Bad Seed by Sharon Sala has two distinct stories of individuals but by the end the main two characters stories tie completely together. It is the fifth book in the Jubilee, Kentucky Series and why this is Brendan Pope’s story. He is no way the “bad seed” but he does a an unwanted individual who is. Along with him, Harley Banks finds that she has a couple of “bad seeds” after her.

An addictive series as a whole, this was also a compelling read. I always like how the guilty get caught and punished and the good guys win in the end. That is exactly how this story goes with help from family. The last of the brothers to find his happily ever after, Bad Seed is not a story to be missed.

We have arrived at the end of the Jubilee series with Bad Seed and Brendan Pope's story was a good way to wrap things up. First I will say that if you haven't read the other books in the series that Bad Seed stands alone however, there are a lot of interconnected characters and this series is truly best read in order. Brendan is the head pastry chef at a resort in Jubilee and that's where he meets private investigator Harley Banks. She's just wrapped up a big case and is now working on another one when these two meet and sparks fly. Harley has no idea that trouble is following her to Jubilee but she also doesn't know that Brendan and the rest of the Pope family will be there to support her in any way that she needs. I am so sad that this series has come to an end but Bad Seed wraps up everything nicely. I don't give away spoilers so I will just say that it was told from dual POV and had all the heart, humor and emotions that I love in a Sharon Sala book. I can't wait to read what she'll be giving us next.

Lots of drama in this novel of romantic suspense. I liked the role reversal from the trope- this time it's Brendan who is a pastry chef and Harley the tough forensic auditor/PI. Thanks to netgalley for the arc. I'd not read the earlier books in this series but it worked fine as a standalone. This is one with insta-love but it's a good read for a lazy day.

Bad Seed is the fifth book in the heartwarming Jubilee, Kentucky series. This book features Brendan Pope and Harley Banks. Brendan is a pastry chef that just wants to create delicious treats and find a woman to love forever. Harley is the damsel in distress, or is she. Harley and Brendan meet at the hotel he works in and he is compelled to help Harley.

I thoroughly enjoyed this story! Sharon Sala is unique in her ability to weave a moving story that you don’t want to stop reading. If you haven’t read the rest of the series, I highly recommend reading those before you pick up this book. This series is a winner!

This one was hard to read/finish. It’s the story of Harley a PI/Forensic auditor and Brendan a pastry chef. She goes to investigate something at the hotel Brendan works at and, amongst a ton of extraneous explosion and a billion unrelated and unnecessary segments from other characters, they fall in love in like two days after spending like five hours together and get engaged after like a week.

I really wanted to love this book, like it had some grate foundations for an amazing romance and mystery but it feel flat on both, instead of focusing on our two main protagonist, it’s just muddled with so many other characters and side stories.

After they get together there’s like an hour more of just odd unnecessary after plot stuff. It all just made it feel very rushed and wasn’t for me. It might be an easier or more likeable read if you’ve read the other books in this series and have some sort of investment with the characters. But for me, it’s a no, and only finished it because I hate DNFing a book.

Hopefully although we have come to the end of the 4 brother series, we will keep finding out about other relatives. I really like this town and series,

It has been a joy to read this series and catch up with all of the family of Jubilee. Brendan and Harley's story is wonderful. So many bad seeds. I laughed because the title is singular when it should have been plural. So much love and suspense wrapped up in one book.

Wonderful book, sadly probably the end to this series.

The last of the Pope brothers, Brendan, lives a quiet life, head pastry chef at a local hotel and spends time off with his extended family in Jubilee. Harley Banks, an investigator is hired to audit and investigate happenings at the hotel, and the two meet. There are multiple storylines in this book, stalking, trafficking, murder and deceit, all impacting Harley, Brendan and the family.

I have completely enjoyed this series as well as prior series by Sharon Sala, and I am already looking forward to the next creation. The stories are well-written, and the reader becomes vested in the outcomes as the series’ evolve over time. You see the characters grow, children are born and grow up. Highly recommend.

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, but my opinions are my own.

Sharon Sala brings us back to Jubilee and the Pope family. We meet Harley Banks when she comes over to investigates Serenity Inn where head pastry chef Brendan Pope works. There is an instant attraction as he helps her with the investigation. Meanwhile, she has become a loose string from the last investigation she helped with and has become a target to ensure that their operation can still go forward. Brendan and Harley must work together against time as a killer has come to Jubilee to solve not just one but two investigations. Will they be able to solve them while dodging the killer who is after her? Will these investigations bring them closer together, or will their stubbornness work against them?

Sharon Sala brings us back to the Jubilee series and we meet up with Brendan Pope and his life as the head pastry chef at Serenity Inn. Because we have been there before, it feels like we are visiting with the people we had met before and we get to catch up with them. You get to follow along with Brendan and Harley as they maneuver around those who are wanting to hurt them as well as the everyday hurdles that life seems to throw at them. You keep wanting to turn the page to see what happens next and what they do while hoping that their story keeps going. I look forward to reading more from this author and getting to visit friends from Jubilee.

I have read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I would like to thank NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Casablanca | Sourcebooks Casablanca for this privilege.

Bad Seed by Sharon Sala (Jubilee, Kentucky #5) 4 stars

This looks like the last Pope Brother book and it features Brendan Pope, the youngest of the Pope Brothers. A pastry chef by trade, this motorcycle riding hunk is paired with Harley Banks, a private investigator/auditor. There are multiple story lines involving the main characters with the typical Sharon Sala flare. The good guys prevail and the bad guys either end up dead or punished. You get to visit characters from the previous book for a view of their current lives. Heartwarming, adventurous and a vintage Sharon Sala. If you liked her other books, you will like this one.

Thank you Netgalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for this ARC.

Emotional, tense romantic suspense. I am never disappointed by this author and I can't stop reading her books. This book is about Brendan Pope and he may finally find his own true love. I couldn't put the book down but it is a lengthy story so I excitedly read it in two sittings. I love the characters and they are kind and down to earth. The plot is chock full of suspense building and you feel the action in your bones!

Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. Hailey is traveling to Kentucky for her next case. She is an accountant whose specialty in weeding out corruption. She meets Brendan who she likes. I enjoyed this book and can't wait to read her next one.

Recomiendo leer los libros anteriores, ya que se mencionan eventos previos que están directamente relacionados con los sucesos de este libro. Además, hay varios puntos de vista de diferentes personajes, lo que puede resultar confuso al principio, ya que a veces cuesta identificar quién es quién.

No me convenció completamente, sobre todo porque muchos personajes tienen su propio punto de vista y siento que me quitaban protagonismo a Harley y Brendan, pero al mismo tiempo, la autora logró despertar mi curiosidad por leer toda la serie.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I was in need of a break from Romantasy, so I saw this and added it to my TBR. I haven't read anything by this author before, and I have to change that after reading this. I really enjoyed her writing style, it really grabbed me and dragged me into the story. The characters were all interesting, I loved Brendan. This was definitely a fun read and I recommend this book if you need a break.

This is a fantastic book! I was shocked by the ending, and was gripping to find out the whole book. It kept me on the edge of my seat. Absolultely phenomenal! Well done Sharon Sala, looking forward to reading more of your books.

It was great to go back to Jubilee and see what the Pope family has been up. PI Harley has come to town to do an audit on the books at a local hotel, but her last case seems to have followed her. Human trafficking, a psychotic stalker, fraud and a romance. What more could you ask for in a book. This is a great series and I have enjoyed all of them. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

I was happy to visit Jubilee,Ky and the Pope family again. It was love at first site between pastry chef Brendan Pope and private investigator Harley Banks. It wasn’t smooth sailing because a hitman was after her. Lots of romance and suspense. I also was happy to catch up with the other Pope brothers and their families. I loved this book and this series.

What an adventure reading this book was. The characters are wonderful. Brendan and Harley are a wonderful and fun couple. Harley has managed to ensnare herself in quite a bit of danger. The relationships in the book are fascinating. Sharon Sala has a unique way of writing about people and their choices and how one pays for their wrong choices. Her books always leaves me happy and smiling.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

Romance in a small town where almost everyone is family - add in human traffickers, corporate fraud and intrigue, a psychopathic stalker, and a paid assassin, all revolving around two people hit by Cupid's arrow on sight. A lot of simmer, little spice, and quite a bit of emotions.