Bad Attitude

I very much loved grumpy Jamie. I actually read book 5 in this series first so I had already met Jamie and Gavin. I knew I wanted to read their story because Jamie is just as grumpy, if not grumpier in that book so I wanted to see him connect with Gavin. This author does a great job of writing steamy af sex scenes. Jamie and Gavin were very much on fire when it came to their sex scenes. Gavin was the perfect match for Jamie. They were both closed off to a degree but I think that it helped them to get closer without either of them running from their connection.

One thing that I really wanted from this book was for Jamie to really unfold his past and confide in Gavin about it. I also wanted to see some interaction with Jamie and Gavin's family after they got together. These books end mostly with a HFN but it is clear that we get to see them move into their HEAs in the following books in the series. It was great to see the characters from the previous books. We also get the teaser appearances from new characters that make me want their story!

*copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie by Dreamspinner Press in exchange for an honest review*

Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Kris – ☆☆☆☆
I'm really quite enjoying the Bad in Baltimore series! At first glance, I was unsure who Jamie was in relation to the rest of the men we've come to know. Not really set well by book two, Jamie and Gavin's story was one I went into blindly on the merit of the other two books. You do get a nice scene with all the characters from the past two with a fun and awkward dinner party for Silver's birthday. So, all the players are there as Jamie and Quinn are old friends. Jamie's character is the hard-ass cop. He's very closed off, very butch, and very much the strong silent type. He's saved Gavin after he rescued Gavin and a friend from the cold, murky water after they "fell" off a bridge. Gavin is the mayor's son. He's rich and ignored by his family. The party boy persona but so much more behind the facade. Gavin finds Jamie to be somewhat interesting and certainly not boring. Jamie's distaste of all things upper-crust actually started to get on my nerves because Gavin never gives the impression of a spoiled brat. I ALMOST found Jamie abusive in his gruff demeanor. Thankfully Gavin's character was made of sterner stuff and he stood up to Jamie. The two had some awesome love-hate sensuality and burned up the sheets. So many misread cues and emotions they made me smack my forehead several times and groan "come on you dummy!!" But that made for a great read and I'm glad I gave these two a try! Silver is up next and that should be a good story!

Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Bad Attitude (Bad in Baltimore #3) by K.A. Mitchell to read and review.

'Bad Attitude' is the very appropriately titled third book in K.A. Mitchell's 'Bad in Baltimore' series. Why do I say this? Because Jamie Donnigan has serious attitude to spare. I briefly met Jamie in the previous book as he is Quinn's best friend. It was just a brief taste, though, and I knew I wanted more. Jamie is ex-Marine Corps and a rescue diver with the Baltimore police department. Jamie is forty years old and, except for quitting smoking, he's fairly content with his life. Until he rescues trust fund baby Gavin Montgomery. Gavin is thirty-three years old, the gay child of a wealthy and influential family. Think Kennedys. He is the easily dismissed and ignored member of the family which suits him just fine, most of the time. Gavin may be smoother about it, and mask it with some beautifully dry sarcasm, but he has just as much attitude as Jamie. So, you can imagine the conflagration that erupts.

I really loved this third installment, but, don't get me wrong, I really liked the first two also. The funny thing is it took me almost three quarters of the way through the book before I could actually pinpoint why I was so much crazier about 'Bad Attitude' than the first two books. Gavin. In one word that's what made the difference. There were things about him, his personality, his character that I could so totally empathize with. The fact that he feels invisible around his family and at their parties/gatherings. How he feels that he can't compete with any former relationships or friends that Jamie has, so the only thing he can work on to keep Jamie is the sex. He doesn't seem to realize that he has a lot to offer. Not just to a partner but to his family and his friends.

I fell in love with Gavin. Watching him be so confused because he doesn't understand the basic concepts of a relationship so he's constantly bewildered about how he's supposed to act. And, that's the key. He's not supposed to act. Just be himself. But he doesn't seem to know how to do that. Gavin can be a little frustrating at times, though, mainly due to his lack of understanding and comprehending societal norms that most non millionaires do. Jamie is fantastic, and I fell for him, too. I love how big of a jerk he tries to come off to be while hiding his gooey soft center. He and Eli in the same room is hysterically funny! In fact, Jamie's thoughts and snark in his head, about Eli, is even better. Jamie is such a good guy and it’s great to see him muddle his way through this relationship too. Jamie is pretty black-and-white and watching him deal with Gavin is entertaining and educational.

It's hard for me to decide whether this is my favorite in the series or if Eli and Quinn are. I know that Jamie and Gavin will be added to my favorite couples list. I definitely know that even as hot as the sex was in Eli and Quinn's book, it doesn't come close to what Jamie and Gavin have. Oh. My. Talk about needing a cold shower. *gulp* One other thing I know for certain is that I can't wait to read the next book and I really hope it's about Silver because something tells me he's got a story to tell.

Reviewed by Jenn for Diverse Reader

I am a fan of K.A. Mitchell’s work, especially this series. I live in Baltimore County where this book takes place and so many of the places visited in this third book are in my backyard! That takes reading a book to another level and it’s so interesting to see your town in that light.

In this third book of the series, we have Jamie and Gavin. Jamie is a rescue swimmer and Gavin is a high profile, high society rescue. The two are thrown together after Jamie saves Gavin and sparks fly. These two may come from different worlds, but they are evenly matched in snark, attitude, and sex appeal. They challenge each other throughout the entire book and sometimes you want to shake them, but the author makes us understand the whys of their attitudes. This one is probably my favorite so far because I wanted an HEA for these two so much.

Honestly, there may be a scene in this book that some readers will object to, Ive seen it happen with other similar situations. I can’t tell you why because that would give it away! I did not have any objections to anything Jamie and Gavin did because it fits them so well. These two are competitive and not willing to admit what’s looking them in the face at first. I really loved this book, it’s an interesting look of opposites attracting and finding out that they’re not that different after all. The heat in this book is off the charts, there is a lot of sex! It suits the story line and is written very well and is super hot! I only wish it didn't end so abruptly. I really recommend checking this book and the rest of the series out.

This is the third book in the series, and I would suggest reading the first two just so you know who characters are and their backstory. I’ve really enjoyed this author’s writing and her different characters that fit well together no matter how different they are from each other they are. In fact, it’s fun to watch these opposites figure everything out.

Gavin is the typical little rich boy that does what’s expected of him during the day. But once the sunsets, he’s a naughty boy that may party a little too hard. Well, one night, he knew he was too drunk to drive, so he let his friend, Beach drive. Well, Beach was a little more intoxicated than Gavin thought. Beach stopped on a bridge and ended up in the river below. And so did Gavin trying to save his friend’s life. Of course, everyone thought Gavin was trying to kill himself. And in the rich community, this was not acceptable. It made Gavin’s family look bad.

Jamie is a man with losses that are devastating. The latest being his dad who died from smoking and so Jamie has quit. He lost his man in a parachute accident that was preventable. Damn people taking stupid risks gets on his last nerve. One night, he gets called to a search and rescue for a couple of jumpers. Jamie finds these men and saves their lives.

Gavin’s family throws a big party for this hero, Jamie, and things are just a little too much for Jamie. The media is on this story since it was a Montgomery that went over the bridge but Jamie was just doing his job. Gavin wants to kiss those lips that saved him, but Jamie wants simplicity. Well, things change after Gavin invites Jamie to a party. The heat between these two is hot but can they get past their differences? Can they get to know the real personalities of each other? Can they get past their communication differences and actually tell each other the truth? I guess you will have to read and find out for yourselves. Trust me, this is a fun read.