A Real Good Bad Thing
by Lauren Blakely
Released – 16 November 2023
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Blurb
Enemies turn to lovers, but can they trust each other as they chase the same prize? A sexy romantic comedy adventure from #1 NYT Bestseller Lauren Blakely…
I live my life by three simple rules. Don’t mix business with pleasure. Always work solo. And family comes first.
But when I head to the tropics for a quick job and meet a fiery woman who makes my pulse roar, I can’t resist bending the first rule for her.
Trouble is, after we spend a scorching night together on the beach, I discover she’s my new enemy. The quick-witted and clever beauty is on a treasure hunt for the same damn prize – beating me in a race to find millions in stolen diamonds.
See you later, sexy stranger.
Too bad I keep bumping into my gorgeous rival all over this tropical paradise as we chase clues.
Maybe it’s better to partner up. But the more time we spend together sneaking into nightclubs and art galleries, the harder it is to keep my hands off her. And soon, I’m not just sleeping with my very irresistible enemy.
I’m starting to give her my heart.
That breaks my biggest rule of all. Don’t ever fall in love. Because it always screws you over.
Note: A Real Good Bad Thing is a complete rewrite of the 2016 two-book duet The Jewel Series. The two-book storyline has been rewritten from 3rd person to 1st person, presented now in a complete standalone, and with entirely new characterizations, motivations and dialogue for the MCs, as well as a new location. In short, it’s a new story, inspired by one that is now off sale completely.
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Review
4.5 stars!
A Real Good Bad Thing gives us a fun, sexy, sweet story full of mystery and surprises. It features Ruby, the owner of Ariel’s Island Eco-Adventure Tours, and Jake, a “retrieval expert” who brings back precious items to their rightful owners. Both find themselves at the same bar on Flamingo Key and neither could have imagined that this chance meeting would change their lives.
Ruby and Jake hit it off instantly but it turns out that they are searching for the same thing. However, where Jake’s objective is purely business, Ruby has personal reasons for wanting to find the truth. When it comes to light that Ruby is connected to Jake’s target, they have to figure out if they can work together, otherwise one of them will surely lose.
Ruby and Jake are fantastic together. There’s a spark from the get go but they figure if they work together they should keep it professional. That doesn’t last long because these two are meant to get together. Jake was super sweet and didn’t want to get distracted but he was no match for Ruby. Once he saw her he was a goner, and there was no way Ruby could not fall for Jake. Their connection is palpable and they bring some smokin’ hot sexy times to the story but its so much more than that. It’s wonderful when they open up to each other especially because both have trust issues and have been burned in the past. And those issues do create a little bit of drama but nothing is over the top and most is resolved quickly.
This story is also full of mystery and secrets, and there is a case to crack. I loved the clues and all of the planning that Jake and Ruby had to do. I was surprised by the twists and turns because there was so much I didn’t see coming. It is fast-paced and exciting, and I couldn’t wait to see what happens.
Overall, this was a fun, sexy mystery with a lovable cast and lovable location. I felt immersed in the story and couldn’t put it down.
*ARC generously provided by the author*
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