Romance Rules Part Two

Thanks to Netgalley, Natalie Tsay, and St. Martin’s Press for giving me the opportunity to read and review ONCE UPON A BAD BOY by Melonie Johnson.
ONCE UPON A BAD BOY is the third in the Sometimes in Love series. It helps if you had read the first two, but this novel works well as a standalone. Some of the characters from the previous books make appearances, but the storyline mainly focuses on Sadie and Bo.
Sadie has worked hard as an actress, despite people thinking her affluent background has helped. She is finally getting a starring role in a money after paying her dues by working on a soap opera. She is stunned when she finds out that her ex, Bo Ibarra, is going to be the stunt coordinator for the film. Bo broke her heart when he broke up with her eleven years ago. She was so hurt by that she left her the past behind, even cutting off visits to her beloved grandmother.
Now she is back in in the area to film. She is so happy to spend time with her grandmother, but worries how she will deal with Bo.
Bo is not really a true bad boy. He does come from a family that has had its struggles financially. Bo’s father worked for Sadie’s family until he was hurt in an accident. Bo is really a good man who has had to make choices to make a life for himself.
Sadie is a young woman who has never really gotten over the devastating end of her youthful relationship with Bo.
Author Melonie Johnson develops the two main characters in an authentic manner and I felt great empathy for them both. Vivid descriptions brought the settings and locations to life.
If you are looking for a romance with a little spice and whole lot of fun, then ONCE UPON A BAD BOY will be perfect for you.