Jess is fresh out of prison trying to keep on the straight and narrow working at Brights on her probation and soon makes friends with Karla.

After work one night things take a turn for the worse and Jess will do anything to stay of prision.

Who are her friends and who is against her? 

This had me reeled in from the first chapter and before I knew it I was half way though, WOW so many ways this book could of gone and kept me on tender hooks all the way to the end.

I could add a lot more but feel it will spoil it for you so do not delay and pick this fantastic read up.

I absolutely loved this one, my favourite from Gemma so far. 

Brilliant ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I really enjoyed this book. It tells the story of Jess Strickland as she try’s to get her life back together after being released from prison on probation. Karla one of the girls at the laundry Jess gets a job at seems to want to be friends but things start happening leaving Jess wondering exactly how much of a friend Karla is. There is lots going on in this fast paced thriller I give it 5 stars.

You are immediately pulled into this book from page one. The book begins with a dead body, which Karla and Jess are trying to conceal. The narrative the rewinds and skips forward, in order for the reader to discover how this happened and the nail biting consequences of it.

Fresh out of prison, Jess Strickland has just six months’ probation to serve until she’s free to get on with the life, she left behind 4 years ago.

With few options available, Jess takes a job at Bright’s’, an industrial laundry company alongside other ex-cons, all eager to keep their noses clean.

Here she finds an ally in Karla but soon learns her new boss Terry, is not all he seems.

When Terry ends up dead and with lots of threatening and nasty behaviour being displayed towards her, Jess realises she’s no safer on the outside Jess refuses to be a victim any longer.

How far will she go to avoid going back to prison?

This has truly lived up to its claim of being a thrilling, gripping and dark read that I have devoured. I have been completely lost in this dark world that covers topics including drugs, sex, death and betrayal. This is a fast paced read that you won’t want to put down.

After being on the edge of my seat throughout, I was nervous about the ending and whether it would live up to my high expectations. However, it absolutely delivered. The ending is shocking, unexpected, heart warming, heart breaking and mysterious all rolled into one!

I highly recommend this book to fans of dark, crime or gangland thrillers, and authors such as Emma Tallon and Martina Cole.

Thank you NetGalley, Boldwood Books and Gemma Rogers for the ARC or Bad Girls
What can I say... Wow! Absolutely loved this book, did not want to put it down, would have finished faster but work happened. What a brilliant story about survival, doing what you need to do, keeping your head down, just to get through it. here is my  recap of the novel, tried not to give any spoilers
 Released from prison and having to work for a creepy scumbag who expects serial favors
Jess spent 4 yrs in jail for murder, she has been released and her sister, who all bit avoids her has found her a bedside to live at while Helen lives in their child hood home looking after their mother. Jess doesn't complain, she just wants to get through her 6 month probation. She meets a new girl, Karla at the industrial laundry where she is working. Jess think Karla is decent but not for long, she is tied to her past and now her present 
Jess tries to visit her mother, to be turned away at the door by Helen, and then finds out that in fact her mother is more than happy to see her when she forces her way in to the house
Jess re-acquaints herself with her best friend Ashley, also having assumed Ashley wanted nothing to do with her.
The meat of the story however is what Jess and Karla have to hide after being asked to do sexual favors for Terry, the owner of Brights laundry. Thank goodness for Dan who comes in and has to take over

Full of twists and turns, This is a must read, especially if you have read Gemma's precious books! I didn't want to put this novel down, I didn't want the story to end. The storyline was great, got my interest right away and kept me reading. I can't wait for her next novel!!  Keep writing Gemma!

I read this book in one sitting. Jess, the main character, has come out of prison after serving 4 years. She is working in a laundry and quickly becomes friends with Karla. Her employer is sexually abusing and exploiting the girls in his employment. This is a harrowing and very descriptive read, with plenty twists and action to draw the reader in. A quick and easy read. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.

After serving time in HMP Bronzefield prison for murder 20 something Jess Strickland is found a job by her case manager Barry in Brights laundry washing the dirty bedding and table cloths of hotels, hospitals, and other establishments.  

Having a criminal record she can't get much else. The manager there is a greasy molester called Terry who the girls are all wary of as he calls them into his office exploiting his power to make the girls do him sexual favors.  
She pals up with one of the other girls Karla who seems to know more than she lets on and becomes a threat to Jess.
Jess's sister Helen and her mother live together but Helen doesn't want Jess to live at their family home and upset their mother after her stroke whilst Jess was in prison.  Jess is reduced to living in a bedsit alone. 

This is such a brilliantly gripping story with some descriptions to make you shiver. There were a few times it twisted and made you think you hadn't guessed what the outcome was going to be. Very clever.
Really worth reading and 5 stars.
Thank you, NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this book.

Amazing story. Well developed characters that are in a twisted engrossing thriller. Highly recommended. Super suspense that comes to a satisfying end! Highly recommended

If you love suspense, want to read a page-turner, and like novels that keep you fully engaged, you need to read Gemma Rogers’s books. I have read them all and they won’t let you down!  Bad Girls is her latest and WOW. Another winner!

Who can you trust? NO ONE!  Jess has just gotten out of prison for a mistake she made long ago. She’s paid the price and is soon to be completely free after her probation. She gets a job working at an industrial laundry company alongside other ex-convicts. Unfortunately, her boss Terry is a horrible person and Jess gets caught up in a situation that could land her back in jail if she’s not careful. Who can she trust?

I was HOOKED on this book.

Synopsis:

Fresh out of prison, Jess Strickland has just six months’ probation to serve until she’s free to get on with the life she left behind 4 years ago.

With few options available, Jess takes a job at Brights’, an industrial laundry company alongside other ex-cons, all eager to keep their noses clean.

Here she finds an ally in Karla but soon learns her new boss, Terry, is not all he seems.  Realizing she’s no safer on the outside, Jess refuses to be a victim any longer.

My emotions were at an all-time high, my stomach was in knots as I read this book, I was nervous for Jess. The pitch of the story was perfect, I am looking forward to more from Gemma!

Coming out on January 14.

A fabulous read with lots of interesting characters. A gritty, and at times gruesome plot that flowed very well.

This was a really good read couldn't wait for the end to see what happened . Would definitely recommend this book.

Jess and Karla are thrown together working at an industrial laundry after their release from prison,and they are bound together by mutual hatred for their boss Terry who takes advantage of the girls being on parole.Unbeknown  to Jess Karla has a hidden agenda to get close to her and as book  progresses all becomes clear.As with all Gemma Rogers' books what you get is an excellent gritty story which rattles along at a great pace keeping you turning the pages until the end,once again Gemma Rogers'has come with another winner with Bad Girls,a 5 star  read without a doubt.

Loved this crime story, gritty and uncomfortable, but realistic. The heroine is spunky and courageous, and I found myself rooting for her.

Love love love this new author Gemma Rogers, she hasn't failed yet!
Another gripping story full of tension & suspense, read it you will not be disappointed, I'm already waiting for her next!

WOW WOW WOW! I was not expecting so much!  This is the first book I've read by this author but it will not be my last.  

The main character messed up as a teen, but she's out of prison and wants to move on with her life and indulge on all of the things she missed out on. She is likable and you want her to have happiness.

But not everyone is willing to let go of her past.  And with her status of ex-con she's treated less than human by those too happy to exploit her. 

There were twists and turns and trouble all great characteristics of an action packed thriller.

I’ve read all of Gemma’s books now, stalker being my favourite. Bad Girls goes somewhere not many books go, young women released from prison isn’t your typical back story but it worked well. Gemma writes with passion in a style that’s easy to read. I think this book could possibly be well aimed at YA as well as adult. The end was emotional and heartfelt and I found myself rooting for Jess the protagonist throughout. I’ll be reviewing this in my December podcast with House21 available to listen to on Spotify and iTunes.

This book was wonderful
The two girls that are called Jess and Karla
They have been in prison and they got a job working for Bright Laundry
Jess has been inside for killing someone and Karla has been in for selling drugs
Jess killed the boy by accident and Karla knows all about it
What does Karla do
I had an ARC

this is so so good pulls you in from page one .Jess comes out of prison she has done her time .for murder .her parole officer Barry gets her a job at a laundry factory , her sister wont let her move in with her and her mum she moves in to a small converted bedsit .she meets Karla at her job there boss Terry bright is a slimy toad who thinks he can do what he wants . Karla and Jess become involved in covering up a murder don t want to spoil it  but it is just brilliant the twist and turns this author so good so recommend

Jess and Karla are working together at Brights Laundry Service. Jess case manager Barry gets her the job with a criminal record its not an ideal job but it brings in money and pays her rent. the book is set in Croydon after four year in HMP Bronzefield for killing Eddie Watts and now living in a bedsit a converted garage owned by her sisters boss Stuart as a graphic designer its was a palace compare to her cell. she so misses her family especially her mum and wants to contact her but her sister Helen tells her a pack of lies that surface as you read. Terry Bright rules his staff he abused his position and takes advantage of vulnerable women. Ashley her best friend from her childhood is now having a new life away in another town what happened four years ago between the two and Eddie Watts? This is a harrowing read and will make your skin crawl as you read, and it had me gripped right into the story I was sorry to see the end. excellent read right through

Oh god this book is amazing. Such a gritty read. If you love Martina Cole this author should be on your to be read list because this is amazing.gemma Rodgers is becoming a author who I will now be looking out for

Omg move over Martina Cole, Gemma has taken over. Only downloaded and had to read straight away. Brilliant book twists and turns, gritty and brilliant storyline. Kept me reading until i finished it in one sitting. Cant wait for the next book