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Dirty Letters Paperback – November 5, 2019

by Vi Keeland (Author), Penelope Ward (Author)

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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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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Montlake Romance
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 5, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 299 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1542016797
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1542016797
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #104,100 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #36 in Contemporary Women Fiction
- #88 in Billionaires & Millionaires Romance
- #278 in Contemporary Romance (Books)

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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 love this book's story, particularly its beautiful love story that gets deeper as it progresses. Moreover, the book is heartwarming, with customers noting it made them cry at times, and they appreciate the strong bond between the characters. Additionally, the writing quality receives positive feedback, with one customer highlighting the beautiful portrayal of anxiety, and customers enjoy the book's humor. The audio narration also gets praise, with customers noting the perfect voice performance.

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776 customers mention "Story quality"765 positive11 negative

Customers love the story of this book, finding it entertaining and well-crafted, with one customer noting it's a great pen pal narrative.

"...From the first to the last page, I couldn’t put this down. It is relatable and overall, just beautiful...." Read more

"Such a great story. Made me laugh, made me cry, and I smiled a whole lot...there were even a few spicy scenes. Recommend" Read more

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

"This was an adorable cutesy book. I really enjoyed it and it was a quick read. It was funny at times but it also went over some heavy topics...." Read more

406 customers mention "Romance"368 positive38 negative

Customers appreciate the romance in this book, describing it as a beautiful love story that gets even deeper, with one customer noting its intimate moments.

"...Griffin and Luca have a remarkably beautiful relationship that stem from pen to pen. From the first to the last page, I couldn’t put this down...." Read more

"...It was funny at times but it also went over some heavy topics. I loved that they could find a hev and I enjoyed seeing them get there." Read more

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

341 customers mention "Heartwarming"333 positive8 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.

"Such a great story. Made me laugh, made me cry, and I smiled a whole lot...there were even a few spicy scenes. Recommend" 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

"i was up until 4AM in order to finish this book it was really touching and the writing was flowing..." Read more

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

228 customers mention "Character development"217 positive11 negative

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

"...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

"...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

"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

"...Totally wasn’t expecting such a name. I loved her character; the resilience she’s shown despite having gone thru such tragedy, I feel her..." Read more

221 customers mention "Writing quality"208 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.

"...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

"...The authors’ writing is delightfully light and flows effortlessly, making it incredibly easy to get immersed in the story" 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

188 customers mention "Laughter"184 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.

"Such a great story. Made me laugh, made me cry, and I smiled a whole lot...there were even a few spicy scenes. Recommend" 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

"...I really enjoyed it and it was a quick read. It was funny at times but it also went over some heavy topics...." Read more

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

"...It is relatable and overall, just beautiful. P.S. VI Keeland & Penelope Ward, you did so well!..." Read more

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

"This was an adorable cutesy book. I really enjoyed it and it was a quick read. It was funny at times but it also went over some heavy topics...." Read more

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

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Customers enjoy the audio narration of the book, particularly praising the male voice and the narrators' performance.

"...I highly recommend listening to it. It was amazing and Griffins accent was hot. Gotta love a man who will do anything for the women he loves." Read more

"...A shout out to Jacob Morgan. He narrated as Griffin soooo well and the voice is sooo fitting. A perfect choice imo." Read more

"...the freedom and the opportunity to be honest, vulnerable and frank with each other in an unusual and rare way...." 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

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Mandy Oliver
Sun, Moon and Stars
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2025
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You know when there’s a trope and you know how it’s going to end, including the in between? Well Dirty Letters isn’t like that at all.
I was invested as soon as I read the excerpt. Griffin and Luca have a remarkably beautiful relationship that stem from pen to pen. From the first to the last page, I couldn’t put this down.
It is relatable and overall, just beautiful.

P.S. VI Keeland & Penelope Ward, you did so well!

P.P.S. I can’t wait to read another gem!

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Kathy
Loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2025
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Such a great story. Made me laugh, made me cry, and I smiled a whole lot...there were even a few spicy scenes. Recommend

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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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Casey Pipkin
LOVE WITH A ROCK STAR AND MENTAL ILLNESS
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2025
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Mental illness isn’t a weakness or made up and so many folks don’t understand how traumatizing life can be and what that trauma can create. I’m so happy the hero loved her right thru her mental illness.

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shikma m.
perfect and so romantic
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2025
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i was up until 4AM in order to finish this book
it was really touching and the writing was flowing

The authors’ writing is delightfully light and flows effortlessly, making it incredibly easy to get immersed in the story

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Gianna Guido
so cute!
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2025
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This was an adorable cutesy book. I really enjoyed it and it was a quick read. It was funny at times but it also went over some heavy topics. I loved that they could find a hev and I enjoyed seeing them get there.

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Love from Words of a Child.
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2025
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How could you not fall in love with a book about letters that were written from childhood to adulthood. Two kids got to know each other, they became distant, and then they found themselves again together. Difficulties did happen like life does with everybody. Hearts were broken. Hearts were mended. Struggles occurred. And friendships were formed to become not of.

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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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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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Dirty letters
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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Really hood
Reviewed in Germany on May 29, 2025
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Highly recommend this book, deals with sad and difficult topics, but it's always written in encouraging words.
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