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Diary of a Bad Boy
From USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn comes a forbidden romance about an Irish rebel who falls in love with the wrong girl.
Dear Diary,
I might have gotten myself into a wee bit of trouble—and I'm not talking about the "court mandated community service," or “therapy sessions from bashing a bloke in the head" kind of trouble.
I wish it were that simple.
Nope. I’m talking about the "falling in love with one of my client's daughters,” kind of trouble . . . The kind of problem I can’t talk my way out of when the truth gets out.
How I ended up with her phone is a long story—and when she called to get it back, I took things a bit too far. One innocent exchange wound up leading to so much more.
Fun, new, and totally immune to my charm, Sutton is different. And I had no idea she was the daughter of Foster Green.
Blame it on the dark colored stout running through my veins, pushing me toward one bad decision after another. Pushing me toward her even though I know right from wrong; even though she's my client's daughter.
Dating her might be the best or worst decision I've ever made. Only time, whiskey, and one more roll around the mattress with her will tell.
Roark
Dear Diary,
I might have gotten myself into a wee bit of trouble—and I'm not talking about the "court mandated community service," or “therapy sessions from bashing a bloke in the head" kind of trouble.
I wish it were that simple.
Nope. I’m talking about the "falling in love with one of my client's daughters,” kind of trouble . . . The kind of problem I can’t talk my way out of when the truth gets out.
How I ended up with her phone is a long story—and when she called to get it back, I took things a bit too far. One innocent exchange wound up leading to so much more.
Fun, new, and totally immune to my charm, Sutton is different. And I had no idea she was the daughter of Foster Green.
Blame it on the dark colored stout running through my veins, pushing me toward one bad decision after another. Pushing me toward her even though I know right from wrong; even though she's my client's daughter.
Dating her might be the best or worst decision I've ever made. Only time, whiskey, and one more roll around the mattress with her will tell.
Roark
344 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 5, 2019
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Meghan Quinn
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When I was in high school I occasionally read books but was consumed by other teenage things so I didn't take the time to appreciate a good book on a cloudy day, wrapped up in a blanket on the couch. It wasn't until I received a Kindle for Christmas one year that my world completely flipped upside down. When looking for books I came across the Contemporary Romance genre and was sold and I haven't turned back since.
You can either find my head buried in my Kindle, listening to inspiring heart ripping music or typing away on the computer twisting and turning the lives of my characters while driving my readers crazy with anticipation.
I currently reside in beautiful Colorado Springs where the sun is always shining and there is a trail waiting to be hiked on every corner. I share a lovely and warm home with the love of my life and my five, four-legged children.
When I was in high school I occasionally read books but was consumed by other teenage things so I didn't take the time to appreciate a good book on a cloudy day, wrapped up in a blanket on the couch. It wasn't until I received a Kindle for Christmas one year that my world completely flipped upside down. When looking for books I came across the Contemporary Romance genre and was sold and I haven't turned back since.
You can either find my head buried in my Kindle, listening to inspiring heart ripping music or typing away on the computer twisting and turning the lives of my characters while driving my readers crazy with anticipation.
I currently reside in beautiful Colorado Springs where the sun is always shining and there is a trail waiting to be hiked on every corner. I share a lovely and warm home with the love of my life and my five, four-legged children.
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March 7, 2019
*****FIVE STARS*****
{ARC Generously Provided by Author}
”I don’t know anything about relationships or how to care for someone. All I know is this feeling I have for you, this mind-numbing, soul-shattering feeling coursing through my body, isn’t going away, so I can either continue to try to fight it, or I can ask you for help.”
Meghan Quinn is one of my most favorite romantic comedy writers and she has far exceeded my expectations with ”DIARY OF A BAD BOY”. Everything about this story was pure magic! The story reels you in from the start and never lets go. The author’s signature snarky sense of humor is infused throughout and made for some belly aching laugh out loud moments. The plot was highly entertaining and I fell in love with both the Hero and Heroine. A total win!!
Roark McCool is a sexy hot-headed and foul-mouthed Irishman, with a penchant for liquor, fast women, and getting into fistfights. Sutton Green is a sweet and innocent Southern belle who can also give as good as she gets. The two first meet at a Gray’s Papaya where Roark gets into a brawl with a guy and nearly takes out Sutton in the process. Through the commotion, they wind up with each other’s cell phones and then the comical banter ensues. Roark goes out of his way to be a jerk and holds Sutton’s phone hostage while she desperately tries to meet up with him to get it back. This is ”enemies-to-lovers” romance at its best!
Things get complicated when they find out that Sutton’s dad is an NFL quarterback who also happens to be one of Roark’s top clients. Roark and Sutton thought their time in each other’s presence would end once their cell phones were exchanged but they’re both forced to work together on a philanthropic project that Sutton’s father holds near and dear to his heart.
Get ready for some serious sparks and painful sexual tension to form between the couple. I loved the quick-witted banter that flows fast and furious between Roark and Sutton, and their chemistry is scorching hot!! I wasn’t prepared to fall so hard for Roark as he didn’t really leave much of an impression on me in the first book, but that’s how I felt about Racer from ”Twisted Twosome”. That’s just how this author likes to throw you off and I love that about her writing.
Here are my overall ratings:
Hero: 5
Heroine: 5
Plot: 5
Angst: 5
Steam: 5
Chemistry Between Hero & Heroine: 5
DIARY OF A BAD BOY releases on March 7th! This is a book you’re going to want to get your hands on asap! Get ready to add another book boyfriend to your favorites shelves!
UNIVERSAL LINK: https://amzn.to/2UoDEJx
{ARC Generously Provided by Author}
”I don’t know anything about relationships or how to care for someone. All I know is this feeling I have for you, this mind-numbing, soul-shattering feeling coursing through my body, isn’t going away, so I can either continue to try to fight it, or I can ask you for help.”
Meghan Quinn is one of my most favorite romantic comedy writers and she has far exceeded my expectations with ”DIARY OF A BAD BOY”. Everything about this story was pure magic! The story reels you in from the start and never lets go. The author’s signature snarky sense of humor is infused throughout and made for some belly aching laugh out loud moments. The plot was highly entertaining and I fell in love with both the Hero and Heroine. A total win!!
Roark McCool is a sexy hot-headed and foul-mouthed Irishman, with a penchant for liquor, fast women, and getting into fistfights. Sutton Green is a sweet and innocent Southern belle who can also give as good as she gets. The two first meet at a Gray’s Papaya where Roark gets into a brawl with a guy and nearly takes out Sutton in the process. Through the commotion, they wind up with each other’s cell phones and then the comical banter ensues. Roark goes out of his way to be a jerk and holds Sutton’s phone hostage while she desperately tries to meet up with him to get it back. This is ”enemies-to-lovers” romance at its best!
Things get complicated when they find out that Sutton’s dad is an NFL quarterback who also happens to be one of Roark’s top clients. Roark and Sutton thought their time in each other’s presence would end once their cell phones were exchanged but they’re both forced to work together on a philanthropic project that Sutton’s father holds near and dear to his heart.
Get ready for some serious sparks and painful sexual tension to form between the couple. I loved the quick-witted banter that flows fast and furious between Roark and Sutton, and their chemistry is scorching hot!! I wasn’t prepared to fall so hard for Roark as he didn’t really leave much of an impression on me in the first book, but that’s how I felt about Racer from ”Twisted Twosome”. That’s just how this author likes to throw you off and I love that about her writing.
Here are my overall ratings:
Hero: 5
Heroine: 5
Plot: 5
Angst: 5
Steam: 5
Chemistry Between Hero & Heroine: 5
DIARY OF A BAD BOY releases on March 7th! This is a book you’re going to want to get your hands on asap! Get ready to add another book boyfriend to your favorites shelves!
UNIVERSAL LINK: https://amzn.to/2UoDEJx
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March 7, 2019From USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn comes a forbidden romance about an Irish rebel who falls in love with the wrong girl.
Read now - - > mybook.to/DiaryBadBoy
✔ Age Gap
✔ Forbidden Romance
✔ NYC Romance
✔ Enemies to Lovers
✔ Irish Alpha
Roark McCool wants nothing more then to be numb from the world while holding a tumbler of whiskey in his hand but when he accidentally swaps phones with Sutton Green, he quickly falls for her innocent charm and challenging wit. He knows she's not the girl for him, but he's too tempted to stay away . . . even when he finds out she's his client's daughter.
Read now - - > mybook.to/DiaryBadBoy
✔ Age Gap
✔ Forbidden Romance
✔ NYC Romance
✔ Enemies to Lovers
✔ Irish Alpha
Roark McCool wants nothing more then to be numb from the world while holding a tumbler of whiskey in his hand but when he accidentally swaps phones with Sutton Green, he quickly falls for her innocent charm and challenging wit. He knows she's not the girl for him, but he's too tempted to stay away . . . even when he finds out she's his client's daughter.
March 7, 2019
Love love this author, definitely not a disappointment with this gem!!!
The angst, the chemistry, and ohmigod the steaminess, yes oh yes!!! I think my book boyfriend list just got another add!!!!
Gotta try to cool myself down 😜Full Review to come!! Soon 🙃
The angst, the chemistry, and ohmigod the steaminess, yes oh yes!!! I think my book boyfriend list just got another add!!!!
Gotta try to cool myself down 😜Full Review to come!! Soon 🙃
dnf
March 7, 2019A big DNF
Lost Interest.
Seriously this book had potentials but lost it due to the H’s idiotic behavior. The beginning was quite funny and I was intrigued. But then the H’s behavior became so irritating I decided to end this.
The H is a sports agent. That’s the ONLY nice thing about him.
It was very VERY hard to like him. Firstly he was on probation and still he got into fights. He was a CARELESS ALCOHOLIC MANWHORE ASSHOLE.
And as the h said, he was...
“the most ill-behaved, unprofessional, out-spoken guy on the planet”
So the story goes something like this.
Seriously the h was DUMB. She should have lodged a complaint in the police station against the H for keeping her phone if she was SO annoyed. What the hell was she doing following him everywhere for her phone than drooling watching him take of his clothes. Stupid woman.
The H was very disgusting. Other than being a manwhore he was a disgusting creature. He talked about his piss, his burps, his bloating....eww...I don’t want to hear about that. Then what the hell was that massage. He went to a massage parlor while the h watched him getting massage. YUCK.
Maybe this book is entertaining and funny for others.
Also the H might redeem himself after they start working together.
But I have zero patience remaining to go further.
I’m done.
Lost Interest.
Seriously this book had potentials but lost it due to the H’s idiotic behavior. The beginning was quite funny and I was intrigued. But then the H’s behavior became so irritating I decided to end this.
The H is a sports agent. That’s the ONLY nice thing about him.
It was very VERY hard to like him. Firstly he was on probation and still he got into fights. He was a CARELESS ALCOHOLIC MANWHORE ASSHOLE.
And as the h said, he was...
“the most ill-behaved, unprofessional, out-spoken guy on the planet”
So the story goes something like this.
Seriously the h was DUMB. She should have lodged a complaint in the police station against the H for keeping her phone if she was SO annoyed. What the hell was she doing following him everywhere for her phone than drooling watching him take of his clothes. Stupid woman.
The H was very disgusting. Other than being a manwhore he was a disgusting creature. He talked about his piss, his burps, his bloating....eww...I don’t want to hear about that. Then what the hell was that massage. He went to a massage parlor while the h watched him getting massage. YUCK.
Maybe this book is entertaining and funny for others.
Also the H might redeem himself after they start working together.
But I have zero patience remaining to go further.
I’m done.
March 6, 2019
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Roark McCool is the quintessential damaged bad-boy hero. He has a gives-zero-fucks attitude, a giant chip on his shoulder, and is almost never without a drink in one hand a a cigarette in the other. And then he bumps into Sutton Green, literally, and his world takes a turn. The two manage to switch phones during their encounter and it leads to a cat and mouse game with Sutton following Roark around until he gives her her phone back. Roark, of course, is his usual asshole self but it leads to forcing Sutton out of her comfort zone of kitty pajamas and never leaving her Apartment past 9pm.
Now, you may expect me to say something along the lines of "...and then he showed his true caring self." But that's not going to happen, because Roark starting out as an asshole and he continued as one. And honestly I think that was the best thing about his character. There wasn't a sudden change to his personality and he didn't magically become some lovable guy over the course of a few chapters. He owned his bad-boy image and I loved that about him. It had me anticipating each turn of the page just waiting to see what he would do next. There was still a change in his character as he grew throughout the story but it was gradual and certainly not without a few bumps along the way.
Sutton had me worried in the beginning and I wasn't sure if she was going to be one of those innocent heroines that just makes me roll my eyes the entire book. But as I read on I realized that there was actually a lot of hidden depth to her and I found it really fun to get to discover that. Roark definitely pushed her past her boundaries, but she did just the same to him and it was a perfect match.
Overall, I really enjoyed reading this story and I would recommend it for any of my fellow bad boy lovers out there. I'm also really excited now to go back and read Roark's friend Bram's story in The Secret to Dating Your Best Friend's Sister. He had just a few small features in this book but I can tell that I'm going to love him in his own book.
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
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Roark McCool is the quintessential damaged bad-boy hero. He has a gives-zero-fucks attitude, a giant chip on his shoulder, and is almost never without a drink in one hand a a cigarette in the other. And then he bumps into Sutton Green, literally, and his world takes a turn. The two manage to switch phones during their encounter and it leads to a cat and mouse game with Sutton following Roark around until he gives her her phone back. Roark, of course, is his usual asshole self but it leads to forcing Sutton out of her comfort zone of kitty pajamas and never leaving her Apartment past 9pm.
Now, you may expect me to say something along the lines of "...and then he showed his true caring self." But that's not going to happen, because Roark starting out as an asshole and he continued as one. And honestly I think that was the best thing about his character. There wasn't a sudden change to his personality and he didn't magically become some lovable guy over the course of a few chapters. He owned his bad-boy image and I loved that about him. It had me anticipating each turn of the page just waiting to see what he would do next. There was still a change in his character as he grew throughout the story but it was gradual and certainly not without a few bumps along the way.
Sutton had me worried in the beginning and I wasn't sure if she was going to be one of those innocent heroines that just makes me roll my eyes the entire book. But as I read on I realized that there was actually a lot of hidden depth to her and I found it really fun to get to discover that. Roark definitely pushed her past her boundaries, but she did just the same to him and it was a perfect match.
Overall, I really enjoyed reading this story and I would recommend it for any of my fellow bad boy lovers out there. I'm also really excited now to go back and read Roark's friend Bram's story in The Secret to Dating Your Best Friend's Sister. He had just a few small features in this book but I can tell that I'm going to love him in his own book.
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
June 28, 2022
3.5 stars
I love that Meghan Quinn always makes me laugh and this book was no exception. I'll be honest, it took me a while to warm up to the hero, but once I did, Roark really grew on me. That stunt he played in the beginning with Sutton's phone was immature, but with time, it got better. I was really starting to love it, then I got a little more frustrated at the end. Sigh. Not my favorite from this author, but I'm curious to read the other two books in this series.
I love that Meghan Quinn always makes me laugh and this book was no exception. I'll be honest, it took me a while to warm up to the hero, but once I did, Roark really grew on me. That stunt he played in the beginning with Sutton's phone was immature, but with time, it got better. I was really starting to love it, then I got a little more frustrated at the end. Sigh. Not my favorite from this author, but I'm curious to read the other two books in this series.
Audio book source: Audible
Story Rating: 3.5 stars
Narrators: John Hartley & Lauren Ezzo
Narration Rating: 4 stars
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length:11h 12m
March 6, 2019
Release Date: March 7, 2019
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Actual Rating: 5 stars
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I have come to the conclusion that Meghan Quinn is the QUEEN of writing DREAMY men. Damn. Roark is one of a kind! I fell in love with him the first time "fook" left his lips and couldn't stop obsessing over him until the last page (well, I am still thinking of him but that's neither here nor there)... Every time I read a book by Meghan I feel like it is one of a kind. No other author has her flair for writing and regardless of the fact that I have read plenty of enemies-to-lovers novels in the past this book makes me feel like I read the genre for the very first time. Time and time again she surprises me with her witty stories, lovable characters, and top notch plots that leave me aching for more. This book has all of that and more. Diary of a Bad Boy is a must read for any Meghan Quinn fan and even for those who have never read her books before. You will fall into INSTANT love with this sexy Irishman and feel a deep love for his troubled character. He pulled at my heartstrings (his family life is not the best), and made me laugh out loud numerous times. Sutton- the lady of the hour- is just as sweet and lovable. I loved how her sass came out when she first laid eyes on Roark and how it didn't go away! All in all, the two together are the FULL PACKAGE.
Diary of a Bad Boy has EVERYTHING I wanted in a book. An enemies-to-lovers trope (I love the angst and banter between these two especially when they are arguing), a sexy man with an accent that will make all romance lovers drool, a sweet and irresistible heroine that any man would be lucky to have, and an ultra sweet ending that had me smiling from ear to ear.
I think it's pretty clear that I highly recommend this one. Everyone will fall in love with these two- I just know it!
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Actual Rating: 5 stars
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I have come to the conclusion that Meghan Quinn is the QUEEN of writing DREAMY men. Damn. Roark is one of a kind! I fell in love with him the first time "fook" left his lips and couldn't stop obsessing over him until the last page (well, I am still thinking of him but that's neither here nor there)... Every time I read a book by Meghan I feel like it is one of a kind. No other author has her flair for writing and regardless of the fact that I have read plenty of enemies-to-lovers novels in the past this book makes me feel like I read the genre for the very first time. Time and time again she surprises me with her witty stories, lovable characters, and top notch plots that leave me aching for more. This book has all of that and more. Diary of a Bad Boy is a must read for any Meghan Quinn fan and even for those who have never read her books before. You will fall into INSTANT love with this sexy Irishman and feel a deep love for his troubled character. He pulled at my heartstrings (his family life is not the best), and made me laugh out loud numerous times. Sutton- the lady of the hour- is just as sweet and lovable. I loved how her sass came out when she first laid eyes on Roark and how it didn't go away! All in all, the two together are the FULL PACKAGE.
Diary of a Bad Boy has EVERYTHING I wanted in a book. An enemies-to-lovers trope (I love the angst and banter between these two especially when they are arguing), a sexy man with an accent that will make all romance lovers drool, a sweet and irresistible heroine that any man would be lucky to have, and an ultra sweet ending that had me smiling from ear to ear.
I think it's pretty clear that I highly recommend this one. Everyone will fall in love with these two- I just know it!
lost-interested
May 20, 2020DNF @ 29%
So far, this book made me smile, and still, I couldn't get through it. The plot wasn’t something that I haven’t read before. I liked their texting but I’m sure if I go on my rating would be low at the end. Time to move on…
So far, this book made me smile, and still, I couldn't get through it. The plot wasn’t something that I haven’t read before. I liked their texting but I’m sure if I go on my rating would be low at the end. Time to move on…
October 8, 2021
dear diary,
When authors write an introvert why are their major character traits naive, shy, doormat..like are those synonyms for an introverted person...asking in my sarcastic tone...because hell I am over that crap...anyways this was a mess hero is a major jackass and heroine was begging for crumbs of his attention...even in the epilogue she is like "but you are gonna ask me to marry you, right, right"
and don't even get me started on their meet-cute ...sure it is a cute and funny way with switching phones but why of why would two grown-ass people drag that shit for so long...
1,5⭐
When authors write an introvert why are their major character traits naive, shy, doormat..like are those synonyms for an introverted person...asking in my sarcastic tone...because hell I am over that crap...anyways this was a mess hero is a major jackass and heroine was begging for crumbs of his attention...even in the epilogue she is like "but you are gonna ask me to marry you, right, right"
and don't even get me started on their meet-cute ...sure it is a cute and funny way with switching phones but why of why would two grown-ass people drag that shit for so long...
1,5⭐
March 8, 2019
4 STARS!
Meghan Quinn has proven time and time again just how versatile of an author she can be. She comes up with some really funny, loving, yet douchey characters. Diary of a Bad Boy was no exception. The title alone drew me in. This book was a sexy and witty age gape, enemies-to-lovers romance.
Roark McCool is all cool and snarky. He's a broody bastard with a Irish accent (yum). His vices include drinking, smoking (a lot of both), and losing his temper which is what gets him into trouble in the first place. He's a respected sports agent and one fight in particular has him bumping (literally) into Sutton. He loses his phone and in turn ends up with her phone... Let the madness ensue, for it becomes a tantalizing game of cat and mouse between these two.
Sutton Grace Green is the complete opposite of Roark. She's young, a bit naive, sassy, spunky, and ends up stuck with Roark's phone. The bastard makes matters worse by not giving it back to her so easily. So Sutton becomes his shadow. Follows him everywhere. Sparks fly. Cue sarcastic and witty banter. She can't stand him but she's also attracted to him. It's just a hot mess. Sutton is a character who wears her heart on her sleeve. You see her progress throughout, and spending time with Roark builds up her confidence.
Their chemistry is undeniable. Fate brings them together, especially when they soon realize they must work together since it turns out Sutton's father is one of Roark's major clients (yikes). I'm sure you can figure out how that goes.
I loved this book! There wasn't a moment that didn't have me laughing with Roark's antics. Of course there were those frustrating moments as well, especially towards the end that just had me shaking my head #TeamRoark. Bonus, some beloved characters from The Secret to Dating Your Best Friend's Sister make a cameo 💃🏼. I definitely recommend that you not only read this book but all the books!!
*ARC WAS KINDLY PROVIDED IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW.*
Meghan Quinn has proven time and time again just how versatile of an author she can be. She comes up with some really funny, loving, yet douchey characters. Diary of a Bad Boy was no exception. The title alone drew me in. This book was a sexy and witty age gape, enemies-to-lovers romance.
Roark McCool is all cool and snarky. He's a broody bastard with a Irish accent (yum). His vices include drinking, smoking (a lot of both), and losing his temper which is what gets him into trouble in the first place. He's a respected sports agent and one fight in particular has him bumping (literally) into Sutton. He loses his phone and in turn ends up with her phone... Let the madness ensue, for it becomes a tantalizing game of cat and mouse between these two.
Sutton Grace Green is the complete opposite of Roark. She's young, a bit naive, sassy, spunky, and ends up stuck with Roark's phone. The bastard makes matters worse by not giving it back to her so easily. So Sutton becomes his shadow. Follows him everywhere. Sparks fly. Cue sarcastic and witty banter. She can't stand him but she's also attracted to him. It's just a hot mess. Sutton is a character who wears her heart on her sleeve. You see her progress throughout, and spending time with Roark builds up her confidence.
Their chemistry is undeniable. Fate brings them together, especially when they soon realize they must work together since it turns out Sutton's father is one of Roark's major clients (yikes). I'm sure you can figure out how that goes.
I loved this book! There wasn't a moment that didn't have me laughing with Roark's antics. Of course there were those frustrating moments as well, especially towards the end that just had me shaking my head #TeamRoark. Bonus, some beloved characters from The Secret to Dating Your Best Friend's Sister make a cameo 💃🏼. I definitely recommend that you not only read this book but all the books!!
*ARC WAS KINDLY PROVIDED IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW.*
March 8, 2019
So I actually really did end up enjoying this book but weirdly, despite the fact that I enjoyed it and couldn't put it down all I can focus on are the things that bugged me. Maybe that's the Bianca Del Rio show I just walked out of making me want to call everyone names ( love her).
Like how for the first 30% Sutton was a complete doormat and I wanted to slap her. But then she finally grew a backbone only to lose it when it came to her father. Thankfully it came back strong at the end and having her acknowledge the fact she got it from Roark helped.
But omg her dad. He was such a hypocritical douche and no one called him out on it. Seriously hold up a freaking mirror.
I loved Roark so hard. But then I am a sucker for an arsehole and an accent. He actually knew he was a jerk and made no apologies for it. Watching him man up and reading his diary entries and his inner monologue was so much fun and made me fall for him so hard. He made the story for me.
The ending with Sutton’s dad felt a little rushed and I would have liked a little look into Roark and Sutton’s future but overall it was a solid 4 star read that I highly recommend, just be prepared for a little hair pulling frustration.
Like how for the first 30% Sutton was a complete doormat and I wanted to slap her. But then she finally grew a backbone only to lose it when it came to her father. Thankfully it came back strong at the end and having her acknowledge the fact she got it from Roark helped.
But omg her dad. He was such a hypocritical douche and no one called him out on it. Seriously hold up a freaking mirror.
I loved Roark so hard. But then I am a sucker for an arsehole and an accent. He actually knew he was a jerk and made no apologies for it. Watching him man up and reading his diary entries and his inner monologue was so much fun and made me fall for him so hard. He made the story for me.
The ending with Sutton’s dad felt a little rushed and I would have liked a little look into Roark and Sutton’s future but overall it was a solid 4 star read that I highly recommend, just be prepared for a little hair pulling frustration.
March 11, 2019
This book is everything I need now: fun, a lot of romance and a easy emotions.
I loved this book.
Roarke is a great great character and his name is the powerful one. Remember me one series that I loved.
It’s worth the reading ❤️
I loved this book.
Roarke is a great great character and his name is the powerful one. Remember me one series that I loved.
It’s worth the reading ❤️
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March 8, 2019From USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn comes a forbidden romance about an Irish rebel who falls in love with the wrong girl.
Read now - - > mybook.to/DiaryBadBoy
✔ Age Gap
✔ Forbidden Romance
✔ NYC Romance
✔ Enemies to Lovers
✔ Irish Alpha
Roark McCool wants nothing more then to be numb from the world while holding a tumbler of whiskey in his hand but when he accidentally swaps phones with Sutton Green, he quickly falls for her innocent charm and challenging wit. He knows she's not the girl for him, but he's too tempted to stay away . . . even when he finds out she's his client's daughter.
March 9, 2019
I thought I had a winner winner chicken dinner! Oh how disappointed I was the further I read. I'm not a prude and I like a hot romance -- but I prefer substance over the sexual content -- and it just wasn't to be had with this book. An overload of way too many details -- down and dirty details -- and not nearly enough normal day-to-day living and relationship building between the pairing. Why can't these characters spend some time talking -- share some normal conversation?
The hero was basically a thirty-two year old man-child, who was one of the most vulgar, foul-mouthed ridiculous heroes I've read in quite some time. And believe me, I wanted to like him -- who wouldn't want to fall for a tall, dark and sexy Irish devil. But I felt like I needed to throw a bar of soap at him and tell him to clean up his “fookin” filthy-talking mouth. It was a lot over-the-top for my liking — at times way too aggravating and made me grit my teeth.
Oh, there was some laughter -- especially at first, but it soon got old, pushed aside by the down and dirty. There were plenty of cat and mouse games between them with some cute, sexy and witty dialogue, too. Roark and Sutton (by the way I loved their names) made an interesting contrast, but never really sold me on anything except their sexual addiction to each other. Really, as much as I wanted to be, I was never really sold on their coupling.
What kept me going were Roark’s diary entries where this tortured 32-year-old man child spoke the truths and laid out his soul. And then along comes Sutton Green, the beautiful blonde with a kind and gentle heart -- the daughter of one of his biggest clients who throws him out of whack completely. That’s where the real goodies could be found, and why I at least chose to give him a chance and kept on reading. It was in those moments of honesty as he complained about his therapist, his childhood and worried over his life-choices where he made groundbreaking progress. Could he have found his match and might he be more than he first appeared on the surface? And yes, he did clean up his act (well sorta) and Sutton did make a difference in his life. Still, this one just didn’t mesh with me quite like some of Quinn’s other books. The positives never outweighed the negatives.
Just not my cuppa this go round.
The hero was basically a thirty-two year old man-child, who was one of the most vulgar, foul-mouthed ridiculous heroes I've read in quite some time. And believe me, I wanted to like him -- who wouldn't want to fall for a tall, dark and sexy Irish devil. But I felt like I needed to throw a bar of soap at him and tell him to clean up his “fookin” filthy-talking mouth. It was a lot over-the-top for my liking — at times way too aggravating and made me grit my teeth.
Oh, there was some laughter -- especially at first, but it soon got old, pushed aside by the down and dirty. There were plenty of cat and mouse games between them with some cute, sexy and witty dialogue, too. Roark and Sutton (by the way I loved their names) made an interesting contrast, but never really sold me on anything except their sexual addiction to each other. Really, as much as I wanted to be, I was never really sold on their coupling.
What kept me going were Roark’s diary entries where this tortured 32-year-old man child spoke the truths and laid out his soul. And then along comes Sutton Green, the beautiful blonde with a kind and gentle heart -- the daughter of one of his biggest clients who throws him out of whack completely. That’s where the real goodies could be found, and why I at least chose to give him a chance and kept on reading. It was in those moments of honesty as he complained about his therapist, his childhood and worried over his life-choices where he made groundbreaking progress. Could he have found his match and might he be more than he first appeared on the surface? And yes, he did clean up his act (well sorta) and Sutton did make a difference in his life. Still, this one just didn’t mesh with me quite like some of Quinn’s other books. The positives never outweighed the negatives.
Just not my cuppa this go round.
March 13, 2023
In her latest contemporary romance, Meghan Quinn pairs up the innocent Sutton Green and the devilish Irish bad boy Roark McCool for a sexy and fun enemies to lovers story.
Roark only knows about two kinds of relationships. The dealings he has with his clients and the relation he has with whiskey which helps him block out all emotions. But when he accidentally switches phones with Sutton, he finds her combination of innocence and wit irresistible and taunts her with not returning her phone until they’re both hooked on one another. Even though he’s older, she’s out of his league and she’s one of his biggest client’s daughter, he can’t stay away and neither can she. But can these two opposites find a way to balance each other and find a way around all the other obstacles that trouble them?
Quinn delivers a bad boy hero to fall in love with and a witty romance which finds its legs in the middle sections as Sutton and Roark come to know one another and fall for each other in the process.
Each chapter is preceded by a delightful diary entry by Roark which gives an added view into his tortured soul. Even though he’s a bit… or a lot rough around the edges, underneath he’s a big-hearted individual who was waiting for the right gal to come along. Even though Sutton was a bit too naïve, warranted some frustration and at times handled things poorly, Roark’s character pops off the page with infectious magnetism.
While the beginning was a bit drawn out and the end a foregone conclusion, the in between was incredibly fun, witty, sexy and charming.
Diary of a Bad Boy is a standalone contemporary romance by Meghan Quinn. It is an enemies to lovers forbidden romance, told from both points of view with a happy ending.
* I was given an ARC of this book courtesy of the author via InkSlinger. The excerpts are from that copy. I am voluntarily reviewing this title. *
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Roark only knows about two kinds of relationships. The dealings he has with his clients and the relation he has with whiskey which helps him block out all emotions. But when he accidentally switches phones with Sutton, he finds her combination of innocence and wit irresistible and taunts her with not returning her phone until they’re both hooked on one another. Even though he’s older, she’s out of his league and she’s one of his biggest client’s daughter, he can’t stay away and neither can she. But can these two opposites find a way to balance each other and find a way around all the other obstacles that trouble them?
Quinn delivers a bad boy hero to fall in love with and a witty romance which finds its legs in the middle sections as Sutton and Roark come to know one another and fall for each other in the process.
Each chapter is preceded by a delightful diary entry by Roark which gives an added view into his tortured soul. Even though he’s a bit… or a lot rough around the edges, underneath he’s a big-hearted individual who was waiting for the right gal to come along. Even though Sutton was a bit too naïve, warranted some frustration and at times handled things poorly, Roark’s character pops off the page with infectious magnetism.
While the beginning was a bit drawn out and the end a foregone conclusion, the in between was incredibly fun, witty, sexy and charming.
Diary of a Bad Boy is a standalone contemporary romance by Meghan Quinn. It is an enemies to lovers forbidden romance, told from both points of view with a happy ending.
* I was given an ARC of this book courtesy of the author via InkSlinger. The excerpts are from that copy. I am voluntarily reviewing this title. *
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March 7, 2019From USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn comes a forbidden romance about an Irish rebel who falls in love with the wrong girl.
Read now - - > mybook.to/DiaryBadBoy
✔ Age Gap
✔ Forbidden Romance
✔ NYC Romance
✔ Enemies to Lovers
✔ Irish Alpha
Roark McCool wants nothing more then to be numb from the world while holding a tumbler of whiskey in his hand but when he accidentally swaps phones with Sutton Green, he quickly falls for her innocent charm and challenging wit. He knows she's not the girl for him, but he's too tempted to stay away . . . even when he finds out she's his client's daughter.
Read now - - > mybook.to/DiaryBadBoy
✔ Age Gap
✔ Forbidden Romance
✔ NYC Romance
✔ Enemies to Lovers
✔ Irish Alpha
Roark McCool wants nothing more then to be numb from the world while holding a tumbler of whiskey in his hand but when he accidentally swaps phones with Sutton Green, he quickly falls for her innocent charm and challenging wit. He knows she's not the girl for him, but he's too tempted to stay away . . . even when he finds out she's his client's daughter.
August 15, 2019
Oh boy oh boy oh boy...this book....it took me on a wild ride...my emotions were all over the place. At times I was incredulous (could there be a more rude, arrogant a**hole hero than sports agent Roark McCool--how am I supposed to like him?); then gradually he started to grow on me with his witty remarks and banter with the heroine (good girl with a hidden bad girl side Sutton Green); and at times he had me laughing out loud or shaking my head with his antics. But I wondered--what's his deal? Why does he act the way he does? Why has he never had a romantic relationship? What is in his past that messed him up?
Well be prepared for one hell of a story because this book is a real page turner. The relationship between Roark and Sutton just blew me away. The way it all started with Roark refusing to give back Sutton's missing cell phone and her tenacity in getting it back sets the stage for what is to come. The way that Sutton hung in there with the struggling-with-his-emotions Roark, the way she opened his eyes and made him want to be a better man, the way they faced what looked like insurmountable hurdles regarding Roark's feelings of self worth....oh, this book had everything. These two brought out the best in each other And I was totally on board with their growing romance. And did I mention their sizzling chemistry? Meghan Quinn has a way of teasing you and teasing you with lots and lots of foreplay until you're at the edge of your rope....(much like Roark was). But god, the payoff is always exquisite!
I loved everything about this story (there's so much more to tell ) and it's beautifully put together. The last few chapters had me crying and nearly wrecked me...but the ending was sooo worth it. To borrow a phrase from Irishman Roark...I FOOKIN ' LOVED IT !
5 BIG stars
Well be prepared for one hell of a story because this book is a real page turner. The relationship between Roark and Sutton just blew me away. The way it all started with Roark refusing to give back Sutton's missing cell phone and her tenacity in getting it back sets the stage for what is to come. The way that Sutton hung in there with the struggling-with-his-emotions Roark, the way she opened his eyes and made him want to be a better man, the way they faced what looked like insurmountable hurdles regarding Roark's feelings of self worth....oh, this book had everything. These two brought out the best in each other And I was totally on board with their growing romance. And did I mention their sizzling chemistry? Meghan Quinn has a way of teasing you and teasing you with lots and lots of foreplay until you're at the edge of your rope....(much like Roark was). But god, the payoff is always exquisite!
I loved everything about this story (there's so much more to tell ) and it's beautifully put together. The last few chapters had me crying and nearly wrecked me...but the ending was sooo worth it. To borrow a phrase from Irishman Roark...I FOOKIN ' LOVED IT !
5 BIG stars
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March 8, 2019From USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn comes a forbidden romance about an Irish rebel who falls in love with the wrong girl.
Read now - - > mybook.to/DiaryBadBoy
✔ Age Gap
✔ Forbidden Romance
✔ NYC Romance
✔ Enemies to Lovers
✔ Irish Alpha
Roark McCool wants nothing more then to be numb from the world while holding a tumbler of whiskey in his hand but when he accidentally swaps phones with Sutton Green, he quickly falls for her innocent charm and challenging wit. He knows she's not the girl for him, but he's too tempted to stay away . . . even when he finds out she's his client's daughter.
Read now - - > mybook.to/DiaryBadBoy
✔ Age Gap
✔ Forbidden Romance
✔ NYC Romance
✔ Enemies to Lovers
✔ Irish Alpha
Roark McCool wants nothing more then to be numb from the world while holding a tumbler of whiskey in his hand but when he accidentally swaps phones with Sutton Green, he quickly falls for her innocent charm and challenging wit. He knows she's not the girl for him, but he's too tempted to stay away . . . even when he finds out she's his client's daughter.
March 6, 2019
4.5 Stars
“Why are you so goddam perfect?”
“I’m far from perfect, Roark.”
His gaze connects with mine. “You’re perfect in my eyes.”
Dear Diary, we initially fell in love with Roark McCool, the fast-talking, Jameson swilling confirmed bachelor in Bram’s book, The Secret to Dating Your Best Friends Sister. Well, all three blokes, Bram, Rath and Roark stole our hearts. Diary of a Bad Boy is Roark’s story, so of course, we’re now desperate to hear Rath’s exploits which we hope is next! Hmmm who is that mystery women we heard snippets of in this book? We can’t wait to find out!
In Dating the Bad Boy, thirty-two-year-old Roark certainly lived up to that moniker! A cheeky bad boy prankster who’s coping mechanism is a gallon of Jameson’s and a good bit of brawling, hence the black eyes he’s constantly sporting. He’s not in the market for a relationship, however, there was a lot more to the Roark persona than what we had glimpsed in Bram’s book. Learning his back story, the pain he carried, the self-loathing he expressed, made us understand him so much more and our hearts broke for him.
‘Lust is easy. Safe. Never leads to disappointment, either me or the other person. Love is conditional. Limited.’
As with the first book, we adored that bromance between Rath, Bram and Roark. These boys have a wicked sense of humour and a sweet, if not piss taking camaraderie which had us once again, giggling over their antics and banter. One down, two to go. Is there a woman capable of taming bad boy Roark, the man from Killarney with the lethal Irish lilt?
‘I want to hear about all his troubles and smooth the crease between his brow with my soft encouragement.’
After yet another dust-up, Roark gets his phone mixed up with another phone belonging to a girl named Sutton. Sutton is a sweet girl with southern manners who is appalled by Roark’s behaviour and even more annoyed by the fact he makes it very difficult for her to get her phone back. Some witty text messages ensue and some coincidences about who Sutton is.
Roark is quite a contradiction. In his professional life, he’s worked hard to build a business and is known for his professionalism as a sports agent, and his attention to his clients. In his personal life, he’s a bit of a f**k up and can be a right arse. In Sutton, he sees an easy target to rile her feathers, but he underestimated her and brought out the sass that even she wasn’t aware she was capable of.
There’s a touch of forbidden love, enemies to lovers, an age gap, some bloody funny ribbing, a bit of swoony romance as well as some intense sexual chemistry and passion, aching desire, all rolled up into one entertaining rom-com which this wonderful author is synonymous with. We adore her sense of humour, her men are some of the most vulnerable, amusing and gorgeous blokes we’ve read, now add Roark to that list.
We’re loving these books that can be read as standalone’s but do yourselves a favour and read Bram’s book first, it will have you in stitches and set the scene perfectly for Roark and Sutton’s story.
“I’m an asshole, Sutton. The sooner you realize that, the better.”
“You have moments when you’re not.”
“Don’t hold onto them, because they’re few and far between.”
“They are, but when you have those moments, they make an impact.”
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March 7, 2019From USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn comes a forbidden romance about an Irish rebel who falls in love with the wrong girl.
Read now - - > mybook.to/DiaryBadBoy
✔ Age Gap
✔ Forbidden Romance
✔ NYC Romance
✔ Enemies to Lovers
✔ Irish Alpha
Roark McCool wants nothing more then to be numb from the world while holding a tumbler of whiskey in his hand but when he accidentally swaps phones with Sutton Green, he quickly falls for her innocent charm and challenging wit. He knows she's not the girl for him, but he's too tempted to stay away . . . even when he finds out she's his client's daughter.
Read now - - > mybook.to/DiaryBadBoy
✔ Age Gap
✔ Forbidden Romance
✔ NYC Romance
✔ Enemies to Lovers
✔ Irish Alpha
Roark McCool wants nothing more then to be numb from the world while holding a tumbler of whiskey in his hand but when he accidentally swaps phones with Sutton Green, he quickly falls for her innocent charm and challenging wit. He knows she's not the girl for him, but he's too tempted to stay away . . . even when he finds out she's his client's daughter.
March 14, 2019
Brilliant.
I really really enjoy this book. It's the first book I've read from this author and it won't be the last. Her writing is brilliant. I luvd the text and diary parts of this book it was so funny. Seeing Roark finally open up well try was great and the text he would send to Sutton was funny this guy really kept her on her toes. He would drive her crazy in every way. Roark is your typical had boy he smokes drinks sleeps with who he wants he live is good. But it's slowing getting out of control he's fighting drinking more he just can't control his temper. So this is where the diary comes in he was told to log down his thought. This isn't something he wouldn't normally do but he has no choice but to do it. I did find it funny how he meets Sutton with something he's not meant to be doing. This guy is just so great I luv him.
Sutton is this prim proper woman. She doesn't go out or drink much doesn't have many friends. She works hard and knows what she wants from lfe. She has everything set in place. But she's happy well she thinks she is until she meets the most annoying sexy men ever Roark McCool. He is the most annoying man ever she doesn't know how he got to be one of the best sport agents in NY. This guy fight,drinks, smokes, he's arrogant, annoying, confident and totally sexy. There is one thing she wants from this guy one thing but can she get it no and it's her. He makes her run around like a mad woman. They both didn't know what they were getting themselves into. Just over a PHONE.
This book was so good I enjoyed it from the start to finish. Both Roark and Sutton are brilliant. There both so different but for together at the same time. The whole opposites attract between them is funny and sexy. They shouldn't fit evertything about them if different but they are so sexy and great together. I did feel sorry for Roark he hides so much from people he has so much anger. It just comes out in the wrong way sometimes. It's hard not to luv this guy the way he was in the start of this book he was a proper bad boy showing how bad and mean he could be. He just didn't know who he was dealing with. It was fun to see Sutton becomes more open and be sassy towards Roark she really did keep him in his toes in part but he really did have her running around like a crazy person in the beginning. It was good that they both got the upper hand in each other.
I would highly recommend this book. Like I said it's the first book I've read from this author. I can't wait to read more from her. I have to go back and read Bram and Julia's story having getting a bit of Bram in this book. I'm dying for more of Rath as well and this EX of his they were talking about. I really luvd this book and I m looking forward to see what I read next from this author.
I really really enjoy this book. It's the first book I've read from this author and it won't be the last. Her writing is brilliant. I luvd the text and diary parts of this book it was so funny. Seeing Roark finally open up well try was great and the text he would send to Sutton was funny this guy really kept her on her toes. He would drive her crazy in every way. Roark is your typical had boy he smokes drinks sleeps with who he wants he live is good. But it's slowing getting out of control he's fighting drinking more he just can't control his temper. So this is where the diary comes in he was told to log down his thought. This isn't something he wouldn't normally do but he has no choice but to do it. I did find it funny how he meets Sutton with something he's not meant to be doing. This guy is just so great I luv him.
Sutton is this prim proper woman. She doesn't go out or drink much doesn't have many friends. She works hard and knows what she wants from lfe. She has everything set in place. But she's happy well she thinks she is until she meets the most annoying sexy men ever Roark McCool. He is the most annoying man ever she doesn't know how he got to be one of the best sport agents in NY. This guy fight,drinks, smokes, he's arrogant, annoying, confident and totally sexy. There is one thing she wants from this guy one thing but can she get it no and it's her. He makes her run around like a mad woman. They both didn't know what they were getting themselves into. Just over a PHONE.
This book was so good I enjoyed it from the start to finish. Both Roark and Sutton are brilliant. There both so different but for together at the same time. The whole opposites attract between them is funny and sexy. They shouldn't fit evertything about them if different but they are so sexy and great together. I did feel sorry for Roark he hides so much from people he has so much anger. It just comes out in the wrong way sometimes. It's hard not to luv this guy the way he was in the start of this book he was a proper bad boy showing how bad and mean he could be. He just didn't know who he was dealing with. It was fun to see Sutton becomes more open and be sassy towards Roark she really did keep him in his toes in part but he really did have her running around like a crazy person in the beginning. It was good that they both got the upper hand in each other.
I would highly recommend this book. Like I said it's the first book I've read from this author. I can't wait to read more from her. I have to go back and read Bram and Julia's story having getting a bit of Bram in this book. I'm dying for more of Rath as well and this EX of his they were talking about. I really luvd this book and I m looking forward to see what I read next from this author.
September 16, 2020
I just couldn’t with this book. I wanted to stop reading so many times and be done with this but I persevered thinking that I would somehow end up liking it but I just couldn’t.
Roark is such a major douche. He is rude and a total manwhore. Not even a manwhore that I ended up liking. He was downright a complete asshole that I don’t think is redeemable. Sutton on the other hand needs a kick to her shins. Girl, get some self respect. The guy pushes you away so much yet you still constantly run after him. He treats you like crap and you want to date him. WTF is wrong with you?! I feel embarrassed for you girl. You were like a love sick puppy. I disliked both of you.
This is a poorly written review but I just don’t know what to say about this book. The writing and overall plot was good but I hated the characters and their irritating personalities.
I am truly sorry for my negative review.
Roark is such a major douche. He is rude and a total manwhore. Not even a manwhore that I ended up liking. He was downright a complete asshole that I don’t think is redeemable. Sutton on the other hand needs a kick to her shins. Girl, get some self respect. The guy pushes you away so much yet you still constantly run after him. He treats you like crap and you want to date him. WTF is wrong with you?! I feel embarrassed for you girl. You were like a love sick puppy. I disliked both of you.
This is a poorly written review but I just don’t know what to say about this book. The writing and overall plot was good but I hated the characters and their irritating personalities.
I am truly sorry for my negative review.
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March 8, 2019From USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn comes a forbidden romance about an Irish rebel who falls in love with the wrong girl.
Read now - - > mybook.to/DiaryBadBoy
✔ Age Gap
✔ Forbidden Romance
✔ NYC Romance
✔ Enemies to Lovers
✔ Irish Alpha
Roark McCool wants nothing more then to be numb from the world while holding a tumbler of whiskey in his hand but when he accidentally swaps phones with Sutton Green, he quickly falls for her innocent charm and challenging wit. He knows she's not the girl for him, but he's too tempted to stay away . . . even when he finds out she's his client's daughter.
Read now - - > mybook.to/DiaryBadBoy
✔ Age Gap
✔ Forbidden Romance
✔ NYC Romance
✔ Enemies to Lovers
✔ Irish Alpha
Roark McCool wants nothing more then to be numb from the world while holding a tumbler of whiskey in his hand but when he accidentally swaps phones with Sutton Green, he quickly falls for her innocent charm and challenging wit. He knows she's not the girl for him, but he's too tempted to stay away . . . even when he finds out she's his client's daughter.
March 10, 2019
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4.5 FOOKING CROWNS
Meghan Quinn is one of the few rom-com writers I read. I find her characters to be generally unique, refreshing and her humor different from the standard romcom moments.
Roark has all the parts I love in her heroes. Genuinely good at his core, quick wit, insanely attractive, but this is the first time Meghan has written a bad boy with the drinking and the fighting. I have to say I enjoyed it. It meant a complexity to his character when she delved into what drove his actions. More than any of that, though, I loved every moment he was with Sutton. They just had that uniquely magical chemistry that some fictional characters have. And, no, it wasn’t just in the bedroom, it was in their texts and their dialogue. I genuinely enjoyed their conversations as much as the actual physical intimacy between the two.
Sutton was funny. In fact most of the humor comes from her naivety and her frustration and temptation of Roark. She brought a bit of comic relief to the story and peace to the hero we love.
The plot is really well paced. Meghan takes from enemies to friends to lovers. She makes the couple work for but also keeps readers engaged with the attraction they try to resist and the banter. The conflict is pretty clear, happens relatively late in the game, and is resolved rather easily, and yet I didn’t really effect my love of the story because my adoration or Roark and Sutton is so high.
Th Diary of the Bad Boy is another must read for Meghan Quinn. She makes me laugh and swoon and just generally enjoy all things romcom.
ARC received in exchange for an honest review
4.5 FOOKING CROWNS
Meghan Quinn is one of the few rom-com writers I read. I find her characters to be generally unique, refreshing and her humor different from the standard romcom moments.
Roark has all the parts I love in her heroes. Genuinely good at his core, quick wit, insanely attractive, but this is the first time Meghan has written a bad boy with the drinking and the fighting. I have to say I enjoyed it. It meant a complexity to his character when she delved into what drove his actions. More than any of that, though, I loved every moment he was with Sutton. They just had that uniquely magical chemistry that some fictional characters have. And, no, it wasn’t just in the bedroom, it was in their texts and their dialogue. I genuinely enjoyed their conversations as much as the actual physical intimacy between the two.
Sutton was funny. In fact most of the humor comes from her naivety and her frustration and temptation of Roark. She brought a bit of comic relief to the story and peace to the hero we love.
The plot is really well paced. Meghan takes from enemies to friends to lovers. She makes the couple work for but also keeps readers engaged with the attraction they try to resist and the banter. The conflict is pretty clear, happens relatively late in the game, and is resolved rather easily, and yet I didn’t really effect my love of the story because my adoration or Roark and Sutton is so high.
Th Diary of the Bad Boy is another must read for Meghan Quinn. She makes me laugh and swoon and just generally enjoy all things romcom.
ARC received in exchange for an honest review
February 25, 2019
5 fantastically funny stars!
Oh my sweet, poor broken Roark!
I love a good enemies to lovers romance and Meghan Quinn did not disappoint! The constant back and forth games and banter between Sutton and Roark was hilarious!
Their chemistry was off the charts and the moments where you got to see Roark behind the mask just broke my goddamn heart!
I fell so hard for him, harder than Sutton!
The diary entries from Roark were hilarious and helped you understand him so much better.
I loved Sutton. At the start she was this sweet innocent woman and I thought she would get on my nerves. But as Roark pushed her buttons he unleashed a vixen, someone not to be messed with and I love Sutton’s character so much because of it.
I’ve fallen deeply in love with this story and these characters and I can’t praise Meghan enough!
A hilarious, swoon, heart felt enemies to lovers story about the innocent country girl who’s never really experienced life and the closed off Irish fuck up that has never felt worthy of love.
Oh my sweet, poor broken Roark!
I love a good enemies to lovers romance and Meghan Quinn did not disappoint! The constant back and forth games and banter between Sutton and Roark was hilarious!
Their chemistry was off the charts and the moments where you got to see Roark behind the mask just broke my goddamn heart!
I fell so hard for him, harder than Sutton!
The diary entries from Roark were hilarious and helped you understand him so much better.
I loved Sutton. At the start she was this sweet innocent woman and I thought she would get on my nerves. But as Roark pushed her buttons he unleashed a vixen, someone not to be messed with and I love Sutton’s character so much because of it.
I’ve fallen deeply in love with this story and these characters and I can’t praise Meghan enough!
A hilarious, swoon, heart felt enemies to lovers story about the innocent country girl who’s never really experienced life and the closed off Irish fuck up that has never felt worthy of love.
February 25, 2019
Not gonna lie...while I loved this book, it also made me so frustrated. At one point, I was literally all
and had to put my kindle down and walk away. Meghan Quinn seems to be good at that...frustrating me in books.
Like I said, I did love the book. I loved Sutton and Roark. I loved how they met, got to know each other through text messages. Yes, he was a frustrating jerk and the phone bit went on a little to long for me, but I kind of liked watching her follow him around all day just because he found he enjoyed her company. And I liked that he cared enough about her safety to let her stay in his guest room that night.
I really did like how he slowly started to change just because he wanted to spend time with her and she made him feel better. And their chemistry...OFF THE CHARTS.
While Sutton was, not quite shy, but meek and not assertive, I loved that as she and Roark got to know each other, she sort of found herself too. She grew a backbone, learning how to stand up for herself. I loved when she put Roark in his place for his lack of interest in her dad's charity/camp and again when she put her foot down about their relationship. And don't get me started on her teasing him when they were in Texas. That was PRICELESS. Probably my favorite part.
I will say, the biggest frustration came near the 85% mark, when Sutton's dad finally found out Sutton and Roark were dating. I KNEW it was going to go bad. Everything had been too good up until that point. And sure enough, Sutton made it bad but her dad made it even worse. That was when I had to put my kindle down because it was almost to painful to watch. Between the two of them, they just tore Roark apart and it was awful.
Obviously, things got better...there's a HEA but after watching her dad rip into Roark, it just kind of dampened my enjoyment of the book. It was almost out of character for what I'd seen of Sutton's dad up until that point, and it was the same with Sutton. She may not have been assertive, but she also didn't shy away the truth and for her to literally push Roark away in the presence of her dad, and deny any connection to him, it was harsh. Consequently, I knocked a start off my rating for that.
Overall though, I'd definitely recommend this book.
and had to put my kindle down and walk away. Meghan Quinn seems to be good at that...frustrating me in books.
Like I said, I did love the book. I loved Sutton and Roark. I loved how they met, got to know each other through text messages. Yes, he was a frustrating jerk and the phone bit went on a little to long for me, but I kind of liked watching her follow him around all day just because he found he enjoyed her company. And I liked that he cared enough about her safety to let her stay in his guest room that night.
I really did like how he slowly started to change just because he wanted to spend time with her and she made him feel better. And their chemistry...OFF THE CHARTS.
While Sutton was, not quite shy, but meek and not assertive, I loved that as she and Roark got to know each other, she sort of found herself too. She grew a backbone, learning how to stand up for herself. I loved when she put Roark in his place for his lack of interest in her dad's charity/camp and again when she put her foot down about their relationship. And don't get me started on her teasing him when they were in Texas. That was PRICELESS. Probably my favorite part.
I will say, the biggest frustration came near the 85% mark, when Sutton's dad finally found out Sutton and Roark were dating. I KNEW it was going to go bad. Everything had been too good up until that point. And sure enough, Sutton made it bad but her dad made it even worse. That was when I had to put my kindle down because it was almost to painful to watch. Between the two of them, they just tore Roark apart and it was awful.
Obviously, things got better...there's a HEA but after watching her dad rip into Roark, it just kind of dampened my enjoyment of the book. It was almost out of character for what I'd seen of Sutton's dad up until that point, and it was the same with Sutton. She may not have been assertive, but she also didn't shy away the truth and for her to literally push Roark away in the presence of her dad, and deny any connection to him, it was harsh. Consequently, I knocked a start off my rating for that.
Overall though, I'd definitely recommend this book.
March 4, 2019
I enjoy this author,and I was loooking forward to this title. Unfortunately, I am about 25% into it, and I dislike the hero. Not a little, a lot. I think he is rude, and I think he is being intentionally rude to the heroine...and it has gone on long enough that I am not going to be able to move past it to buy into their relationship.
I have decided to DNF this title, to look forward to the next one by this author, and to move on.
I have decided to DNF this title, to look forward to the next one by this author, and to move on.
March 8, 2019
★★ 4.5 stars! ★★
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March 8, 2019From USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn comes a forbidden romance about an Irish rebel who falls in love with the wrong girl.
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✔ Age Gap
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✔ Irish Alpha
Roark McCool wants nothing more then to be numb from the world while holding a tumbler of whiskey in his hand but when he accidentally swaps phones with Sutton Green, he quickly falls for her innocent charm and challenging wit. He knows she's not the girl for him, but he's too tempted to stay away . . . even when he finds out she's his client's daughter.
Read now - - > mybook.to/DiaryBadBoy
✔ Age Gap
✔ Forbidden Romance
✔ NYC Romance
✔ Enemies to Lovers
✔ Irish Alpha
Roark McCool wants nothing more then to be numb from the world while holding a tumbler of whiskey in his hand but when he accidentally swaps phones with Sutton Green, he quickly falls for her innocent charm and challenging wit. He knows she's not the girl for him, but he's too tempted to stay away . . . even when he finds out she's his client's daughter.
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