Dirty Exes

Loaded with humor and questionable loyalty, this witty romance introduces bitter private investigator Blaire and womanizing entrepreneur Colin as they use their combination of skills and connections to uncover the motives of a notorious cheater: Jessie, an ex-NFL player who’s Blaire’s ex-boyfriend and Colin’s best friend. Blaire is hired by Vanessa, Jessie’s soon-to-be-ex-wife. She enlists Colin’s help, and before long, their business gets a big dose of pleasure. To make things messier, Jessie wants Blaire back as soon as his divorce is final, and she still finds him very attractive—so does Blaire’s business partner and best friend, Isla. It also becomes clear that Vanessa enjoys the money and fame that come with being married to Jessie and wants to blackmail him into staying with her. Blaire learns a lot about herself as she fights to let go of old anger, while Colin discovers an interest in monogamy with the one woman who’s off limits. Van Dyken has crafted a clever cozy romance that will garner many new fans. (June)