(Avalon Bay #2)
by Elle Kennedy
October 4, 2022
Goodreads Summary:
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.
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.
Review
I normally don't read sequels without having read the first book but since Bad Girl Reputation was about different characters and I love a good second chance plot, I dove into it. The story was emotional but repetitive at times.
Purely from a romance perspective, I liked Bad Girl Reputation. With a shared past like Genevieve and Evan's, it was no wonder they were scorching hot whenever they got together. What frustrated me though was the amount of time she spent pushing him away only to jump him again. The two of them were clearly going in circles. Gen seriously needed to make up her mind. Good thing I was entertained by their flirty banter.
I appreciate a character who can recognize they need to change. Genevieve's redemption arc was a success I loved witnessing. Through her actions- making amends with the people she wronged and proactively working on balancing her life- I could feel her sincerity.
Despite some mixed feelings, Bad Girl Reputation delivered a sexy second chance love story. It was full of chemistry and history. I definitely recommend this book for readers who enjoy angsty romances.
*I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and not affected in any way. Any quotes included in my review were taken from the copy I received.
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