Bad Girls by Gemma Rogers

Bad Girls Reviews

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  Dash fan

  5☆  A Gritty & Compelling Thriller
  
  Oh wow what a gripping and gritty read! I devoured in just 2 nights!
  From the first few chapters you just know things are about to get interesting!
  
  Jess has just been released from prison and been sent to work in Terry's Laundry Factory.
  But things are quickly becoming apparent that all is not what it seems, when she gets called into his office!
  
  Karla works in the factory too and despite her aloof personality she is the only person Jess has that resembles a friend. Or is she something more?
  
  But that is all I'm going to say!
  This book is nothing like what it seems with so many twists and turns and unexpected revelations it wasn’t till near the end that I had an inkling of what might be going on.
  Although nothing prepared me for the reality of it 🙊
  
  There's blackmail, abuse, secrets, lies, relationships, lust, family drama, rekindled relationships, police investigation oh my gosh it has a lil bit of everything!
  
  I have read a few of Gemma's books and they just keep getting better and better.  So if your looking for a Twisty, Gripping, Highly Compelling Read that will have you turning the pages long into the night, then I highly recommend you pick up a copy of Bad Girls!
  
  
  
  Thank you to Rachel Random Resources and Boldwood Books for this copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
  
  
  
  
  
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  Tracy ann Robinson

  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
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  Sabine

  4.4 stars
  I didn't get completely sucked into the story but I was still so interested in how it goes on that I spent most of my spare time reading to find out. I thought it was well written and proceeded at a great pace. So I am not sure why I couldn't connect with Jess...?
  Anyway it is a great read and I highly recommend it.
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  Chandra Claypool (WhereTheReaderGrows)

  It's not easy coming back into the world after 4 years in jail for killing your best friend's boyfriend, being sanctioned to a laundry facility for the duration of her probation. But it's better than still being inside... isn't it? It would be if the boss wasn't taking advantage of her (and the rest of the girls) predicament.
  
  This is a solid thriller that I found on the light side despite the subject matter. I never really felt invested in the characters but was still curious how they were going to navigate what happens very early on. This kind of reminded me of a Lifetime movie (no shade, I LOVE Lifetime movies). Some things didn't quite make sense but then Bright's full of ex-cons who don't make the best decisions. There are a few twists and turns which you'll likely figure out as you go along, but there was one scene between Jess and Karla that did touch my heart. Dammit.
  
  I do like the author's writing style - she keeps you engaged and it's a fast read that will surely keep you entertained. If you like life after prison stories laced with blood and blackmail, add this to your TBR.
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  Booklover BEV

  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
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  Katrina Vallett

  WOW WOW WOW! I was not expecting to enjoy this novel 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 and landed herself in prison. She's recently been released, now in her early 20s. She wants to move on with her life and indulge on all of the things she missed out on, such as a home of her own, a relationship and nights out with her best friend. She is likable and you want her to have it all.
  
  Unfortunately, it's not so easy especially when many are not willing to let go of her past. With her status of ex-con on parole, she's exploited with limited recourse. And she does make that one little mistake that leaves her open to blackmail. Can she figure out who's doing it before they ruin the rest of her life?
  
  There were twists, turns and trouble all great characteristics for an action packed thriller.
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  Lisa

  Jessica Strickland is fresh out of prison with no job and nowhere to live when her sister finds her a bedsit (room to rent for those of us un the US) and her case manager find her a job at Bright’s Industrial Laundry. It’s not the best place to work or live, but is a job and a roof over her head. What Jessica wants is to repair her relationship with her mother and her friend Ashley. She was told by her sister that her mother wants nothing to do with her and she just assumed Ashley would do the same after what happened that landed her in prison. While working at the laundry she befriends Karla, but is she really a friend? Also her boss Terry isn’t all that he seems to be. After a bad event at the laundry Jessica has to decide what she is going to do to keep from having to return to prison.
  
  This book was very fast paced and kept me interested throughout. There were times where I thought I knew what was going to happen but I was wrong. You really want to see Jessica succeed and move on with her life, she is a very likable character. Terry on the other hand, is a slime all you just want to throat punch. This was a fairly quick read for me even at close to 400 pages. I rate this 4 of 5 stars and plan to check out some other books by this same author.
  
  Thanks to Rachels Random Resources and author Gemma Rogers for the review copy of this book. My thoughts and opinions are my own.
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  Kimberly

  Many thanks to Rachel at Rachel’s Random Resources, Gemma Rogers, and Boldwood Books for providing me with a digital copy of Bad Girls in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine.
  
  Gemma Rogers delivers a disturbing look at life after prison in her novel Bad Girls. This gritty crime thriller is riveting while also making you feel like the book is alive. The magic inside these pages is palpable.
  
  Throughout the novel, you can’t help but feel for Jess. I spent the first two-thirds of the book trying to solve the mystery. I had my hunches, but when the truth came out, it was stunning.
  
  The setting of the laundry was so real that I could feel the sweat falling off of me. I could taste every cigarette smoked and taste every last bit of alcohol. I was so engrossed in this book that I truly felt as though I were there.
  
  The book did drag a bit in a few places. It was noticeable, but not so bad that it detracted from my pleasure in the book. Though, it could have felt like dragging because I was eager to get to the next bit.
  
  By the end, I was a sobbing mess. The ending was incredibly satisfying, and I am feeling all the feels. I am happy to award Bad Girls 4 out of 5 stars. If you love crime thrillers, you will enjoy this book. It makes the dastardly world around us come to life.
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  Evelyn Jane Thorne

  Bad Girls by Gemma Rogers follows the journey of Jess Strickland when she is released from prison after completing her sentence. She only has six months of probation left until she is free to live her new life anyway she wants to. So when her probation officer Barry manages to get her a job at Bright’s Laundry Service she thinks that it will be easy to keep her nose clean but she discovers that being on the outside is no safer than being in prison.
  
  The story started out really slow but once the pace picked up it got a lot more interesting and I found myself hooked. I found that each character was complex in their own way and I think that the author did a brilliant job at creating them especially the awful ones that I hated.
  
  At times I thought that I knew how the story was going to end but there was always a twist or secret that managed to throw me off course. I never saw the end coming and I really liked how it ended. I would definitely be interested in reading more from this author. This story was filled with revenge, second chances, romance, forgiveness and heartbreak.
  
  This book contains issues such as murder, sexual assault, drug use, violence and suicide.
  
  I recieved an advanced copy for free, and this is my honest opinion.
  
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  Jessica Belmont

  This isn’t my first read from Gemma Rogers, so I was pretty confident I was going to like Bad Girls, and I was right.
  
  Bad Girls is a twisty thriller about life after prison. Jess is an awesome main character. She’s done her time, and just want to get back to normal, but of course, things go south. She is a very likable character and easy to cheer on.
  
  The twists and turns kept me on my toes. This is action packed and fast-paced. There were a few places the plot slowed, but overall, I was not interested in putting it down.
  
  If you like gritty, crime thrillers, Bad Girls is the one to read.
  
  *I received a free copy of this book from Rachel’s Random Resources to review honestly on the blog tour. All opinions are my own and unbiased.*
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  Vanessa

  What a Brilliant book Bad Girls by Gemma Rogers was. I was hooked within the very first few pages and I didn't want to end. It was a gritty thriller that had lots of twists and turns with big secrets that had to come out. But, if they do they will destroy lives if the surface.
  This was one book, that has to be on your to read list. Like all Gemma's books I have read I have really enjoyed However, this one just had a little more twinkle within it, that had me gripped more than the others. The characters were all great and fit in well within this book.
  
  I highly recommend Bad girls. It was a 5 star read!
  
  Big Thank you to Netgalley for my ARC.
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  Ti.Me

  Two young parolees find themselves in a risky situation after their predatory boss goes 'missing".
  
  4 stars
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  Sapphire

  This the first book I've read by this author and being as gangland fiction is one of my favourite genres, I was looking forward to this one.
  
  Briefly the story comprises of Jess, who having been released from prison, finds herself working at a laundry and is put in a position she could do without. Here she meets Karla.
  Jess also has issues she needs to sort out with her mother, but her sister is determined to make that difficult.
  
  This book, despite having several themes that may be uncomfortable for some readers, is written in a light, easy to read style. There are lots of lies and blackmail in this story, with many twists. Most of these twists I could immediately see where they were going, so it wasn't an "edge of the seat" read, at least for me, but regardless of this, I enjoyed the book and it moved at a good pace.
  
  Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the digital ARC. My opinions on the book are unbiased, honest and voluntary.
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  deborah fanning

  Poor Jess right from the start I formed the impression she should not really have been sent to prison. Particularly when you compare her to her partner in crime date I say Karla Hunt !!
  I enjoyed this but did want to shake Jess when instead of just reporting Terry the sick paedophile rapists death she tried to cover it up !!
  Karla appears street wise but she is a victim aswell !! I did warm to her .
  As for Ashley wetter than a haddocks bathing costume! Didn’t trust her , wrongly thought she was going to be a drug king pin . Maybe in the next one !
  Liked the romance between Jess and Dan .
  Enjoyed this book .
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  Kirsty Farmer

  So many twists and turns in this book, I am really pleased it ended happily! I think the worrying thing is this is more then likely in the current world we live in.... well the abuse, hopefully not the murders! I picked this book as I was looking for Bad Girls the ITV drama and this came up. Gripping and will be looking at other books to read.
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  Biff meechan

  Bad Girls⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  
  I loved this book ,the characters & storyline was good.I love how Gemma Rogers writes her books & draws you in from the start & kept me interested till the very last page.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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  Miriam

  My first time reading one of Gemma Rogers’ books and if the rest are anything like this one, then i have something to look forward to, it’s hard to know who is trustworthy in this story and although it’s revealed before the end who is causing trouble for Jess., it didn’t take from the story.
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  Faye

  Brilliant book
  
  A fantastic read. It was gripping from the start. Interesting characters + fab story. I would definitely recommend this book.