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Badd Brothers #16
Goode to Be Bad
Myles North- he's the epitome of rock star hotness, with a killer body, a wicked smile, and a talent for driving me insane in all the most delicious ways. He’s good. A good man, a good friend, a talented performer, and an incredible lover. He’s literally everything a woman could ever ask for in a man.
Which is the greatest problem of them all, and I’ve got a lot of problems. My past is dark and secret and filled with unimaginable pain. I’ve built a brash, badass, loud-mouthed, exhibitionist, opinionated persona to be my armor against the world…and Myles North sees right through it to the truth of me.
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Lexie Goode is sexy as sin, talented as hell, and has a razor-sharp tongue—and a past steeped in secrets and pain, which she hides from the world behind her tough, ballsy, figure-flaunting exterior. I’ve fallen for the girl, and hard. I want all of her, sharp corners and dark secrets and all. I’ll stop at nothing to earn her trust, and the truth of her past. But will I be able to hang on for the wild-ass ride that is Lexie Goode?
Which is the greatest problem of them all, and I’ve got a lot of problems. My past is dark and secret and filled with unimaginable pain. I’ve built a brash, badass, loud-mouthed, exhibitionist, opinionated persona to be my armor against the world…and Myles North sees right through it to the truth of me.
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Lexie Goode is sexy as sin, talented as hell, and has a razor-sharp tongue—and a past steeped in secrets and pain, which she hides from the world behind her tough, ballsy, figure-flaunting exterior. I’ve fallen for the girl, and hard. I want all of her, sharp corners and dark secrets and all. I’ll stop at nothing to earn her trust, and the truth of her past. But will I be able to hang on for the wild-ass ride that is Lexie Goode?
318 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 8, 2020
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Jasinda Wilder
156 books12k followersJasinda Wilder is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of more than 100 titles including the #1 Amazon bestseller Falling Into You, the Audie Award-winning (best audiobook) Alpha, and the beloved, 17-book Badd Brothers series. She and her husband Jack Wilder have sold more than 7 million copies and have been translated into more than 20 languages worldwide. You can find them at their fairy tale cottage by a lake somewhere in Michigan with their 6 kids, 5 dogs, 2 cats, 2 bunnies, and way too many ducks and chickens.
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June 1, 2020
This is the third book in the Goude sisters.
The main characters are Lexie and Myles who we saw them both in the previous book. We saw how they met and their sexual chemistry that was off chards.
Lexie Goode is strong and hard, sexy but feminist, confident and with an attitude big enough. She is a "tough cookie". But behind the "shell" she is vulnerable and has a huge skeleton, an secret well hidden.
Myles North is hot country superstar, famous and without commitments. He enjoys the life of a star when he meets Lexie.
In this book we follow the dynamic of their relationship after the first days of their meeting. It's strong and intense between them. Myles wants more with Lexie and does everything in his power and more to support her. The memories from the her past are very painful and she has some triggers that set her off and causing problems in their relationship...
The main characters are Lexie and Myles who we saw them both in the previous book. We saw how they met and their sexual chemistry that was off chards.
Lexie Goode is strong and hard, sexy but feminist, confident and with an attitude big enough. She is a "tough cookie". But behind the "shell" she is vulnerable and has a huge skeleton, an secret well hidden.
Myles North is hot country superstar, famous and without commitments. He enjoys the life of a star when he meets Lexie.
In this book we follow the dynamic of their relationship after the first days of their meeting. It's strong and intense between them. Myles wants more with Lexie and does everything in his power and more to support her. The memories from the her past are very painful and she has some triggers that set her off and causing problems in their relationship...
May 8, 2020
The Goode. The Badd. The Happily Ever After...
What a book! Love series!! Even if you tell yourself you don't want to commit or invest in a series this long, you will fall in love with the characters.
My favorite line in this book is Lucas Badd, "Son, it's confusing as hell. You're just gonna have to jump in and figure it all out yourself. The web of connections and who's who and who's where and who's doing what is so all-fired complicated it's a damn sight above my pay grade." Let me tell you, he's not wrong and I'm glad HE said it!!
I was a little concerned that Myles and Lexie would be similar to Brock and Claire. But, they're not. Actually far from it. Very different stories although they are nicely weaved in with the previous books.
Lexie is fiercely independent. She's also brash, opinionated, and protective. Of herself. Of her heart. She had her dreams crushed. Love is not something she knows or needs. Well... until she met Myles. A musician who has his heart set in Lexie. He will do anything to get to her core, even if it means he needs to fight her for her. And that, who Myles is, is what made me love this story so much more.
Jasinda Wilder doesn't disappoint. She doesn't just simply deliver a book, she gives us a story that speaks to us. Words and characters that we need in our life. I love this series. It's really worth to be Goode when you're in Badd company.
READ THIS!!
What a book! Love series!! Even if you tell yourself you don't want to commit or invest in a series this long, you will fall in love with the characters.
My favorite line in this book is Lucas Badd, "Son, it's confusing as hell. You're just gonna have to jump in and figure it all out yourself. The web of connections and who's who and who's where and who's doing what is so all-fired complicated it's a damn sight above my pay grade." Let me tell you, he's not wrong and I'm glad HE said it!!
I was a little concerned that Myles and Lexie would be similar to Brock and Claire. But, they're not. Actually far from it. Very different stories although they are nicely weaved in with the previous books.
Lexie is fiercely independent. She's also brash, opinionated, and protective. Of herself. Of her heart. She had her dreams crushed. Love is not something she knows or needs. Well... until she met Myles. A musician who has his heart set in Lexie. He will do anything to get to her core, even if it means he needs to fight her for her. And that, who Myles is, is what made me love this story so much more.
Jasinda Wilder doesn't disappoint. She doesn't just simply deliver a book, she gives us a story that speaks to us. Words and characters that we need in our life. I love this series. It's really worth to be Goode when you're in Badd company.
READ THIS!!
May 8, 2020
Lexie and Myles are so hot together. We know from the last book they were together and this book continues. Lexie is still an outgoing person with a big personality, however the secrets from her past are eating her up. Myles wants to fall for her but she’s making it difficult. Lots of characters from previous books appeared, which I always love. I wanna move to that town and be friends with them all ha ha ha. Definitely recommend this book
May 9, 2020
This was a great read. I strongly recommend starting with the Badd series before getting into this one, as that series will make this read even better.
I couldn't put it down! And I miss these guys already!
Can't wait for the next one in June!!!
I couldn't put it down! And I miss these guys already!
Can't wait for the next one in June!!!
May 9, 2020
Am so loving the Goode sisters!!
And Lexie’s story was a hard one. But Myles didn’t give up and wowsers, they lit up the pages!
100% 5 star recommendation!!
And Lexie’s story was a hard one. But Myles didn’t give up and wowsers, they lit up the pages!
100% 5 star recommendation!!
May 9, 2020
I love this book! Myles and Lexi’s story was so amazing! I couldn’t put it down. Sometimes I don’t want a book to end because I love it so good. This is one of those books!
May 10, 2020
Lexie is too weak and indecisive to hold my attention. Struggled to finish this one.
May 24, 2020
Hot. Sexy. Emotional. Traumatic. Like the Badd series and the first two Goode books, I loved it.
June 4, 2020
Myles North and Lexie Goode have been together for about four months now after meeting at his concert backstage. Since meeting that night, Myles and Lexie have not left each other's side. The one thing they had was chemistry and super healthy libidos because they could not keep their hands off of each other. Myles was a good man, he knew that Lexie was keeping a part of herself hidden from him, but he never tried to push her too far. Being around the band, had Lexie's dream of being a singer-songwriter coming back to the surface. Before Myles and the band's Asian and European leg of their tour, Lexie and Myles head out to Ketchikan, Alaska to visit the family. Once they arrive there, Myles and Lexie are welcomed as part of the clan. My only problem with Lexie was her attitude, it was infuriating, everyone opened up to her and wanted her be just as open. It was great to be back with the Badd and some of the Goode clan and see how they were all doing. Everyone was thriving in Ketchikan. Myles was happy to be with Crow again and just be around good people. After Ketchikan, Myles and Lexie headed out on tour and little by little her wall was coming down yet she wouldn't Myles in. She was going through it and Myles had her back and he took her away where she finally revealed what was eating her inside. Lexie was a brave young woman, and I understood why she acted the way she did. What she was carrying sound for years and made her put up this wall. Myles was there with her through the entire ordeal. Her revelation only made their relationship that much stronger. I liked Myles and Lexie together, they complemented each other in the best ways and they never judged each others' pasts. Myles pushed her to pursue music, sing and be part of the band. I really enjoyed this book and the whole clan up in Ketchikan and Myles and Lexie joining them up there. I can't wait for the next two Goode sisters to tell their stories.
May 10, 2020
Book 3 in this Goode Girls series, I've read the previous two in this and have loved them, but have not yet read any of the Badd series, where lots of characters from that series appear in this, I gotta make me some time to catch up with those!!
This is Myles and Lexie's story, who we knew at the end of the previous book would get together. I was really looking forward to this one as Lexie is one hell of a firecracker.... sassy, sexy, confident.... but you just knew this was all a bit of a front, and I was dying to find out just what she was covering up!
Myles is a famous and very hot country rock star, who has worked his way up from nothing to everything career wise. He's never had a real home or to know real love, it's not something he ever thought he want, until he met Lexie. Their attraction and chemistry are off the charts, their initial relationship is purely sexual, but he is starting to want more with Lexie, but she is making it very tough for him. She has some tough built walls he has to get through, he has found she has some triggers that will set her anger off like a bottle of pop, and then she just runs, anywhere, to get away from her deep dark secret she has told no one about.
I love these two together, they are perfect for one another. Myles has a wonderful character, caring, loving, protective.... he is there for Lexie no matter what. He knows not to push her too far, or else she will just bolt. But he can only be on the sidelines of her heart for so long, before she either has to let him in or kick him out.
The sexual scenes between these two are intensely hot and vividly erotic, a cold shower may be required on multiple occasions!!
A great read, I loved the story line and all the characters and can't wait to read more, really loving this series and highly recommend you give it a go!!
This is Myles and Lexie's story, who we knew at the end of the previous book would get together. I was really looking forward to this one as Lexie is one hell of a firecracker.... sassy, sexy, confident.... but you just knew this was all a bit of a front, and I was dying to find out just what she was covering up!
Myles is a famous and very hot country rock star, who has worked his way up from nothing to everything career wise. He's never had a real home or to know real love, it's not something he ever thought he want, until he met Lexie. Their attraction and chemistry are off the charts, their initial relationship is purely sexual, but he is starting to want more with Lexie, but she is making it very tough for him. She has some tough built walls he has to get through, he has found she has some triggers that will set her anger off like a bottle of pop, and then she just runs, anywhere, to get away from her deep dark secret she has told no one about.
I love these two together, they are perfect for one another. Myles has a wonderful character, caring, loving, protective.... he is there for Lexie no matter what. He knows not to push her too far, or else she will just bolt. But he can only be on the sidelines of her heart for so long, before she either has to let him in or kick him out.
The sexual scenes between these two are intensely hot and vividly erotic, a cold shower may be required on multiple occasions!!
A great read, I loved the story line and all the characters and can't wait to read more, really loving this series and highly recommend you give it a go!!
May 13, 2020
Lexie and Myles were incredible! Don’t skip or walk, you will want to RUN and read their story…
Lexie was a wild child with an explosive temper that everyone knew to stay clear of. Family, friends, acquaintances – everyone knew what to expect and even when as her hair-trigger reactions burst at any given moment. What no one knew though was why. What drove her pain? When would it stop….
And that’s where Myles came in… He was a bad boy rocker with a beautiful body but, what I happily came to find out, was an even more beautiful soul. I knew he was a good guy, he and Crow weren’t best friends for nothing, but what he revealed over and over here was pure goodness and breathtakingly real…
The buildup, the heat, the back and forth between Lexie and Myles was what kept me up until two in the morning to finish their story. They clicked even though both couldn’t explain why. Labels were for other people but even Lexie, who would run for the hills at anything other than a one night stand, couldn’t walk away. Even when she wanted to. Even when she tried to… And who was there to make sure she was safe, no matter how hard she pushed? Yeah, Miles wore a super cape hidden in those skin tight rocker jeans…
My heart had no protection against these two and each low and high had me hurting and hoping too. Their journey was full of revelations and soul-stripping truth with love the only buffer. Yeah, swoon-worthy doesn’t even come close…
I loved their words and wanted so desperately to hear the music. I am not a fan of audiobooks but this story will be one I will haunt the shelves for. I need to hear the lyrics, the poetic notes, the emotions, straight from them…
One of my top reads of the year, I can’t recommend this story – this series – enough!
May 9, 2020
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of "GOODE TO BE BAD" WOW!!!! What a story it pulls you in right from the beginning very emotional outbursts, angsty, snarky, passionate, unimaginable pain, dark past secrets, twists that make for a very interesting read.
Myles North is gorgeous, extremely hot, very talented rockstar, sensual smile, caring personality, loved his fans and his music, a good man and incredible lover to Alexie Goode.
Alexie Goode is brash, loud mouthed, feisty, sharp tongued, would go off at a moments notice for something someone said or did she was crazy, emotional, storm off, so angry she had dark secrets in her past which was causing problems in her relationship with Myles.
I personally didn't care for Alexie and couldn't understand why a guy like Myles would put up with her behavior he did everything to try to help her it was like walking on egg shells all the time.
Myles took Alexie away after she almost got alcohol poisoning after one of her outbursts told her he'd be there for her when she was ready to talk eventually she did tell Myles about her secrets which made him understand why she was the way she was and made feel differently towards her.
I definitely recommend to get this extremely well written book I loved having the characters back from previous books I love this series it makes you want to go back and reread some those stories I can't wait for next book in series "TORRIE'S story "A Real Goode Time" AWSOME READ!!!!
Myles North is gorgeous, extremely hot, very talented rockstar, sensual smile, caring personality, loved his fans and his music, a good man and incredible lover to Alexie Goode.
Alexie Goode is brash, loud mouthed, feisty, sharp tongued, would go off at a moments notice for something someone said or did she was crazy, emotional, storm off, so angry she had dark secrets in her past which was causing problems in her relationship with Myles.
I personally didn't care for Alexie and couldn't understand why a guy like Myles would put up with her behavior he did everything to try to help her it was like walking on egg shells all the time.
Myles took Alexie away after she almost got alcohol poisoning after one of her outbursts told her he'd be there for her when she was ready to talk eventually she did tell Myles about her secrets which made him understand why she was the way she was and made feel differently towards her.
I definitely recommend to get this extremely well written book I loved having the characters back from previous books I love this series it makes you want to go back and reread some those stories I can't wait for next book in series "TORRIE'S story "A Real Goode Time" AWSOME READ!!!!
May 11, 2020
I was so looking forward to this latest addition to the series. Our lead characters were introduced in past books very briefly and then more in depth in the last book when the two sisters took a road trip and stumbled upon an outdoor concert that lead to new connections.
That book introduced Lexie and Myles pretty in depth, as they were very connected with her sister and Myles best friend stage hand... Leaving a deep desire to get ones hands on their story!!!
Lexie is confidence and sexy and... Something of a front, she's the fun person you wanna be jealous of but know there's gotta be something hiding underneath.
With Myles they are HOTT and intense. Lexie makes Myles want things he didn't think he'd ever want and he has to break through her barriers to be able to achieve the goal of a relationship.
These two could possibly be a top three couple of the badd couples ( it really is so hard to choose, but they really are great!!!!)
That book introduced Lexie and Myles pretty in depth, as they were very connected with her sister and Myles best friend stage hand... Leaving a deep desire to get ones hands on their story!!!
Lexie is confidence and sexy and... Something of a front, she's the fun person you wanna be jealous of but know there's gotta be something hiding underneath.
With Myles they are HOTT and intense. Lexie makes Myles want things he didn't think he'd ever want and he has to break through her barriers to be able to achieve the goal of a relationship.
These two could possibly be a top three couple of the badd couples ( it really is so hard to choose, but they really are great!!!!)
May 9, 2020
Goode to be Bad
By Jasinda Wilder
Main Characters: Lexi and Myles
I voluntarily and honestly reviewed this book without bias or persuasion from the author.
5 out of 5 stars
Lexi is seriously independent and clearly has some deep dark secrets. Myles is a musician who is falling for her. He lets her know it but refuses to try to find out what she is hiding. Lexie also has a temper and is pretty brash for a 21-year-old. I loved Myles's character from the beginning but Lexi not so much. When you find out why Lexie is like she is towards the end of the book, well you like me will change your opinion of her. If you like a book with a lot of hot sex, chemistry, good secondary characters then I am sure you will love this story.
By Jasinda Wilder
Main Characters: Lexi and Myles
I voluntarily and honestly reviewed this book without bias or persuasion from the author.
5 out of 5 stars
Lexi is seriously independent and clearly has some deep dark secrets. Myles is a musician who is falling for her. He lets her know it but refuses to try to find out what she is hiding. Lexie also has a temper and is pretty brash for a 21-year-old. I loved Myles's character from the beginning but Lexi not so much. When you find out why Lexie is like she is towards the end of the book, well you like me will change your opinion of her. If you like a book with a lot of hot sex, chemistry, good secondary characters then I am sure you will love this story.
May 10, 2020
Oh my goodness, this story is so emotional and sweet and hot!
Myles is absolute perfection! He is so so patient and he comes out with such sweet things!
Lexie is a firecracker, but it's her vulnerable side that conquered my heart!
These two have a serious impact on each other and they have a few things to deal with!
I love Lucas even more, every time he is with Liv and her daughters.
It's always good to see the Badd clan in all their glory!
Can't wait for the next one..I already crave more of the Goode!
Myles is absolute perfection! He is so so patient and he comes out with such sweet things!
Lexie is a firecracker, but it's her vulnerable side that conquered my heart!
These two have a serious impact on each other and they have a few things to deal with!
I love Lucas even more, every time he is with Liv and her daughters.
It's always good to see the Badd clan in all their glory!
Can't wait for the next one..I already crave more of the Goode!
May 13, 2020
This is the third book in this series by this author. This is the amazing story of Myles and Lexi. This book pulls you in from the first page and keeps you reading till the very last word. This story has emotional moments, angst, passion, twists and turns and painful moments. All these put together make an exceptional read. The characters were well written and had amazing chemistry between them. Another fantastic read to add to this series.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book
May 25, 2020
⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️..Wow!! What an amazing story. Loved that Jasinda brought back all the Badds..(makes me want to book a one way ticket to Alaska Ketchikan..Lol) Hot, steamy and very, very, sad too about Lexie’s story it was just to much..but definitely a must read in my opinion for this whole series...Badd/Goode!!!Can’t wait to see what’s going to happen with Tor..then hopefully Jasinda has another story for Poppy!!
May 16, 2020
Oh Myles and Lexie! I was sooo excited to get to dive deeper into their story! This books pulls you in with the wonders of Lexie's past and her being difficult when it comes to letting Myles in. Her past with so much pain and Myles shows patience and doesn't back down. Love this couple! These two have creeped into one of my absolute fav couples of the series!
October 7, 2020
I get why Lexie was the way she was but her storming off and throwing a tantrum every 5 pages was really annoying and irritating. And she didn’t like when people thought she was a bitch but she knew she was a bitch so like ?!??? I liked her in the previous book and thought I’d love her in her own book but she was wayyyyy too much
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September 17, 2020
Such an incredible book by Jasinda Wilder. I feel so fortunate to have the pleasure of experiencing the stories she's written. Simply incredible. I am adding the link to my review on Amazon.
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August 18, 2020
At 70% and struggling to finish.....I don't even care what happened to Lexi at this point. What her big secret is. She is not strong and tough, she is weak and rather annoying. Might read the last book just to finish the series and hope it isn't as bad as this one.
May 20, 2021
It rubbed me the wrong way the fact that her mom didn't know about music and her love for music, but on the other hand her mom drove her to music lessons and fought with her father about her lessons and so on ...
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May 11, 2020
Wow this blew me away it was so good!! Allll the emotions I absolutely loved it
May 13, 2020
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May 14, 2020
MYLES AND lexie loved how they had a whirlwind romance and had the first wedding in Alaska amongst the Goode Girls.
May 15, 2020
I am really enjoying the Goode females and the Lexi and Myles story is a real raw encounter.
The topic has a real emotional effect.
The topic has a real emotional effect.
June 29, 2020
Too long winded
December 14, 2020
I loved the Badd brothers series. The Goode girls are just out of control. This one in particular I had a really hard time finishing.
March 13, 2022
My god this book felt like it was 1000 pages long. Seriously. I’m not remotely downplaying what happened to her. But seriously she’s a giant bitch to everyone non-stop. And it goes on forever. Ugh!
July 13, 2021
Super emotional
A lot of baggage in this love story so brace yourself. Otherwise, lots of sex and sadness. It’s not all fun and games.
A lot of baggage in this love story so brace yourself. Otherwise, lots of sex and sadness. It’s not all fun and games.
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