Blog Tour + Review + Excerpt | Bad Influence (Bad Love #3) by Charleigh Rose --> 4.5 Stars
TITLE: Bad Influence
SERIES: Bad Love #3
AUTHOR: Charleigh Rose
GENRE: New Adult Romance
RELEASE DATE: June 13th, 2019
Allie
When I moved to River’s Edge, dating was the last thing on my mind.
I definitely didn’t expect to fall for him.
Jesse Shepherd.
Popular. Star athlete. Cocky as hell.
You know the type.
But as time passed, I realized there was more lurking beneath that gorgeous exterior.
Secretive. Angry. A little bit broken.
The more I peeled back his layers, the deeper I fell.
Until I slammed headfirst into his sea of lies.
Jess
I blew my shot.
Pissed everything away—college, lacrosse, my future—only to end up right back where I started in River’s Edge.
I was content to revel in my misery, spending my days drowning in a bottomless pit of booze and girls.
Until I saw her.
Allison Parrish.
Beautiful. Sarcastic. Perpetual bad attitude.
The pretty little distraction from the shit show that was my life.
But the sins of my past were closing in on me, and I learned the hard way that nothing gold can stay.
⭐️ 4.5 " Butterscotch Suckers" Stars ⭐️
I was so excited about Bad Influence that when I got my ARC, I jumped on it right away and couldn’t put it down! With each new book in the Bad Love Series, it’s always a pleasure to rediscover my dear characters and let’s just say that Jesse Shepherd all grown up sounded so intriguing and alluring. Charleigh Rose unquestionably fashioned another very captivating and spicy story with an emotional tone.
"I want to swim in his depths, uncover every little hidden piece that the rest of the world doesn't get to see."
I enjoyed both main protagonists as they’re more complex than what it seems. On the surface, Jesse is the typical smug jock and a manwhore, but when you peel his layers you discover a guy crumbling under expectations. It’s sad how you realize he plays a role, changing his identity to please others. On the other side, there’s Allison. She’s still mourning her father and moves to River’s Edge for college where she wants to make him proud. There’s so much on her shoulders, but she’s trying to stay strong.
There’s so much animosity between Jesse and Allie at first glance, but under it all their intense attraction is undeniable. The back and forth between them is intensely passionate! Allie is determined to not cave in front of Jesse’s unrelenting flirting and those moments are sweet and funny, but can turn so hot in a flash! This couple is certainly sexy and explosive! While the chemistry is so powerful and they connect on a physical level, the growing of their feelings brings beautiful and touching scenes!
"You went from being my distraction to my downfall."
Bad Influence is undoubtedly a solid addition to the must read Bad Love series! I love these characters and now I’m only wanting more of them. Whose story will be next? I’m so excited to know!
** ARC received in exchange for an honest review **
“Did you hear that?” I ask.
Moving in slowly, he cages me in, bracing his right arm on the wall above my head, his left hand by my hip. He brings his lips close to my ear and I fight the shiver that rolls through me. “It’s probably just your admirer,” he says, his voice hushed and husky. I swallow hard, looking over his shoulder as he nuzzles closer, his nose skimming my neck, then down to my collarbone. My pulse pounds in my ears as he moves back up, his mouth brushing across my cheek, stopping at my parted lips.
“Is this convincing?” He asks. He’s so close that I can feel his breath on my lips, and I realize that I want him to do it. I want him to kiss me.
I give a slight shake of my head in response.
“No?” He smirks, knowing exactly what he’s doing to me. His left hand leaves the wall to curl around my hip and he presses his chest to mine. “How about this?”
“Almost,” I whisper. I wet my lips and the tip of my tongue nearly grazes his bottom lip. His expression goes from playful to heated in an instant, then he’s closing the final distance.
It’s soft at first, just a brush of his lips against mine, but soon he’s cupping my face with both hands, tilting my head back as his tongue sweeps into my mouth, his movements confident and skilled. Unhurried and unyielding.
My hands find his shirt, pulling him closer as his tongue fucks my mouth. Because that’s exactly what this is. This isn’t kissing. Or maybe it is, and I’ve been kissing the wrong boys.
Jesse groans, fitting a firm thigh between my legs, and the need bubbling inside me threatens to boil over at the sensation. But all too soon, he pulls back, leaving me breathless.
“Was that convincing enough?”
THE BAD LOVE SERIES
Book #1
Bad Habit
Book #2
Bad Intentions
CHARLEIGH ROSE
