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I was a Sixty-Eight Whiskey—a combat medic. So when I hear someone shout “MEDIC!” training just kicks in. It’s automatic, immediate. I don’t think I even saw the guy whose leg I tended to, not really. All I saw was him. Zane Badd. His tuxedo fit him like he’d been sewn into it, and his eyes reflected the fury and the hardness of a combat veteran, but when he looked at me, he just…softened. By the time I had his brother patched, Zane and I were both covered in blood, and I knew I had to have him.

The trouble with Zane isn’t getting him, it’s keeping him. 

And the trouble with me is, even if I could hold onto a man like Zane, I wouldn’t know what to do with him. It’s not in my nature, and if life has taught me anything, it’s to not trust anyone, least of all men like Zane. He’s a warrior through and through, hard, muscular, gorgeous, tenacious, and yet oddly tender toward me.

Experience and instincts are telling me to run from Zane Badd as fast as possible, but my heart and my body are telling me to stay, to hold on and not let go. Yeah, it’s a conflict as old as humanity itself, but it’s brand new for me. 

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Life as Navy SEAL doesn’t exactly prepare you for normality. Yeah, I can tend bar and goof off with my seven crazy brothers, but what do I do when the woman of my dreams—dreams I didn’t know I’d had until I saw her—explodes into my life like a frag grenade? I’m trained to attack, to win, to survive at any costs, and figuring out what to do about a woman like Amarantha Quinn will take every scrap of tenacity and courage I possess. Combat is easy, it turns out, in comparison to facing your own fears and scars. 

And then sometimes, just when you think you’ve got it finally figured out, fate throws you a screwball and sends everything FUBAR.

344 pages, Paperback

First published January 18, 2017

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Jasinda Wilder

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NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, WALL STREET JOURNAL and international bestselling author Jasinda Wilder is a Michigan native with a penchant for titillating tales about sexy men and strong women. Her bestselling titles include ALPHA, STRIPPED, WOUNDED, and the #1 Amazon and international bestseller FALLING INTO YOU. You can find her on her farm in Northern Michigan with her husband, author Jack Wilder, her six children and menagerie of animals.

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1,059 reviews75.2k followers
February 7, 2017
::: FULL REVIEW NOW POSTED :::


“You’re mine,” I heard myself say, and then stumbled to cover the gaffe. “For this week at least.”


HOLY HOTNESS!! Oh my! This was such a sweet, sexy romance! Sometimes you just need something FUN to read that'll make you smile and swooooooon and fan yourself from the heat, y'know?? And luckily, this book delivered exactly that! It's about a larger-than-life, hunky and heroic Navy SEAL hero who unexpectedly falls in love with a wild, carefree girl who changes everything for him! It is HOT HOT HOTTTTTTT!!!! Like, I mean S.T.E.A.M.Y. and it's also a really addictive, easy read. So if you're in the mood for a light-hearted erotic romance, try this!

I was a combat medic. So when I hear someone shout “MEDIC!” training just kicks in. It’s automatic, immediate. I don’t think I even saw the guy whose leg I tended to, not really. All I saw was him. Zane Badd. His tuxedo fit him like he’d been sewn into it, and his eyes reflected the fury and the hardness of a combat veteran, but when he looked at me, he just…softened. By the time I had his brother patched, Zane and I were both covered in blood, and I knew I had to have him.

The trouble with Zane isn’t getting him, it’s keeping him.

And the trouble with me is, even if I could hold onto a man like Zane, I wouldn’t know what to do with him. It’s not in my nature, and if life has taught me anything, it’s to not trust anyone, least of all men like Zane. He’s a warrior through and through, hard, muscular, gorgeous, tenacious, and yet oddly tender toward me.

Experience and instincts are telling me to run from Zane Badd as fast as possible, but my heart and my body are telling me to stay, to hold on and not let go...


There's a lot of humor in this book, a helluva lot of sexy-times, some heart-warming brotherly bonding, and a surprisingly sweet romance! The hero and heroine are both serial one-night-standers who share a mutual aversion to relationships and commitment. But they both find their lives turned upside down when they begin to have feelings for each other after what was supposed to be a one-time hook-up. This kind of freaks them both out and yet they still don't want to let each other go so without wanting to dive into anything too committed, and given that she was only in town for a few days, they agreed to just be together during her vacation -- no strings, no attachment, just a lot of sex and a carefree few days. But the more time they spent together, the harder they fell, leaving them both wondering if maybe, just maybe, they were ready to take a leap of faith and try something more permanent...

“Trust is… hard, and I’m just cynical, I guess. None of the guys I’ve ever met have seemed like anyone I’d be interested in seeing more than once.”
“And I’m safe, because you’re going back home in a week, so if I turn out to be a raging douchebag, you can just catch a flight home and forget about me.”
“Exactly.” Her eyes cut to mine. “But please, feel free to not turn into a raging douchebag.”
“I’ll do my best.”


This was a genuinely fun and romantic read! Admittedly, it was a little cheesy at times with some definite eye-roll-worthy moments and an overload of dick jokes, but the more serious Zane and Mara got about each other, the more I began to love the story and I have to say that overall, I really enjoyed reading this book!

“Girlfriend, you’ve got it bad,” Claire said.
That got my attention. “What do you mean?”
She waved at me in disgust. “You. I haven’t missed the way you and Zane have been eye-fucking this whole time.”
“We’re not eye-fucking,” I protested.

Claire snorted. “Bitch, please. If you could get pregnant from eye-fucking, you’d be nine kinds of knocked up.”


And I have to give a special shout out to Zane's brothers! I loved all their bonding and bantering moments!

“I’m supposed to call Mara at four. And if you say a damn word, I’ll castrate you in your sleep.”
“The nurse from the wedding? You’re … calling her… on the phone?”
“No, you dick-turd, I’m gonna stand on the roof and shout.”

“Go. Call your woman. We got this.”
“She’s not my woman. We’re just… practice dating.”
Brock stared at me for a long moment. “There’s so much to unpack from that statement I don’t even know where to start.”


This can be read as a standalone (that's how I read it) but it's also the second standalone in a series of standalones aptly called the Badd Brothers Series -- here's book 1 -- but personally, I had no problem reading this alone. Basically, the series follows eight brothers (last name Badd, hehe) and each book focuses on a different one of them finding love. Zane was a Navy SEAL, but there's a pilot, a football player, twin rock stars, a genius, and so on so if you like this book, there are more coming... but if you want to read this alone, that's fine too.

“That bar, those boys, the city… it all has a way of growing on you, doesn’t it?”
“It sure does. Like fucking tentacles.”
I laughed. “Exactly. But in this case, the tentacles are attached to a really hot, sexy, amazing man.”
“And a beautiful city,” Claire added.
“And a really kickass bar.”
“And a shitload of sexy, funny, loyal brothers.”


Bottom line, if you're a romance reader looking for some SEXY STEAMY HOTNESS, a sweet and badass Alpha hero, a sassy heroine, and a whirlwind love story that'll make you smile and swoon, then definitely give this one a try!

Rating: 4+ stars! Adult Romance, can standalone.


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1,655 reviews1,105 followers
January 3, 2018
This is book #2 of the Badd Brothers series, and I am really digging these Badd men!!! They are very sexy men with an edge...and all of them so far seem to be epic lovers...well...except one of them who is a virgin!!! I tell you, I am looking forward to each one of the brother's books!

In this story, we have Zane Badd, who is a combat medic, and Mara who was also a medic in the army. These two were made for each other! The only thing is that both of them prefer one night stands rather than getting involved in any kind of relationship. When they have their one night together though....sparks don't just fly; they explode!!! Neither one of them want to give up that kind of chemistry. Mara is only staying in Zane's home town for a week...so they decide to have a "pretend" relationship for a week, and then go their separate ways. As you can probably guess though, when it comes to "romance land" things don't usually go the way the couple plans!! Will Mara and Zane be willing to commit to one another once the week is over? Or will they go their separate ways???

This series is well worth picking up. It has very smoking hot sex, some romance, and mainly the Badd brothers...whom make up an amazing family. I really love everything about each of them..and I can't wait to find out more and more! I am certainly glad I decided to give this series a try!!
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293 reviews486 followers
March 5, 2017

****4 Stars****

“So, yeah I’m yours…For this week at least.”

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Wow. I loved this one. It was so sweet, sexy and utterly hot. I was really in the mood for something fun to read and “Badd Ass” certainly delivered; it was exactly what I needed. “Badd Ass” is book two in the “Badd Brothers” series, but can be read as a standalone. If you’re having a bad day or just need to read something to lift your spirits, definitely give this one a go.

If there were two characters who are clearly meant to be together, it would be Zane and Mara. Zane is a hot, sexy and buff Navy Seal with a heart of pure gold. Zane has had to leave his posting with the Seal’s due to family circumstances. The love, admiration and compassion he feels towards his brothers is literally awe-inspiring. Each of the Badd brothers are completely different and you will be able to meet each of them through the “Badd Brothers” series, but this book is about Zane’s story and what a fun-filled sexy ride it was.

“Today’s walk of shame is brought to you by the letter D, for damn, do I wish I could stay and ride his D one more time.”

Mara is a sexy, strong independent woman with a sassy mouth to boot. She knows exactly what she wants and has no problem speaking up. Mara is also no stranger to war zones. She’s a trained Army nurse and when someone’s in trouble all her military training and medical instincts kick in. Mara was such a care-free easy character who I found really hilarious, though she’s also harbouring secrets and has a somewhat dark side to her.

Both Zane and Mara are no strangers to one-night stands and it’s pretty much all they’ve ever known. They don’t date and they most certainly don’t do relationships. Mara is only in town for one week on vacation and after their steamy hook-up they decide to spend the week together, both with clothes on and off. They call it “PRACTICE DATING.” What was meant to be an easy going time spent together with no promise of commitment, quickly turned into strong feelings being developed between the two. They both start to question if maybe they are ready to give their heart to each other.

“I fell asleep thinking about Zane, and how this ‘practice relationship’ had suddenly started feeling a lot more like real.”

“Badd Ass” was such a fun and addictive story that I couldn’t get enough of it. I’d recommend this story to anyone who loves their hot, steamy romances and wants to ready something really HOT, easy going and fun to read. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and adored the brotherly love and banter. Definitely give this one a go; it’s a fun and wild ride, you won’t regret it. I can’t wait to read what’s in store for the remaining Badd brothers.
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2,415 reviews233 followers
February 6, 2017
Well this was a very unexpected sexy read for me. I enjoyed the first book in the Badd Brothers series and this second story about Zane Badd had me all kinds of worked up!

Zane is ex Navy SEAL and his nickname amongst his team was 'Baddass' but the man has a very fine ass, and the rest of his gorgeous body is very fine too! Which is how Mara ended up in his bed after a street celebration outside the family pub one night. Mara is not a relationship / dating kind of woman, she prefers one hot night of sex and then she gaps it, which is exactly what she attempts to do with Zane.

Zane is an early riser so Mara's MO gets foiled by his attempts to get her to stay for breakfast. There is no way in hell that Mara wants to be there a minute longer than she should but there is this ridiculous sexual energy between them that she just can't explain.

Mara is only in town for a week and after realising she can't get Zane out of her head she decides to enjoy him while she is in town, nothing wrong with some holiday sexy time right? One week and they both walk away.

These two are so freaking hot together, I was reading this at work in my lunch break and I was getting so aroused that I wished I had my silver bullet vibe with me and some privacy. My knickers were damp and I had need of relief! No wonder Mara couldn't stay away from him, I was feeling it through my kindle screen ;-)

'I think you sucked me so good I'm temporarily paralyzed,' I said. 'But I swear, as soon as I can move, I'll eat you out so good they'll hear you screaming in goddamn Fairbanks.'

The week together seems to go pretty fast and it is the best week of their lives. It definitely seemed to begin to feel 'relationshippy' to both of them but Mara does not do long term commitment, she has a life to get back to in San Francisco. Zane is still dealing with survivors guilt from a tragedy that took his best friend, Zane thinks he should have been the one to die and can't understand how his life was spared. He thinks Mara deserves to be with someone better than him.

It is obvious to everyone around them that they both care strongly for each other so one of them needs to speak up before it's too late. Or maybe it is better to have loved someone and lost them than to have never loved at all?
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424 reviews162 followers
February 6, 2017
4 Stars

This was an enjoyable reading!!!

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Well that, and of course read!!!

This is the second book in the "Badd Brother" series! I liked Zane and Mara and their inexperience in relationships! They were pretty good trying to figure out what they should or shouldn't do, what makes their other part happy or unhappy. They took a chance and trusted that a week of new things and hot, steamy sex would be enough and after they would be ok to part ways....

Well you can guess how that went...

They were great for each other and slowly they opened up about their deepest secrets...and how their attraction pulled them together... they got obsessed with the talents they had in their sleeves... Or pants...Or mouth...Or fingers...??? Well you get the drift...

A man as gorgeous as Zane? With a body like his, a face like his, and a cock like his? You don't back out of that, even if you are a little scared of what his Godzilla dong might do to your poor little lady bits.

This was a nice reading with good characters, hot moments, insecurities, and more hot Badd brothers. I loved all the Badd brothers since the first book "Motherf*cker" where we meet them all and now even more with the new things we learn about them and how loyal they were to each other!I loved when the brothers gathered and teased each other and goofed around...or were shirtless!

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Overall a good reading with lovely characters and some funny moments here and there. It was nice having hot guys walking around any time of the day. These brothers shake your world. The book was pretty predictable (with a nice surprise in the end), but that didn't changed the great time I had reading it. Next in the series are Brock and Claire!

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1,568 reviews1,305 followers
December 18, 2018
Strong heroine, likable hero, hot sex, less swearing comparing to the 1st book, but… 2 things annoyed me:
- h’s willingness to share all intimate details of her sex-life with her BFF incl. pics and video of the H. WTF? Even if the pics and video were shown not on purpose – her BFF unlocked her mobile and helped herself through strongly personal massages – it was disturbing. h was a bit mad but forgave her BFF immediately. Really? Is it a kink to let your friend see your man’s d’ck?!
- Accidental pregnancy while being on the shot. Really? Give me a break! What happened to the birth control reliability in the romance world lately? Don’t let me start with the issue that 2 adults who lived ONS-rule for many years and were with many partners in the past, just skipped condoms coz it feels so nice to feel each other bare… Heard smth about STD testing? Ups, silly ol’ me just forgot, that a statement I’m clean is fully enough. *sorry* & *eye roll* & *eye roll again*
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3,631 reviews2,295 followers
February 27, 2018
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I started this series a while ago but somehow lost track of these siblings. Getting back into the Badd family with Zane was a hot and enjoyable read. He and Mara had some very heated chemistry and it had me captivated the entire time I was reading this story.

Mara and Zane's story moved at a pretty fast pace but it worked for their vacation affair. Even with the quick moving relationship I didn't doubt the connection they shared and I liked getting to see how well they worked together.

Zane's past was brought up just a little as he and Mara were getting to know one another but I felt like that was an unresolved issue. Since nothing really came of bringing in a character from his past it just felt a little odd to be in the story at all so I didn't fully understand why that was in the book at all.

There was still quite a bit of information on the rest of Zane's siblings that was mentioned and it got me excited to see what's to come for the rest of the family so I can't wait to continue with this series.
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2,241 reviews694 followers
August 10, 2017
it was supposed to be purely for relaxation purposes....

But unfortunately it came out being flat and boring...

Ah, i was really looking forward to it, since Zane picked my interest in book 1
but something went horibbly wrong when my vision and the actual story line collided...😒

I have no other explanation, I m sorry that this story endured my tunderous and unpredictable and even more so ruckus like that the result was in 'me nit really liking it'

But taking that into account there's no 'real' reason why you should't pick this one and enjoy in it!👍
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1,813 reviews614 followers
February 5, 2017
A SEXY and SWEET addiction! Cover to cover, I devoured the pages, desperate to get to the end, but at the same time, wanting to savor the intense chemistry between Zane and Amarantha (Mara). These brothers are quickly becoming like a family to me. I want all of their stories all at once, but also wanting to take my time with it all. With my emotions already a jumbled mess, I dove into Zane's story like I needed my next breath. With the sneak peek we got at the ending of book one, I couldn't wait to immerse myself in his story.

"Why are you in such a hurry to leave?"

"Why are you so determined to make me stay?"


From the VERY beginning I was in LOVE with these two getting together. With both of their backgrounds in the military, I couldn't wait to see what their banter would be like. I got to tell you, Mara HOLD HER OWN in this story! I absolutely LOVED her. I could relate to her in so many ways it was ridiculous. And the combustible chemistry that her and Zane share? I mean, WOW! I couldn't get enough of it. Only in town for a week, Mara must figure out if Zane is just another one-and-done, or does it have the potential for so much more. Trust is not an easy thing to earn, but Zane is willing to do anything to earn Mara's. Zane and relationships don't mix. He wouldn't even know what one was if it came up and slapped him in the face, but with Mara, it's different. There is an ache in his chest that he's never felt before, a yearning of something more.

I just loved how this story and these characters developed. I loved the journey back into this world and I absolutely ADORED the beginnings of an extra love story in the middle. My favorite thing? Well, besides the STEAMY and EMOTIONAL love story between the main characters, I LOVED learning more about each brother and I absolutely CRAVED the banter between all of them. I laughed, cried, and blushed from beginning to end. I can't WAIT to see what Ms. Wilder brings us next in this ADDICTING SERIES!

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125 reviews
February 5, 2017
Badd Ass
Jacinda Wilder
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This was a walk in the park kind of story. No heavy drama, right amount of romance, adequate cussing and a lot of sex.
There's this thing I have for confident male leads, that doesn't necessary exude too much arrogance but just the right amount. Sure Zane was confident but he doesn't have a cocky personality that people often time just want to smack them out of it. I fell in love with his pesonality, and of course who doesn't want to fall in love with 8 close knit brothers that looks hell a lot good.
I also have this thing for books that makes me want to envision my self in "if i was in their shoes" situation. This book has got it covered, crazy situations you sometimes find yourself in, crazy sex, and realizing you've fallen for the guy, yeah those kind of feelings.
I gave it a 4 star cause the complication really is fair simple, if you think it is something crazy yet it feels so right then why don't you go for it.
And I kinda figured out early who Claire was dating so thats that.
Nearly a five star though. But I really enjoyed it, I didn't put my e-reader down till it was done and it was worth it!
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1,292 reviews27 followers
October 9, 2018
These hot brothers need their own reality TV show.
Forget “big brother” bring on “The Bad Ass Brothers”.
Zane was a real sweetheart, yeah he was all muscles and length where it mattered but on the inside he was a real softy. Mara was also a sexy strong woman and together their chemistry was off the charts. One thing I loved about this couple was their communication, they talked about things and were honest with each other for the most part. There was plenty of fun times and again all the brothers were involved or mentioned. You do not need to read the first book to enjoy this, however I would start with book one as it was a great read too. This book had Claire and Brock included quite a lot, so read this one before their book.
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346 reviews63 followers
February 6, 2017
Really good story!! I loved Zane and Mara they were really hot and there was a lot of cute emotional moments!
I can't wait to read about the other brothers!!
All the books in this is series can be read as a standalone!!
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2,627 reviews1,359 followers
August 1, 2022


Coming home to Alaska to fulfill his father's dying wish, Zane retired from the Navy. A badass SEAL, he was used to having no roots. No home, no girl, no ties. And then Mara abruptly steps into his life and nothing will be the same again.

I adored Zane. He was a bit broken, suffering from survivor's guilt, and didn't believe he deserved all of the blessings coming his way. He was sweet, sexy, and fiiiiiiiine!

I know you're tired of me going after heroines.
Shoot, I'm tired of going after heroines.
However, a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do. Right?


And for the most part, I really liked Mara. She was a great person when she wanted to be. I just didn't like how she was characterized and it kind of soured me on this story. She and her bestie are self-proclaimed sluts. I'm not sure if anyone else saw them this way and honestly, why can't women be as free as men and not be judged?

And I'm not judging. Much.

I just didn't think it was necessary to include that detail to her backstory. Her being afraid to commit, afraid to get attached, afraid to feel... for reasons that you'll discover by reading this book ... they could have all been explained and understood without making her out to be someone who slept with a lot of randoms and enjoyed walks of shame.

It wasn't necessary and tainted her in my mind's eye. That's truth.

I also had an issue with the fact that she was an Army medic, and yet, she lacked knowledge of standard military terms. Why did Zane have to break down everything for her when she served too? Odd.

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345 reviews21 followers
August 5, 2017
I'll make it short.The heroine is a slut her BFF a whore and the H has a huge penis the book is boring.The author would have more success making a porn movie
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353 reviews72 followers
March 20, 2017
~~~ 3.5 stars~~~

Entertaining with lots of smut(like 80%) and not a lot of depth regarding the plot or characters' development, which I was completely fine with it. Definitely not a life changer or intelligent read with deeper, hidden meaning. Basically, a light and funny read for days you just want to rest your brain.
I will restrain myself from nitpicking on what I thought was completely ridiculous. I don't have time to delve into it. Sorry.
I love reading series about brothers and Badd brothers are hawt and I love their bickering. It was better than the first one and I'm probably gonna read the 3rd one when it comes out.
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1,753 reviews1,327 followers
February 6, 2017
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5 ASK ME TO STAY CROWNS

Badd A**! This title is pure perfection and absolutely matches the hero, the heroine, and the whole delicious Badd family! I love every minute, every character, and every single word of this story.

These characters are simply fantastic. Mara has sexual freedom that I admire in heroines. She owns, she flaunts it, and she most certainly is not ashamed of it, and when readers learn about her backstory, they will have an immense amount of respect for the strength and fortitude she has had in order to be who she is today. Readers love of Mara only makes them want her to get her HEA with the so incredibly sexy Zane.

One of the oldest Badd brothers, Zane is simply delectable. Yes, he is hot, but that isn't a surprise. What readers will love about him is this man's heart, his loyalty to his family, his sense of honor, and his perfect level of cockiness. There is not one element of this man's character that I did not fall in love with, and readers will have the same reaction, I'm sure.

Not only is Zane irresistable, ever single Badd brother is just as amazing. What is most intriguing is that every single one is completely different from the other, but they are all equally interesting and desirable. Jasinda Wilder has seriously sucked me in for every single Badd brother! I am hooked, and I just can't care.

This story is the perfect blend of romance and steam. Jasinda Wilder opens the story with some fun antics, making readers adore Mara and her best friend. Readers even get to see some playful banter between Zane and Mara, which is what sets them down the relationship path. Every interaction between Zane and Mara is laced with such emotion, such vulnerability, such openness, that it makes their short time together authentic. It is clear that this more than lust or a quick fling to pass the week, which only results in hearts breaking when the week is up, the characters as well as the readers. But the ending, oh that ending, will heal hearts right back up, and the epilogue will leave readers wanting more.

I am absolutely, positively, in LOVE! Not only with Zane Badd, but with every single Badd brother. This story left me salivating for every single story, every single brother, every single delicious moment I am sure is to come. I do not think Jasinda Wilder can write as fast as I need to devour these men! I have seriously found my new sexy family to adore!
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1,041 reviews184 followers
June 23, 2019
Can we all just take a moment to appreciate this cover?
Like DAMN!

I simply adore the Badd brothers!! This is the second book, and we meet Zane. He is an ex-navy seal, total badass, super tough and kind!
Enter Mara, pretty, petite and blond who used to be an army medic.
Then sparks fly! I laughed so hard throughout the entire book. Mara is just insanely funny. And the chemistry between the brothers? GOLD!
What happens? Let me tell ya, neither Mara or Zane are the "relationship material " types, but they both agree to try for the week that Mara is in Alaska for her holiday.
And then we are in for one hell of a story! I loved it!


Read: 15/06/2017
1st rating: 5 stars
Genre/sub-genres: Rom-com/navy seal/ bar owner
Cover: 4 stars
POV: Dual - (Zane & Mara)
Will I recommend:? YES! It's fun, sexy, and the writing is GREAT!
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3,480 reviews106 followers
November 8, 2017
3.5 Badd Ass Stars

Don’t get me wrong I loved book 1 and book 2 was really good.

But for me I was waiting for something to happen. I kind of felt like it was just sex with these two. And I am totally all for sex in a book but I want more of a connection.
I felt we got a lot with the brothers and the connections between all them which was totally awesome I couldn’t have been more happy about this.

But the connection between Zane and Mara is what I wanted more of outside of the bedroom.
I get they were never really relationship kind of people. And then we get their stories but I don’t’ know it felt detached for me. Sigh I just wanted more of a connection like we got with Sebastian and Dru.

I am most looking forward to Zaviour’s story.

I liked the narration again very well.

*You don't have to like my review but its 100% my opinion, and I am allowed to have it.*
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610 reviews302 followers
July 11, 2021
Lord. This is how the first 10 pages go:

Slutty heroine trying to sneak out, but can't get over how massive and pretty her one-night-stand's massive penis is. It's the World's 8th wonder.

Then, he wakes up and presses that fully erect club into her back as she tries to escape. But they're interrupted by his baby brother (18). And he's still naked and fully erect and starts chasing his bro as if he's going to "club" him with his Dong like a baby seal...

HUH?????

I rest my case.
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417 reviews13 followers
October 5, 2018
There were things I liked about this one and there were things I really didn’t care for. I loved seeing the Badd brothers again. I love Zane and I loved learning a little bit more about him. As for Mara, there were times she drove me crazy. She like Dru is only “visiting” so the whole phrase “when in rome” needs to be inserted here. I did love Mara’s attitude most of the time. But Zane was the BEST he was hilarious and some of the crap that came out of his mouth was hilarious. Seriously just the first chapter from how Mara talked had me cracking up!
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598 reviews
October 3, 2018
This series just has my heart, fully. I love these guys so much and I just keep falling more and more in love with them! Especially because you get to know them more through out each book. Even the boys who aren't the MCs of whichever book you're on.

This is Zane's story. He meets and sleeps with Mara, a badass ex-army medic. She's just visiting Zane's small town for a week. They decide to try practice dating because neither of them are used to having a significant other. They decide they'll hang out and make the best of her week in Ketchitan (or however it's spelled lol). They naturally fall for one another without knowing what's happening.

Their story is so absolutely adorable. And I love Zane's big goofy ass so much. I was worred about continuing on with the series because normally I don't like MC switching series. But these boys have completely won my heart and I can't let them go yet. :D
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2,098 reviews5 followers
February 1, 2017
Totally another BaddAss book by Jasinda Wilder! I don’t think you could pick up a book by this lady and not absolutely LOVE it! I knew I was going to love every single one of these Badd brothers but Zane is a navy seal and from what I’ve read… he is HAWT!!!

Who can walk away after a small taste of such intense, amazing sex? Not Zane and Mara, that is for sure!! I love that Mara agrees to a “trial” relationship. Who does? Someone who WANTS a real relationship but is too scared.

Just like Badd Motherf@cker, this is an amazing read!!! It’s so sexy, oh so HAWT, so funny! You can’t help but fall for these people. Plus getting to know them over several books is my favorite way to do it! You’ll get hit right in the belly with all these emotions bursting from the pages. Like most Wilder books, I could not put this one down!! I tell ya, I picked it up and it was over… how fair is that?

I received an ARC of this book with the hope that I will leave an Unbiased Opinion. I was not required to leave a review, positive or otherwise, and my opinions are just that... my opinions.

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966 reviews78 followers
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April 19, 2017
DNF - I honestly couldn't tell who was the heroine and who was the hero. They both sounded the same and that's not a good thing, when one is a Navy Seal. I like to think that a grown ass man wouldn't act like a horny 19 year old ALL the time.

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862 reviews14 followers
February 5, 2017
Fun and hot like the first one.

Those Badd brothers are smoking hot!
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437 reviews2 followers
January 14, 2017
Jasinda Wilder has done it again with the Badd brothers! Every new book that comes out seems to be better than its predecessor.
After the first book, I was kinda in love with Sabastian Badd but now I can't get Zane out of my head. Imagine the epitome of alpha bad-assery and top it with oozing sexiness and you will get a Zane "Baddass" Badd.
Ex-Navy Seal, there is not much of anything that he is not capable of. Retired and returned back to his hometown of Ketchiken, Alaska he meets up with Amarantha "Mara" Quinn at his brother's wedding reception. Now Mara is just visiting and would be there for just a week. Her first night she spends with Zane. Even though he was unforgettable, she is of the one-night-and-forget-next-morning variety. What happens to their story next??
The author has managed to make the perfect pair out of these characters. They both understand each other at the basest level while struggling to grasp their fast-paced relationship. These two strong and confident beings show so much vulnerability. Their story progresses rapidly yet there is depth and strenth in their feelings.
The rest of the badd brothers are the icing on the cake especially Xavier and Lucien. There is a scene with Zane, Brock and a kitchen knife and it was the best ever!!! It is definitely a must read.
*~*~*Arc generously provided by the author in exchange of an honest review *~*~*
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3,472 reviews247 followers
January 13, 2017
I was soooo excited for this book. Having loved book one and falling hard for the Badd brothers I knew this book was going to be another wild ride. The Badd brothers are so unique and need to be experienced by all lovers of romance!

Mara was sweet but wicked. That's the best way I can put her. She had her set of issues, but she was badass and totally Zanes type! As the story progresses we see this softer more vulnerable side side of her.

Zane was different in this book then I had imagined he would be, and not in a bad way either. He was still this hard peice of man, but he was..... tender and sweet.

Xavier is my favorite secondary characters. With his brains and sweetness you cant help but love him. I can't wait for him to get a book..... I guess i should say, I really hope he gets a book!

This book start off about the same time book 1 ended, while it can be a stand alone, you shouldn't miss out on book one, it was full of heart and heart. I loved seeing two people so far out of their comfort zones, come together and try new things.

This story and these characters are a masterpiece of amazingness, it opens us up perfectly for the next book and I can't wait to see Brock's book! All these Badd brothers are super amazing and you can't help but love them! 5 stars #2OCCJD
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2,099 reviews10 followers
February 9, 2017
Great book. Super sexy storyline but it also has it's deeper emotional moments. Love love the Badd brothers.
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