Good Intentions

Welcome to Paradise #2

by S.L. Scott

Book 2 in the Welcome to Paradise Series
Our eyes meet and we spend a moment looking into the others', reading the fear and the love that mingles within. I die inside knowing that I won't get to see her face every day. I can't help myself when it comes to her.
I have faith our love can overcome the obstacles that will undoubtedly arise, but I still worry... Will our good intentions be good enough?

Genres: New Adult, Romance, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Family, Amazon, College

334 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 9, 2013

About the author

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, S.L. Scott, writes character driven, heart-racing suspense, and swoony romances that will leave you glued to the page. With stories ranging from witty beach reads to heart wrenching and heart healing, her stories are highly regarded as emotional, relatable, and captivating.

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Reviews

[Vilma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whereas Good Vibrations had a light-hearted, humorous, angsty, summer-fun-infused tone, Good Intentions had more of what I tend to connect with... deeper feelings, more character development, more intensity... and well, trouble in paradise. I loved the sense that what started as a summer fling has now developed into an actual relationship laden with very real problems and feelings that are starting to take root in the hearts of our hero and heroine. I'm the type of reader who gravitates to books featuring well-developed characters with complex and intensely felt emotions, whose growth you can almost see on the page. This sequel made big strides in giving me what I was looking for and I loved seeing the deepening romance between Evan and Mallory, as they continue to grow, shake off the sands of a short-lived affair and take the difficult next steps to be together beyond the close of the summer.

"Our lips meet, and under a full Hawaiian moon, that kiss tells me were were always meant to be more than a fling in paradise. That summer, we became forever."

Last we read in Good Vibrations, Mallory and Evan admit that their feelings have developed into something more than just a casual thing. With Mallory's impending departure back to Colorado, however, their future is burdened with questions and insecurities.

“I want to make sure I’m with him for the right reasons. The chemistry is there and I never question that. I think his commitment to me is there. I love him, but I don’t want to end up hurting him either. I can’t be with him because I think I can save him. I don’t want to be his savior... I want to be his partner.”

At the beginning, old threats re-appear in a big way, making both Mallory and Evan question mutual trust, but with time apart, clearer thoughts prevail and secrets are revealed setting them on the right course. During this time of turmoil, I really loved the more intense moments that really made me connect with their romance a little more. Their emotions felt honest and profound.

“My heart is soaring as everything becomes so clear in that moment. Evan is everything that matters. He’s mine and I’m his and all of our good intentions are good enough.”

I think in a sense, the trouble they have in the first part of the book is cathartic and necessary to their progression. It frees Evan from old guilt he's been shouldering and it forces them to realize how important they are to each other... how much they need to communicate more... how much love they truly feel.

“I should’ve told you before now, before the party. I felt it. I always felt it. When I made you those promises that we’d be together, that was my heart speaking to yours, not just words. I’m in love with you, Mallory, and I should’ve exposed my true feelings a long time ago instead of internalizing them.”

I have to say I am loving the Evan that is emerging and growing. I sometimes felt he was a bit childish and too carefree for his age in the first book, but in Good Intentions, I really had a better understanding of his struggles with his past, with his family, and with his own future. I was glad to see him tell himself that he needed to get it together and figure out what he was going to do with the rest of his life. And although Mallory herself is also going through some personal growth, I think she somehow gave him the focus he needed. Evan was a lot more expressive in this book, and I liked seeing him so vulnerable and loving.

"She's everything I never thought I'd find in a girl. I love her."

I thought Mallory also did a great job of forcing transparency between them. Throughout the book, she makes herself, and Evan, have those hard, but necessary conversations.

"Do you think we have a strong enough foundation for us to last when we're apart?"

I thought that S.L. Scott did a really excellent job with pacing too. You had some big-time drama where I was able to revel in the intensity of those scenes, then you had moments of quiet bliss as their romance evolved, giving Evan and Mallory a well-deserved chance to just be happy with each other.

“We spend the next two weeks talking, laughing, sharing and exploring. We don’t fight. There aren’t even tiny moments of irritation. We’re happy. It is as simple as that. It seems that all of the hurdles that once stood in our way have been jumped and left in the past.”

But then, of course, you have Mallory's imminent move back to Colorado, which punctuates the feeling of dread towards the end of the book, bringing all the doubts to the forefront as they could no longer be ignored or shoved aside for another day.

“I’ve never loved anyone like this before. I don’t even allow myself to think about you leaving because my heart aches and my mind goes into some kind of freakish negative overdrive thinking about every possible thing that can hurt us or separate us.”

And once they are forced apart and aided through the dual POV of the book, we get to better comprehend the thoughts, feelings and motivations of Evan and Mallory individually and I think there is a lot of goodness in there. I was particularly captivated by the warring feelings inside of Evan. He's a lot more complex than I originally thought and I think we have yet to see his full character arc.

Overall, I was really impressed with this heartfelt sequel. While it was true to itself, keeping with some light humor and big-time steam, I honestly thought it was even better than the first! I definitely felt more connected to the story and its characters. S.L. Scott's vivid writing, solid pacing and sharper character development made me feel everything much more strongly. In the end, we don't exactly have a cliffhanger, but we are left with a lingering question to ponder until book 3...

“Am I enough? I need to know."

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[Tricia Santos · Rating 5 out of 5]

So, I am officially in love with Evan Ashford. If I wasn’t before with Good Vibrations, there is no doubt about it now. He’s a changed man. But, more on that later. Good Intentions is completely different, yet exactly the same as Good Vibrations. For starters, they both start off with a bang (literally and figuratively). For those who read Good Vibrations, you know that Mallory ends up sleeping with Evan right when she gets to Hawaii. I mean, can I just be Mallory? Anyway, Good Intentions starts off with MAJOR drama. Maybe a fight as well. I can say that the first 100 pages of Good Intentions is exactly like its predecessor in that we see the fragility of Mallory and Evan’s relationship. Again, we see the whole “when it’s good for them, it’s fanfreakingtastic and when it’s bad, they bring the whole world down with them” kind of thing they got going on, however this rollercoaster only really goes on in the beginning of the novel. After the first 100 pages, it almost felt like a different book. But in a good way. There are new challenges for them, and twists and turns that had me squealing and then wailing.

The best part about their dramatic almost break-ups is when they make up. And I’m not just talking about the sex, although that part is even better than it already was if that’s possible. When they work it out, they become stronger and we cautiously have more hope that they’ll survive the summer. Yup, this one is about summer coming to an end and what Evan and Mallory are supposed to do after. So sad, I know. I was actually surprised at how much we get to see after their time in paradise is over, but you won’t see me complaining. In the remaining days of their perfect little bubble, they make up for all the time they spent away from each other and then some. It was all so unbelievably romantic and breathtaking. Evan and Mallory are just so new and the emotions are so intense and real that it makes them a little unstable. I hate it, but at the same time I love it. I have no choice but to root for them the whole way, yet every time I turn the page I am scared of what S.L. will put Evan, Mallory, and myself through. As short of a time that they’ve been together, they have already conquered so much. Those feels! *sigh* I can’t help but feel that the characters are so realistic. Despite the dreamy, paradise theme of the series, S.L. Scott manages to put some healthy doses of reality in there that make the characters feel relatable. And boy do I feel for them. I usually fly through books because if I’m in the middle of a good book, I can’t concentrate on anything else. However, I had to stop and take breaks multiple times because of all the aww-moments. Evan should come with a warning if you ask me.

Now we’re to the part where I talk about how Evan reduced me to a pile of Trish goo. I have a weakness for sweet-talking men, and Evan pretty much takes the cake on this one. I think one of the big reasons, I fell so hard for Evan this time around is that he took me off-guard. He’s grown up, which I know sounds strange seeing as the two novels basically take place back-to-back. The most obvious change is that he is no longer the playboy of the island. Yet, that has a lot of other implied meanings. In Good Vibrations, we saw a lot of indecisiveness and although Evan will never admit it, there was also fear. He knew Mallory was a game-changer, even before he was ready to accept it. He ran away from his emotions. In Good Intentions, he has accepted what Mallory is to him, and he wants to be a better person. A man deserving of Mallory. He wants them to work out in the long run. He’s as sexy as ever, maybe even more because love makes everything more attractive. He is still our demanding, hot-headed, alpha male. He isn’t scared of needing her anymore; he is only scared of losing her. We see a bit into his dark past, and it made my heart hurt for him. Mallory doesn’t undergo as many changes as Evan did between the two books, but the summer definitely made an impact on her in more ways than one. I think we see the last bit of her major insecurities with Evan die after he finally is able to admit his love to her. Of course, she is just as scared as Evan is as to what will happen to them when the summer ends. I feel like Mallory still has some growing up to do, but I still love her (as I’m also insanely jealous of her). She is strong, independent, feisty, and emphatic. Together they are magical in every aspect. Their love scenes are fantastic ranging from erotic to wild to tender love-making and everything in between. I still can’t look at pineapples the same way. After leaving paradise and stepping back into reality, they now face a huge challenge called a long-distance relationship. It makes me SUPER nervous, but I know Evan and Mallory have the forever love that is destined to last through anything.

I didn’t think it was possible to love S.L. Scott more than I already did, but I was proved wrong with Good Intentions. Her style of writing is brilliant as it invokes a wide-range of emotions. As always, I am happy with the dual POVs. I didn’t quite know what to expect when I picked up the second installment in the Welcome to Paradise series, but this definitely exceeded any expectations I might have had. Evan and Mallory made me laugh, almost cry, smile, swoon, squirm, and melt. I also can’t forget to mention how much I love their tight circle of friends, and that I want to see more of them too. I can’t wait for the last of the trilogy to come out at the end of this year. I’ll be sad to see them go, but seriously my heart can only take so much. If you haven’t started this series yet, you’re definitely missing out!

“Can I still tell you how much I love you? I mean now that I’ve yelled it so the whole island knows, I don’t know if I’ll be able to stop myself from saying it. You’ll probably get sick of hearing it. Besides, I like the way the words taste on my tongue.”
“And how do the words ‘I Love You’ taste, Evan?”
“They taste like you.”

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[Kim Person · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Intentions the follow-up to Good Vibrations~ yes we get more of Evan & Mallory!!!! I was totally...




S.L. didn't hold back with the opening of Good Intentions. Man she pulled a huge punch! We already met Mother Ashford and she is the...



and I wanted to ....



her upside her wealthy pristine head! It's the 4th of July and the Ashford's are throwing a party, not a party that most normal folks would attend, a hoity-toity affair. Mallory is there at the house with Kate, Evan's sister and Sunny. The girls have gotten ready and they are just waiting for their "men" to arrive. You know the saying you got to strike while the iron's hot? Well, Mother should did. She knew when opportunity came knocking and I was literally.....



a little reminder from the time Mallory & Evan first made eye contact as arrived. A hidden agenda and a vicious intent had me.............



We all know a few shots to loosen up is one thing but when both people have had a few all hell breaks loose. Evan arrives and that's when the



starts! Mallory has to get out there. She had already declared her feelings via words to Evan in Good Vibrations and the situation is going downhill fast ~ enter in the ever present Noah and we learn the one thing Evan has kept to himself for the past four years a secret that made me.....



and when the memories were relived I ...



would this be the straw that broke the camel's back? or would Mallory & Evan take that chemistry that they have with one another and develop into a deeper relationship? Time's running out since Mallory has to return to Colorado in a month. Well, the hot hunk of a surfer lays out on the line and I was ....



this is where the book is like a dream for me. It was fun to watch the two of them develop into a deeper relationship and move forward with open & honest communication. They realize what they have is precious and sure they are pretty hot...



but can this relationship survive when they both go their separate ways? Mallory returns to college and Evan heads to New York to work for his father and I start getting ....



there were points in the book where I just wanted to...



different time zones, classes, work and doubts start to interfere. New people are introduced and are they just meant to be friends? Old friends crop up, old money, old crowds and expectations from the family all start to weigh in and I felt like I was watching the beginning of the end.

I have to say that the end of the book had me...



and totally.....



and doing a little



oh yes! That was freaking AWESOME left me needing more pages to turn. Well damn I got more pages to turn a sneak peek into the third book and I was ...



and totally ....



and a heck of a lot intrigued so even though I just finished a book that hasn't been released I'm now stuck wanting NO needing the third book ~ I'm fully vested in Evan & Mallory's relationship and I've been left....



and hanging and I could admit I had the...



air knocked out of me after reading the teaser for the third book! UGH!!!!! I think I can honestly say .....



Good Intentions is the continuation of Evan & Mallory's journey ~ it starts off with a bang and then we get to see a sweet, romantic, tender side as they both really get to know each other but I'm left wondering will time/distance cause them to separate, can they survive outside forces and is the differences in their lifestyle's going to be the ultimate demise or will they fight for what they want. Well I have no clue cause that's what the third book is going to be about!

A 5 solid star read! It kept me engrossed and had me laughing and fanning myself but left me biting nails. If you haven't started this series I recommend you do so immediately! I highly recommend both Good Vibrations and now Good Intentions ~ which believe both Evan & Mallory do have good intentions but whether that will be enough remains to be seen.

[Toski Covey · Rating 5 out of 5]

So, I am the lucky one on the blog who gets to review this hotness. Obviously, my blog girls had no idea what they would be missing out on;) LUCKY ME!

Let's start by saying I read Good Vibrations and Good Intentions back to back. I am seriously kicking myself for not reading Good Vibrations month ago. So, in book one we end with Evan and Mallory in love and in Good Intentions it starts up where book one left off. I LOVED book one as well 5 stars for me, so I was OH SO READY to jump right back into Evan.. ;)

We start book 2 with Mallory finding out there is *something she does not know yet about Evan. His sister Kate accidentally lets something slip that stirs questions in Mallory's mind. They are headed to a coctail party and Mallory not only has to deal with Mrs. *witch* Ashford again but also gets to meet Evan's father Hugh - who overall won me over.... Even being married to the wicked witch of the west herself.

The wicked witch sets Evan up to look dishonest, Mallory then believes the lie and chooses not to hear Evan's explanations of what really was going on- She leaves him, Angry, hurt, and broken..I at this point was TICKED at Mallory. Sure, Evan had a history.. But he had not given her any reason to doubt his loyalty to her and I wanted to punch Mal right square in the teeth.. (and then coddle Evan)

But of course, they soon make up ..

and by make up, I mean MAKE UP SEX of course.. and lots of it.

Ho-LEE-mother-of-all-sexy-time.

EVAN ASHFORD IS THE EPITOMY OF HOTNESS.

And there is a scene in this book that had me fanning, sweating, and drooling as my finger highlighted as fast as it could because that scene NEEDED to be noted.

"You lead and I'll drive. Now show me what ya got, sexy."

Have I mentioned my love for this man? I LOVE that he calls her baby.. He is just downright delicious.

ALOT of *stuff* comes out that you are shocked and explains why Evan Ashford is the way he is.
And then summer comes to an end. It's time for Mallory to go back to school and some changes happen with Evan..
So, now they are dealing with a long-distance relationship and trust. This was very near to my heart. My very own true love has a job that keeps him away from home often, so I felt every emotion with them. I cried with Mallory. I felt her pain and loneliness.


My Good Intentions rating:
FIVE BEAUTIFUL SHINY STARS

LOVED.EVERY.WORD

"She's everything I never thought I'd find in a girl. I love her."
And I love you Evan baby ... I love you!

Can Evan and Mallory survive the distance between them? Purchase your copy and find out! <3

[Tee loves Kyle Jacobson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Intentions is an EPIC follow up to Good Vibrations. In Good Vibrations we get to see what happens when two broken people come together and form a friendship that turns into something so much more.

Mallory and Evan has shared a wonderful summer together getting to know each other and building a relationship but as summer comes to an end they realize things are going to change for them. As Mallory heads back to Colorado for college and Evan heads back to New York to help his father with the family business the two of them will have to decide if a long distance relationship can work or are they destine to fail.

Mallory worries about Evan going back to New York and being a man whore like he was right before he came to Hawaii. Can he fight temptation at every corner or will he succumb to the girls throwing themselves at him? Can Mallory open up and trust him and be there for him with all these miles apart? As they separate and go their separate ways Evan to New York and Mallory to Colorado there is one thing the both of them can't deny and it is how much they love each other and how much they want to be with each other. Plus Evan will have to deal with his meddling mother who is a bitch and has her heart set on her son marrying into money and having eye candy on his arm not a nobody in her eyes.

As Mallory moves onto campus and starts school she is presented with two guys that are a part of her life vying for her attention. One will do whatever it takes to be with her while the other one just expects her to get over the fact that he broke her heart and cheated on her. As Mallory and Evan struggle to have a happy medium and finding time to be together whether it is on skype or over the phone they realize one thing this long distance relationship is hard but it is worth it in the end because they love each other.

But can love survive the distance and the pain and the rumors? Can Mallory truly open up to Evan? Can Evan prove his love to Mallory in time before she lets go instead of being hurt?

[Bèbè ✦ RANT ✦ · Rating 4 out of 5]

*ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review*

“I want you. I always fucking want you and it scares the shit out of me. I don’t want to disappoint you like I have everyone else.”

Good Intentions continues with Evan and Mallory’s story where they start spending more time together. With summer fling, it seems unbelievable how close they have gotten and the feelings that they have for each other seem too true to be real. With both of them having many insecurities, they try to work a relationship in which both of them can trust each other. Life is not always easy in paradise and there will be many times when their love and commitment will be questioned and pushed to it’s limits.

The chemistry in this book was incredible and you can definitely feel the tension between Mallory and Evan. The author really knows how to write some hot and steamy scenes while still making it very personal and emotional. There were a lot of times when I would question if they would stay together and really wished that Mallory might have met someone else. But Evan was a really hot character that made me completely fall in love with his charm and care-free attitude.

Enjoyable, fast read for all the NA/Romance/Comtemporary fans that love a hot summer book for their lonely nights. A definite must-read!

[Nic · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely loved Good Vibrations by S.L. Scott and couldn't wait for the release of Good Intentions. S.L. Scott did not disappoint with the continuation of Mallory and Evan's story. I found Good Intentions to be a quick read. There was plenty of story to keep my attention focused :-) Not as angst filled as Good Vibrations was, I found Good Intentions to be just as sexy and hot! S.L. Scott sure knows how to write some sexy hotness :-) As far as sequels go I loved Good Intentions, the characters I loved and hated were just as fab as they were in Good Vibrations. The storyline had a great flow that kept me wanting to turn the pages. I loved where S.L. Scott took the Mallory/Evan/Noah storyline, LOVED IT! I'm also excited that there will be a book 3 in this series, YAY!

If you loved Good Vibrations you won't want to miss out on Good Intentions!

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a great sequel! This book did not disappoint!! There was a lot of surprises and you finally find out the story behind Noah and Evan's history!

Good Intentions had everything that I wanted and the steam factor was definitely kicked up a notch!! Love, love this series!

[Jennifer Wolfel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full review to come on blog tour!!!! This sequel does not disappoint! I'm still in love with Evan Ashford. Sigh....

[Ena May - Swoon Worthy Books/Enticing Journey Book Promotions · Rating 4 out of 5]

I fell in love with Evan Ashford in Good Vibrations and fell even more in love with him in Good Intentions. S.L. Scott brought us another wonderful book in this series and I am thrilled to have experienced it. She picked up right where Good Vibrations left off and gave us more of the love between Evan and Mallory. Her writing style is smooth and the story line runs effortlessly.

With the summer winding down Evan and Mallory find themselves spending more and more time together, getting to know each other better, and learning why they can’t be apart. Everything isn’t always easy in paradise and there are times their commitment and love for each other is questioned and put to the ultimate test. With a mother that has her head so far up her ass, to ex flings showing up and a dark secret from Evans past coming front and center the two will have to learn to open up and trust each other if they have any sort of chance at making their summer romance last not only through the summer but beyond.

“If you’re choosing to believe her over me, then yes, Mallory, we’re done.”

Evan has never felt so deeply for anyone before, he has never met that one special person that he could be 100% faithful too until he met Mallory and at times he isn’t sure he won’t turn back into the man whore he once was before she came crashing into his world with her snarky yet beautiful attitude. Mallory finds it hard for her to put much trust in the opposite sex after having been cheated on by her previous boyfriend, she doesn’t put much faith into people knowing that in the end it would hurt a lot less after everything ends. She battles with herself everyday to trust that Evan is being true and loves her completely and only her.

Every summer comes to an end and when it’s time for Mallory to head back to Colorado for college and Evan to meet his obligations of flying off to New York to help keep his father in charge of the family business their bond is put to the ultimate test. Can Mallory trust Evan 100% to not become the person he once was and get wrapped up in the New York life he used to live, bouncing from one woman’s bed to the next? Can Evan be strong enough to fight off the temptation that will surround him at every corner after moving back to New York which used to be his playground? Is their bond strong enough to survive the separation until they are together again? Read Good Intention and find out and I promise you will NOT be disappointed.

“No tears, okay. We’re in this together.”

“Okay.” Only a one word response, but for now, that seems to be enough.

Evan Ashford is all sorts of yummy. If you think for a second that he doesn’t get any sexier than you are very wrong. He shows so much passion in Good Intentions. He shows his vulnerable side and truly wears his heart on his sleeve. He holds is heart out and all Mallory has to do is take it, she already owns it but he is fully giving it to her and trusts her to treat it with kindness. Evan made my panties melt and my pulse race with his sexy dominate side and the things that boy can do with his body (and tongue). I am so thankful that S.L. brought me such a delicious character to fall in love with because it has been a wonderful satisfying ride. I feel like Evan opens up more in Good Intentions and shows us a side of him we haven’t seen before. He is ready to put everything on the line and just hopes that it works out the way he wants.

“I want you. I always fucking want you and it scares the shit out of me. I don’t want to disappoint you like I have everyone else.”

Mallory has so many insecurities about her and its sad because she is such a beautiful character. She needs to learn to trust Evan completely but she has such a hard time with that because of her past – and I understand completely. Mallory shows her sexier side a little bit more in this book. She stands up for herself and lets everyone around her know exactly what and who she wants. She doesn’t back down and is brave when she needs to be. She realizes exactly how much Evan means to her and she will fight until there is nothing to fight about. She wants forever with him but doesn’t know if it’s in the cards for them. I really wish that she would learn to love herself as much as Evan does and realize exactly how beautiful she is inside and out.

I plop back down in my seat while appreciating Evan.

“What?” he asks, smiling back.

“Just admiring.” He laughs to himself, a little embarrassed by the attention. I’m hot and horny for the boy and if I want to eye fuck him, I will. Speaking of fuck, “Have you ever had sex in this car?”

The connection and electricity between the two is still very present in Good Intentions – if not, more so. Their attraction to each other is indescribable. They literally crave each other and their bodies’ need the others touch and caress all the time (fine by me)….They can never seem to get enough of each other and every time they come together it’s like the first time. They always seem to know exactly what the other person needs and are all too eager to fulfill those needs. Their connection goes way beyond just sex it’s like they can’t breathe if the other isn’t breathing. Souls mates, destiny, whatever you want to call it they have it and it’s stronger than ever.

“I crave the feeling of you inside of me, making me feel whole again.”

My confession doesn’t scare him away, but brings him closer. He kisses me while maneuvering me into the shower under the warm flowing water. Soap in hand, he lathers it up, and runs his hands tenderly down my body. Gliding over my breasts, his thumbs run across my nipples, making them stand for his attention. His hand slides down my stomach and between my legs, causing my breath to catch. Leaning closer, he whispers, “Breathe because I can’t when you’re not.”

HOLY SWOONESS – right?!

My heart broke when they finally had to say their good-byes and hope like God they would make it during their time apart. I was scared that Evan would crack and fall back into his whorish ways. I was scared that Mallory never came to fully trust Evan because of her past and will sabotage their relationship by not trusting him. I was scared that outside influences would cause them to feel like the fight they were in for to make their relationship work proved to be too much. I was nervous.

A cold wind blows as I walk to the car, abnormal for this time of year, but the universe understands loss and devastation, and responds accordingly.

Shoving my hands in my pockets, my head lowers, feeling a new burden replacing the one I carried for years. This is the first time I’ve been worried about anything in a while and it’s unsettling the way it has take hold of me.

Okay S.L. – I wanted it, needed it, read it, breathed it, devoured it, loved it and now please oh please oh sweet baby Jesus please bring me book 3. You are amazing and Evan is amazing and he holds a special place in my heart – always!

[Dawn Myers · Rating 3 out of 5]

In my opinion too repetitive. The same things were said over and over. Muscular chest, blue eyes, I can't live without you were said over and over. In my opinion not worth reading. I read in
Welcome to Paradise: Boxed Set (Welcome to Paradise, #1-4).

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5 stars

You know those soap operas that you feel guilty to admitting to watch? I feel much the same way about the Welcome to Paradise series. It is reminiscent of a mini soap opera with so much angst and drama, it literally makes your head spin. And I freaking love it! I can't get enough of this series!

Good Intentions takes up right where Good Vibrations leaves off- Mallory is getting ready to attend her boyfriend, Evan's (well his parents') 4th of July party. The only problem? Evan's mother hates Mallory with a passion. She belittles her and treats her as if she's nothing more than a common street whore. Yeah, great lady.

The first book in the series was filled with drama, tension, and angst. Mallory and Evan both have so many insecurities when it comes to relationships that they were constantly back and forth. At one point I almost wanted them to give up because they were being ridiculous! We weren't even 25 pages into this book before the shit hit the fan with Evan and Mallory! Both are so hot-headed and brash- they don't sit down and hash things out like they should. Mallory flies off the handle without knowing all of the facts and makes assumptions that she shouldn't be making. In fact, I felt bad for Evan as she really just bombards him with her insecurities and jealousy. I understand Mallory has been cheated on before and clearly has some self-confidence issues, but come on girl! Give the guy a chance to explain before you go all crazy on him!

With that all being said and after that particular incident, I really love how this book shows the evolution of both Mallory and Evan. Yes, they still have their insecurities, but they are slowly learning to trust in one another and not let their petty jealousy come between them. This was a huge development. Evan held onto a dark secret in the first book that is now out in the open and I felt really bad for him. We finally learn why him and Noah hate each other so much.

Let's talk about Noah for a minute. Wow, talk about doing a complete 180? We saw a very different side to Noah in this book and I didn't care for him at all. There was one scene in particular that seemed a bit out of character for him, so I was a little befuddled over it. Regardless, he was in the wrong and I had no problem saying good riddance to him.

Our awesome side characters are back! I really loved Zach (Evan's best friend) even more in this book, because he was the ying to Evan's yang. Really- Zach was the voice of reason and I loved how he would talk sense into Evan. Sunny, Kate, and Murphy all make appearances and we are also introduced to some new characters- Evan's dad, however, was the biggest surprise to me. You expect him to be a douche since his wife is a complete manipulative bitch, but he was actually a good guy, who cared about his family and didn't want to lose his job. He had Evan's back on more than one occasion and I really respected him for that.

As the summer comes to a close and Mallory and Evan are about to part ways, the two spend their last few weeks together doing all the touristy, cheesy things- as well as having lots of sex. And I mean, LOTS of it. And they were quite creative about it too, ahem. There is one scene involving a car... while not so believable, it was definitely hot! I won't lie, I did feel the overabundance of sex did take away a bit from the plot.

Mallory and Evan do not have an easy road ahead of them by any means. While they are working on building a strong foundation built on trust, both of them are anxious as to what the future holds. Mallory is on her way back to school in Colorado, and Evan is slotted to start working for the family company in New York City with his sister, Kate. Evan is afraid Mallory will forget about him and embrace college life- partying, meeting other guys, etc. and Mallory is afraid Evan will slide back into his former lifestyle of a playboy amidst the glamour of NYC. The two face their greatest challenge- distance- and watching them work to make things work is definitely interesting. There are so many forces at work against them- Evan's mother, Mallory's new friend... will their relationship survive? I can't wait to find out in Book 3!

*Received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.*

[Stephanie Pires · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Intentions is the sequel to S.L. Scott’s novel Good Vibrations, and she continues the saga of Mallory and Evan with the same amount of angst and drama that she’s known for. This is book two in a three book series and thankfully picks up almost exactly where book one left off, with Mallory getting ready to meet Evan’s parents with the help of her friend Sunny and Evan’s sister Kate.

I hate to admit it, but I used to be a HUGE soap opera junkie. SERIOUSLY! This series feeds my addiction to the max and keeps me fiending for more Evan!

Where Good Vibrations had all the swoony moments of first love, first kisses, and *ahem* first bangin’ (hee hee, she said bangin’!) during what should have been a hot summer fling, Good Intentions sends your head on a tailspin as Evan and Mallory’s relationship takes a beating from all sides.

First off we have Mrs. Ashford. Seriously this woman needs to be strung up on a rack and tortured for needling into her son’s life. I mean, come on! I love my sons, but I would NEVER do what Mrs. Ashford did, trying to keep Evan in line for her own intentions.

Do you all remember Kelly?

“Who’s Kelly?” you ask.

Remember in Good Vibrations when Mallory first sees Evan in the airport as he’s sending off his latest fling home after her vacation? Yeah, THAT was Kelly. And Kelly reappears at the Ashford’s annual 4th of July party, ready to stake claim to Evan with Mrs. Ashford’s blessing.

I wanted to maim that B!@#$.

Remember Noah?

Yeah Noah. He’s… He turns out to be a real douchebag of epic proportions. Apparently he sees his chance with Mallory after she and Evan get into over Kelly’s appearance at the party, and Noah decodes, “Oh. Hey. Here’s my chance to really stick it to Evan Ashford.”

Dude. Not gonna happen, ‘kay?

Of course everything comes out as a huge misunderstanding, and with their summer together soon ending, Evan takes Mallory on touristy dates around the islands like going to a luau while wearing cutesy-matchy outfits, hiking to a grotto and watching a ceremony where they are now technically wedded in the island tradition, and a romantic dinner on a beach. But through all this you finally see them learning to try to trust each other.

Oh and the sex? LOTS of it. My favorite scene is in a car as they’re driving and then get pulled over. Though it’s dangerous, it’s sexy as hell!

Mallory returns to Colorado to finish her education, while Evan is left to wallow in his loneliness with his buddy, Zach, and watching Titanic.

“Because our girls are gone, this might explain how Zach and I ended up with a box of tissues on the coffee table and “Titanic” on the TV in the middle of the afternoon.”

Eventually Evan returns to New York to help keep his family’s business. Through phone calls and webcam chats, these two try to keep the island love alive in the midst of the everyday.

Will distance prove to pull these two love-birds apart or make the heart grow fonder?

I can’t wait for S.L. Scotts next book to see how this ends. But then, who ever said a summer fling could be a forever?

I don’t typically like a cliffie ending, but the one written at the end of Good Intentions is as much of am HEA cliffie you can get!

Good Intentions is available to purchase on Amazon for Kindle for $0.99 as of the date of this post.

**I received a review copy of Good Intentions for the purpose of an honest review. All opinions are my own. **


**Originally reviewed at Night Reads.

[Casey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review originally posted at Ramblings From This Chick

I jumped at the chance to read Good Intentions from S. L. Scott after reading and loving Good Vibrations. Good Intentions is the continuation of Evan and Mallory's story, and should not be read unless you have already read the first book. This story picks up right after the end of Good Vibrations and really begins to delve into the growing relationship between the two. You really begin to see the growth of Evan and Mallory as a couple and how what they have goes beyond the attraction and fun of the first book. I was hoping that with this second book that it wouldn't fall flat as sequels sometimes do, and that everything I loved about the first book would still be there. S.L. Scott absolutely did not disappoint, in fact she exceeded my expectations!

As Mallory's departure for Colorado looms ahead, she and Evan must start to figure out how to take their new relationship and feelings from sexy summer fling to committed long distance relationship. Things are not easy for the two of them, and there are many obstacles in the way. Mallory and Evan begin to open up to each other and share more than they ever have before, and their relationship strengthens. Once Mallory is in Colorado, and Evan is in New York things become harder than ever for them as they must balance school and work while trying to carve out time to talk with each other. Can they possibly make their relationship work and survive the time apart, or will there just be too many things standing in the way?

I love Mallory and Evan together. They have so much chemistry and steam, and the sex is always hot! But beyond the physical, they have an undeniable connection. They are good for each other and they have both grown as individuals and as a couple. Mallory has really encouraged Evan to grow up and mature. He starts seeing life differently and thinking about the future. Not only does he think about the future as pertaining to Mallory, but he begins to contemplate what he wants from himself. He knows that living from day to day surfing and picking up chicks is no longer the life he wants to live. It was really refreshing to see him go from living life so recklessly to becoming a better person without all the angst and drama. Mallory and Evan are so fun to read about, and I really enjoy how cute and funny they are together. Their banter is playful and sweet, and just proves how perfect they are for each other.

Overall Mallory and Evan's story just keeps getting better! I have become so invested in their characters, and I can't wait to see how things end up. I am really starting to hate Evan's mother, and I hope that she gets what is coming to her! I know that S.L. Scott will take these characters where they need to go, and i'm looking forward to reading more about them as they continue on their path to what I hope is their happily ever after. This book does end abruptly, and I found myself wishing that it wasn't over. I need to know what happens between Mallory and Evan and I cannot wait until the next book. I hope that book three has more of Sunny and the characters from Hawaii. I found myself missing them towards the end of this book, and wondering what was going on with them as well! This series is so enjoyable and I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves a good romance and is a fan of the New Adult genre.

**ARC provided by AToMR Tours**

[Court · Rating 4 out of 5]

I reviewed this book at MustReadBooksOrDie with my friend Shelley.

Shel: The first installment of this series gave us a little tease of Good Intentions and I was freaking out. The teaser was intense and I was left to wonder what the hell was going to happen to Mallory and Evan..because it didn't look good; so imagine my suspicion when the first pages were so pleasant. Well...Mrs. Ashford surely changed that quickly and I found myself constantly waiting for her evilness to reappear.

Court: That teaser was certainly rough after the seemingly good ending to book 1. And it gave me major hesitation and paranoia to start the second book! Shel, you definitely had to baby me into this one! Oh yeah...I really dislike Evan's Mom. Majorly dislike. Sunny, Zach, Murphy, and Kate are back with our favorite couple and they are still a great group of friends to read about. They seem so much more put together and grounded than Evan and Mallory, so I hope those two can catch up!

Shel: Meanwhile Mallory and Evan took the majority of the book to work on their relationship with the beauty of Hawaii as their backdrop (this just solidifies my desire to go there!). They had to learn how to trust each other and how to communicate their fears. It made them vulnerable and uncomfortable but soooo relatable.

Court: Their relationship is so new, and so passionate, that I don't blame either one for being incredibly apprehensive to trust the other. They say the words over and over, but when it comes down to it, actions speak so much louder. I think they're going to have to give time and effort into believing in each other but I did enjoy the rest of their summer in paradise before reality is going to set in and shake things up.

Shel: The last 15% of the novel gave us a look at their lives after Mallory goes back to school in Colorado and Evan ends up in New York. There were some tense moments and I definitely found myself beginning to cringe when both of them were approached by others intent on something more than friendship but I was very happy with how book two ended with the caveat that I hate that they are in two separate states and are miserable without each other. I was breathing several sighs of relief until I read the teaser for book 3 and all I can say is...FML. I hate Mrs. Ashford. AND! I hate to wait...please S.L. Scott write book 3 fast; I cannot wait to see how this story ends.

Court: Yeah, the last part of the book just reminded me how much I hate people in real life who don't care if other people are taken. What is it about wanting something you can't have that is so desirable? Irritating is what it is for me, and I just want these two to stop being so polite and not wanting to hurt other people's feeling and just tell them where to go when they don't listen that they only want to be friends!!! Jumping off the soapbox! I hate Mrs. Ashford. I will stay off my box for her, but I don't think we could get our true feelings across for her even if we replaced every word of this review with that sentence. She is awful, awful, awful!

Court: We really enjoyed this one, but definitely can't wait to see if these two get their real, forever HEA in book three!

Shelley: 4 Stars
Courtney: 4 Stars

[Michelle Schroer · Rating 4 out of 5]

After reading the first book in the series, I immediately clicked to order the 2nd! How could I not!!

It's the best concoction of all the most savory ingredients!

4**** from this sassy girl!!!!

This is book #2 a series, and should be read in order there is no cheating and there is an HEA.

This 2nd book starts right after the 1st one. There is practically no gap which I love!! It's great to not have to spend anytime being 'caught up' by the characters. It's also great to have the drama and angst begin...immediately!! And I do mean like right-now-and-in-a-hurry! At 4% my book people! EEP! I just love to get right to the meaty part without all the fuss-although there is something to be said about 'fuss' but that's another review...where were we? Oh yes! How Good Intentions is more like GREAT Intentions!

We all fell in love with the right-off-the-bat one night stand to lovers relationship between Evan and Mallory. They were like magnets. Well, remember the chickadee he was kissing goodbye at the airport while checking out Mallory? Kelly? She's back! *sing-song voice* We also know that Mrs. Ashford doesn't approve of Mallory. Well isn't that a 'recipe' for disaster!!! (do you get my ingredient analogy up top now? clever huh?) Things get crazy!!

"Are you happy, Evan? You've broken me into a million little worthless pieces, the whole of me lost to the abuse of your charms and good looks."

"Don't leave me, Baby! I love you!"

Crazy right!! But amazing! *sigh* It's more great artistry from this author who makes you feel the tears and angst between this young couple. The love that we read about in book 1 was still so fresh in my mind and heart. I was somewhat frustrated as I was reading as I wanted them to make amends faster than the book allowed them too! Sort of silly I know. I read so fast I think I finished this book on about 3.5 hours. I did my best to make notes and highlight but I was flipping my Kindle Fire like a maniac. Thank the heavens I was at home alone-aside from my dog who loves me no matter what-I'm sure I was pulling at my hair and screaming at my screen and god knows what else!

There is another piece to the puzzle that comes to light in the book and it sheds more light on what made Evan who he is. I was tearful over it for him although it happened in the past. Amazed by his tenacity to move forward and...well I don't want to give too much away-I despise spoilers! Something I LOVE however, is a dual POV!! Yup we are able to get inside that handsome head of Evan's. It's always nice to hear/read what their thinking and feeling at the same time as the heroine! I just love it! This book is raw, full of angst, it was frustrating, made me cry, but it's sweet as sin, romantic as candlelight, and sexy as hell!!! It's art! And my book people...art IS life!!

My review of Good Vibrations- book 1 in the series is available on Goodreads, Amazon, and my blog at: thesassybookista.com/wordpress

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[Roses Book Blog · Rating 4 out of 5]

***WARNING - If you have not read Good Vibrations, you will need to read it prior to reading Good Intentions and reading this review***

In Good Vibrations, they worked against the odds and forged a relationship unlike one they've had before. Evan is used to keeping women and arm's length and discarding them when he's finished, Mallory having been hurt and cheated on back home in Colorado was only looking for a good time with a man to help her forget and instead ended up giving her heart to Evan instead.

But with every relationship, there are tests that must be faced. The return of his ex Kelly a woman unwilling to give up her claim on "her man." Remember Kelly? For those of you that don't remember her, she's the girl in the airport kissing Evan at the beginning of Good Vibrations. She'll do anything to keep Evan, even enlisting the help of his mother who doesn't like Mallory.

The there's Noah. The man who wanted to take Mallory from Evan, the man who wants to make her forget all about his enemy. But does Noah have a hidden agenda? Does he really care about Mallory or is he out to hurt Evan and take away something from him the way his sister Lani was taken from him? Everyone has secrets, and Noah has his own. Am I going to tell you? NOPE.

Through it all, they stick to another trying spend what little time they have left together before she returns to Colorado and he returns to New York to keep the company within the Ashford family.

When they both leave and go their separate ways, can they overcome the odds and stay together? Or will distance, time, and circumstances keep them out of each other's arms forever. Will Evan resort to his old bachelor ways when he returns to New York or has Mallory really changed him for the better? When she returns to Colorado and college life what happens when she's forced to see Will again and meet a new man? In the end will their love be enough?

I loved all the twists and turns of this story. I enjoyed watching the changes within Evan in Good Vibrations, but it was taken to a whole new level in Good Intentions. To watch them both grow and learn from one another was a journey all on it's own. i cannot wait to see what happens in the third and final book and if they can get their HEA. With so many factors working against them on all sides, I really do hope they make it through, 4 stars.

***ARC provided by author in exchange for a honest review***

[Laurie Treacy · Rating 4 out of 5]

(From blog tour stop: http://www.readergirlsblog.com/2013/0...) I'm already a fan of Mallory and Ethan having read the first book in this series, Good Vibrations, so I'm stoked to be able to read book two, Good Intentions. Trust, coping with insecurities, honesty, faithfulness, issues still abound for new couple Mallory and Ethan. Mallory still flies off, jumping to conclusions, and berating Ethan with unfounded accusations. I could understand this in the first book when their relationship was in its infancy, but over the summer they have become a real couple. She needs to give him a break. Ethan has to deal with his conniving mother who doesn't hide her disdain for his choice in girlfriend so this only adds to Mallory's stress. And as the summer nears its end, these two will be separating. Mallory's going back to Colorado for school while the Big Apple will become home for Ethan as he plans to go work at his dad's company (along with his cool sister, Kate). Will these two make it?

Book two shows us the changes of their relationship as they grow closer and face the obstacles thrown at them. I enjoyed Ethan's change the most, how he knows this is the first woman he wants to be with and he doesn't want to mess it up. Mallory has her own trust issues stemming from another failed relationship and she grapples with her need to trust Ethan. With a guy as hot as him driving that car, I can certainly understand her hesitancy.

The largest problem facing them still hasn't presented itself--their leaving--so they let go a bit and enjoy the island and each other. Do they ever enjoy themselves. I don't mind reading sexy scenes but I did find them a tad overdone in this installment. I get it--they're in love. Ethan's secret is out. We know about Noah and he displays a different side to a once likable guy from the first book. I was glad to see Mallory's friend Sunny again and loved seeing Ethan's best bud, Zach.

Drama, strengthening relationships, developing true bonds, loyalty, friendship, Good Intentions continues what I really liked about Good Vibrationsv. Now all I wonder about is what will happen when Ethan and Mallory separate? Let the drama continue!

[Meagan · Rating 4 out of 5]

S.L. Scott keeps getting better. Good Intentions (Welcome to Paradise #2), is my favorite of Scott’s books. While I enjoyed the first book in the series, Good Vibrations, this book took it to the next level. The relationships and insight we get in this book made me fall in love with the characters.

The last book ended with Mallory and Evan in a good place, . . . kind of. Mallory is still leaving for college, and Evan is still, well Evan. I liked that the book started right where the last book left off. I was a little concerned that this book would just start with Mallory back in college and gloss over my concerns about their relationship. But nope, we get right back into the story almost exactly where we left off.

There’s so much I enjoyed in this book. I absolutely loved the bb gun, I was giggling like a little girl when I read that part! The matching outfits, or anytime Murphy insinuated sex with Kate, Evan’s sister, was hilarious. I was also so glad we got to see more of what made Evan tick. We find out what tore him and Noah apart, and see Evan interact more with his family.

The sex was hot in Good Vibrations, but oh man, was it yummy in this book! The surf shack?! Wow. And that inventive car maneuver?! Yeah, that was probably the hottest car sex I’ve ever read. I could go on and on, but is anyone really surprised that Evan only gets better with time?

Good Intentions was absolutely wonderful. It gave me all the closure I was looking for in book one, plus a whole new round of questions for the next book. I can’t believe how invested I’ve become in these characters, not just Mallory and Evan, but Murphy, Sunny, Kate, and Zack. I’d say I’m anxiously awaiting the next book, but that’d be a lie. We are way past anxious and have moved on to unhealthy amounts of need. But for now I guess I’ll just have to try and relax until the next book in the Welcome to Paradise series. Now, I just need my husband and some pineapple . . .

An ARC was kindly provided by the Author for an honest review.

Review posted at Love Between the Sheets
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[Jennifer Ricketts (Donnie Darko Girl) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a review copy of this book for the blog tour. You can find my stop at my blog, Donnie Darko Girl.

Summer is the perfect time to read the Welcome to Paradise series just as I had suspected. The covers make me want to go to Hawaii and surf, and I've never surfed a day in my life. I'm lucky to walk across a porch without breaking an ankle.

I liked Good Intentions even more than its predecessor, Good Vibrations. In this installment, Mallory is working on her trust in Evan while Evan is working on the issues he has after an accident a few years before. The question throughout the book is, will they be able to make a go of it with all of the obstacles in their path? I was back and forth in my thinking on that one - there were times I thought they'd end up together for sure, but then I wasn't convinced they'd be able to stay together. Sometimes I even found myself wishing Mallory could have met someone like Zach. They seemed to be doing just fine, but then I guess there wouldn't be a book.

Mallory and Evan are really hot together, and their chemistry sizzles right from the pages. The problem with their relationship is it's either one extreme or the other - they're either feeling the highest of highs or the lowest of lows. It's as though their relationship is manic depressive and can't be healthy for either one of them. After delving into their histories, you begin to get the whole picture.

New insight is given into Mallory and Evan. You learn the details of her ex-boyfriend from before she arrived in Hawaii, the accident Evan was involved in a few years ago, Mallory's insecurities involving Evan's wealth... everything I wanted to know more about back in Good Vibrations was addressed in this book. I was happy to find out I was right about Mallory's ex-boyfriend. There had been some insinuations about him in the first book, and I drew the correct conclusion.

I flew through this book like I did the first one, and I really didn't want to put it down. This series makes me wish it would stay summer forever.

[Liezel Felix · Rating 4 out of 5]

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Good Intentions continues right where Good Vibrations left off with Mallory and Evan finally both agreeing to give their relationship a shot. Just like any new relationship it doesn’t come that easy. When I thought that they were able to overcome all their setbacks in Good Vibrations even more serious ones pop up in this one.

This story starts off with a BANG with two of those issues presenting themselves back to back. Just as one problem is resolved more keep coming their way and I have to say that all of it sure did keep me engrossed and enraptured. There isn’t a single dull moment in this story.

With every problem that they conquer their psychological, emotional and physical connection definitely just gets stronger and stronger. And talk about some serious make-up sex and all the other enticing sexing that goes on. These two are just AMAZING together and they do compliment each other in other aspects too.

As the story further unravels, I felt that both the main characters developed so much more depth than depicted in the first book. There were some interesting secrets disclosed that gives you an even better understanding of Evan and the guilt that he struggled with over the years.
The supporting characters are terrific as well. I loved the natural playfulness between the siblings, the strong ties between the friends and how the other couples supported Mallory and Evan through their many hurdles. However, I would like to mention how saddened and disappointed I am with Noah’s character. He had so much potential and I am hoping that the author can make it up to me and decide to eventually write his own story.*wink*

What I also loved most about this book was the setting. The author did such a remarkable job describing the locale and the culture of Hawaii. It makes you want to pack your bags and go experience her portrayal of paradise yourself. Loved it!

The only thing about it is the cliffhanger otherwise I enjoyed this VERY addicting series and am looking forward to reading more into Mallory and Evan’s story.

[Hooked On Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy Shit!! S.L. Scott this book is amazing! The end oh my good god the ending.. SWOOON!.. Anyway i'll stop before I start with the spoilers.
Good Intentions is book two in S.L. Scott's Welcome to Paradise series, well this one starts with more oomph than the last one, okay maybe it right royally kicks off from the beginning and draws you in completely to the point where you won't want to put it down. This book is a roller coaster of emotion and in places a huge adrenaline rush just from reading what they're doing and doesn't want to let up any time soon, I love that the author stuck with writing the book from dual points of view and that Evan and Mallory are getting a chance to hash everything out. I can't believe the revelations that occurred but I can now understand why Evan acted the way he did with Mallory and the surf board in the first book. Zach, Murphy, Sunny and Kate are great friends to both of them and clearly needed them to intervene when they did. I dislike Evan's mother immensely, she's conniving and sneaky when there's absolutely no need for it and she doesn't seem to have the ability to listen to her children and accept that they are both adults that can and will make their own choices no matter what she does or says to try to make them do otherwise. His father on the other hand knows when to stop his son from doing something stupid and when to back him up. Noah shows his true colours in this book and it really makes you think about the people in your life and how well you can really know someone. Evan is sweet and kind and totally swoon worthy in this one and of course a sex god, like you'll need a change of panties kind of sexy, hot and just delicious sounding when it comes to the sex. Mallory although she always acted sassy and confident never really was and it's nice to have seen the transformation in her. I love how S.L. Scott has had some of the characters do a complete 180 from what we saw in book one I feel like it gives them more depth and makes me look forward to reading book three. Scratch that I can't freaking wait to read book 3. 5 Stars!!

[Jody · Rating 5 out of 5]

Why is it there are some characters you just can't get enough of or live without? Why are there some books that no matter how many times you read it it, you never grow tired of it? Well Good Intentions by S.L. Scott is one of those books. Good Intentions starts where Good Vibrations ends. Aw, yes, the famous Ashford 4th of July bash. Beautiful, feisty Mallory Wray will be attending the party with her sexy, gorgeous, the epitome of hotness boyfriend, Evan Ashford. And talk about fireworks going off!!!! The story starts off with a big BANG!!! There is no questioning the attraction between this beautiful couple from the moment we are introduced to them..."There's something between us that neither can deny. Something stronger than our will and desire." Will it be enough especially with outside distractions/people desperately trying to keep them apart. But have no fear, the times they spend together will have you laughing, smiling, crying, throwing fits, sighing, sweating, and MOANING. Swoon worthy does not adequately describe scrumptious Evan Ashford...oh my...this boy is beyond desirable. He is cocky but sweet, rough but gentle, arrogant but not, and frustrating but so damn lovable. I'm just going to come out and say it..."BEST SEX SCENES EVER" and lots of them! Aside from the sex, did I say BEST SEX SCENES EVER...oh I did...this story is about a "real" couple going through "real" issues. The reader immediately connects with this couple and can relate to their struggles and celebrate their happiness. Does love conquer all? Is loving someone enough? God, S. L. Scott, IT BETTER BE!!!! Mark this not only as a "to read" but a "MUST READ"!!!! TOTALLY a 5 STAR BOOK!!!!!

[Mary Tatar · Rating 4 out of 5]

When good vibrations ended Mallory and Evan decided to give their relationship some real devotion. Being together was what they both wanted more than anything. They are torn between still getting to know one another like a new happy couple and worrying about what will happen when Mallory has to return to school in Colorado. They avoid that very subject like the plague until they no longer have the option. They are both certain that what they have is more then just a Summer romance. They have dreams of a future together and when they are forced to be separated their love and devotion is put to the test.

I wished that Evan and Mallory could of just stayed on that island forever. It is their happy little bubble. They both found love and themselves in the process. The Summer changed them both and forced them to face demons they have been holding onto for a long time. I have to point out that their chemistry was off the charts in this book. Some of the things they did was certainly unimaginable. I kept asking myself is that even possible without killing yourself. Please kids don't try this at home.

I wasn't exactly sure how this book was going to end. I was pleased to find out that there was going to be another book. So cliffhanger or no cliffhanger, well I'll let you find out for yourself. This would be the perfect book to read during the Fall and Winter months. I have never been to Hawaii but I feel like I have been introduced to it's beauty through Evan and Mallory's eyes. I am definitely going to be keeping on eye out for the third book in the Welcome To Paradise Series.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

As the summer winds down what was supposed to just be a summer fling turned into something more. Evan and Mallory somehow managed to fall hard for one another without meaning to. Things start to strain when ex's show up unexpectedly and things that are better left unsaid are revealed. Mallory has to head back to school meanwhile Evan is tugged in a whole different direction taking on working with his father and sister. Both are from different worlds and now they have to take their relationship long distance. Will they be able to make it out in the end?

I really enjoyed this book. I loved that there was enough drama to keep me wanting more. Evan is passionate, caring, and sexy. I loved that he cared enough for his family to sacrifice his own wants to take up going to New York (Which he hates) to work for his father. Mallory is brave when she wants to be, outspoken but insecure. Mallory needs to learn that Evan loves her and only her that she shouldn't worry because of the last guy she was with. Not everyone is a cheater. I loved the characters. I thought this book was well-written and I enjoyed every minute of it.

Overall I loved the book and think you will too. This is the perfect time to read this book, summer is over and now its back to school. Highly Recommend.

[Bridger Bitches · Rating 4 out of 5]

I fell in love with Evan and Mallory’s story in Good Vibrations and Good Intentions does not disappoint. Picking up right where they left off, Evan and Mallory continue to grow and fight for their love. This is the first series I have read by S.L. Scott and I love here writing style. I felt like I was right there in Hawaii with the characters really experiencing everything they went through. I devoured both books over the weekend and really fell in love with them. Evan is so swoon worthy and you can’t help but love him. Such a beautiful man with a troubled past that has really affected everything in his life. To watch him learn to love and trust was really something. Mallory is strong yet she not. Suffering a broken heart really did a number on her and she really needed to learn to let her whole heart love and see what happens. Their friends are so great and I would love to see spinoff’s for their characters. Evan’s mom is a bitch but I keep hoping deep down there is some good in her. But the biggest surprise of all is how hard I fell for Evan’s dad. I absolutely LOVE him!! I will say that I am now NEEDING more to their story, and I can’t wait to find out what happens next. I’m really rooting for them!!!

4****

♥ Sophie

[Tanya Vought · Rating 4 out of 5]

Woah! Talk about crazy, emotional and amazing all at the same time! This book is amazing.

This 2nd book in the series you see pain, angst, lies, frustrations, truths revealed and more that will lure you until the very end.

Mallory is hurt and frustrated and Evan's mother doesn't help matters. She has her friend Sunny and Evan's friends to listen too which helps her emotionally.

Evan is so in love with Mallory. He wants her and hates what is going on in his life with his family. He wants to prove to Mallory she is all he wants and only wants, but can he?

I loved Mallory. I would have felt the same way she did in those exact moments and times. She is strong and I enjoy her humor, sexiness with Evan and so much more. I love how she changes him without really knowing it.

Evan, man I loved him more in this book. It's amazing to see how he acts, what he chooses to do and so much more. I just loved him so much and his romantic side.... woah! Just swoon. That's all I can say. He's hot, sexy, demanding/possessive at times, but clearly very only into Mallory!

You will be frustrated, sad, happy, very happy and more when reading this 2nd book in the series!

The ending was awesome and I can't wait for the next book!

4.5 stars from me

[Tiffany · Rating 4 out of 5]

Absolutely wonderful read!! Fall is about to begin and I loved getting a chance to go back to Hawaii and read more of my favorite summer couple. :)

This book continues where Good Vibrations (Welcome to Paradise #1) leaves off! Mallory and Evan are fighting to stay together and make every day count until their vacation ends. Knowing this isn’t just another summer fling, they both cling to each other and hope to stay together through it all.

In this installment, you’ll get to see more drama, with Noah (oh no!!) and Kelly (yea, remember her? The girl at the airport…mmhmm)! YIKES!! This next book will keep you smiling and hopeful to see where Mallory and Evan’s future is headed! And trust me, it’s looking pretty bright! ;)

What will life be like after Mallory leaves Hawaii and heads back to school? What about Evan? Does he stay in Hawaii or follow her? You’ll just have to find out by picking this up! ;) PLUS, you’ll get a GREAT sneak peek at what is coming up!

I’m loving this series and can’t wait to read more about the characters! It’s a fun and hot read that you’ll enjoy from start to finish!

[Heather andrews · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked this book, but the first book still has my heart. I mean this time around Evan and Mallory need to work out some trust issues, "that girl, Evan...I, I don't understand why you wanted to be with my so much, and yet you still needed a backup plan - a girl waiting in the wings for when we're over." You know once they get past the first few hurdles they're still playful and really into each other, "if I do, I can promise two things. You'll definitely not be getting clean in there and you'll be late for work." I grow hard waiting for her response and say a silent prayer for this to go my way." You know I really do love Mallory and Evan there's no reason why I wouldn't, "I know, but when you call me baby it's like sex rolling off your tongue. It's all implications and promises. But when you called me 'honey' it was like you were speaking straight to my heart." Didn't like how it ended, there is another bookie coming out but there were still some things left unsettled as this one ended.

[Dana · Rating 2 out of 5]

This, the second book in this series, isn't a bad book (just like a said about Good Vibrations). My issue with that book was the quickness of the relationship.

Now that they are officially in the relationship, my issue is different. This book is filled with way too many inner monologues from both Evan and Mallory regarding every aspect of every thought, look, word and deed - it's overwhelming!

Every single thing one of them does is internally commented on by the other. And the amount of superlatives they each spout about the other is over the top.

If this book had been toned down to something that seemed like two "realistic" twenty-somethings in a relationship, I would have been able to rate it 4 stars. But it came across as what a thirteen year old would expect a relationship between two twenty-somethings to be. It reads very immaturely and that hurts what could be a great story.

I'll still read book 3 because I intend to finish out the series, but I'm not expecting anything too different in the writing, which lowers my expectations going in.