Bad Reputation

De: Emma Barry

Narrado por: Aaron Shedlock, Summer Morton

In this whip-smart workplace romance from the author of Chick Magnet, a former teen star and an accidental intimacy coordinator have a plan to fix their images—and falling in love would ruin everything.

Cole James’s reputation as Hollywood’s favorite himbo no longer suits him. His fans can’t separate the real man from the character he played on a soapy teen drama decades ago. But that’s going to change with Waverley, the hit streaming historical romance series.

Maggie Niven hates her own notoriety. Fired for directing a divisive play, Maggie takes her fight against censorship public. When Hollywood comes calling, she becomes the new intimacy coordinator for Waverley. But it’s harder than she imagined to focus on the job.

Cole isn’t what she expected—and Maggie is more than he dreamed of. As filming gets underway, the cast’s old traumas lead to real intimacy, and Cole and Maggie struggle with feelings they shouldn’t have. Having an affair on set could destroy his comeback and her new career.

The show must go on. But if Cole and Maggie want a happy ending, they’ll have to start doing things their own way.

©2024 by Emma Barry. (P)2024 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Original, brilliant, impressively memorable, and a fun read from start to finish, Bad Reputation by novelist Emma Barry is an especially and unreservedly recommended pick for readers with an interest in contemporary romantic comedy.”—Midwest Book Review

“Barry has continued to get better and better with every romance she writes, which makes us all the more excited for her latest.” —Paste

“Bad Reputation by Emma Barry is for every reader who begs for a worthy, deliciously enamoring slow burn…. There’s much to appreciate here, from the lush prose to the impeccable characterization and the delightful romance. Readers are in for an unmistakable treat.” —Marvelous Geeks Media

Spins its wheels

The author has an interesting angle to a romance novel. However, the author spins their wheels a great deal rehashing story points.

Just okay

I had a hard time wanting to finish this one because I didn't find it all that interesting. Then when two of the characters finally consummated their relationship, there were still two hours of the book left. All I could think was how could this possibly go on two more hours? I finished it but became bored. I did very much like the fact that the characters (men and women) found a way to combat sexual harassment and send the message that it is never okay or appropriate. I think more people need to hear that message.

Story line drags on

I liked it, however not very much excitement. Seems a little to go with the flow. Not a lot of build up or twists.