The Bad Girl and the Baby

Nina Croft

Dec 2017 · Cutting Loose Book 3 · Sold by Entangled: Brazen

About this ebook

Captain Matt Peterson prides himself on being able to handle anything...until he winds up as the guardian of his baby niece, Lulu. Two years and six nannies later, his well-ordered existence is in chaos. Still, he’s all Lulu has. Except, well...there is an aunt...

Darcy Butler has spent the last three years in prison for beating up her abusive brother-in-law. Her only regret is that she didn’t hurt him worse and stop him from killing her sister in a drunken car crash six months later. But now, Darcy just wants to rebuild her life. Starting with finding her sister’s child.

But Matt doesn't want an ex-con with a record for violence anywhere near Lulu. Unfortunately, he can’t seem to keep away from Darcy, himself. Despite their differences, their chemistry is combustible...and the sex is incredible! Still, it can’t possibly last. Can it?

Each book in the Cutting Loose series is STANDALONE:
* Falling for the Bad Girl
* Blackmailing the Bad Girl
* The Bad Girl and the Baby

Ratings and reviews

Loved this book! This is a fast paced contemporary romance that kept me turning pages just as quickly as possible. Darcy is the bad girl who just got out of prison and Matt is the good boy soldier who got custody of their shared niece after her parents died and while Darcy was in prison. Matt believes Darcy is nothing but trouble and is committed to keeping her away from his niece. Unfortunately, while his facts might be technically accurate, he's gotten it completely wrong... This is a must read for fans of the genre. While this is part of a series, this is a stand alone novel, however its so good that you really owe it to yourself to read them all. Put this one at the top of your list, you'll be glad you did.

Now that she’s finally out of prison after three years, Darcy Butler is ready to look for her niece Lulu. An MMA fighter, Darcy now works in a gym until she decides what the future will hold; she looks every inch the bad girl, but she must act the proper lady to convince Captain Matt Peterson to let her see her niece, nothing more. With a criminal record, she is not hoping for more. He is Lulu’s uncle has been her legal guardian since the three year-old’s parents died. Darcy had been carefully keeping track of Matt, but when they meet in person, she did not expect to find the man she hates to be so appealing. I thought THE BAD GIRL AND THE BABY sounded different, but I had no idea how wonderfully clever it would be! Nina Croft’s Darcy is a fabulous heroine: she is unapologetic, honest, direct, and a woman of convictions; she has an unusual occupation which is not just a convenient excuse for storyline purposes; she is tough and she loves being physical. Matt was such a wonderful hero as well: he is not a manwhore! Hurrah! He is in the Army, Lulu has quite disturbed his very ordered life, and Darcy upends it even more. I loved their backstories, their rich backgrounds; I loved that they were no misunderstandings, and that Darcy and Matt opted to deal with the situation like reasonable adults, and I loved that there were no clichés in THE BAD GIRL AND THE BABY; not one! Neither is the other’s type, but the situation forces them to look at each other as people, because they both want what’s best for Lulu. And this is what makes them realise that they like each other, which leads to a very believable and extremely satisfying romance. I applaud Ms. Croft for giving us an unvarnished and realistic view of abusive relationships for both sides of the fence, and how difficult it is for everyone concerned to do something, how it impacts so many lives in different ways. On the other hand, there are some delightful and amusing scenes of people who have no clue as how to be with a small child. In THE BAD GIRL AND THE BABY, absolutely nothing went as I expected, and it was absolutely brilliant! It was a very quick read, because I had to know what would happen and I loved those people! The writing is remarkable smooth and easy; the pace impeccable; and the ending just gorgeous; THE BAD GIRL AND THE BABY is absolutely fabulous! I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

Loved this one!! It's a wonderfully written story with some pretty amazing characters and a story that will break your heart and give you hope at the same time. Matt Peterson never expected to find himself caring for a small child on his own. Add in the fact that the child can be more than a handful and he knows he's way over his head. Raising a child that goes through nannie's like some kids go through underwear on top of his military career leaves him knowing something has to change. Dealing with the child's aunt is the last thing he need but it looks like dealing with her is exactly what he's going to have to do. When Darcy Butler drops some life chaning truths on him he knows nothing will ever be the same. Great read and one I recommend to everyone.

About the author

Nina Croft grew up in the north of England. After training as an accountant, she spent four years working as a volunteer in Zambia, which left her with a love of the sun and a dislike of nine-to-five work. She's since then spent a number of years mixing travel (whenever possible) with work (whenever necessary), and has settled down to a life of writing and picking almonds on a remote farm in the mountains of southern Spain.

Nina writes all types of romance, often mixed with elements of the paranormal and science fiction.