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Where Good Girls Go to Die: A Second Chance Romance (The Good Girls Series Book 1) Kindle Edition
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateApril 13, 2017
- File size1.5 MB
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★★★★★"Definitely a favorite of 2017." -Autumn Grey, Author
★★★★★"It was my dream book. The sort I crave, devour and LOVE for all time." -Sophie Broughton, Bookalicious Babes Blog
★★★★★If you are looking for a second chance romance with great characters, a strong story, angst, fun, and a happily ever after, this book is for you!" -Amber Goleb
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- Publication date : April 13, 2017
- Language : English
- File size : 1.5 MB
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- Print length : 324 pages
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- Book 1 of 3 : The Good Girls Series
- Best Sellers Rank: #26,754 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,155 in New Adult & College Romance (Kindle Store)
- #1,681 in Women's Romance Fiction
- #1,771 in New Adult & College Romance (Books)
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USA Today Bestselling Author, Holly Renee brings readers a pinch of angst, an indulgence of heat, and the perfect amount of heart in every book.
Born and raised in East Tennessee, she is a married mom of two wild children. When she's not writing, you can find her reading, pretending to be a dragon for the hundredth time that day, being disgustingly in love with her husband, or chilling in the middle of the lake with her sunglasses and a float.
Holly is a lover of all things romance, Mexican food and yoga pants.
Holly is represented by Savannah Greenwell at Two Daisy Media.
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Customers find this romance book to be an unexpectedly great read with a super sweet story that flows naturally. The characters are well-developed, with one customer noting the steamy scenes between the main characters, while others appreciate the funny side characters. The writing is easy to read, and customers are hooked from the first chapter, devouring it in one sitting.
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Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as an unexpectedly great and fun read, with one customer noting it's a definite page turner.
"Very quick and easy read. I loved all of it EXCEPT for how Parker handled things with Emily...." Read more
"...It was a good read, I just wish our FMC has more back bone...." Read more
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Customers love the characters in the book, with one customer particularly appreciating the steam between the main characters and another noting the believable actions of the heroine.
"...It was a good second chance story and I loved the characters, even the secondary ones. Great story and wll written...." Read more
"...If you are looking for a second chance romance with great characters, a strong story, angst, fun, and a happily ever after, this book is for you!" Read more
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"...The story is filled with a wonderful cast of characters. Each character has that one trait that distinguishes them...." Read more
Customers find the book well written and easy to read, completing it in one sitting, with one customer noting it wasn't overly wordy.
"Such a good book. it's the perfect amount of sweet and spicy! Easy but great read!! Can't wait to read the other 2 of hers!!" Read more
"...The story was a bit predictable and easy. There wasn’t any real drama or shockers." Read more
"...I fell in love with the writing in this book and with the characters...." Read more
"...Don’t get me wrong, it’s a very well written book, and I did enjoy it, but I wanted more from them...." Read more
Customers enjoy the steamy content of the book, describing it as hot and sizzling.
"...But about what I loved: He’s hot, tattoo’d and obsessed. Thank you, more." Read more
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"...I loved their sizzling hot connection and both the flashback and the present chapters were fabulous and kept me glued to my kindle...." Read more
Customers enjoy the humor in the book, particularly the funny side characters, with one customer noting how the story includes both happy and sad moments.
"...They are both so overprotective. Parker, funny, handsome, every girl wants him and he is the tattooed bad boy now...." Read more
"...I loved each character in this story. Loved the angst, the humor and the realness of this story.Definitely a favorite of 2017...." Read more
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Customers enjoy the spice level of the book, with one mentioning the dirty talking element.
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2018Format: KindleVerified PurchaseLiv left Tennessee to go to school in Georgia right after she graduated . Because of Parker James breaking her heart . She was never going home again . Liv is getting ready for her shift at a gentlemen’s club in Atlanta.
Liv , you have clients waiting on you . What is it birthday or bachelor party . It is a bachelor party .
Liv puts on her mask , lingerie, and her spiked heels . It’s almost show time and the music is her green light to get ready to dance for the bachelor and his groomsman. She sees the guys and recognizes one of the men It is Parker James , the guy who broke her heart , Liv starts her lap dance and Parker touches her spine . She is used to it and says , no touching or I will have to stop . Take it off he says , in a husky low voice . Liv starts to grab the lace fabric with her trembling hand and reaches behind to unclasp her bra . Liv says , she can do this . Parker tries to stop her by putting his hand over her’s .He says , he meant the mask . Who are you Parker asked her . In stead of answering him she starts dancing again . Liv shifts into auto pilot . Dancing without any thought . She had a strange feeling there was a hand against her mask and it causes Liv to panic and search the man in front of her as her mask falls to the floor .
She hears her name Livy , it is her brother Mason . She did not dare take her eyes off her brother’s . “Mason “
A glass crashed to the ground beside her but she was not moving . Liv could not look at Parker anymore without her wearing the mask .
Mason yells a slur , what are you thinking he shouted .
Mason grips her arm she notices she is without her bra . She covers her chest by wrapping her arms around herself . Mason starts saying , this is the reason you can’t ever come home . Mason , “uses a four letter word that I will not type out . “You , ——- lied to me .
The bouncer Hank reached out for Liv but Parker Steps in between Mason and Hank .
The bouncer Hank you need to move , he threatened. .
Parker says “Over my dead body . “
Liv says , it brought back memories and it reminded her Parker broke her heart .
It’s okay Hank , he is my brother Mason .
Hank says , he needs to go get Mark but Liv tells him she can handle it . Parker says , we are not leaving here without you , she is shocked that it came from Parker . Liv snaps back , you do not tell me what to do . Mason you are coming home .
Liv who is getting married ? Parker answers me . .
Headed back to Tennessee to live with her brother and his eyes watching her like a hawk.
Liv needs a job and Masons best friend Brandon offers her a job at the tattoo parlor the night Mason , Parker , Parker’s fiancee Emily and Brandon met up at the bar .Liv doesn’t know Parker is part owner of the tattoo parlor .
The book goes back in time before Liv left for Georgia and was crushing over Parker .
Present : Parker is engaged and Liv is working at the tattoo parlor . The sparks between theses two could start a fire but Parker is determined to stay with Emily and not go back to the Liv . She was not safe and Emily is .
Liv , is Parker’s dirty little secret .
Parker ,is fighting his attraction to Liv and he keeps pushing it back .
Liv is determined to push Parker’s buttons because she is in love with him but still wants to stir things up .
Parker has a drawing that Liv wants to have tattooed on her body . Parker says no .
Stacie helps Liv step out of her comfort Zone .
Which fires up Parker but it is none of his business . He has Emily and Liv is free to date but that is not going over well with Parker .
The book bounces from present to past to help the reader understand Liv and Peter’s history together .
There is a tattoo convention and drama starts and a low burning fire between them starts to build because of a kiss .
Liv is not playing games it is time to move on .
Will Parker marry Emily and stay safe or will he go after Liv where he knows that spark between them is still just as strong as it was the day she left for GeorgiaHidden secrets are uncovered. The book has drama , heart break , love and joy . The big one is redemption. Their relationship was shattered like a broken whiskey 🥃 glass and it is put back together with love ❤️ and forgiveness.
A beautiful love story .
I give the book 📖⭐️five stars even though writing a review with the past and present was a little challenging .
No spoilers ..
Book 1 out of three books .
- Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2017Format: KindleVerified PurchaseSome people purchase books based on recommendations from friends. Some purchase books based on the synopsis and some based on cover art. Me, well I bought Where Good Girls Go To Die based on the title. There was something about it that grabbed my attention. I read it and saw visions of cruelty, devious characters and brutality.
You know that saying never judge a book by it’s cover? Well let me tell you, never judge a book by its name. Where Good Girls Go To Die was not what I expected. It was a story that I fell in love with. That title though … those words “Where Good Girls Go To Die” they continue to haunt me.
Where Good Girls Go To Die is a story of one brother, one sister and her brother’s best friend. A story that exposes the characters deepest emotions, brutal truths, misconceptions of the past and desperation and confusion of the future.
The story is filled with a wonderful cast of characters. Each character has that one trait that distinguishes them. It defines not only their personality and physical appearance it also adds luster and vitality to the storyline. Some you fall in love with, some make you laugh and some make you cringe with disgust. All characters are well-rounded, interesting and play a vital role in completing the storyline. That said, the story really centers around the two main characters, Livy and Parker. It was impossible not to become immersed in their lives. To feel their every emotion, thought and desire. To hope for, root for and pray for the ending I so desperately wanted to happen.
“And until you feel it, the loss of air, the panic crawling through your skin, the desperation to inhale just one more time, you could never understand what it was like.”
~ Livy ~
Running … from her family, her past and her mind. Desperate to know the why, to escape the memories that flood her every waking minute, Livy sells her soul one song at a time. Each night she prays the music will drown out the heartache of the past, and prays the strangers will provide her the strength to forget, even for a moment … just how broken she really is.
“Spiraling out of control. I never wanted to stop, because for the first time in a very long time, I felt like I wasn’t broken anymore. The madness inside me settled, and I knew, that no matter what happened from this moment forward, I would never recover from Parker James.”
~ Parker ~
Safety. It’s mean to be. Shamed by guilt Parker believes this is his fate. He did the right thing, he knows it in his heart. Does Parker have the ability to pave the road of fate, of what was meant to be, or does he just believe deep down inside that he could never measure up to what he feels she deserves. Is it destiny or is it all just a lie? Sometimes the realization of what we think is best and truth are two totally different things. Sometimes letting go hurts more than holding on ~ and sometimes we realize that living with the consequences of our decisions, is not living at all.
“she finally released a deep, shuddering breath, and it was as if I could feel it filling my own lungs. It was the deepest breath I had taken since she stole it so many years ago.”
The story Livy and Parker is a beautiful story of two people discovering themselves and the love they share. It’s a story of truths, lies, deception, pain, heartbreak and the memories that cloud your every thought. It’s a story of family, hope and desperation. It’s confusion, desire, frustration, lust, love, pain and joy. It is a story that grabbed my attention from word one and kept a tight hold until the story came to a close. I really enjoyed the story of Livy and Parker. It was a fast paced, interesting and creative way of joining family, friends and lovers.
Where Good Girls Go To Die ~ those words make sense to me know. At first they intrigued, then I read and they gutted me to my very core. Here’s the thing … knowing what those six words mean …. I’d go … I’d go a thousand times over after I discovered where it was that good girls go to die
- Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2024Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThe title makes it sound daring and spicy. However it isn’t super spicy. If you’re looking for spice this probably isn’t it. The spice doesn’t start until about 70% of the way through the book. Super cute story though. Enjoyed reading it and was a fast read as well.
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- StormReviewed in Australia on February 13, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseAnother great book by Holly. I read this in one sitting! I'm always a sucker for second chance romance, especially when it's the brothers best friend. I felt like this could have been longer but this is only book 1 so I'm excited to see what develops in book 2. The covers are to die for! As always with Holly's books the writing is so well done that you get drawn in from the first page.
- Yours Truly, DianaReviewed in Germany on February 27, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Oh Lord, How Many Feels Are You Throwing My Way? A LOT
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"Carry me home, don't wanna talk about the things to come
Just put your hands up in the air, the radio on
'Cause there's nothing for us to talk about
Like the future and those things
'Cause there's nothing for me to think about
Now that he's gone, I can't feel nothing."
The Blackest Day - Lana Del Rey
What’s this book about? (I'm trying to give as little spoilers as possible)
Parker broke Liv's heart four years ago. Liv is the sister of Parker's best friend. She's been trying to avoid him, but her past is catching up to her. She fights her urges, but she also knows that she's not the same young girl from four years ago. The good girl in her was dead.
"Please believe me, don't you see
The things you mean to me?
Oh I love you, I love you
I love, I love, I love Olivia." - Olivia by One Direction
This was my first Holly Renee read. I love the cover! It's gorgeous. I saw rating NUMBERS on Goodreads being below 4 stars AFTER I had already started the novel and I wondered why there was a low score. I kept reading, waiting for the downfall, but it never came. I loved the leading characters and their chemistry, from sensual to back and forth arguing. Their heartbreak was devastating. In any other book, I'd hate to read the time jumps - but here, I enjoyed them. They added a lot to the characters and I was always eager to read what had happened in the past. Liv and Parker don't have particularly interesting backstories, but they have immense chemistry with their friends and family. I got all the feels with Parker's family and Liv (you'll know when you read it). I liked reading Parker, but at times, as cute as he came across in his tatted boy persona, he appeared to stab the knife in Liv's heart a little too much. Dude, chill. You're making a mess of the poor gurl!
This was a fun read. The twists weren't extraordinarily new, but they were suitable for the story. When Liv said she can't find her story anywhere else, I said, GURL, I'll show you 5 books from my memory that have your story. LOL. Thematically, it was old news, but packaged so deliciously fresh!!! The author used a lot of plot points/tropes I'd usually hate in other stories, but she did it effortlessly and without making it a big deal when it's not like other authors do. I don't know how to describe it without using spoilers; she used a trope, but she didn't just rely on the trope for dramatic effect (TROPE RELATED TO PARKER AND HIS ROMANTIC PARTNERS). It was a piece in the puzzle, not the entire puzzle, which I found interesting.
The steam was real. Barely any ACTUAL intimate scenes, yet the teasing was well done and Renee knows how to set the mood right.
I recommend this read to anyone who enjoys forbidden best friend's sister romance, looking for a second-chance trope with a tatted boy and a good girl reformed into a bad girl with intense chemistry and hilarious side characters that light up the pages!
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VanessaReviewed in France on December 15, 2017
4.0 out of 5 stars Kept me hooked from start to finish
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI find it difficult to pick up books but when I do I don’t put them down, I was intrigued by the title and plot and went for it - I wasn’t disappointed.
The romance and bad boy (and bad girl) image was well portrayed without being annoying and corny.
Would definitely recommend!
One thing I would say is that it gets a bit carried away with all the erotica near the end, although still enjoyable. Just the kind of book I meeded!
- Reading ShamelesslyReviewed in Canada on June 20, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars OMG I Loved It!
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThe synopsis on this book hooked me right in. I love me a brother’s best friend trope! The secrecy, the forbiddances, the angst! This book opens with Livy preforming on stage for a bachelor party at the club she works at. She’s doing her thing, she’s able to shut the world out and get what’s needed done. Only, she get recognized even though she’s wearing a mask… by her own brother! Why is he there?? And who’s getting married? Parker, the boy who broke her heart years ago forcing her to move away and cut everything from her past out of her life.
Livy’s brother is not going to let her stay and continue to strip at a club. So she finds herself being dragged back home to live with him, and sure she can find a job… Although she wasn’t planning it to be at a tattoo shop that Parker is part owner at! It’s fine, they can be adults and coexist. The more these two are forced into situations together, the more we learn of their past together. We also see how in the end they really can’t resist each other. Are they gonna be able to work through everything and work their crap out?? What happens when Livy’s brother finds out what they’ve been hiding for so many years?? This one was a doozy and it was awesome!!
- Kindle KonvertReviewed in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Fab, ansty, and super sexy!
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseWow! Just finished this fab, ansty, super sexy book!
“She was fierce, she was crazy, she was funny, but most of all, she was unpredictable….She was chaos and madness, her heart never sitting still for long, and when I was with her, everything crumbled away and I felt like I was home.”
Liv is definitely NOT living the dream. She’s been away from home for four years, having failed at college, she’s now working as a stripper in a high-end club. However, her past rises up to bite her when the bachelor party she’s dancing for turns out to include her brother, Mason, and his best friend, Parker – the guy who broke her heart and sent her running. He’s also the groom.
“…you, Parker James, are where good girls go to die.”
Parker has never forgotten his Livy but she ran away from him four years ago. In that time, he found someone new to love – the complete opposite of him – but Emily was safe, sweet, and calm. Not like the firecracker who broke his heart.
This was SUCH a great, addictive read! Told in dual POV and moving between the present and the past, Liv and Parker’s story is pitted with lies, secrets, misunderstandings, heartbreak, and a fierce, possessive, all-consuming love. They both carry around so much hurt and anger, but when circumstances find them working in close proximity, their sizzling sexual attraction is difficult to ignore. Their desire is so compelling and so right!
Liv hides so much of her softness under a façade of bravado and toughness, but she can’t afford to let her guard down, no matter how painfully tough it is to hide how she truly feels. Parker might look like a tattooed bad boy on the outside but he’s just as vulnerable and fearful of rejection under the surface. I was cheering them on to be upfront, honest and brave with each other, and for them to fight for their future.
“Love is a word that is too weak and used too often to describe what I feel for you. It’s relentless and desperate, and every time you smile I fall harder and harder.” That right there. Swoon!
This was a well-written book, well-paced, with a great balance of story and steamy action. LOVED it!