A review by bookflutter
A Real Good Bad Thing by Lauren Blakely

4.0

Wow, this is my first read from Lauren Blakely, and now I need to read her entire backlist! Note: This is actually a republished work from a previous duet, the Jewel Series, and has been reworked, edited, and has additional content. This is a story about an all-out war to find some expensive treasure in the Florida Keys environment, and it's filled with fun banter and steam! Ruby and Jake are on opposite sides, investigating the whereabouts of the treasured jewels. At first meet, they were immediately attracted to one another, making it hard to resist their chemistry and angst. I loved the dialogue, as it was fun and entertaining. The character development and plot were very well written. I also loved how their investigation had twists and unexpected turns, bringing even more to the story. I highly recommend this one as it's an interesting twist on a SPICY enemies-to-lovers romance with a bit of mystery and adventure!