Book Review: Bad for You (Dirty Deeds #3) by J. Daniels

Bad for You is absolutely one of my favorite reads of 2018 so far! You can bet your bookshelf that when the paperback releases in July, I’ll be getting one. This book was everything!!!

Bad for You (Dirty Deeds #3) by J. Daniels

Shayla Perkins isn’t the kind of girl who makes the same mistake twice, especially when it comes to Sean “Stitch” Molina. So when he gives her the world’s biggest rejection, that’s it—she’s done. Until the sexy, silent, unavailable Sean makes Shay a very personal offer. Of course, it still doesn’t mean he’s interested in her. Or does it?

Sean has done things in life. Bad things. And he’s paid the price. All he wants now is to make up for his past by doing good in the present. And no one deserves more good than Shay. Beautiful on the inside and out, Shay is the kind of woman who should be cared for and protected—especially from a man like Sean. He’s tried to keep his feelings for her in check, but a single, reckless impulse pulls them closer than ever before.

Soon the two are sharing their biggest dreams and satisfying their deepest desires. But what will happen if the only way to truly give one another want they want most . . . is to let each other go?

5 out of 5 stars

There are some stories you feel deep. When you don't pay attention to the Kindle percentage or the time left in the chapter. The words just flow and you absorb them like you're right there, and you're feeling it all. That's what this story did for me. Bad for You was an incredible read that broke me a bit and built me back up. I loved Sean and Shayla’s beautiful friendship and building relationship. It was such a wonderful story of hope and healing and it gets all the stars!

I thought both Sean and Shayla were fantastic characters. Sean's story is harsh and my heart broke for him. Watching him grow and heal was intense and emotional. He had so many things to work through and I couldn't wait for those moments when things started to click for him. I always love a gruff hero, the tortured soul, and the author did a tremendous job with Sean's character. Shayla was bubbly, kind and sweet, there was nothing about this girl I didn't like. She cared deeply and with her whole heart and I loved her tenacity. Together their friendship evolved into something extremely special. I was hooked on their ups and downs and all the special moments. Several times I had to just stop reading and put the book down and just take a moment to absorb it all because some of those moments were just so poignant.

The writing and character development was outstanding. This is my absolute favorite story in the series. The pace was great and I thought it had the best build. I was just filled with so much anticipation and hope as things played out. The angst, the tension, the heat, every detail, it was all prefect to me. There’s also a truly amazing cast of characters from previous books and new ones as well and that helped to make the story that much richer.

J. Daniels did a phenomenal job with this story. 6 stars! I’m just left with so much hope and love, and making me believe we all deserve a second chance and we're all worthy.

Complimentary copy received for honest review.