his reputation!!

Dangerous Exes brings readers back into the lives of former NFL quarterback Jesse Beckett and the women who shook up his carefully planned life. He is out for revenge and they are just trying to recover from the backlash his divorced caused, but in order to right all the wrongs, they may have to unite. And it brings on a whole new host of issues... and some unexpected sparks too! I loved reuniting with these characters and seeing Jesse charm the socks off the lady who captured his heart, that man is a master at weakening knees and bringing on the swoons! The moment I cracked the cover on this delectable little tale I was hooked, it was sweet, funny, steamy, and so good on my heart!! Highly recommend!!

I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.

I loved Jessie and Isla! They were just the perfect couple!

He's out to destroy her and she just wants to murder him. This book was absolutely worth the wait!

Excellent story!

Isla and Jessie have a huge love/hate relationship along with massive sexual tension. These two are at each other throats but then something snaps between them and they can't get enough of each other. Jesse does something stupid to jeopardize his relationship with Isla and what he does in the end is so heartfelt you feel for the guy. I really enjoyed this book.

Dangerous Exes.
Dangerous to your sanity, your mind, and even your heart!

Rachel Van Dyken has created another monster! 😂 Grandma Nadine has to have tea with Goo-Poh. It is a must! A crossover is necessary. I thought no one could ever capture Grandma Nadine's brand of crazy without coming across like a cheap knock off- but that was before Goo-Poh.

Fun, funny, and a bit ridiculous, Dangerous Exes will have you enthralled in the crazy with the first attack. So while ducking from the crazy remember to keep your eye out for chickens, use your chopsticks, and never drink the wrong tea. Or always drink the wrong tea...

I’m still relatively new to Rachel Van Dyken but every book I read seems to be better than the last and she has fast become a go to author for me I really don’t know why it’s taken me so long to find this very talented and diverse writer.
Book 2 in the Liars, Inc series and this is Jessie and Isla’s story and let me tell you they have a real love hate love relationship add in the snark and banter going on between them and you get a perfect fun witty read. This couple are both very colourful characters who like to spend time hanging out with their best friends they hide their true feelings for each other with lots of snark and banter and whilst I’m talking about banter what can I say about Aunt Betsy who is Isla’s aunt apart from she is hilarious. Colourful characters with sizzling chemistry, hilarious one liners and plenty of witty banter help make this the perfect read but this book is also a love story it’s a journey the author takes us on as Jessie and Isla finally admit and except the feelings they have for each other. I laughed I screamed and i needed to get the fan out on a few occasions so I guess all I need to say is “you need to one click this fun easy to read hilarious book” .......

Following the epic disarray that happened at the end of Dirty Exes, Dangerous Exes picks up with Jessie wanting his revenge on Isla for ruining his public image and professional commitments. He'll stop at nothing to bring down her cheater catching company. The sexual tension between these two main characters was already present in the first read and just turned up a thousand notches in this book. They hated each other but couldn't stay away from one another. A typical opposites attract scenario.

I really enjoyed the back and forth banter between Isla and Jessie. They were both a little high strung, one certainly more than the other. But slowly over the course of the read, walls crumbled and compromises were made. While I found the story unrealistically fast paced (when it came to how quickly the characters moved from one giant bad decision to the next) and much of their decisions and "arrangements" were completely absurd, that's exactly what made it a fun fictional read.

I wanted to hate Jessie in the beginning. He seemed weak and a push over yet vindictive. But as Isla started to wear him down and get under his skin, a truly genuine, broken man emerged and I couldn't help but want him to find his happily ever after! His ex-wife had really done a number on him mentally and it was going to take a very strong woman to bring him back to sanity.

I truly enjoy Rachel's writing style and humor she incorporates into each book. And, the woman can certainly write a hot love scene!

ARC generously provided by publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Jessie has had his life turned upside down, thanks to his evil ex. However he doesn't just blame his ex, he blames the PI business that his ex hired to find dirt on him. What they found didn't look bad for him but for his ex. However, when everything is leaked to the press it is Jessie's career that takes a hit.

Isla really likes Jessie, more then she should but she knows right now he hates her and her business and she just needs to help him fix his problem and all will be well. However the one thing she didn't count on was the pull between him and her. Soon there is an attraction that scares and excites her but she has been burned before she is not sure she can risk it again.

This was a real page turner for me. No it is not full of suspense and intrique but great characters that you cannot help but to fall in love.

I absolutely loved this series!

Dangerous Exes is the story of Ilsa and Jessie, whom we met in Dirty Exes.

Their chemistry is like a house on fire hot!

As will all of Ms. Van Dyken's stories, she brings you into a world that is fantastic, smexy as all get out and funny.

Ilsa is the the founding partner in the PI firm Dirty Exes. She has some scars from her past that make her excellent at her job. Almost too good! When she is hired by Jessie's ex in the first book, there is some animosity between the two of them. This is a true enemies to lovers story.

Jessie is out for revenge, he is out for blood (even though he hates the color red). And he places the blame of his PR downfall squarely, even if unfairly on Ilsa's shoulders. He wants to make her pay!

Ilsa and Jessie's back and forth sparing is such fantastic example of foreplay! When they finally come together it's epic! And you get to see Jessie and Ilsa as their true selves. I am just gonna say, their steamy moments...well whew, they are hot but they are also so sweet...there is a moment between them, and I am not gonna give it away but it may involve a shower, a hairbrush and a kiss on the forehead that just about made me melt into my lazy-boy!

The secondary characters are phenomenal! Some are new, some are ones we have met before! I loved Goo-Poh and I wish I had my own!

And what would a Ms. Van Dyken story be without a bit a twist that you will not see coming?!? It kept me guessing until the very end!

I would highly suggest reading Dirty Exes before you read this. Even though this is a stand alone, I think you would get so much more out of this story if you read both!

Fabulous story, phenomenal characters...who could ask for more?!?

Dangerous Exes is the second in the Dirty Liars series. I loved Blaire and Colin's story in Dirty Exes and kept wondering if Jessie Beckett, hot ex-quarterback and former love of Blaire's would get together with Blaire's partner in crime, Isla. In the first book, I wasn't sure if I wanted Blaire and Jessie to get back together or if I wanted her with Colin. Jessie had a lot to answer for, but I felt like he redeemed himself. By the end I didn't think he deserved to get Blaire back-he burnt that bridge. He needed to start with someone new.

If you aren't familiar with what kind of work Blaire and Isla do-well they investigate cheating partners.

I'm the Beyonce of catching cheaters with their pants down.

Jessie's wife at the time hired them to get some dirt on him and to prove he was cheating on her. When all the while she was the cheater. But in the process, Jessie's reputation got dragged in the mud and he's still dealing with the fall out. He blames Isla for all his PR problems. He's determined that she's going to pay for all the trouble she's caused him. I think it's a case of the man doth protest too much...he took a liking to this feisty little chick and when it turned out she created more problems for him, he felt betrayed.

I glared. Jessie freaking Beckett.
Ex-client of Dirty Exes, the PI company my best friend and I built from the ground up.
Ex-quarterback.
Ex-pain in my ass.

All the time Jessie is following Isla around, stalking her, plotting her downfall is more time spent with her. The woman he wants, whether he admits it or not.

Isla's been burnt herself. She started this whole business with Blaire after her she caught her man cheating on her more than once. Trust isn't something that's going to come easily. Especially if the man in question is out for revenge. But hormones will be hormones.

And I wondered if that's what the other half of the world felt like.
The happy ones.
The ones in relationships.
Because I'd never experienced sex in that way before.
With a man who once promised to destroy me.

I love their flirty little texts as their walls come atumblin' down.

Me: Why would you send me a car?
Jessie: So you don't have to walk or drive or do anything except sit and think about all the wild sex we're going to have tonight.

But you just know there's gonna be a little drama. They are on shaky pegs at best and insecurities and their rocky pasts are going to come creeping up into the present.

There's a little wisdom in this story that helps to remind me why forgiveness is sometimes really necessary.

"The thing about forgiveness, Isla, that nobody remembers in the midst of pain and betrayal, is that we do it for ourselves-not for them. You're only punishing yourself. He knows you're angry, believe me, but right now it's hurting you more than it's hurting him."

Sometimes it's important to forgive and move on. Leave the other person in your rear view mirror. But sometimes we forgive so we can keep on moving along on our journey with that other person.

She tasted like my forever.
The person made for me.

My 4 star review is posted on Goodreads and will be posted on blog and social media upon release and links will be updated.

Jessie Beckett is fighting mad. His ex-wife along with the help of Blaire and Isla have ruined his reputation, created a media storm, and cost him his charity work. It does not matter that they were wrong about him or that his ex was vindictive, it just matters what the public thinks. So this angry, betrayed, and heartbroken man has resorted to stalking and plotting against Isla, and trying to take down their PI company.

Isla Turner has put her heart and soul into their company. She likes order, control, and is an obsessive planner. Due to her own ex issues, she is untrusting of men and strives to help women that need assistance to expose cheaters. But being wrong about Jessie could be her biggest mistake, and now she is at risk of losing what is most important to her.

These two skulk around each other, fuss, fight, scheme, and are basically at war. Until another mistake brings them further into the limelight. So they come up with a new plan to save face publicly and reduce the scandal. As they are spending more time together lines start getting blurred. They both thrive on control, but tend to make the other lose it. She brings color and chaos into his bland, controlled life. He has never truly been wanted just for who he is not what he has. And she is tough on the outside, but longs to be able to truly trust and give her heart freely. But these two are caught up in a mess of their own making that keeps spiraling out of control in more ways than one.

What is real and what is fake? Is one playing the other? Will someone end up hurt and broken hearted?

This is a fast-paced, feisty, funny enemies-to-lovers story. It brings back their besties, Blaire and Colin from Dirty Exes, and I would recommend reading it first since the plot builds off events in the first one. I loved Isla's traditional yet vibrant Aunt, Goo-Poh. I enjoyed getting the dual points of view. Some of their choices are questionable, but all if fair in love and war. There is a lot going on in this one so be ready for a fast and furious ride.