One Upon a Bad Boy by Melonie Johnson

Release Date: June 4, 2019
Author: Melonie Johnson

I wanted to start off by saying that this book is not a about a bad boy. I love Bo and he is such a sweet character and I am kinda offended that he is called a bad boy. Maybe he is a naughty boy, but who's complaining? Anyway let's get to the meat and potatoes of why we are here today.

Bo and Sadie had that young, intense love and I was there for it all the way. I could just tell from

the beginning that their love story was not going to be easy. Sadie is an actress who has been

cast in a ground breaking role as a superhero and Bo is a stunt coordinator for movies in the

windy city, Chicago. What happens when your first love, whom you haven't seen in 11 years,

is responsible for your stunts in a movie that is bound to make you an A list star? The answer

comes in sparks and hot make out sessions. Yes. Yes.

This story had great main and side characters to carry it and to keep it entertaining. In case I forgot to mention, this book three of the Summer in Love series, I previously read book 2 and this the second book that I have read in this series. I enjoyed this installment more than the second one and this book has more heart.  This story is broken down to a very personal level and it gets a little political towards the middle to the end. I was also taken to a movie set and I had fun along with these characters.

The love story was dragged out but it was worth it. This is a story that many have read

before, a rich girl meets poor boy and poor boy leaves because he can't give rich girl what she

wants, but this one is so grounded and raw. Bo's family has worked for Sadie's family ever since Bo's parents emigrated to America.  The family bond was powerful and I love how Bo's mother was the matriarch of the family.  Sadie was born with a silver spoon, but she wanted to make it in the movie industry by her own chops and wanted to prove to Hollywood that she wasn't some spoiled heiress who needed her money to make it.  They had amazing chemistry and the road to their happily ever after was rugged.

Well, I would have to say that this was almost a 5 star read if it wasn't for the rushed, abrupt ending.

When I reached the 96% and nothing was getting wrapped up, I knew that I would be unsatisfied

with the ending and I was most definitely dissatisfied. I had to keep refilling my tea cup because

this book was wonderful. Go pick it up.

Rating: 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐