I loved this book so much. I don’t think words can describe how amazing this book was, in my opinion, it’s J’s best work yet. That’s saying a lot cause I’ve loved everything she’s written since I first read her in 2014. Shay was so bubbly and had a bright spirit while Stitch was the complete opposite. They were both perfect for each other!
I seriously can’t say enough good things about this book. Definitely a top favorite of 2018 and a top favorite in general!

This was mostly about Sean's character development, and Shayla's purpose was to help him through it. I would have liked to have seen her character develop somehow. Maybe even see her be a part of her brother's healing in regard to the impact of their dad's illness. She was putting so much effort into helping Sean recognize his worthiness, it almost seemed out of character for her to just let her brother keep on internally suffering.

Heart-breaking and heart-mending…

I always take a deep breath before diving into a J. Daniels story – I know things are going to get real very quickly and I will need all the oxygen I can get…

The prologue gutted me and I honestly was afraid to go on. Sean as a child, what he was enduring, broke my heart. I could only hope what was to follow would piece it back together. His stoicism, the depth of the pain he held inside, it was almost too much. Until… Shayla. Upbeat, driven, sweet. The perfect foil to coax Sean out of his shell and into a world where warmth and love could happen… Sound flowery? Well, their story was steeped in reality but also showed that dreams could come true. Big dreams. Anything was possible if you put in the work and let yourself be open to it all…

I can’t say how much I loved their story. Adored really. The warmth, the support, the selfless love. The humour that poked its head in unexpectedly endearing places. The secondary characters who were everything… A stellar, stellar read!

*5 Worthy Stars*

This is book 3 in this amazing series by J. Daniels and I don't think I've experienced so much pain as I did while reading Sean and Shayla's second chance story. There's so much behind everything that Stitch has endured to get him to the here and now.

For her part Shay wasn't sure she could give him another chance, but her heart so wanted to be with this man. There's a lot these two have to go through to get their forever love.that's for sure!

When I started this book I had no intention of reading through the night but that's exactly what I did because I just couldn't put this one down! Ms. Daniels gives us a story full of angst and emotion and love and everything in between and it's an absolute MUST READ!

Bad for You is sooo… sooo… GOOD for YOU!!

I loved going back to this series after some time being away from it. J. Daniels has built a world of fun characters that keep you on your toes. The humor within these characters are fun to read. Then there is Sean Molina…. There is something endearing about Sean that draws you in. So, to have him fall in love with Shayla Perkins was pure magic on my kindle.

Shayla has a heart of gold. You just know that you are going to root for Sean to turn is icy heart and melt it for Shayla and her world. The little things he would do for her took my breath away. It was all little things that you know made into a beautiful picture of his true heart before his past turned into something you find out throughout the book.

Know that this book can be read as a standalone. But, it is more fun when you know the secondary characters. This pack of friends will keep you all on your toes!

~ Review by Heidi Pharo

Everyone needs to read J. Daniel books right now. You will not regret it at all. You will forever be a fan for J. Daniels. She knows how to write the most wonderful yet hilarious romance books ever. And she did it again with Bad for You. You will need to read the previous two books since it is a series. And I definitely recommended them too. But let's get start on Bad for You.
Bad for You will start off with Stitch and Shay not being in a good place with each other. And I can recap with you on why. Stitch and Shay have feelings for each other that you want them together but Stitch has some heavy baggage that he needs to sort. But he does not explain that to Shay that makes her more confuse and then the misunderstanding will start with them. But now we are in the present, and they will start communicate, it may be a struggle for them but what relationship is not.
Stitch, oh Stitch. You got to love him. He is just a teddy bear, just a little silent and grumpy. But that's who he is. And we finally discover his story. Everyone start screaming cause it's a heavy one. Stitch has always had a tough childhood that lead him to bad decisions including going to jail which he does regret. He was trying to hard to provide for his family. Oh yes, you have heard me. Stitch has a wife and a child that he absolutely love so much. And he was willing to do everything to provide for them which kinda land him to jail. But he definitely turn over a new leaf and he is willing to prove it. He just need a little help especially from Shay. He is just shy and confuse but Shay got this. And I love Shay even more for helping him and for loving him. And he definitely love her so much even when he is mess up at times.
Shay is such a beautiful soul that you love her instantly. And she definitely gets confuse when Stitch acts weird around her. It takes some time for her to realize that he is very shy around her. He thinks he is undeserving of her but she is willing to make him understand that he is not what he was before. And I love her commit to Stitch. It makes loyal to anyone she loves. And that is a rare gem.
Stitch and Shay are destined for each other. And it is going to take friends and family to make them realize that they are meant for each other.
Bad for You will finally bring Stitch and Shay together together!
Five Stars

OH. MY. GOD.
THIS. BOOK.
WAS.
EVERYTHING!
I have been so excited for Stitch's story since he was introduced. I've always been intrigued by his character and MY GOD. This story gutted me. It was a breath of fresh air to see roles reversed. By this I mean, typically the guy is the one to save the girl and keep her up. This wasn't the case for Shay and Stitch (Sean). Shay was there for Sean and kept him up when things were tough. He has a past that has severely affected how he is today.
I just want to hug Sean and hold him all day, every day.
Shay was such a bubbly character; I adored her. She made me smile. Her brothers Dominic and Eli were precious. I adored them and the time they spent in the book. Then we meet some other characters.... This book couldn't be more perfect. I kid you not. I'm serious.
This has become one of my absolute favorite books from J. Daniels. I've read all her books and Where I Belong will always be my all time favorite, but that one aside, this is my new favorite. So freaking good! HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend!

Dear sweet baby Jesus and Santa Clause...all I want for Christmas is Sean “Stitch” Molina under my tree!

4.8 Stars for this emotionally gripping story about self worth and second chances.

This book was so different from anything I have come to expect from J Daniels. It was much more emotional and heartbreaking than I ever expected.

Sean 'Stitch" Molina's journey to learn to love himself and realize that he deserves good things in life, even if he messed up a time or two. Shay's relentless pursuit of making Stitch love himself is so emotional that at times I didn't think I could handle all the emotion. Sean lived a horrible life growing up and the scars of that upbringing spilled over into his adult life. Drawn to Shay and the way she makes him fell, Sean fights the good at every turn.

I loved Sean and Shay together. Their love is pure and everything that Stitch deserves

How do I even begin to talk about how much I adored this book? The answer is, I have no idea. But what I will try to do is to convince this wonderful reading community that you have to do everything you can to create some time to add this book to your reading schedule. What a ride, I loved every single sentence, chapter and full stop. This book has wormed its way into my squishy book heart and taken up permanent residence there to stay.

What did I love?
Let’s start with a little confession time, I’m already a huge fan of Author J Daniels, I think she was made to write stories for romance enthusiasts to fall in love with. With that being said that has no bearing on my thoughts on this book whatsoever. This book really and truly spoke for itself. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of falling in love with a story, and I can’t begin to express just how easy J Daniels made me fall for these characters. Let’s start with the heroine - this girl was what romance dreams are made of, strong, sassy and fighting for what she really believes in, author J Daniels really fleshed out the heroine meat in this book and gave this reader (that’s me) a healthy dose of girl crush material to keep me smiling ear to ear. And as for the hero, this perfect specimen made my heart burst with how imperfectly, perfect he was. Talk about a tortured soul, J Daniels really put my heart through its paces and I have to admit I loved every single heartbreaking minute. This was the type of book that had the perfect balance of relationship/friendship building, character interaction, and blossoming love. All in all this was the type of book that I’d gladly fall in love with over and over again. And quite honestly if I sound over the top in my thoughts - then I’m glad, because that’s exactly how this book made me feel.

Final thoughts ...
From start to finish this book held my attention, there was nothing that I didn’t fall in love with and as quickly as I was reading this book, desperate for more I also found myself in conflict about reaching the end, as I never wanted to say goodbye to this perfect duo. This series (Dirty Deeds) started off with an amazing book, ‘Four letter word’ ... and although I didn’t enjoy book two as much, this third book took my expectations and made a mockery of them, author J Daniels has knocked me on my bottom in the best way possible and I hope you feel the same way too. Stitch and Shayla own my heart and this book has taken a permanent top spot in my love forever collection. Enjoy (I know you will), kisses.

Shayla + Sean = ALL THE STARS!!!!

After reading Four Letter Word I said Wild and Trouble were my favorite. Then I read Hit the Spot and declared Loser and Legs were my favorite. Now here I am, having just finished Bad for You, and all I have to say is Shay and Stitch are life!!!!! I didn't think anything could top the first two books in this series for me, but this one just accomplished that feat. I'm blown away. Gone. Consider me beat. This couple is everything.

Shay and Stitch have that kind of chemistry we can only dream about. Despite being complete opposites, these two are so perfect for each other. Poor Stitch has had a difficult past, yet has come such a long way to being a better person. I just couldn't help but fall hard for this sexy chef. Shay was quirky and funny and just such a little spitfire! I absolutely adored her and would give anything to know her in person. This hairstylist has a heart of gold and a personality to match it. I couldn't help but fall HARD for these two, both separately and together.

If you haven't read J. Daniels' yet, please do yourself a favor and remedy that asap. Though these books don't have to be read in order (they are standalone companion novels) I highly suggest you do read them in order since you meet the characters early-on. Plus they're all amazing. This has quickly become one of my favorite series EVER!

10 "Sean "Stitch" Molina is everything and more" Stars!!!!!!

One week. Seven days. Seven days since my heart hasn't been the same. I'm a mess. A complete and utter mess. The words I want to say are lodged in my throat and I'm finding it very difficult to let them out. You see, there's so much I want to say. I want to shout at the top of my lungs until I lose my voice and say how much I f***ing loved this book. That before I even started reading I knew without a doubt that Stitch would claim my heart. And I wasn't wrong. Sean "Stitch" Molina claimed every single part of me. Oh my gosh did this book make me feel. From wanting to throw my kindle at the wall because I was so angry. To then clutching it so tightly while tears cascaded down my face because the emotions were so hard to control. I didn't want this book to end. I didn't want to say goodbye to Sean and Shayla. But I find comfort that these two beautiful characters will always live inside my heart and soul.

Wow. Just wow. This book was exceptionally exquisite. I gave my heart a couple of days to come down from the emotional overload this book left me in. But no amount of days will ever be enough because just thinking about this book and Sean & Shayla kickstarts my heart.

As much as I love Sean, I love Shayla just as much. She was the type of woman that would go to hell and back to care for her man. She was fierce and her strength spoke volumes. Her heart was the most precious thing. When she loves you, you feel it in your bones. She's the type of person you want on your side helping you fight your battles and encouraging you to never give up. And the way that she loved and cared for Sean was beautiful beyond belief. She was the light, Sean's light.

I get so emotional just thinking about Sean. Everything that he's been through broke my heart. I wanted to hug him so tightly and never let him go. Tears are starting to gather in my eyes just playing back the book. Sad tears, angry tears, happy tears. All the tears. Sean is such a beautiful, lovable, and most importantly worthy man. Be prepared because he'll claim your heart and you won't care, you'll hand it to him willingly.

Jessica, I wish I could come up with some grand gesture to show you my appreciation, because I feel just saying "thank you" isn't enough. This book, my gosh this book was EVERYTHING! I can't even begin to tell you how much love I have for Stitch. One of the best characters you've ever written, hands down! And that's saying a lot because you know how I feel about your Bama men. And I'm saying it here and now and I'm sure Ben and Reed will not like this, but Sean has cemented himself as my FAVORITE FAVORITE FAVORITE! Sean will be forever tattooed on my heart. Without a doubt, by the end of the year, Bad for You, will be one of my top favorite reads of 2018.

As a long time superfan of J. Daniels, I had been anxiously awaiting the release of BAD FOR YOU. When I read the first book in her Alabama Summer series, I was hooked on her characters and writing. I read this book while on vacation at the beach. It wasn't necessarily my favorite book of hers, but that's not to say that I didn't enjoy it at all. If that even makes sense. I grew attached to Stitch's character in FOUR LETTER WORD and was desperate to know more about his story when I read HIT THE SPOT. I loved finally getting inside Sean's head and watching him find his happily ever after. I thought the story had potential but I was hoping for MORE, more angst from the quiet bad boy and more drama in this story overall. I am still looking forward to the next installment of this series and more books by this author.

I could not wait for this book to come out. And then boom. Look at me getting my review up super dang late (Hides)

But let me just tell you. I really did love this book. I had been intrigued by Stitch all the way back in Four Letter Word and wanted so much more to his story.

And honestly he is one of the most complex characters I've read in a really long time. And the way he is with Shay makes me swoon but also breaks my heart at times too. Not just their relationship with one another. But also both of their individual stories.

They both have demons per say that cause them struggles. And I really liked seeing how they supported each other through the hard times. And also struggled with howto let someone see the dirty and broken parts and learn to keep going on protecting someone from them, or deciding to let them in and help and mend them slowly.

I think that's such an important lesson in general. And I loved how Daniels incorporated that into the story, while also giving us such a good swoon worthy romance. The story had such good balance. And I really adored how relatable and just real Shay and Stitch were.

The plot is so good in this one, and I'm so mad at myself for how long it took me to get this review up for it.

But in case you couldn't tell already.
Bad For You is a five star read for me!

Sean and Shayla might very well be my favorite couple in this series! Sean (Stitch) is a complicated man, and that doesn't stop Shayla's attraction to him. He's had a tough childhood, and is trying to atone for his sins. For some reason, Shayla's very protective of Sean, and he finds that endearing, even though he believes he's not good enough for her. Their getting together is a tale that keeps you on the edge of your seat, then pushes you right out of it!

I laughed, cried, yelled, cursed, and swooned w/this story. You got a few peeks in the previous two books in this series, but I wasn't expecting the story to gut me--but it was a good gutting. I don't know how Jessica creates these wonderful, powerful, and hot stories, but I'm so glad she does. I can't wait for the next book in this series, and also a catch up of the couples from these three books.

I am a huge fan of J. Daniels and anything that this lady writes. Her books always promise a steamy, sweet, sexy, emotional romance and never fail to pack a serious punch straight to my heart. And with addicting characters and intriguing plots, her journeys are expertly penned and I would not change one thing.

But this book was so very different, a little darker and much more emotional, but only in the best ways...such a raw, broken, and unforgettable way that Stitch still has me thinking about him, days later.

She was the light to his dark.

Bad For You is the third standalone novel in the Dirty Deeds series and by far my absolute favorite and maybe a contender for overall favorite by Ms. Daniels. Sean and Shayla completely captivated me in such an unexpected way y'all, delivering a beautiful, captivating, deeper romance that shook me to my core fiercely at times, shattered my heart, and didn't let me go until the very... last... word.

If you haven't read experienced J. Daniels then you see totally missing out. She's always a must read for me.

I highly recommend this book.

Reviewed for Renee Entress's Blog.

Shayla and Shitch... all the feels, all the emotion, all the love. Whoa these two!!! 
I've loved the first two book in this series but I had a feeling about this one before I even cracked a page. Just meeting Stitch's character in the previous stories you knew he was holding things inside and from people, but to finally be able to get to know him, wow. His life , his love and his past, get ready because you're about to fall in love. And Shayla, she was exactly what he needed at the perfect time. It was fate she came into his life. I loved her character so much. Her persistence and faith in Stitch was beautiful and amazing. How could you not love this two?!

*deep satisfied sigh*

Y’all, Bad For You is soo damn good. The first two books in the series made me laugh but this one. This one made me feel. Oh my, the tears I cried for Stitch. This book is full of feels. I laughed, I cried, I got mad. I absolutely adored it. I’m just so sorry that it took me this long to actually get to read it.

Shayla is spunky, sassy, and determined. This girl is a tiny ball of energy. It wasn’t hard to fall in love with her. I think she’s one of my favorite of the Daniels’ girls. And Stitch, oh Stitch. Broody, alpha, and broken--this man just tugged on all my heartstrings. Like the girl gang, I just wanted to wrap him up in a hug and tell him it’d all be ok. The chemistry between these two was hot. There was sexual tension galore. I loved watching their relationship bloom. As ever, the characters were well-developed and fleshed out. Even the secondary characters are full of life and multi-dimensional.

Yes, there was a small amount of conflict and drama but it worked well with the storyline and didn’t feel manufactured at all. This book is going on both my must read and my re-read lists. It’s just that damn good.

This book broke my heart a little. I didn’t expect to have tears in my eyes but there were times when I did. Stich’s story is a sad one but what an awesome man that came out of it.

It will take someone strong and loving to handle Stich and Shayla is just the perfect woman. Their story is sad and heartbreaking at times but such a beautiful story or love, redemption and finding one’s self worth.

Shayla is such a sweet character. She has this passion for life and you can tell by everything she does and says she loves to live. She is passionate about her work and about building her business. She has a go getter attitude and doesn’t like to take no for an answer. Her heart is the best thing about her.

Sean/Stitch has had a rough go at life, some brought on him by other and some brought on him by himself. He is trying to make things right and get his life together. In his mind, Shayla is a complication with that because she brings about feelings and emotions he doesn’t know how to handle. I absolutely loved Stitch. He is so deep and complex.

This story was wonderful. It was so well written and can give someone hope. I am excited for Nate and Jenna’s story next.

I voluntarily received an advanced review copy of this book and chose to review it.

Oh. My. God. I LOVED this book. Stitch was just... oh my god! And shayla was as sweet as pie.
This book had all the feels, and I mean ALL the feels! It was heartwrenchingly beautiful, heartwrenchingly sweet, hot, funny, it had drama, it had EVERYTHING. Words cannot express how much I loved this book. Do yourself a favour and read it NOW!