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Dirty #5
Dirty Like Jude
He was her first true love…
And the worst mistake she ever made.
There’s always been a spark between Jude Grayson and Roni “Wild Card” Webber.
Unfortunately, whenever it ignites… it explodes.
And they both get burned.
As head of security for Dirty—his best friend’s rock band—and a member of the West Coast Kings motorcycle club, Jude had a choice to make, long ago. Loyalty or love. Brotherhood or her.
But now the woman he left behind is suddenly everywhere he turns.
Problem is, Roni’s still got a wild side—and another biker for a boyfriend.
… And Jude’s got a fire for her that just won’t die.
Roni and Jude are about to play a dangerous game.
A game they’ve never known how to win...
and their hearts can’t afford to lose.
Dirty Like Jude is the fifth full-length novel in the Dirty series—a rockstar romance series about the members of the rock band Dirty and the women and men who love them.
Novels in the Dirty series are interconnected standalones, each with an HEA; other books (novella/story collection) are not HEA, but are essential pieces of the overall story arcs. (There are ongoing storylines that develop throughout the series; reading them in order is not crucial but is HIGHLY recommended.)
Reading order:
Dirty Like Me (Dirty #1)
Dirty Like Us (Dirty #0.5) (novella)
Dirty Like Brody (Dirty #2)
A Dirty Wedding Night (Dirty #2.5)(story collection)
Dirty Like Seth (Dirty #3)
Dirty Like Dylan (Dirty #4)
Dirty Like Jude (Dirty #5)
Dirty Like Zane (Dirty #6)
And the worst mistake she ever made.
There’s always been a spark between Jude Grayson and Roni “Wild Card” Webber.
Unfortunately, whenever it ignites… it explodes.
And they both get burned.
As head of security for Dirty—his best friend’s rock band—and a member of the West Coast Kings motorcycle club, Jude had a choice to make, long ago. Loyalty or love. Brotherhood or her.
But now the woman he left behind is suddenly everywhere he turns.
Problem is, Roni’s still got a wild side—and another biker for a boyfriend.
… And Jude’s got a fire for her that just won’t die.
Roni and Jude are about to play a dangerous game.
A game they’ve never known how to win...
and their hearts can’t afford to lose.
Dirty Like Jude is the fifth full-length novel in the Dirty series—a rockstar romance series about the members of the rock band Dirty and the women and men who love them.
Novels in the Dirty series are interconnected standalones, each with an HEA; other books (novella/story collection) are not HEA, but are essential pieces of the overall story arcs. (There are ongoing storylines that develop throughout the series; reading them in order is not crucial but is HIGHLY recommended.)
Reading order:
Dirty Like Me (Dirty #1)
Dirty Like Us (Dirty #0.5) (novella)
Dirty Like Brody (Dirty #2)
A Dirty Wedding Night (Dirty #2.5)(story collection)
Dirty Like Seth (Dirty #3)
Dirty Like Dylan (Dirty #4)
Dirty Like Jude (Dirty #5)
Dirty Like Zane (Dirty #6)
382 pages, ebook
First published September 27, 2018
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Jaine Diamond is a Top 50 Amazon US and a Top 5 international bestselling author. She writes contemporary romance featuring badass, swoon-worthy heroes endowed with massive hearts, strong heroines armed with sweetness and sass, and explosive, page-turning chemistry.
She lives on the beautiful west coast of Canada with her real-life romantic hero and daughter, where she reads, writes and makes extensive playlists for her books while binge drinking tea.
Her books have been translated into French, German and Hebrew.
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February 23, 2024
3.5 Stars
I liked this one a lot more than Brody's book (which is the last one I read...I skipped a couple as I had no interest in them). I thought Jude and Roni had really great chemistry and I really liked their history and connection. Jude was also my favorite kind of asshole.
I did feel like the author did a bit of a bit and switch with the ending...and completely changed the main point of contention between Jude/Roni at the last minute. And it felt a little bit like a cop out.
Otherwise, I enjoyed this and could see myself re-reading it again.
I liked this one a lot more than Brody's book (which is the last one I read...I skipped a couple as I had no interest in them). I thought Jude and Roni had really great chemistry and I really liked their history and connection. Jude was also my favorite kind of asshole.
I did feel like the author did a bit of a bit and switch with the ending...and completely changed the main point of contention between Jude/Roni at the last minute. And it felt a little bit like a cop out.
Otherwise, I enjoyed this and could see myself re-reading it again.
September 21, 2023
This one took me forever to get through. I’m suffering Dirty-Burnout. Won’t be reading the next one for a while. If ever.
April 9, 2025
3.5⭐️
3.5🌶
The dark, quiet, security man you know next to nothing about falls for the town skirt that you were beginning to dislike.
Turns out Roni isn't all bad news. Throughout this series, I had been disliking her and her past influence on Jessa. This book changed her a bit for me. Actually, I felt bad for her and disliked Jude through most of this book for his treatment of her.
Jude thinks he has to be on top of everything. Know everything. Do everything. His loyalty to the band and his MC brothers has him divided. His conduct towards Roni is horrendous. He held her s*xual past against her even though she was a teenager from a neglectful home, even thoigh it was before he ever hooked up with her, even thoigh he never even tried to talk to her about it. He is disgusted that she dates bikers, HE'S a biker! He hates that she slept with people other than him yet never even tried to offer her a relationship and didn't even give her the smallest hope that there would ever be one.
It's hard to put down even if I did find it a bit over the top with all the sex. Seriously, do these characters in this series NOT know how to communicate with each other with their clothes on???? But all in all, I liked the background and the storyline. Read in 2 days
3.5🌶
The dark, quiet, security man you know next to nothing about falls for the town skirt that you were beginning to dislike.
Turns out Roni isn't all bad news. Throughout this series, I had been disliking her and her past influence on Jessa. This book changed her a bit for me. Actually, I felt bad for her and disliked Jude through most of this book for his treatment of her.
Jude thinks he has to be on top of everything. Know everything. Do everything. His loyalty to the band and his MC brothers has him divided. His conduct towards Roni is horrendous. He held her s*xual past against her even though she was a teenager from a neglectful home, even thoigh it was before he ever hooked up with her, even thoigh he never even tried to talk to her about it. He is disgusted that she dates bikers, HE'S a biker! He hates that she slept with people other than him yet never even tried to offer her a relationship and didn't even give her the smallest hope that there would ever be one.
It's hard to put down even if I did find it a bit over the top with all the sex. Seriously, do these characters in this series NOT know how to communicate with each other with their clothes on???? But all in all, I liked the background and the storyline. Read in 2 days
April 10, 2019
I think I’m a touch addicted to this series and these characters!!
Jude and Roni.....LOVED IT!!
Jude and Roni.....LOVED IT!!
December 13, 2018
Not my cup of tea
This book was a lot of not for me. I think Jude is ok, flawed bad boy and all that. But the female lead is a total head case and will literally sleep with anyone. I’m sorry about the slut shaming, but it’s just a lot. She’s had a thing for the guy for years and her way of handling it is to sleep with his brother, two of his friends, and let herself get tag teamed by other bikers. On top of the many many other guys she screws over the 10 years they know each other. It passes the point of “healthy sex drive” and goes strait into gross territory. I guess this review is more of a warning that this story isn’t exactly what you think you are getting with a rock group/ star themed read.
This book was a lot of not for me. I think Jude is ok, flawed bad boy and all that. But the female lead is a total head case and will literally sleep with anyone. I’m sorry about the slut shaming, but it’s just a lot. She’s had a thing for the guy for years and her way of handling it is to sleep with his brother, two of his friends, and let herself get tag teamed by other bikers. On top of the many many other guys she screws over the 10 years they know each other. It passes the point of “healthy sex drive” and goes strait into gross territory. I guess this review is more of a warning that this story isn’t exactly what you think you are getting with a rock group/ star themed read.
February 19, 2022
THE EMOTIONS
3.75/5
Since reading Dirty Wedding Night, I was very excited for these two.
THEY'RE MY FAVOURITE.
I LOVE THEM.
JUDE IS SUCH A CINNAMON ROLL.
RONI IS A BAD*SS.
AND THE WAY THEIR STORY UNFOLDS? BEAUTIFUL.
So I probably shouldn't have read this on my period, and maybe I'm on a book high right now, but Goddammit, I freaking LOVED this book.
The spice wasn't as descriptive as some of the other books, but it wasn't bad by any means.
3.75/5
Since reading Dirty Wedding Night, I was very excited for these two.
THEY'RE MY FAVOURITE.
I LOVE THEM.
JUDE IS SUCH A CINNAMON ROLL.
RONI IS A BAD*SS.
AND THE WAY THEIR STORY UNFOLDS? BEAUTIFUL.
So I probably shouldn't have read this on my period, and maybe I'm on a book high right now, but Goddammit, I freaking LOVED this book.
The spice wasn't as descriptive as some of the other books, but it wasn't bad by any means.
September 23, 2018
I Absolutely Loved Jude
Fantastic yet again!! Jude’s story was much like the rest of the Dirty series because it gave you so much baddassery, angst, steam and a romance that will have you swooning. Jude was not only best friends and grew up with the guys from Dirty he was their head of security and everything that needed “handleling”. Oh, you would think that’s enough but you would be wrong because Jude as also a nomad member of the Kings Mc which his brother was now VP of.
Roni was lifelong best friends with Jessa who happened to be lead guitarist, Jesse’s, twin sister. Every chance Roni had she would sit in and listen to Dirty and watched them over the years climb to rock star status. She had a rough life and was a sex kitten with balls. Lol She thought she knew what she wanted but over time she had been hurt many times always with Jude in the background never being able to give her what she really needed.
This is one kick*ss read that will have you turning pages continually because you can’t wait to see if they actually get their HEA. If you have not checked out this series yet, do so because you won’t be let down. Now I’m patiently waiting for Zane’s story!
Fantastic yet again!! Jude’s story was much like the rest of the Dirty series because it gave you so much baddassery, angst, steam and a romance that will have you swooning. Jude was not only best friends and grew up with the guys from Dirty he was their head of security and everything that needed “handleling”. Oh, you would think that’s enough but you would be wrong because Jude as also a nomad member of the Kings Mc which his brother was now VP of.
Roni was lifelong best friends with Jessa who happened to be lead guitarist, Jesse’s, twin sister. Every chance Roni had she would sit in and listen to Dirty and watched them over the years climb to rock star status. She had a rough life and was a sex kitten with balls. Lol She thought she knew what she wanted but over time she had been hurt many times always with Jude in the background never being able to give her what she really needed.
This is one kick*ss read that will have you turning pages continually because you can’t wait to see if they actually get their HEA. If you have not checked out this series yet, do so because you won’t be let down. Now I’m patiently waiting for Zane’s story!
July 26, 2022
Save your time and skip this one
I read a Lot (100+ this year) of these types of book and this is my first 1 star review. Actually first review less than 4 stars. I was already considering skipping this one but then saw some good reviews and wanted to maintain the continuum. Well I read it and finished it. Begrudgingly. It was disappointing to say the least. To sum it up, Jude did not deserve Roni or she deserved a hell of a lot better than him. He treated her absolutely horribly for the first 70% of the book. Their first 3 years (flashbacks) he was the biggest a$$hole to her over problems he made in his own head or caused himself. Then in their “present” timeline, he only ever struggled to “resist” her in wanting her sexually. He never alluded to difficulty with his emotional connection to her or wanting a relationship with her and never gave a single reason for why that was. She never did anything wrong or gave him any reason to doubt her. I saw a lot of reviews mention his “protectiveness” but that felt weak at best. Especially considering how badly he hurt her emotionally over the course of a decade. Skip Jude’s Book. He Kind Of Sucks. A Lot.
I read a Lot (100+ this year) of these types of book and this is my first 1 star review. Actually first review less than 4 stars. I was already considering skipping this one but then saw some good reviews and wanted to maintain the continuum. Well I read it and finished it. Begrudgingly. It was disappointing to say the least. To sum it up, Jude did not deserve Roni or she deserved a hell of a lot better than him. He treated her absolutely horribly for the first 70% of the book. Their first 3 years (flashbacks) he was the biggest a$$hole to her over problems he made in his own head or caused himself. Then in their “present” timeline, he only ever struggled to “resist” her in wanting her sexually. He never alluded to difficulty with his emotional connection to her or wanting a relationship with her and never gave a single reason for why that was. She never did anything wrong or gave him any reason to doubt her. I saw a lot of reviews mention his “protectiveness” but that felt weak at best. Especially considering how badly he hurt her emotionally over the course of a decade. Skip Jude’s Book. He Kind Of Sucks. A Lot.
December 2, 2022
Roni 'Wild Card' Webber, has earned the nickname by being a bit promiscuous and sleeping with multiple men. She rarely hooks up with the same guy a second time and has a 'sexual' bucket list. When she was a teen she chased after Piper Grayson who was rising up with the MC group 'The Kings'. Jude Grayson however was the only guy who really saw her and the one that kept her attention. They flirted and became friends when the band 'Dirty' was on the rise. After the first 'Dirty' tour they slept together and both were excited for it to become more but after discovering Roni slept with his brother before at a party Jude decides he has to stay the hell away from her. Over the next decade they barely see each other but when they do neither can fight the attraction. When he re-enters her life again the final time they sleep together at Jesse and Katie's wedding but she still suffering from being hurt by him in the past keeps seeing a rival MC member Taze. A few months after that though Jude and Roni still can't stop thinking about each other and become fuck buddies but it is complicated because of past feelings and the feelings now growing between them.
I didn't really like Roni all that much in Jessa's book 'Dirty like Brody' but in 'Dirty Wedding' and this book she really grew on me and I understood her character so much more. I love all the 'Dirty' characters because they are not perfect they all have definite flaws. Roni and Jude had a long journey to their happily ever after but I was really glad that they got one.
I didn't really like Roni all that much in Jessa's book 'Dirty like Brody' but in 'Dirty Wedding' and this book she really grew on me and I understood her character so much more. I love all the 'Dirty' characters because they are not perfect they all have definite flaws. Roni and Jude had a long journey to their happily ever after but I was really glad that they got one.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 21, 2019
The Delight
Getting closer to the end of the series, this one gave me fits. Roni was likable, lovable and very good a job she takes on. But unfortunately I ended up not liking her. Jude also does a few things that tick me off. So while I wanted these two to come together, they just did things that left me wanting to smack them Gibbs style.
Review
Dirty Like Jude is a rougher story than what I have read in this series. Yes, Dylan's story was rough, but not for Dylan as much as Ash. But Ash does get his story which I will review soon. Jude is in a motorcycle club and you don't really know just how deep he is, or how much he wants in or out. He also provides security to Dirty and its band members. Part of the original group of friends, he still comes off as the most mysterious of them all with little glimpses in other books in the series.
Roni Webber is also a little mysterious in the fact she likes sex a lot, has not problem with people knowing it, but seems to have a deeper side we haven't really seen yet. She is best friends with Jessa from Dirty Like Brody which is were we meet her....at a wedding. In fact she gets her own short story in the Dirty Wedding group of shorts. We know she wants revenge on Jude, but is also so attracted to him she can't seem to stay focused to that fact.
Through the story we have flashbacks to how these two know each other, how Roni had a crush on Jude's brother, how Jude and Roni grew close, but misunderstandings set a course of self-destruction in both of them in different ways. Now years in the future, Roni makes no bones about doing what she wants with whomever she wants. Jude secretly has her watched and deals with problems that come her way. But now she's done with this shit of half foot in half foot out.
I like Roni for her honesty of who she was. She wasn't someone who pretended to be something she wasn't just to make everyone happy. Smart, hard-working, she shows she can do something she loves and take on responsibility. We peel away the layers of Jude. Joining the club was in his family, but his other family was music. He was a nomad. Someone who manages the shit that is the darker side of the world. But he always had a thing for Roni and felt betrayed by her when in fact she didn't betray him...but instead drove her away.
Neither of them are perfect. I am ok with that. I just never felt I got to crack Jude's shell. He was a hard man, who wasn't a concrete wall, but I never really felt I got to know him or accept that he wants Roni for herself.
This series is one I adore, and I love these characters, warts and all. It's just not my favorite romance story out of the series. Sometime I am going to force myself to read Dirty Like Zane. I just don't want the series to end.
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September 21, 2018
Whoa. I just finished my ARC of Dirty Like Jude. I’ve been dying to read Jude and Roni’s story since their past . . . err . . . relationship was revealed. I don’t know whether to categorize their romance as a second-chance or an enemies-to-lovers . . . I think I’m just as confused by their love as they are! And that’s not a bad thing!
Honestly there’s not a damn thing bad here. I loved the flashbacks of their stories. Jude’s glimpses of the band as they hit the big time were so fun. And those run ins with Roni *fans self* back when they were all young and stupid, really set things up for them to come back together—well, sometimes I wondered if they’d actually get their acts together and really communicate what was going on in their heads and their hearts.
I loved Roni’s inner strength—her truth to her self, even when the doubts crept in. She never really doubted her feelings for Jude, but she definitely kept them to herself. And Jude. God, the man lives and breathes to protect—to protect his friends and family, and definitely protects his heart. And he’ll pretty much do anything to protect Roni.
Roni and Jude are such a fantastic couple—once they finally figured it all out for real. Their path to their happily ever after was not smooth or straight, but it was so much fun to see them make their way through. Dirty Like Jude is a fantastic addition to this excellent Dirty series! Can’t wait for Maggie and Zane next! ~ Missy, 4.5 stars
Honestly there’s not a damn thing bad here. I loved the flashbacks of their stories. Jude’s glimpses of the band as they hit the big time were so fun. And those run ins with Roni *fans self* back when they were all young and stupid, really set things up for them to come back together—well, sometimes I wondered if they’d actually get their acts together and really communicate what was going on in their heads and their hearts.
I loved Roni’s inner strength—her truth to her self, even when the doubts crept in. She never really doubted her feelings for Jude, but she definitely kept them to herself. And Jude. God, the man lives and breathes to protect—to protect his friends and family, and definitely protects his heart. And he’ll pretty much do anything to protect Roni.
Roni and Jude are such a fantastic couple—once they finally figured it all out for real. Their path to their happily ever after was not smooth or straight, but it was so much fun to see them make their way through. Dirty Like Jude is a fantastic addition to this excellent Dirty series! Can’t wait for Maggie and Zane next! ~ Missy, 4.5 stars
September 16, 2021
Jude deserved better
The book was fine. But Roni sucks. Jude is great. I’m glad we got to see more into his mysterious MC life, but it was pretty tame. The author alluded to some sort of messy business involving the MC but we never got to hear anymore about it. I kept waiting for it. Anyway, not happy Jude ended up with Roni. I didn’t like their story and I don’t like her. I’m def not slut shaming. I just don’t like her. She seemed easy to put with him bc she’s already basically in the group and dates all the bad boys in town. But I never felt anything but bothered by her. I couldn’t even muster up any sympathy for her when learning about her rough childhood. This one just didn’t do it for me.
The book was fine. But Roni sucks. Jude is great. I’m glad we got to see more into his mysterious MC life, but it was pretty tame. The author alluded to some sort of messy business involving the MC but we never got to hear anymore about it. I kept waiting for it. Anyway, not happy Jude ended up with Roni. I didn’t like their story and I don’t like her. I’m def not slut shaming. I just don’t like her. She seemed easy to put with him bc she’s already basically in the group and dates all the bad boys in town. But I never felt anything but bothered by her. I couldn’t even muster up any sympathy for her when learning about her rough childhood. This one just didn’t do it for me.
September 17, 2025
While I do enjoy a good bad boy, I just can't get past the insane amount of will-they-wont-they in this book. If either of these characters just swallowed their massive egos this book could've been over before it started. I also found both Roni and Jude to be the least flushed out characters in the series so far. Not bad but not great.
August 9, 2024
I started reading this series maybe even close to a year ago and then kind of got off track reading other stuff and just now am back to it, remembering why I like it and Jaine Diamond’s writing. Good stuff!
This is a heavy romance, the Roni and Jude aren’t neatly put together people and there’s a lot of struggle in this sort-of second chance, sort-of enemies-to-lovers story.
A couple random notes:
Chapter 11 was a thing of beauty the description of deep longing and emotions and awakenings was just great. There’s a lot of that throughout since Roni and Jude have a long, passionate history.
The flashback scene of their first time together was one of the hottest I’ve read in a while! 🥵
This is also the strongest dual POV book I’ve read in a while, especially with the MMC - Jude really comes through as Jude, he has a clear character voice.
I love the cat-and-mouse power play, the game of chicken they play with each other throughout the book which causes so much tension. I could see people possibly being frustrated or calling this miscommunication, or a lack of communication, but I absolutely love it. It’s two people with issues and a fear of being vulnerable that’s keeping them from being honest and thus fully being with each other - it’s real and gritty to me.
That said, Jude is a real a-hole in some parts. There’s a scene or two where I’m like “oh no buddy, what are you doing?” And definitely as I was hitting the 70% mark or so I wasn’t sure if I could bounce back from some things we find out around then and his thinking.
But I think, again, it worked just based on how they are both portrayed - kind of trapped in these sort of dysfunctional bubbles that then sometimes tap together and burst, not always in a good way.
So, I kept rooting for them to get it together, to own their feelings for each other, to apologise to each other, and that kept me reading. It’s not a pretty story, but I like the rawness of it and the beauty within that.
Definitely recommend this series and this book if you like sort of rough characters who have a sort of rough story but get their HEA in a satisfying way.
This is a heavy romance, the Roni and Jude aren’t neatly put together people and there’s a lot of struggle in this sort-of second chance, sort-of enemies-to-lovers story.
A couple random notes:
Chapter 11 was a thing of beauty the description of deep longing and emotions and awakenings was just great. There’s a lot of that throughout since Roni and Jude have a long, passionate history.
The flashback scene of their first time together was one of the hottest I’ve read in a while! 🥵
This is also the strongest dual POV book I’ve read in a while, especially with the MMC - Jude really comes through as Jude, he has a clear character voice.
I love the cat-and-mouse power play, the game of chicken they play with each other throughout the book which causes so much tension. I could see people possibly being frustrated or calling this miscommunication, or a lack of communication, but I absolutely love it. It’s two people with issues and a fear of being vulnerable that’s keeping them from being honest and thus fully being with each other - it’s real and gritty to me.
That said, Jude is a real a-hole in some parts. There’s a scene or two where I’m like “oh no buddy, what are you doing?” And definitely as I was hitting the 70% mark or so I wasn’t sure if I could bounce back from some things we find out around then and his thinking.
But I think, again, it worked just based on how they are both portrayed - kind of trapped in these sort of dysfunctional bubbles that then sometimes tap together and burst, not always in a good way.
So, I kept rooting for them to get it together, to own their feelings for each other, to apologise to each other, and that kept me reading. It’s not a pretty story, but I like the rawness of it and the beauty within that.
Definitely recommend this series and this book if you like sort of rough characters who have a sort of rough story but get their HEA in a satisfying way.
November 7, 2023
“When you’re with the right man, you’ll want to give him all the freedom in the world. And he’ll want to give you all his loyalty in return. You don’t have to live in fear that he’s going to cheat. The right guy would probably rather have his balls cut off than hurt you like that.”
Jude and Roni is one of my favorite couple. The angst ... the chemistry... the longing.. the slow burn..
"Because of all the things that had changed in all these years, my feelings for her never had." HIM
“I know I’ve walked away from you, more than once,” he said. “And that cut you. I meant it to cut you. But like I said, I grew up. I’m here, but you’ve gotta meet me in the fuckin’ middle, V. You’ve gotta step into it. You can’t lie to me. You can’t stand there and act like you don’t need me. Like I’m not the one for you, if that’s what I am. Like you’re never gonna give me a chance to win back your trust.” Him
“I want to be with you,” he said. “I want you. I’ve always wanted you. Like you have no idea how fuckin’ much. But I gotta tell you, I would never take anything less than all of you, V.” Him 😍😍😍
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Jude and Roni is one of my favorite couple. The angst ... the chemistry... the longing.. the slow burn..
"Because of all the things that had changed in all these years, my feelings for her never had." HIM
“I know I’ve walked away from you, more than once,” he said. “And that cut you. I meant it to cut you. But like I said, I grew up. I’m here, but you’ve gotta meet me in the fuckin’ middle, V. You’ve gotta step into it. You can’t lie to me. You can’t stand there and act like you don’t need me. Like I’m not the one for you, if that’s what I am. Like you’re never gonna give me a chance to win back your trust.” Him
“I want to be with you,” he said. “I want you. I’ve always wanted you. Like you have no idea how fuckin’ much. But I gotta tell you, I would never take anything less than all of you, V.” Him 😍😍😍
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November 30, 2023
3-3.5⭐️
I love Jude and Roni but their lack of communication made me wanna rip my eyes out.
Jude was realistically such a nob because despite his feelings for her, he continued to tell her that it was only about sex.
In the flashbacks he was so rude to her-
“You… Veronica Webber… are not the kind of girl a guy marries.” “You’re the kind of girl some guys fuck on a kitchen counter and forget” umm excuse me✋Like I get that he struggled to trust her since she’d slept with the whole population but give her a break😭
Roni wasn’t much better either; she never told him how she felt and then was confused as to why he never let it get serious.
Overall, the book wasn’t bad and I still like the characters but it stressed me out😅
I love Jude and Roni but their lack of communication made me wanna rip my eyes out.
Jude was realistically such a nob because despite his feelings for her, he continued to tell her that it was only about sex.
In the flashbacks he was so rude to her-
“You… Veronica Webber… are not the kind of girl a guy marries.” “You’re the kind of girl some guys fuck on a kitchen counter and forget” umm excuse me✋Like I get that he struggled to trust her since she’d slept with the whole population but give her a break😭
Roni wasn’t much better either; she never told him how she felt and then was confused as to why he never let it get serious.
Overall, the book wasn’t bad and I still like the characters but it stressed me out😅
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November 30, 2025
This is the third book of the series that I read. The glimpses of Jude and his heart + general badassery in the other books were too much for me. I had to find out what kind of person was gonna win him over.
He’s been in love with a girl who’s been hurting and doing everything in her power to make sure no one can see it since he was a kid. They’re so alike! Both operating with these giant hearts behind tall walls- demanding everything but unwilling to give anything in return until they get it.
Avoiding pain, they hurt each other and break their own hearts repeatedly. Oh the angst! I cried a few times because the back and forth rejection got me right in the heart and personal trauma.
Something has got to give though, and the author walks these two assholes through the work and hard conversations it would take for them get to that realistic HEA.
The spice is phenomenal! The angst is top shelf! The resistance to slut shaming is friggin GOLD. Grab the tissues and grab this book for sure.
He’s been in love with a girl who’s been hurting and doing everything in her power to make sure no one can see it since he was a kid. They’re so alike! Both operating with these giant hearts behind tall walls- demanding everything but unwilling to give anything in return until they get it.
Avoiding pain, they hurt each other and break their own hearts repeatedly. Oh the angst! I cried a few times because the back and forth rejection got me right in the heart and personal trauma.
Something has got to give though, and the author walks these two assholes through the work and hard conversations it would take for them get to that realistic HEA.
The spice is phenomenal! The angst is top shelf! The resistance to slut shaming is friggin GOLD. Grab the tissues and grab this book for sure.
September 29, 2018
I have been waiting for the story behind Jude for quite awhile and was so happy to finally have my hands on his story. We have gotten a few teasers centered around these 2 (Roni and Jude) in previous books. I was hoping that their actually story would be smoking hot. That said the part I struggled with the most was that these 2 had some much backstory that they hid from one another it just pissed me off. I really just wanted to kick some sense into them for all the time they both wasted. The biggest challenge is can these 2 get past all the unshared feelings and find their better half.
*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
July 18, 2025
This one is my favorite after 'Dirty Like Me'! This series is just fun to read 📚 Rockstars and Bikers. I mean. cmon!
September 30, 2018
I have been wanting to know more about Jude and Roni's past since it was mentioned and especially since their little interlude in A Dirty Wedding.
I enjoyed this book and felt that it gave us a much more rounded picture of Jude and Roni as they struggle with their past history, hurts and protective shells.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes angst, heartbreak, protective Alpha males and women who don't put up with their crap.
I enjoyed this book and felt that it gave us a much more rounded picture of Jude and Roni as they struggle with their past history, hurts and protective shells.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes angst, heartbreak, protective Alpha males and women who don't put up with their crap.
April 12, 2023
Jude
Let me preface this by saying I did like Jude in this story-very much so. He's head of security for Dirty, Jessie's best friend, and also a member of a motorcycle gang (of which his older brother Piper is VP). He's a hot, bada** , protective alpha male, very good at his job. He's had a thing for Roni since he was nineteen yrs old, and was going to make a move on her, until he overheard her telling Jessa about a stupid "bucket list" she had set for herself that included seducing his brother Piper. Sickened, he backed away. Fast forward to another night when he found Roni sitting alone during a party in tears on the porch steps of his brothers house. He leaned in to kiss Roni, not knowing she had just made a play for his brother, and then gotten dumped right afterward. Out of guilt, Roni pushed him away, but realized what a mistake she'd made going after Piper, because Jude was really the man her heart wanted. Later, Jude finds out Roni slept with his brother, and Piper tell Jude it would be stupid to be with Roni because she was an easy lay and would never be faithful. Jude is crushed-and furious with Roni. That's why he told her they would "never go down that road". Roni truly broke Jude's heart first, even though through most of the books she's always making Jude out to be the bad guy, never owning up to her own mistakes, failures, and just generally selfish behavior. She takes pride in being the Party Girl, she uses her sexuality as a weapon (at least I see it that way), and she's very self absorbed. I really had a hard time working up sympathy for her character, because she brought so much of her problems on herself. She never had a decent conversation with Jude about anything meaningful, because she was too worried about gaining all of the "power" of their relationship using sex. Not taking responsibility for anything going wrong between them (except in the end) really bothered me about her character. Jude's POV is what kept me reading the story, 'cause I truly do love that man.
Let me preface this by saying I did like Jude in this story-very much so. He's head of security for Dirty, Jessie's best friend, and also a member of a motorcycle gang (of which his older brother Piper is VP). He's a hot, bada** , protective alpha male, very good at his job. He's had a thing for Roni since he was nineteen yrs old, and was going to make a move on her, until he overheard her telling Jessa about a stupid "bucket list" she had set for herself that included seducing his brother Piper. Sickened, he backed away. Fast forward to another night when he found Roni sitting alone during a party in tears on the porch steps of his brothers house. He leaned in to kiss Roni, not knowing she had just made a play for his brother, and then gotten dumped right afterward. Out of guilt, Roni pushed him away, but realized what a mistake she'd made going after Piper, because Jude was really the man her heart wanted. Later, Jude finds out Roni slept with his brother, and Piper tell Jude it would be stupid to be with Roni because she was an easy lay and would never be faithful. Jude is crushed-and furious with Roni. That's why he told her they would "never go down that road". Roni truly broke Jude's heart first, even though through most of the books she's always making Jude out to be the bad guy, never owning up to her own mistakes, failures, and just generally selfish behavior. She takes pride in being the Party Girl, she uses her sexuality as a weapon (at least I see it that way), and she's very self absorbed. I really had a hard time working up sympathy for her character, because she brought so much of her problems on herself. She never had a decent conversation with Jude about anything meaningful, because she was too worried about gaining all of the "power" of their relationship using sex. Not taking responsibility for anything going wrong between them (except in the end) really bothered me about her character. Jude's POV is what kept me reading the story, 'cause I truly do love that man.
April 15, 2019
Roni "Wild Card" Webber has a reputation for being the EASY GIRL. She does not understand why it is crime to LIKE sex. Roni's main problem is she would have stopped at Jude had he told her she was the one for him. Once Jude had sex with Roni it was over for her. Her heart belonged to Jude and Jude knew how to destroy it.
Roni stirred clear of Jude but still really liked the bad boys. Over the years she dated another King within the MC. She managed not too get to close as to run into Jude. Problem is all their friends are intermingled so it was bound to happen.
Now Roni is seeing a Sinner a Rival MC to the Kings. This does not sit well with Jude and he wants it over. Jude is well aware of the guys Roni has been in relationships with over the time they have not been together but a Sinner is a low.
Jude knows he loves Roni. Jude has not been able to shake this girl. He can live without her but he is not sure he wants to anymore. After just one quick encounter about 10 months ago right before Roni started seeing the Sinner they had a moment. Jude and Roni can't stop thinking about it but Roni also can't stop thinking about Jude breaking her heart time and time again.
I'm not a fan of MC books because of the violence, illegal activity, and lack of respect for the female population. As far as that part is concerned it was not a MC books. This did fit the DIRTY series and tied into the gang. Roni being Jessa's best friend and Jude being Jesse's best friend it all came together. The relationship was sweet & hot at the end but the middle was bumpy. There were some things for Jude to overcome in order for him to really BE with Roni. Roni had to trust that Jude would not break her heart and give him all of herself without the walls. This was hard for both parties to do but at the end we get a HEA for the couple and hope to see what is in store for the next book of the series.
Roni stirred clear of Jude but still really liked the bad boys. Over the years she dated another King within the MC. She managed not too get to close as to run into Jude. Problem is all their friends are intermingled so it was bound to happen.
Now Roni is seeing a Sinner a Rival MC to the Kings. This does not sit well with Jude and he wants it over. Jude is well aware of the guys Roni has been in relationships with over the time they have not been together but a Sinner is a low.
Jude knows he loves Roni. Jude has not been able to shake this girl. He can live without her but he is not sure he wants to anymore. After just one quick encounter about 10 months ago right before Roni started seeing the Sinner they had a moment. Jude and Roni can't stop thinking about it but Roni also can't stop thinking about Jude breaking her heart time and time again.
I'm not a fan of MC books because of the violence, illegal activity, and lack of respect for the female population. As far as that part is concerned it was not a MC books. This did fit the DIRTY series and tied into the gang. Roni being Jessa's best friend and Jude being Jesse's best friend it all came together. The relationship was sweet & hot at the end but the middle was bumpy. There were some things for Jude to overcome in order for him to really BE with Roni. Roni had to trust that Jude would not break her heart and give him all of herself without the walls. This was hard for both parties to do but at the end we get a HEA for the couple and hope to see what is in store for the next book of the series.
October 30, 2018
Never-ending
I made it through the whole book but it was like wading through molasses. There were so many flashbacks that it seemed we spent more time going backwards in the story than going forward.
I did like that I learned a bit about MC culture, even though it gave the book a darkness that was not my cup of tea. I will avoid MC books in the future.
I read two other books in the series and enjoyed them much more. I want to read Zane and Maggie’s story and hope one day that Ash’s story comes out, to make up for how he was treated at the end of the other book.
I made it through the whole book but it was like wading through molasses. There were so many flashbacks that it seemed we spent more time going backwards in the story than going forward.
I did like that I learned a bit about MC culture, even though it gave the book a darkness that was not my cup of tea. I will avoid MC books in the future.
I read two other books in the series and enjoyed them much more. I want to read Zane and Maggie’s story and hope one day that Ash’s story comes out, to make up for how he was treated at the end of the other book.
May 10, 2019
I loved this story a lot more then the last book of this series. I wouldve given it the 5th star if there had been no mention of Dylan and Amber. They are dead to me! I dont like that the characters seem to think Ash is the problem as far as I'm concerned hes the most wronged character in this series besides Seth. Otherwise Jude and Roni are good for each other. Jude was an ass at times especially when they were younger but atleast he got a chance for redemption and happiness (which is more then you did for Ash!) Sorry to anyone reading the review I'm still really bitter from the previous book. Its taking the love from the series for me. Jude was mysterious and a little dark. He had depth which was nice. He wasnt flat as a character. Roni was spunky and free. I liked that about her. She was good for Jude and they came back together to make a beautiful story. Still I'm pissed about the last book...😡
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December 7, 2020
More of a 2.5.
This is definitely my least favorite book of the series. I liked Jude and Roni, but I did not really like these two together. There's also a bit of slut shaming in this which made me really uncomfortable. Roni sleeps with Jude's brother as a one time hook up, and doesn't tell Jude. And Jude is jealous and pissed at her for 10 years for it. And Jude's brother is not much better with the slut shaming. And literally no one mentions how many women Jude has slept with. It's kind of...gross. Roni could sleep with whoever she wanted, as long as Roni actually told Jude how she felt about him. Which she didn't. And Jude didn't either, causing unnecessary drama. Blah.
The series is still sexy, but I thought Jude and Roni's story deserved better. I'm glad to finally move onto Zane and Maggie.
This is definitely my least favorite book of the series. I liked Jude and Roni, but I did not really like these two together. There's also a bit of slut shaming in this which made me really uncomfortable. Roni sleeps with Jude's brother as a one time hook up, and doesn't tell Jude. And Jude is jealous and pissed at her for 10 years for it. And Jude's brother is not much better with the slut shaming. And literally no one mentions how many women Jude has slept with. It's kind of...gross. Roni could sleep with whoever she wanted, as long as Roni actually told Jude how she felt about him. Which she didn't. And Jude didn't either, causing unnecessary drama. Blah.
The series is still sexy, but I thought Jude and Roni's story deserved better. I'm glad to finally move onto Zane and Maggie.
December 19, 2020
Ok. So. My personal opinion on this series? Book 1? LOVED IT. Books 2&3? Started to feel a little try hard and disconnected at times but overall I enjoyed them? Book 4? Fucked me off with what happened. Book 6? I. LOVED. IT. So, I’m glad I read this in the wrong order and read book 6 third. Because honestly, if I’d read them in order idek if I’d have read this one, after having read book 4. So at least I had the motivation left to finish the series. Because this book was fine. Not great. Not bad. Not anger enduring overall. Just fine.
HOWEVER. I will complain that, yeah, sure, some of the secondary characters in this are in a band. But neither of our lead characters are rock stars. So this is not a rock star romance. It’s a rock stars’ body guard and their friend romance.
HOWEVER. I will complain that, yeah, sure, some of the secondary characters in this are in a band. But neither of our lead characters are rock stars. So this is not a rock star romance. It’s a rock stars’ body guard and their friend romance.
March 20, 2024
Noooooooo why did they ruin Jude for me?!?!
I actually abandoned this at 74% (SEVENTY FOUR!) because I couldn’t take anymore.
He was such an asshole in how he treated her- the hot/cold & never showing her any kindness. If you can’t get over her past then leave her alone.
To be fair Roni isn’t written in a way that makes it easy to like her, she doesn’t come off well in previous books & I was disappointed to see she had a bigger role in the series. No slut shaming here, I just thought she was reckless & a bad friend.
This is one toxic couple I could happily never come across again & it’s put me off the series so much that I’m not even going to read on & discover what the deal is with Maggie!
Dammit.
I actually abandoned this at 74% (SEVENTY FOUR!) because I couldn’t take anymore.
He was such an asshole in how he treated her- the hot/cold & never showing her any kindness. If you can’t get over her past then leave her alone.
To be fair Roni isn’t written in a way that makes it easy to like her, she doesn’t come off well in previous books & I was disappointed to see she had a bigger role in the series. No slut shaming here, I just thought she was reckless & a bad friend.
This is one toxic couple I could happily never come across again & it’s put me off the series so much that I’m not even going to read on & discover what the deal is with Maggie!
Dammit.
August 2, 2025
I am enjoying this series even though it is quite inconsistent. Jude was always a mystery as the biker/head of security. His relationship with Veronica is sprinkled throughout all of the stories leading up to this.
What makes this book hard to read is part because it is hard to follow. The author switches from present to past so fast you sort of feel the whiplash. Then you are taken out of the story you were following to learn something that happened long ago only to be thrust back into present day.
I never got a chance to really get invested in them because the trauma of the past was more of a distraction than a help. Present was a lot of angst and hook ups that just left me bored.
I shall continue but honestly this story could be skipped and you wouldn't miss it on the series.
What makes this book hard to read is part because it is hard to follow. The author switches from present to past so fast you sort of feel the whiplash. Then you are taken out of the story you were following to learn something that happened long ago only to be thrust back into present day.
I never got a chance to really get invested in them because the trauma of the past was more of a distraction than a help. Present was a lot of angst and hook ups that just left me bored.
I shall continue but honestly this story could be skipped and you wouldn't miss it on the series.
April 28, 2020
I struggled to connect with Roni. I was waiting for her to be that bada$$ chick whom didn't care what anyone thought of her. However, her behavior when it came to Jude was too pathetic. I'm all for women owning their sexuality, however, I didn't get the sense that's what she was doing. She behaved like a MC groupie. And Jude was so indecisive about everything to be with Roni or not, to be with the MC or not. Jeez, pee or get off the pot already.
Admittedly, these couple is my least favorite in the series and only reason why I kept going with this one was to get some update on Maggie and Zane. Their story was average and leaning towards dull.
Admittedly, these couple is my least favorite in the series and only reason why I kept going with this one was to get some update on Maggie and Zane. Their story was average and leaning towards dull.
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