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xvicesx's review against another edition
3.0
A solid and thoroughly enjoyable story that managed to not be clichéd. No grand unveiling of secrets with it or too difficult a journey, but overall a good book to settle in with.
slewis0819's review against another edition
5.0
Another great, witty romance by Ilsa Madden-Mills! The characters are people you can identify with, and the storyline has a very realistic picture of the struggle with what happens to the main character. It’s a very well rounded read! Already moved on to the next one in the series!
adrianao_reads's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
5/5: A hot read
romancebookaddict's review against another edition
3.0
This was a fairly small book I read it in about a day divided between a night and the next day. I really enjoy books I can read the quickly, but also it not feel rushed.
That's what I liked about this book I felt I got a good enough story and ending. Enjoyable.
I loved Declan a true romantic at heart. The heroine not so much, so was OK. She just pushed him away to much after she realized she likes Declan. And it may be because I always like to think what would I do in their situation. I'm sorry to say but I would have told Declan right after I realized my feelings. I would definitely have felt safer with him knowing duh, total roll my eyes moment when she wouldn't tell him about the blackmail deal.
But just like movies, that's what I like about fiction it's not real life and wouldn't be any good if it didn't have that extra angst and drama sometimes, and that's what I felt with this book.
That's what I liked about this book I felt I got a good enough story and ending. Enjoyable.
I loved Declan a true romantic at heart. The heroine not so much, so was OK. She just pushed him away to much after she realized she likes Declan. And it may be because I always like to think what would I do in their situation. I'm sorry to say but I would have told Declan right after I realized my feelings. I would definitely have felt safer with him knowing duh, total roll my eyes moment when she wouldn't tell him about the blackmail deal.
But just like movies, that's what I like about fiction it's not real life and wouldn't be any good if it didn't have that extra angst and drama sometimes, and that's what I felt with this book.
shannon_cocktailsandbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. LOVED! Once again, Ilsa Madden-Mills has completely blown me away. Full review to come.
hopevollm's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
shellysbookcorner's review against another edition
4.0
The British are coming, the British are coming!!
I loved everything about this book! We have Elizabeth, who after suffering a tragic event has sworn off love forever. She has a certain set of rules that she has followed for the last few years. Enter Declan, who is dealing with his own issues. They are both attracted to each other but feel that they will be hurt in the end. We have a lot of back and forth, will they or won't they and I enjoyed every minute of the story! When they get together you can feel the attraction and also feel them fighting the connection. The character development was good and I like how the author took the time to develop their relationship.
"She was my queen and I wanted to be her king. I wanted to sit at the throne of her body and love her forever."
When the past comes back to haunt Elizabeth, Declan wasted no time protecting his woman. He gave her the strength, security and confidence she needed to face her demons head on!! Elizabeth had given Declan love and support that he needed as well. I loved seeing two broken people come together and complete each other! They both had issues and made the changes to be with one another and they also accepted each other's faults as well. This is what love and being in relationship is all about!! Compromise. Acceptance. Support. Understanding.
"I want to visit my mum’s grave with you and tell her how I found the perfectly broken girl to fall in love with."
Declan, has a twin brother Dax. I LOVED Dax in this story, there's definitely more to this "sex god" and I can't wait to read his book! Shelley, Elizabeth's best friend was also another character I enjoyed and I hope we see more of her in the next book. This was my first time reading this author and she has a new fan!! Bring on Filthy English!!
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I loved everything about this book! We have Elizabeth, who after suffering a tragic event has sworn off love forever. She has a certain set of rules that she has followed for the last few years. Enter Declan, who is dealing with his own issues. They are both attracted to each other but feel that they will be hurt in the end. We have a lot of back and forth, will they or won't they and I enjoyed every minute of the story! When they get together you can feel the attraction and also feel them fighting the connection. The character development was good and I like how the author took the time to develop their relationship.
"She was my queen and I wanted to be her king. I wanted to sit at the throne of her body and love her forever."
When the past comes back to haunt Elizabeth, Declan wasted no time protecting his woman. He gave her the strength, security and confidence she needed to face her demons head on!! Elizabeth had given Declan love and support that he needed as well. I loved seeing two broken people come together and complete each other! They both had issues and made the changes to be with one another and they also accepted each other's faults as well. This is what love and being in relationship is all about!! Compromise. Acceptance. Support. Understanding.
"I want to visit my mum’s grave with you and tell her how I found the perfectly broken girl to fall in love with."
Declan, has a twin brother Dax. I LOVED Dax in this story, there's definitely more to this "sex god" and I can't wait to read his book! Shelley, Elizabeth's best friend was also another character I enjoyed and I hope we see more of her in the next book. This was my first time reading this author and she has a new fan!! Bring on Filthy English!!
For more reviews check me out here: http://www.shellysbookcorner.com/
kerasalwaysreading's review against another edition
4.0
I listened to the audiobook and I am glad that I did because the voices were great and they did a great job telling both person's stories (especially Declan's because the accent was hot af!)
Elizabeth Bennett, who shares the name of the heroine from her favorite book, Pride and Prejudice, was attacked by her boyfriend on prom night two years ago. And, while she claims she is doing okay, that night still haunts her. She cannot get really close to men anymore so she has one night stands with average men of her choosing in a place where she feels safe. That is her way of feeling like she is back in control of something in her life again. While in college, she meets Declan Blay, a sexy Brit with tattoos. She is drawn to him and he is drawn to her. But Declan is just coming out of a relationship with Nadia whom he caught sleeping with another man, so while he is over her, isn't quite ready to dive into something yet.
But, when Elizabeth discovers that her new neighbor, who reads the classics (like her beloved Pride and Prejudice) is none other than Declan, they have a hard time staying away from each other. She hates violence and he is a fighter for money. She cannot let herself get close to another man and allow him to hurt her again, but Declan makes it harder to stick to her guns. This was a sweet story, while still being somewhat predictable. All in all, it was very enjoyable, with very well rounded supporting characters. I look forward to reading the next book about Declan's twin brother Dax Blay, the cocky and arrogant, but un-tattooed Brit who is a fun-loving frat brother, who is secretly looking for love.
Elizabeth Bennett, who shares the name of the heroine from her favorite book, Pride and Prejudice, was attacked by her boyfriend on prom night two years ago. And, while she claims she is doing okay, that night still haunts her. She cannot get really close to men anymore so she has one night stands with average men of her choosing in a place where she feels safe. That is her way of feeling like she is back in control of something in her life again. While in college, she meets Declan Blay, a sexy Brit with tattoos. She is drawn to him and he is drawn to her. But Declan is just coming out of a relationship with Nadia whom he caught sleeping with another man, so while he is over her, isn't quite ready to dive into something yet.
But, when Elizabeth discovers that her new neighbor, who reads the classics (like her beloved Pride and Prejudice) is none other than Declan, they have a hard time staying away from each other. She hates violence and he is a fighter for money. She cannot let herself get close to another man and allow him to hurt her again, but Declan makes it harder to stick to her guns. This was a sweet story, while still being somewhat predictable. All in all, it was very enjoyable, with very well rounded supporting characters. I look forward to reading the next book about Declan's twin brother Dax Blay, the cocky and arrogant, but un-tattooed Brit who is a fun-loving frat brother, who is secretly looking for love.
lindaunconventionalbookworms's review against another edition
4.0
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Dirty English is dark and gritty, beautiful and hopeful, and has some very interesting and complex characters. I have to admit I cried, because Elizabeth had truly been through hell, but then, so had Declan - even if that was a different kind of hell.
From the beginning of Dirty English, I knew I was going to enjoy this story! The prologue made me cry - Elizabeth's hell was very personal, and also something that was shared against her will with several people. However, once the first chapter opened, and she was in college, moving in to her new apartment, next to a guy who had old classics in a box by his door, I just knew it was my kind of story. And Declan... yeah, talk about hot guy! A fighter, an English major, smart, good-looking, tender-hearted and strong-bodied. What's not to like, right?
Dirty English is written in dual point of view, with some chapters from Elizabeth's perspective, others from Declan's, and I really got to know both of them very well. Strong personalities, which they needed, and also loyal and loving - when they opened up, which didn't happen often at all.
The character development for both of the main characters was great, because they both had a lot of crap in their past that they had to let go of, but that can be so very scary. However, especially Elizabeth realized that as long as she let the past dictate her present and her future, she wouldn't really have a life at all, she'd only have an existence, and she knew she both needed and deserved more than that.
The only negative note I have about Dirty English is that there are sex-scenes without condoms... and that's just a big no-no in my opinion! Using a condom is not something you just forget! That's like forgetting to go to the bathroom when you need to pee. And nobody should trust someone they're just starting to get to know when it comes to their health and past sex-life. The story is very emotional, but the characters were so realistic, and the main storyline really spoke to me, and I loved how Elizabeth and Declan dealt with the things they needed to deal with. And I loved how Declan's British accent came out in his dialogues ;)
As far as I knew, Nadia was still with her new guy, some fancy tennis player form Brazil. Donatello or Michelangelo or something. Ninja Turtle? Yeah.
Elizabeth Bennett was the most awkward person to ever come to a frat party. Not only had she came through the door like she was going to an execution, but she'd asked me to shag her in the most unsophisticated manner I'd ever seen in my days at Whitman.
She debated for a few seconds, a small smile curving her mouth. Full and plump, those lips on mine had been my fantasy way too many nights. "Okay, but only if you let me take you down a few times. Like flip you over my shoulder, toss you to the ground kind of take down. Maybe sit on you."
I exhaled, picturing that little scenario, and I couldn't stop the little grin on my face. "You can sit on me whenever you want."
Dirty English is dark and gritty, beautiful and hopeful, and has some very interesting and complex characters. I have to admit I cried, because Elizabeth had truly been through hell, but then, so had Declan - even if that was a different kind of hell.
From the beginning of Dirty English, I knew I was going to enjoy this story! The prologue made me cry - Elizabeth's hell was very personal, and also something that was shared against her will with several people. However, once the first chapter opened, and she was in college, moving in to her new apartment, next to a guy who had old classics in a box by his door, I just knew it was my kind of story. And Declan... yeah, talk about hot guy! A fighter, an English major, smart, good-looking, tender-hearted and strong-bodied. What's not to like, right?
Dirty English is written in dual point of view, with some chapters from Elizabeth's perspective, others from Declan's, and I really got to know both of them very well. Strong personalities, which they needed, and also loyal and loving - when they opened up, which didn't happen often at all.
The character development for both of the main characters was great, because they both had a lot of crap in their past that they had to let go of, but that can be so very scary. However, especially Elizabeth realized that as long as she let the past dictate her present and her future, she wouldn't really have a life at all, she'd only have an existence, and she knew she both needed and deserved more than that.
The only negative note I have about Dirty English is that there are sex-scenes without condoms... and that's just a big no-no in my opinion! Using a condom is not something you just forget! That's like forgetting to go to the bathroom when you need to pee. And nobody should trust someone they're just starting to get to know when it comes to their health and past sex-life. The story is very emotional, but the characters were so realistic, and the main storyline really spoke to me, and I loved how Elizabeth and Declan dealt with the things they needed to deal with. And I loved how Declan's British accent came out in his dialogues ;)
As far as I knew, Nadia was still with her new guy, some fancy tennis player form Brazil. Donatello or Michelangelo or something. Ninja Turtle? Yeah.
Elizabeth Bennett was the most awkward person to ever come to a frat party. Not only had she came through the door like she was going to an execution, but she'd asked me to shag her in the most unsophisticated manner I'd ever seen in my days at Whitman.
She debated for a few seconds, a small smile curving her mouth. Full and plump, those lips on mine had been my fantasy way too many nights. "Okay, but only if you let me take you down a few times. Like flip you over my shoulder, toss you to the ground kind of take down. Maybe sit on you."
I exhaled, picturing that little scenario, and I couldn't stop the little grin on my face. "You can sit on me whenever you want."