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mayris88's review
5.0
I'm so sad it over! No more McCauleys, what am I supposed to do now?
I loved every single book, but I do think Del and Mike are my favorites, maybe it's because of Colin.
I loved every single book, but I do think Del and Mike are my favorites, maybe it's because of Colin.
bnsumrall97's review
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
prettylightsandcitynights's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence and Pregnancy
Minor: Death of parent, Death, and Medical trauma
deannak0603's review
4.0
At first I wasn't sure that Mike and Del would work out, but I'm so glad he got over his dead wife and finally moved on. I loved that Colin, as adorable as always, played a big part in the story. The Grace drama was kind of annoying.
dani17731's review
3.0
2.5 stars
I liked Del a lot, but what's with the judgement for tattoos and women mechanics? This book was written in 2014, not 1964.
I liked Del a lot, but what's with the judgement for tattoos and women mechanics? This book was written in 2014, not 1964.
slelswick's review
4.0
As usual Marie Harte doesn't disappoint with believable characters you can relate to. This is an emotional heavy hitter as both main characters, Delilah Webster and Mike McCauley, explore their relationship while carrying significant emotional baggage. For Del an abusive mother; for Mike, a wife who passed away six years ago. Sometimes it feels like both of them are navigating a minefield but that's what makes this story so compelling. I especially liked how Marie Harte crafts happy for now endings. Things are not necessarily tied up into a neat bow. Parts of Del and Mike's story will carry over on the periphery of other novels, but you can still trust that they will work it out no matter what. Marie Harte is a master storyteller as a result.
likesami's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.75
kbranfield's review
5.0
While it is a little sad to see The McCauley Brothers series come to a close, Marie Harte brings the series to a strong and absolutely perfect conclusion with What to Do with a Bad Boy. This wonderfully entertaining romance is full of witty dialogue, charming characters and plenty of smoking hot love scenes. But it is the heartfelt and emotion filled scenes that make this novel such an outstanding read.
The oldest of the McCauley brothers, Mike is a widowed single dad who has yet to move on from his wife's tragic death. He is an all around great guy, devoted to his young son, Colin and works hard in the family owned construction business. His family is extremely close-knit and they eagerly step in to help Mike care for Colin when needed. Mike is extremely dismayed by Colin's infatuation with tattooed mechanic Delilah "Del" Webster but he is even more disconcerted by his unexpected attraction to her.
Del is a delightful breath of fresh air and I absolutely adored her. Comfortable in her own skin, she is a straight shooter who tells it like it is and does not play games. Confident, strong and sexy, she does feel a little out of place in Mike's suburban life, but Del does not let her discomfort keep her from enjoying the new friendship she has found with Mike's soon to be sisters-in-law. She is also quite charmed by Mike's rapscallion son and her scenes with Colin are definitely some of the best in the novel. Del is a little uneasy with her budding relationship with Mike, but she is more than ready to explore their simmering desire for one another.
Mike and Del's romance is so much fun to watch unfold. Neither of them is interested in a long term relationship, so they agree to a "friends with benefits" type arrangement. Their sex scenes are graphically detailed, exquisitely raunchy and incredibly hot, but it is their interactions out of the bedroom that are the most captivating. The conversations between Mike and Del are often humorous, but they are also heartbreakingly poignant on occasion.
The McCauley and Webster families are fully engaged in one another's lives and this sometimes leads to some pretty hilarious matchmaking efforts. However not all of the interference is appreciated or welcome despite the fact it is well-intentioned. This meddling becomes the catalyst for a long overdue discussion about the past but it is just the first step in the healing process. It is going to take another absolutely gut-wrenching, tear inducing conversation to fully overcome the tragedy that keeps Mike from fully committing to Del.
While Mike and Del have some serious issues to overcome, What to Do with a Bad Boy is mostly a light-hearted, fun and super steamy read. Colin is incorrigible but he is so adorable that it is impossible not to love the little scene stealer. The supporting cast of characters is equally lovable and while all of the McCauley brothers have found their happily ever afters, I am hoping that Marie Harte has plans for a future novel starring Del's brother J.T.
An absolutely outstanding addition to The McCauley Brothers series, I highly recommend What to Do with a Bad Boy to fans of contemporary romances. It can be read as a standalone story, but you really do not want to miss any of the novels in this wonderful series.
The oldest of the McCauley brothers, Mike is a widowed single dad who has yet to move on from his wife's tragic death. He is an all around great guy, devoted to his young son, Colin and works hard in the family owned construction business. His family is extremely close-knit and they eagerly step in to help Mike care for Colin when needed. Mike is extremely dismayed by Colin's infatuation with tattooed mechanic Delilah "Del" Webster but he is even more disconcerted by his unexpected attraction to her.
Del is a delightful breath of fresh air and I absolutely adored her. Comfortable in her own skin, she is a straight shooter who tells it like it is and does not play games. Confident, strong and sexy, she does feel a little out of place in Mike's suburban life, but Del does not let her discomfort keep her from enjoying the new friendship she has found with Mike's soon to be sisters-in-law. She is also quite charmed by Mike's rapscallion son and her scenes with Colin are definitely some of the best in the novel. Del is a little uneasy with her budding relationship with Mike, but she is more than ready to explore their simmering desire for one another.
Mike and Del's romance is so much fun to watch unfold. Neither of them is interested in a long term relationship, so they agree to a "friends with benefits" type arrangement. Their sex scenes are graphically detailed, exquisitely raunchy and incredibly hot, but it is their interactions out of the bedroom that are the most captivating. The conversations between Mike and Del are often humorous, but they are also heartbreakingly poignant on occasion.
The McCauley and Webster families are fully engaged in one another's lives and this sometimes leads to some pretty hilarious matchmaking efforts. However not all of the interference is appreciated or welcome despite the fact it is well-intentioned. This meddling becomes the catalyst for a long overdue discussion about the past but it is just the first step in the healing process. It is going to take another absolutely gut-wrenching, tear inducing conversation to fully overcome the tragedy that keeps Mike from fully committing to Del.
While Mike and Del have some serious issues to overcome, What to Do with a Bad Boy is mostly a light-hearted, fun and super steamy read. Colin is incorrigible but he is so adorable that it is impossible not to love the little scene stealer. The supporting cast of characters is equally lovable and while all of the McCauley brothers have found their happily ever afters, I am hoping that Marie Harte has plans for a future novel starring Del's brother J.T.
An absolutely outstanding addition to The McCauley Brothers series, I highly recommend What to Do with a Bad Boy to fans of contemporary romances. It can be read as a standalone story, but you really do not want to miss any of the novels in this wonderful series.
michellesantiago's review
4.0
4.5/5 stars
I'm a sucker for a good contemporary romance and this is a darn good one. Full review to come.
I'm a sucker for a good contemporary romance and this is a darn good one. Full review to come.