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Dirty Letters Kindle Edition

by Vi Keeland (Author), Penelope Ward (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

20,427 ratings

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An Amazon Charts and Washington Post bestseller.

From New York Times bestselling authors Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward comes an unexpected love story that started with a boy and girl and heats up when the man and woman reconnect.

I’d never forgotten him—a man I’d yet to meet.

Griffin Quinn was my childhood pen pal, the British boy who couldn’t have been more different from me. Over the years, through hundreds of letters, we became best friends, sharing our deepest, darkest secrets and forming a connection I never thought could break.

Until one day it did.

Then, out of the blue, a new letter arrived. A scathing one—one with eight years of pent-up anger. I had no choice but to finally come clean as to why I stopped writing.

Griffin forgave me, and somehow we were able to rekindle our childhood connection. Only now we were adults, and that connection had grown to a spark. Our letters quickly went from fun to flirty to downright dirty, revealing our wildest fantasies. So it only made sense that we would take our relationship to the next level and see each other in person.

Only Griff didn’t want to meet. He asked that I trust him and said it was for the best. But I wanted more—more Griff, in the flesh—so I took a big chance and went looking for him. People have done crazier things for love.

But what I found could change everything.

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“An anxious, agoraphobic heroine takes center stage in this optimistic contemporary from Keeland and Ward…Griffin and Luca’s letters are endearing and believably intimate…Readers motivated to see this unlikely heroine succeed will forgive the more fantastical indulgences of this light, escapist romance.” —Publishers Weekly

“Dirty Letters will have you laugh, cry, and root for this couple as you follow their tragedies and triumphs.” —Fresh Fiction

“This story is filled with pain, anxiety (that is so real you can feel it), hurt, a connection that spanned over the years and miles, and a love to last forever.” —Wicked Reads

“It was frustrating and sweet and beautifully romantic to see the lengths someone will go through to be with the person that their heart tells them they need, and someone who is willing to face their greatest fears in order to be with you.” —Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews

About the Author

Vi Keeland is a #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author. With millions of books sold, her titles have appeared on more than one hundred bestseller lists and are currently translated into twenty-six languages. She resides in New York with her husband and their three children, where she is living out her own happily ever after with the boy she met at age six.

Penelope Ward is a New York Times, USA Today, and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of more than twenty novels. A former television news anchor, Penelope has sold more than two million books and has appeared on the New York Times bestseller list twenty-one times. She resides in Rhode Island with her husband, son, and beautiful daughter with autism.

Together, Vi and Penelope are the authors of Dirty Letters, Hate Notes, and the Rush Series. For more information about them, visit www.vikeeland.com and www.penelopewardauthor.com.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07RZL5L6Y
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Montlake Romance (November 5, 2019)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 5, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1.8 MB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 299 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1542016797

Best Sellers Rank: #5,222 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #141 in Contemporary Women Fiction
- #318 in Women's Romance Fiction
- #331 in Billionaires & Millionaires Romance

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Vi Keeland
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Vi Keeland is a #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author. With millions of books sold, her titles are currently translated in twenty-seven languages and have appeared on bestseller lists in the US, Germany, Brazil, Bulgaria, Israel and Hungary. Three of her short stories have been turned into films, and two of her books have been optioned for movies. She resides in New York with her husband and their three children where she is living out her own happily ever after with the boy she met at age six.
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Penelope Ward is a New York Times, USA Today and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of contemporary romance.
She grew up in Boston with five older brothers and spent most of her twenties as a television news anchor. Penelope resides in Rhode Island with her husband, son, and beautiful daughter with autism.
With over two million books sold, she is a 21-time New York Times bestseller and the author of over thirty books. Her novels have been translated into over a dozen languages and can be found in bookstores around the world.
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Customers enjoy this book's storyline and find it relatable, while appreciating its beautiful love story and strong bond between characters. The writing quality receives praise, with one customer highlighting the beautiful portrayal of anxiety, and customers find it heartwarming, with some mentioning it made them cry at times. Customers appreciate the humor, with one noting the entertaining banter between the characters, and the book's unique approach to mental health issues receives positive feedback.

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771 customers mention "Storyline"760 positive11 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, finding it entertaining and relatable, with one customer particularly appreciating the ups and downs of the narrative.

"...The narration was perfection, especially for Griffin. This is my 2nd book from these authors...." Read more

"I really enjoyed this story! I’m a huge fan of pen pal books and they are so hard to come by. I was soooo excited to have across this one...." Read more

"...The two of them together is heartwarming and perfect...." Read more

"...I thank you for touching lives with this amazing story.." Read more

393 customers mention "Romance"355 positive38 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in this book, describing it as a beautiful love story and a feast for the romantic soul, with one customer noting it's a contemporary standalone romance told in dual POV.

"...Griffin and Luca worked through their own insecurities and absolutely loved the ending...." Read more

"...From page one I was all in. Luca and Griffin were adorable...." Read more

"This book was a delightful surprise! I love a good pen pal story, and this one was especially sweet...." Read more

"...I didn’t have a dry eye throughout, and the ending was over the top!!! I can’t wait to listen to the song!!..." Read more

339 customers mention "Heartwarming"328 positive11 negative

Customers find the book emotional and heart-warming, describing it as angst-y and making them cry at times, with one customer highlighting its exploration of love and anxiety.

"...I was smiling within the first 10 minutes and continued with a giddy feeling for the next 80% of the book...." Read more

"...The story was filled with swoony gestures from Griffin, heartbreaking moments from Luca, and laughter as they fall right back into their friendship...." Read more

"...It had me smile, laugh and cry. I thank you for touching lives with this amazing story.." Read more

"...how it would play out, but I was taken aback by just how deep and emotional the book was before the main characters had ever met in real life...." Read more

229 customers mention "Character development"218 positive11 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting the strong bond between them and their internalized emotions.

"...I like when the characters are tender with each other while being true to themselves and there was plenty of that in this story...." Read more

"...It altered my soul. I loved this story so much, but it was the character development and beautiful way it was written that pulled me in, scrambled..." Read more

"So this book!!! Well written. The characters personalities and life were in my heart.. I read it straight through and couldn't put it down...." Read more

"...I adore a main character with emotional intelligence! The narration was flawless, and the accent made this an incredibly immersive read...." Read more

219 customers mention "Writing quality"206 positive13 negative

Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book, particularly noting the act of letter writing as a lost art, and one customer specifically mentions how beautifully the struggle of anxiety is portrayed.

"...No longer the teenie boppers that they used to be, their letters turned very adult and quite interesting. Vibrating Furby keychain interesting...." Read more

"...so much, but it was the character development and beautiful way it was written that pulled me in, scrambled my emotions, and spit me out..." Read more

"So this book!!! Well written. The characters personalities and life were in my heart.. I read it straight through and couldn't put it down...." Read more

"...I think reading those letters felt personal too so I got more emotionally attached as compared to other books I’ve read...." Read more

187 customers mention "Laughter"183 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, finding it witty and filled with laughter, with one customer particularly appreciating the banter between characters.

"...The dialogue was funny, believable and raw...." Read more

"...that they used to be, their letters turned very adult and quite interesting. Vibrating Furby keychain interesting...." Read more

"...I loved Luca’s sense of humor, despite her struggles. Griffin did so much planning so Luca can join him as he works; how could you not love him?!..." Read more

"...It had me smile, laugh and cry. I thank you for touching lives with this amazing story.." Read more

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Customers find the book visually appealing, describing it as unique and super cute, with one customer noting its delicate handling of themes.

"...of listening to the audiobook version of this story and it was a work of art...." Read more

"...is just perfection—he's sweet, funny, British 😍, and a rockstar with a heart of gold. I adore a main character with emotional intelligence!..." Read more

"...love story, with all its many ups and downs and highs and lows, was gorgeous, breathtaking and memorable...." Read more

"...Or at least a twin. He's the cinderella in this story and he’s kind and sexy. Beautiful inside and out, and everything that Luca deserves...." Read more

73 customers mention "Message"69 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the book's approach to serious topics, with one customer noting how it handles mental illness with grace, while another mentions it provides lovely tidbits of life advice.

"I went into this blindly. Great characters, no misunderstandings that a simple conversation would prevent. This is 100% sweet and loving...." Read more

"...supporting characters rounded everything out, bringing depth and added detail, and elevating this story from a really great one to something truly..." Read more

"...With relatable characters and themes of growth and self-discovery, this book is perfect for romance fans who love a mix of depth and passion." Read more

"...There are the duo's signature elements: truth and humor, spirit and backbones, and just the right amount of heat and filth or whatever we call those..." Read more

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Calioc
love love love! must read if you are a romance reader.
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2025
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OMG! I just devoured this most beautiful sweet love story. I was smiling within the first 10 minutes and continued with a giddy feeling for the next 80% of the book. The dialogue was funny, believable and raw. I like when the characters are tender with each other while being true to themselves and there was plenty of that in this story. I felt the angst as Griffin and Luca worked through their own insecurities and absolutely loved the ending. The narration was perfection, especially for Griffin.

This is my 2nd book from these authors. In fact, I read this one after falling in love with “Hate Notes” and I’m about to pick up another one because these ladies know how to write dream love stories.

PS. I am a psychologist, and while I love stories that encourage and normalize therapy, I usually cringe at how the therapist/patient relationship is often portrayed as inappropriate with boundaries crossed left and right. While on the surface the therapeutic relationship between Doc and Luca may seem unrealistic and inappropriate, I did not feel it was, given the severity of Luca’s anxiety. I see 99% of my patients in office and have zero contact outside of our scheduled sessions. However, I have done home visits to patients unable to step outside their homes a handful of times in my 25+ years of practicing and I have attended a baseball championship game after my 17 y/o patient asked me to be there for support.

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So Good!
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2024
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I really enjoyed this story! I’m a huge fan of pen pal books and they are so hard to come by. I was soooo excited to have across this one. From page one I was all in. Luca and Griffin were adorable. I really enjoyed their letters and friendship even after reconnecting after so many years. Life changed drastically for the both of them and even still they were able to write like no time had passed.

No longer the teenie boppers that they used to be, their letters turned very adult and quite interesting. Vibrating Furby keychain interesting. Not gonna lie, that was a bit cringe 🤣 Their chemistry was felt through the pages of letters that they exchanged and it’s only expected that they each wanted more than just letters. Luca was our mental health rep and she was not prepare to find out that Griffin’s world was her absolute worst nightmare. This story was well written and kept me engaged the whole time.

My only complaint was Luca. Mental health is real and I can’t judge anyone for how they handle their trauma, but it became exhausting after a while. Griffin did literally everything he possible could but Luca was just paralyzed by her fears. I get it. I do. But it’s frustrating to read about in a romance book 🤣 It just came off as her not caring enough to step outside of her comfort zone. She was too complacent for my liking. The last quarter of the book was all about her and her fears. Which I struggled with a bit.

Other than that, this book was really good. It definitely gave me my pen pal trip fix.

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Jessica Luongo
"You’re in me. Till the end, It will always be you, my friend."
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2022
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This was a case of a book that I judged by its cover/title and skipped over and over, even though it kept showing up in my ads. I’m not proud of that.
I don’t know what made me finally read/listen to it. But to tell you that I am glad that I did is a gross understatement. It altered my soul. I loved this story so much, but it was the character development and beautiful way it was written that pulled me in, scrambled my emotions, and spit me out (changed, satisfied, and with a smile on my face), only to suck me right back in again (yes, I re-listened IMMEDIATELY after finishing my first listen…I have only ever done that 3 times in my life).

Luca and Griffin were childhood pen pals, having started their letter writing in 2nd grade. Griffin lived in England and Luca was in the U.S., so they knew they would likely never meet in person. This gave them a sort of anonymity which lent itself to confessions and conversations they would never have shared with anyone else. Their correspondence led to a deeper connection that abruptly ended when they were 17, with no explanation from Luca. The story begins 8 years later, when Luca is still working through the aftermath of the event that pulled her away from her childhood friend, and Griffin has moved to the U.S., having achieved his dream and become a famous rockstar. Their relationship resumes when Luca goes to her dad’s old house after his death and discovers a new letter from Griffin, in which he vents his anger and frustration at having been ghosted by her 8 years ago. When she responds with an overdue explanation and apology, Griffin stole my heart when he wrote back. It was PERFECT; he threw his own words back at himself AND showed that he remembered something about Luca from when they were kids.

The story was filled with swoony gestures from Griffin, heartbreaking moments from Luca, and laughter as they fall right back into their friendship. I loved Luca’s sense of humor, despite her struggles. Griffin did so much planning so Luca can join him as he works; how could you not love him?! Then there is the relationship between Luca and her therapist, “Doc”, aka, her only friend in the world. The two of them together is heartwarming and perfect. It showed how hard she worked in her healing process, but also illustrated the type of person she is to befriend a quirky older gentleman.

Unfortunately, despite Griffin’s careful planning, things go wrong on their trip which makes Luca question whether she can realistically be in a relationship with him, and she pulls away. He respects her decision but still checks in with Doc to make sure she is ok and taken care of. Their lifestyle differences seem insurmountable, and the reader is left on pins and needles wondering how it will all play out.

Dirty Letters is so much more than a love story. It shows us that fear is temporary and that only regret will last forever, so we may as well take a leap of blind faith, live in the moment, and enjoy the ride. It teaches us the importance of giving yourself grace and accepting who you are during EACH step of your personal journey. It is a story that will stay a part of my heart for a very long time.

I had the absolute pleasure of listening to the audiobook version of this story and it was a work of art. It goes without saying, but Jacob Morgan narrating in a British accent is not something to be missed! Andi Arndt, as always, is pure perfection. Together, their dual narration highlights all of the heartbreaking emotions in each syllable and I cannot recommend it enough!!

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Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2025
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So this book!!! Well written. The characters personalities and life were in my heart.. I read it straight through and couldn't put it down. It had me smile, laugh and cry. I thank you for touching lives with this amazing story..

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Nicole Acevedo
I'm so happy I stumbled into this book!
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2025
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This book was a delightful surprise! I love a good pen pal story, and this one was especially sweet. Luca is living my dream life: writing in Vermont 🍂, having a pet pig 🐖, and residing in a secluded small town 💕. Griffin is just perfection—he's sweet, funny, British 😍, and a rockstar with a heart of gold. I adore a main character with emotional intelligence! The narration was flawless, and the accent made this an incredibly immersive read.

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Alicia
I don’t know😃
Reviewed in Sweden on August 19, 2022
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I haven’t read it yet 😬 but I think it will be very good. The book itself came in great shape 😊👍🏼

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Wow!
Reviewed in France on November 13, 2019
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I couldn't stop turning the pages. Amazing read.
It was funny, captivating and I felt every word between the characters. A must read!

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Shraddha
Ever green
Reviewed in India on May 3, 2024
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There are no words to describe this one.. absolutely amazing work done by Vi and Penelope. Such a sweet and beautiful love story that can capture anyone's heart. It shows positivity, blind faith. 10 out of 10. Must read.

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Phewww what a saga
Reviewed in Germany on February 1, 2020
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I chose this 5 star rating because this book is deep. Its not your usual story. Theres depth and complexity not only to the story but to the characters as well. Having said that, I found the hero to be a bit idealic but oddly relatable. The book also deals with mental illness which I thought was refreshing. At the end of the book I needed to exhale and literally debrief myself. What a saga. Loved it. The characters were frank with their emotions, there wasn't any of the game playing, just straight forward adult communication. Do yourself a favour and read.

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Reviewed in Italy on August 25, 2022
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Best romance in a long time. Unusual the plot, and so well conceived all the story long. Both characters are special persons, exactly how we dream they should be in a love story. And all those travels throughout USA states, and Doc bird watching, another beautiful person we dream to have in our real leaves.

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love love love! must read if you are a romance reader.

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"You’re in me. Till the end, It will always be you, my friend."

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I'm so happy I stumbled into this book!

I don’t know😃

Wow!

Ever green

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