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# Bad Cruz

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desertcart.com: Bad Cruz: 9798491895021: Shen, L.J.: Books

Review: A funny and thoughtful read that will have your heart melting!!! - Bad Cruz was completely unexpected. I have never been so blown away, have my expectations so blown away or have a book that I couldn’t have imagined in my wildest dreams. ZLJ Shen out did herself with this story. OK…admittedly I have loved everything that she has written. How does she do it and where do all these ideas come from? I have no idea but keep them coming!!!! Cruz and Tennessee were so beyond any characters that I have ever read. I laughed out loud at some of the words that flew from Tennessee’s mouth. Her all out avoidance to swearing was funny. By the end of the book I found myself filling in the blanks for her as this was a highly addictive tendency that I might just adopt. There was so much more to this character. She was so strong, brave, fearless, caring, sweet and oh so broken. She was the ideal puzzle of emotions for Cruz since they were toddlers. **Sigh** Cruz was every girls dream. He loved Tennessee from the beginning and he held fast despite all the challenges that they faced over the years. He faced his own challenges as he was seen as the golden boy that could do no wrong. But he was more than all his good deeds. He just needed for Tennessee to help him live for himself and not the expectations everyone else in town had for him. I honestly think my heart melted at the wedding. All the truth and honesty they shared in front of the whole town. It was the perfect way to end the story. Well, her getting pregnant under the bleachers was the perfect ending. There were lots of other hilarious aspects of the book that need mentioning. The lies that kept building and spreading while they were on the cruise. After all haven’t we all been tempted to do that? I know I have and now I have some new material to use. I also loved the side notes in parentheses throughout the book. They added a bit of insight into the characters and told us more was to come. I have to say that I enjoyed them so much that they became my favorite passages to highlight. There is so much that you don’t expect but are delighted to read in this story. You will find yourself rooting for this couple. Hoping that they will find a way to each other and loving everything about the book on the way. This is a 2021 must read!!! ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
Review: An Enemies-to-lovers, Forced Proximity Romance - An enemies-to-lovers, rom-com that takes place in a small town. It's full of snark and funny moments, but also personal struggle and hot chemistry. She's the girl no one wants (other than to torment) and he's the guy who walks on water. The most unlikely of matches, yet they make perfect sense. Tennessee is a single mom just trying to raise her kid the best she can. Small towns don't let you forget who you were, and being a mom at sixteen has made her the town's pariah. Constantly berated and degraded, she perseveres. She's been beaten down by family, and in some ways she has let them break her spirit. However, she's a spit-fire with everyone else. Cruz is the beloved doctor in their town. The man can do no wrong. He is the golden boy and considered the most eligible bachelor. Anyone would be lucky to land him...except Tennessee. She wants nothing to do with him. Unfortunately for these two, their siblings are getting married, so they'll be forced together whether they like it or not. The perfect man and the girl they refer to as Messy Nessy will have to find their common ground. And they just may discover that they have more in common than they imagined. I was totally torn up for Tennessee. So many villains in this story; the baby daddy, her sister and parents, Cruz's ex-girlfriend. This was tough because I just wanted her to stop taking everyone's crap and stand up for herself. Cruz also needed to man up and defend her to his friends and family. This girl was treated so poorly by everyone around her that I have no idea how she didn't crack. I wanted more happy moments between Cruz and Tennessee. The poor girl was always fighting just to be left alone rather than ridiculed. She took abuse from strangers, family, and acquaintances. At times it was hard to read. I am definitely conflicted over this one. I would have liked to see Cruz redeem himself more, along with her family as she deserved better. In the end, she got her HEA, but so many people owed her more. The characters were layered and there was quite a bit of side story going on. It kept my attention because I wanted to see how it played out, but in the end I just wanted more. More happy moments, more acceptance, more from the town to stand up for Tennessee and I wanted the people who wronged her to earn her forgiveness.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B09J21VHLX |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,152,881 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5,989 in Humorous Fiction #11,723 in Romance (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (16,925) |
| Dimensions  | 6 x 0.95 x 9 inches |
| ISBN-13  | 979-8491895021 |
| Item Weight  | 1.22 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 390 pages |
| Publication date  | November 10, 2021 |
| Publisher  | Independently published |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A funny and thoughtful read that will have your heart melting!!!
*by P***M on November 10, 2021*

Bad Cruz was completely unexpected. I have never been so blown away, have my expectations so blown away or have a book that I couldn’t have imagined in my wildest dreams. ZLJ Shen out did herself with this story. OK…admittedly I have loved everything that she has written. How does she do it and where do all these ideas come from? I have no idea but keep them coming!!!! Cruz and Tennessee were so beyond any characters that I have ever read. I laughed out loud at some of the words that flew from Tennessee’s mouth. Her all out avoidance to swearing was funny. By the end of the book I found myself filling in the blanks for her as this was a highly addictive tendency that I might just adopt. There was so much more to this character. She was so strong, brave, fearless, caring, sweet and oh so broken. She was the ideal puzzle of emotions for Cruz since they were toddlers. **Sigh** Cruz was every girls dream. He loved Tennessee from the beginning and he held fast despite all the challenges that they faced over the years. He faced his own challenges as he was seen as the golden boy that could do no wrong. But he was more than all his good deeds. He just needed for Tennessee to help him live for himself and not the expectations everyone else in town had for him. I honestly think my heart melted at the wedding. All the truth and honesty they shared in front of the whole town. It was the perfect way to end the story. Well, her getting pregnant under the bleachers was the perfect ending. There were lots of other hilarious aspects of the book that need mentioning. The lies that kept building and spreading while they were on the cruise. After all haven’t we all been tempted to do that? I know I have and now I have some new material to use. I also loved the side notes in parentheses throughout the book. They added a bit of insight into the characters and told us more was to come. I have to say that I enjoyed them so much that they became my favorite passages to highlight. There is so much that you don’t expect but are delighted to read in this story. You will find yourself rooting for this couple. Hoping that they will find a way to each other and loving everything about the book on the way. This is a 2021 must read!!! ARC received in exchange for an honest review.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Enemies-to-lovers, Forced Proximity Romance
*by K***S on November 10, 2021*

An enemies-to-lovers, rom-com that takes place in a small town. It's full of snark and funny moments, but also personal struggle and hot chemistry. She's the girl no one wants (other than to torment) and he's the guy who walks on water. The most unlikely of matches, yet they make perfect sense. Tennessee is a single mom just trying to raise her kid the best she can. Small towns don't let you forget who you were, and being a mom at sixteen has made her the town's pariah. Constantly berated and degraded, she perseveres. She's been beaten down by family, and in some ways she has let them break her spirit. However, she's a spit-fire with everyone else. Cruz is the beloved doctor in their town. The man can do no wrong. He is the golden boy and considered the most eligible bachelor. Anyone would be lucky to land him...except Tennessee. She wants nothing to do with him. Unfortunately for these two, their siblings are getting married, so they'll be forced together whether they like it or not. The perfect man and the girl they refer to as Messy Nessy will have to find their common ground. And they just may discover that they have more in common than they imagined. I was totally torn up for Tennessee. So many villains in this story; the baby daddy, her sister and parents, Cruz's ex-girlfriend. This was tough because I just wanted her to stop taking everyone's crap and stand up for herself. Cruz also needed to man up and defend her to his friends and family. This girl was treated so poorly by everyone around her that I have no idea how she didn't crack. I wanted more happy moments between Cruz and Tennessee. The poor girl was always fighting just to be left alone rather than ridiculed. She took abuse from strangers, family, and acquaintances. At times it was hard to read. I am definitely conflicted over this one. I would have liked to see Cruz redeem himself more, along with her family as she deserved better. In the end, she got her HEA, but so many people owed her more. The characters were layered and there was quite a bit of side story going on. It kept my attention because I wanted to see how it played out, but in the end I just wanted more. More happy moments, more acceptance, more from the town to stand up for Tennessee and I wanted the people who wronged her to earn her forgiveness.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Amazing and Unputdownable Stars!
*by R***Y on November 10, 2021*

Gah!! Every story that L.J. Shen writes is a story that will undoubtedly leave an indelible mark on my heart that will never fade. I absolutely LOVE and die for Cruz and Tennessee. These characters completely pulled the rug out from under me and left me pining for more!! Bad Cruz was phenomenal and definitely one of 2021's most addicting and "Unputdownable" books! Without giving much of the plot away, it can be said that Bad Cruz, and Cruz in particular, is L.J. Shen's answer to a nice guy. He is sweet, sexy and so delicious. I loved him from the first page all the way to the epilogue. He was honest, forthright and just so perfect. Likewise, Tennessee was just THE BEST: raw, sassy, misunderstood and so so strong and endearing. I really loved how blunt and caring she was and the fact that she was a protective Mama Bear was just the icing on an already fabulous cake. Overall, this story was just SO different and unexpected. This single mom/romantic comedy is not one we would expect from Shen, but that is the best part - it is heartwarming, hilarious and so consuming, proving how once again this author can write anything she sets her heart and mind to. Bravo! 5 stars! ~Ratula ❤

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