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Beauty and the Badge: Charlotte's Cove Book 1 by [Ella Fox]

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After being held up at gunpoint, Ashley Colton realizes that life in the big city isn't for her. She decides to take the biggest risk of her life and move to Charlotte's Cove, the small seaside sanctuary where she's vacationed every summer since childhood.

Everything falls perfectly into place until her first day of work, where she meets her new boss Tyler Jameson, the chief of police. The chemistry between Ashley and Tyler is instant and powerful, but for reasons of their own, both are cautious about jumping in.

When a woman from Tyler's past surfaces, Ashley retreats, making Tyler realize that if he's going to show Ashley she's the only one who has his attention, then he needs to stop being hesitant and put everything on the line.

Is the badge powerful enough to win the beauty who holds his heart?

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Format: Kindle Edition
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Print Length: 297 pages
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Publisher: Boom Factory Publishing, LLC (10 November 2019)
Sold by: Amazon Australia Services, Inc.
Language: English
ASIN: B081B3VTBZ
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Great escapism...

Reviewed in Australia on 8 December 2019

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Ella Fox has created a wonderful corner of the world with this story, and I can't wait for the next book. With interesting & quirky characters, some amazing scenery and a small seaside town - well love is inevitable. “Beauty & the Badge” had everything you could want in a romance story. Excitement, PASSION and fantastic characters who had me hooked.

Ashley moves back to the Cove from LA. She spent her childhood summers and loves it. The story starts with a bang from that opening chapter with the boss from hell Hadley Mills influencer and task master screeching at Ashley not being enough, Ashley is then caught in a hold-up and held at gun point which really is the final blow for her LA life...

With a home already in Charlotte Cove that her grandfather left her there and a new job at the Charlotte's Cove Police department it's time for a new beginning. Her future is looking bright and it gets even brighter when her eyes land on the sheriff her new boss and neighbour.

Tyler is Charlotte Cove’s chief of police who immediately is interested in Ashley.
The moment Tyler sees Ashley he is all in. He tries to hold back knowing there is likely a company policy about it but the second he realises there are no rules in the manual stopping him from being with her he goes full steam ahead.

The love scenes are HOT! Great escapism...

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5 star read

Reviewed in Australia on 12 November 2019

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This book was absolutely fantastic. I loved the chemistry between Tyler and Ashley. I devoured this book from the first page till the last. I've always enjoyed Ella Fox's books and this one is another that i will add to my favorites list

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Boom!!! God I love a growling alpha :)

Reviewed in Australia on 22 November 2019

So other than a few novellas I haven't read any books by Ella Fox, but when I got an email saying she was the newest author of Boom Publishing I was all in. I am slightly obsessed with Aurora Rose Reynolds writing and if she's putting her stamp of alpha approval on this it's a no brainer.

And I'm really happy I jumped in. It was very similar to everything I love about Aurora Rose Reynolds books. It had the overly protective "babe" growling alpha. It had the law enforcement hero. The danger and drama that makes the story interesting. And a heroine who isn't a doormat.

Ashley and Tyler were great together from the first meeting. And I really loved the secondary characters and the small town setting. The story kept my interest and the chemistry was great. Tyler had the dirty talking down to an art form. And he delivered everything he promised.

I can't wait to see where this series is going after such a solid introduction.

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Halle Dean (Halle Reads)

This book was straight up FIRE

Reviewed in Australia on 13 November 2019

I pretty much went into this book blind after being drawn in by the beautiful cover and I'm so glad I read it because I loved every minute of it.

After being caught in the middle of a dangerous situation Ashley no longer feeling safe living in LA decides to move to the small seaside town of Charlotte's Cove where she spent her summers when she was a growing up.

With the help of her family friend and neighbour she gets a job working at the local police station where she meets Tyler the chief of police and her new boss.

Sparks fly from the very first meeting and while everything seems to be going in a good direction a very unpleasant blast from Ashley's past threatens the new life she is trying to build for herself

Ashley was a tough cookie, kind, sweet and beautiful inside and out while Tyler was intense, sexy, caring, protective and filthy in the best possible way.

Ashley and Tyler's story was sweet, sexy, incredibly steamy, with some drama, a dash of suspense and danger along the way. Their attraction was instant and their chemistry was off the charts. The progression of their relationship was rather fast but so full of passion and steam that I didn't mind it one single bit. The story was fast paced and I found myself not wanting to put it down.

As much as I loved Ashley and Tyler what really solidified the 5 star rating for me where all the side character's of this charming seaside smalltown. From the old couple living next door to Ashley to the group of friends and coworkers of Tyler's to Boo the adorable Husky owned by Tyler. I loved every single one of them and the town and can't wait to read more from stories set in Charlotte's Cove.

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A beautiful love story with fantastic characters

Reviewed in Australia on 12 November 2019

4 1/2
Ashley Colton is extremely unhappy in her job and when push comes to shove, literally, she decides a change is in order. She moves to Charlotte’s Cove and accepts a position as office manager at the local police station where she meets the chief, Tyler Jameson.

Tyler is one hunky, handsome fellow with a caring and loyal nature. Ashley is also caring, loyal and sweet but when it’s needed she can stand up for herself, I totally loved that side of her personality coming out. Together they have an intense chemistry and the passion between them is combustible. The other main characters are fascinating and I look forward to reading their stories too. Millie deserves a special mention as she is a wonderful character, with her naval wine coolers.

Throughout the story there is a hefty dose of humour, especially Ashley and Millie who is a crack up. From fun banter between characters to humorous expressions like this one- ‘...jeans that are tight but not “oh my God, why is that girl showing us her business?” tight...’ And..’This revelation is going over like a f*rt in church.’ 😂 The wonderful humour is one reason why I gave it an extra half a star.

Overall this is fast paced mainly because of the great descriptions and solid storyline. A good dose of suspense rounds things out very nicely too and another reason for the extra half a star. This is the first book by this author that I have had the pleasure to read but it most certainly won’t be the last.

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Amazing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 November 2019

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Absolutely loved this book. I can't wait for the rest in the series. Tyler and Ashley where so perfect together. Tyler is just every woman's dream man so protective so loving and caring. I loved Ashley too she was such a strong woman in the end thanks to Tyler if people put you down long enough you start to believe it but Tyler soon got her believing in herself. There is everything you couldn't possibly want from a book here. I must give a shout out to all the side characters too they where so amazing and funny can't wait to get some of there stories too.

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Sian bulpin

Sooooo good.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 November 2019

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Ashley gets held at gun point and that's the time the City wasn't for her.
Charlotte cove is Ashley new home that she spent many summers at and it feels like home.
New job,New life what could possibly go wrong!!!!!!!
Meet Tyler the sexy as sin police chief and also her boss for starters then her arch nemesis show her ugly mug (ugly as in person). Let the good times roll.
This is a delicious book to devour, couldn't put it down.
There is a few twist and turns that have you wondering how sane are some people.
But the story between Tyler and Ashley has your heart sighing in content that love can happen in an instant when your not looking for it AND with the help of some mischievous older ladies.
A MUST READ.

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Julie Carey

A fantastic read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 November 2019

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I loved the characters in this book and I can’t wait for Charlottes Cove book 2 it was a great love story with touches of sexy funny and evil going on. Well done Ella Fox 👏👏👏

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Kindle CustomerAlistair.

My first reading of a new author.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 February 2020

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I was so surprised to read this book, to find another spellbinding story
I am really excited about getting book 2.

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Sejla

4.5 sweet and heart-warming stars!!!

Reviewed in Germany on 13 November 2019

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Beauty and the Badge was such a sweet and heart warming story! Reading it felt like being wrapped up in your favorite cozy blanket, wearing cute pj's while sipping on a great cup of coffee. Aka pure bliss. I actually can't believe that this is the first book I've read from Ella Fox. I was seriously missing out! She's an extremely talented author. With Charlotte's Cove, she created a totally dreamy, picturesque setting for her novel. Who wouldn't want to live in a cottage at the sea, having old sweet ladies as neighbors who take care of you and play matchmakers on occasion? Sounds like the perfect place to live! But what made me love this book so much was not only the place the story took place, but also the amazing, loveable characters.

Leaving big city life behind for good, Ashlyn moves to Charlotte's Cove, the small, peaceful seaside town she's spent every summer since childhood. In hopes of a fresh start, she accepts the position as the new receptionist at the police station. The moment she meets the new chief, Tyler Jameson, the sparks fly. Too bad this fine, sexy specimen is her new boss. Despite the instant chemistry between them, both are hesitant to act on it at the beginning. Just as Tyler decides to make a move, a woman from his past appears, making Ashley retreat completely. Deep down Tyler knows that there's only one woman for him and that giving her up is no option. Will the chief be able to win Ashley's heart? Or will the evil woman from his past destroy every chance at a HEA for him and his raven haired beauty?

I loved Ashley and Tyler with all my heart. They were made for each other! He was the ultimate protective and possessive alpha who worshipped the ground his woman was walking on. I loved how he took care of Ashley. She was the sweetest and kindest person ever and deserved a great guy like him. Now I would love if Ben and Jana, Tyler's colleagues and officers, would get their own books. I really liked them!

If you're looking for a safe read, without unnecessary drama and the right amount of sweet and sexy, then this book is for you! Congratulations to Boom Factory Publishing and Ella Fox on this beautiful small town romance. I'm so looking forward to more books from the Charlotte's Cove series. 4,5 stars!

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Another book that made me smile

Reviewed in Germany on 2 December 2019

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I had a permanent happy grin on my face through most of this book, the story is typical EF ,fun, tender, heart warming and a great place to loose all the pain and worries of the day and just soak up the love and joy.

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pinacolada

Sweet story.

Reviewed in Canada on 8 January 2020

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Really liked this book. Who doesnt like a man in uniform.

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Dorothy Parker

Returning the book

Reviewed in the United States on 16 November 2019

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I admit that I did not finish this book. First, there is the insulting tone of the first few chapters. The author wants to set up the reason the heroine, Asley moves from Los Angeles to an idyllic vacation town off the coast of Seattle where she has INHERITED a house. In LA, Ashley has a horrible job working as an assistant to an "uppity bitch." So essentially the choice is to stay in LA and continue to be a doormat or move to a beautiful setting where she owns a house. How is this even a question?
But, the author still feels the need to trash Los Angeles. Ashley realizes that "life isn't here in Los Angeles," where you "only meet a handful of your neighbors. Ashley is the victim of a robbery at her cousin's store and later she states that "only an idiot with a death wish would intentionally leave their doors unlocked in LA."
I live in LA. MANY readers live in LA. I know all my neighbors. I have a lot of friends and a well paying job in academia. I have left my doors unlocked many times. These derogatory and cliche comments about LA are not necessary.
By the end of chapter one, the author has set up her central trope: the mean witch will be taken down. Ashley tells off her Devil Wears Prada boss and decides to move to Charlotte's Cove. As the title suggests, in Charlotte's Cove, she meets the guy with a badge who is the police chief. She gets a job at the police department. Tyler falls into insta-lust and she is very attracted to him.
There's lots of boring dialogue and fill with descriptions of the dog, secondary characters, the furniture, etc. Yawn. Ashley and Tyler go on their first date, which is ruined by witch #2, who is a character plagiarized from Fatal Attraction. Of course, there is the inevitable take down of this sexist cliche too. But, through it all, Tyler just can't understand why the witch doesn't get that she was just a meaningless one night stand.
At this point, I was done. Really, do not bother.

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gsmitty

When a cop meets the beauty that will change the rest of his life...

Reviewed in the United States on 17 November 2019

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Holy hot mama, I was expecting a steamy book with hints of alpha and a serious case of instalove, and let me tell you I absolutely was not disappointed!
I am head over heels in love with Tyler and adore Ashley and wish she was my friend. The entire supporting cast of secondary characters are phenomenal, and I cannot wait for each and every book that follows in this series! Seriously, Ella, I can't wait!
Tyler is a cop that knows what he wants and will achieve that. Ashley lands in his lap almost literally, and neither of them are the same from that moment they first meet. Due to some misunderstandings, their path to HEA has some twists and turns that will have you laughing, sighing, on edge, and swooning. I swooned. That scene on the dock? Goodness gracious! I am so happy for Tyler and Ashley, and need a Tyler of my own!
You won't regret buying this; it put such a smile on my face, let it do the same for you!

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Lvmarisa

A sweet and sexy small town romance

Reviewed in the United States on 13 November 2019

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This book was a sweet and sexy read. It had the small town feel with a downright sweet heroine and a alpha chief of police who loves to talk dirty in the bedroom. He falls hard and fast for his girl. Ashley moves back to the Cove from LA. She spent her childhood summers and loves it. After she is caught in a hold up and her boss mistreats her, she rushes out of LA to be the office manager of the precinct. Tyler is Charlotte Cove’s chief of police who immediately is interested in Ashley. He tries to tread slowly with her but realizes that he needs to step up his game after an incident at the bar involving the town’s troublemaker causes Ashley to back away from their attraction. The love scenes are HOT! Tyler is the book boyfriend we all want. This was a really entertaining read.

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micharch

Good read.

Reviewed in the United States on 26 November 2019

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Tyler and Ashley meet when she arrives at work to find out he is the police chief and her new boss. Ashley has just moved back to town and is looking for a new start. Tyler knows instantly that Ashley is different but he doesn't want to scare her away or cause a scandal because she is his employee. When an old nemesis of Ashley's rears her ugly head, obstacles form in the path of their new relationship. Tyler was pretty laid-back at first but then realizes that he could have lost his shot. He goes all in and leaves Ashley trying to keep up. I liked how Ella Fox showed how both of them were thinking and reacting to things. It was an insta-love story that didn't feel rushed. This was a quick, easy read. I liked it a lot.

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Jeanette71M

I want one of HIM!!!

Reviewed in the United States on 18 November 2019

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Oh my goodness! I loved this story of healing and growing for Ashley. Having to overcome a trauma to include a loss of a loved one - she finds solace in Charlotte's Cove. Tyler is a man on a mission once he encounters his new administrative assistant. He not only wants but knows she is his other half. They have some serious outside forces trying to keep them apart. Together they will find love and crush the bad. What a wonderful town Ella Fox has created for us in the first installment of her new series Charlotte's Cove. There are many stories yet to unravel and I am really looking forward to reading them all. Thank you Ella for a new favorite series! Cha cha cha!!!

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Don't even bother!!

Reviewed in the United States on 24 November 2019

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I can't explain how badly this was considering that I could not make it past the first chapter!!!! And I read constantly! I struggled with the first so badly that I just couldn't do it! I always at the very least try to skim the ones I do not like just to complete it. I couldn't even do that. If you download a sample I am sure it will help you get an idea! Those who say it's a 5 are not telling the truth!!

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Leah39

A book for everyone 💗

Reviewed in the United States on 12 November 2019

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An enjoyable read. I was pleasantly surprised by the complexity of the characters and the storyline of this book. For the length of the book Fox packed a lot of content. I find it difficult to classify as one genre or another, it is a somewhat slow burn with elements of suspense and rom - com. Overall I feel like it has something to offer almost every romance reader. 4 1/2 Stars ⭐️

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Beauty

Reviewed in the United States on 12 November 2019

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I loved this story! Tyler was gone for Ashley the moment they met. Circumstances get thrown in their path that causes some backing off on both their parts. Rita is a first class hag! Boy she made me so mad! The character of Rita was written so well that you could feel the hatred coming off the pages. Tyler and Ashley do find their HEA, a bit of a slow burn. Great epilogue!

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