Bad Girl Gone Good-Alisha Kay

Book: Bad Girl Gone Good
Author: Alisha Kay
Publisher: Self Published

I was provided a media copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

When Aisha Rajput, the queen of raves and celebrity after-parties, is asked to plan a hospital fundraiser, she's convinced the sun finally rose from the west. And yet, she is determined to blow this brief out of the water for it is her one chance at redemption. Seven years ago, she shattered Dr Kabir Pradhan's heart with a deliberate, conscious act of betrayal. The least she can do to make up for it is to save his hospital. Aisha is the woman who loved him and broke him. The last thing Kabir needs is for her to do it all over again with his hospital. He doesn't want her, he doesn't need her, and he certainly won't tolerate her. Or so he tells himself. When the hospital board leaves them with no choice but to work together, the stage is set for fireworks. When the heartache of the past collides with the irresistible desire of the present, the future looks to be in jeopardy. Unless the Bad Girl goes Good and saves the day. But can she? And does Kabir even want her to, for like it or not, his heart has always belonged to the Bad Girl, hasn't it?

This is the first book in a series being written by 3 different authors, and having read their collaboration once before, I must say this is a wonderful beginning to it. The central idea of old friends-turned foes falling in love is very well executed. Bringing back the characters from Alisha’s previous series, this book moves in a smooth manner and the story grips you till the end. The storytelling is interesting and the premise of the story has been very well planned. The idea of love making you do extreme things is quite convincing, and through various situations, she brings this point to light. Another thing I liked about the book was the fact that the author has focused on the point that while we might judge a person on their history, things might not always be the way they seem to be. One thing that I observed in this book that marked a difference from Alisha’s previous works is the amount of intimacy in the story. The climax is well written and with two more characters coming in in the further books, I am quite intrigued to go forth on this journey with Aisha, Inaya and Tara.

Coming to the characters, Aisha’s character as a strong-willed businesswoman has been detailed out, and the author gives her the space to make her mark on the reader. Kabir’s character is interesting, especially the manner in which we see his feelings change through the course of the story. The thing that stood out for me in the story in terms of the characters was the bond that Aisha, Inaya and Tara share, and how they create a sense of being that can face any challenge that comes their way.

Overall, a great start to a series that I am sure to continue my journey on. This book scores a 4.63/5 for me.

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