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Book 2 of 3 in Avalon Bay

Bad Girl Reputation

by Elle Kennedy

Spice 4 out of 5, Spicy4/5 · Spicy: Explicit

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.

Spice
4/5
Burn
Medium
Pages
~343
Ending
HEA

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How spicy is Bad Girl Reputation?

Bad Girl Reputation is a 4 out of 5 on our spice scale: spicy (explicit). Explicit, detailed scenes and several of them. The famous "perfect 4": real plot, real smut. Spice starts around the middle.

  • Steam: Explicit open door
  • Burn: Medium burn
  • When: Spice starts around the middle
  • Pairing: One man, one woman
  • POV: Dual POV (both leads)
  • Ending: Happily ever after

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  • Addiction / substance abuse
  • Death of a loved one
  • Mental illness / anxiety / depression

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    Bad Girl Reputation: quick answers

    How spicy is Bad Girl Reputation?

    Bad Girl Reputation is a 4 out of 5 on our spice scale: spicy (explicit). Explicit, detailed scenes and several of them. The famous "perfect 4": real plot, real smut. Spice starts around the middle.

    Is Bad Girl Reputation a standalone?

    No. Bad Girl Reputation is book 2 of 3 in Avalon Bay. Start with Good Girl Complex. The series is complete.

    What tropes are in Bad Girl Reputation?

    Bad Girl Reputation features second chance, bad boy, small town. It is a medium burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.

    Does Bad Girl Reputation have content warnings?

    Our notes for Bad Girl Reputation include: addiction / substance abuse, death of a loved one, mental illness / anxiety / depression. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.

    What should I read after Bad Girl Reputation?

    If you loved Bad Girl Reputation, try Chasing Lucky by Jenn Bennett, Coach by Devney Perry, Too Hot to Handle by Tessa Bailey. They share its second chance and bad boy energy at a similar spice level.