Disorderly Conduct (Academy Series #1)

by Tessa Bailey

Overview

Tessa Bailey, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Happened One Summer and Hook, Line, and Sinker, brings her signature humor and spice to this new adult rom-com trilogy...

You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone…

Police academy cadet Charlie Burns can’t believe his luck when the gorgeous blonde he meets in a bar murmurs those magic words: “Nothing serious, ’kay?” Mind-blowing, no-strings sex with Ever Carmichael—it’s the holy grail of hookups for a guy who’s too busy following in his family’s footsteps to think about getting serious. Charlie’s all about casual…that is, until Ever calls it quits and his world tilts on its axis.

Ever knows that when you control the relationship game, you can’t get played. But for the first time, she wants more than short-term satisfaction. Step one: end her fling with commitment-phobic Charlie. Step two: sacrifice herself to the ruthless NYC dating scene. Yet everywhere she turns, there’s Charlie, being his ridiculously charming self. No online match or blind date compares to the criminally hot cop-in-training, but they’re over. Aren’t they?

If love is a four-letter-word, why does the idea of Ever seeing someone else tie Charlie up in knots? Now he’s desperate to win her back…and a little date sabotage never hurt anyone, right?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062467096
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	08/29/2017
Series:	Tessa Bailey's Academy Series , #1
Sold by:	HARPERCOLLINS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	384
Sales rank:	54,150
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

#1 New York Times Bestselling author Tessa Bailey can solve all problems except for her own, so she focuses those efforts on stubborn, fictional blue collar men and loyal, lovable heroines. She lives on Long Island avoiding the sun and social interactions, then wonders why no one has called. Dubbed the “Michelangelo of dirty talk,” by Entertainment Weekly, Tessa writes with spice, spirit, swoon and a guaranteed happily ever after. Catch her on TikTok at @authortessabailey or check out tessabailey.com for a complete list of books.

Editorial Reviews

Tessa Bailey’s newest romance contemporary hits all the right spots as she create the perfect blend of humor and erotic overtones... heartfelt declarations clash brilliantly with the sharp wit and flagrant dirty talk...

Heroes &Heartbreakers

08/14/2017
A no-strings-attached physical arrangement takes a turn for the messy and coercive when police academy cadet Charlie Burns and caterer Ever Carmichael begin navigating a complex relationship. He’s all but married to his work, and she lives by a “30 days and it’s over” relationship credo passed down by her mother. When they break up at the end of the allotted month, Charlie realizes he wants more from Ever. His strategy: act as her friend, sabotage any other dates she goes on, and catfish her online in another persona, all to win her affections for good. Meanwhile, Ever, now searching for true love, remains susceptible to Charlie’s physical charms; they wind up in bed frequently, despite being “just friends.” The end goal is a traditional romantic happily-ever-after, but this particular story seems more like a cautionary tale of an obsessive stalker with rage issues (such as assaulting a fellow cadet) and a brainwashed victim who’s far too willing to forgive his excesses and trespasses. Bailey (Too Hard to Forget) packs this story with copious scenes of steamy sex, powerful chemistry between the leads, and enjoyable supporting characters, but they don’t mitigate the abusive aspects. Agent: Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary. (Sept.)

Publishers Weekly

Tessa Bailey’s alpha heroes will make you combust!” — Laura Kaye, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author

“Hot alpha heroes and the heroines that bring them to their knees...Tessa Bailey’s books are pure perfection.” — Elle Kennedy, New York Times Bestselling Author

“Tessa Bailey’s books completely, utterly, totally wreck me.” — Sophie Jordan, New York Times bestselling author

“Charlie is a charming alpha hero and Ever is certainly a woman who knows what she wants... watching them both off kilter at different points in the book was lovely... If these tropes tick your boxes, then one-click away. I think you’ll be delighted.” — All About Romance

“Bailey’s humor, realism, and great writing make this a fun, compelling read… Blazing hot sex scenes heighten the tension of this emotional exploration of passion and love, tempered by moments of winsome romance and slapstick comedy.” — Kirkus Reviews

“a sharply funny (and relentlessly steamy) story... Bailey offers up a number of fresh, sexy interludes that never feel rote or by-the-numbers, while also building a foundation of real emotion... a satisfying and deeply earned HEA, one that will no doubt leave fans clamoring for more...”
— RT Book Reviews (top pick)

“Tessa Bailey’s newest romance contemporary hits all the right spots as she create the perfect blend of humor and erotic overtones... heartfelt declarations clash brilliantly with the sharp wit and flagrant dirty talk...” — Heroes & Heartbreakers

“Tessa Bailey is just too much fun and writes the hottest heroes. Disorderly Conduct is the start of a new series (thank goodness there will be more!), and I’m a little in love with Charlie.” — Happy Ever After blog, USA Today

“Let’s crown Tessa Bailey Queen of romantic raunch. Tessa Bailey does not shy away from raunchy, funny romance, and she knocks it out of the park with Disorderly Conduct... Charlie and Ever are one of the funniest hero/heroine pairs I’ve read...” — Hypable.com

From the Publisher

a sharply funny (and relentlessly steamy) story... Bailey offers up a number of fresh, sexy interludes that never feel rote or by-the-numbers, while also building a foundation of real emotion... a satisfying and deeply earned HEA, one that will no doubt leave fans clamoring for more...”

RT Book Reviews (top pick)

Let’s crown Tessa Bailey Queen of romantic raunch. Tessa Bailey does not shy away from raunchy, funny romance, and she knocks it out of the park with Disorderly Conduct... Charlie and Ever are one of the funniest hero/heroine pairs I’ve read...

Hypable.com

Tessa Bailey’s newest romance contemporary hits all the right spots as she create the perfect blend of humor and erotic overtones... heartfelt declarations clash brilliantly with the sharp wit and flagrant dirty talk...

Heroes & Heartbreakers

Hot alpha heroes and the heroines that bring them to their knees...Tessa Bailey’s books are pure perfection.

Elle Kennedy

Charlie is a charming alpha hero and Ever is certainly a woman who knows what she wants... watching them both off kilter at different points in the book was lovely... If these tropes tick your boxes, then one-click away. I think you’ll be delighted.

All About Romance

Tessa Bailey’s alpha heroes will make you combust!

Laura Kaye

Tessa Bailey is just too much fun and writes the hottest heroes. Disorderly Conduct is the start of a new series (thank goodness there will be more!), and I’m a little in love with Charlie.

Happy Ever After blog

Tessa Bailey’s books completely, utterly, totally wreck me.

Sophie Jordan

2017-07-17
When Charlie and Ever meet, it seems like a match made in heaven for two people determined to have a no-strings-attached relationship, but when the rules—and their feelings—change, it'll take some missteps and a few high jinks before they realize they're meant for each other.Ever's mother taught her their family tradition well—do not depend on men, financially or emotionally. Avoid relationships, which means shutting them down after a month, and always choose unavailable partners. Lately Ever's been ignoring men and focusing on her catering business. She's a little surprised when she meets Charlie, a police academy recruit, and their sexual chemistry is off the charts. Charlie comes from an NYPD legacy family that expects him to be the best in his class, so he tells himself that their nothing serious affair is just what he wants. Meanwhile, Ever is confused. After a lifetime of emotional distance, her mother confesses she's lonely and encourages Ever to look for love. Knowing Charlie is unavailable, she breaks it off to look elsewhere, while Charlie proposes a friendship and does everything he can to secretly sabotage her search, even as the two discover things about each other their hurried sexual encounters never offered. By the time they admit their true feelings for each other, there are huge new layers of distrust along with more authentic connections, and it will take some soul-searching to get to the truth of their love. Bailey's humor, realism, and great writing make this a fun, compelling read, though at times the main characters' obliviousness and immaturity bog down the journey. Recommended for readers who don't mind gritty language. Blazing hot sex scenes heighten the tension of this emotional exploration of passion and love, tempered by moments of winsome romance and slapstick comedy.

Kirkus Reviews