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A review by jencampbell
Good Girl Fail by Roni Loren
4.0
Good Girl Fail | Roni Loren
A campus exploration of “It’s always been you” with a second sexy helping (MMF)
Despite her sheltered background and the controlling influence of her religious grandparents, O’Neal steps on campus at Bennette with a plan to chart her own path. Mildly influenced by her best-friend’s brother Auden and her very first kiss, she finds a new sense of determination to pursue her own dreams rather than fulfill the rigid plan provided for her. A freshman journalist with a broken history – she soon realizes that while she may be the sharpest crayon in the box, her restricted upbringing has left her severely uneducated. Seeking a mentor and lacking a social network, O’Neal turns to Auden, and Auden realizes that there may be more to the student-teacher exchange than he anticipated. Catching feelings complicates things, and so does Lennox – Auden’s tattooed artist roommate with a softer heart than he’s realized. But is it really that complicated, or is that just your past talking?
I must admit that Roni Loren is one of my all-time FAVE romance authors so I knew that I would love this before I even started. I’m all about the complex character and emotional connection and this book delivers those in spades. I generally go for MF romances so the MMF element was extra spicy for me [and may not be for everyone] but the story developed seamlessly and the connection between each character was dynamic and electric.
Good Girl Fail has taken top marks for Campus Novels in my book – super spicy and still swoonworthy, classic third act breakup that didn’t make me cringe, and characters that I’m just not ready to let go of. I’ve read and re-read in between a few other novels and I’m sure I’ll be back again just to spend more time with O’Neal, Auden and Lennox.
4.5/5
Massive thanks to Roni Loren for providing the ARC for review!
A campus exploration of “It’s always been you” with a second sexy helping (MMF)
Despite her sheltered background and the controlling influence of her religious grandparents, O’Neal steps on campus at Bennette with a plan to chart her own path. Mildly influenced by her best-friend’s brother Auden and her very first kiss, she finds a new sense of determination to pursue her own dreams rather than fulfill the rigid plan provided for her. A freshman journalist with a broken history – she soon realizes that while she may be the sharpest crayon in the box, her restricted upbringing has left her severely uneducated. Seeking a mentor and lacking a social network, O’Neal turns to Auden, and Auden realizes that there may be more to the student-teacher exchange than he anticipated. Catching feelings complicates things, and so does Lennox – Auden’s tattooed artist roommate with a softer heart than he’s realized. But is it really that complicated, or is that just your past talking?
I must admit that Roni Loren is one of my all-time FAVE romance authors so I knew that I would love this before I even started. I’m all about the complex character and emotional connection and this book delivers those in spades. I generally go for MF romances so the MMF element was extra spicy for me [and may not be for everyone] but the story developed seamlessly and the connection between each character was dynamic and electric.
Good Girl Fail has taken top marks for Campus Novels in my book – super spicy and still swoonworthy, classic third act breakup that didn’t make me cringe, and characters that I’m just not ready to let go of. I’ve read and re-read in between a few other novels and I’m sure I’ll be back again just to spend more time with O’Neal, Auden and Lennox.
4.5/5
Massive thanks to Roni Loren for providing the ARC for review!