DIRTY SCOUNDREL is the second book in Jessica Clare's Roughneck
Billionaires series. An unfortunate turn of events
and miscommunication led to the breakup of high school
sweethearts Natalie Weston and Clay Price. Now, seven years
later, a wealthier Clay is determined to hunt down his old
flame. Although Clay initially plans on being ruthless in
his seduction, Natalie is quick to remind him that he's not
Christian Grey and he needs to get over himself. This story
is about two characters getting a second chance at true
love, and re-learning each other. The humor, and complex
history the main characters have with each other, keep this
story from getting too dark.
Because Clay and Natalie were both manipulated years ago by
her father, they both have a different recollection of how
and why they split up, with each feeling like the wronged
party. Aging superstar Chap Weston is now an ailing man
whose memory comes and goes, but the damage he did to his
daughter's love life is profound. At the opening of DIRTY
SCOUNDREL, Natalie is in a tough spot financially and
emotionally. She's in the perfect position to either be
rescued or be taken advantage, by her old love Clay Price. A
major source of conflict in their new relationship is caused
by miscommunication. Although it doesn't take long for
these two twenty-somethings virgins to figure out how to
communicate sexually, their inexperience when it comes to
emotional intimacy in a romantic relationship becomes
glaringly apparent and almost sinks them.
DIRTY SCOUNDREL is a fun confection with a mix of naughty
and nice. Natalie's quirky friend Lexi and Clay's brother
Knox provide emotional support to this hero and heroine as
they try to understand themselves and each other. Jessica
Clare always does a great job writing about female
friendships and this book is no exception. The texts between
Natalie and Lexi are a hoot and provide much needed comic
relief when the romance gets super intense. I look forward
to seeing what's in store for Clay's brothers in the next
Roughneck
Billionaires book by Jessica Clare.
Clay Price has everything he’s ever wanted, except the one
thing money can’t buy—Natalie Weston. Years ago, Clay and
Natalie were in love…until she turned down his marriage
proposal. Now Clay and his brothers are oil-rich
billionaires, and they can have whatever they want. And
what Clay wants is Natalie in his bed, no matter what it
takes. If it means being ruthless, he’ll do it.
Natalie gave up on true love years ago when the realities
of the world destroyed her fairy-tale hopes. Giving up
Clay is her biggest regret in life, and she’s excited to
see him return…until she finds out why. Clay’s got one
hell of a proposal for her: he’ll save her father’s
business and bail Natalie out of debt if she’ll agree to
become his very personal assistant. It’s clear that he
wants more from her than just typing.
It’s also clear that Natalie has no choice. This
scoundrel’s bet could destroy any hope they had of
reconciliation—or it could bring them together once and
for all…
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