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English #1-3
British Bad Boys: Box Set
From Wall Street Journal Best-selling Author Ilsa Madden-Mills comes a collection of three of her most popular novels
THREE RED-HOT BOOKS about Sexy British Bad Boys, featuring a Brooding Street Fighter, a Sweet Talking Player, and a Sexy Rock Star.
Book 1
Dirty English
Dirty English at Launch: a #8 Wall Street Journal Bestseller! #1 in the Amazon Store; #1 in Contemporary Romance
A scarred fighter.
A girl with rules.
One night of unbridled passion.
There are three things you need to know about Elizabeth Bennett: she’s smart as a whip, always in control, and lives by a set of carefully crafted rules. She’s learned the hard way that people you love the most always hurt you in the end. But then she meets Declan Blay, the new neighbor at her apartment complex.
A tattooed British street fighter, he’s the campus bad boy she’s supposed to avoid, but when he saves her from a frat party gone bad, all her rules about sex and love fly out the window. She gives him one night of unbridled passion, but he longs for more.
With only a cardboard-thin wall separating their bedrooms, he dreams of possessing the vulnerable girl next door forever.
One night. Two damaged hearts. The passion of a lifetime.
*A modern love story inspired by Pride and Prejudice*
Dirty English is a full-length stand-alone 75,000 word novel with a swoony, heartfelt HEA.
Book 2
Filthy English
From Wall Street Journal Best-selling Author Ilsa Madden-Mills comes a full-length novel about HOT British alphas.
A smokin' hot British player...
A jilted girl...
One night of mistaken identity...
Two weeks before her wedding, Remi Montague's fiancé drops her faster than a drunken sorority girl in stilettos. Armed with her best friend and a bottle of tequila, she hops a plane to London to drown her sorrows before fall semester begins at Whitman University.
She didn't plan on attending a masquerade party. She sure didn't plan on waking up next to the British bad boy who broke her heart three years ago--the devastatingly handsome and naked Dax Blay. Furthermore, she has no clue how they acquired matching tattoos.
Once back at Whitman together, they endeavor to pretend they never had their night of unbridled passion in London.
But that's damn hard to do when you live in the same house...
One night. Two damaged hearts. The passion of a lifetime.
*A modern love story inspired by Romeo and Juliet*
**no one dies in the writing of this novel**
Book 3
SPIDER
From Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills comes a new adult romance about a flawed hero and the woman he can’t forget.
"She crossed my path and changed my whole direction."
He called himself Spider.
I just knew him as the sinfully gorgeous guy with eyes of fire that fate sat next to me on the airplane.
I didn’t know who he really was…British rock star…my stepbrother.
He kissed me because he thought we’d never see each other again. We would.
Everyone warned me about him.
THREE RED-HOT BOOKS about Sexy British Bad Boys, featuring a Brooding Street Fighter, a Sweet Talking Player, and a Sexy Rock Star.
Book 1
Dirty English
Dirty English at Launch: a #8 Wall Street Journal Bestseller! #1 in the Amazon Store; #1 in Contemporary Romance
A scarred fighter.
A girl with rules.
One night of unbridled passion.
There are three things you need to know about Elizabeth Bennett: she’s smart as a whip, always in control, and lives by a set of carefully crafted rules. She’s learned the hard way that people you love the most always hurt you in the end. But then she meets Declan Blay, the new neighbor at her apartment complex.
A tattooed British street fighter, he’s the campus bad boy she’s supposed to avoid, but when he saves her from a frat party gone bad, all her rules about sex and love fly out the window. She gives him one night of unbridled passion, but he longs for more.
With only a cardboard-thin wall separating their bedrooms, he dreams of possessing the vulnerable girl next door forever.
One night. Two damaged hearts. The passion of a lifetime.
*A modern love story inspired by Pride and Prejudice*
Dirty English is a full-length stand-alone 75,000 word novel with a swoony, heartfelt HEA.
Book 2
Filthy English
From Wall Street Journal Best-selling Author Ilsa Madden-Mills comes a full-length novel about HOT British alphas.
A smokin' hot British player...
A jilted girl...
One night of mistaken identity...
Two weeks before her wedding, Remi Montague's fiancé drops her faster than a drunken sorority girl in stilettos. Armed with her best friend and a bottle of tequila, she hops a plane to London to drown her sorrows before fall semester begins at Whitman University.
She didn't plan on attending a masquerade party. She sure didn't plan on waking up next to the British bad boy who broke her heart three years ago--the devastatingly handsome and naked Dax Blay. Furthermore, she has no clue how they acquired matching tattoos.
Once back at Whitman together, they endeavor to pretend they never had their night of unbridled passion in London.
But that's damn hard to do when you live in the same house...
One night. Two damaged hearts. The passion of a lifetime.
*A modern love story inspired by Romeo and Juliet*
**no one dies in the writing of this novel**
Book 3
SPIDER
From Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills comes a new adult romance about a flawed hero and the woman he can’t forget.
"She crossed my path and changed my whole direction."
He called himself Spider.
I just knew him as the sinfully gorgeous guy with eyes of fire that fate sat next to me on the airplane.
I didn’t know who he really was…British rock star…my stepbrother.
He kissed me because he thought we’d never see each other again. We would.
Everyone warned me about him.
805 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 28, 2019
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About the author
Ilsa Madden-Mills
39 books16.4k followers#1 Amazon Charts, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and USA Today best-selling author Ilsa Madden-Mills pens angsty new adult and contemporary romances.
A former high school English teacher and librarian, she adores all things Pride and Prejudice, and of course, Mr. Darcy is her ultimate hero.
She's addicted to frothy coffee beverages, cheesy magnets, and any book featuring unicorns and sword-wielding females. Feel free to stalk her online. ☺
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A former high school English teacher and librarian, she adores all things Pride and Prejudice, and of course, Mr. Darcy is her ultimate hero.
She's addicted to frothy coffee beverages, cheesy magnets, and any book featuring unicorns and sword-wielding females. Feel free to stalk her online. ☺
★ Sign up for her newsletter and receive insider info about new releases and exclusive giveaways
★ You can stalk her/sign up on the contact page: ilsamaddenmills.com
★ Facebook: Author Ilsa Madden-Mills
★ Join her private reader group on FB: Unicorn Girls
★ Instagram @Ilsamaddenmills
New Book News:
Dear Ava is live!
Not My Romeo is live!
I Promise You drops October 12/20
Not My Match drops January 19/21 (pre-order on Amazon)
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June 1, 2024
Lecturas estándar, nada fuera de lo común y no particularmente memorables.
August 10, 2021
Be mindful of Trigger Warnings...
Book 1 - Dirty English 4/star
Elizabeth (MMC) was hurt on prom night in high school and ever since that the sex has been on her terms and control. At least it was until one crazy frat party at college led to her having a panic attack. Declan (MMC aka Mr. Declan), the street fighter and all-round sex British frat boy, comes to her aid and the rules slowly go out the window. “Big moments happen with the smallest of actions, and sometimes it’s not until later we connect the dots.”
Book 2- Filthy English 3.5/star
Dax (MMC) & Remi (FMC) got together in college while at a frat party. Remi fled after a night together because Dax was the first guy she felt something for. Dax did not reach out because Remi was the one that made him feel and that shit scared him. Fast forward a year and by chance they run into each other. Those feelings and concerns come crashing back quickly. However, things are never simple and the past has secrets. “Use pain to make yourself stronger. Use heartbreak to make yourself wiser.”
Book 3 - Spider3.5/star
Spider (MMC) & Rose (FMC) find themselves next to each other on a plane. Spider is the hot Rockstar and Rose the sweet girl that got the seat next to him. The turbulence causes Rose to panic. Spider kisses her to take her mind off of it (one really hot kiss). However much Rose liked that kiss, Spider the Rockstar just got the mile-high offer from the hot stewardess. Of course the a$$hole accepted. Happy to be landing and away from him, Rose texts her mom to find she is there to meet her and her new husband...and surprise the new step-brother that was just on the plane with her. Well dang! It just got very awkward. “You’re mine, Rose, always will be.”
Overall Review:4/star
I really enjoyed re-reading these three fun and steamy (stand-alone) books. The characters have grit and angst that you can feel coming from the pages. All are a little broken from life and find comfort in each other. College age/ MF Romance
Book 1 - Dirty English 4/star
Elizabeth (MMC) was hurt on prom night in high school and ever since that the sex has been on her terms and control. At least it was until one crazy frat party at college led to her having a panic attack. Declan (MMC aka Mr. Declan), the street fighter and all-round sex British frat boy, comes to her aid and the rules slowly go out the window. “Big moments happen with the smallest of actions, and sometimes it’s not until later we connect the dots.”
Book 2- Filthy English 3.5/star
Dax (MMC) & Remi (FMC) got together in college while at a frat party. Remi fled after a night together because Dax was the first guy she felt something for. Dax did not reach out because Remi was the one that made him feel and that shit scared him. Fast forward a year and by chance they run into each other. Those feelings and concerns come crashing back quickly. However, things are never simple and the past has secrets. “Use pain to make yourself stronger. Use heartbreak to make yourself wiser.”
Book 3 - Spider3.5/star
Spider (MMC) & Rose (FMC) find themselves next to each other on a plane. Spider is the hot Rockstar and Rose the sweet girl that got the seat next to him. The turbulence causes Rose to panic. Spider kisses her to take her mind off of it (one really hot kiss). However much Rose liked that kiss, Spider the Rockstar just got the mile-high offer from the hot stewardess. Of course the a$$hole accepted. Happy to be landing and away from him, Rose texts her mom to find she is there to meet her and her new husband...and surprise the new step-brother that was just on the plane with her. Well dang! It just got very awkward. “You’re mine, Rose, always will be.”
Overall Review:4/star
I really enjoyed re-reading these three fun and steamy (stand-alone) books. The characters have grit and angst that you can feel coming from the pages. All are a little broken from life and find comfort in each other. College age/ MF Romance
April 15, 2020
This book was definitely a "don't judge the book by its cover". Not sure why but at first look it did not appeal to me. However, it had it all in this little bundle. Angst, love, Romance, Poetry, Hot guy, guy with tats, bad boy, hot passion, drama, bits of mystery, you name it. Best part, a lot of historical story reference and similarities. Pride and Prejudice, Romeo and Juliet
There are three books in this one with set.
1. Is about a girl Elizabeth Bennette from the wrong side of the tracks, who thinks she in love with her high school sweetheart who is rich and popular. Everything she wants to be. Only to find out he is a douche and takes advantage of her, in such a horrible way that I can't imagine wanting to every date after that. However, years pass and she meets this guy Declan who is a UFC fighter and is into poetry, and when he falls in love... damn he falls. Makes me want this character to be real. Even if he is not mine. I would have to say my best story.
2. Is about the brother Dax. See they both men had issues for losing their mom. Losing anyone you loves is something that scares them. Except he meets this Remi girl in which he sleeps with her. Problem is he can't get her out of her head. She can't find it in her, to have just half of him. So begins the great story of any tragic love.. find out having kids and she ends with someone else...yada yada. However it the passion that is from him, that makes you love the story. Lets just say, these brothers make me want to see a man for real like that. Men take notes read this book.
3. Now comes to the last story...Was it my favorite..No. But would I have still read it yes. This kind of ties up the whole family and back stories, since they are all in each others book.
There are three books in this one with set.
1. Is about a girl Elizabeth Bennette from the wrong side of the tracks, who thinks she in love with her high school sweetheart who is rich and popular. Everything she wants to be. Only to find out he is a douche and takes advantage of her, in such a horrible way that I can't imagine wanting to every date after that. However, years pass and she meets this guy Declan who is a UFC fighter and is into poetry, and when he falls in love... damn he falls. Makes me want this character to be real. Even if he is not mine. I would have to say my best story.
2. Is about the brother Dax. See they both men had issues for losing their mom. Losing anyone you loves is something that scares them. Except he meets this Remi girl in which he sleeps with her. Problem is he can't get her out of her head. She can't find it in her, to have just half of him. So begins the great story of any tragic love.. find out having kids and she ends with someone else...yada yada. However it the passion that is from him, that makes you love the story. Lets just say, these brothers make me want to see a man for real like that. Men take notes read this book.
3. Now comes to the last story...Was it my favorite..No. But would I have still read it yes. This kind of ties up the whole family and back stories, since they are all in each others book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 3, 2019
Love!! Perfect young adult books!
Dirty English
Declan is into underground fighting and is working on opening a gym while finishing college. Elizabeth is living her life by her own rules, although it's a shell of what she would like to be. Declan has to help Elizabeth to heal from her past, and help her learn to trust again. It was a fast and insta-love, but sometimes you need that, and today was one of those days. Both Declan & Elizabeth had overcome difficult pasts and I hope they get to have a long HEA. Since it felt like a quick read, I'm excited to read Filthy English and hopefully get a glimpse of them.
Filthy English
At the beginning of this book, we meet Remi. She has traveled to London to enjoy her honeymoon...alone. Then she sees a man who is "hotter than a billy goat with a blow torch" and wonders if he can be her rebound. After their first kiss, they realize that they know each other and that they've been down this road before, and it didn't end well. Fate, being the fickle witch that she is, keeps throwing Dax & Remi together. Maybe they'll get it right?
Spider
This was every bit as perfect as I had hoped it could be. I've always wanted to know Spider's story and it came with the added bonus of a step-brother romance, which is my favorite guilty pleasure. I feel like Spider's story was perfectly told, and I'm glad the poor tortured soul was able to find peace and be truly happy.
Dirty English
Declan is into underground fighting and is working on opening a gym while finishing college. Elizabeth is living her life by her own rules, although it's a shell of what she would like to be. Declan has to help Elizabeth to heal from her past, and help her learn to trust again. It was a fast and insta-love, but sometimes you need that, and today was one of those days. Both Declan & Elizabeth had overcome difficult pasts and I hope they get to have a long HEA. Since it felt like a quick read, I'm excited to read Filthy English and hopefully get a glimpse of them.
Filthy English
At the beginning of this book, we meet Remi. She has traveled to London to enjoy her honeymoon...alone. Then she sees a man who is "hotter than a billy goat with a blow torch" and wonders if he can be her rebound. After their first kiss, they realize that they know each other and that they've been down this road before, and it didn't end well. Fate, being the fickle witch that she is, keeps throwing Dax & Remi together. Maybe they'll get it right?
Spider
This was every bit as perfect as I had hoped it could be. I've always wanted to know Spider's story and it came with the added bonus of a step-brother romance, which is my favorite guilty pleasure. I feel like Spider's story was perfectly told, and I'm glad the poor tortured soul was able to find peace and be truly happy.
April 11, 2021
Excellent, but be aware
These 3 books were phenomenal, but be aware there is cheating and a dose of darkness in book 3. Something close to cheating, based on your definition in book 2. I would consider it cheating, but I think most people wouldn't. The MCs are relatable, truly broken in a real way, and absolutely breathtaking in their devastation. I devoured it, and I will again.
These 3 books were phenomenal, but be aware there is cheating and a dose of darkness in book 3. Something close to cheating, based on your definition in book 2. I would consider it cheating, but I think most people wouldn't. The MCs are relatable, truly broken in a real way, and absolutely breathtaking in their devastation. I devoured it, and I will again.
July 27, 2021
Classic love as modern versions
All three books are great. The stories, characters and writing are all so good. It’s hard to stop reading. Elizabeth and Declan’s story is like a modern Pride and Prejudice. Remi and Dax Romeo and Juliet. Rose and Spider like Jane Erye. All three stories are addicting and just everything you want to read in a romance book. I could read all three over again and again.
All three books are great. The stories, characters and writing are all so good. It’s hard to stop reading. Elizabeth and Declan’s story is like a modern Pride and Prejudice. Remi and Dax Romeo and Juliet. Rose and Spider like Jane Erye. All three stories are addicting and just everything you want to read in a romance book. I could read all three over again and again.
May 25, 2020
It's the accent....
Absolutely loved them all! I can't really choose one favorite. Each one was but wrenching and beautiful. Two classics (Pride and Prejudice, Romeo and Juliet) and then Spider a story all it's own. The characters were strong and never have up even if it took time in achieving the goal.
Must read series!
Absolutely loved them all! I can't really choose one favorite. Each one was but wrenching and beautiful. Two classics (Pride and Prejudice, Romeo and Juliet) and then Spider a story all it's own. The characters were strong and never have up even if it took time in achieving the goal.
Must read series!
July 26, 2021
These stories are good!
*****British Bad Boys Box Set by Ilsa Madden-Mills:
These stories are good. Nice character development - characters were both likable and relatable, and strong, with a good support group. The storylines pulled me in - and the backstories were heartbreaking. All wrap up with perfect HEAs.
—PTATORS
*****British Bad Boys Box Set by Ilsa Madden-Mills:
These stories are good. Nice character development - characters were both likable and relatable, and strong, with a good support group. The storylines pulled me in - and the backstories were heartbreaking. All wrap up with perfect HEAs.
—PTATORS
July 31, 2021
Lovely Set of Books
My first time to read this author, but it won’t be the last time. This set was fantastic, especially Spider and Rose’s story. Truth told, all of the stories were great! Treat yourself to some British bad (but only in the best of ways) boys; you’ll be glad you did.
My first time to read this author, but it won’t be the last time. This set was fantastic, especially Spider and Rose’s story. Truth told, all of the stories were great! Treat yourself to some British bad (but only in the best of ways) boys; you’ll be glad you did.
July 31, 2021
This box set is packed with 3 of the sexiest British men! Declan, Dax and Spider are sexy as hell and their stories will blow you away and leave you wanting more!
I actually started with Spider first! You can read each book individually but might get some spoilers. Either way all 3 books are a must!
I actually started with Spider first! You can read each book individually but might get some spoilers. Either way all 3 books are a must!
August 11, 2021
What is it?
What is it about the bad boys? The ones that are SO bad, you think they will never be good that just melts me???? Dear Lord, Spider....I can't form the words to explain this man but boy his story sure did bring all the feels! Ilsa has me hooked!!! Read this book, you won't be sorry!
What is it about the bad boys? The ones that are SO bad, you think they will never be good that just melts me???? Dear Lord, Spider....I can't form the words to explain this man but boy his story sure did bring all the feels! Ilsa has me hooked!!! Read this book, you won't be sorry!
December 4, 2019
Boxed set was a great read
I loved that all three guys were family...you have the twins and than Spider's story...Overall all three books were a great read and I'm glad Spider got his happy ending
I loved that all three guys were family...you have the twins and than Spider's story...Overall all three books were a great read and I'm glad Spider got his happy ending
March 20, 2020
Fate
I started this because of Spider but decided to read the whole collection. This group is brother & cousin is too much hotness in one sitting. Great characters make this worth the read!
I started this because of Spider but decided to read the whole collection. This group is brother & cousin is too much hotness in one sitting. Great characters make this worth the read!
September 9, 2020
So so good!!!
What a great series! Highly recommended! 3 great male leads, 3 amazing ladies, 3 love stories that draw you in so that you don’t want to stop reading and you don’t want the stories to end!
What a great series! Highly recommended! 3 great male leads, 3 amazing ladies, 3 love stories that draw you in so that you don’t want to stop reading and you don’t want the stories to end!
May 16, 2022
Beware, hard to put down
Fantastic book set. It was hard to put the kindle down. I was hooked and so engaged within this world created by Ilsa. The characters were real, their circumstances real and their love HOT.
Fantastic book set. It was hard to put the kindle down. I was hooked and so engaged within this world created by Ilsa. The characters were real, their circumstances real and their love HOT.
October 3, 2024
This was a wonderful set about 3 British men who fall in love and their stories. The three men of course are somewhat intertwined in the stories. The books can be read stand alone. They are hot stories you don't want to put down. I was even laughing with the third book with Spider.
May 4, 2019
British awesomeness
What an amazing series! I could not put it down! I had to keep reading to know what would happen next and with the next couple. I highly recommend this series!
What an amazing series! I could not put it down! I had to keep reading to know what would happen next and with the next couple. I highly recommend this series!
June 3, 2019
All solid reads.
All were dual POV. Each had a fair amount of sexy times but could have used more along with some humor.
All were dual POV. Each had a fair amount of sexy times but could have used more along with some humor.
November 9, 2019
Very well written. It keeps you wanting more, it was so hard to put down,
Definitely a must read
Definitely a must read
January 27, 2020
Loved them all
Loved all 3 but if I had to choose Dax caught my attention in the first one I was excited to read about him in book 2
Loved all 3 but if I had to choose Dax caught my attention in the first one I was excited to read about him in book 2
February 23, 2020
Liked it
I just found this author. She handles sensitive subjects well. No in-depth analysis just enough to make the story interesting. The Characters are well written.
I just found this author. She handles sensitive subjects well. No in-depth analysis just enough to make the story interesting. The Characters are well written.
March 16, 2020
Great deal. All 3 stories........
Thank u , Lisa Madden-Mills. Enjoyed these stories again, great romance and characters.
I really loved the hot guys. Good job
Thank u , Lisa Madden-Mills. Enjoyed these stories again, great romance and characters.
I really loved the hot guys. Good job
March 17, 2020
Loved these Brit-boys <3
My favorite is definitely the second book. Spider story was really unexpected, but I enjoyed it
My favorite is definitely the second book. Spider story was really unexpected, but I enjoyed it
July 2, 2020
I love these bad boys
July 14, 2020
Loved it!
This one is great! Loved the characters and the story so much I'm going to read it again right now!
This one is great! Loved the characters and the story so much I'm going to read it again right now!
August 6, 2020
Good series.
Good series. Good storyline. Love the characters. Books were very enjoyable. Fate. Do you believe in Fate? Can you chance or control your fate???
Good series. Good storyline. Love the characters. Books were very enjoyable. Fate. Do you believe in Fate? Can you chance or control your fate???
September 23, 2020
I feel in love with this boys.. and (they are British sooo).. in less than a week a finished... it's really catchy story
March 1, 2021
Fantastic series. My favorite of this author’s work.
April 4, 2021
This one was AWESOME!
I got so hooked into this boxed that los my whole day! Darn...loved them!
I recommend this book
I got so hooked into this boxed that los my whole day! Darn...loved them!
I recommend this book
May 16, 2021
Awesome
Very easy to read and get involved with. Worth the read and the time to read it. Enjoyed it 💯
Very easy to read and get involved with. Worth the read and the time to read it. Enjoyed it 💯
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