Bad Girl Reputation
An Avalon Bay Novel
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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
LOVED IT
This book is spicy and a page turner. The plot is great and I love the characters development. Very lovely. 10/10
Amazing
Amazing book!!! Love the passion and tension btw evan and gen.
A Sizzling &Soul Deep Connection!
Bad Girl Reputation (Avalon Bay Series # 2) by Elle Kennedy.
Oh my, this story pulled at my heartstrings from the very first page and kept me captivated until the end. This second chance romance is a story full of drama, that really put me in the mind of these characters, making me feel their joy, their pain, their love, their lust, their fear, their anger, and their understanding, as they try to find their way.
It is about circumstances of our childhood that can shape us into the adults we become, how they can make us feel about ourselves, and how they stay with us. A story about redemption, forgiveness, second chances and the difficulties that come with shedding your past and trying to be a better version of yourself.
This was hard at times to watch Evan and Genevieve’s journey. I loved how hard she had worked and how she wanted to show everyone who she was now. How she had changed. How far she had come while she had been away. I could easily see how deeply they cared for each other. But watching him rise to the challenge to be a better person in order to be worthy of her was exhilarating and beautiful to watch.
The push and pull, their steamy banter, their sizzling chemistry and the rollercoaster ride of emotions was everything that I want and need in a great romance. So settle back and get ready for all the feels. Loved it!!
Received an early copy and this is my honest review.