A review by javalenciaph
Bad Reputation by S.L. Scott

5.0

Note: An ARC was provided by the author. The full review can be read on Dog-Eared Daydreams.

A second-chance romance AND a royal love story?! I must have snuck onto Santa's nice list by the skin of my teeth--any rumors about my naughtiness are exaggerated...or maybe not...depends on the rumors--because dear Mr. Claus seems to have an elf in the form of bestselling author S.L. Scott and I have reaped the rewards via her latest release, Bad Reputation. This had everything I could have wished for and I'm glad Santa (and S.L. Scott) were listening! This also happens to be standalone (although it's also a spin-off of sorts since Hutton Everest--quick FYI: the original title for this was supposed to be Hutton!--is the brother of Ethan Everest, whose own book is Everest), so yay for those of you out there who currently don't have the time to jump into a series or dislike evil cliffhangers.

Hutton and Ally's story isn't your typical royal romance slash love story about second chances, and I love when and author is able to add unique enough touches to their tale, allowing it stand apart from a crowded field. Another thing I adored about this book was that it wasn't anything like Ethan Everest and Singer Davis's story, which was one I was quite enamored when it was released exactly a year ago today. Hutton and Ally faced a set of extraordinary circumstances, but then what else would you expect from an extraordinary love story like theirs? Bad Reputation easily snags five stars; now I can't wait to see who among the side characters gets their turn next! ♥