Bad Girl Reputation
An Avalon Bay Novel
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4.1 • 395 Ratings
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
*USA Today bestseller*
Bestselling author Elle Kennedy returns to Avalon Bay in this sexy second chance story about two exes who can't stay away from each other, Bad Girl Reputation.
When former bad girl Genevieve West returns home for her mother’s funeral, she’s prepared to keep her distance from her ex-boyfriend, Evan Hartley. Their history is rife with turbulence. And passion. A heck of a lot of passion...which she’s trying desperately to forget.
But it’s impossible not to run into Evan in the small coastal town where they once ran wild. And the moment she sees her gorgeous ex again, it’s clear to Gen that Evan is still as unruly, sexy, and irresistible as ever. This time around, however, she’s resolved to walk a new path. No more partying. No more foolish mistakes. Her plan is to temporarily remain in town to help her father run his business, but the second he finds somebody else, she’s out of there.
Evan has other ideas. He knows they can be good together, but he just has to convince Genevieve of that, even if it means turning over a new leaf himself. But can a bad reputation ever truly be shed? Do second chances really work? Genevieve and Evan are about to find out.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
When former "bad girl" Genevieve West returns home for her mother's funeral, she's tempted to fall back into her wayward ways in Kennedy's delicious sequel to Good Girl Complex. Twenty-two-year-old Gen has turned over a new leaf in the year since she left Avalon Bay, quitting drinking and getting her life together. Most of the townspeople are willing to chalk up her former misbehavior as teen antics, but sheriff's deputy Rusty Randall has reasons for not letting it go. During a drunken night out, he assaulted Gen, and, in retaliation, she blew up his marriage. Now that Gen's back in town, Rusty's out for revenge. But he's not her main concern. That would be her ex-boyfriend, Evan Hartley, whom she abandoned without a word. Evan still loves Gen and hopes they can pick up where they left off—but Gen won't let him lead her back down a bad path. To prove himself, Evan must reform. Evan's growth from party boy to worthy romance hero is a joy to witness, especially as, along the way, he reminds Gen that having fun is not a crime. The duo's unbreakable connection comes through on every page with palpable chemistry and an even stronger emotional connection. This will-they-won't-they offers a fun balance of life lessons and steamy sex scenes.
Customer Reviews
Great!!
Loved this book but after reading the first one of the trilogy I expected more action and drama! Overall a great read though!!
Not as good as the first
I found it a little slow and hard to get through. It didn’t pull attention or have as good a story line as the first book. A decent read but if it was the first book I wouldn’t have bothered with the second. Evan and Gen’s characters just weren’t as enjoyable read as Cooper and Mac’s.
Bad girl finds a better bent
I’m appreciative of the wild child with her sharp edges of passion finding a healthier path to cut, but not becoming dulled down.
Well done, including the moms in this mix.
Thanks for a good laugh out loud and thoughtful story.