Review - What to Do with a Bad Boy

A Review By Wendy

4 Opposites Attract Stars 

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Why is it everyone always thinks they know what is best for us... They try to hook you up with the guy or gal you have no interest in... with the resounding phrase of... but they are prefect for you... we know what is best... 

Mike keeps hearing this from his Mom and siblings and he does his best to stay clear of it all. He has no interest in being set up for a long term, maybe this is the one relationship. He had his true love and she gave him the most amazing gift in the world; his son Colin. What was tragic was how she was taken from both of them shortly after he arrived. Mike has worked to hold his life together with the support and help from his amazing family. He muddled through the first years, learning with Colin how the two of them were to survive and then flourish. They are a team and Mike is happy, he thinks, devoting himself to his son; understanding he has had his one love... and living this life.

There is just one thing... it seems all of his brothers have found their women... and he is feeling the pull of discomfort ... of being out of sorts... He has made a practice of hooking up when necessary with clear cut rules, so there would be no hard feelings... but lately he is sensing an emptiness which needs filling. 

But it will not be with the tough, tatted great looking Del.... oh no... she is just too abrasive, too tough and unfortunately too great looking. She runs a mechanic shop with her family and she happens to be friends with one of the brother's gals... so they now are interacting more and more.... and to top it off, Colin, is crazy about her. Mike is irritated, annoyed and quite frankly confused because on one hand he is angry Colin is learning swear words and will have to see her to take her to task for it... on the other hand... he is thinking of how he wants to paddle her beautiful ass....

Del is of like mind, as well... she has no desire to hang out with Mike; no way is she interested in the big, strong, burly man who can make her feel feminine like no other guy. No... she is a tap it and go gal... leave them before they leave her. She learned that lesson early with a mother who had no mother gene in her body... Del is determined to be strong; take no shit from anyone and just live her life.

And all along Colin, the mastermind, adorable little kid... has a plan which he wants to put in motion... will he be able to accomplish his goal?

This story totally surprised the hell out of me. It held my attention from the start. It had the set up... lead me down the road and I was hook for the entire ride.

The characters had full back stories... each had their own angst as to why they behaved the way they did. Each had great senses of humor and acted like real people... they messed up, said sorry and messed up again.

The chemistry for these two was off the charts and the way Mike talked to Del... Holy Christmas, it was hot...There was scene after scene between the two of them which could have made the firetrucks work over time.

This had heart, caring and a couple of real life lessons that I wish most of us never have to experience. Losing loved ones way too soon is devastating... there never is a right time. To somehow recover and allow yourself to feel again without guilt is a process. It all happens at its own pace... the trick is to allow it to happen.

This is part of a series yet it read easily as a stand alone. I will look for the other books as this author has shown me she knows what she is doing and is doing it well. 

A gifted copy was provided by NetGalley and Publisher for an honest review.

About Marie Harte

Marie Harte is an avid reader who loves all things paranormal and futuristic. Reading romances since she was twelve, she fell in love with romance and happy endings and knew writing was her calling. Years later after the Marine Corps, Information Technology, and 60 hour work weeks, her dream has finally come true.

Marie lives in Oregon with her family and is constantly reading and writing.