Bad Girl Reputation was a great addition to the Avalon Bay series by Elle Kennedy. I recently read Good Girl Complex and really enjoyed it so I was happy to dive into this novel which focused on the other Hartley twin, Evan. Genevieve and Evan have a long complicated history and have a lot of issues to get through individually in order to find a future together. Genevieve ran away from Avalon Bay and Evan in order to get a fresh start - but when her mother's death sends her back to her hometown she has to deal with a lot of bad memories, temptations, and some people who still see her as the "bad girl" always getting into trouble. It was really great to see Evan's growth in this book - it was clear that he was hurt when Gen left town suddenly the year prior - but his feelings for her never diminished. And their chemistry is still amazing. The rest of the Avalon Bay crew from Good Girl Complex are always entertaining - Riley was an amazing addition and provided some extra humor too. Overall Bad Girl Reputation is a really entertaining second chance romance. Definitely recommend! Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the chance to read this novel.

The right reader will relate to this. I think it will be too niche for our libraries.

Personally stopped at 10% as I’m not a fan of toxic relationships and both Evan and Gen seem toxic for each other. There are some sweet bits, so I hope the end is redeeming.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martins Press for the ARC.

When I was approved for this ARC I was basically Tom Cruise jumping on Oprah's couch levels of excited. I am an Elle Kennedy fan because every single book I read by her affirms in my mind she is one of the best new adult romances authors out there.

What Elle Kennedy does best is take the general romance outlines that are out there, the very basic trope set up, second chance romance, and places it in a complete world full of rich side characters. I would read a romance book about every single side character in this fictional town.

Evan was definitely not my favourite book boyfriend, I actually found him to be very immature and I didn't love that his growth came within such a short period of time after a long history of doing the opposite. I would have preferred for the growing up to take place while Gen was away so its seemed more genuine rather than coming across as an act to win the girl.

I wish I had more to say, but all my notes are just different variations of "Elle Kennedy is the best". Even when I don't like the characters I love how she tells the romance with a sense of realism but still as a grandiose epic romance.

Lastly, Harrison deserved better.

Wow this book definitely does not disappoint! A second chance romance between bad girl Genevieve and bad boy Evan you can’t help but get sucked in it’s sexy, funny, and heartwarming all at the same time

Elle Kennedy did it again for me. I thought I was in love with Cooper Hartley but here comes Evan proving me wrong! I absolutely loved this story and the transition the characters went through. Evan's personality and his love for Gen pulled on my heart the whole way through. Thank you so much for this ARC! I enjoyed every minute.

⁹This was such a cute story about personal growth and second chances!

Gen and Evan have been on and off again since they were teenagers. They lived life to the extreme, always looking for trouble. After an unfortunate run in with law, Gen decides it is time to grow up and take control of her life and actions. She skips town without saying goodbye and only returns for her mother's funeral a year later.

Sparks fly when Gen and Evan reunite, but Gen fears being with Evan means giving up on her personal growth and falling back into old habits. Evan is supportive, however, and even puts work into improving himself, too. Ultimately Evan helps her come to terms with the fact that there is a balance between growth and losing who you are as a person. That it is ok to have fun and let loose responsibly.

There were quite a few serious topics in this book: problematic law enforcement, neglectful parents, drug and substance abuse problems, self improvement, and the difficulties of forgiveness. The story occasionally feels a bit bogged down with these heavy topics, but there are quite a few lighthearted moments, too.

My only criticism is that every single conflict worked itself out quickly in the end. Don't get me wrong, I want the characters to have their HEA, but conflicts in life are never wrapped up so prettily.

I enjoyed this read and recommend it. Evan and Gen's chemistry is 🔥. It can be read as a standalone even though it is part of a series. I didn't read the first book and didn't feel like I missed anything.

🌶🌶.5/5
⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC copy in exchange for my review.

This book is everything you need..

Thanks to Net Galley I received an ARC.

You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll wonder where half the day went as you read it. This second chance, dual POV, small town romance will swift you off your feet and entertain you from the very first sentence to the last. I really love this book, Elle Kennedy, you did it again. This book is a instant buy for me.

I LOVE ELLE KENNEDY!!! I read Good Girl Complex a while ago and couldn’t wait for this book! Bad Girl Reputation certainly didn’t disappoint! I love a good second chance romance story!! 100% invest in this book!

I didn’t think I could love this book anymore than I did “ Good Girl Complex” turns out I was wrong. I’m completely blown away by how fast I devoured this book. Nobody’s doing it like Kennedy that’s for sure. Although I would certainly be satisfied by reading her grocery list tbh. I loved the writing (as always) as well as the characters. The book was so magical, I am obsessed!!
Can’t wait to read more from Kennedy:)))

Thank you so muchhh netgalley and publishing for providing me an early copy!!

Elle Kennedy has always been my top favorite author so I knew this book would not disappoint. This was my first second chance romance, and the bar is set so high! Gen and Evan were so much fun to read about,. The progression through their relationship of growing up and maturing together was so great to follow and was perfectly written. I can't wait to talk about this book with everyone when it's released!

I really enjoy Elle Kennedys' writing style a lot. I knew after reading Good Girl Complex I was going to love this book too. Gen and Evans chemistry was off the charts! This second chance romance brings all the fire and angst I was hoping for!

I did not enjoy this story. The terminology used for women was outdated and in my opinion offensive. The characters were very juvenile and their actions were line with children.

Bad Girl Reputation was a quick read that had me a bit confused because I didn’t read the first one. Regardless, I enjoyed Gen and Evan’s relationship and the setting.

After reading Good Girl Complex, I expected to like Bad Girl Reputation, but even coming in with high expectations, this book surprised me in a wonderful way. Gen and Evan had a disastrous on and off romance until Gen abruptly left. When sad circumstances force Gen to come back to Avalon Bay, their chemistry runs as hot as ever, but can they change the bad decisions from their past? I loved how strong Gen was. She made hard decisions that put her well-being first and took and honest look at herself and changed for the better. Evan is impulsive and immature, yet he understood what Gen needed and became better to be worthy of her. This story had sizzling chemistry, fantastic character development, and made me laugh out loud several times, but mostly it was a very romantic second chance that put a huge smile on my face.

Perfect story about second chances and growing up. Loved seeing what Mac and Cooper were up to as well.

Wow! I loved Evan and Gen's story so much. I think the previous book in this series, Good Girl Complex did a great job of setting up the characters to allow for an even better second book. Evan and Gen find themselves in a place I think a lot of twenty -something year olds find themselves where they find it is time to grow up and that potentially means growing pains for the relationships around you. I loved that Gen grew as an individual and stuck to her guns with her new found sobriety and I loved Evan's story line between his volunteering and his relationship with his mom. I found this to be very light hearted and several times I found myself laughing out loud. I hope to see this series continue with Wyatt and to see Mac and Gen run the hotel a little.

This small town, long time love was a great story. Of course there was a happy love ending but what I truly loved about this book is how both Gen and Evan really needed to find themselves before truly falling in love with each other.

They grew up hand in hand, making all the mistakes and trouble together but Gen leaves suddenly and comes home when a tragedy happens in the family. The connection is there with her and Evan but something is missing.

The small town love and connection is great and I truly enjoyed this read!

Bad Girl Reputation-book review
⭐️⭐️⭐️✨/5

“𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕜𝕤 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥’𝕤 𝕒𝕟 𝕚𝕟𝕤𝕦𝕝𝕥, 𝕓𝕦𝕥 𝕀 𝕕𝕠𝕟’𝕥 𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕕 𝕒 𝕓𝕚𝕥. 𝕄𝕪 𝕞𝕒𝕤𝕔𝕦𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕚𝕥𝕪 𝕚𝕤 𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕣𝕖𝕝𝕪 𝕚𝕟 𝕒𝕔𝕥𝕖𝕕. 𝕀’𝕕 𝕗𝕠𝕝𝕝𝕠𝕨 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕒𝕤𝕤 𝕒𝕟𝕪𝕨𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖”

This is a funny, heart tugging story about a second chance at love. This story follow
Gen and Evan who have been on again off again since high school. Something occurs and Gen wants to get away from her rebellious lifestyle so she lacks up and leaves. One year later Gen returns for her moms funeral and is thrown back into her old world. Can she keep up her new found “good girl” way of life. Can her and Evan navigate their relationship and work things out this timely will they both drag each back down their rebellious road?

This was a super fun, quick, romantic read. This is the second book in the Avalon series following twin brother Copper and Evan. I have not yet tea Good Girl Reputation, but still loved this book.I would recommend this to Elle Kennedy lovers for a quick fun read. Thank you to Netgallery and St.Martian Press for this arc.

If there's anyone who has small-town love down, it's Elle Kennedy. After reading GOOD GIRL COMPLEX, I became an auto-buy fan of hers. I love her angsty love challenges and the passion she puts into her books. In this book, Evan and Genevieve are so fun, and I love a good second chance romance. Hooked!

✨Review✨
Summer is almost upon us which means it is the perfect time to dive into some beach reads!
🌞Plot: Reformed bad girl, Genevieve West, returns to her home town to help out with the family business after her mom passes away. She is met with her old life and her wild child ways when she sees her on again/off again boyfriend Evan Hartley. Gen is determined to stay on course and leave her past behind, but cannot seem to lose the connection to Evan after all these years.
🌞My Thoughts: Bad Girl Reputation was exactly what you want in a summer rom com. The tension and chemistry between the two main characters is off the charts. I did enjoy the growth of Gen and Evan as they both make changes in their lives for the better as they realize the bad girl/boy act can only take them so far. The only issue I had was pacing of the story, it started off strong but then meandered into subplots that did not hold my attention until I was hooked again at the end.

Final thought: Read Bad Girl Reputation if you are looking for a light read with more heart than expected.

⭐️⭐️⭐️- Liked It

Thank you so much to Net Galley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC! The pub date is October 4th, 2022 🎉