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Gently Broken #2A

Bad Candy: Part One

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What's the fastest way to screw up your closest relationship?

Easy, hookup with your twin sister's best friend.

I know, I know. I'm a dick. My sister, Kelsa, has always been very vocal about how she feels about me hooking up with her friends.

Needless to say, she'd have my balls.

But, you see, Renee Espada has always been "bad candy", a term Kelsaand I coined when we were kids. The ultimate temptation. That's exactly what she is. Sweet, innocent, and totally off-limits.

It's been rough, especially since I moved into the apartment she shares with my sister. I can't help but flirt with her. It’s just who I am, plus that blush of hers is addictive. I've always been drawn to her.


But, what I never expected was her to make a move on me first.

(This title was originally in a duet format, but now includes both books, Bad Candy Part One and Bad Candy Part Two, in one continuous story.)

Published October 1, 2018

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Ava Alise

9 books534 followers
Ava Alise is a contemporary new adult romance author, who enjoys writing stories with sexy complex characters in an imperfect world. While her stories always sizzle, they will also take you on an emotional ride that will hold you hostage until the end. She is married to the love of her life and has two children. She enjoys a good laugh and will talk to just about anybody. Ava will be debuting with her first series “Gently Broken” in the late 2017.

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Profile Image for Lisa Marie Barrera.
426 reviews28 followers
October 13, 2018
OMFG!! WHAT IN THE WORLD?! BAD CANDY: Part One is NOT for the Faint of Hearts because it Will GRAB YOU FROM THE VERY BEGINNING and give you an Emotional Lust of Pinup Sexual Chemistry is off the Charts!! AVA ALISE DID IT AGAIN AND IT WAS SENSORY OVERLOAD!!
Renée and Cameron's story starts out with Rock Hard drive passion and dissolves when Kelsa comes back to their apartment after forgetting something. You see, Renée is Kelsa's Best Friend from college and Cameron is Kelsa's Twin Brother which is Forbidden Fruit to one another. The brother/sister made a pact after a high school situation happened and never looked back, until Renée stepped in when they met in college.
Years later as they are all adults and in full Career Mode, Renée & Cam Snapped their resolve but careful not to alarm Kelsa.
If you have read any of Ava Alise's Books, then you have met Renée & Cam in Dirty Flirting: Part One & Two! AND YEAH like those books...BAD CANDY: Part One is NO EXCEPTION!!! It Ended with a CLIFFHANGER that will have you wanting more and the WTF Factor as to what is going to happen Next!!
CANNOT WAIT FOR PART TWO!! YOU ARE KILLING ME AVA!!! KILLING ME!!!

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This can't happen. No matter how much I want him. He can only be a fantasy, a dream. Dream Cam isn't a player who will break my heart and ruin my friendship with my best friend. He's a lover. Faithful. Honest. And Not Kelsa's Twin Brother.
"You're Forbidden fruit," he says.
"So fucking sweet, but I promised Kelsa I'd stay away."
Swallowing hard, he steps further away, leaning against the wall across from me. We are standing in the hallway of the apartment that he, Kelsa and I share.
He's been crashing on our couch since he moved to New York to open his photography studio six months ago. You'd think having your living room occupied by a full grown man would get kind of old.
But it hasn't. I don't mind Cameron at all.
He's neat, a shit load of fun, and running into him during these early mornings when he's leaving the shower.....body still damp, beads of water sticking to his chest...it's better than Coffee.
1,856 reviews25 followers
October 9, 2018
This book was off the hook crazy good. Wanting someone you know you shouldn’t have, the need, the desire you both have but an agreement between you and your sister to never mess around with her friends again is dangling above your head until that moment when the one you desire plants a kiss on you that ignites a fire deep down inside that you know is going to be nothing but trouble. This is what happens with Cam and Renee, not being able to control yourself and lie to your sister and best friend, but you can’t help yourself and you go for it. One weekend, it’s nothing, no feelings just an agreement between two adults, this will get it out of system, yeah right. What happens when Tom, Renee’s ex is trying to get back into her good graces? Cam can’t handle the thought of any man touching her. Renee is sweet, and a little bit of a push over, always concerned about what others think and it’s time for her to take her life back before she makes any life changing decisions. Mind blowing sex, their story is deliciously steamy, chemistry to die for and keeping their trysts, a secret may come back to literally bite them in the butt. No spoilers here, loved this book and can’t wait for part 2 to find out what happens next for Cam and Renee. I voluntarily reviewed this book.
Profile Image for Jolene St Germain Triggs.
757 reviews8 followers
October 10, 2018
Really great story! Can be read as a stand alone, but there are a few instances where things happened in Drex and Kelsa's book that are vaguely glossed over here (in my opinion) so if your like me, you'll want to read Dirty Flirting (1&2) so you can grasp more of the big picture. Renee's relationship with her Mom touched my heart. It stirred up feelings that I don't like to think about, its definitely one of those books that you can see yourself in throughout. This author does a remarkable job at drawing you into the story. I'm anxious to read part 2! Cam grew throughout the book, you could definitely see his growth but will it be enough to make him the kind of man that Renee truly deserves? I so want the best for these two, especially Renee!
Profile Image for Beyond The Covers Blog.
2,509 reviews88 followers
October 20, 2018
The one thing that Renee wanted was off limits,and she live in the same apartment as him.Living with her best friend Kelsa and her brother Cameron,she knew Kelsa would never agree to her seeing Cam.Renee is tired of living life on the safe side,she's ready to throw caution to the wind and grab a hold of life and that included Cam.

Cam knows that if he ever pursued Renee Kelsa would be furious with him,and would put her friendship in jeopardy,Kelsa loved her brother but she knew he was a player,and anyone deemed off limits was called Bad Candy and that was Renee.A morning bump in the hallway leads to a makeout session between Cam and Renee,they both know its wrong but neither can help themselves. If Kelsa found out she would be angry at them both,but one little taste and they both know it won't satisfy their craving. 
Profile Image for BP34.
5,872 reviews36 followers
October 13, 2018
This is part one of the Bad Candy series but can be read as a standalone. Cam and Renee's chemistry is off the charts but their relationship is off limits. Renee's his sister's best friend and messing with them is taboo. Sexy, steamy and sexual tension that explodes. Secret tryst and lots of drama. Well written with great characters and an entertaining story. I read a reader copy and voluntarily chose to write a review.
Profile Image for Amy  Crull.
2,094 reviews29 followers
December 27, 2018
This book was so much fun to read! I can't wait to see how it all plays out in part two.
So Cam and Renee live together with his sister.. There's been attraction but neither crossed the line until now.. These two have the sexual tension and know exactly how to use it. Renee has been told what to do and who to date, neither is what she wants. She loves fashion design but wants more.. She wants to design her own stuff. Cam, brings out the passion and frustration in her. He makes her want more in life. These two are fun especially when they are trying to be sneaky.. a few close calls happen of course. I so loved everything in this book!!
Profile Image for Charmaine Nouwen.
3,948 reviews19 followers
October 14, 2018

Bad Candy Part One is a great read. exciting, hot,steamy and sexy.. great storyline,exciting characters with off the charts chemistry,couldn't put it down,it's a page turner,can't wait for the part two.. well done! I received an ARC copy and I am giving my honest and voluntary review
Profile Image for Christina Rybka.
1,064 reviews15 followers
June 6, 2019
Funny, Sexy, and awesome.

Cam and Renee are so dam hot. I love the sexual tension and how they don’t want to hurt Kelso but can’t stop Can’t wait to see what happens. Great characters and storyline. Definitely should pick it up.
Profile Image for Lissa Rice.
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October 13, 2018
**4 Boundless Stars** Full Review and Rating will be up on Boundless Book Reviews
Profile Image for Jami Jones.
291 reviews10 followers
October 18, 2018
Oh man, what a great freaking book. Bad Candy is definitely a must read. I was hooked from the beginning. Cam and Renee have so much sexual tension and the fact that Renée is Cam's sisters best friend made this one heck of a story. They know they shouldn't mess around with each other but that just can't help themselves. This book had the sweetness and sexiness to go with it. I'm definitely excited for part 2.. Job well done Ava Alise!!!
1,273 reviews
December 31, 2018
I loved this book so much.
Wanting someone you know you shouldn't. The chemistry between the characters and the sexual tension was just enough. The storyline kept me interested and wanting more. I cant wait to read part 2.
Profile Image for Shelly Wolf.
508 reviews6 followers
October 19, 2018
This is the first book I've read by this author,,,,, I can't wait til I get to read more from this author ,,,,

This story is about Renee Espada whom is a 25 year old who lives in New York,,,, she lives with her best friend, Kelsa, also 25 ,,,, she has a bitch of a boss named Mosia who owns Mosia's Women's Fashion Team Eveningwear Department,,, Renee's family is originally from Puerto Rico and now she lives in New York,,,, her bf Kelsa has a twin brother named Cameron and he loves women,,, all kindza women, and sometimes friends of Kelsa, which never works out and Kelsa abd said friend usually part ways because of Cam and he had to promise to her he wouldn't make a move on Renee,,,, and Renee knows that her bf's is a player and it really isn't kosher to date your bf's brother,,,, especially her rwin,,,, no problem,,,,, or, is it,,,, ???

Cameron's twin Kelsa is living in New York and he needs somewhere to crash when he moves to NY so Kelsa says he can crash with her and Renee, but he has to promise not to touch Renee after all she's "Bad Candy" as Kelsa and Cameron would say ,,, something his family would say and it was still being said between the twins,,,, He's pretty sure he's not going to be around the apartment much as he's starting his own Photography Studio and it's going to take all his time and energy to make the new up and coming studio running, and he won't even notice Renee so, He's got this,,, hands down,,, or, does he,,,???

I rather enjoyed this story from Ava Alise and I would highly recommend this book to anyone,,,, I found another author to read, so it's a win, win for me,,,,

I ready this ARC voluntarily and left a review
Profile Image for Within The Pages Book Blog.
686 reviews17 followers
October 19, 2018
Never disappointing!!!! Bad Candy by Ava Alise is another fantastic, funny and sexy book. Like all the books before by this author I enjoy the quick, effortless story line that keeps me laughing and gets me in the mood all at the same time.

Cameron is Kelsa's twin brother and he was told to stay away from her best friend Renee. Kelsa has lost a friend before due to her brothers actions and do not want this to happen again with Renee. Cameron however cannot get this girl out of his head. They all live together and after Renee shocked him with a passionate kiss, he is out of his mind with lust for her.

Renee, the good girl, has no idea why one night she just went and kissed Cameron, but she liked it and she wants more. Renee is not the type to be spontaneous and to keep secrets yet this is one secret she is willing to keep even from her best friend Kelsa. How will she possibly get more of the guy she craves and not get caught and potentially lose her best friend because of it?

I love the banter and the funny situations that Renee and Cameron find themselves in. The connection between the two is undeniable, the sex is incredible and the long term potential addictive. I also love the secondary characters, Kelsa and Drexal, they are so lovable and quirky!! I definitely recommend reading Dirty Flirting part one and two first and then Bad Candy especially if you like a romantic comedy!!
Profile Image for Alicia Harrietha.
547 reviews6 followers
December 31, 2018
Never disappointing!!!! Bad Candy by Ava Alise is another fantastic, funny and sexy book. Like all the books before by this author I enjoy the quick, effortless story line that keeps me laughing and gets me in the mood all at the same time.

Cameron is Kelsa's twin brother and he was told to stay away from her best friend Renee. Kelsa has lost a friend before due to her brothers actions and do not want this to happen again with Renee. Cameron however cannot get this girl out of his head. They all live together and after Renee shocked him with a passionate kiss, he is out of his mind with lust for her.

Renee, the good girl, has no idea why one night she just went and kissed Cameron, but she liked it and she wants more. Renee is not the type to be spontaneous and to keep secrets yet this is one secret she is willing to keep even from her best friend Kelsa. How will she possibly get more of the guy she craves and not get caught and potentially lose her best friend because of it?

I love the banter and the funny situations that Renee and Cameron find themselves in. The connection between the two is undeniable, the sex is incredible and the long term potential addictive. I also love the secondary characters, Kelsa and Drexal, they are so lovable and quirky!! I definitely recommend reading Dirty Flirting part one and two first and then Bad Candy especially if you like a romantic comedy!!
Profile Image for Amy M. (Amy Loves Reading Blog).
730 reviews49 followers
October 17, 2018
Wow!! This was my first read from this author and let me tell you..... holy hotness!! I love this type of read, my sisters best friend, but I haven’t read many and so it was very refreshing.

A few aspects of this story was a little off for me such as Kelsa’s job profession... there are times when it’s talked about but we don’t really know what it is until the very end and that was a little annoying. Another one is the part about Kelsa’s boyfriend Drex has an ex of some sort; that whole thing confused the shit out of me and I think could have been better explained. But getting to know Renee and her love her fashion while getting to know Cam.

Parts about Renee really annoyed me and upset me about certain men in her life but Cam also has some annoying and manwhore ways about him I did not like. But the sexual tension between Renee and Cam were off the charts hot as fuck. I can’t wait to see what else happens with these two!!
Profile Image for Anne Baker.
756 reviews4 followers
October 17, 2018
Bad Candy is Always the Sweetest

An intense romance with sizzling chemistry! Cameron aka Cam is The twin brother of Kelsa who is Renee Espada’s BF and flatmate since college. Cam is Renee’s fantasy and also is temporarily staying at the flat too! Cam is a player and flirts with Renee, he’s ‘bad candy’ Kelsa’s favourite saying! Renee is also his forbidden Fruit! Will Renee ditch Mitch for a player? Can Cam heed his twins warnings? Oh what a tangled web Renee weaves in this story. Will Renee turn her life around and stand up to her mother, Tom and Mitch? Can Cam stick to his plan to stop flirting with Renee and start looking for his own apartment? Will her lies be her downfall?
A reasonably good read but at times a little rushed, that leaves you thinking you have missed something along the way! But nevertheless I enjoyed the book.
I voluntarily reviewed this book after receiving a free copy
Profile Image for Andrea Thompson.
730 reviews11 followers
October 18, 2018
I arrived late to reading this one before release day, but shouldn't have worried that I might not have enough time to get through it. Once I flipped the first few pages I couldn't stop reading!

Best friend's sibling is always an interesting trope. I tend to like it and this story is no exception. The author does a good job of incorporating the guilt associated with having feelings for someone you aren't supposed to, and yet being unable to deny and follow those feelings, regardless of the potential fallout. I never really understand how characters really believe that getting together for a one time deal or just a limited time is going to work - it never does!

Cameron and Renee are an interesting match and the love scenes are top notch. Nothing good ever comes from keeping secrets though, especially big ones, and most especially from your sister or best friend. I'm definitely hating this cliffhanger as we wait for part two!
October 18, 2018
Arggghhh Ava why, why did you let it stop there haha. Geez I think Ava leaves us with those kind of endings that makes you want to throw thing's lol. This is about Renee who is Kelsa's BFF and roommate and Kelsa's twin brother Cameron who just so happens to live with them their from her Gently Broken series and let's just say thing's get very hot, heavy and steamy with Renee and Cam. I love his way of thinking in the thing's he does in this book. No spoilers here, but you definitely want to check this book out. I think Ava has a heat level in all of her book's of hot to flaming there's no slowing down lol. Which makes for some very interesting read's . I absolutely loved this story if you can't tell and I would say it's a must read, but then that's just my opinion. Don't take my word for it pick it up and find out for yourself.

This is just my opinion and my voluntary review
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2,242 reviews73 followers
October 21, 2018
Bad Candy is full of lust, passion.

Renee has recently been cheated on, by one of the men she thought that maybe was marriage material. Cam is the hot brother of her best friend, Kelsa. Now I love me a good forbidden romance, and this was enjoyable. But it was missing that urgency to want to finish. Renee and Cam have known each other for years, so it’s easy for them to fall into each other. There’s that rush of it being forbidden. His sister made him promise that he would never go for Renee. But you know promises, sometimes they're meant to be broken.

Even though they’ve known each other for years. I was kind of surprised that Renee just jumped in and didn’t make sure he’s been tested. Because based on a previous scene in the book I would be a little worried. But when you’ve been lusting after someone for years, that flies out the window.

Their plan for one night of passion doesn’t last too long. It will be interesting to see what happens in part two.

Overall, I give this Four Boundless Stars.

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Profile Image for Gwen Shafer.
1,896 reviews27 followers
October 21, 2018
Loved this one. Ava did such a great job writing this one. You are introduced to Bella and Cam. These two are roommates but so much more. Cam is her best friend's brother and someone that Bella should not get involved with. Bella is Cam's forbidden candy. Someone that he should stay as far away from as possible. But one kiss changes everything between these two. This was a great well written book from beginning to end. I loved the characters and the chemistry. I cant want to see what is going to happen between these two and the sister best friend in the next one. I am dying to know what is going to happen. Great ending but leaves you wanting so much more.
Profile Image for Carolyn.
1,677 reviews6 followers
November 13, 2018
Cam promised his twin sister he’d never mess around with another one of her friends after a major disaster with a cheerleader/friend in high school. He has kept that promise even though he has wanted his sister’s best friend and roommate since college until the day he and Renee met in the hall and she starts kissing him. Neither wants to hurt their sister/friend but these two can’t keep their hands off each other. Renee has the added pressure of an overbearing mother, a cheating ex boyfriend and a coworker she’s seeing but doesn’t have the guts to break it off with. The only time she feels free is with Cam. The heat level is super high and I can’t wait for Book 2!
Profile Image for Lisa Rangel.
240 reviews47 followers
December 2, 2018
Bad Candy by Ava Alise is the first book I have read by her. Let me tell you I went in this blind. When I read the blurb I was brought to wanting to know there story. You have Can and Renee who fall for one another and have this amazing chemistry not only in bed but also outside. One problem only. Cam made a pact with his twin sister... and Renee well, she’s Cams twin sisters best friend, so what happens when you have to lie??? Well you’ll just have to find out. It had its steamy scenes and also wanting to know more so when you get to the end good luck, cause youll be screaming wanting to know more.
I can’t wait for book 2 to come out!!!
Profile Image for Nora Flood-Houston.
473 reviews21 followers
October 18, 2018
Ok I read Dirty Flirting one and two and fell in love with this author! Renee is Kelsa’s best friend and roommate. Kelsa’s twin is temporarily staying with them. Cam is off limits but Renee wants him so bad. Cam is a photographer and somewhat of a player. He promised his twin sister he would stay away from her friends after a disaster in high school. But the temptation is getting stronger and Renee is not making it any easier. This book is hotter than hot! A fantastic book! I can’t wait for the next book!
Profile Image for Kari Hansen.
10.2k reviews87 followers
October 21, 2018
Renee is living with her best friend Kelsa, when her best friend’s brother Cam moves in temporarily. The chemistry between them is off the charts but they know they need to deny it as any relationship between them is strictly off limits.

Agreeing to one weekend of hot fun to get each other to burn out the chemistry between them sounds like a foolproof plan and then they can revert back to friends on Monday. What could possibly go wrong?

Hot chemistry and a cliff hanger leaves us anxiously awaiting more of Renee and Cam. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
Profile Image for Mary Fazzi.
1,111 reviews10 followers
November 1, 2018
This a hot quick read. Kelsa and Cameron are brother and sister. They’ve always been close. But a bad thing happened when Cam was 17 years old and slept with Kelsa’s friend and ruined the friendship Kelsa had with her. So they call things that you shouldn’t want bad candy. Now Kelsa has a really great friend named Renee and Cam and Renee want each other but Cam knows she’s bad candy. Will they get together of course but for one weekend only??? It’s great that one weekend to get it out of their system works, right??? You’ve got to read this. Can’t wait for more.
13 reviews
November 28, 2018
Wow!!! What a great read!!! Cam had sex with a previous best friend of his sister's that did not end well and promised his sister her friends would be off limits. No problems with this until Cam moves in with his sister and her best friend renee. Sparks start flying between cam and renee and it isn't long before they give in and have hot steamy sex. They agreed to the one night and then forget and move on but they find they are unable to stop wanting each other. It does end on a cliffhanger but I cannot wait to read the next book to see what happens.
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1,249 reviews17 followers
October 14, 2018
So hot! Renee and Cam were explosive together! Of course, they really shouldn't be together at all, because Renee is Cam's sister's best friend. But when someone says you can't have something, that just makes you want it more. Renee is the bad candy that Cam can't seem to get enough of, no matter how much he tries to avoid her. Will they be able to get it out of their system with just one weekend, or will they continue to play with fire and risk getting caught? I can't wait for the second book!
Profile Image for Paul R.
67 reviews
October 17, 2018
4 1/2 stars
Bad Candy Part One is a fun read. It is nicely hot and steamy with enough tension to cut with a knife. How do you keeps hands off your sister’s roommate? She has been off-limits since twins Cam and Kelsa met Renee freshman year in college. However, can that crazy chemistry be denied? Read and find out as they are now adult roommates living in NYC. It was a great read and I look forward to part two of this story. I received an ARC copy of this book, and I am giving my honest review.
Profile Image for Chantel.
458 reviews
October 29, 2018
This is the first book I have read by this author and definitely can’t wait to read more, especially Bad Candy Part Two. Who knew Bad Candy could be so sweet and downright addicting.

This is a best friends brother romance that will have you on the edge of your seat in anticipation of what will come next. The chemistry between Cam and Renee is sizzling hot and will leave you breathless. I so cannot wait for Part Two to see what happens next.
Profile Image for Heather Navarre.
720 reviews1 follower
December 28, 2018
A classic example of wanting what you are told you can’t have.

I found this book to be very good. There is some fantastic chemistry between Renee and Cameron! The forbidden is always exciting.

This book also had a great story and some previous history as to why Cam is NOT allowed to date his sisters friend(s). But sometimes it can’t be helped and you can’t stop who you fall in love with.

It is an easy read, hard to put down.
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