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Rating: really liked it
Célian Laurent is PURE ALPHA-HOLE PERFECTION!
He’s cunning, ruthless, sexy as hell, and has one of the dirtiest mouths EVER! He’s the perfect new BBF for me.
This couple is one of my absolute favorites. He's SO OTT and she's so real. Watching them fall for one another amidst all the drama was the best thing ever. Oh, and did I mention they're beyond HOT?
Dirty Headlines is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 and I enjoyed being consumed!
This book was exactly what I needed. A sexy office romance with strong main characters, entertaining secondary characters, and a storyline that will keep you flipping the pages as though your life depends on it.
Oh, and the romance is Shen’s hottest! The sex scenes were off the charts HOTTTTT!! And don’t even get me started on Our alpha’s dirty mouth....
I legit did not want this book to end.
Rating: really liked it
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DIRTY HEADLINES is unlike anything LJ Shen has written before. Does it have her signature Alpha assholes, her unique heroines, and insane chemistry? YES! Absolutely. But it is tad lighter and more comedic at times. I found that I enjoyed this side of Shen’s writing just as much as her angst driven books.
Celian is everything fans have come to expect from her heroes. This man is on Vicious level when it comes to his cold heart, but he is also a man of integrity and brutal truth, even if it cuts a person to the core, making him a bit more honorable than he originally appears. The one thing Celian wins is the dirty mouth award. The man made me blush, and there are no limits to the things he says and does to satiate himself and Jude! I swear I combusted reading these scenes. He is at times crude with his comments and humor but it fits with the man she has created. What LJ shen has mastered, though, is turning this cold hearted hero into someone readers care about. They see the softening toward the heroine, they learn about his past, and they see the man he can be, making readers putty in another Shen hero’s hands.
Jude is going to be my new Favorite Shen heroine. Like Celian, I am enamored with her fierce loyalty and dedication. I’m impressed with her backbone, and her ability to stand up to Celian when he is at his worst. I’m in awe of her ability to shoulder her weight of the world, and standing back up when she crumples a bit. Like most of her heroines, she is incredibly unique as well, marching to the beat of her own dream, expressing herself no matter how it looks to others. She is the perfect person to bring Celian to his knees, and boy, does she ever.
Enemies to lovers and lust to love perfectly encapsulate everything that is Dirty Headlines. LJ Shen starts this story off with a bang, getting to the smutty goodness, and then throws us right into the hate/lust part of be story creating tension so thick it is like sitting in the eye of the storm. The move to love is slow, but it doesn’t feel slow. We see the lust and the power struggle as we transition, but the move into love is done at their own pace and is wholly fitting for Celian and Jude. The conflict is not one that will shock readers, but revelations that occur as a result are shocking and fell into place with the resolution of the story. By the end of the story with the epilogue, I had the biggest cheesy grin on my face.
Dirty, sexy, with a Laurent-esque side of sweet, Dirty Headlines is another must read, enrapturing readers with a chemistry so palpable and romance so dirty and surprisingly romantic, readers won’t be able to put it down.
ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
Rating: really liked it
5 STARS
Part of me wanted to screw her, the other to spank her. Those two didn’t necessarily contradict one another.
An über alphahole, a chuck loving, sharp-witted heroine, laugh out loud humor, and a romance hot enough to set every ovary within a 100 mile radius aflame all blend together into another page-turner from the awesome LJ Shen! It was sinfully delicious with some of the HOTTEST sex scenes and one dirty talking mega asshole. *swoon*
Did I mention the alphahole part? Because I swear, no one writes a hot alphahole quite like LJ Shen.
How had this guy not been assassinated yet? He was a walking, talking personal offense.
Dirty Headlines was a refreshingly different tone than what we're used to from this author. Yes, it had all of the sexy and yes it had that sizzling enemies to lovers vibe that she's oh so good at. But it was a lighter and more fun book than her usual, and I loved it for that! There was no crazy angst, but it was still ridiculously addicting. So much so, that I never even missed the angst I've come to love from her. What it did have was perfectly timed and quirky humor that I couldn't get enough of. I simply adored the voice she used to write this one, and gobbled it up like the Shen Addict that I am!
Judith “Jude” Humphry is a down on her luck, poor girl struggling to make ends meet for herself and her beloved ailing brother. She's also a chuck loving sasshole and I loved her for it. This is a chick that speaks her mind and isn't afraid to give as good as she gets. And when it comes to Célian Laurent, there's a lot of taking. Uhem.
Célian is the ridiculously rich, too sexy for his own good heir to a media empire. He's also Jude's new boss. But before that, he was Jude's one night stand and the man she left sleeping in a hotel room while making off with his wallet. Desperate times and even more desperate measures make a girl do some things she never thought she would. Sparks fly immediately between these two, but when they run back into each other in the newsroom? Hells fire but I was addicted! The antagonism is strong here, people. And the back and forth sharp witted banter with a HEAVY undercurrent of sexual tension? INCENDIARY!!!
Dirty Headlines is one of those books that will set your loins on fire while also putting a smile on your face. It's fun, sexy, full of witty banter, and a page turner from beginning to finish. In a word? LOVED!!!!!
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Rating: really liked it
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Célian Laurent.
Manhattan royalty.
Notorious playboy.
Heir to a media empire.
…And my new boss.
I could have impressed him, if not for last month’s unforgettable one-night stand.
I left it with more than orgasms and a pleasant memory—namely, his wallet.
Now he’s staring me down like I’m the dirt under his Italian loafers, and I’m supposed to take it.
But the thing about being Judith “Jude” Humphry is I have nothing to lose.
Brooklyn girl.
Infamously quirky.
Heir to a stack of medical bills and a tattered couch.
When he looks at me from across the room, I see the glint in his eyes, and that makes us rivals.
He knows it.
So do I.
Every day in the newsroom is a battle.
Every night in his bed, war.
But it’s my heart at stake, and I fear I’ll be raising the white flag.
Rating: really liked it
English/spanish versionOne of my favorite stories of 2018!! Ms. Shen outdid herself again!
What do you do with your life when you finish one of the best stories of this year? Gahhh!!!! Two nights practically without sleep, but it was worth it. Dirty Headlines is an epic story, it has the characteristic style of the author that hooks you from the first page, but, nevertheless, it is different from everything she has written so far, a little lighter and with a touch of comedy that made me laugh out loud.
A story sexy, hot, full of passion, intense, amazing, that consumed me and obsessed me and left me absolutely in love, and with an epic book hangover.
Celian and Jude are my new favorite couple of L.J. Shen, with an electrifying chemistry, heat and attraction between them almost tangible through the pages, and their sex scenes are the HOTTEST I've read, off charts!!!! These characters *sighs* owned my soul and heart!! Believe me you will love their exchanges, the banter and the spark that lights up every time they confront each other in the office, and the hot sex scenes in bed.
Celian is the typical Alpha of L.J.'s stories, intelligent, sarcastic, bordering on the cruel and crude. He gets to reach Vicious with his heart of stone, and ruthless style, eating your heart and spitting it out, also dethroned Dean with his dirty mouth, I swear it made me blush a thousand times, and I almost combustion in several scenes, but it's also a character that under his hard exterior seeks to be loved. AHHH and when he opens and changes, is EVERYTHING,
Celian melted not only my panties but also my heart, he's the perfect new book boyfriend for me.Jude, like most of the heroines of the author is unique, not only beautiful but loyal, kind, dedicated, strong, witty, sassy, fiercely defends what she believes and does, her passion and love for her work is incomparable, and her chucks !!! She is also the only one who stand up Celian. I love her too much.
The story develops at a steady pace, and little by little lust and power give way to love; secrets, revelations and twists in history left me in shock and had me on the edge of the seat. In addition, as the plot unfolds we see a change of the protagonist, his hard outer and cold heart is thawed, and we can see his hidden heart. I loved seeing the progress in their relationship and the profound transformation of the characters.
Without a doubt, L.J. Shen is one of my favorite authors, her skill and talent is limitless, she envelops readers with her magic, and makes them feel part of her stories, and in this case it was no exception, the banter and sarcasm among the main characters leave you wanting more and the story never ends.
A funny story, passionate, unique, with a chemistry so palpable and a unique, dirty romance that will make you laugh, sigh and smile, without a doubt it is a
MUST read that readers will not be able to put it down.
Versión en españolUna de mis historias favoritas del 2018. La señora Shen se superó a sí misma de nuevo.
Que haces con tu vida cuando terminas una de las mejores historias de este año? Gahhh Dos noches prácticamente sin dormir pero valió la pena. Dirty Headlines es una historia épica, tiene el estilo característico de la autora que te engancha desde la primera página, pero, sin embargo, es diferente a todo lo que ha escrito hasta el momento, un poco más ligero y con un toque de comedia que me hizo reír a carcajadas.
Una historia , sexy, caliente, llena de pasión, intensa, increíble, que me consumió y obsesionó y me dejó absolutamente enamorada. Y con una resaca literaria sin precedentes. Esos personajes, *suspira* se adueñaron de mi alma y corazón.
Celian y Jude son mi nueva pareja favorita L.J. Shen, con una química electrificante, el calor y la atracción entre ellos casi tangibles a través de las páginas, y sus escenas de sexo son las más calientes que he leído, fuego puro. Créanme van a amar sus intercambios, la chispa que se enciende cada vez que se enfrentan en la oficina, y las escenas de sexo calientes en la cama.
Celian es el típico Alpha de las historias de Leigh, inteligente, sarcástico, rayando en lo cruel y crudo. Llega a alcanzar a Vicious con su corazón de piedra, y estilo despiadado, come tu corazón y lo escupe, además destronó a Dean con su boca sucia, juro que me hizo sonrojar mil veces, y casi hago combustión en varias escenas , pero también es un personaje que bajo su duro exterior busca ser amado. AHHH y cuando se abre y cambia, derritió no solo mi ropa interior sino también mi corazón, es el perfecto nuevo novio literario para mí.
Jude, como la mayoría de las heroínas de la autora es única, no solo bella sino leal, amable y entregada, defiende fieramente lo que cree y hace, su pasión y amor por su trabajo es incomparable, y sus chucks!!! además es la única que se enfrenta a Celian y no se deja pisotear.
La historia se desarrolla a un ritmo estable, y poco a poco la lujuria y el poder dan paso al amor, los secretos, las revelaciones y giros en la historia me dejaron en shock y me tuvieron al borde del asiento. Además, conforme la trama se desarrolla vemos un cambio del protagonista, su duro exterior y frío corazón se descongela, y logramos ver su corazón escondido. Amé ver el progreso en su relación y la profunda transformación de los personajes.
Sin duda alguna L.J. Shen es una de mis autoras favoritas, su habilidad y talento no tiene límites, envuelve los lectores con su magia, y los hace sentir parte de sus historias, y en este caso no fue la excepción, el sarcasmo y la atracción entre los personajes principales te dejan deseando más y que la historia nunca termine.
Una historia divertida, apasionada, única, con una química tan palpable y un romance único, sucio que te hará reír, suspirar y sonreír, con dos personajes solitarios y dañados que encuentran el amor en el otro, sin duda alguna es una lectura obligatoria que los lectores no serán capaz de poner abajo.
Rating: really liked it
Ok, ok. Please excuse me for a few minutes whilst I try wrap my head around all the beating’s my heart just took with the amount of feels this book just unleashed upon me, Jesus!
Wow...
Ok, so here we go..
Ever since I heard Dirty Headlines was becoming a thing I knew I HAD to read it no matter what. As the days got closer and more teasers came and went my need for this book grew stronger and stronger until I could barely take it anymore and then finally, FINALLY the day came, the day when Dirty Headlines was delivered to my kindle and I cried happy tears and let me tell you now I was not prepared for this book. NOT. PREPARED. AT. ALL.
You know that moment, that feeling you get when a book sweeps in and takes over everything? When you forget everything and everyone around you and all that matters is the characters in a book? Well that’s exactly how I felt with Dirty Headlines. I was sucked in from the get go and all I wanted was to live through the eyes of these two incredible characters and that’s what LJ Shen made happen. When a writer can make you see a book through their characters eyes and feel every single thing they do that’s when you know said writer is major fucking talented.
Celian is the kind of asshole you just can’t help but love. He’s an asshole to everyone and you end up wanting to punch him in the face al the time but behind the suit and money is a man with feelings, feelings he doesn’t even realise he has. I love that he’s so sure of himself, I love that he goes after what he wants and I definitely love when it comes to sexy time because damn, that man knows his way around a woman’s body *sighs*
Jude, oh Jesus this woman. She’s the kind of woman any man should want at his side. She isn’t afraid to speak her mind, she’s smart, funny, loving and extremely talented. She’s one kickass heroine and I think she might actually be my favourite women LJ has blessed us with.
Put these two together and by god you better move out of the way because it’s damn well explosive. The chemistry between the two is off the charts hot. His dirty mouth is everything but not only is it hot it’s funny. Their banter is adorable, I love their terms of endearment for each other, definitely not your typical names that’s for sure hah.
LJ Shen has blown me away with this beauty. I went in with high expectations because I know how incredible LJ’s books are and boy all my expectations were smashed to smithereens. This beauty soared above all expectations and gave me more than I ever could imagine and I’m so hopelessly in love with this book and the characters.
He’s an alpha asshole and she’s a take no nonsense heroine and together they have a fun and extremely sexy story that’ll grip you so hard you won’t see it coming.
Whatever expectations you have for Dirty Headlines leave them at the door because you’re about to have your world shaken by Celian and Jude.
Best. Book. Of. 2018. By. Far.
Rating: really liked it
First of all, Leigh should trademark/copyright/patent #AssholeAlpha cause she seems to have exclusivity in creating them. She single handedly changed the Bad Boy genre. Dishing out one hard hitting Vicious, Scandalous men after the other, they create Ruckus in Midnight, they're the Bane of my stupid heart, but I would create Headlines in the Dirty Sheets with anyone of them any given day ......and TWICE on Sunday 😂. The writing is superlative and sharp, very cutting edge language is used and banter is beyond witty, crossing into waggishness. Rogue smirks, blighting crisp dialogues, excruciating emotions, eroding guilt all embellish this story.
"when you make a confession, you go to a priest. You don't have a direct line to God.
I'm not a king, I'm a goddam God in this place!" 
You read a lot of books which showcase "Faux alphas" which change characteristics and moods with every turn of the page. The consistency and continuity of Assholery never changes in a Shen book. The men have a bite, they are hungry, ruthless, unapologetic and curiously suffering from Persecution complex, so they go on an all out offensive.
"how had this guy not been assassinated yet? He was a walking, talking personal offense" Driven with "Beat them Before they can" ideology.
Célian Laurent is a man with chips, no...boulders on his shoulder. He's angry at himself, his parents, the world. All he has in his quiver are venom dipped words that pierce, demean, demote people around him. They shake in their shoes in front of him, but they can't deny his animalistic magnetism, his compelling sexuality. He is on a mission to be the biggest, baddest, meanest network and he won't let trivial things like marriage, love, heart, relationships stand in the way.
" The future of LBC looked Royally vindictive, regally pissed, and majestically explosive." 
That's why Judith Penelope Humphry is knocked flat on her ass at the sight of him. They have a wildly satisfying night, Jude is about to lose her heart like Célian loses his wallet. She's generous to a fault. Full of self-doubt, yet giving and generous. What an odd couple they make. Their chemistry is so hot and energetic, it could power up entire Manhattan! They're so similar, it's uncanny !!
"She thought she could never love.
I thought I didn't deserve love" 
I so wanna tell you the ENTIRE Story because it was so fulfilling, so engrossing, I just couldn't keep it down. At times the emotions became too thick and I had to step away occasionally, but the hook of Célian was deep in and I couldn't shake it off !! He's so hot, panties aren't required cause they'll incinerate 🔥 so skip them and just get hot and horny reading the book.
"He was a level of gorgeous most people will not program to process. I am talkin Chris Pine perfect, Chris Hemsworth Mammoth and Chris Pratt charming. He was a Triple-C threat and I was S.C.R.E.W.E.D" Phoenix Townley appears briefly but he effing STOLE MY HEART. He appears like the inner voice for Célian (much to his chagrin), a soul mirror.
"Just look at the state of your family. You hardly know what you're doing" Ava, Kate, Rob, Brianna,James,Iris are all support cast and they boost and bolster the story. The END, MOFO END, just Stole my heart. I loved that he remains a true caustic, sarcastic self till the last where he doesn't "ask, he orders" !!
His declaration of love is............ unique lol!
" I don't hate you Judith, and that's more than I can say for the rest of the world right now" okaaaaay!
The book ends on a high note with Mr Timberlake bringing the sexy back and eating the perfect macaron in Paris with pink chuck Wallet-thief, Smiths fan Jude being molested in an the elevator( what is with people and their fascination with elevators!!) by one-night-stander, cold hearted Bastard kissing her senseless
A standing ovation for Leigh for making Juicy, sexy, dirty headlines between the sheets and setting the book pages on fire🔥
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Rating: really liked it
Two years ago, on a flight from Mumbai to the UAE, I sat next to this mesmerisingly gorgeous bloke.
Tall, chiselled, and just yummy. But, by gosh, he was an arse; yet despite all that, the flight attendants were content to dwell within his orbit. The further we travelled, the less civilised he became, and still the crew dug their heels, hoping for what I’ll never know. 3 hrs and change later, I was liberated from his presence and it literally felt like the sun shined brighter.
In any event, this book evokes similar sentiments: part amusement, and part I want to gouge out your eyes while your testes are being hand-tied.
Celian (the H) weirdly resembles that guy, and Jude, our h, is a thief who compounds her thieving by having zero remorse.
I. Hated. It.
ps: And about those Chucks? Who are you: Rachel Maddow? 🙄
Rating: really liked it
Gah!! What can I say about an L.J. Shen novel that I haven't already said before? Dirty Headlines was filled with the passion and intensity we have come to expect from this author, but filled to the brim with an extra dose of rapid-fire banter as the cherry on top. Celian and Jude were absolutely amazing and one of my favorite couples she has written. I was consumed, addicted and never wanted it to end. I savored every word.
Dirty Headlines was pure L.J. magic. It was a less angsty ride than Bane and Midnight Blue but no less exhilarating. I love that this story takes place in a fast-paced one hundred mile an hour newsroom where the breaking of an explosive story fanned the flames of Celian and Jude's already electrifying chemistry. You could feel the heat between them come off the pages. Like all L.J. Shen characters there is something more beneath the surface to Jude and Celian that will not only break you but will compel you to keep reading. Celian was the PERFECT example. He was a hardened and bitter playboy whose gorgeous exterior, sarcastic wit and intelligence hid his true heart's desire of wanting to be loved and accepted. Likewise, Shen highlights the fact that Jude's unassuming beauty, loyalty, drive and kindness were the things he needed in order to see that he deserved more than the life he was living.
Real Talk, L.J. Shen is my favorite author in the world and she seriously knocks it out of the park every time. Celian and Jude were everything. Heads up world: They were enemies to lovers #goals. Their passion was fiery and their chemistry electrifying, and were only rivaled by the sheer magnificence that is Ms. Shen's heated banter and sarcasm game. She makes us feel like we are in the room with her characters watching the spiked barbs volley back and forth. I absolutely loved them so much as the novel not only showed the progression of their relationship, but each character's tremendous character depth and transformation. This story was heartbreaking, passionate, funny and ultimately uplifting as we see a man who would burn down the world for his love and a woman who in turn would be the home he always needed. They were two damaged and lonely people who found their love and reason within each other.
All in all this was another six star book to add to this author's already impressive lineup. Her ability to change up her writing style but never diminish the top notch quality of her writing once again is the irrefutable proof that she is a standout amongst the crowd. She is one in a million and Dirty Headlines is proof of that. Bravo! 6 stars! ~Ratula
Rating: really liked it
I LOVED HIM!!!!!
If you know me you know I love jerks, assholes and guys that say what they mean. I have a weakness for them - calling them my kryptonite would be an understatement. LJ SHEN is the one author that ALWAYS delivers.
VICIOUS, BANE and now CÉLIAN are my top contenders. They just have the something extra that is missing from many other heroes out there.
But I must admit Célian is my fave.
Whereas Vicious and Bane were OTT and skirted the edge of OMG - Célian did all of that with an elegance and aplomb that I could not help but fall in love with.
Célian had all the traits I love in a fictional hero.
He was possessive and had no trouble voicing it or occasionally putting his foot down so everyone knew what's what. He spoke his mind and gave a damn about anyone else. I was turned on by his mind which was sharp as a knife. And his dirty talk was OMG and panty melting HOT. But he was never really too OTT. He reminded me of Harvey Specter - and I love that guy. It's such a turn-on when a guy is not afraid of consequences because he is holding all the cards and everyone asks how high when he asks them to jump. And Célian knew he had all the power and he knew how to wield it. But he never used it just for fun, or to be cruel, he used it to make the world a better place, and he worked his ass off to accomplish that.
Judith was AMAZING in her own right.
She was the ONLY person that went nose to nose with him. The only one that wasn't afraid to voice her opinion. And the only one that told him no or to FUCK OFF when he got on her nerves or showed his asshole side one time too often. She stood up to him countless times, not only for herself but also for her colleagues. That girl had grit, passion and so much love. And she had the means to heal Célian's wounded heart with her joy for life, funny and charming attitude and loving personality.
There were two traits that made me love her more than any other of LJ's heroines. Her addiction to Chucks and her habit of speaking to a higher power - that hilariously talked back to her. You'll see what I mean - but these interaction made me laugh out loud and made her so damn endearing!!
But together, Célian and Judith blew my mind!!!
At work they were equal, neither gave an inch, and both fought for keeping their liaison on the down low, but in the bedroom - WOOHOO - those two burned the pages with heir sexy time!! SIZZLING - that's all I can say. And I love how they kept that part private and stayed as professional as possible when at work. I loved their chemistry, their connection but especially the level of understanding between them. They figured each other out pretty quickly - and that closeness was palpable throughout the novel.
With each novel that LJ SHEN writes, her writing and especially her dialogues and comebacks are getting more sophisticated. There is just something about her writing that speaks to me. Crisp, clean lines, and a plot that was immaculately executed. Her characters are fleshed out, multilayered and incredibly fascinating. She is one of the BEST indie authors out there and a MUST READ author that should be on anyones reading list!!!!
BRAVO!!!
Rating: really liked it
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➽ KITTY KATS CRAZY ABOUT BOOKS DIRTY HEADLINES: is a full length romance novel by L.J. Shen. Spoken in Dual Perspectives. In this we meet Célian Laurent & Jude” Humphry.
Chuck wearing Twenty three year old Jude, is having a shittastic day that tops all shitty days, broke, newly single, and jobless, and a father whose sick, whilst sinking her sorrows at a bar she meets a dirty talking French guy, who looked like a god among men, he says all the right things, one thing leads to another and she’s having more than one orgasm in a private swanky hotel suite at the Laurent Towers Hotel he invites her to.
Normally not one to have one night stands, she's also not one to steal either, but seeing his expensive clothes, the bulge of his wallet the temptation became too much..Knowing he was leaving New York in the morning eased her guilty conscience somewhat believing that she would never set eyes on him again.
But the first day at her newly appointed job sees her locking eyes with the dirty taking, hot French tourist who was had been her one night stand.
My dirty one night stand was my boss. My lying. American boss. 
I couldn't forget how it felt when he touched me.
When his mouth was on mine.
When his hands pinned me to the wall.
When he made me forget about my sick father, paying bills, and unemployment. In the newsroom they were at each others throats, fighting, clashing, flirting with hooded lustful eyes, but in private, away from prying eyes, their main battle was trying not to rip each others clothes off.
This book right here was one of my most highly anticipated books since it was first announced that L.J.Shen was going to bring us new characters to love, and f#ck I kid you not, these characters put all previous characters to shame, I FLOVED these two, the banter, the too and fro, the one liners, the sexy times, the dirty talk ticked all those giddy hoe tingles in all the right places, this was a slow burn but quick to take root once these two were under the same roof.
Rating: really liked it
Ladies and gents Leigh Shen is a BEAST of epic proportions! She gets it right every. Single. Time!!
Dirty Headlines literally has it all. A dirty mouthed, brutally deliciously, possessive, alpha with a heart of gold and a strong, take no crap, sassy, smart mouthed heroine with the soul of an angel.
I couldn't devour this story fast enough!
Célian Laurent is ALL the things......heir to a media empire.....brillant.....the king of his domain, GORGEOUS. He's also the guy Jude had a one night stand with last month. Which would be fine, I mean people have one night stands all the time but not with someone you just found out is your freaking BOSS.....Oh and she might have stolen over 1,000 dollars from his wallet annnnnnd also stolen his ACTUAL wallet after said one night stand. What could go wrong?
"The man who was as beautiful as a painting, as ruthless as art, as hard as marble."
But I don't want you to judge Jude (Judith) to harshly, she's good people. The best actually but she's having a rough go at life right now. Lots of heartache, pain and misery. No matter how many withering looks Célian shoots her way she's determined to earn her spot, keep her spot and be the best damn worker her newsroom has ever seen!
"You shouldn't have exchanged numbers with another man. I've been dutifully faithful to you from the moment my tongue touched your crack." ( Swoon.....he's such a romantic)
Although there's still some tough moments, some angst, intensity and twist ( holy crap I didn't see a few of those things coming) and I mean, it wouldn't be the LJ Shen we know and love if it wasn't, but Dirty Headlines also had me cracking up in tears. It's full of so much humor and is definitely on the lighter side which I loved!
You should definitely prepare yourself for the sexy times......I mean HOLY CRAP! Soooooo hot! Célian and Jude are definitely FIRE together!!! I mean when he put his fingers...... and then she reciprocated by bending over and........well, you'll see!!!
I can't believe I'm saying this but Célian has surpassed some of my other Shen lovers!!! AHHHHHH! Where will he stack up on your list of LJ men?
"The word "music" comes from the Muses, goddess of the arts in Greek mythology. I never said it before, because I thought it was tacky, but you're my goddess." ---Célian
Rating: really liked it
Dirty Headlines by L. J. Shen was at the top of my most anticipated reads list for 2018. The struggle was real waiting for this book, y'all! I clung to every tease the author decided to give us. In the morning when I logged onto Facebook, one of my first stops was always to visit her reader's group to see if she gave up any new little bit of information that day. I freaked out over every excerpt and graphic until I felt like I would burst if I didn't get to read the book soon. When it finally landed on my Kindle, I literally squealed in excitement!
With all of that anticipation, did the book live up to my expectations? Yes! It did. Leigh has never disappointed me in the past, and she certainly didn't this time either. I adored Jude and Celian together. Their chemistry was off the charts from the moment they met. The sex was hot. Their banter was everything ! I loved it all!
Celian is a rich, ambitious asshole that has worked his ass off despite the fact that his family owns the company he works for. He's not one to rest on his laurels. No one loves that company more than Celian, and no one works more to make it the best it can be.
Celian's work ethic is what I appreciated most about his character. He could have sat back and floated along in life. Money, his family's connections, and his good looks could have carried him far, but he wanted to earn every single thing he had. In my eyes, he did that and more.
Jude brought out his vulnerable side in a way that surprised and delighted me. He poured his heart out to her, and she never took that for granted. I like that he found in her and her father what he had been missing his whole life from his own family. It made me happy to see Celian's heart grow like the Grinch's after Jude came into his life.
Jude. Where do I start with her? She's ballsy, caring, selfless, sarcastic, talented, quirky, and brave. Her dedication to her work is top notch, and she never backs down to anyone. In other words, she's Celian's perfect match. From the way she mouthed off to Celian when he scared the shit out of everyone else to her colorful collection of chucks, the woman had me from hello.
I liked that Jude and Celian's relationship felt relatable when you ripped out the him being crazy rich part. They may have felt more real to me than any of the other relationships Leigh has written thus far. Don't get me wrong, Vicious and Millie are still my favorite couple, but Celian and Jude felt more relatable in a lot of ways.
Maybe I can relate to Jude more, because my father had cancer, and I took care of him. Maybe it's because I know about the financial hardship it causes. I remember that helplessness you feel when you have to just sit by and watch the man that taught you everything you know and made you who are slowly die before your eyes....wishing there was something you could do to save him but knowing you can't.
I've been in a relationship with a man that has a piece of shit for a father and a mother that didn't really make up for it. I know what that can do to someone. I understood why Celian was the way he was, and I've watched someone like him find family with mine the same way Celian did with Jude's father.
I've noticed a lot people say this book felt lighter than her other novels, but I didn't feel that way at all. If anything I thought it brought pieces of me into it. The difference is in this book Celian's money fixed a lot. Jude's love was enough to heal Celian's wounds, and there was a twist to his story that made things with his father more bearable. It's not always like that in real life, but it's nice to see someone in a similar situation have a happy ending even it's in the pages of a book.
I don't mean to make you think this book was depressing, because it's not. That's just what I brought into it. Lol There is plenty of fun, flirty banter, lots of steam, and healthy dose of humor thrown in for good measure. The friendships in this story were a nice addition, and I enjoyed the melding of Jude and Celian's life and loved ones in the end.
If you are on the fence about reading this one, hop on over. It's well written, entertaining, and of course, it contains one of Leigh's amazing alphahole heroes. What more could you want?
I recommend Dirty Headlines to any fan of contemporary romance.
Rating: really liked it
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5 stars
Whatever I say isn't enough to express how much I loved this book.I was hooked from page one and I enjoy every minute of it!I just found my new book boyfriend, ladies get ready to meet the sexy and cocky Celian.
Not only Celian stole my heart but also Jude who is amazing heroine.I believe she is one of the best heroines I've ever read.I want her to be my best friend.She is strong and sassy.The relationship between them was like an explosion, they were intense,passionate and hot.
The story develops at a steady pace and the writing is beautiful.If you are looking for an intense and sexy story and you are looking for your next favorite couple who will keep you on edge and make you craving for more this book is for you!!
Rating: really liked it
Dirty Headlines! YES, please! The dirtier, the better 😉Jude:
“I don’t normally do this,” I said when the doors to the elevator slid open and we stepped inside.Célian:
“Don’t try to convince me you’re a good girl,” he hissed, his breath—mint and fresh coffee beans—skating along my throat. “I don’t give a f@ck.”Jude only had one nightstand in her life. Heartbroken after her boyfriend's betrayal, unable to cover her father's medical costs, jobless, hungry, sad somehow she will not be able to resist Célian at the bar where she tries to forget reality. And not only this, she will also steal his money.
Arrogant and pushy Célian normally gets what he wants and that night he wants only one thing from Jude.
Jude wakes up and disappears before the night ends. And that's the end of their first night.
A few days later, Jude will discover that her new boss is Célian who does not feel that one night between them is enough. He does not care about work ethics or about the fact that he is engaged. He will pursue Jude and he will have her in every available opportunity. Not that Jude will resist much to be honest.
But soon we will realise that
1. The engagement is a business deal and deep down a fiasco.
2. Célian never had love from his family, only hatred and indifference. So he does not know anything about caring and deep emotions.
The two lovers will share their tragic stories. His sister's tragic loss. Her boyfriend's betrayal.
And all these while Célian tries to help Jude without offending her and Jude tries to become a good reporter and prove that she is not just her boss' dirty secret.
The media empire that Célian’s family has built is about to crash down by known and unknown enemies and both Célian and Jude have not many choices.
This is another amazing book by LJ Shen which includes another adorable a$$hole. Célian matures in this book after finding his catalyst i.e. sweet but determined Jude. These two will live the most passionate, life changing love. They will fight deceptions, lies, the whole world in order to be together.
I don't consider this book an enemy-to-lovers story. I think it is a slow burn love story, that has started from uncontrollable lust from first sight.
Maybe I could break the cycle of hate.
Maybe I wouldn’t have any more misunderstandings that resulted in the unnecessary deaths of people I loved and cared about.
Maybe I could live. With Judith by my side.
With good music and bad exes.
And with so much sex, she couldn’t fucking see straight.
Making headlines dirty between the sheets.
