Decently good, took a couple try’s to get started but had some good jokes. Lots of spicy moments 😉 all in all not bad. Quick easy read

I love some of Elle Kennedy's books such as the Off-Campus series. I could not get enough of that series! I, however, just could not get into this book. I felt like it was slow and the romance was not good in my opinion. I was so excited to read this one but it was so underwhelming.
*thank you to netgalley for an arc.

Okay this is gonna sound crazy but I loved this one even more than the first one. I’m so so happy that we get another book. I’m really looking forward to it.

Gen wants to leave behind the bad girl reputation she had. When she returns home she is determined to stay away from her ex, Evan ,who helped foster that reputation. Evan has other intentions,and wholeheartedly goes after reuniting with Gen. A fun and sexy read.

This is the second book in the series and I think it was fair. I liked Gen and how she struggled to be a bad girl turned good. I don't care much for the cast of the series. I would say it was a fast read and I would purchase it for my library.

Good Girl Complex was my very first Elle Kennedy book and OH MY GOSH how in the world did I wait this long to read her books?! I've had tons of friends rave over how much they love the Off-Campus & Briar U series, but I decided to hop in and read her newest series first. And I am SO glad I did. I finally get the hype. And believe it or not, Bad Girl Reputation was even better!

The second chance trope? COME ON. Bad Girl Reputation had me obsessed from the minute I opened the first page of the book. I've seen some less-than-stellar reviews on this series, and I honestly don't quite understand that. If you're a romance fan in the first place, this is a great read to just sit back and soak in another world. I had a good idea that I would love Genevieve and Evan’s push-pull, angsty, in-out relationship more than Evan’s twin Cooper and Mackenzie’s story from Good Girl Complex, and I was so right. Their attraction is explosive and magnetic and kept me on the edge of my seat.

I honestly cannot wait until the third book of the series, The Summer Girl, comes out in July 2023!

I’ve enjoyed the Avalon Bay series because it doesn’t take itself too seriously. This book feels to me like a classic 2000s teen/young adult drama like 90210 or One Tree Hill. I’m along for the ride with the messy characters to see what random, crazy events they get into.

I enjoyed getting more info on Gen and Evan’s on again/off again slightly toxic relationship. Throughout the book, that toxicity lessens and they develop a healthier, more adult relationship.

As per usual, I could do without the third act breakup, but what can you do!

I wanted to like this but the story felt very dated. A lot of old tropes and very little character growth. It's not the worst story I've read, but it's far from a favorite too. Maybe I was just not in the mood for this one right at this time? Sometimes I get burned out on certain kinds of stories and this may be part of that. It wasn't so bad I wouldn't recommend it at all. It's an easy read... If you're looking for a light fluffy story this fits that bill.

Genevieve has returned to Avalon Bay and finds out that time doesn’t heal all wounds. Her ex, Evan, is determined to win her back no matter what

Elle Kennedy’s stories are usually full of angst and emotion and drama, and this book is no different.

If you like small-town, second chance romance, you won’t be disappointed.

We all watched the drama unfold about Even in good girl complex and I was HERE for his story.

Genevieve and Evan have some MAJOR history, that she tried hard to forget when she left home, but after being forced back into town for her mothers funeral, she is instantly thrown back into his radar.

Evan is working on ditching his bad boy behaviors to show Gen how good they can be together + I loved watching their story unfold.

Second chance romance for the win!!!

I enjoyed the book. I love a good second chance romance and I have been promoting it in my store. It’s on my spicy booktok table. It’s a very refreshing read as the characters personalities are different from what I generally read from my romance book. The book sells well and we are constantly reordering the book into our store.

I had mixed feelings around Good Girl Complex — specifically the cliched characterizations and dated gender tropes — but I like Elle Kennedy, so I wanted to see if Bad Girl Reputation showed any growth. Unfortunately, it kept a lot of the elements I disliked about the first book (I cringe every time a man calls Mackenzie "princess"), while also adding in a pretty toxic relationship.

Honestly, I can't tell you if Gen and Evan learned to treat each other better (I hope they did!), but I didn't stick around to find out. I was so put off by their immaturity and how much they weaponized jealousy that this got bumped into the DNF pile.

As I said, I generally really like Elle Kennedy, but I don't know how much longer I'll keep reading her books if they dependably portray icky relationships and casual sexism in a way that's borderline aspirational.

I loved this one for different reasons than the first one. I definitely liked the relationship between Gen and Evan better than Mac and Cooper. The second chance romance theme was wonderfully executed.

I was lucky to receive an advance copy of Bad Girl Reputation by Elle Kennedy from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for my honest review and opinion. This is book #2 in the series and you can read it as a stand alone but I recommend reading book #1 first. I enjoyed this book and found it to be a fun, easy read. I really like Elle Kennedy's style of writing. A for sure must read.

I didn't realize this was part of a series which makes me want to read book 1 .this book is angst friends to lovers to enemies to frie ds to lovers... its quite the delivery. I loved how even poor decisions were never apologized for they were owned and used to develop the characters. Itas broke some of those thoughts we have that we must be perfect and we can never just be us down. Loved this great little quick read

Oh the angst!

After a bunch of bad choices, Genevieve fled home and old temptations in hopes of learning new patterns. But long before she was ready, her mother’s death brought her back to Avalon Bay… and back her most dangerous temptation, Evan.

Gen and Evan were always been drawn to each other. But are they good for each other?

Kennedy knows how to write spice, and there’s no doubt that the chemistry is hot between these two. Each connection was full of urgent wanting, and the pull between them was undeniable.

Unfortunately, miscommunication is my least favorite trope, and this plotline relies heavily on it. I think I could’ve overlooked how immature and messy both characters were portrayed, but the constant miscommunication left me frustrated.

It was sort of hard for me to really connect with the characters, since they are rather immature and I can't fully understand the reasoning behind their actions. Overall the books was an entertaining read, and it takes you out of your head for a bit. I did like the characters' (Gen and Evan) chemistry throughout the book--the push and pull between the two of them. That really kept me going when reading the book. Thank you to NETGALLEY for providing me with this ARC!

Not as good as the other Elle Kennedy books I’ve read, I expected more spice and to like the characters more. It was hard to root for them to be together when I didn’t feel they should end up together.

Quick light read for those looking for an escape. The characters seem immature and their connection is mostly physical and not super deep, but it is good for those looking for a release from reality.

This was a cute second chance romance! However I enjoyed book 1 in the Avalon bay series way more. I didn't really love Evan and Genevieve together. But I'll still read another book in this series because it was still a good story, just wasn't my favorite.

Thank you NetGalley for the arc!