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Mr. Bad Influence
Actress Kerri Adams grew up and had her heart broken in the spotlight. Her relationship with singer Nick Evans, one that all media had their attention on, came to a crashing halt.
Now, after a three-year hiatus, she’s back home in California, healed and ready to move on. At least that’s what everyone thinks.
No one—not even the family she loves—knows about her secret. A secret she has kept over the last three years.
And to complicate things, Nick Evans drops back into her life, bringing along a paparazzi mayhem that may jeopardize her acting career and secret.
Now, after a three-year hiatus, she’s back home in California, healed and ready to move on. At least that’s what everyone thinks.
No one—not even the family she loves—knows about her secret. A secret she has kept over the last three years.
And to complicate things, Nick Evans drops back into her life, bringing along a paparazzi mayhem that may jeopardize her acting career and secret.
224 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 12, 2017
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Trisha Grace
34 books112 followersTrisha Grace graduated from Bradford University with an Accounting and Finance degree. She has always been an avid reader and has a passion for writing. After being a tutor for over six years, she finally sat down and penned her own novels.
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October 7, 2023
Okay, this was a fun, quick read. I wasn’t expecting much faith content so I didn’t plan on reviewing it on BFCG but there was a decent amount that I could have probably done an actual review.…buuuuut I’m not going to and just share a review like it was a clean fiction book on here instead because of time constraints. :)
I think this may be my first book where both of the main characters are famous, it was fun because they both understood the life of the other and didn’t get upset because of busy schedules.
I love how protective they both were of each other, especially him towards her. It was (mostly) so precious. Also, I need to just scream from the rooftops about him taking off his shirt and her not noticing his muscles or abs or sweaty smell or anything. Do you know how rare that is? In a contemporary book? Unheard of. I was actually prepared to eye-rolling over up coming noticing when that happen but her checking him out never happened. Color me shocked and impressed.
I was less than thrilled to be told that he had a girlfriend during this time of them reconnecting.
:( Both of them were obviously friends and not dating, but super familiar with the other so it was borderline okay to me. Because this may bother other readers as well, let me add that we find out a couple more chapters that he doesn’t have a girlfriend—just a clingy girl around him. He and the girl aren’t exclusive and says so, but I don’t know, I just don’t like that flippant view?? It lowered my opinion on him which stinks. We see a change in that view by the end, though, which I appreciate.
I don’t typically like the redeemed bad boy trope, but this author did it well because she didn’t linger and give details of the bad past actions, but gave enough to show the hurt and how the main characters have grown.
The ending was ridiculously dramatic and felt like a scene from a movie but I actually didn’t hate it. Some of the action and acting scenes were confusing and I had a hard time following what was going on, though. I wish the happy ending would have been a bit longer, but that’s my complaint with basically every book I enjoy.
This was just a randomly little free ebook I picked up some months ago and I had no expectations of it, but it turned out pretty good. I honestly don’t think I would continue on with the series, but this was an entertaining read and I really appreciate how clean it was.
(Does mention some characters from the author's other book "Sing for Me" and made me feel like I was jumping into the middle of a series.)
Main Content-
Kerri is a Christian and Nick is a newer Christian, we see their pastors (a male pastor and his wife who is also called a pastor) often and talking to them (but not really ever about God, just good moral-related things) (Nick calls it lecturing a few times, not completely kidding); Pastor Jay says that Nick and Kerri were toxic to each other because of them only relying on the other and not others--including Jesus (Nick says he'll keep Jesus between them now, then); Nick says a prayer about declaring God's favor around him (he's not sure where that is in the Bible, but Pastor Jay has prayed it over him before); Nick says that it used to bother him when Kerri would talk about God because he wanted her to come with him with her problems and to be her god, but now knows that he can't; A couple Scriptures are remembered and prayed; Prayers; 'H's are capital when referring to God.
Mentions of God & Jesus; Mentions of prayers & praying; Mentions of churches, church going, & mission trips; A few mentions of those & events in the Bible; A few mentions of someone saying that a couple's destiny is "written in the stars" (she doesn't believe in astrology); A mention of thinking someone works with the Satan.
The phrase "Thank God" is used often and while said by Christians, it sometimes comes across as flippant--same as when Kerri yells "Jesus!" when something suspenseful happens. (I'm personally split on some of them being sincere and some sounding flippant).
Prior to the book, Kerri and Nick were in a car accident that happened because they were partying and drinking (and he was using drugs), they both sustained injuries and haven't been in contact the past three years; Kerri says that the alcohol and partying was all her choice and does not hold it against Nick, but never took drugs (he did cocaine, but never tried to get her to do them); Kerri adds that she wanted to experience something other than film sets and church (and thus went to parties).
Kerri buys drugs ; Nick is tempted to have a drink at a party (since he's a recovering cocaine addict and not an alcoholic) but does not (meanwhile Kerri is having champagne and a side character has had a couple of drinks); Dealing with a stalker & anti-fans (Kerri, up to semi-detailed); Nick punches and fights with others to protect Kerri (up to semi-detailed); A car accident, being hit and knocked out, being kidnapped, fighting, being threatened with a gun, shooting others (kidnappers, non-fatal) & seeing someone shot and killed (up to semi-detailed).
Many mentions of drugs, drug abuse, drug dealers, alcohol, drinking, drunks, an overdoses, addictions, being sober, rehab, DUIs, & car accidents (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of fights/fighting, injuries, blood/bleeding, passing out, & someone strangling another (up to semi-detailed); Mentions of money laundering; Mentions of tattoos (including on a pastor and on Nick); Mentions of hatred & jealousy; Mentions of a mother having to be on medication for her depression (else wise she makes weird comments about places being bugged); A few mentions of seeing a chicken killed (up to semi-detailed).
No language stronger than 'idiot', 'stupid', 'gosh', 'screw up', and an unfinished 'what the--'; Sarcasm & Eye rolling; A handful of mentions of curses (said, not written, including by Nick); A mention of kicking butt; A couple mentions of something being "like hell" or feeling like you've gone "through hell".
Fingers to lips touches, an almost (semi-detailed) kiss, kisses on the cheek and forehead, a few barely-above-not-detailed kisses, and 7 semi-detailed kisses, ;
Touches, Embraces, Warmth, Hand holding, Smelling, Noticing, etc. (up to semi-detailed); Wanting to touch, embrace, & kiss (up to semi-detailed); While they bought a hideaway house when they were dating and still own it, it's never implied that they slept together; They sleep in the same house a few times during this book, but separately in different rooms; Nick takes off his shirt and jeans to go swimming in his boxers (in front of Kerri, but no sexual content/noticing happens; same when he takes off his shirt when sweaty); Nick is in a "not exclusive" relationship with another girl and has not problem kissing Kerri because of that (Kerri is not okay with that because "exclusive" is the only kind of relationship she wants); Kerri and Nick act like a couple that can't keep their hands off the other at a party to keep others from talking to them (messing up their hair & unbuttoning his shirt); .
Pastor Jay counseled Nick about his and Kerri's relationship, telling him that they were becoming toxic to each other; A few comments from Kerri's mom about her not being pretty if she gains muscles; Mentions of of cheating & when Nick cheated on Kerri (he says he was drunk and regretted it ever since; she's gotten over it); A few mentions of jealousy; A mention of suggestive shots by the paparazzi.
I think this may be my first book where both of the main characters are famous, it was fun because they both understood the life of the other and didn’t get upset because of busy schedules.
I love how protective they both were of each other, especially him towards her. It was (mostly) so precious. Also, I need to just scream from the rooftops about him taking off his shirt and her not noticing his muscles or abs or sweaty smell or anything. Do you know how rare that is? In a contemporary book? Unheard of. I was actually prepared to eye-rolling over up coming noticing when that happen but her checking him out never happened. Color me shocked and impressed.
I was less than thrilled to be told that he had a girlfriend during this time of them reconnecting.
:( Both of them were obviously friends and not dating, but super familiar with the other so it was borderline okay to me. Because this may bother other readers as well, let me add that we find out a couple more chapters that he doesn’t have a girlfriend—just a clingy girl around him. He and the girl aren’t exclusive and says so, but I don’t know, I just don’t like that flippant view?? It lowered my opinion on him which stinks. We see a change in that view by the end, though, which I appreciate.
I don’t typically like the redeemed bad boy trope, but this author did it well because she didn’t linger and give details of the bad past actions, but gave enough to show the hurt and how the main characters have grown.
The ending was ridiculously dramatic and felt like a scene from a movie but I actually didn’t hate it. Some of the action and acting scenes were confusing and I had a hard time following what was going on, though. I wish the happy ending would have been a bit longer, but that’s my complaint with basically every book I enjoy.
This was just a randomly little free ebook I picked up some months ago and I had no expectations of it, but it turned out pretty good. I honestly don’t think I would continue on with the series, but this was an entertaining read and I really appreciate how clean it was.
(Does mention some characters from the author's other book "Sing for Me" and made me feel like I was jumping into the middle of a series.)
Main Content-
Kerri is a Christian and Nick is a newer Christian, we see their pastors (a male pastor and his wife who is also called a pastor) often and talking to them (but not really ever about God, just good moral-related things) (Nick calls it lecturing a few times, not completely kidding); Pastor Jay says that Nick and Kerri were toxic to each other because of them only relying on the other and not others--including Jesus (Nick says he'll keep Jesus between them now, then); Nick says a prayer about declaring God's favor around him (he's not sure where that is in the Bible, but Pastor Jay has prayed it over him before); Nick says that it used to bother him when Kerri would talk about God because he wanted her to come with him with her problems and to be her god, but now knows that he can't; A couple Scriptures are remembered and prayed; Prayers; 'H's are capital when referring to God.
Mentions of God & Jesus; Mentions of prayers & praying; Mentions of churches, church going, & mission trips; A few mentions of those & events in the Bible; A few mentions of someone saying that a couple's destiny is "written in the stars" (she doesn't believe in astrology); A mention of thinking someone works with the Satan.
The phrase "Thank God" is used often and while said by Christians, it sometimes comes across as flippant--same as when Kerri yells "Jesus!" when something suspenseful happens. (I'm personally split on some of them being sincere and some sounding flippant).
Prior to the book, Kerri and Nick were in a car accident that happened because they were partying and drinking (and he was using drugs), they both sustained injuries and haven't been in contact the past three years; Kerri says that the alcohol and partying was all her choice and does not hold it against Nick, but never took drugs (he did cocaine, but never tried to get her to do them); Kerri adds that she wanted to experience something other than film sets and church (and thus went to parties).
Kerri buys drugs ; Nick is tempted to have a drink at a party (since he's a recovering cocaine addict and not an alcoholic) but does not (meanwhile Kerri is having champagne and a side character has had a couple of drinks); Dealing with a stalker & anti-fans (Kerri, up to semi-detailed); Nick punches and fights with others to protect Kerri (up to semi-detailed); A car accident, being hit and knocked out, being kidnapped, fighting, being threatened with a gun, shooting others (kidnappers, non-fatal) & seeing someone shot and killed (up to semi-detailed).
Many mentions of drugs, drug abuse, drug dealers, alcohol, drinking, drunks, an overdoses, addictions, being sober, rehab, DUIs, & car accidents (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of fights/fighting, injuries, blood/bleeding, passing out, & someone strangling another (up to semi-detailed); Mentions of money laundering; Mentions of tattoos (including on a pastor and on Nick); Mentions of hatred & jealousy; Mentions of a mother having to be on medication for her depression (else wise she makes weird comments about places being bugged); A few mentions of seeing a chicken killed (up to semi-detailed).
No language stronger than 'idiot', 'stupid', 'gosh', 'screw up', and an unfinished 'what the--'; Sarcasm & Eye rolling; A handful of mentions of curses (said, not written, including by Nick); A mention of kicking butt; A couple mentions of something being "like hell" or feeling like you've gone "through hell".
Fingers to lips touches, an almost (semi-detailed) kiss, kisses on the cheek and forehead, a few barely-above-not-detailed kisses, and 7 semi-detailed kisses, ;
Touches, Embraces, Warmth, Hand holding, Smelling, Noticing, etc. (up to semi-detailed); Wanting to touch, embrace, & kiss (up to semi-detailed); While they bought a hideaway house when they were dating and still own it, it's never implied that they slept together; They sleep in the same house a few times during this book, but separately in different rooms; Nick takes off his shirt and jeans to go swimming in his boxers (in front of Kerri, but no sexual content/noticing happens; same when he takes off his shirt when sweaty); Nick is in a "not exclusive" relationship with another girl and has not problem kissing Kerri because of that (Kerri is not okay with that because "exclusive" is the only kind of relationship she wants); Kerri and Nick act like a couple that can't keep their hands off the other at a party to keep others from talking to them (messing up their hair & unbuttoning his shirt); .
Pastor Jay counseled Nick about his and Kerri's relationship, telling him that they were becoming toxic to each other; A few comments from Kerri's mom about her not being pretty if she gains muscles; Mentions of of cheating & when Nick cheated on Kerri (he says he was drunk and regretted it ever since; she's gotten over it); A few mentions of jealousy; A mention of suggestive shots by the paparazzi.
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April 17, 2020
This was an enjoyable read. This is a Christian Romance Author that is new to me. It was about Kerri Adams an actress and Nick Evans, a professional singer, that have known each other since they were young. They are constantly having to deal with paparazzi, rumors, lies, fans, and fame and fortune. They also are growing up in the spotlight and of course making mistakes as lots of young people do. They ended up in a major automobile accident and it is determined that they need a break from one another. However with the help of counseling and their pastor, Pastor Jay and his wife Pastor Yvette, Kerri and Nick renew their relationship. The renewed relationship has its moments too. I enjoyed the pace of the story as it progressed to its conclusion. I also enjoyed the characters in the story as well and thought they were very well developed. I liked the fact that there was no profanity and no explicit sexual dialogue.
August 12, 2023
this book was just not for me. i’m glad that i got it free on kindle because if i’d spent any money on it i would have been annoyed with myself just because i really didn’t like it.
i thought the religion was just shoved in because there was nothing else that was special for the main characters. also, as it was a second chance after cheating which made me immediately hate both characters for getting back into this obviously toxic relationship.
some people may enjoy this but i didn’t.
trigger warnings:
- stalking
- kidnapping
- cheating
- death
- gun violence
( all i can think of google to find more)
this book is suitable for teens despite what was mentioned in trigger warnings
i thought the religion was just shoved in because there was nothing else that was special for the main characters. also, as it was a second chance after cheating which made me immediately hate both characters for getting back into this obviously toxic relationship.
some people may enjoy this but i didn’t.
trigger warnings:
- stalking
- kidnapping
- cheating
- death
- gun violence
( all i can think of google to find more)
this book is suitable for teens despite what was mentioned in trigger warnings
March 16, 2019
Mr. Bad Influence
The story starts out with her coming back to Hollywood after being gone for three years. She was billy's sweetheart for years. But after an auto accident she left. He was a rising artist in the music industry. But due to her family were torn from her. His demons were also tearing them apart. Can the past be forgiven? Can she handle that he was not in the best place back then? With the help with their local pastor maybe forgiveness and love will be the key.
The story starts out with her coming back to Hollywood after being gone for three years. She was billy's sweetheart for years. But after an auto accident she left. He was a rising artist in the music industry. But due to her family were torn from her. His demons were also tearing them apart. Can the past be forgiven? Can she handle that he was not in the best place back then? With the help with their local pastor maybe forgiveness and love will be the key.
February 23, 2019
Kerri and Nick had a history together and both being in the spotlight. Now they are back together, will her secret create problems Nick has changed
now being a Christian. The story deals with both of them leaning on the Lord for guidance. The secrets of them both trying to protecting one another was interesting. Enjoyable to read
now being a Christian. The story deals with both of them leaning on the Lord for guidance. The secrets of them both trying to protecting one another was interesting. Enjoyable to read
June 3, 2019
I really enjoyed the suspense in this story. I loved seeing how Nick changed & grew from who he was to who he became as he let GOD control his life. I liked the pastor who mentored Kerri & Nick & how they involved him in their lives. I liked the way Kerri was able to forgive Nick in spite of how he affected her life. And of course I liked the love story between Nick & Kerri.
March 19, 2024
This was a little confusing at first and was definitely all over the place. I liked the thought behind it though and it was a sweet relationship between Nick and Kerri. I’m not sure what Paster Jay was doing in almost every chapter but besides that everything was good and this was a nice quick read.
September 21, 2017
Good read
The book was a good read but it could improve. Needs more details, so much details were left out in the story. If it wasn't for that I would have given it a perfect rating.
The book was a good read but it could improve. Needs more details, so much details were left out in the story. If it wasn't for that I would have given it a perfect rating.
April 7, 2019
Good story
There are many levels of this story: the old Nick, Kerri and her relationship with Nick, Eric and Stephanie and the many facets of each. Who Stephanie is and what she is requiring of Kerri is very complex. Very interesting story overall!
There are many levels of this story: the old Nick, Kerri and her relationship with Nick, Eric and Stephanie and the many facets of each. Who Stephanie is and what she is requiring of Kerri is very complex. Very interesting story overall!
September 22, 2019
Clean Christain romance with some suspense. An actress and singer who were in love before their accident 3 years ago are reunited. Will they be able to renew their feelings? What could cause problems? Ever read a romance with stalkers, drug dealers, and kidnappers?
January 19, 2020
Trisha Grace is fast becoming an author im addicted to! Don't want to put her books down! Really enjoyed this first in the series.
February 3, 2020
Good read
Enjoyed this book. Lots of action and references made to God. Loved that part of it. Enjoy the way she writes a romance novel without putting sex into it.
Enjoyed this book. Lots of action and references made to God. Loved that part of it. Enjoy the way she writes a romance novel without putting sex into it.
April 19, 2020
Great choice
This book had it all Christian romance, suspense, sadness, fear, and a happy ending!! Love books by Trisha can't wait for more!
This book had it all Christian romance, suspense, sadness, fear, and a happy ending!! Love books by Trisha can't wait for more!
May 15, 2020
A story filled with faith, love, suspense, action, and more love! Loved this story. Once I got started, I couldn’t put it down!
August 23, 2023
This book was average at best.
Nothing really exciting or captivating about the characters.
The story tried to get intense but it was just a bit of a miss.
Nothing really exciting or captivating about the characters.
The story tried to get intense but it was just a bit of a miss.
October 29, 2023
Liked it but not the best entertained but they were still red flags in both on them for me 2.5
January 23, 2024
“ she liked her lips” why was this mentioned nearly every chapter 😭. why did she refer to jesus throughout everything that happened, i didn’t know expect this to turn into a christian book.
September 28, 2019
Watch out
After an auto accident Kerri was sent to one hospital and Nick another and they lost touch with each other. Everyone told her he was trouble so she should stay away from him. Three years later, they meet again, the attraction is still there. When they get back together there's excitement ahead but it's not all good. They face danger and violence but they stick together through it all. Then there's a secret to be revealed. Good story!
After an auto accident Kerri was sent to one hospital and Nick another and they lost touch with each other. Everyone told her he was trouble so she should stay away from him. Three years later, they meet again, the attraction is still there. When they get back together there's excitement ahead but it's not all good. They face danger and violence but they stick together through it all. Then there's a secret to be revealed. Good story!
January 28, 2022
A pleasantly surprising enjoyable read
When I started reading this story I didn't like very much but Iwas intrigued by Nick's character so I kept reading. It took a while for for the story to get really interesting but the suspense of what Kerri was hiding and what the outcome would be with Nick Kerri kept the story interesting. It took a while but more I read the better it got and I am glad I finished it as the ending was excitingly good.
When I started reading this story I didn't like very much but Iwas intrigued by Nick's character so I kept reading. It took a while for for the story to get really interesting but the suspense of what Kerri was hiding and what the outcome would be with Nick Kerri kept the story interesting. It took a while but more I read the better it got and I am glad I finished it as the ending was excitingly good.
January 17, 2017
Loved it! I enjoyed reading this book. It’s beautifully written and the characters are brought to life in the book. Such a sweet romance. The suspense and story kept me glued to it. Love the story and the message behind the story.
June 27, 2019
To say that Trisha Grace has a few twists in this book is an understatement. I was well into the story before I figured out a major one. Her characters are interesting and the plot keeps you reading to find out what happens next. I enjoyed this book.
January 29, 2020
Very captivating. Struggled to put it down.
April 24, 2017
Very fun suspenseful romance with Hollywood actor and singer targeted for intrigue by DEA and a stalker, not to mention the paparazzi. In the meantime they strengthen their relationship...all in a day's work
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