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Bestselling Bastard

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The king and queen of romance--Jenna Watson and Lorenzo Graham. The "dirty duo" that makes you swoon, gets you hot and then melts your heart with the happily ever after.

Two newbie authors, one sketchy Instagram DM, a few phone calls, a drunken live video plotting out our next best seller and then BOOM!

Trending and on the radar of every publishing company in the industry, we make it--together. A best seller list, two literary agents and we're cruising by for the next year...until we don't.

Writer's block hits and Lorenzo and I are forced to finally meet face to face, retreating to a cabin in the woods all weekend to bang out our next big hit. I don't think our agents wanted us to bang out each other but that's what happens. Over and over again on every damn inch of that cabin. Turns out those sexy scenes that Lorenzo writes have nothing on his real moves.

One weekend and then we'll go back to being work partners, except nothing is the same. It'll never be the same.

220 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 13, 2020

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3,749 reviews489 followers
September 27, 2020
Lorenzo is finally going to make a dream of his come true, being a writer. He tries to get in contact with one of his favorite authors J Watson and when she finally responds to him it blows him away. As they communicate, Lorenzo opens up to Jenna but because of her pass Jenna is a bit skittish. One thing leads to another and we get some hot action. Lorenzo being sweet, funny and muy caliente (very hot) tries everything to get Jules to open up to him but her fear prevents her. There are some surprises and no way moments that caught me off guard. Be ready for Lorenzo's smoothness. Kara~4 Stars
Profile Image for Jessica Alcazar.
4,417 reviews628 followers
September 14, 2020
A Cocky Hero 2.0 story … yes please!!

It’s impossible not to like this story. It is so today’s world that you just can’t help but imagine this actually happening. Realism in romance fiction at its best! It also has a fantastic meet-cute, electric energy and chemistry thru the entire story and a really well thought out plot. It had its share of angst, but it did not overpower the story and drag it dark.

This story is sexy and humorous and a lot of fun to read. Get to #oneclicking!

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1,300 reviews106 followers
November 7, 2020
Ever imagine what happens behind close doors. How an author ever gets a book written. In this fiction tale we get just that with this dirty duo.
Rogrigues does what we all think and so much more in this book. The hero is the perfect cocky guy which works well for this partnership. Forced to met in person, their fictionalised world become reality and all the things come out in this book.

Their chemistry isn't restrained any more and so the duo have too much fun and forced to face the music .

Definitely will be checking out more of Rodrigues in the future
Profile Image for Valeen Robertson (Live Thru Books Blog).
5,898 reviews213 followers
September 13, 2020




AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU

2 romance authors come together and decide to co-write. Sounds good. But there's more to their partnership than just co-writers. There's an intense attraction, scars from the past, one determined af man, and one broken woman.

Jenna was not expecting the force of nature that is Soraya and Graham's adult child. But there's no way their child would be less than the persistent, intense man Enzo is. That he focused all that intensity and attention on someone as broken as Jenna was just her luck. Her very good luck because she needed someone like him who would put her first, who would not leave, who would prove to her that love does not abandon the way she had been raised to think. I loved this addition to the Cocky Hero Club!



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Profile Image for Victoria Weston.
1,025 reviews54 followers
September 4, 2020
This is the first book that I have read by this author and this book is part of the cocky hero series collection and this book is a beautiful romance story with two awesome characters. This story flows beautifully and once I started reading it I wanted to know what was going to happen.

Jenna is a beautiful woman that knows exactly what she wants and she is perfect for him too. She has had a tough time but hopefully things will start looking up for her too.
Lorenzo is the cocky guy but is also a loyal, sweet, caring man that is protective and after one drunken night his life changes forever, because if its meant to be it will be. They both want to follow there dreams but things were getting in the way maybe now they can both fulfill them.

These two have an amazing connection and the chemistry is off the charts and the way that this authors has written them makes the reader completely and totally really connect with them. This book has a lot of steam, but also is fun too with great banter. This book will have you loving every word and I totally loved Jenna and Lorenzo's story and so will you.
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4,023 reviews434 followers
September 11, 2020
Bestselling Bastard is written by another new to me author. Two newbie authors, King and queen of romance. How could I resist reading this lol

Lorenzo is a hot author. Fab book boyfriend material.
Jenna has a past she needs to move on from. When these two get together the chemistry is hot.

Great read. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Author 20 books188 followers
June 12, 2020
I received an ARC of Bestselling Bastard for an honest review.

I absolutely adored this book! I loved the idea of an incidental online connection and of two romance authors at that. How could I pass it up ;-) ?

Lorenzo was so hot, cocky, and hilarious and Jenna was his perfect match, a sassy broken heroine with her head firmly set on her shoulders.

These two were a match made in Heaven and Nicole did an amazing job making me fall in love with them. They were so lovable after all.

If you enjoy romance with steam, a funny story that will warm your heart, and an HEA worth swooning for then grab this one up!
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260 reviews11 followers
June 19, 2020
This was another amazing book by Nicole, the story was different to what i was expecting and it made a great change to read about a male aspiring author and how Jenna & Lorenzo went from a drunken Instagram video stream to co-authors and the rest... Well you best read it to find out 😜
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2,126 reviews78 followers
September 12, 2020
What can I say other than, Nicole Rodrigues you are a dirty, dirty, girl and I love you for it! Nicole and I are friends, we connected on Instagram, but here’s the thing, I’ve never read any of her books. Moi, @judy.ann.loves.books, lover of romance reads am a Nicole Rodrigues virgin. Bestselling Bastard popped my cherry and as far as first times go - it was a toe curling, swoon inducing, hold my kindle while I fan myself furiously, moment! Just yes!

I absolutely loved reading Lorenzo Morgan’s book. I mean after all, the son of Soraya and Graham - the Stuck-Up Suit, was on my must-read-at-all-costs list, from the moment I heard about the Cocky Hero Club World.

Lorenzo is a sexy, alpha, possessive, romance writer. Hello, talk about the perfect book boyfriend. And the man has skills, sex scene writing skills......his technique is creative and his delivery flawless 😉! But the best thing about him, he is man enough to own his feelings, follow his heart and get his prize (whether it be a bestselling book or getting his woman)

Jenna is beautiful. Beautiful on the outside and beautifully broken on the inside. There are many layers to her that slowly come undone as she morphs into the woman she was meant to be. Fiercely independent, funny as all get out and determined to succeed. Writing is her passion and teaming up with Lorenzo a way to make a mark on the romance world.

Together Lorenzo and Jenna are a phenomenal team - whether as BFs, writers or friends with benefits- they are unstoppable. It may take a hot minute for both of them to get on the same page, but when they do, their happily ever after is scorching hot and sexy - which is exactly what you would expect for two successful romance writers.

TBR Bestselling Bastard and Enjoy!
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833 reviews45 followers
September 29, 2020




Jenna and Lorenzo are FIRE!!!! They have some insane chemistry and I'm all about it! This story is a great next generation addition to the Cocky Hero's Club original, Stuck-Up Suit. In Bestselling Bastard we get to meet Lorenzo, Soraya and Graham's son. He teams up with Jenna to write a novel together and fireworks start almost immediately. This was a great friends to lovers romance with a lot of heart and even more steam. I loved every minute of it!






Profile Image for Skye Yanovsky.
1,178 reviews20 followers
September 22, 2020
5+ Stars. Super crazy steamy with a lot of heart!

Bestselling Bastard (A Cocky Hero World Novel) follows Lorenzo (the now adult son of Soraya and Graham from Stuck-Up Suit) as he navigates a new career as a romance writer. Lorenzo writes with a partner, Jenna, who has become his best friend and maybe more...he just has to get Jenna to agree to finally meet in person and admit that there is something real between them.

Nicole knows how to write a book and hook her audience. She pulled me in right away with a drunken IG live scene that had me laughing out loud and then BAM! HOLY SH*T STEAM! This book has some of the steamiest and down & dirty sex scenes ever. Lorenzo and Jenna were beyond scorching hot and this book would make that 365dni movie look like a PG13 movie. Nicole writes stories with the wildest of chemistry and passion that are guaranteed to get you a little hot and bothered yourself. SO DAMN GOOD!

And to make matters even better Nicole throws in some really emotionally intense topics that just gave the story some real depth. It made the characters, especially Jenna, so real because she was flawed and broken in a way that you can understand and sympathize with. You just want to reach in and hug her. You will be rallying for Lorenzo as he fights for a real chance with Jenna. And you will be fighting alongside Jenna as she tries to overcome & move forward from all the hurt she has encountered in her life. ALL THE FEELS!

Not gonna lie, I had tears in my eyes at the end of this book. For me, I could not have asked for a better ending...it was literally everything I want to see in a HEA. I highly suggest you go download Bestselling Bastard and spend some time with Lorenzo & Jenna and their unbridled chemistry, passion, laughter, friendship and love. This book is definitely a 5+ star book for me.
Profile Image for Kari Hansen.
12.3k reviews92 followers
September 13, 2020
Lorenzo has decided to follow his heart and pursue his ambition of becoming a writer and thanks to a few drinks and social meeting he connects with Jenna and a bestselling story is created. Jenna has a painful past so she is cautious when it comes to allow people in her life but there was something about Lorenzo that made her decide to take a chance.

Although they have never met, they share an intense chemistry and connection so when they need to spend time together to revitalize their creativity the sparks fly. Lorenzo knows that she is special and that they are a perfect match both personally and professionally and is determined to use his charm and charisma to ensure that Jenna knows it as well.

Lorenzo is the perfect mix of sweet and sexy and is exactly the right man to help her heal from the past.
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755 reviews5 followers
January 1, 2021
Lorenzo & Jenna...

Omg this month, the cocky hero club and the authors have written such funny and lovely books, I really enjoyed reading it 🙌🏻💕

Notes 📝;

Romance writers, writer block, IG Live, ideas, co-writing, bantering, witty, hot, steamy, soooo funny, love the storyline, characters are well written and the chemistry 🙌🏻🤩.

Again, this book was good, funny and so much needed to take the mind of the reality 🙌🏻💕

5 star ⭐️ read
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1,474 reviews27 followers
September 13, 2020
This was a totally fresh new plotline and it was great!! I loved the interaction between these two characters it both fresh and fun. A great read!
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152 reviews
November 19, 2020
Jenna.... wasn't great. Lorenzo saved this book, what a great man.
The first half of the book is really fun, but the second half really disappointed me.
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702 reviews9 followers
September 1, 2020
In about 90% of all the books I've read, it's always a broken man that needs tender loving care. In Bestselling Bastard Nicole Rodrigues changes the game by giving us a broken female lead. She is amazing heroine wise. She is a take charge no nonsense female that took a flying leap and nailed it. However, she has a yard full of baggage that keeps her from moving forward in some parts of life.
Lorenzo, the male lead is what I would expect in a typical "female" role. He is somewhat insecure about his talents and after a drunken night on social media, his life changed forever. I loved that the author gave us a chance to see a different side of what the typical male lead would do. He wormed his way in and won all the brownie points.
This book is part of Cocky Hero world. Spin-off stories inspired by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward book series. Each book is considered a stand-alone and can be read in any order.
I recommend this novel. There are an overwhelming amount of steamy scenes, but they play an integral part of the story. I couldn't put this book down. I was intrigued and really wanted to know what the end game would be.

Enjoy
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3,246 reviews72 followers
September 4, 2020
Jenna is a broken romance writer. Lorenzo is a romance writer who is instantly attracted to Jenna. What started off as a writing partnership turns into a mutual attraction with some baggage. Can Jenna learn to live with her emotional past to have an amazing future? Lorenzo will do anything to make that happen. I enjoyed That back and forth banter between them as they were written their books. The way they bounced ideas off of each other had me laughing. I felt That they book dragged a little bit in all I enjoyed the book.
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1,754 reviews18 followers
September 13, 2020
Ahhhh Baby Lorenzo is all grown up!!! And what a man he’s grown up to be! What starts as a Instagram flirtation turns into a roller coaster ride that neither Enzo or Jenna expected. This story will hit you in all of the feels!

I love that we got to spend more time with Soraya and Graham as she is one of my favorites! Because she loves with everything and that holds true in this story as well.

This story checks all the boxes and will have you blushing for sure!
360 reviews10 followers
May 19, 2020
Best Selling Bastard by Nicole Rodrigues

I am voluntarily reviewing this ARC.

There are times when I start reading a book, and from the first page, I can tell this is going to be special. It can be for a myriad of reasons...this book, this first page was one of those times. The reason...it oozes authenticity. I could feel the truth in the story. This is about two writers that meet and start writing together, soon they discover that their chemistry is more than just the magic they make on the written page, but their connection goes so deep. I fell in love with Lorenzo. He is the ultimate book boyfriend. There is literally nothing wrong with this amazing hero. He’s loyal and tenacious and sweet and strong and he wasn’t a man whore before he met his match. Jenna is amazing too, but Lorenzo....omg Nicole Rodrigues, you outdid yourself!!!!
You have to get this book! That’s how good it is. I’m not giving you anymore information. Just stop what ever your doing and get, this, book!
Five best selling stars!!!!
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813 reviews2 followers
November 20, 2020
PenoloeI loved it!

I truly love that you picked Lorenzo for the hero, from Ms. Vi's & Ms. Penelope's book! Last time I read about him, he was named in the hospital after Soyora gave birth to him. Jenna was the perfect heroine for him. Enzo grew up with Soyora and Graham as parents, and knew a lifetime of love. Jenna's father left when she was ten, then her mother just took off and made her a ward of the system. While she didn't do to badly in the system, she meets a young man she believes is the love of her life, unfortunate circumstances take him from her. Jenna blames herself for being alone, and has made herself believe if she doesn't love, keeps to friend love, she won't have anyone else leave her.
Throw in one, "Italian Stallion", who convinces his father making lots of money in NYC isn't for him, he's his mother's son, he wants to write. Jenna writes "Dear Rayna", and Rayna convinces her that dreams don't happen without taking chances. So now you have to writers, Romance writers who meet via video call, and craziness occurs! The author did a terrific job following from Soyora and Graham's story into this one. So many similarities, the humor, the fun, the love.
The setting was terrific, (how come when I was growing up, it never showed Christmas Eve in NYC, just a note), Lake George is beautiful, and a perfect setting for their first weekend together, "writing", and Nashville, I love that city, and the small towns and areas 20 to 30 mins outside the city are stupendous. Perfect setting for Enzo and Jenna, but while not a lot of descriptive, you understand through characters dialogue just how great the three areas are that dominate the setting of this book!
Okay, so this is where I stop, or no one will buy because I will have round about told the entire book.
Ms. Rodrigues, AWESOME JOB, great story, and love how you followed from Graham and Soyora's story, it made it easy to fall right into it immediately,and the prologue was certainly helpful, too fun!
This is a fun, moving, terrific read! One of the best "Hero Club" novels I have read!
I loved it!

Karen
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1,033 reviews25 followers
September 15, 2020


What happens when you mix Nicole Rodrigues in the Cocky Hero Club World?
PERFECTION!!!!

I didn't want this book to never end, this story was fantastic, I couldn't put the book down once I started reading it. I love the Cocky Hero Club books and bringing Enzo's story, Soraya and Graham's son from Stuck Up Suit was just such a sweet treat.

Enzo follows his dreams of becoming a writer after reading Jenna's letter on his mom's advice column. By destiny Enzo and Jenna start co-writting bringing to life the most amazing and steamy romance novels but friendship and attraction over distance is one thing being face to face with the person is another thing and from the first time Enzo tastes Jenna's lips he knows he wants her.

Jenna is a broken soul, she carries so much guilt over her shoulders, when she mets Enzo all her fears to love come back to the surface and she fights the attraction she has.

The plot of this story is unique and I loved every single moment of it. So if you want a book that will give you all the fells, and the scenes are so hot you might need a fan next to you, where the hero is charming and sexy and the heroine needs a little bit of saving and the ending is so beautiful you might even cry, then look no further and pick up this book right away.

229 reviews7 followers
September 23, 2020
🖤BOOK REVIEW 🖤
Bestselling Bastard by Nicole Rodrigues
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FIVE 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
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Lorenzo Morgan is an Italian Stallion with a heart of gold buried underneath that cocky smile.
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Jenna is a passionate writer out to make a name for herself in the romance writing world.
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I love that their relationship starts off on social media in a way where many of our relationships are starting off these days. It helps build the tension in a fun and playful way without the risks associated with face-to-face interaction. It also makes their first in person encounter oh-so-delicious.
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Lorenzo has a way of knocking all Jenna’s walls down and making her do things she’s never imagined, while Jenna owns him body and soul from video chat numero uno. The only question is will Jenna let them grow past their friends with benefits phase????
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I loved seeing their journey from co-writers to unstoppably hot and steamy-must add to your TBR!
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🔥WARNING this is a NOT SAFE FOR WORK read 🔥
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💦Cold shower required after reading💦
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#coldshowerneeded #kittyriosolreads
#bookreview #outnow
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695 reviews24 followers
September 9, 2020
I’m in love with the fact that we got to see little Lorenzo all grown up. His parents were the lead in Stuck-Up Suit by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward, and now Lorenzo is getting his own story.

I absolutely loved this story, the way that Lorenzo and Jenna meet, and connect is hilarious, and how they end up plotting their first book drunk on an Instagram live is gold. I really loved Jenna, she was a little broken and trying to figure out her own life, as well as trying to hide from her feelings. Jenna coming into her own as a kick butt heroine was inspiring to read. She’s not your typical heroine, but she’s one that you’ll love anyways.

As for Lorenzo, he is the perfect mix of his parents, he’s sure of what he wants and who he is. Watching him try to convince Jenna to give him a chance was heartwarming, and his relationship with his parents is beautiful. I love that we got to catch up with his parents, because I absolutely loved their story. Lorenzo is the perfect match for Jenna and watching him help her come into her own, ugh swoon!! He’s amazing, and the steam between the two of them is out of this world.

Nicole absolutely killed this story, she is one of my go-to authors, and she continues to get better and better with every book she publishes!
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2,670 reviews181 followers
September 7, 2020
Bestselling Bastard is fun, steamy, will make you laugh out loud and will have you swooning and wanting your very own Lorenzo Morgan!

I loved the idea of this story. Two new romance authors connect via and Instagram DM and things escalate from there. There is a friendship form, they begin to write together and after a year of texting, phone calls and video chats they finally meet in person and that is when the sparks really begin to fly. Lorenzo and Jenna have loads of chemistry and there was a fun lightness to their entire relationship that you can’t help but love and smile about.

Lorenzo is the son of Graham and Soraya from Stuck-Up Suit so there are glimpses of those two throughout and I LOVED seeing them as supportive parents. Lorenzo is somewhat cocky and he knows it, he is super swoony, too. He is also caring, supportive and protective. It’s easy to love him. I LOVED Jenna. She has experienced a lot of pain and heartbreak and tragedy throughout her life and she has so many walls built up to protect herself and to protect those she cares about.

The chemistry between Lorenzo and Jenna is OFF THE CHARTS! Seriously, the tension. I loved it and the fun banter between them! I just couldn’t get enough of the two of them.

I DEVOURED this story from start to finish. A MUST READ!
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6,568 reviews134 followers
September 10, 2020
Another new author and another new Cocky Hero Club instalment this time from Nicole Rodrigues and after reading this book I really need to check out this authors previous works. This book is Lorenzo Morgan’s story and yes we met his parents in Stuck-Up Suit and now it’s the sons turn to entertain us.
Jenna and Lorenzo are both successful authors who are both struggling with writers block, they get talking and plotting on a live authors Instagram feed, problem is they have both had a bit too much to drink and that makes for an hilarious connection. Jenna is a woman who easy to love, she is trying to work out where life is taking her, she broken yet strong and she is someone you want in your corner. Lorenzo has all the good bits from each of one his parents and that makes him swoon worthy and a man you will fall hard and fast for. This book touched me on so many levels, I loved the characters, I loved the plot, I smiled and I laughed at the witty banter, the sizzling chemistry had me fanning myself and I couldn’t put this book down so I guess all that’s left to say is please one click this gem.
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11.7k reviews188 followers
September 13, 2020
This story was absolute gold in my opinion.  I mean, how can you not love two authors collaborating on a book together after some hilarious interactions on social media?!  Lorenzo was the super hot, very cocky, and hilarious half, while Jenna is a tad broken but is seriously driven with a good head on her shoulders half, so they mesh perfectly together.  That is until writers block hits, and they have to actually stay together at a cabin to find their groove again, and since this was the first time meeting in person, let the sexy games begin!  I refuse to say anymore on this story because I'm dying for y'all to just read it instead as I know you'll love it too.  So hit those one click buttons to experience the fun for yourselves!  HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO ALL!  
Profile Image for Veronica (Honey Roselea Reads).
787 reviews203 followers
November 19, 2020
I've been really loving books that have authors coming together and writing a story together and then they get together. I really enjoyed this more than I expected. Definitely I was expecting them to get s t e a m y and I was pleased. Deeply. I absolutely loved and enjoyed them and I think their chemistry was impeccable *chef's kiss*

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