I was a teenager when I ran away to Las Vegas determined to make it on my own. The choice was easy—stay for an ordinary marriage or escape for an extraordinary life. I took a chance on myself, trusted in fate, and boarded the bus bound for the unknown.In the glitzy glamour of the showgirl scene, I entertained the famous, the elite, and the mafia. But what I never expected was the invitation from … invitation from a mysterious stranger to land at my feet and invite me to explore my darkest desires.
With the mob hot on my trail, I decided to use my well-honed, entrepreneurial skills to advance my game and play a better one than their own. I wasn’t just another pretty face, but a cunning, ruthless bitch hellbent on getting what I wanted.
My name is Anna Ford.
This is my story.
And how it all came to be.
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I’ve wanted to know more about Anna since first reading about her in Juliet, and the Author didn’t disappoint. She wove and told the tale of Anna from a teen to later years as Anna tells Sal how it all started, from escaping an arranged marriage, going to Las Vegas, and loving two men, to Juliet. My heart broke at time for these characters, then I was amazed with Anna’s strength and determination. You will love Jake and Luca, one was the man she needed him to be, the other I don’t think quite knew how to be a proper Dom. But she loved them both and they her, how did it play out? You need to read Bad Girl and find out, and yes Anna earned that title and then some. Once again I fell in love with some characters and despised others and can’t wait for the stories of them. This Author has a way of making you see and feel everything, like it’s you taking the journey in the world of Juliet. I’m glad this story was told, now I feel more for Anna, it was not an easy life, but she lead it on her terms. I highly recommend Bad Girl and if you haven’t read Ms. Samuels’ earlier books, you will definitely want to read them, to visit Sugargrove and Juliet.
Bad Girl is a beautifully written love story of Anna Ford and her experiences in life that lead her to create Juliet. She is a strong woman, a little rebellious and somewhat of a firecracker.
Anna was in love with a Luca, a forbidden love, but loved Jake. A love triangle.
Bad Girl will pull on your heartstrings with unexpected twists and turns.
I enjoyed reading about the older characters and their connection to Anna.
At the age of fifteen when her mother died, Anna didn’t wanted to be the responsible adult of her two older brothers. She decided to lie about her age and go to Vegas. Sin city.
She begins living the life of a Showgirl. In the process she meets “The Suits”.
“When I left Texas, I wanted not only to survive but succeed.”
This is the story of Anna Ford. The story of a strong independent woman, that isn’t afraid to tell what she thinks. This book takes you through the journey of loving two men.
Kailee Samuels is a brilliant author and like every time she didn’t disappoint with this amazing story. When you read Bad Girl you’ll be at the edge of your seat and you’ll feel like your part of the story. And like Kailee style be prepared for the whirlwind of emotions.
Anna Ford’s life is a journey to Hell and back. The life lessons she learns fulfill her dream and some of her nightmares.
Kailee Reese Samuels is an outstanding Author who can submerge you into a storyline and leave you weeping for more.
This book is no exception, she takes you on a journey so incredibly intriguing that you just can’t put it down. You (I) needed to know how the story continued, especially when names brought up dragged more questions to my mind. But this Author answered those questions and more!
This book is full of incredible characters with stories that surprise and entrance. The life of Anna Ford was not an easy life, but it was a full life and an emotionally filled one.
Anna’s life was one educational adventure after another.
From leaving home at the age of 15 to go to Vegas and achieve so much as a Showgirl, falling into bed with the “Suits”. To France with Jake Ballister whose love is more than she ever thought. And Luca Raniero the Love she could never have full time.
Through it all, the emotions, the lessons, the love, it all came together at Juliet.
And now another Raniero is at the same cusps as Ann was. Sal Raniero, the one the only. But can he survive what Anna has?
Anna Ford Ballister, shares her life stories with Sal, the Golden Boy. She reveals secrets, of them all.
An absolutely incredible read, I cried, laughed and hurt with Anna on this journey!
Well Done!
The Life of Anna Ford. I have wondered about Anna’s background for a long time. Now we have the answers to the original Bad Girl of Juliet. Grab a glass of wine settle in & go back in time with Anna.
I’m in awe of the author and her ability to suck you in and hold you enthralled with her characters and storylines. This author is a multi-facet gem when it comes to the written word.
Anna Ford Ballister’s life story is full of a woman’s courage to flee her circumstances and go on to fulfil her own life’s desires. This woman is full of heart and determination as she turns those life dreams into reality.
Anna’s journey is raw, full of grit and unbelievably passionate. I couldn’t help but love and respect this woman she truly has brass balls, “yes I said it” Anna is a strong-willed woman who takes no less than she deserves and uses those who would and are using her to gain what they want from her or her from them. Truly a woman after my own heart.
This story is so flawlessly written I can’t possibly tell you about it, what I can say is this…you must experience for the full effect, as this book will have an effect on you. It did me!
Reviewed by Momma Hellmouth of Hellmouth’s Bookblog
Kailee has once again got her readers on a twisting emotional rollercoaster ride of emotions and mischief. This reader applauds the author for making a woman of the 1950’s a BOSS. Anna Ford knew what she wanted and she went for it..no apologies, either. The author showed us all the different sides of the three main characters – Anna, Luca and Jake. Good, bad, secrets and how one can love one person at a time for totally different reasons. I loved this book. Congrats, Kailee Samuels…another homerun.
This book is broody and powerful! You NEED to READ! This BDSM erotic romance is about a woman named Anna Rebecca Ford, a Las Vegas showgirl and the men in her life. This story is told from Anna’s POV to Salvatore Raniero and her involvement with a young mobster and an intruder—one she needed to protect her and one she loved. Anna ran away from home at eighteen and went to Vegas where she became a showgirl. As the cliché goes—what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas! Well, we all know there is usually more to the story. Vegas took Anna on one hell of a roller coaster ride! Her journey is full of deception, hurt, murder, suspense, deceit, lies, secrets, mistresses, intrigue, and love will keep you glued to the pages of this book. “Death was never easy; loving was always hard.” Some of the characters you will find yourself falling in love with and some you will hate. I wasn’t expecting the turn this story took; it has quite an unexpected revelation that may leave you flabbergasted but it is jaw-dropping good! Not all of its surprises are pleasant ones, but there is a certain satisfaction in experiencing a thread that is so obstinately unexpected. Kailee Samuels manages to weave a diabolical plot that has twists and turns—some you see coming, some you don’t that makes it interesting!
After leaving home at the young age of 15 Anna becomes a showgirl is Vegas.
Anna is the envy of all the other girls with the Mafia bosses wanting her. Anna gets greedy and plays both sides resulting with her having to run away again. Jake who is in love with Anna takes her away. Later Jake is disappointed to see that Anna is in love with Luca and decides to leave.
Bad girl is another wow read from Kailee Reese Samuels. I have read a few of this authors books and found them all to be worth 5 star ratings.
Bad girl has many twists and turns and will keep you on the edge of your seat.
I love Kailees books and recommend them fully to anyone looking for an excellent read.
At fifteen Anna fled her father, home and a prearranged marriage. She found herself in Vegas awash in feathers, diamanté’s and living the life of a showgirl. The other girls envy her popularity amongst the suit and fedora wearing heads of the underworld. Finally she is in control of her life and making decisions for herself. However the truth is she is a kept woman, living in a unit provided by a Mafia boss. Making herself available to be used like a high class hooker. Anna gets too greedy, playing games with both sides. As a result she finds herself hiding on the other side of the World.
Jake is her saviour, he is dominant and loves her more than anything. He wants Anna’s submission, he trains her but it doesn’t come without challenge. Jake pushes her into the arms of another which is soul destroying for them both. He sees for himself that she loves Luca, his jealousy turns to anger. Jake returns to America leaving Anna in London, supposedly absence makes the heart grow fonder or does it?
There are so many twists, turns and deals being made behind doors it’s awfully hard to know who should be trusted. They’re all in bed together…pun intended. This is the story of Anna’s life, the deals she made, her dreams, the master she wanted and the man she loved.
This is the book I’ve been waiting for. Always expect the unexpected,and I definitely did. I’m glad Anna’s story was
told. For me,it not only explained alot, but it opened my
eyes a little bit more into the “Juliet” world and some of
the people in it.. I enjoyed seeing the love,loss,strength,
and the courage I saw portrayed in this book.
I didn’t want it to end
I adore Kailee’s books…and Bad Girl does not disappoint!!! It’s a story that needed to be told, and it’s told so well. Learning about Anna gives Juliet more meaning, You’ll find yourself unable to walk away from Anna’s tale, and the beautiful weaving of words that only Kaliee can accomplish.
This is the story of Anna Ford which gives a background of her life experiences from a teenager, to showgirl and beyond which lead to creating Juliet. Anna tells her story as it is, the good, bad, and sexy times, and well as the love of not one but two men. This is a beautifully written masterpiece, which is filled with love, lust, emotion, courage, depravity, and passion. I was totally captivated throughout this addictive page turner, and I cannot wait to read more from this talented author, whose work I always highly recommend for all.
Kailee brings her fans more insight into the Juliet world! A stunning tale of the early life of the matriarch herself, Anna Ford. From terrifying and humble beginnings, Anna lays it all on the table to her gold boy, the one and only Sal Raniero. She bares her soul, her pain and suffering, her love and betrayal.
Anna’s story is a journey of self discovery, there are some high heights and devastating lows, but she feels it is time Sal knew more about her past. There is always an alternative motive. A reason to guide Sal in a certain direction and this book is Anna’s turn to influence Sal. In the end everything comes back to Sal!
Bad Girl is a dark highly charged emotional read that will have you coming back for more. Filled with twists and turns that will make your head spin as well as a love triangle that will shock you to your core. It is definitely a book you will want to sink your teeth into. Enjoy
Kailee Reese really knows how to write a story that keeps you turning the pages. The darkness, the turns, adventure and love all wrapped up in a book that you just can’t put down!
She gives us Anna’s story as she is telling it to Sal. We learned her struggles when she moved to Vegas and what really shaped her to be the woman that she becomes.
I enjoyed this book, learning about Anna’s past was something that I was looking forward to and I was not disappointed.
4 Stars read!!
Another enticing story from Ms Samuels. The look into Anna and her past along with the many layers that will eventually make all of Juliet and our beloved Sal helps you with some answers. However with this women, the more answers you get, the more questions you have. I’m so intrigued by this story and how it will reveal itself in the end. Kailee Samuels has given me new venues to explore for sure.
Oh, Anna! I knew I loved this woman! Her story is a beautiful, painful one. Life has been both unkind and kind to her in such deeply felt ways. She is portrayed her in stellar style, never losing her classiness, but doing what she needed to do in the name of survival and love. I loved her story, though it was not an easy one to take, and by far, she has been through so much. Her path in life was so touching and so visceral! When you’ve experienced all of Anna’s life, you’ll understand who she really is. And Luca and Jake, well, just WOW. I have no words that can adequately express how much these men meant to Anna. This Bad Girl was completely spellbinding, bar none!
An Epic Gritty Lovefest!
Anna’s story was perfectly crafted to captivate and bind.
I was completely enraptured in her bad a** journey.
This is an absolutely beautiful and emotional read.
Thank you for another masterful insight to Sals’ world! xx
Anna’s story takes us back in time and we get to find out what happened in her past and how she became Juliet. It’s a dark, gripping novel filled with action, danger, suspense, steamy scenes, romance and twists that left me speechless. The writing is beautiful, the characters are intriguing, and I rooted for Anna every step of the way. As always with Kailee Samuels books I had trouble putting it down which meant we had take out for dinner because I didn’t want to stop reading. I loved this book and highly recommend it to anyone who wants a fantastic book to read.
Omg, Kailee never ceases to amaze me. So Bad Girl did not disappoint. I did feel feel bad for Anna, Jake, and Luca, but that’s all you’re going to get from me. Thank you again Kailee Reese Samuels for doing a great job again!!