I started this, and as a librarian I was just not too interested in reading about such a stereotypical portrayal of one, what with the frumpy wardrobe and virginal attitude. I'm sure this book will have its readers, it just wasn't for me!

Fast-paced romance with just hints at naughty parts (nothing explicit). It was a good read; fast, entertaining, engaging. The characters were endearing and you get to know both with the dual-like POV. I wish the author had gone a little bit more into the backstory, especially with Adam. We keep hear how he's the town bad boy and he isn't good enough for Mel and blah blah, but we never really know more than that. Why is he a bad boy? What did he do? Smoke out back by the graveyard at 11pm at night? I don't know. That's the problem. I felt like that was the last missing thing to really punch in how great of a story it is.
Is the story a little predictable? Yes. Should you expect that going into the book? Duh. That's not really a reason to A) not read a book nor B) downgrade a book. Know the genre you're getting into. Given the huge inner monologues and delving deep into their inner feelings, I would say this novel is straight up Women's Fiction. Technically, it's about a 24 year old, but the style doesn't really feel New Adult to me. BUT it's an excellently done Women's Fiction novel about a 24 year old. I would definitely pass this along to a girlfriend to read.

I love a friends-to-lovers storyline and How to Seduce a Bad Boy definitely fits that genre!
How to Seduce a Bad Boy is charming and sexy. Although there wasn't anything super different about it than other books in this genre, it was still a fun read. I really enjoyed the chemistry between Adam and Melody. The only thing that bothered me about the book was that it was (or seemed) super short.

It took me a while to get into the book, but it was a cute romance read. Even though you hear from both perspectives, I feel like I didn’t get to know Adam as weel as I got to know Mel. I enjoyed her journey of finding confidence and going after what she wanted. Also, all the hints dropped about her best friend, Lily, and her brother, James, made me want to know their history as well (I’m assuming their story will be the next book). Overall, this was a very plot driven story, and I would have like to get a little more back story on both characters, their families, and their friends.

This was a disappointing read with lots of predictable behavior and unreliable characters. First of all I was embarrassed for the heroine. She practically threw herself at the hero with little concern of her self worth. She expects the hero to make her desirable by helping her change her physical appearance and teach her to love herself. How can a guy possibly do this? He's a dude!! But with a few change of clothes and a new hairdo all of a sudden she's drop dead gorgeous and he can't get enough of her. So unrealistic and out of character since he spends half the novel saying she's like a sister to him and does his best to avoid her.

Thank you Netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

An enjoyable story in the brother's best friend trope. The interactions were well done and there was a nice sprinkling of humour in the story. Overall, a good story. *I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and this is my voluntary and honest review.

Melody is determined to ditch her good girl image. She wants to attract the attention of her brothers bad boy best friend. How to Seduce a Bad Boy is charming and sexy. There's nothing new or groundbreaking about this story but its tons of fun! The characters are likable and charming. I really enjoyed the chemistry between Adam and Melody. I think my only problem is this story was quite short!

A fast paced story of nerdy librarian Melody and her brother's best friend Adam. He came from the wrong side of town, and rides a bike, and she has had a crush on him for a long time. Enjoyed this one a lot, and at times hard to put down. The only thing that got a little tiresome was his obsession that he wasn't good enough for her. For a strong and confident man, it got a little whiny at times. Other than that though, I really liked this one and the characters, and hope there is another book in the works with her brother Lilly and her brother James. Good build up, so hope a story is coming soon. Highly recommend this book and author.

I voluntarily read and reviewed this ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Firstly, thank you to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for letting me read this. I actually enjoyed this story and found it difficult to put down. It's a lighthearted romance, told in third person narration with a lot of inner dialogue throughout. The characters are likeable and easy to relate to, and there doesn't seem to be any unnecessary drama thrown in.
Melody has known and been crushing on Adam for most of her life and finally finds an opportunity to get him alone without her big brother. He has no idea what's coming. Of course it ends predictably and happily, but that's why we read these books :)

Mel has known bad boy Adam, her brother’s best friend, for most of her life. She’s been in love with him since she was 14. Now, she’s almost 25 and doesn’t want to still be a virgin when she hits that milestone. She makes a plan that involves Adam helping her with a makeover and with her flirting skills. She hopes that a new and improved Mel can catch Adam, without him catching on. But, will it work?

Melody is tired of being disappointed in the dating department. Guys can't seem to get past her prim librarian look to see the real her. Adam, the bad boy she had a crush on years ago, has come back to town and she decides to ask him to teach her how to be sexy and dateable. Of course, he has always thought she was sexy but too good for him. Since he can't stand to see her with anyone else he decides he'll be the one to teach her. Great friends to lovers romance!

Mel’s plan is to convince Adam, the guy she has been secretly in love with for almost ten years, to tutor her on the ways of flirting to attract and date a man. What can go wrong? She is a 24 year old virgin and he is her brother’s best friend. She is the good girl and he is the town’s bad boy. They are opposite in almost every way. But like a magnet to metal they can’t help but be attracted to each other. The story is funny and the characters are well developed. The series has wonderful potential with many characters with great stories to tell. It is fast paced and keeps the reader interested. Mel and Adam get the outcome they were seeking and are looking forward to marriage and babies.

Traci Douglass has written an enjoyable childhood -friends-to-adult-lovers-story in How To Seduce a Bad Boy.

The story opened strong. I connected with Melody (Mel) Bryant & Adam Foster right away. Necessary backstory weaved seamlessly into the first few scenes. Mel is tired of striking out with guys. Now that Adam is home from serving in Afghanistan, Mel decides it's time to kick up her heels a bit.  “I need you to ruin my reputation.” that's how she asks her older brother's best friend Adam Foster  to help her lose her goody goody rep. A few years older than Mel, Adam has known her all her life & although he thinks her neat & prim librarian image is fine for her, he undertakes coaching her in vamping up her I age.

Adam believes he's not good enough for Mel or any decent woman. "Because love was at the top of her list, and because it wasn’t even in his vocabulary," he tells himself. How can your heart not go out to a guy with such a down opinion of himself? He's got a bad boy rep but Mel has loved him forever. Of course they're perfect for each other.

I enjoyed this sweet, clean romance. (No explicit sex.) The characters were engaging. The plot kept me interested. I'd recommend this story without reservations.  I'd read more from this author. 4 star because of repetition of some plot points.

A story about a librarian trying to seduce her brother's best friend, this book sounded like exactly like what I needed but the story was predictable and the writing flat. It was a struggle to finish this one.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a fun book and I loved Melody. I enjoyed how she stayd true to hers lf while breaking out of her comfort zone! I’ll definitely read more from this author in the future!

Melody is a small town librarian who is tired of playing by the rules. She wants a change in her monotonous life, starting with a complete makeover. Melody's second goal is to shed her virginity. After all, her twenty-firth birthday is quickly approaching. She has just the man in mind, but it might take a little manipulating.

Adam has been friends with Melody's brother, James, since they were kids. And now, they are business partners, running a garage called Victory Vets. When Melody hits him up asking for help ruining her reputation, he is shocked, but also a little tempted. Adam tries to deny her request, but when he thinks about some other guy taking advantage of her, he knows he will be the only man for the job. But by helping Melody, Adam could be risking his friendship and his business. What's a guy to do?

HOW TO SEDUCE A BAD BOY is a gripping read. The whole will they, won't they had me on the edge of my seat. Author Traci Douglass certainly knows how to ensnare her readers. She had me instantly with the plotline. Who doesn't love a good novel about a girl who falls for her brother's best friend. The fact that the story centered around a group of Army vets was only a plus. Melody and Adam were a beautiful couple who really cared for one another. It was great to see their relationship flourish and thrive. I'm very much hoping the next book will be Lilly and James's story. Or Hollywood and Jag's. I give HOW TO SEDUCE A BAD BOY a solid 3.5 star rating. It would have been a 4, but the romance scenes are a little closer to YA than adult.

This is the first book by this author I have read, and I must say, I loved it.
Melody Bryant is approaching her 25th birthday. She’s a librarian, only has disastrous first dates, and dresses like an older woman. But now she has decided it’s time to make changes.
Adam Foster is the town’s bad boy, now a hometown hero after returning from Afghanistan where he served with James, Melody’s brother, and is also his business partner.
Melody and Adam have known each other since they were kids and she’s been crushing on him forever. So when she decides she needs lessons on how to get a man , she chooses Adam as her teacher.
Needless to say, that’s when things get and complicated.
The plot was engaging from the start, and the characters well developed. The story was at times heartbreaking but also heartwarming. Especially when we learn about Adam’s childhood and his belief of not being good enough and unlovable.
Will they find their HEA or will the past and loyalties to her family hinder that happiness?
I am looking forward to what else the author has in store for us. Hoping that James and Lily get their story.
I was entrusted a copy of this book by Netgalley and Entangled Publishing. The opinions expressed are solely my own

This was a really fun read!

Melody has always had a thing for her brother's friend Adam, so who better to help her learn more about dating? Adam, on the other hand, is sure that getting involved with Melody is a bad idea.

Their back and forth was fun to read, especially as they start to grow closer. Adam's hesitation to get more involved with Melody was understandable, but I couldn't wait to see how they would get through it.

I loved the introduction of Victory Vets, the car body shop that Adam has opened with Melody's brother, and all of the veterans that work there. I am looking forward to reading their books!

A perfect weekend read!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an ARC for an honest review.

I've received a ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I really REALLY wanted to like this but unfortunately the story felt flat. I felt no connection to the content nor characters, that it felt almost like an obligation to finish the novel.

As the temperature drops, this is the perfect story to keep your warm! It's easy to put yourself into the protagonist's shoes and wonder how she's going to figure out if she's going to be brave enough to actually take the steps needed to make herself happy or if she's going to fall back into her default mode of playing it safe. You'll find yourself cheering along for her and hoping she follows her heart!