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Filthy English
From Wall Street Journal best-selling author Ilsa Madden-Mills comes a new, full-length STANDALONE 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**
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**
252 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 9, 2016
About the author
Ilsa Madden-Mills
40 books16.1k 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.
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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. ☺
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July 15, 2016
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review
The British Are Coming!!!!!! Did you hear me? I said the The British Are Coming!!!!!! Yes, that’s right Ilsa Madden-Mills’ hunky and dreamy Brits are here and they are here to stay!!!!!! Declan and Dax Blay are HERE!!!!! *Cue in the fangirl screams.*
“Me. Him.Us. Seventy-two hours in a small bedroom. Kisses.Beautiful, wonderful, endless kisses. Love. Lust. And then-devastation. Darkness.”
First, Ilsa had her readers obsessed with Declan Blay. Well, who wouldn’t be obsessed with that sexy dirty English. And now this time, it’s time to get really dirty. Well, filthy to be exact with Dax Blay. Who is ready to get Filthy English? **Eagerly raises hand.**
So if you thought that Declan Blay was the only Brit to swoon for, you are sadly mistaken because Ilsa will have your knickers in a twist when she introduces Dax Blay. Did I mention he’s smart, sensitive, sexy, swoon-worthy, and oh yeah a filthy tattooed English bad boy?
“The thing is, Dax is a temporary guy and I’m a forever girl, and the two didn’t go together. Ever.”
Two weeks before her wedding, Remi Montague’s fiance informs her that the wedding is off. So what does any jilted woman do? Well, she tries to gain control of her life and goes off on her honeymoon with her friend since the honeymoon is all paid off for. Why waste the money and why not meet a hot Brit to forget her ex? Well what Remi didn’t expect was to reunite with Dax Blay. The boy who broke her heart three years ago.
“The smell of him, like summer rain and sunshine, hit me, and my arms curled around his hips, my fingers slipping under his shirt and digging into the muscles of his back.”
Who say’s London is cold and dreary? Well, there wasn’t anything dreary when Remi and Dax reunited. These two screamed OFF THE CHARTS S-E-X. The chemistry, connection, and the palpable bond couldn’t be denied. While their relationship started off a bit hot and cold, Remi and Dax couldn’t deny their attraction and feelings for one another any longer. And soon, these two found themselves getting cheeky in the bedroom. Can Remi trust that Dax left his playboy ways behind him? Does Dax thinks that he is just the rebound guy?
“He kissed me, owning my lips with lust and passion, and slowly, ever so softly, I went down the rabbit hole with him, where the entire world whispered yes, him.”
Filthy English is definitely my cuppa of tea!!!! I love anything that Ilsa writes but what I love most about this book is that Ilsa continues to deliver a story that is full of heart. Yes, there are hot bangin’ sex, passion, and a sexy British hero but what made me gobsmacked crazy about this book was the depth and beauty that Ilsa sprinkled throughout the story. Ilsa didn’t hold back when she allowed her readers to see two flawed individuals who are searching for that love and trust that they both yearn for. This book is not about reliving the past but living in the moment. And if you are fans of Romeo and Juliet then this book is definitely for you. Why not toss in a little drama and angst to heighten a love story of two fated lovers but this time there is no tragic ending.
“Don’t you fancy me, love?”
Ilsa Madden-Mills if you are reading this review, can I just say how I much I freaking love you for writing this bloody amazing book. Filthy English was more than your typical romance of hot tattoo British bad boy meeting a young American lady and falling in love. This book spoke volumes of love, forgiveness, second chances, redemption, hope, and new beginnings. So if you are ready to get dirty, filthy, and have a bloody good time with a Brit then I better suggest you lose those knickers because it’s gonna get wet when you fall hard for Dax Blay!!
Review can also be found on Four Chicks Flipping Pages: http://fourchicksflippingpages.weebly...Ilsa Madden-Mills
The British Are Coming!!!!!! Did you hear me? I said the The British Are Coming!!!!!! Yes, that’s right Ilsa Madden-Mills’ hunky and dreamy Brits are here and they are here to stay!!!!!! Declan and Dax Blay are HERE!!!!! *Cue in the fangirl screams.*
“Me. Him.Us. Seventy-two hours in a small bedroom. Kisses.Beautiful, wonderful, endless kisses. Love. Lust. And then-devastation. Darkness.”First, Ilsa had her readers obsessed with Declan Blay. Well, who wouldn’t be obsessed with that sexy dirty English. And now this time, it’s time to get really dirty. Well, filthy to be exact with Dax Blay. Who is ready to get Filthy English? **Eagerly raises hand.**
So if you thought that Declan Blay was the only Brit to swoon for, you are sadly mistaken because Ilsa will have your knickers in a twist when she introduces Dax Blay. Did I mention he’s smart, sensitive, sexy, swoon-worthy, and oh yeah a filthy tattooed English bad boy?
“The thing is, Dax is a temporary guy and I’m a forever girl, and the two didn’t go together. Ever.”Two weeks before her wedding, Remi Montague’s fiance informs her that the wedding is off. So what does any jilted woman do? Well, she tries to gain control of her life and goes off on her honeymoon with her friend since the honeymoon is all paid off for. Why waste the money and why not meet a hot Brit to forget her ex? Well what Remi didn’t expect was to reunite with Dax Blay. The boy who broke her heart three years ago.
“The smell of him, like summer rain and sunshine, hit me, and my arms curled around his hips, my fingers slipping under his shirt and digging into the muscles of his back.”Who say’s London is cold and dreary? Well, there wasn’t anything dreary when Remi and Dax reunited. These two screamed OFF THE CHARTS S-E-X. The chemistry, connection, and the palpable bond couldn’t be denied. While their relationship started off a bit hot and cold, Remi and Dax couldn’t deny their attraction and feelings for one another any longer. And soon, these two found themselves getting cheeky in the bedroom. Can Remi trust that Dax left his playboy ways behind him? Does Dax thinks that he is just the rebound guy?
“He kissed me, owning my lips with lust and passion, and slowly, ever so softly, I went down the rabbit hole with him, where the entire world whispered yes, him.”Filthy English is definitely my cuppa of tea!!!! I love anything that Ilsa writes but what I love most about this book is that Ilsa continues to deliver a story that is full of heart. Yes, there are hot bangin’ sex, passion, and a sexy British hero but what made me gobsmacked crazy about this book was the depth and beauty that Ilsa sprinkled throughout the story. Ilsa didn’t hold back when she allowed her readers to see two flawed individuals who are searching for that love and trust that they both yearn for. This book is not about reliving the past but living in the moment. And if you are fans of Romeo and Juliet then this book is definitely for you. Why not toss in a little drama and angst to heighten a love story of two fated lovers but this time there is no tragic ending.
“Don’t you fancy me, love?”Ilsa Madden-Mills if you are reading this review, can I just say how I much I freaking love you for writing this bloody amazing book. Filthy English was more than your typical romance of hot tattoo British bad boy meeting a young American lady and falling in love. This book spoke volumes of love, forgiveness, second chances, redemption, hope, and new beginnings. So if you are ready to get dirty, filthy, and have a bloody good time with a Brit then I better suggest you lose those knickers because it’s gonna get wet when you fall hard for Dax Blay!!
Review can also be found on Four Chicks Flipping Pages: http://fourchicksflippingpages.weebly...Ilsa Madden-Mills
July 13, 2016
*****4.5 STARS*****
{ARC Generously Provided by Author}
The smell of him, like summer rain and sunshine, hit me, and my arms curled around his hips, my fingers slipping under his shirt and digging into the muscles of his back. He kissed me, owning my lips with lust and passion, and slowly, ever so softly, I went down the rabbit hole with him, where the entire world whispered yes, him.
Give me a good second chance romance story with a drop dead gorgeous British book boyfriend, and I'm as happy as a smitten kitten. Once I read the blurb for Filthy English, I knew that this was going to be my cuppa!! This is my first Ilsa Madden-Mills book and I guarantee you that it won't be my last. The book was hard to put down and the angst became a bit maddening towards the end but overall I thoroughly enjoyed it!!
Remi Montague finds herself in London on her honeymoon, with her Bestie!! Two weeks prior her fiancé got cold feet and called off the wedding. So Remi's in London licking her wounds and trying to forget about her recent heartbreak. She ends up at a nightclub in London called Masquerade, where everyone must wear decorative masks. While at the bar a gorgeous man sidles up beside her and something about him is sending tingly sparks up her spine. One thing leads to another and they end up kissing. That kiss has her reeling because she's tasted those lips before and they belong to the one man from her past that annihilated her heart.
Dax Blay has been spending his summer break from college in London, taking care of his cousin who has recently been released from rehab. Dax has the bad boy player reputation at Whitman College, but for the past several months he's been keeping to himself. When he arrives at Masquerade with his cousin, Spider, it only takes him a few seconds to recognize Remi at the bar. He has never been able to forget the girl he spent seventy-two hours with during their freshman year at college. There was definitely something special between them but at the time Dax wasn't the type to be in a monogamous relationship, nor did he think he was good enough for Remi. There's definitely some animosity still left over from that time on Remi's part as she hasn't gotten over the heartbreak he caused her. But there will be some seriously hot and torturous foreplay going on between them. I wanted the sex to commence but was teased quite a bit before they finally got down to the schmexy!!!
This story had my insides all twisted up what with all the push and pull action going on between Remi and Dax. Remi thinks Dax is still a player and that if she gives him another chance she won't be able to survive the heartbreak the second time around. Dax thinks Remi is on the rebound and doesn't have true feelings for him. He also still believes he's incapable of giving her what she truly deserves. So can you see how this would drive a reader crazy??!!
There's a big reveal that rocks these two to their core, and I have to say I kind of guessed what it was early on, and yet I still thoroughly enjoyed this story!! It was definitely easy to swoon over Dax and even though I really didn't think Remi was a kickass heroine, I still was rooting for them to get it right this time.
Filthy English is a fast paced, angsty, and incredibly steamy read. It felt like no time had passed at all by the time I finished it. Thoroughly enjoyable read! I highly recommend and it's currently 99 cents on AMAZON US!!
AMAZON US: http://amzn.to/29MOYtM
{ARC Generously Provided by Author}
The smell of him, like summer rain and sunshine, hit me, and my arms curled around his hips, my fingers slipping under his shirt and digging into the muscles of his back. He kissed me, owning my lips with lust and passion, and slowly, ever so softly, I went down the rabbit hole with him, where the entire world whispered yes, him.
Give me a good second chance romance story with a drop dead gorgeous British book boyfriend, and I'm as happy as a smitten kitten. Once I read the blurb for Filthy English, I knew that this was going to be my cuppa!! This is my first Ilsa Madden-Mills book and I guarantee you that it won't be my last. The book was hard to put down and the angst became a bit maddening towards the end but overall I thoroughly enjoyed it!!
Remi Montague finds herself in London on her honeymoon, with her Bestie!! Two weeks prior her fiancé got cold feet and called off the wedding. So Remi's in London licking her wounds and trying to forget about her recent heartbreak. She ends up at a nightclub in London called Masquerade, where everyone must wear decorative masks. While at the bar a gorgeous man sidles up beside her and something about him is sending tingly sparks up her spine. One thing leads to another and they end up kissing. That kiss has her reeling because she's tasted those lips before and they belong to the one man from her past that annihilated her heart.
Dax Blay has been spending his summer break from college in London, taking care of his cousin who has recently been released from rehab. Dax has the bad boy player reputation at Whitman College, but for the past several months he's been keeping to himself. When he arrives at Masquerade with his cousin, Spider, it only takes him a few seconds to recognize Remi at the bar. He has never been able to forget the girl he spent seventy-two hours with during their freshman year at college. There was definitely something special between them but at the time Dax wasn't the type to be in a monogamous relationship, nor did he think he was good enough for Remi. There's definitely some animosity still left over from that time on Remi's part as she hasn't gotten over the heartbreak he caused her. But there will be some seriously hot and torturous foreplay going on between them. I wanted the sex to commence but was teased quite a bit before they finally got down to the schmexy!!!
This story had my insides all twisted up what with all the push and pull action going on between Remi and Dax. Remi thinks Dax is still a player and that if she gives him another chance she won't be able to survive the heartbreak the second time around. Dax thinks Remi is on the rebound and doesn't have true feelings for him. He also still believes he's incapable of giving her what she truly deserves. So can you see how this would drive a reader crazy??!!
There's a big reveal that rocks these two to their core, and I have to say I kind of guessed what it was early on, and yet I still thoroughly enjoyed this story!! It was definitely easy to swoon over Dax and even though I really didn't think Remi was a kickass heroine, I still was rooting for them to get it right this time.
Filthy English is a fast paced, angsty, and incredibly steamy read. It felt like no time had passed at all by the time I finished it. Thoroughly enjoyable read! I highly recommend and it's currently 99 cents on AMAZON US!!
AMAZON US: http://amzn.to/29MOYtM
March 30, 2018
NOW LIVE!
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Their love was forbidden, her an Omega sister, and him a Tau frat boy. And they found out the hard way that a relationship would never work between them. But years after their fling-gone-wrong, Dax and Remi still think of each other and it's not always bad thoughts. When Remi goes on her honeymoon, without the groom, to London she only plans on getting very drunk and forgetting about the fiance that dumped her two weeks before the wedding. She never thought she would run into Dax, though, and now she has much wilder plans. Plans that include the forbidden boy she's willing to break all the rules for.
A hot British bad boy, a wild vacation in London, and so much sexual tension you could feel it coming off of the pages. What else could a romance reader ask for? I loved these characters together and was rooting for them the moment we got the first scene with both of them. Even without knowing their past, I could tell that they were destined to be together because the chemistry was just that well written. I really enjoyed the way Ilsa Madden-Mills created their characters as very complex ones that had many hidden traits, which kept me intrigued the whole book.
Dax was the main selling point for me with this book because you can never go wrong with a hot British boy. Throw in the fact he's tattooed and a bad boy, and you have yourself a winner. He was everything I could have hoped for, plus a little more. I loved the intensity of his character but how he sometimes showed his softer side. I felt for him each time his mask slipped and we saw beyond that to the vulnerable young man he really was.
Remi was an okay character, but for me she was the main reason this wasn't a major winner for me. I didn't hate her, I guess, but her inability to make up her mind about her ex got to be a little too frustrating. I really didn't like how he was in the story so much, and I just could have done without that extra drama.
Overall, this is definitely a recommend from me and I think many people will love the story. The author takes the old, cliched romance of Romeo & Juliet and puts a light, modern twist on it, turning it into a captivatingly sweet story.
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
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Their love was forbidden, her an Omega sister, and him a Tau frat boy. And they found out the hard way that a relationship would never work between them. But years after their fling-gone-wrong, Dax and Remi still think of each other and it's not always bad thoughts. When Remi goes on her honeymoon, without the groom, to London she only plans on getting very drunk and forgetting about the fiance that dumped her two weeks before the wedding. She never thought she would run into Dax, though, and now she has much wilder plans. Plans that include the forbidden boy she's willing to break all the rules for.
A hot British bad boy, a wild vacation in London, and so much sexual tension you could feel it coming off of the pages. What else could a romance reader ask for? I loved these characters together and was rooting for them the moment we got the first scene with both of them. Even without knowing their past, I could tell that they were destined to be together because the chemistry was just that well written. I really enjoyed the way Ilsa Madden-Mills created their characters as very complex ones that had many hidden traits, which kept me intrigued the whole book.
Dax was the main selling point for me with this book because you can never go wrong with a hot British boy. Throw in the fact he's tattooed and a bad boy, and you have yourself a winner. He was everything I could have hoped for, plus a little more. I loved the intensity of his character but how he sometimes showed his softer side. I felt for him each time his mask slipped and we saw beyond that to the vulnerable young man he really was.
Remi was an okay character, but for me she was the main reason this wasn't a major winner for me. I didn't hate her, I guess, but her inability to make up her mind about her ex got to be a little too frustrating. I really didn't like how he was in the story so much, and I just could have done without that extra drama.
Overall, this is definitely a recommend from me and I think many people will love the story. The author takes the old, cliched romance of Romeo & Juliet and puts a light, modern twist on it, turning it into a captivatingly sweet story.
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
Shelved as 'consider-later'
July 2, 2016
Oh naked British bad boy with tattoos. That’ll work!
Stand-alone
Release Date: July 11, 2016
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Blurb:
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.
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August 10, 2017
My Rating 4★★★★ Stars
Genre: Contemporary Romance NA
Type: Standalone
POV: First Person – Dual
This is the story of Declan's twin brother who we got to see a little of him on book one. I was already excited to know about his story. Dax Blay; does not believe in love anymore. Since the lost of his mother he didn't feel the need to get attach to anyone. For him his school days were just nights of fun and no commitments until he met her. However; he had no idea that Remi was going to have such an impact in his life he decided to let her go and keep going the way he only knew. Being a hot stuff and a player that didn't do relationships.
Remi Montague; fell in love with Dax only after spending a 72hrs with him. He had no clue of course to him she was only another adventure at that time. However; Remi never forgot the way she felt with him. She eventually moves on or at least she thought she did and is now about to get married only now her fiance decided to call out the wedding.
Now in London confused about everything and heart broken; Remi decides to enjoy her "ex-honey" moon trip and have fun with her best friend. She is bound to let the past stay in the past and move on with her life even thought she didn't know how to. Never would she had imagine to see her first love again; the one that broke her when they were in high school.
Dax had a bet with his best friend that he would take the next girl for a one night stand; however life puts Remi back into his life after so many years he had assumed she had married. He finds out she is now single and even thought he was scared he wanted to try the chemistry they both apparently still have for each other.
Things didn't worked out as they wanted though; events happened that got me all frustrated with the both of them. I was mad at Remi for being weak and letting the ex barked right into her life after what he did to her. I was mad at Dax for giving up so easily and not trying hard enough. These two definitely gave me some anxiety haha but I really enjoyed their chemistry and the tension they build up and the battles they went thru to be together. Overall, this one a very enjoyable read.
★★ NOW LIVE★★
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Genre: Contemporary Romance NA
Type: Standalone
POV: First Person – Dual
This is the story of Declan's twin brother who we got to see a little of him on book one. I was already excited to know about his story. Dax Blay; does not believe in love anymore. Since the lost of his mother he didn't feel the need to get attach to anyone. For him his school days were just nights of fun and no commitments until he met her. However; he had no idea that Remi was going to have such an impact in his life he decided to let her go and keep going the way he only knew. Being a hot stuff and a player that didn't do relationships.
Remi Montague; fell in love with Dax only after spending a 72hrs with him. He had no clue of course to him she was only another adventure at that time. However; Remi never forgot the way she felt with him. She eventually moves on or at least she thought she did and is now about to get married only now her fiance decided to call out the wedding.
Now in London confused about everything and heart broken; Remi decides to enjoy her "ex-honey" moon trip and have fun with her best friend. She is bound to let the past stay in the past and move on with her life even thought she didn't know how to. Never would she had imagine to see her first love again; the one that broke her when they were in high school.
Dax had a bet with his best friend that he would take the next girl for a one night stand; however life puts Remi back into his life after so many years he had assumed she had married. He finds out she is now single and even thought he was scared he wanted to try the chemistry they both apparently still have for each other.
Things didn't worked out as they wanted though; events happened that got me all frustrated with the both of them. I was mad at Remi for being weak and letting the ex barked right into her life after what he did to her. I was mad at Dax for giving up so easily and not trying hard enough. These two definitely gave me some anxiety haha but I really enjoyed their chemistry and the tension they build up and the battles they went thru to be together. Overall, this one a very enjoyable read.
★★ NOW LIVE★★
Amazon: http://amzn.to/29BzcT8
Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/29tOO7q
Book Order: Standalone
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July 14, 2016
Filthy English is a little bit of a modern day Romeo and Juliet, with a lot less death and a lot more humor. I think that was my favorite part, that and how real the characters felt to me.
Remi is at a club in London, on her honeymoon only she isn’t with her husband, she is with her best friend. That’s right, her best friend, because her fiancé needs “space.” Remi is a planner and the farthest thing from a risk-taker. She is afraid of the unknown, being alone and heartbreak. These traits lead her to Hartford, the "space-taker."
Dax is British and is everything the book title implies. He is impulsive, a manwhore, but so freaking charming. Remi and Dax had a moment, a three day long hookup over a holiday weekend Remi’s freshman year. Now it’s three years later and Remi and Dax run into each other thousands of miles from home, in London.
Remi is fresh off a breakup and Dax has never forgotten the unforgettable weekend they shared. Naturally one thing leads to another, which I was obviously looking forward to. I was all about a college romance with a sexy Englishman, but seeing their pasts and the brokenness they feel had me feeling more. I loved Remi's relationship with her brother. I loved how Dax opened up to her and began letting her in.
Filthy English is still a super fun read, that even had me laughing out loud at times. It’s also sexy and Dax was the perfect dirty talker. This story of forbidden love and second chances completely hooked me. While I haven’t read Dirty English I can absolutely see why so many have fallen in love with this series and will now be going back to read it!
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
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Remi is at a club in London, on her honeymoon only she isn’t with her husband, she is with her best friend. That’s right, her best friend, because her fiancé needs “space.” Remi is a planner and the farthest thing from a risk-taker. She is afraid of the unknown, being alone and heartbreak. These traits lead her to Hartford, the "space-taker."
The thing is, Dax is a temporary guy and I’m a forever girl, and the two didn’t go together. Ever.
Dax is British and is everything the book title implies. He is impulsive, a manwhore, but so freaking charming. Remi and Dax had a moment, a three day long hookup over a holiday weekend Remi’s freshman year. Now it’s three years later and Remi and Dax run into each other thousands of miles from home, in London.
Remi is fresh off a breakup and Dax has never forgotten the unforgettable weekend they shared. Naturally one thing leads to another, which I was obviously looking forward to. I was all about a college romance with a sexy Englishman, but seeing their pasts and the brokenness they feel had me feeling more. I loved Remi's relationship with her brother. I loved how Dax opened up to her and began letting her in.
Filthy English is still a super fun read, that even had me laughing out loud at times. It’s also sexy and Dax was the perfect dirty talker. This story of forbidden love and second chances completely hooked me. While I haven’t read Dirty English I can absolutely see why so many have fallen in love with this series and will now be going back to read it!
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
Teaser created by me with stock images purchased from depositphotos.
July 27, 2017
4 Stars
Overall Opinion: I'm not quite sure why, but I didn't expect much from this. I did the same with the first book of the series, Dirty English, too. But both books were pleasantly surprising! I cried on this one, and I definitely wasn't expecting that! I thought that the different spin on the second chance romance was refreshing and enjoyable. While I know that some of my safety gals might have some issues with this book, I ended up liking it :)
Brief Summary of the Storyline: This is Remi and Dax's story. The book starts at a masquerade club where they are shocked to bump into each other (after some flirting and kissing). Remi is in London on her would-be-honeymoon with her friend, because her would-be-groom cancelled the wedding 2 weeks before. Dax is there spending the summer with his cousin. 3 years prior to the story, they had a hot 72 hour ONS that ended with Remi's heart being broken -- so she is not all that thrilled to see him in London. After some unfortunate events, they decide to be friends. Of course, that doesn't last long and they end up in bed together. Once back home in NC there are some realities that they both have to face...but they get together and get a HFN ending.
POV: This alternated between Remi and Dax's POV.
Overall Pace of Story: Good. I thought it flowed well, and I never skimmed. I did feel like we needed to see them as an official couple more...but that just might be me being greedy ;)
Instalove: Yes. They develop some really strong feelings back on their ONS, so when they're reunited those feelings come back pretty quickly. It wasn't the kind of instalove that annoys me though.
H rating: 3.5 stars. Dax. I liked him for the most part. I think he was damaged, and that on the inside he was just a a scared little boy that didn't know how to deal with his feelings.
h rating: 4 stars. Remi. I liked her. She was pretty strong. While she did most of the pursing, I never felt like she allowed herself to be mistreated (which I usually do when the h is the pursuer) or a doormat...so, yay ;)
Sadness level: Low/moderate. I cried on this one and I didn't expect it! Maybe it's that emotional time of the month *wink, wink*, or maybe it'll effect others by making them tear up too.
Push/Pull: Yes
Heat level: Moderate. They have some hot chemistry and scenes.
Descriptive sex: Yes
Safe sex: Yes. Mentions of condoms and birth control.
OW/OM drama: Mild
Sex scene with OW or OM: No
Cheating: Kind of...
Separation:Yes, there are 2 separations
Possible Triggers: Yes
Closure: This had ok closure, but not nearly enough for me. I wanted more time with them as an official couple, I wanted more commitment, and I also wanted maybe a jump ahead epilogue to see them being together successfully down the road. I would call it a HFN ending.
How I got it: It was part of my kindle unlimited subscription.
Safety: I'd say that this is Safe with exception or Not Safe depending on personal preferences.
Overall Opinion: I'm not quite sure why, but I didn't expect much from this. I did the same with the first book of the series, Dirty English, too. But both books were pleasantly surprising! I cried on this one, and I definitely wasn't expecting that! I thought that the different spin on the second chance romance was refreshing and enjoyable. While I know that some of my safety gals might have some issues with this book, I ended up liking it :)
Brief Summary of the Storyline: This is Remi and Dax's story. The book starts at a masquerade club where they are shocked to bump into each other (after some flirting and kissing). Remi is in London on her would-be-honeymoon with her friend, because her would-be-groom cancelled the wedding 2 weeks before. Dax is there spending the summer with his cousin. 3 years prior to the story, they had a hot 72 hour ONS that ended with Remi's heart being broken -- so she is not all that thrilled to see him in London. After some unfortunate events, they decide to be friends. Of course, that doesn't last long and they end up in bed together. Once back home in NC there are some realities that they both have to face...but they get together and get a HFN ending.
POV: This alternated between Remi and Dax's POV.
Overall Pace of Story: Good. I thought it flowed well, and I never skimmed. I did feel like we needed to see them as an official couple more...but that just might be me being greedy ;)
Instalove: Yes. They develop some really strong feelings back on their ONS, so when they're reunited those feelings come back pretty quickly. It wasn't the kind of instalove that annoys me though.
H rating: 3.5 stars. Dax. I liked him for the most part. I think he was damaged, and that on the inside he was just a a scared little boy that didn't know how to deal with his feelings.
h rating: 4 stars. Remi. I liked her. She was pretty strong. While she did most of the pursing, I never felt like she allowed herself to be mistreated (which I usually do when the h is the pursuer) or a doormat...so, yay ;)
Sadness level: Low/moderate. I cried on this one and I didn't expect it! Maybe it's that emotional time of the month *wink, wink*, or maybe it'll effect others by making them tear up too.
Push/Pull: Yes
Heat level: Moderate. They have some hot chemistry and scenes.
Descriptive sex: Yes
Safe sex: Yes. Mentions of condoms and birth control.
OW/OM drama: Mild
Sex scene with OW or OM: No
Cheating: Kind of...
Separation:Yes, there are 2 separations
Possible Triggers: Yes
Closure: This had ok closure, but not nearly enough for me. I wanted more time with them as an official couple, I wanted more commitment, and I also wanted maybe a jump ahead epilogue to see them being together successfully down the road. I would call it a HFN ending.
How I got it: It was part of my kindle unlimited subscription.
Safety: I'd say that this is Safe with exception or Not Safe depending on personal preferences.
November 14, 2016
This is the 2nd book in "English" series and this one is about Dax, who is the twin brother of the first book's hero Declan. I loved this book even more than the first one.
This book has a very simple plot line and some may even call it cliché but it is beautiful nevertheless. Sometimes, a simple sweet love story can be as good as a chocolate treat and this book made that effect on me. I felt as if having devoured a huge piece of chocolate cake, all satisfied, happy and high :) It left a huge grin on my face.
The characters were so lovable, so fragile and so sweet. I loved the way they loved each other, the way they confessed their love and the way they claimed each other. I loved their hot chemistry.
What is it about?
There is this beautiful sexy red-haired girl with blue eyes, Remi, who is dumped 15 days before her wedding. Devastated, broken and hurt, she goes to her honeymoon with her best friend Lulu and tries to forget her pain. There she meets a hot guy in a masquerade party in a bar and makes out with him. The problem is he turns out to be the guy who once she had a 3 night-stand with and fell hard for: Dax Blay, the Sex Lord of the college...
Then, she had to watch him go from one girl to another in the university while she was trying a safe relationship with a more stable and responsible man, Hartford, who turned out to be not that safe at all.
Now, in another country, in a bar, they meet again... What are the chances? Is this fate or what? Why did they end 3 years ago? Did they ever forget one another? Is this a second chance for them? Will they be able to grasp it?
Ohhhh, and when the douchebag Hartford comes back to the scene, what will happen? Who will she choose and how? Will Dax, who never dates girls because he is afraid of loving and losing, ever change for this beautiful, sexy and broken girl?
So, this is what it is about... And call it simple or cliché, whatever, but anyways, I loved everything about it!
Ohhh and this is a love story inspired by Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and the references to them were lovely and heartwarming. Don't worry, no one dies here :)
“Wait a minute . . .” She did a complete circle in the small area. “It just dawned on me that the owner’s name is Friar Laurence .” She giggled. “Holy Shakespeare, it’s like Romeo and Juliet .” “Not following,” I said, brushing water off my forearms. “Don’t you see? Romeo and Juliet fell in love at a masquerade party and were married the next day in secret by a Friar Laurence —in an old church. Of course it was set in Verona, but still . . . weird, right?”
***
We went inside the sanctuary and found Friar Laurence. He grinned as Dax explained what we wanted, and he was more than happy to fake-wed us. Apparently it wasn’t the strangest thing he’d been asked to do inside the shop.
Here are some more nice and fun quotes from the book...
Lulu gave me a rueful smile."You know what they say—‘Sometimes you have to get under someone to get over someone.’”
***
Me dancing resembled a goldfish flopping on the floor.
***
The butterflies in my stomach went crazy at the thought of him thinking about me. I shot them down one by one.
***
God. What was it about him that made me so weak? The answer was simple: Dax Blay was my Achilles heel, my one vulnerability.
***
“Why—why do you always stare at my lips?”
His eyes darkened.
“Dax?”
He sent me a hooded look. “Because I want them on my mouth, kissing me. On my skin, sucking me. Everywhere.”
***
You can’t hate the first boy you ever loved.
***
She wasn’t the kind of girl who slept with random guys one after another. You’d been her exception.
***
Usually I went for the sorority girls who knew my game—females with plenty of daddy’s money and blasé attitudes about sex. But Remi; there was something about her that sucked me in—even though she was shy, had a brain like Einstein, and dressed like she was headed to a PTA meeting. Her lush lips told another story though, demanding to be kissed. I told myself to leave her alone. Several times. But like a magnet, I’d planted myself next to her. I couldn’t help myself.
***
“What’s funny is I can’t recall what I had for dinner last night, but I remember every single detail of that weekend with you. How the window was open and the wind blew the curtains. I let you . . .” “Better watch what you say. You’re not yourself,” I said softly. She laughed, the first genuine one I’d heard. “You’re right. I sound like a sappy girl with a crush on the school bad boy—oh, wait, that did happen.”
This book has a very simple plot line and some may even call it cliché but it is beautiful nevertheless. Sometimes, a simple sweet love story can be as good as a chocolate treat and this book made that effect on me. I felt as if having devoured a huge piece of chocolate cake, all satisfied, happy and high :) It left a huge grin on my face.
The characters were so lovable, so fragile and so sweet. I loved the way they loved each other, the way they confessed their love and the way they claimed each other. I loved their hot chemistry.
What is it about?
There is this beautiful sexy red-haired girl with blue eyes, Remi, who is dumped 15 days before her wedding. Devastated, broken and hurt, she goes to her honeymoon with her best friend Lulu and tries to forget her pain. There she meets a hot guy in a masquerade party in a bar and makes out with him. The problem is he turns out to be the guy who once she had a 3 night-stand with and fell hard for: Dax Blay, the Sex Lord of the college...
Then, she had to watch him go from one girl to another in the university while she was trying a safe relationship with a more stable and responsible man, Hartford, who turned out to be not that safe at all.
Now, in another country, in a bar, they meet again... What are the chances? Is this fate or what? Why did they end 3 years ago? Did they ever forget one another? Is this a second chance for them? Will they be able to grasp it?
Ohhhh, and when the douchebag Hartford comes back to the scene, what will happen? Who will she choose and how? Will Dax, who never dates girls because he is afraid of loving and losing, ever change for this beautiful, sexy and broken girl?
So, this is what it is about... And call it simple or cliché, whatever, but anyways, I loved everything about it!
Ohhh and this is a love story inspired by Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and the references to them were lovely and heartwarming. Don't worry, no one dies here :)
“Wait a minute . . .” She did a complete circle in the small area. “It just dawned on me that the owner’s name is Friar Laurence .” She giggled. “Holy Shakespeare, it’s like Romeo and Juliet .” “Not following,” I said, brushing water off my forearms. “Don’t you see? Romeo and Juliet fell in love at a masquerade party and were married the next day in secret by a Friar Laurence —in an old church. Of course it was set in Verona, but still . . . weird, right?”
***
We went inside the sanctuary and found Friar Laurence. He grinned as Dax explained what we wanted, and he was more than happy to fake-wed us. Apparently it wasn’t the strangest thing he’d been asked to do inside the shop.
Here are some more nice and fun quotes from the book...
Lulu gave me a rueful smile."You know what they say—‘Sometimes you have to get under someone to get over someone.’”
***
Me dancing resembled a goldfish flopping on the floor.
***
The butterflies in my stomach went crazy at the thought of him thinking about me. I shot them down one by one.
***
God. What was it about him that made me so weak? The answer was simple: Dax Blay was my Achilles heel, my one vulnerability.
***
“Why—why do you always stare at my lips?”
His eyes darkened.
“Dax?”
He sent me a hooded look. “Because I want them on my mouth, kissing me. On my skin, sucking me. Everywhere.”
***
You can’t hate the first boy you ever loved.
***
She wasn’t the kind of girl who slept with random guys one after another. You’d been her exception.
***
Usually I went for the sorority girls who knew my game—females with plenty of daddy’s money and blasé attitudes about sex. But Remi; there was something about her that sucked me in—even though she was shy, had a brain like Einstein, and dressed like she was headed to a PTA meeting. Her lush lips told another story though, demanding to be kissed. I told myself to leave her alone. Several times. But like a magnet, I’d planted myself next to her. I couldn’t help myself.
***
“What’s funny is I can’t recall what I had for dinner last night, but I remember every single detail of that weekend with you. How the window was open and the wind blew the curtains. I let you . . .” “Better watch what you say. You’re not yourself,” I said softly. She laughed, the first genuine one I’d heard. “You’re right. I sound like a sappy girl with a crush on the school bad boy—oh, wait, that did happen.”
July 18, 2016
This book made me crazy, but I kinda like it anyway.
Remi Montague has a a specific plan for the future. But it all goes to hell when her "perfect" fiancé jilted her two weeks before the wedding. To forget about the failure, she takes her best friend and goes on a trip to London, which was supposed to be her honeymoon.
She is determined to have a great time. They explore the city by day and go wild in the clubs at night. One evening they go to a Masquerade party. Too much alcohol and Remi lands on the lap of a handsome stranger. But it turns out that he is not so much a stranger. It is Dax Blay, who three years ago broke her heart after a spectacular 3 days one night stand. Are they now take the second chance that gives them fate?
It's definitely not going to be that easy with reappearing ex and different expectations for the future. It will be even more complicated when they come back to college and will be living in one house.
Simply stated, it's a rollercoaster ride. Remi and Dax can be annoying, but you can see that they care for each other. But it's back and forth ride for most of the story. They both are very stubborn. They want each other, but none of them is able to risk and open up again. She doesn't want a repeat of the past. He doesn't think, he is enough for her. They have their own reasons for it and the possibility to get hurt is to big.
The storyline is not as simple as the blurb may indicate. There is a lot going on, and some twists of action are quite surprising. Lots of provocations, teasing and misleading signals. To be honest both drives me crazy. And yet I had great time reading it. It's connected with Romeo and Juliet in interesting way, which gives some crazy and funny scenes on the streets of London.
Remi and Dax, even though mostly push themselves, share a few hot moments and the chemistry between them is electrifying. Dax can be an bastard, but knows how to be a extremely sweet. In this way, he was able to leave behind him practically every gut-wrecking moment. You must be ready for a bit of drama, but their search for themselves make it up to you. Hot British certainly also helps.
It was my first book of Ilsa Madden-Mills and I very enjoy it. It's interesting and well written book with lot of emotions. Definitely something for fans of angsty second chances and new beginnings.
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ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
Remi Montague has a a specific plan for the future. But it all goes to hell when her "perfect" fiancé jilted her two weeks before the wedding. To forget about the failure, she takes her best friend and goes on a trip to London, which was supposed to be her honeymoon.
She is determined to have a great time. They explore the city by day and go wild in the clubs at night. One evening they go to a Masquerade party. Too much alcohol and Remi lands on the lap of a handsome stranger. But it turns out that he is not so much a stranger. It is Dax Blay, who three years ago broke her heart after a spectacular 3 days one night stand. Are they now take the second chance that gives them fate?
It's definitely not going to be that easy with reappearing ex and different expectations for the future. It will be even more complicated when they come back to college and will be living in one house.
“The thing is, Dax is a temporary guy and I’m a forever girl, and the two didn’t go together. Ever.”
Simply stated, it's a rollercoaster ride. Remi and Dax can be annoying, but you can see that they care for each other. But it's back and forth ride for most of the story. They both are very stubborn. They want each other, but none of them is able to risk and open up again. She doesn't want a repeat of the past. He doesn't think, he is enough for her. They have their own reasons for it and the possibility to get hurt is to big.
The storyline is not as simple as the blurb may indicate. There is a lot going on, and some twists of action are quite surprising. Lots of provocations, teasing and misleading signals. To be honest both drives me crazy. And yet I had great time reading it. It's connected with Romeo and Juliet in interesting way, which gives some crazy and funny scenes on the streets of London.
Remi and Dax, even though mostly push themselves, share a few hot moments and the chemistry between them is electrifying. Dax can be an bastard, but knows how to be a extremely sweet. In this way, he was able to leave behind him practically every gut-wrecking moment. You must be ready for a bit of drama, but their search for themselves make it up to you. Hot British certainly also helps.
It was my first book of Ilsa Madden-Mills and I very enjoy it. It's interesting and well written book with lot of emotions. Definitely something for fans of angsty second chances and new beginnings.
***
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
September 26, 2016
4.2 GR stars, wow, this will be a great read!
There were a lot of things I didn't like about this book (a lot!).
Like the "English" guy, who's suppose to be brittish, but he is just... weird. It's hard to imagine someone who's been living in the US for a really long time using all those supposed british slangs - it's hard to imagine an actual brit talking like that too.
I could have gotten over it if the characters were good (maybe even decent). But they felt like idiots to me (and oh, how I missed a good idiot!).
They had no chemistry and the story sucked. I don't like cheaters and well, . They all acted like they were 12 year olds, only mature one was her BF (or ex, whatever). And he was the bad guy! No one ever tells us why the MC dude even hates him, just that he does. 'Cause he's baaad!
Why this book didn't get 1 star? Well, I admit, I had moments of weakness when I was curious. The writing was pretty good, so I can't dismiss that so easily. Still, I wouldn't recommend this to anyone.
There were a lot of things I didn't like about this book (a lot!).
Like the "English" guy, who's suppose to be brittish, but he is just... weird. It's hard to imagine someone who's been living in the US for a really long time using all those supposed british slangs - it's hard to imagine an actual brit talking like that too.
I could have gotten over it if the characters were good (maybe even decent). But they felt like idiots to me (and oh, how I missed a good idiot!).
They had no chemistry and the story sucked. I don't like cheaters and well, . They all acted like they were 12 year olds, only mature one was her BF (or ex, whatever). And he was the bad guy! No one ever tells us why the MC dude even hates him, just that he does. 'Cause he's baaad!
Why this book didn't get 1 star? Well, I admit, I had moments
November 25, 2016
When Remi Montague's fiancee dumps her just before her wedding she decides to go on her already paid for honeymoon with BFF Lulu to London and blow off some steam before the next semester starts at University, a masquerade party and a bottle of tequila has her kissing a hot Brit, then she realizes the hot Brit is Dax Blay who broke her heart 3 years ago but after the kiss they share turns hotter so does their feelings for each other. For me the story started off slow, then got interesting, then boring, then interesting, then slow again I think it was because Dax chased Remi all through the story then when she gave herself to him he had to think about it? thumbs up for the hot sex though. Narrated by Kitty Bang who is absolutely brilliant and yet another female with a sexy male voice and needed to take on both character roles in this one as the male narrator Paul Burton sounded like a 16 year old gay hairdresser and nothing like the tall, muscular and sexy Dax.
July 9, 2016
༺**Complimentary Copy**༺ Provided by the author
"Ilsa Madden-Mills" in exchange for an honest review..Thank you!!
TITLE: Filthy English
SERIES: (English, #2)
AUTHOR: Ilsa Madden-Mills
GENRE: Contemporary Romance | A STAND ALONE BOOK
CHAPTERS: 27 + Epilogue
RELEASE DATE: July 11th 2016
MY RATING: 5 STARS
*A second -chance modern day romance inspired by the story Romeo and Juliet*
REVIEW IN PROGRESS
FILTHY ENGLISH: Spoken in dual perspectives (Dex & Remi) In 'Dirty English' we met Declan, 'Filthy English' centers around his brother Dax.
PAST: Remi and Dax had three full nights of unbridled passion about three years ago during those few passion filled days they spent together, Remi fell hard for the British playboy.
Me, Him, Us
Seventy - two hours in a small bedroom
Kisses
Beautiful, Wonderful, Endless kisses
Love, Lust
And then
Devastation.
He'd forgotten about me as soon as the next girl had hopped into his bed.
PRESENT: Two weeks before Remi Montague’s wedding, her fiancé Hartford Wilcox asks for a '2 week' sabbatical.
Heart broken with her best friend Lulu in tow and a bottle of tequila, they hop a plane to London to drown her sorrows before fall semester begins at Whitman University.
Hence the reason why she finds herself wearing a mask attending a masquerade party
Skip a few years and these two unlikely duo Dex & Remi meet up again at a masquerade in London, neither recognizing the other because of the masks covering their faces.
Dax has spent his summer vacation keeping an eye on his cousin Spider, making sure he doesn't spiral out of control again.
The girl who had a plan for everything, marry a responsible nice guy, get her doctorate, discover a new bird species, have four kids, take care of Malcom.
Scrub all that because Remi definitely didn’t plan on waking up next to the British bad boy who broke her heart three years ago, and furthermore, she also has no clue how they acquired matching tattoos.
The girl who'd blown my mind
and scared the shit out of me
when I was just a sophomore
at nineteen.
Once back at Whitman University together, both of them endeavor to pretend that night they spent together when their unbridled passion sky rocketed out of control again never happened.
This book kept me entertained throughout, I loved the dual perspectives, so easy to get into, hard to put down, Full of angst, laughs, sighs, a hot British alpha male, could a girl ask for more??
"Ilsa Madden-Mills" in exchange for an honest review..Thank you!!
TITLE: Filthy English
SERIES: (English, #2)
AUTHOR: Ilsa Madden-Mills
GENRE: Contemporary Romance | A STAND ALONE BOOK
CHAPTERS: 27 + Epilogue
RELEASE DATE: July 11th 2016
MY RATING: 5 STARS
*A second -chance modern day romance inspired by the story Romeo and Juliet*
REVIEW IN PROGRESS
FILTHY ENGLISH: Spoken in dual perspectives (Dex & Remi) In 'Dirty English' we met Declan, 'Filthy English' centers around his brother Dax.
PAST: Remi and Dax had three full nights of unbridled passion about three years ago during those few passion filled days they spent together, Remi fell hard for the British playboy.
Me, Him, UsSeventy - two hours in a small bedroom
Kisses
Beautiful, Wonderful, Endless kisses
Love, Lust
And then
Devastation.
He'd forgotten about me as soon as the next girl had hopped into his bed.
PRESENT: Two weeks before Remi Montague’s wedding, her fiancé Hartford Wilcox asks for a '2 week' sabbatical.
Heart broken with her best friend Lulu in tow and a bottle of tequila, they hop a plane to London to drown her sorrows before fall semester begins at Whitman University.
Hence the reason why she finds herself wearing a mask attending a masquerade party
Skip a few years and these two unlikely duo Dex & Remi meet up again at a masquerade in London, neither recognizing the other because of the masks covering their faces.
Dax has spent his summer vacation keeping an eye on his cousin Spider, making sure he doesn't spiral out of control again.
The girl who had a plan for everything, marry a responsible nice guy, get her doctorate, discover a new bird species, have four kids, take care of Malcom.
Scrub all that because Remi definitely didn’t plan on waking up next to the British bad boy who broke her heart three years ago, and furthermore, she also has no clue how they acquired matching tattoos.
The girl who'd blown my mindand scared the shit out of me
when I was just a sophomore
at nineteen.
Once back at Whitman University together, both of them endeavor to pretend that night they spent together when their unbridled passion sky rocketed out of control again never happened.
This book kept me entertained throughout, I loved the dual perspectives, so easy to get into, hard to put down, Full of angst, laughs, sighs, a hot British alpha male, could a girl ask for more??
Read
August 11, 2016
I would love to say: We all remember Dax from Dirty English. BUT, I don't. I suffer from a horrible case of Booksalzheimers. But I don't think it's all that important that we remember what happend in Declan's story. I just know that Dax is his twin. And I only know that because they told me in the beginning of this book ☺ You might want to do a re-read of Declan & Elizabeth's story first!
Now to Filthy English:
Remi has just been dumped by her all-american-pretty-boy fiancé two weeks before the wedding.
And to not lose the money for the honeymoon, she took her bestie and went to London.
Dax spent his summer in London to watch over his rock-star cousin, but he has to go back to Raleigh soon - back to university.
One last night of getting drunk at a club. A masked party.
That's why he doesn't immediately realize that this hot chick he's flirting with is Remi.
The girl he spent some amazing hours with three years ago. The one girl he never forgot.
Same with Remi. Dax is the first boy she ever loved. But now she doesn't want anything to do with him. Even though the out-of-this-world attraction is still there - for both of them.
And having the first-love-of-your-life-hottie save your life in the back-alley of a club....might just turn those old feelings of lust and love back on again....
WHAT WILL HAPPEN WITH REMI & DAX???
WILL THEY BE ABLE TO STAY 'JUST FRIENDS'?
WILL THERE BE A HEA??
A CLIFFY???
I'm not telling you that of course ☺
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I really enjoyed this book.
As I mentioned before, I had no idea what Dax did in the first book, but it's not important for reading and enjoying this second book!
You immediately fall in love with Dax & Remi.
Both are a bit lost in their lives and you just know that they would be so perfect for each other.
The air practically sizzles whenever they're in a room together. I just adored them together.
But they want to stay 'just friends' - but as we all know....99.9% of the time, friendship between a guy and a girl does not work. Especially not with their history and this insane spark-flying.
FILTHY ENGLISH has everything a great romance needs.
Great locations (London), lots of sexy and funny and adorable and suspensy and moving scenes!
Also - this whole english-accent-thing is a huge turn-on for most people - I just wish we would be able to see these two books on TV!!!! #AccentSwooning
And even though I can't remember what all happened in the first book, I was happy to see Declan and his girl again!
FILTHY ENGLISH was such an adorable & sexy second-chance romance about two lost souls fighting to find their Happily Ever After with the one that got away!
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July 27, 2016
Everyone loves a bad boy, so what happens when the hero of Filthy English is not only a traditional bad boy, but comes complete with a sexier than sin English accent? You fall in love, that's what happens. There are no known limits of the magnetism and swoony power that is known as Dax Blay.
Anyone who knows the types of books I read and what I like vs. don't like, can generally come to one conclusion fairly easily. I love angst. Seriously, it's my drug. I'll throw down romcoms and dark books with the rest of them, but angst is where my heart is. I want to FEEL my heart pitter patter. I want to be short of breath. I want to be rooting for these characters to try and make it work so hard that my chest hurts. If you look on my 'favourites' book shelf on GR, more often than not, these elements are present in those books. I. Love. Every. Second. So, with that being said, obviously I hated Filthy English.
JUST KIDDING!
Oh my goodness is book was awesome. There was angst all over the place, I was getting whiplash from the feelings and memories and denial and desire. Man this is like my crack. *Give it all to me now!* Dax and Remi had (what I'm my mind seemed to be) the perfect amount of angst. Plenty to keep you guessing, but you weren't suffocating in it and there was still hope. The only thing better in my book loving world than angst is to add tension as well. Lots and lots of tension. It doesn't even have to all be sexual tension, emotional works too, but add a good dose of that in and I'll love you forever. Ilsa, you might now be my best friend, because you threw it at me by the bucket load and I LOVED EVERY SECOND! With all of the current drama between Dax and Remi, we were even gifted information about their past, shown some mystery and figured out why they didn't work before. I might as well stop my review here because I don't know what else I can say to prove that it's a home run. If you don't like what I like... Meh, still read the book. It's pretty good stuff.
I loved the contrast that Ilsa created between using a second chance romance trope and mixing it with a case of hidden identity. Not only was it intriguing, but I had the biggest smile on my face because it was so much fun to read. Waiting for these two to figure out who the other was, how would they react? What would happen from there? What happened in the past between them? Were they going to deal with it? Could they move on? It's safe to say that Filthy English captured my attention immediately, and in turn, I devoured it.
This story takes it's reader on quite the roller coaster ride of emotions. I was elated, angry, exasperated, my heart was breaking just to then swell again, I couldn't seem to settle on just one feeling. Ilsa takes you through every emotion and every feeling with such poise, I wasn't simply reading, I was experiencing.
I'm not only a huge romantic, but I may also have an itsy bitsy liking of some old dude named Shakespeare. (This was also the perfect time for me to read this story considering I'm going to see one of Shakespeare's plays tomorrow night in the Stratford Festival! I'm only a little excited. Okay, back to the regular programming). When I first found out this book was inspired by Romeo and Juliet, I was all over this faster than you can say Dax Blay is a Sex Lord. Ilsa does justice to not only herself, because this book is awesome, but she kept the integrity of Romeo and Juliet. (Just throwing this out there, it is NOT a modern retelling. That would be sad because everyone dies. Filthy English is simply influenced by a few details/scenes, which perfectly connect the two. #nodying #nospoilers).
Generally when reviewing, I'll try to write a paragraph about my feelings for both main characters. In this case, it going to merge them together because you really just need to enjoy the journey with them, not take what I say at face value. Dax tugs at the heartstrings. He's alpha, he's pure man, he's protective and gentle and will beat the crap out of anyone necessary to defend his girl. In my eyes, Remi was always his. In turn, Remi was such a sweetheart, truly down to earth and genuine. Both of these characters have experienced grief in their past and it really helped to shape them into who they are as adults. This becomes extremely evident and both helps and hinders an already complicated situation.
It's not often that you come across a book that has a hero who is open (at least to himself) about wanting the heroine, but also acknowledges that she can hurt him. It seems (at least to me) that in so many stories these days, it's always the heroine who is scared of getting hurt. I completely understand that, trust me, I do. But here, it's so refreshing to have not only a confused heroine, but a hero who is just as lost. Dax KNOWS fully well the power that Remi holds over him. She's the one girl who got away, they one he could never stop thinking about, even years later when she is suppose to be married. It made me fall for him that much more with how he came right out and expressed his fears.
My heart breaks a bit because when Dax and Remi are alone, it's beautiful, but when the world steps in, everything turns to chaos. People get in the way, secrets are revealed, those damn pesky emotions play a part in everything, and hearts are broken.
It's beautiful, it's real, it's filthy.
The battle of feelings between these two - whether to act on them, bury them, walk away, stay and fight was exhilarating. Here's the thing, these two want to be together, is palpable, but there are so many obstacles standing in their way. Remi's fiancé is in the picture, Dax leads the typical playboy lifestyle, and the way they each grieve for a lost one has changed them. Together they may be able to create magic, but one wrong step and they would destroy each other.
A few final thoughts on Filthy English:
I guess I kind of maybe sort of liked it.
#GiveMeAllTheAngst
Ilsa is the newest author I need to get on board with. (This is not my first IMM book, but so far it's my favourite. I need the rest now!!!)
Can we get a story about Lulu and Spider? I bet they'd make colourful haired children. Cause that's how genetics work, obviously.
I used a damn plethora of quotes because I couldn't decide between all of this goodness. I'm not even sorry.
Until next time, stay filthy!
*An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review.
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What was it about him that made me so weak?
The answer was simple: Dax Blay was my Achilles heel, my one vulnerability.
Anyone who knows the types of books I read and what I like vs. don't like, can generally come to one conclusion fairly easily. I love angst. Seriously, it's my drug. I'll throw down romcoms and dark books with the rest of them, but angst is where my heart is. I want to FEEL my heart pitter patter. I want to be short of breath. I want to be rooting for these characters to try and make it work so hard that my chest hurts. If you look on my 'favourites' book shelf on GR, more often than not, these elements are present in those books. I. Love. Every. Second. So, with that being said, obviously I hated Filthy English.
JUST KIDDING!
Oh my goodness is book was awesome. There was angst all over the place, I was getting whiplash from the feelings and memories and denial and desire. Man this is like my crack. *Give it all to me now!* Dax and Remi had (what I'm my mind seemed to be) the perfect amount of angst. Plenty to keep you guessing, but you weren't suffocating in it and there was still hope. The only thing better in my book loving world than angst is to add tension as well. Lots and lots of tension. It doesn't even have to all be sexual tension, emotional works too, but add a good dose of that in and I'll love you forever. Ilsa, you might now be my best friend, because you threw it at me by the bucket load and I LOVED EVERY SECOND! With all of the current drama between Dax and Remi, we were even gifted information about their past, shown some mystery and figured out why they didn't work before. I might as well stop my review here because I don't know what else I can say to prove that it's a home run. If you don't like what I like... Meh, still read the book. It's pretty good stuff.
Maybe he still wasn’t ready—but my love?—it was wild and crazy and wicked with a filthy need for him. I craved him, body, soul, and mind.
I don’t think I’d want to live if he died.
I don’t think I could carry on without knowing he was breathing.
I loved the contrast that Ilsa created between using a second chance romance trope and mixing it with a case of hidden identity. Not only was it intriguing, but I had the biggest smile on my face because it was so much fun to read. Waiting for these two to figure out who the other was, how would they react? What would happen from there? What happened in the past between them? Were they going to deal with it? Could they move on? It's safe to say that Filthy English captured my attention immediately, and in turn, I devoured it.
“I—I don’t hate you. I could never in a million years hate you,” I whispered.
His eyes flicked to mine. Searching. He exhaled and tore his away. “Yeah? Well, you got a funny way of showing it.”
I bit down on my lips to keep the words in my heart from spilling out.
You can’t hate the first boy you ever loved.
This story takes it's reader on quite the roller coaster ride of emotions. I was elated, angry, exasperated, my heart was breaking just to then swell again, I couldn't seem to settle on just one feeling. Ilsa takes you through every emotion and every feeling with such poise, I wasn't simply reading, I was experiencing.
I'm not only a huge romantic, but I may also have an itsy bitsy liking of some old dude named Shakespeare. (This was also the perfect time for me to read this story considering I'm going to see one of Shakespeare's plays tomorrow night in the Stratford Festival! I'm only a little excited. Okay, back to the regular programming). When I first found out this book was inspired by Romeo and Juliet, I was all over this faster than you can say Dax Blay is a Sex Lord. Ilsa does justice to not only herself, because this book is awesome, but she kept the integrity of Romeo and Juliet. (Just throwing this out there, it is NOT a modern retelling. That would be sad because everyone dies. Filthy English is simply influenced by a few details/scenes, which perfectly connect the two. #nodying #nospoilers).
She was my light, my breath. She was my Juliet.
Only we’d have a happy ending. I’d make sure of it.
Generally when reviewing, I'll try to write a paragraph about my feelings for both main characters. In this case, it going to merge them together because you really just need to enjoy the journey with them, not take what I say at face value. Dax tugs at the heartstrings. He's alpha, he's pure man, he's protective and gentle and will beat the crap out of anyone necessary to defend his girl. In my eyes, Remi was always his. In turn, Remi was such a sweetheart, truly down to earth and genuine. Both of these characters have experienced grief in their past and it really helped to shape them into who they are as adults. This becomes extremely evident and both helps and hinders an already complicated situation.
“I want to be so deep inside you that nothing will ever tear us apart,”
It's not often that you come across a book that has a hero who is open (at least to himself) about wanting the heroine, but also acknowledges that she can hurt him. It seems (at least to me) that in so many stories these days, it's always the heroine who is scared of getting hurt. I completely understand that, trust me, I do. But here, it's so refreshing to have not only a confused heroine, but a hero who is just as lost. Dax KNOWS fully well the power that Remi holds over him. She's the one girl who got away, they one he could never stop thinking about, even years later when she is suppose to be married. It made me fall for him that much more with how he came right out and expressed his fears.
“I’m scared, Remi. Fucking scared. You. Can. Hurt. Me.”
My heart breaks a bit because when Dax and Remi are alone, it's beautiful, but when the world steps in, everything turns to chaos. People get in the way, secrets are revealed, those damn pesky emotions play a part in everything, and hearts are broken.
It's beautiful, it's real, it's filthy.
Dax is a temporary guy and I’m a forever girl, and the two didn’t go together. Ever.
The battle of feelings between these two - whether to act on them, bury them, walk away, stay and fight was exhilarating. Here's the thing, these two want to be together, is palpable, but there are so many obstacles standing in their way. Remi's fiancé is in the picture, Dax leads the typical playboy lifestyle, and the way they each grieve for a lost one has changed them. Together they may be able to create magic, but one wrong step and they would destroy each other.
There are no coincidences in life, only fate pushing you toward one another.
He was my imperfect soul mate, and every tiny thread in the universe had stitched my heart to his, piecing us together, fashioning us into something that was, in my mind, absolutely perfect.
A few final thoughts on Filthy English:
I guess I kind of maybe sort of liked it.
#GiveMeAllTheAngst
Ilsa is the newest author I need to get on board with. (This is not my first IMM book, but so far it's my favourite. I need the rest now!!!)
Can we get a story about Lulu and Spider? I bet they'd make colourful haired children. Cause that's how genetics work, obviously.
I used a damn plethora of quotes because I couldn't decide between all of this goodness. I'm not even sorry.
Until next time, stay filthy!
*An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review.
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July 14, 2016
Who doesn’t love a second chance romance? They’re one of my favorite tropes. I love learning how the relationship got screwed up in the first place. And, of course, I love the groveling and begging that happens when a couple is trying to reconnect. All the misplaced anger, the misunderstandings, all the angst… All the hot and dirty make-up sex. Yeah. Hot and dirty make-up sex. Sigh.
Filthy English is all this and so much more. I loved Remi and her attempt to get through being jilted two weeks before her wedding. Honeymoon already paid for? Why not hop a plane to London with your best friend to drown your sorrows? Little did Remi realize all that waited for her...
One sexy Brit—Dax Blay.
Oh. My. God. Dax is one hell of a hot and sexy man. He’s determined to have Remi in his bed again. Even if it doesn’t last. But what if it does? What if what Remi and Dax are doing can translate to real life? They had something once, a long time ago… What will happen if they stoke that fire—will it burn bright or fizzle out again?
I loved every minute with Dax, Remi, Lulu and Spider. Filthy English pulls no punches with the angst, heartache, cowardice, love, hope, and devastation. Dax and Remi have quite the hurdle to jump to get to their HEA, and it’s a tough go—but I adored being along for the very bumpy ride. ~ Missy, 5 stars
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When I finished reading this the first thing that came to my mind was, "The British came and conquered my heart."
Remi and Dax's story was exhilarating, tumultuous, sweet, hot and just amazing! I really wasn't sure if I was going to survive it because there were so many twists thrown at us. I screamed, cried, laughed.
My goodness, this story had me enthralled, and the more I got to see the real Dax, the harder I fell. Getting to see his struggles, his secrets, his fears and his hopes helped me to understand why he did what he did. He thought he was doomed but Remi…she changed his chances of that!!!
Remi's been through hell and back yet she had a plan: graduate, marry the perfect man, have the perfect career and so on... Little did she realize fate was going to show up and disrupt her plans with the one that caused her so much pain.
Dax and Remi's relationship was just breathtaking. Their past was anything but past and they knew it. The fought each other tooth and nail to not fall again, yet no matter how hard you try to fight what is meant to be, you will never win.
The road was anything but smooth but I believe that is what made their story THEIR STORY!! There is so much to Filthy English that I was sad to see it end. ~ Kara, 5 Breathtaking stars
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Bloody Perfect, Batman! I’m pretty sure I fell head over heels in love with Dax, with his filthy mouth, his beautiful heart and his bad boy ways. And Remi, well, she’s sassy, broken and trying to figure out what love is for her. Together, they are a pair who spontaneously combust when they are even near each other. The electricity flows so furiously that the pages are on fire.
He was the King of Kissing. The Supreme Ruler.
—Hot Damn! I need this guy. If this guy is Dax, then I’m standing in line, but only behind Remi.
I read this book in one day. That’s extremely fast for me. Not only did Dax help me with my book funk but he’s just so much of everything!
Chemistry. Funny. Love. Sass. Filthy Mouths. Bad Boys. All of these things make up a great book for me. And Filthy English was bloody perfect! ~ Heather, 5 stars
Filthy English is all this and so much more. I loved Remi and her attempt to get through being jilted two weeks before her wedding. Honeymoon already paid for? Why not hop a plane to London with your best friend to drown your sorrows? Little did Remi realize all that waited for her...
One sexy Brit—Dax Blay.
Oh. My. God. Dax is one hell of a hot and sexy man. He’s determined to have Remi in his bed again. Even if it doesn’t last. But what if it does? What if what Remi and Dax are doing can translate to real life? They had something once, a long time ago… What will happen if they stoke that fire—will it burn bright or fizzle out again?
I loved every minute with Dax, Remi, Lulu and Spider. Filthy English pulls no punches with the angst, heartache, cowardice, love, hope, and devastation. Dax and Remi have quite the hurdle to jump to get to their HEA, and it’s a tough go—but I adored being along for the very bumpy ride. ~ Missy, 5 stars
~~~
When I finished reading this the first thing that came to my mind was, "The British came and conquered my heart."
Remi and Dax's story was exhilarating, tumultuous, sweet, hot and just amazing! I really wasn't sure if I was going to survive it because there were so many twists thrown at us. I screamed, cried, laughed.
My goodness, this story had me enthralled, and the more I got to see the real Dax, the harder I fell. Getting to see his struggles, his secrets, his fears and his hopes helped me to understand why he did what he did. He thought he was doomed but Remi…she changed his chances of that!!!
Remi's been through hell and back yet she had a plan: graduate, marry the perfect man, have the perfect career and so on... Little did she realize fate was going to show up and disrupt her plans with the one that caused her so much pain.
Dax and Remi's relationship was just breathtaking. Their past was anything but past and they knew it. The fought each other tooth and nail to not fall again, yet no matter how hard you try to fight what is meant to be, you will never win.
The road was anything but smooth but I believe that is what made their story THEIR STORY!! There is so much to Filthy English that I was sad to see it end. ~ Kara, 5 Breathtaking stars
~~~
Bloody Perfect, Batman! I’m pretty sure I fell head over heels in love with Dax, with his filthy mouth, his beautiful heart and his bad boy ways. And Remi, well, she’s sassy, broken and trying to figure out what love is for her. Together, they are a pair who spontaneously combust when they are even near each other. The electricity flows so furiously that the pages are on fire.
He was the King of Kissing. The Supreme Ruler.
—Hot Damn! I need this guy. If this guy is Dax, then I’m standing in line, but only behind Remi.
I read this book in one day. That’s extremely fast for me. Not only did Dax help me with my book funk but he’s just so much of everything!
Chemistry. Funny. Love. Sass. Filthy Mouths. Bad Boys. All of these things make up a great book for me. And Filthy English was bloody perfect! ~ Heather, 5 stars
July 17, 2016
Filthy English is the follow up novel to Dirty English in which we get to know Dax Blay, the less than serious brother of Declan. Years ago Dax and Remi had a weekend love affair that ended abruptly and after a few stolen nights in London, leaving the past in the past isn’t as simple as it sounds.
I am so in love with this series – with this author. I was so excited when I was originally reading Dirty English, knowing that there was no way that she’d tease us with a brother and not give us his story. I loved Dax from the start. I have soft spot for Heroes that are more than a little slutty – but are in the midst of buckling down and trying to be good little boys.
There was this constant feeling throughout reading this, that Dax could be trusted 100%. I never doubted that once he felt it, he’d fight for it. Dirty if he had to. I almost expected to be frustrated with Remi once we traveled back to Whitman, but oddly enough – I totally understood her choices. I didn’t agree with them, but I understood them.
Ilsa Madden-Mills delivered big-time with Filthy English. It was sweet, steamy and carried a touch of angst. Readers who love their romances to sweep you off your feet, you need to be reading this author. Imperfect characters are given a shine and set free to run amok on the pages and you will fall. HARD.
I am so in love with this series – with this author. I was so excited when I was originally reading Dirty English, knowing that there was no way that she’d tease us with a brother and not give us his story. I loved Dax from the start. I have soft spot for Heroes that are more than a little slutty – but are in the midst of buckling down and trying to be good little boys.
There was this constant feeling throughout reading this, that Dax could be trusted 100%. I never doubted that once he felt it, he’d fight for it. Dirty if he had to. I almost expected to be frustrated with Remi once we traveled back to Whitman, but oddly enough – I totally understood her choices. I didn’t agree with them, but I understood them.
Ilsa Madden-Mills delivered big-time with Filthy English. It was sweet, steamy and carried a touch of angst. Readers who love their romances to sweep you off your feet, you need to be reading this author. Imperfect characters are given a shine and set free to run amok on the pages and you will fall. HARD.
August 17, 2016
5 Sex Lord Stars!!
I'm in complete awe here. This is my first book by this author and it hit me just right. I seriously have no idea how I've never read her writing. But, after reading this one I WILL BE READING THEM ALL!
Filthy English is book 2 but can be read as a stand-alone. I would suggest starting at book 1, I'm kicking myself for not reading it first.
I started reading this book during the 4th of july celebration. I had to stop several times during the day and was dying to get home to devote my attention to it 100%. And boy when i did, i couldn't stop!!! It was 3 am before I finished. WHO NEEDS SLEEP?!
This line in chapter 1 had me laughing like crazy
'Dang, the men in here are hotter than a billy goat with a blowtorch."
When I met Dax, I had a feeling he would be a great book boyfriend. And oh my word was he ever!!! That man had me swooning like a lunatic!
I'm in complete awe here. This is my first book by this author and it hit me just right. I seriously have no idea how I've never read her writing. But, after reading this one I WILL BE READING THEM ALL!
Filthy English is book 2 but can be read as a stand-alone. I would suggest starting at book 1, I'm kicking myself for not reading it first.
I started reading this book during the 4th of july celebration. I had to stop several times during the day and was dying to get home to devote my attention to it 100%. And boy when i did, i couldn't stop!!! It was 3 am before I finished. WHO NEEDS SLEEP?!
This line in chapter 1 had me laughing like crazy
'Dang, the men in here are hotter than a billy goat with a blowtorch."
When I met Dax, I had a feeling he would be a great book boyfriend. And oh my word was he ever!!! That man had me swooning like a lunatic!
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Blurb:
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.
Blurb:
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.
July 13, 2016
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ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
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July 11, 2016DNF at 40%... found too many things i didn't like. Case of it's me not you, book. Was so looking forward to this one as i LOVED Dirty English. Boo hoo!
July 14, 2016
Warning: This review will contain a lot of swear words and the word ‘intense’ and things written in all caps and many, many exclamation points. It’s the only way I can convey the emotions swirling around in me after reading this book.
First of all:
Fuck Filthy English.
Secondly:
Fuck Ilsa Madden- Mills for writing this hateful book.
She ruined my goddamned life.
Why? I’ll fucking tell you.
Here is my list of seven things I fucking hated about Filthy English!
1. teach me how I should forget to think
Now, I consider myself a fairly fucking sane individual. I have responsibilities I meet daily. I hold down a job. I pay my bills. I’m not psychotic. I’m stable. I am a contributing goddamned member of society. So then tell me how it is possibly that I am currently FUCKING OBSESSED with a fictional fucking character?! As in, it-is-now-impossible-for-me-to-think-of-anything-else-fucking-obsessed?! Because Ilsa Madden-Fucking-Mills.
2. These violent delights have violent ends.
Yes violent like the orgasms Dax inspires. HOLY HOT FUCKING DAMN THIS GUY’S MOUTH! And his moves. And the way he fucking looks at her when he’s touching her and you just fucking know this guy is so affected by it all that he isn’t capable of ever coming back from it. Shit! The chemistry and sexual tension and angst in this book was off the fucking charts!
3. Did my heart love till now?
I don’t think it has. So thanks for that gentle fucking reminder Ms Madden-Mills. Thanks a fuckin bunch! I HAVE NEVER FELT THE KIND OF INTENSITY and obsession these two felt for each other. Never was I so consumed by an attraction that I shivered where I stood. And now, I feel empty. Barren. Jealous. And depressed.
4. Under loves heavy burden do I sink.
DAX WAS SO FUCKING SEXY. I was drowning in the sea of his obsession with Remi. I couldn’t breathe under the weight of his fucking intensity. I was gulping for air through the thickness of his emotions. These are not normal feelings to feel over a person who does not exist y’all.
5.What greater punishment is there than life when you`ve lost everything that made it worth living ?
Indeed. What did I ever do to you, Ms. Madden-Mills, to deserve this? How Am I supposed to carry on after this book? Now that I’ve finished this book, how am I going to fill the void? I am suffering from the worst fucking book hangover of my life. No other book appeals to me now. I’m skimming through books as we speak and each one I see is met with: Not Dax, not Dax either, nope- not Dax. Nothing is OK.
6. Sin from my lips? O trespass sweetly urged! Give me my sin again
And the worst part of all of this? The fact that I want to do it all again for the first time. I want to feel every single feel and read every single word and gasp at every single moment of intensity again and again and again.
7. My only love sprung from my only hate.
So yes, the only real reason I hate this book and its author is because at this very moment I love it more than anything else. Read it.
(ARC provided in exchange for an honest review)
December 11, 2018
Bravo Ilsa Madden-Mills bravo! Another great read.
I loved this story just as much as the first book. So much angst! Remi really was too indecisive for a rigid and organized person. Dax was so sweet but also standoffish to Remi's feelings. These two scorched the pages between fighting and "making up" that I found that I couldn't pull away from the book.
I would highly recommend this book and series
I loved this story just as much as the first book. So much angst! Remi really was too indecisive for a rigid and organized person. Dax was so sweet but also standoffish to Remi's feelings. These two scorched the pages between fighting and "making up" that I found that I couldn't pull away from the book.
I would highly recommend this book and series
November 22, 2016
Cute, sexy, and expertly narrated. Full review later.
July 8, 2019
Me ha gustado bastante la historia y la autora, hasta ahora no había leído nada de ella,
Aunque cuando empecé el libro pensé que este era una solo la historia y no el segundo libro de una serie, menos mal que son personajes diferentes. jajajaja
Ha sido entretenido, se lee muy rápido. Me han gustado bastante los personajes y es una historia bonita!
Aunque cuando empecé el libro pensé que este era una solo la historia y no el segundo libro de una serie, menos mal que son personajes diferentes. jajajaja
Ha sido entretenido, se lee muy rápido. Me han gustado bastante los personajes y es una historia bonita!
July 13, 2016
Fantastic!
What do you do when you are left with a paid honeymoon to England after your fiancé tells you just weeks before that he's not ready to get married? What Remi did was take her best friend and try to forget the heartbreak she had left behind.
Masked at a club she literally falls into the arms of a sexy, hot Brit. He seems so familiar to her and soon she learns the masked man is Dax, a man who she had fallen in love with as a freshman in college. The chemistry is strong between the two and just as it seems they are getting closer the ex comes back into her life and threatens to ruin everything!
This was an excellent book. The unfolding of the plot, the love triangle left you sitting on the edge of your seat, turning page after page to see what would happen next.
What do you do when you are left with a paid honeymoon to England after your fiancé tells you just weeks before that he's not ready to get married? What Remi did was take her best friend and try to forget the heartbreak she had left behind.
Masked at a club she literally falls into the arms of a sexy, hot Brit. He seems so familiar to her and soon she learns the masked man is Dax, a man who she had fallen in love with as a freshman in college. The chemistry is strong between the two and just as it seems they are getting closer the ex comes back into her life and threatens to ruin everything!
This was an excellent book. The unfolding of the plot, the love triangle left you sitting on the edge of your seat, turning page after page to see what would happen next.
July 12, 2016
Filthy English by Ilsa Madden-Mills
4 stars!!
Being a Brit, I love reading about them and Ilsa Madden-Mills certainly has hit the nail on the head with her boys. Dirty English, the first in this series was about Declan Blay, now is the turn of his brother Dax. Like I said with Dirty English, even though these brothers had been Americanised somewhat they still held their British roots proud and loud.
Declan and Dax were chalk and cheese and while Declan was a rugged fighter, Dax was still trying to find his way in the world. Dax was still in uni, didn’t know what to do with his life, was the president of a frat, had women at his feet and yet he wasn’t happy. Dax is spending the summer in England and it is at a masquerade that Remi literally falls into his lap. While their faces are covered there is a hint of familiarity and after a little charm and a scorching kiss that familiarity breeds memories and it seems that this is not their first rodeo. Dax and Remi have history, a few years ago they had the hottest three day/night stands in the history of three/day night stands…three days in bed, only coming out for air, rehydration and a little food and while it didn’t end well, their bodies are nowhere near forgetting the chemistry and the attraction that they once had. Now Remi hates Dax with a passion, it seems this Brit will need to summon up all his British charm.
Remi is in England on what should have been her honeymoon, having been jilted by her fiancé just before the wedding she hasn’t let the honeymoon go to waste and having left her heartbreak behind in the US, she is trying to make the most of it, living it up in London with her best friend. Remi is trying to escape her life imploding, now that she and her fiancé have split, when she returns to the US she will be homeless just before the new semester starts. She needs to get her life back on track and her head sorted. It seems though fate hasn’t finished with her yet and life just gets worse when she is thrown into the lap of the only other man she has ever loved and it is a love lost that she has never recovered from.
Ilsa Madden-Mills has cleverly woven a Romeo and Juliet theme with Remi and Dax and I was forever hoping that their end would be somewhat different from one of the greatest love stories of all time. But this was a story about misunderstandings and second chances, young naïve choices and feelings but an undeniable chemistry and that soul mate love, that first love, whether you realised it at the time or not. While it may not have been “their” time the first time, they have been granted a second opportunity, now it was up to them to try and let go of the past, make amends and see if they can have the future that they deserve.
Dax was adorable in every way, his protectiveness, his passion and his thoughts and feelings all screamed of a man that was once confused but is now having his eureka moment. Remi was the one that got away, the one woman he had never regretted and had never forgotten. While he had many meaningless hook-ups, with her he always knew it was different and he couldn’t understand what went wrong, a woman had never walked away and while it bruised his ego, it bruised his heart the most.
Remi and Dax had so much in common and while their story was frustrating at times it only added to the believability. The too and fro, the peer pressure, the misunderstandings, opening up, ex-fiancé’s, evil sorority girls all made for an unputdownable read. Totally loved it.
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4 stars!!
“You can’t hate the first boy you ever loved.”
Being a Brit, I love reading about them and Ilsa Madden-Mills certainly has hit the nail on the head with her boys. Dirty English, the first in this series was about Declan Blay, now is the turn of his brother Dax. Like I said with Dirty English, even though these brothers had been Americanised somewhat they still held their British roots proud and loud.
Declan and Dax were chalk and cheese and while Declan was a rugged fighter, Dax was still trying to find his way in the world. Dax was still in uni, didn’t know what to do with his life, was the president of a frat, had women at his feet and yet he wasn’t happy. Dax is spending the summer in England and it is at a masquerade that Remi literally falls into his lap. While their faces are covered there is a hint of familiarity and after a little charm and a scorching kiss that familiarity breeds memories and it seems that this is not their first rodeo. Dax and Remi have history, a few years ago they had the hottest three day/night stands in the history of three/day night stands…three days in bed, only coming out for air, rehydration and a little food and while it didn’t end well, their bodies are nowhere near forgetting the chemistry and the attraction that they once had. Now Remi hates Dax with a passion, it seems this Brit will need to summon up all his British charm.
“I get it, Remi. You hate me. I’m a no-good irresponsible bastard.”
Remi is in England on what should have been her honeymoon, having been jilted by her fiancé just before the wedding she hasn’t let the honeymoon go to waste and having left her heartbreak behind in the US, she is trying to make the most of it, living it up in London with her best friend. Remi is trying to escape her life imploding, now that she and her fiancé have split, when she returns to the US she will be homeless just before the new semester starts. She needs to get her life back on track and her head sorted. It seems though fate hasn’t finished with her yet and life just gets worse when she is thrown into the lap of the only other man she has ever loved and it is a love lost that she has never recovered from.
“I had a great plan, you know – the plan. Marry a responsible, nice guy, get my doctorate, discover a new bird species, take care of Malcolm, have four kids, but guess what? My plan is shit. My goals are shit. Even my back-up plan sucks. It’s flawed because the perfect guy decided I’m not the perfect choice for him.”
Ilsa Madden-Mills has cleverly woven a Romeo and Juliet theme with Remi and Dax and I was forever hoping that their end would be somewhat different from one of the greatest love stories of all time. But this was a story about misunderstandings and second chances, young naïve choices and feelings but an undeniable chemistry and that soul mate love, that first love, whether you realised it at the time or not. While it may not have been “their” time the first time, they have been granted a second opportunity, now it was up to them to try and let go of the past, make amends and see if they can have the future that they deserve.
“He was my imperfect soul mate, and every tiny thread in the universe had stitched my heart to his, piecing us together, fashioning us into something that was, in my mind, absolutely perfect.”
Dax was adorable in every way, his protectiveness, his passion and his thoughts and feelings all screamed of a man that was once confused but is now having his eureka moment. Remi was the one that got away, the one woman he had never regretted and had never forgotten. While he had many meaningless hook-ups, with her he always knew it was different and he couldn’t understand what went wrong, a woman had never walked away and while it bruised his ego, it bruised his heart the most.
“I’m scared, Remi. Fucking scared. You. Can. Hurt. Me.”
Remi and Dax had so much in common and while their story was frustrating at times it only added to the believability. The too and fro, the peer pressure, the misunderstandings, opening up, ex-fiancé’s, evil sorority girls all made for an unputdownable read. Totally loved it.
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July 11, 2016
"He'd forget about me and trace lines on some other girl's back. And then another. All the while, I'd have to pretend like my heart wasn't forced to jump off a skyscraper, screaming the entire way down."
This book, God, this book. I mean, I really enjoyed Dirty English but Dax, oh man, he stole the show for me. When I met Dax in Dirty English, I in no way thought for a minute that I would love him like I did in this book. He struck me as just a "fun guy". Not relationship material at all. But, I have to say that he surprised me so much and I think that he surprised himself too!
I loved Remi's character too. She was one of the quirky smart girl characters that I could totally relate too. You immediately realize that her and Dax share a history but there definitely some surprises speckled through out this NA romance.
I always love this authors romances. But this one took me back to Very Bad Things which is a favorite of mine. Filthy English has that very same feel and freaking adored it! The writing was fabulous, the story even better. Filthy English had all of the angst, drama, and action that I have come to expect from Ilsa Madden-Mills book, delivering pure NA gold.
~Amie
This book, God, this book. I mean, I really enjoyed Dirty English but Dax, oh man, he stole the show for me. When I met Dax in Dirty English, I in no way thought for a minute that I would love him like I did in this book. He struck me as just a "fun guy". Not relationship material at all. But, I have to say that he surprised me so much and I think that he surprised himself too!
I loved Remi's character too. She was one of the quirky smart girl characters that I could totally relate too. You immediately realize that her and Dax share a history but there definitely some surprises speckled through out this NA romance.
I always love this authors romances. But this one took me back to Very Bad Things which is a favorite of mine. Filthy English has that very same feel and freaking adored it! The writing was fabulous, the story even better. Filthy English had all of the angst, drama, and action that I have come to expect from Ilsa Madden-Mills book, delivering pure NA gold.
~Amie
April 23, 2018
Oh wow. I forgot how much I loved those sexy British brothers.
I read Declan and Elizabeth’s story a while back and have been meaning to read Dax and Remi’s story for a while and damn, I’m so sad I left it so long because this book was amazing!
Dax and Remi don’t have it easy. It’s a constant struggle throughout the whole book. They have feelings but don’t know how to act. There are obstacles in their way and just no way for them. She’s engaged and he’s too much of a “player”. They’re both so much alike, both having lost a loved one, both knowing how it feels and never wanting to feel it again. Their chemistry is insane and it leaves you hoping for them from the get go.
This book is about second chances and when two people know what the heart wants but are too scared to chase it for the off chance of them getting hurt by each other. This book shows that love wins in the end, the heart wants who it wants there’s no denying it.
I absolute love Isla’s books and this one shot up to my fave. Her writing is perfect and leaves you imagining you’re right there with the characters. My emotions were insane whilst reading this, I felt so much for each character, I definitely won’t be forgetting them any time soon.
I read Declan and Elizabeth’s story a while back and have been meaning to read Dax and Remi’s story for a while and damn, I’m so sad I left it so long because this book was amazing!
Dax and Remi don’t have it easy. It’s a constant struggle throughout the whole book. They have feelings but don’t know how to act. There are obstacles in their way and just no way for them. She’s engaged and he’s too much of a “player”. They’re both so much alike, both having lost a loved one, both knowing how it feels and never wanting to feel it again. Their chemistry is insane and it leaves you hoping for them from the get go.
This book is about second chances and when two people know what the heart wants but are too scared to chase it for the off chance of them getting hurt by each other. This book shows that love wins in the end, the heart wants who it wants there’s no denying it.
I absolute love Isla’s books and this one shot up to my fave. Her writing is perfect and leaves you imagining you’re right there with the characters. My emotions were insane whilst reading this, I felt so much for each character, I definitely won’t be forgetting them any time soon.
July 14, 2016
Rating: 4.5/5
Original review on Julalicious Book Paradise
I was hooked from the first chapters. The characters, the story, the sexual tension, I loved it all and wanted more each time I finished a chapter. It took me one day to finish this book and that's only because I had a few things to do because I feel like I could have read it in a few hours.
I loved all the characters in this book, Remi to Dax, to Lulu to Spider, to Elizabeth to Declan and of course we can't forget Malcolm. All of them together made this story so interesting and I couldn't put down my book.
Of course, the main focus is around Remi and Dax. I don't know how to explain my feelings about these two. I loved the sexual tension between them of course, but I think it was the way they interacted with one another that was so entertaining that captivated me from the beginning.
We can forget that there are some issues and trying to work around those with the heat they both get whenever they are close isn't easy and so much has been left unsaid between them that it can't be solved quickly (which is really good for us readers).
And add a few more obstacles and you got yourself a rollercoaster of feels throughout this book. I wish I could say more but I really want to keep this spoiler free and therefore, I'm keeping this really general.
But I believe you will fall for Remi and Dax's story. You have everything in this book to keep you hooked until the end. Whether they might annoy you will depend on you. I would have slapped them from time to time but only because I adore them and want them to wake up and be happy hahaha
I will also add that I loved reading from both of their point of views because you get both side of the story; making it more complete.
Bottom line, I need more of these British boys. I'm hoping for a new book in this series (though each book can be read as a standalone). I do have someone in mind for the next book and I really hope Ilsa will hear our prayers.
This book can be read as a standalone or you can go and read Dirty English before to read about the other hot British, Declan ;)
I was giving an advanced copy of this book by the author in exchange of an honest review.
Original review on Julalicious Book Paradise
I was hooked from the first chapters. The characters, the story, the sexual tension, I loved it all and wanted more each time I finished a chapter. It took me one day to finish this book and that's only because I had a few things to do because I feel like I could have read it in a few hours.
I loved all the characters in this book, Remi to Dax, to Lulu to Spider, to Elizabeth to Declan and of course we can't forget Malcolm. All of them together made this story so interesting and I couldn't put down my book.
Of course, the main focus is around Remi and Dax. I don't know how to explain my feelings about these two. I loved the sexual tension between them of course, but I think it was the way they interacted with one another that was so entertaining that captivated me from the beginning.
We can forget that there are some issues and trying to work around those with the heat they both get whenever they are close isn't easy and so much has been left unsaid between them that it can't be solved quickly (which is really good for us readers).
And add a few more obstacles and you got yourself a rollercoaster of feels throughout this book. I wish I could say more but I really want to keep this spoiler free and therefore, I'm keeping this really general.
But I believe you will fall for Remi and Dax's story. You have everything in this book to keep you hooked until the end. Whether they might annoy you will depend on you. I would have slapped them from time to time but only because I adore them and want them to wake up and be happy hahaha
I will also add that I loved reading from both of their point of views because you get both side of the story; making it more complete.
Bottom line, I need more of these British boys. I'm hoping for a new book in this series (though each book can be read as a standalone). I do have someone in mind for the next book and I really hope Ilsa will hear our prayers.
This book can be read as a standalone or you can go and read Dirty English before to read about the other hot British, Declan ;)
I was giving an advanced copy of this book by the author in exchange of an honest review.
July 7, 2016
☆ I received an ARC via TRSOR PR in exchange for an honest review. Thank you! ☆
"Oh, sh*#. Here comes some bloody British trouble-- dammit, he's hot, even sweaty. You think he's dangerous? Want me to stay or join?" My sentiments exactly Lulu.
Dax and Remi are the perfectly blend of beautiful but also chaos and disaster.
When they're hot, there's nothing that can stop them and when they're cold everything that comes within their path is incinerated.
Both meet while visiting in London at a masquerade after Remi's fiancee dumps just before their wedding and feel an inexplicable attraction and familiarization towards one another. Reason being for their off the charts chemistry is because this is not their first rodeo nor encounter actually. While Remi was a freshman in college and Dax, a notorious playboy upperclassmen, both have the best 3-day one night stand of their lives only to end in heartbreak and resentment. Now years later and about to graduate from college, both are brought together once again in Dax's and William Shakespeare himself's homeland and now have to make due of their past and the one person they have never ever gotten over-- each other.
It was certainly a testament of character and wills to see them battle over their feelings for one another, Remi's ex-fiancee re-entering the picture, Dax's Casanova lifestyle, and their similar grievances of a devastating loss.
I'm not going to lie and say that this was an easy read. It was not. At least for me. For Declan and Elizabeth's story it was romantic and very cute. For Dax and Remi's it was frustration and miscommunication galore. Not that true love ever did run smooth to begin with.
Author Ilsa Madden-Mills definitely out does herself and cleverly edges a bond between modern and classic literature in a subtle but completely different twist that had me both chuckling and panting.
Ladies beware: another dosage or British scrumptiousness is on his way!!! Crossing my fingers that there will a triple threat, in the form of Declan and Dax's cousin, Spider!! So very curious about him and hope he can come to terms with his own broken heart.
"Oh, sh*#. Here comes some bloody British trouble-- dammit, he's hot, even sweaty. You think he's dangerous? Want me to stay or join?" My sentiments exactly Lulu.
Dax and Remi are the perfectly blend of beautiful but also chaos and disaster.
When they're hot, there's nothing that can stop them and when they're cold everything that comes within their path is incinerated.
Both meet while visiting in London at a masquerade after Remi's fiancee dumps just before their wedding and feel an inexplicable attraction and familiarization towards one another. Reason being for their off the charts chemistry is because this is not their first rodeo nor encounter actually. While Remi was a freshman in college and Dax, a notorious playboy upperclassmen, both have the best 3-day one night stand of their lives only to end in heartbreak and resentment. Now years later and about to graduate from college, both are brought together once again in Dax's and William Shakespeare himself's homeland and now have to make due of their past and the one person they have never ever gotten over-- each other.
It was certainly a testament of character and wills to see them battle over their feelings for one another, Remi's ex-fiancee re-entering the picture, Dax's Casanova lifestyle, and their similar grievances of a devastating loss.
I'm not going to lie and say that this was an easy read. It was not. At least for me. For Declan and Elizabeth's story it was romantic and very cute. For Dax and Remi's it was frustration and miscommunication galore. Not that true love ever did run smooth to begin with.
Author Ilsa Madden-Mills definitely out does herself and cleverly edges a bond between modern and classic literature in a subtle but completely different twist that had me both chuckling and panting.
Ladies beware: another dosage or British scrumptiousness is on his way!!! Crossing my fingers that there will a triple threat, in the form of Declan and Dax's cousin, Spider!! So very curious about him and hope he can come to terms with his own broken heart.
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