Bad Boy Next Door Series by Kelley Harvey, Valorie Clifton

Danny: I can look but not touch. That’s the rule. That’ll keep us all out of trouble and ensure our trust funds are secure. But some women are worth the risk. I try to protect her from him. I should protect her from me instead. Mo: Manwhore—and he’s not afraid to let everyone know it. We aren't friends, not by any stretch, though I’ve always secretly hoped for more. Then he touches me and I’m lost. But Danny isn't just an average asshole. He’s bad to the core. SO. BAD.

Buck: I lost her before. It won’t happen again. I gave her up and broke her heart for her own good. Now, my second chance has gone to $h!t. Lou’s not the same good girl I left. She’s turned bad, but it makes me want her more. The world loves me for my bad boy ways, on screen and off. They’ll love us together—once I convince her she’s missed me. Lou: When I was young, only he saw the real me. I don’t need Buck Wylder anymore; I’ll take care of myself. He went to Hollywood... moreBuck: I lost her before. It won’t happen again. I gave her up and broke her heart for her own good. Now, my second chance has gone to $h!t. Lou’s not the same good girl I left. She’s turned bad, but it makes me want her more. The world loves me for my bad boy ways, on screen and off. They’ll love us together—once I convince her she’s missed me. Lou: When I was young, only he saw the real me. I don’t need Buck Wylder anymore; I’ll take care of myself. He went to Hollywood. I became a Marine. Buck’s back and he’s the same arrogant, infuriatingly attractive man who left. Only this time? I’m not falling for him. I thought I escaped my past, but when his fame drags me into the spotlight, the world sees the truth. I’m poor Loula Mae—daughter of a junkie and her pimp. To them, I’m just SO. TRASHY. less

***This is a standalone novel with a HEA ending and no cheating.*** It’s been years—five long years—five perfectly lovely, totally peaceful, absolutely delightful years since I last saw Hollywood’s bad boy Buck Wylder. And, the first time we meet up again, I’m filthy—dirt under my nails, leaves in my hair filthy—well, Aunt Delores’s flowerbeds weren’t going to weed themselves. I tried being my normal cheerful self, and by that I mean that I told him to take a hike—in not so many kind words... more***This is a standalone novel with a HEA ending and no cheating.*** It’s been years—five long years—five perfectly lovely, totally peaceful, absolutely delightful years since I last saw Hollywood’s bad boy Buck Wylder. And, the first time we meet up again, I’m filthy—dirt under my nails, leaves in my hair filthy—well, Aunt Delores’s flowerbeds weren’t going to weed themselves. I tried being my normal cheerful self, and by that I mean that I told him to take a hike—in not so many kind words. If he’s sniffing around looking for more than a how do you do?, he’d have better luck with the heifer out in the barn. When I was young, only he saw the real me—and I loved him for it. But life has changed since our last…whatever-it-was. He chased his dreams to Hollywood. I became a Marine. Now Buck’s back, and he hasn’t changed a bit. He’s the same arrogant, infuriatingly attractive man who left. But I’ve changed. And there’s no way I’m falling for him. No matter how irresistible he might be. I thought I’d escaped my past, but when his fame drags me into the spotlight, the world sees the truth. And no one thinks I’m good enough for Buck Wylder. I’m poor Loula Mae—daughter of a junkie and her no-good boyfriend. To them I’m just trashy. Buck may be the bad boy next door, but he’s got nothing on the bad girl next door. less