Bad Reputation in S.L. Scott Reader Group

Dec 07, 2018 Lynn Reynolds rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Hutton Everest thinks he’s able to read a woman. I liked how the author shows the reader his point of view first. It gives us an idea of who he is before meeting our female character. Allyson “Ally” Edwards is confused as to what she’s looking for. I also liked how the author changes her point of view – that’s all I’m going to say because I want you to find out for yourself.

This story shows that no matter whom you are, we all have some tough choices to make and sometimes they’re ones that affect Hutton Everest thinks he’s able to read a woman. I liked how the author shows the reader his point of view first. It gives us an idea of who he is before meeting our female character. Allyson “Ally” Edwards is confused as to what she’s looking for. I also liked how the author changes her point of view – that’s all I’m going to say because I want you to find out for yourself.

This story shows that no matter whom you are, we all have some tough choices to make and sometimes they’re ones that affect others. But those that live in the public eye have it a lot tougher than we do. If you ever wished you could change places, this may give you a different perspective and ultimately have you changing your mind. It’s also hard to change something that has been in effect for hundreds of years.

Our author takes the time to sneak in a group from one of her other series. My disappointment was that, yes I know they’re only mentioned; I would have loved some Crow Brothers music. If you’ve not checked their books out yet, this might give you the incentive to see what their books are about. But you don’t have to read any other books in order to enjoy this one – this stands on its own.

This is considered a second chance but there’s a lot our couple needs to get through before getting to that point. Usually it’s the woman that we feel sorry for but Hutton seems to be one of a kind. He’s the one you have to feel sorry for because there seems to be so much going against him. Don’t judge this book by its cover. As you read you will come to realize that the cover is misleading. There are times you’ll feel sorry for Hutton and there will be times where you’ll feel sorry for Ally.

If you look beyond feeling sorry for the couple, you’ll come to realize that there’s plenty of heat going on. Some will come when they are in close proximity of the other and others may just be a look. Our author is good at the job of getting me invested in what is happening within the pages of this story. She never gave me any clues as to how things were going to turn out and that couldn’t be truer by how surprised I was by the ending. What is Ms. Scott going to have in store for me next?

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Dec 07, 2018 Rebecca rated it really liked it

For one night, Hutton Everest and Ally Edwards were nothing more than a man and a woman who were sexually attracted to one another and gave into that desire; they didn’t worry about their future…they didn’t worry about their responsibilities…they didn’t worry about their reputations - all they cared about was getting lost in the sexual haze that sparked between them as soon as their paths crossed.

But Ally’s life’s path has already been written due to her birthright, which means that the wild an For one night, Hutton Everest and Ally Edwards were nothing more than a man and a woman who were sexually attracted to one another and gave into that desire; they didn’t worry about their future…they didn’t worry about their responsibilities…they didn’t worry about their reputations - all they cared about was getting lost in the sexual haze that sparked between them as soon as their paths crossed.

But Ally’s life’s path has already been written due to her birthright, which means that the wild and reckless behavior she gave into with Hutton can’t last forever; in fact, it’s simply a series of fleeting moments in her life because as soon as she returns home, she must commit herself to leading by example, to shedding any bad behavior tendencies in order to fulfill her royal responsibilities, living for the good of the crown and the good of her people.

Too bad this American bad boy has never been good at following the rules and the only person whose opinion matters to him is Ally herself, which means that if there’s a chance that they can continue exploring what’s between them, despite the obstacles, despite the protocols, despite what’s ‘proper’ in the eyes of her people, he’s all in and ready to be Ally’s American Prince Charming - one who’s not afraid to fight dirty to reclaim his queen.

Bad Reputation is an angsty, steamy, and twisty modern-day royal fairy tale - one that will make readers question how anything can work between Ally and Hutton due to the amount of obstacles that these two must contend with because one of them is a royal and the other is only a commoner.
Ally’s royal lineage and her soon-to-be position as Queen are both things that Hutton will have to work around and if these two hope to figure out a way to be together, Hutton’s going to need to use every move in his arsenal and every bit of his stubbornness as well as his deep feelings for Ally in order to fight against a nation’s history and its customs, which is easier said than done.

I would so live the life of a bad girl in order to have Hutton Everest because his confidence, his personality, and his drive to have everything he’s ever wanted make him one handsome alpha male, but what makes him even better is the fact that he is more than willing to bend the knee for his queen, which, in my opinion, makes him an ideal partner and confidant.

And regardless of the ways in which Ally’s parents look to thwart any connection between Ally and Hutton, the heart wants what the heart wants and it has nothing to do with status, with pedigree, or with what’s proper; it deals with two hearts and two bodies that call to one another in deep and meaningful ways, proving that rules just might have to be broken.

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Dec 08, 2018 Phuong rated it it was amazing

This is such a great second chance at love story of Ally and Hutton. We also get to read about previous characters from Ms. Scott's other books (Everest and The Crow Brothers). I love this couple and the way they connected right from the beginning and how they both try to figure ways to finally be together.

When Ally and Hutton first met at a Halloween party, it was instant attraction. They ended up having a casual relationship but as it continues, both feel more for each other. One the night tha ...more

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Jan 03, 2019 Jen (jensdreamylittlereads) rated it it was amazing

This is such a great second chance at love story of Ally and Hutton. We also get to read about previous characters from S.L. Scott's books. I loved this couple and the way they connected right from the beginning and how they both try to figure ways to finally be together.

S.L. Scott delivers a uniquely fun tale of royal romance, with moments of humor, a touch of frustration, and two characters with chemistry that could burn down the palace. Bad Reputation is everything you could ask for and more. ...more

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Dec 23, 2018 Bette Hansen rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Great read

While not a favorite of mine that is purely because of my taste rather than anything to do with the book. I'm not a fan of "Royals" stories so I should have read the blurb more closely. Fact is I love this author and she's an auto read for me.

That said this book is very well done. Button and Ally are amazing with wonderful depth and complexity. Writing and storyline are superb with a nice pace. Definitely a book I would recommend. ...more

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Dec 08, 2018 Tara rated it it was amazing

Absolutely loved Hutton! The chemistry between Ally and Hutton is steamy and sweet. Love all S.L. Scott 's books, but this one is a favorite. I was all over the place emotionally while reading, definitely a must read! ...more

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