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penandpencil's review
3.0
3.5-Liked this one better than the first, characters more interesting, a lot more of a story here.
Really enjoyed seeing the growth in these characters, but also that they were both strong in their own right despite the issues they had. Great banter.
Really enjoyed seeing the growth in these characters, but also that they were both strong in their own right despite the issues they had. Great banter.
impatienke's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
falulatonks's review against another edition
3.0
I liked parts of this a lot. I'm also always up for books that have 'ships together by around 30% in and have the rest of the book be about navigating through it and figuring out what they want from each other, because that's - nice! And this book did that well, especially because I didn't feel like I was just waiting for a major conflict to go down.
scoutmomskf's review
5.0
I loved this book. Jamie has been my favorite character so far. I loved the way he is so comfortable with being around people, and how easily he talks to them. I also really liked the fact that there was much more to him than the easy going bartender that everyone saw, and the screwup that his brother always sees. Olivia first sees Jamie as a way to learn how to have fun. She figures he is the perfect person to help her. But the more time they spend together, the more she sees the man beneath the facade. And with his help, she rediscovers the fun-loving woman in herself. They also work together on a dream of Jamie's, and try to get his family to see it too. Tessa was ok in this book, but still too much the peacemaker. She also couldn't seem to see past Jamie's old mistakes to the new man. I just wanted to smack Eric upside the head with a 2 by 4. He kept throwing Jamie's past in his face and made no attempt to list to what Jamie had to say. It took a combination of Olivia's presentation and Jamie walking away just to get his attention. I'm really looking forward to the next book, and seeing Eric fall.
thisismenow's review
5.0
After getting a taste for Victoria Dahl's writing in Good Girls Don't, I was quite excited to sink my teeth into the second book in the series, Bad Boys Do.
As much as I liked Luke and Tessa in Good Girls Don't, I think I enjoyed Olivia and Jamie even more. As with the previous book, the characters felt realistic and well thought out.
The plot was rather different from Good Girl's Don't, but many of the things from that book carried over into this one, making things miserable for Jamie. Olivia's baggage was also pretty heavy, but in a way that I think many people can relate to.
The plot here was more character driven, but it worked really well. These were both characters that needed to do a lot of growing in different ways, and whenever Olivia and Jamie shared scenes in the book, they played so well off of each other.
Whenever Eric or Victor showed up, my first reaction was to cringe, knowing that things would not end well. That being said, I am quite looking forward to reading and learning more about Eric. I've already picked up the The Guy Next Door anthology, and can't wait to dive into Real Men Will after I've finished reading it.
As much as I liked Luke and Tessa in Good Girls Don't, I think I enjoyed Olivia and Jamie even more. As with the previous book, the characters felt realistic and well thought out.
The plot was rather different from Good Girl's Don't, but many of the things from that book carried over into this one, making things miserable for Jamie. Olivia's baggage was also pretty heavy, but in a way that I think many people can relate to.
The plot here was more character driven, but it worked really well. These were both characters that needed to do a lot of growing in different ways, and whenever Olivia and Jamie shared scenes in the book, they played so well off of each other.
Whenever Eric or Victor showed up, my first reaction was to cringe, knowing that things would not end well. That being said, I am quite looking forward to reading and learning more about Eric. I've already picked up the The Guy Next Door anthology, and can't wait to dive into Real Men Will after I've finished reading it.
shannon_cocktailsandbooks's review
4.0
Jamie Donovan has been stuck with the label of lazy playboy for all of his adult life. Sure he's perpetuated the title and done more than his share of dumb things, but he's trying to be responsible and he wishes his siblings would see he's putting in the effort. Determined to start making a difference at the family brewery, Jamie enrolls in a Restaurant management class at the local college. He's hoping the class will help him pull together all his ideas for expanding the brewery without having the leave the current space. How lucky for him, his teacher happens to be willing to help him take those ideas from cocktails napkins to presentation.
Olivia Bishop left her dreams of helping restaurant owners design and implement their ideas behind in order to support her college professor husband. He had dreams of being a department chair and needed the perfect wife to host his parties and make him look good. Too bad his dream also involved compromising positions with his Teaching Assistants. So now Olivia finds herself teaching classes, without actually having any seniority and tenure, just to get by. It's by chance that she recognizes one of her students as the sexy bartender from the brewery her book club meets at.
After striking up a conversation, Jamie and Olivia strike a deal. She'll help him with his restaurant ideas and he'll help her rediscover her fun side.
Jamie is absolutely freaking adorable. There was so much more going on behind that flirtatious smile and it took the serious Olivia to see past the mask. He was guilt ridden over his hand is what happened to his parents and frustrated about not being able to break free of the vicious circle he found himself in with his older brother. With Olivia, he found that he could be serious and determined, while still maintaining the fun personality everyone associates with him.
Olivia was a tough nut. She had an ass as an ex-husband who used her for his own personal gain while having parents that constantly told her she didn't know what she was doing (whether it be her choice in men or career direction). She'd been beaten down and lost herself. But Jamie was able to help her find the girl who loved amusement parks, stayed out late, and made out in the middle of the street. She found that being in a relationship with someone didn't mean given up what you wanted, but having that person help you strive to make that dream a reality.
You will not be disappointed in this addition to the Donovan Brothers Brewery series. No hint in this one on what's going to happen with Eric, but I bet it'll be spectacular!
4 Cocktails
Olivia Bishop left her dreams of helping restaurant owners design and implement their ideas behind in order to support her college professor husband. He had dreams of being a department chair and needed the perfect wife to host his parties and make him look good. Too bad his dream also involved compromising positions with his Teaching Assistants. So now Olivia finds herself teaching classes, without actually having any seniority and tenure, just to get by. It's by chance that she recognizes one of her students as the sexy bartender from the brewery her book club meets at.
After striking up a conversation, Jamie and Olivia strike a deal. She'll help him with his restaurant ideas and he'll help her rediscover her fun side.
Jamie is absolutely freaking adorable. There was so much more going on behind that flirtatious smile and it took the serious Olivia to see past the mask. He was guilt ridden over his hand is what happened to his parents and frustrated about not being able to break free of the vicious circle he found himself in with his older brother. With Olivia, he found that he could be serious and determined, while still maintaining the fun personality everyone associates with him.
Olivia was a tough nut. She had an ass as an ex-husband who used her for his own personal gain while having parents that constantly told her she didn't know what she was doing (whether it be her choice in men or career direction). She'd been beaten down and lost herself. But Jamie was able to help her find the girl who loved amusement parks, stayed out late, and made out in the middle of the street. She found that being in a relationship with someone didn't mean given up what you wanted, but having that person help you strive to make that dream a reality.
You will not be disappointed in this addition to the Donovan Brothers Brewery series. No hint in this one on what's going to happen with Eric, but I bet it'll be spectacular!
4 Cocktails
lobo1tomia's review against another edition
5.0
Egy trilógiában mindig a középső rész az, ami trükkös. Na hát Victoria Dahl itt igencsak beletalált, mert a Bad Boys Do sokkal jobban bejött, mint az előző könyv, pedig már az is tetszett. Biztos már eleve az alapfelállás miatt, hogy egy idősebb nő és egy fiatalabb férfi a főszereplők (bár csak 5 év van köztük, Olivia az elején teljesen úgy érzi, mintha évtizedekkel lenne idősebb). De igazán a karakterek viszik el ezt a regényt. Mind a ketten hús-vér embereknek tűnnek, valós problémákkal, amelyek megoldásához eleinte úgy tűnik a másikra van szükségük, bár közben kiderül, hogy saját maguk is kézbe vehették volna már az ügyeiket, csak éppen kellett ez az összefogás, hogy jól sikerüljön az egész.
Részletesebben: http://olvasonaplo.net/olvasonaplo/2011/10/07/victoria_dahl_bad_boys_do/
Részletesebben: http://olvasonaplo.net/olvasonaplo/2011/10/07/victoria_dahl_bad_boys_do/
lisabooksit's review
4.0
Hot. and I'm glad I did read it because I was not liking Jamie before. I love how her books don't do a ton of beating around the bush and get to the point pretty quick. odin the story lines are fast flowing.
laurenjodi's review
4.0
Bad Boys Do
4.5 Stars
Jamie is the black sheep in the Donovan family. Determined to change his footloose and fancy-free image and become more responsible, he attends a restaurant start-up course at the local university and feels head-over-heels for the reserved yet sexy instructor, Olivia Bishop. Newly divorced, Olivia has decided to live life to the fullest and have fun while doing so. Jamie is more than eager to fulfill any and all requests.
A delightful feel-good read.
Jamie and Olivia's relationship starts out as "lust at first sight" and their chemistry is off the charts. While Victoria Dahl certainly knows how to write a steamy sex scene, Jamie and Olivia's romance soon develops into more as they both stretch their boundaries and grow as individuals and as a couple. One of the best aspects of the characterization is Olivia's backbone of steel when it comes to dealing with her narcissistic, self-indigent and manipulative ex-husband.
The confrontational dynamics between the Donovan siblings, especially Jamie and Eric, are realistic, and there were moments when it seems that the animosity may ultimately shatter the family. It is clear that older brother Eric really needs to loosen up and it looks like he will meet his match in the final installment - looking forward to it.
4.5 Stars
Jamie is the black sheep in the Donovan family. Determined to change his footloose and fancy-free image and become more responsible, he attends a restaurant start-up course at the local university and feels head-over-heels for the reserved yet sexy instructor, Olivia Bishop. Newly divorced, Olivia has decided to live life to the fullest and have fun while doing so. Jamie is more than eager to fulfill any and all requests.
A delightful feel-good read.
Jamie and Olivia's relationship starts out as "lust at first sight" and their chemistry is off the charts. While Victoria Dahl certainly knows how to write a steamy sex scene, Jamie and Olivia's romance soon develops into more as they both stretch their boundaries and grow as individuals and as a couple. One of the best aspects of the characterization is Olivia's backbone of steel when it comes to dealing with her narcissistic, self-indigent and manipulative ex-husband.
The confrontational dynamics between the Donovan siblings, especially Jamie and Eric, are realistic, and there were moments when it seems that the animosity may ultimately shatter the family. It is clear that older brother Eric really needs to loosen up and it looks like he will meet his match in the final installment - looking forward to it.