Bad Girls Don't Marry Marines

This book had me at hello. Er...at the title. I'm a known sucker for military romances so seeing Marine in the title, I was totally there. <br /><br />This book wasn't the least bit disappointing. I couldn't put it down. And for the first time in forever, during a buddy read with Nikki, I actually beat her to the end of a book! <br /><br />Justin was such a good guy. I wouldn't mind having a Justin of my own...minus the farming part. I'm too much of a city girl to be able to survive on a farm. <br /><br />Val was a firecracker! She was brash and honest and spoke her mind. Come to think of it, she reminded me of one of my best friends. <br /><br />I have to say that I absolutely hated Val's dad. There was nothing redeeming about him. He'll go down in history as one of the most hated characters for me.<br /><br />I'll admit that the one thing I wasn't looking forward to in this book was the single's weekend. But that ended up being such a small part (time wise) of the story and it was beyond enjoyable. I actually wish that there was more time spent there just because it was fun reading. <br /><br />I sincerely hope that Val's sisters get books because I want to see them get a HEA too. <br />

<br />What’s this? I read the third book in a series first? That’s right, I rebelled against my OCD. Believe me, there was much anxiety involved. I received the fourth book for review, and was going to start with it until I discovered the main character’s sister is the MC of this book. Therefore I <em>had</em> to at least start with <strong> <em>Bad Girls Don’t Marry Marines</em> </strong>.<br /><br />Five reasons I liked it:<br /><br />- I do love the bad girls! I was expecting Valerie to be a wild one, but turns out her bad girl days are behind her. Oh, but the reputation has stuck. She’s 26 and more mature now after a messy high-profile divorce, but she can still be a handful. She can still be a spitfire, which I really liked.<br /><br />- Justin is a hottie ex-Marine working on the family farm. Let’s take a moment with the vision of him all hot a sweaty out on a tractor … ahem, anyway. He’s a nice guy and a total gentlemen. While he did feel a bit smothering at times, he did push and help her get that rebellious spark back.<br /><br />- I enjoy a good second chance romance. The first time around, they had one night of fun when they were teens, but they had an amazing connection. Ten years later, that attraction is still there, but there are forces working against them. One of those forces being her douchebag dad. Their journey was both fun and frustrating, with some big bumps along the way.<br /><br />- I adore all the sisterly love! Val has two sisters who are considered “bad girls” too, and are often referred to as “<em>those</em> Willis sisters”. I love how they are there for each other, and can’t wait to see more of them in the next book.<br /><br />- Gus, Val’s bulldog. Seriously, how could someone <em>not</em> love him?<br /><br /><strong> <em>Bad Girls Don’t Marry Marines</em> </strong> was a pretty quick, enjoyable read. I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the series.

<b>Lindsay:</b> To start out this review, I have to say that I loved this book! <br><br><b>Nikki:</b> I was a little skeptical at first but it totally won me over! <br><br><b>Lindsay:</b> LOL. Did you have a book hangover from Stolen Course? <br><br><b>Nikki:</b> *blushing* You caught me.<br><br><b>Lindsay:</b> I have to say that I loved Val. She cracked me up. And she spoke her mind, no matter if it ticked people off. <br><br><b>Nikki:</b> Oh yes! She was awesome! I loved how bold and in-your-face she was. Strong female leads are always a selling point for me. I think its my inner feminist ;)I really loved how she stood up to her dad and refused to tow his line after all the crap he dished out to her and her sisters!<br><br><b>Lindsay:</b> I completely agree. I loved her sisters. I hope they get their own books. And speaking of her dad....I know it was a joke about me plotting a torture list but I'm seriously starting to think we need a list of things we wish on horrible evil characters! <br><br><b>Nikki:</b> I can't argue with you here. He was awful! I can't even imagine treating your own kids the way he did! But, on the positive side, this just goes to show what kind of talent Codi Gary has, that she could write such a loathsome character and make me/us hate him so profusely!<br><br><b>Lindsay:</b> <br>That's very true. She's extremely talented. Especially in her creation of Justin. ♥♥♥<br><br><b>Nikki:</b> <br>I know right! He was so swoon worthy! I loved him! ♥♥♥ The perfect mix of hot cowboy, gentleman, and naughty boy all rolled in one!<br><br><b>Lindsay:</b> LOL. Well, being an extreme city girl, I can do without the cowboy/farm boy part but it worked on him. It doesn't hurt that he's a Marine. ;)<br><br><b>Nikki:</b> Lol. This is true! I just love a man in uniform! ;)<br><br><b>Lindsay:</b> Unfortunately, we didn't get to actually see him in his uniform. <br><br><b>Nikki:</b> No, but I have a good imagination! ;) Speaking of uniforms, I really liked Justin's brother, Everett too. His story would also be appreciated! :D (hint hint)<br><br><b>Lindsay:</b> I agree. I'd love to see a book for Justin's brother. Maybe even with one of Val's sisters...<br><br><b>Nikki:</b> Oh yes! Caroline! :D I really liked all the characters in this book! Well, except for that douche bag dad...I think this author really has talent and even though this is my first book by her, I will definitely be looking into more!<br><br><b>Lindsay:</b> I agree, I'm looking forward to reading other books by her. I have to say that I was worried about the Single's weekend. I was afraid I wouldn't like that part of the book, but I loved it.<br><br><b>Nikki:</b> I know! It was a little out there for me too, but Dorothy was a hoot and I loved the trivia game and how competitive Val and Justin were!<br><br><b>Lindsay:</b> Exactly! Dorothy cracked me up and I loved seeing how great Val and Justin were together when Val was still fighting against getting together with him.<br><br><b>Nikki:</b> So in short, this was a funny, sexy and sweet read! I really enjoyed it!<br><br><b>Lindsay:</b> And it's definitely a must read for anyone like loves great heroes that know what they want and go after it! <br><br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1403759335i/10140608.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br><br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1403762503i/10141153._SX540_.png" width="400" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy">

There are a few things that I have come to expect when I pick up a book from Codi Gary:<br /><br />1) a very well-written story<br /><br />2) great characters – main characters that I will easily fall in love with and great supporting characters that you hope to read about next<br /><br />3) a happily ever after ending, that leaves you with a smile, not only on your face, but your heart as well.<br /><br />It was no different with Bad Girls Don’t Marry Marines<br /><br />Codi does a great job of getting the story from her head to the reader. From timeline to storyline to character development, her chapters flow easily and steadily and never leave you feeling like anything is missing, that is was rushed or that it carried on too long. Her attention to detail, without overkill, is spot on. She gives you just enough to entice you to keep the pages going.<br /><br />Codi did such a great job with the character development on Bad Girl’s Don’t Marry Marines. I quickly fell in love with Valerie and Justin. I love their chemistry, their snarky banter, their love of desserts &lt;3. I loved all the sassy Willis girls. I love their level of family devotion, but also that they aren’t going to be walked all over. I can tell you that Old Man Willis really needed my cowgirl boot shoved where the sun don’t shine!!! And while I would love to learn more about the Willis sisters, I think I would look most forward to learning more about Caroline – I sense that girl has quite a story to be told!<br /><br />As far as happily ever after’s go, I loved the conclusion with this chapter of Val and Justin’s journey. It was a sweet and loving ending that proved that life is full of wonderful and unexpected surprises and all things happen for a reason.<br /><br />I am now eagerly awaiting my next visit to Rock Canyon….I just love it there!

Awesome read!! Loved this second chance story as Justin and Valerie are reunited. Luckily Valerie isn't that young girl her Daddy can control anymore but will she give Justin a chance even though he doesn't have the same background and pedigree as her family??? It'll take a little work on his part but he thinks Valerie is well worth it. This is a fun read and one I would recommend to everyone.

I was kinda impressed with this book! I loved Val, how she started out complacent, then took control of her life back. Her sisters were each impressive in their own way, but the way they all wound up standing up to their father was equally impressive. Justin was a bit to wishy washy for my tastes, but he did man up in the end and fight for his happiness. I even liked his father and brother! I wish there was a bit more closure on the situation with Valerie's dad, but perhaps that is in future books. All things considered, an entertaining story for a quiet evening!

<i>Bad Girls Don't Marry Marines</i> is a delightful story about rediscovering lost love. <br><br>Valerie Willis is recovering from a very public divorce in a hometown that would rather think the worst of her before giving her a chance. Valerie is constantly being manipulated by her father and his political ambitions. <br><br>Justin Silverton is a marine that has returned home to help save his father's farm. Being reunited with Val is chance he can't pass up. When they end up on a singles weekend together, the chemistry from so long ago reunites.<br><br>The couple have a lot going against them. Mainly, a feud of sorts between their fathers.<br><br>I really loved Valerie's take no crap attitude with everyone but her father. There does come a point when you recognize a toxic relationship are just that, toxic...even if it is your only surviving parent. Valerie's father is a piece of work. He is utterly ruthless and heinous in his conniving.<br><br><i>Bad Girls Don't Marry Marines</i> is an emotionally charged story that makes you feel passionately toward the outcome of the conclusion. It made me want to rally around the Willis sisters. For Codi Gary to pull me in and emotionally invest me in the story, I must give <i>Bad Girls Don't Marry Marines</i> 4 stars.<br><br>I received this ARC copy of <i>Bad Girl's Don't Marry Marines</i> from Avon Impulse in exchange for a honest review. This book is set for publication May 20, 2014.<br><br>Written by: Codi Gary<br>Series: Rock Canyon Romance<br>Sequence in Series: 3<br>ISBN-13: 9780062331731<br>Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers<br>Publication date: 5/20/2014<br>eBookPages: 300<br>Rating: 4 Stars<br>Genre: Contemporary Romance<br>Find this book on: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bad-Girls-Dont-Marry-Marines-ebook/dp/B00FJ3CPCO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1398554878&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=bad+girls+don%27t+marry+marines" rel="nofollow noopener">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bad-girls-dont-marry-marines-codi-gary/1117053725?ean=9780062331731" rel="nofollow noopener">Barnes &amp; Noble</a> <a href="http://tometender.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1384045795i/6755400.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a>

Bad Girls Don't Marry Marines is the third book out in the Rock Canyon Series by Codi Gary. I love this fun sexy series and can never get enough of their antics. Codi Gary writes a story that is both emotional and fun all at the same time. I deeply felt for Valerie and could easily identify with the troubles she was going through and why it was so hard for her to let love in.<br /><br />It's not easy being known as one of "Those Willis Girls." When your dad is a prominent citizen and well respected and you and your sisters act like normal fun loving young women it's easy to get an undeserved reputation. Add a public divorced toppled with lies and a town gossip all to happy to spread them and you will have a very unhappy and untrusting woman. This is the situation that Valerie finds herself in at the young age of 26. After trying to live to make her father happy she is finally gonna live to make herself happy.<br /><br />Justin is the man that Valerie spent one (innocent) night with in her teen years that she could feel an instant pull towards him. He was in town on leave from the Marines and when they met sparks just fly. So what's the problem . . .his dad is not only a drunk but the enemy of Valerie's father and when her dad found out about their one night he shipped Valerie off and she never saw Justin again.<br /><br />Years later fate has brought them both back to Rock Canyon and when he knows the spark they once felt is still there Justin is not giving up so easily this time even if Valerie is swearing off love and relationships. Can these two get past all the baggage their fathers have installed in their life to give that true once in a lifetime kind of love a chance?<br /><br />I had so much fun reading this book. Although the issues in the book were heartbreaking and emotional, the characters were so much fun and so well written I couldn't put it down. I have never read a book by Codi I didn't love but I think this one might be my absolute favorite so far. The story was great, the characters well developed and the sex was HOT! Codi Gary's Rock Canyon series is definitely one I would recommend to anyone (although this can easily be read as a standalone too.)<br /><br />~miranda<br />

I really enjoyed Bad Girls Don't Marry Marines. This is the 3rd book in the Rock Canyon romance series. All 3 of the books are very good and are stand alone. You don't have to read them but I think you should.<br /><br />This book is about Justin and Val. They had a "night" 10 years ago and Justin has never forgotten her. He is home now for good after serving in the military. Val remembers that night also but in the 10 years since a lot has happen to her - none of it good. Her father is an a** and is horrible Val has so many issues because of him. However Justin wants another chance with Val and he isn't going to let her father get in the way. However, he needs to convince Val that their relationship is worth it; that she is worth it!<br /><br />I enjoyed their story. The other two books are - Things Good Girls Don't Do and Good Girls Don't Date Rock Stars - pick them up also.

Omg! I just finished and I'm still smiling! I truly loved Justin and Val!! Codi, girl you done it again and created the perfect man. Who doesn't want to fall in love, and with someone who secretly stole your heart we he sole a kiss when your were kids?! Sigh The story is sweet with enough heat to keep you happy! I just have to say I HATE HER DAD! lol Vals sisters are ready for a story of their own! Loved it!