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Vegas Love #3

Behaving Badly in Vegas

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Behaving Badly in Vegas is a single dad, falling for the nanny romance. It is the 3rd book in the Vegas Love series and can be read as a complete standalone.

Being bad never felt so good…

Hunter
I was born irredeemably bad. Being disowned and fired from the family business proved it. Then a pink bundle showed up on my doorstep and I was begging for my job back. I’d do anything for my daughter, but didn’t know jack about being a single dad, so I did the only sensible thing—hired a drop-dead gorgeous nanny.

Charli Bently was too pretty, too young, too good for a man like me. I should have kept my hands to myself, but wanting too much had always been my downfall. One kiss led to another, then we burned up the sheets. She deserved better than a bastard like me and I refused to be the reason she didn’t chase her dreams. For the first time in my life, I was going to do the right thing…let her go.

♥♠♦♣

Charli
Everyone warned me not to take a job from Hunter Dorsey. They said he was cruel, ruthless, and untrustworthy, but with no job and an abysmal bank account, I needed the money. The live-in nanny position seemed like the perfect fix to solve my financial woes. It was only temporary. How bad could he be?

His daughter was cute as a button, but her dad was a grumpy bosshole. His tyrannical behavior and mood swings gave me whiplash. Hunter was the last man I should have wanted, yet the moment our lips touched he set me on fire. Steamy nights and toe-curling kisses were an amazing benefits package, but hoping he’d see me as more than the hired help was foolish.
Love wasn’t part of our deal.

This book contains mature themes, strong language, and sexual situations. It is intended for adult readers 18+.

Although the Vegas Love series can be read as standalones, it’s suggested to read them in order to give you a deeper perspective of the characters and avoid spoilers.

The Vegas Love Series
#1 What Happens in Vegas (Trent & Gia)
#2 Billionaire Bachelor in Vegas (Brett & Penny)
#3 Behaving Badly in Vegas (Hunter & Charli)

359 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 14, 2024

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Sabrina Wagner

17 books243 followers
Sabrina Wagner writes sweet, sassy, sexy romance novels featuring tattooed men and the strong women who challenge them. After twenty-six years of being an elementary school teacher, she left the classroom and began writing fulltime. Now she spends her time crafting steamy stories about stubborn, alpha men and the sassy women who bring them to their knees.

Sabrina lives in Michigan with her true-life, alpha-hero husband. She has two twenty-something children and two adorable cats, Olive and Moo. Sabrina thrives off caffeine, enjoys spending time with her family, and loves basking in the sun. It’s rare to find her without a book in her hand or a story spinning through her head.

Sabrina believes true friends should be treasured, a woman’s strength is forged by the fire of affliction, and everyone deserves a happy ending. She enjoys spending time with her family, cuddling her kittens, walking on the beach, and of course, reading. Sabrina is a hopeless romantic and knows all too well that life is full of twists and turns, but the bumpy road is what leads to our true destination.

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Profile Image for Staci.
48 reviews13 followers
November 3, 2024
I LOVED THIS BOOK! I went into it super hesitant thinking there was no way I’d instantly like Hunter considering how much I disliked him earlier on in this series. Boy was I wrong! Sabrina didn’t make the bad boy reform into a choir boy. She showed us the heart and soul of this bad boy and why he is how he is. He was not only relatable but totally lovable. And Charli was the perfect match for him! I love me a good strong willed and sassy heroine. This book has it all. Revenge, a tad bit of suspense, love, spice, second chances, found family.. it really just checks all my boxes. We need a Tom book!!
Profile Image for Natalie.
169 reviews3 followers
November 20, 2024
I received an advanced copy and this is my honest review.

I could not go to sleep until I finished this book. I stayed up way too late to read it but it was worth it. I’ve read the first two and loved them but there’s something about Hunter. His redemption arc was *chefs kiss* I loved Charli’s take no shit attitude. Easy read, great plot and I would definitely recommend this to a fellow romance reader.
206 reviews4 followers
November 17, 2024
Hunter’s story exceeded my expectations and was HOT! Behaving Badly in Vegas is the third book in the Vegas Love series, but it can be read as a standalone. Hunter was the bad guy in this world, but I knew he’d have an epic tale to tell, and I was so right!
Sabrina knows how to write a story!
Her stories feel real…and that’s hard to do with this genre. They are not too good to be true. She represents all sides of her characters-the good and the not so great…and I can’t get enough!
Carli finds herself in need of a job while she recovers, and the answer comes in the form of being a nanny for Hunter.
Hunter is the black sheep of his family and is trying to claw his way back to where he belongs. A surprise at his doorstep rocks his world, but thankfully Carli is at the right place at the right time.
I loved watching the two of them grow together. The dual POV adds to the heightened tension building between them. Throw in stellar side characters (I love Gia and missed her!) and some twists with a bit of mystery, and it’s just what every romance book lover needs and wants! The tension and chemistry between them is intense and hot! This is one of those books you have to talk about with your book besties and that you can’t stop thinking about.
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955 reviews29 followers
November 20, 2024
4.5 stars

Redemption arc achieved for Hunter Dorsey!!! Colour me surprised because this man😤😤😤

Half way through I knew my feelings were changing when I snickered at some of Hunters’ comebacks. The whole Leonard scene in the boardroom was gold. However, Hunters personality transplant squarely starts with Carina and Charli. This, right here is where Sabrina Wagner knocked it out of the ballpark. I wondered how she would be able to make Hunter a H in our eyes and she did a fantastic job. The story felt believable and so I was convinced he was turning over a new leaf. The best part is the change in behaviour was just enough that his grumpy “jerk face” persona was still front and centre but in a more loveable way.

It was fun seeing past characters in the series and Gia is a goddess. I feel she really facilitated the family rebonding.

Thank you to Sabrina Wagner for the arc and this is my honest review
Profile Image for Emily.
366 reviews14 followers
December 4, 2024
Move over Trent and Brett- Hunter just went to the top of my list of book boyfriends and let me tell you, he is 100% there to stay! Who knew the bad boy who loved to mess with people and their lives (particularly Trent's) would actually be one to have a heart of gold!

We pick up pretty much one year after Hunter had been fired for all of he shenanigans against Trent and boy oh boy was I not expecting to hear that he had gotten himself into the amount of trouble he found himself in, not was I sure how he was going to find a nanny for his daughter, but I was not expecting it to be while he was begging for his CFO job back at Mystique but let me tell you, there is more going on then just the chemistry between him and Charli!

Hunter and Charli's story had everything- sizzling chemistry from the very beginning, the true love fairy tale sort of vibe that most people only see in Disney movies, some major headbutting while learning new people and their behaviors and most importantly, the realization that dreams are extremely fluid and while the dream may have been a want in the past, there is certainly room for them to change and doors you never thought would open to do so when least expected. That is what I loved about Hunter and Charli's story the most- both were extremely content on the paths they were going down with no thought or want to explore the possibility of falling in love and then fate seemingly gave them something they both eventually couldn't live without- each other and Hunter's daughter. I think watching them both come to realize the depths of their feelings for each other all while discovering that they didn't have to give up major parts of themselves as individuals for the relationship was so fun to read. I also loved that their path to this realization wasn't all sunshine and roses, particularly when a certain mother figure shows up and starts invading their lives all while Hunter is on the verge of regaining his CFO title.

This series just keeps getting better and better and I can't wait to see what comes next- I'm hoping for Tom's story because there has to be someone out there (or behind the firewall of his computer) for a hacker like him!
Profile Image for Wendy Livingstone.
20k reviews255 followers
November 21, 2024
This is the third book in this impressive series, and this is Hunter and Charli’s story.
Hunter is the black sheep of his family, and when a baby girl is left on his doorstep, he is clueless and desperately needs to hire a nanny. Charli accepts the job as nanny, despite warning about Hunter.
This is a well written story which has found family, friendships, emotions, grumpy / sunshine, opposites attract, close proximity, engaging and realistic characters, humor, witty banter, twists, tad mystery, tension, romance, undeniable chemistry, and love, which leads to n entertaining, and compelling page turner.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
Profile Image for Angela.
187 reviews9 followers
November 6, 2024
Loved Behaving Badly in Vegas by Sanrina Wagner.
Hunter is a wild man who does what he wants, regardless of consequences. He finds himself in need of a nanny suddenly, when his 6 month old daughter that he was completely unaware of, is dropped off on his door step with a note. He meets Charli who is in desperate need of a job and seems to be a good fit. Charli moves in with Hunter and Carina. Things progress. Will they fall in love? What will happen to Carina's mother? Lots of variables thrown in to this hot single dad/nanny romance.
I loved it. Wagner wrote a spicy romance but also weaved in a few different story lines. Great read!
Profile Image for Holly Rife.
494 reviews7 followers
November 14, 2024
‘Behaving Badly in Vegas’ is as hot as Sin City is bright and I am here for every delectable morsel.

Hunter is at a crossroads in his life. He burned some bridges and then he found a baby on his doorstep…and everything changed…He hires Charli as a nanny while she is dealing with difficulties in her own life. As they spend more time together and spend time with his daughter, Carina, he starts to realize what's important. Hunter’s character arc is stunning and one of my favorites. He doesn't see how amazing he really is until he has faith in Charlie…and Charli learns to open her heart to her found family… Gah, I love this book so much!!!
Profile Image for Thaimelly Rigobello.
291 reviews6 followers
November 6, 2024
I loved the fact that the story shows us someone asking for forgives and trying their best to make things right. It is always noble to do that. Hunter messed up big time with his family. Suddenly he has a baby girl at his door. He asks his father for help. Charli happens to be at the right place at the right time. She offers to be the nanny. Their relationship grows and becomes stronger. They end up together. But things are not always easy. They have some downsides and they made me cry. Very cute and easy to read but also full of emotions.
5 reviews
November 14, 2024
Loved this book!! Seriously, can be read solo or part of the series! Hunter makes you want to smack him, hug him, kiss him…sometimes all at once sometimes just one will do! Charli is a bada$$ that knows how to stand her ground and make you say damn I wanna be like her! Carina is the perfect baby! All in all…the book makes you want to cry, laugh, say wtf and give those goofy smiles! One of the best books I’ve read recently!
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4 reviews1 follower
November 5, 2024
Sabrina does it again. I didn’t think I would like Trent but he somehow found his way into my heart. He showed us that he actually does have a heart deep down. The love he has for Carina showed him that he can open up. There are times are just want smack and times when you wanna kiss him. There are twist and turns. Very well written, the feels are all there. Can’t wait for the next book
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Profile Image for Lindsey Neidhardt Jenkins.
10 reviews1 follower
November 7, 2024
Single-Dad
Nanny
2/5 spice level

Hunter, a miserable bachelor, finds himself in a precarious situation when a bundle of joy is dropped off on his doorstep.

Charli, an aerobatic performer healing from an injury, finds herself in need of a job and place to live.

Kismet! Their life events intertwine with one another and the rest is history!
Profile Image for Gladys.
13.9k reviews162 followers
November 13, 2024
Oh, my poor, poor heart! Hunter and Charli's romance gave my heart one intense workout. The feels, emotion, heart and heat are all abundant as the engaging storyline unfolds, so be fully prepared to be caught up in avalanche of rich feelings and lush emotions and to be left swoony.
Profile Image for Jessica.
2 reviews
November 14, 2024
l recently finished as an arc for this book. I loved Charli’s take no shit attitude. It's a great combination is sweet, and sassy. Great recommendation for a reader wanting to see what it's like when someone "takes a gamble."
Profile Image for Brandy Wine.
232 reviews7 followers
November 6, 2024
This was such a palette cleanser. I needed to break up a lot of dark items I had been reading lately and this was just the thing!

I am typically someone that stays away from rich romances. But this one was so good. Banter was on point and made me smile.
Profile Image for Michele Del Rey.
2,994 reviews30 followers
November 16, 2024
This nanny romance was so much more then that. It was about love, sacrifice and all the things we do for love. What an amazing read
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9 reviews
November 17, 2024
I really love this book!! Charli is absolutly bad ass! She is so brave and hopefull and full of energy, i really love her! And Hunter…wow! So intense
Love this book! 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Damn it,Charlotte! Tell me no. i m no good for you or anyone else. I ll ruin you.”
“I m not afraid.”
Wow!
843 reviews
November 13, 2024
Hunter is an arrogant jerk and doesn’t appear to have any redeeming values. That is until he finds the cutest little girl left at his door, Carina. Can this little sweetie turn him around? Oh and how will he take care of her? Enter Charli who is I the wrong place,at the right time. These two are quite a pair and honestly I couldn’t put the book down as it went from crazy to crazier to ❤️‍🔥. To get the details you just need to read. Enjoy
6 reviews
November 7, 2024
I received an advance copy of this book. I will state that I have read all of her books which I loved. This one didn't disappoint. I was so engrossed in the story that I finished it in a day. I love the story between Hunter and Charli. I love how a baby can change a person life for the better. I did figure out one part of the story. I chuckled out loud a few times. Now I have to wait until her next book comes out.
Profile Image for Autumn Wellmaker.
52 reviews
November 11, 2024
4.5 stars

I really enjoyed the story of Charli and Hunter. This is the first book I've read by Sabrina, and it won't be the last. The book kept me wanting more, and it was hard to put it down! There were some laughs and some spice but not too much. I can't wait to have this book on my shelf!
Profile Image for Mallory.
10 reviews
October 31, 2024
This was your typical romance. The story had a good flow and I loved the character of Hunter. It’s refreshing to see the MMC fall hard like Hunter did however I would have loved to see more in regard to how things played out with Jennifer and Hunters ultimate redemption. I felt it the story was wrapped up to quickly. Overall, this story was a quick and easy read. Good spice. No cheating which was a big plus. #netgalley
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November 12, 2024
This is so well-written I didn’t skip ahead even though I found some scenes a little too long for my taste. The rivalry between the two brothers is often surprisingly funny and the emerging love story between Charli and Hunter delays gratification and is very erotic. I enjoyed the other relationships, too. I especially liked the relationship Hunter’s family had with Charli. Hunter, the hero you love to hate, is a difficult character to manage. We are taught to hate him at first and as he slowly redeems himself the author would like us to change our minds. I’m not sure I am convinced. I still hate him a little bit. Yeah, just a little bit.
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21 reviews1 follower
November 15, 2024
This was a first by this author for me. But she definitely didn't disappoint. The Banter between the main characters was so good and I am such a sucker when the grumpy alpha gives the main fmc a nickname. I liked how there were ups and downs but they weren't over the top or unbelievable overall this was a really good story.

I received this as an ARC but my thoughts are completely my own.
1 review
November 13, 2024
In its genre, an absolutely good read! An easy read, good constructed characters and steamy scenes.
And great to ‘finally’ being able to complete the third read in the series, where you get insight into the other side of certain events in the previous books.
Profile Image for Jessica Martens.
185 reviews13 followers
December 6, 2024
Ohhhh Hunter!!!! Lol. Single dad, forbidden love, nanny, complicated baby momma only popped up for money. I enjoyed the banter, the spice and the character development of the MMC. This book made my ovaries weak when Miss Carina called Charli mama! Devoured this book in one day.
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Profile Image for Mina.
12 reviews
December 19, 2024
Thank you to Net Gallery and Sabrina Wagner for allowing me to read this book before its release, this book is honestly one of my top favourites I’ve read!! it’s Grumpy meets sunshine plus billionaire romance with the single dad trope!! IT WAS GIVING AND IT DELIVERED!! I can’t stop thinking about them and couldn’t book the book down literally spent 8 hours straight reading this book?! INSANE

This is currently a three part series following 3 millionaire brothers in this book we follow Hunter who is literally the grumpiest man ever, he has a reputation and isn’t in his families good books due to the previous history mentioned in the last book (don’t want to spoil) he was recently delivered a very special package which is his daughter Carina from a one night stand. Then we are introduced to our beautiful Charli!! she is recovering from a knee injury as she is a performer on the Vegas strip who is employed to become Hunters daughters nanny thankfully due to her brother who works in the company. At first their “friendship” is very rocky but overtime they start to understand each other which leads to some spice which I LOVED IT WAS HITTING THE SPOT….no pun intended 👀🤭 I loved the main characters relationship and they truly gave me soulmate vibes like this girl help him change his f*ckboy ways and become a family man!! SHES A KEEPER!

I love how Sabrina gave the book more interesting factors such as the sneaky Leonard at work who is stealing money and then we have to mention Carinas mum who pretends to be a random person at the park but suddenly wants to turn up and do something?! even though she was given nothing….I love the third part break as we needed both characters to have growth especially Hunter and to build on the love & trust they have.

The writing was so well done I can’t wait to go back and read the first 2 books…im addicted and to think a fourth one is coming soon?! I love how she gave us a little insight to their endings it just wrapped up so so well! I need to buy the physical IM THAT OBSESSED

SABRINA WAGNER YOUR NOW ONE OF MY FAV AUTHORS!
Profile Image for Sasha Novotny.
9 reviews
November 14, 2024
Behaving Badly in Vegas by Sabrina Wagner is an absolute gem in the contemporary romance genre. As the third installment in the Vegas Love series, it stands strong on its own while offering delightful nods to the previous books.

The story centers on Hunter Dorsey, a man with a troubled past, who suddenly finds himself as a single father. Enter Charli Bently, a vibrant and determined young woman who becomes his live-in nanny. Their chemistry is palpable from the start, leading to a rollercoaster of emotions that kept me hooked.

Wagner's writing is both witty and heartfelt, capturing the complexities of love, redemption, and personal growth. The characters are well-developed, and their journey is both relatable and inspiring. The Las Vegas setting adds an extra layer of excitement, making the narrative even more engaging.

This book is a perfect blend of humor, passion, spice and heartfelt moments. Whether you're a fan of the series or new to Wagner's work, Behaving Badly in Vegas is a must-read that will leave you smiling long after the last page.

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Profile Image for Ashley.
85 reviews1 follower
November 22, 2024
3.5 Stars rounded up.

I requested this book via NetGalley seeing it was set in Vegas and wanting a fun, spicy read. This didn't disappoint. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher!

Overnight Hunter goes from a bad boy bachelor to a single father and needs help asap. He crawls back to the family biz and hires a nanny the first chance he gets. But of course as soon as everyone is getting into their routine the baby mama comes crawling back...

The MMC really developed after the first half from almost unbearable to a really likeable character. While I did find the FMC a little annoying sometimes, I thought she stuck to her boundaries and stayed true to herself throughout which is refreshing. I thoroughly enjoyed the second half of this book after getting through some of the cheesier part of the plot at the beginning.

For a fun, easy read I'd recommend this and look forward to reading the backlist to see how the brothers found love!
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Author 18 books253 followers
December 2, 2024
Charli & Hunter were such a fun couple and I really loved her job. It was awesome and unique and the perfect job for her personality, and the fact that Hunter was so intrigued by it once he learned about it?

Oh yeah!

From the start Charli was sassy and kindhearted where Hunter was grumpy and a bit of jerk. The more I learned about Charli, the more I absolutely loved her and her unstoppable spirit and the more I learned about Hunter, the more I understood him the way Charli did, loving him without excusing his sour attitude.

They were a great couple from the start, whether boss and employee or lovers, they had loads of chemistry! I am a sucker for a good falling for the nanny story and this one did not disappoint.

Throw in sweet Carina, Hunter's brother and Brett plus their women and Behaving Badly in Vegas was a fun story that kept me smiling for the most part.
517 reviews4 followers
November 1, 2024
Well written and presented. Plenty of action, tension, angst, steam and twists and turns (not all expected!) to keep the reader’s undivided attention. Good character development, both of both main characters and the supporting cast.
Loved the two main characters - grumpy yet gorgeous billionaire (Hunter), delightfully sassy and stubbornly independent counterpart (Charli) - sports injury and poor finances forced her to accept a temporary position of nanny to the unexpected arrival of a baby. His?
Enough sexual tension and some sweltering scenes mean the book is not a “sweet romance” but…
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, and look forward to reading some of the supporting characters’ stories in future books.
I received this book as an ARC and this review is entirely voluntary.
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