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Bad Intentions (Intentions Duet Book 1) Kindle Edition

4.6 out of 5 stars 2,749 ratings

My name isn’t Logan Mitchell, but Marcus St. James doesn’t know that…

When I showed up at my roommate’s work party, the last thing I expected was to find a man straight out of my dreams. But when the crowd parted and the fates aligned, there he was, waiting for me. Marcus St. James, president of ENN WorldWide News.

Sexy and powerful, with a stare that could freeze you in place, Marcus was the perfect reward for securing a job at Mitchell & Madison, the best law firm in Chicago. To play with the big fish, however, one must become a big fish, and that’s where my little white lie began.

It was one night. I was never going to see him again, and from the second we spoke, I knew he was interested. It was there in his eyes, the same fire in my veins. It was there in his voice, whenever he said my name.

The only problem? It wasn’t my name, and now I wanted more—much more.

But how can anything good come out of something that started with such bad intentions?


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"The chemistry between our two characters was amazing and I wanted to see more of their interaction. But as always Ella Frank succeed in making a romance novel focalizing on the protagonists but also including secondary characters that are amazing like Ryan. But she also brought back our favorite couple in the world." - Au Boudoir Écarlate


"This is a well written story which is sweet, and with secrets, passion, witty and sarky banter, and is an entertaining and steamy read." - Wendy's Book Blog


"I adored how Gabe's carefree, fun outlook slowly began to unwrap the playfulness that Marcus had kept hidden deep inside. Their banter was amusing and decidedly heated at times. when they finally hit the sheets ... well, I'll leave that to the imagination." - Reading Is Our Satisfaction


"Cannot wait for the second book in this duet...Ella knows how to suck you in and leave you wanting more!" - @what.emily.is.reading


"So amazingly good, I was smiling through the entire book. I read it from cover to cover and didn't put it down until I was finished." - Kay Daniels Romance


"Sweet romance with awesome dialogues and hilarious banter. That's what Ella Frank writes amazingly and it never disappoints me." - Reading under the Rainbow/ @loveQhuay


"This was such a fabulous story , you really need to experience it for yourself , to truly appreciate how wonderful it is." - Ortizmarni


"This story made me smile and smile and smile. I laughed with the characters, cheered them on, and was prepared to fight for them... A little hard to do I know but I was ready..." -
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"I could have chucked my Kindle at the wall when I ran out of book because I want it ALL now but at least it's only a couple of months until the second half of the duet is out!" - Mirrigold: Mutterings & Musings


"Another great story from Ella Frank - she's the queen at writing complex men who continue to bring out the best in each other and confront their feelings head-on." - @Bee_TheBibliophile


"OMG that cliffhanger!!! Seriously this book was an amazing start to this duet. I devoured it in one day and found in almost impossible to put down." - @heart.romance.books


"Wow, what a fun book! I totally loved Gabe and Marcus together! They were like tnt going off! Both wrapped around the others mind, they can't think about anything else but being close to the other. I enjoyed how Gabe's confidence melted Marcus' heart." - Book Lover's Anonymous


"WHEW! It will melt your kindle.I seriously cannot wait for the conclusion to see just how much Gabe is going to make Marcus grovel." - Alphas do it better book blog


"A completely addictive book from start to finish. Bad Intentions, book #1 in the Intentions Duet will have you captivated." - CLik Books


"My heart was beating so fast through the whole story. Just waiting for what was to come. Then BAM! That last chapter... I need the next book now please!" - SouthernBabesBookBlog


"They're quite different people seemingly heading in different directions in their lives, will their growing attraction be enough? Grab this book and find out." - OMG Reads


"I loved the chase, the catch and the groveling. Emotions were budding and the foundation was laid, but there were still challenges ahead. I cannot wait for book two of the Intention Duet to see where this imperfectly perfect couple would lead." - Maggie's Escape Book Blog

About the Author

Ella Frank is the author of the Exquisite series, including Exquisite, Entice, and Edible. She has also published the erotic novels Blind Obsession and Try. Ella lives in the South.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B091M9X475
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ; 1st edition (April 26, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 26, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.1 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 257 pages
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    4.6 out of 5 stars 2,749 ratings

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Ella Frank is the USA Today Bestselling author of the Temptation series, including Try, Take,Trust, Tease, Tate, and True, and is the co-author of the fan-favorite PresLocke Series. Her Exquisite series has been praised as “scorching hot!” and “enticingly sexy!”

Some of her favorite authors include Tiffany Reisz, Kresley Cole, Riley Hart, J.R. Ward, Erika Wilde, Gena Showalter, and Carly Philips.

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Customers enjoy this romance novel for its engaging plot and fabulous love story, with one review noting how the characters' personalities complement each other well. The book is highly entertaining with witty dialogue and steamy scenes, while customers appreciate the characters' confidence and chutzpah. Customers find the book emotionally engaging, with one review mentioning how it tugs at heart strings.

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45 customers mention "Story quality"42 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as an awesome and fabulous love story with engaging plot lines.

"...how Gabe tackled the somewhat icy Marcus, and how their relationship was so sweet and though quick, sometimes when you know, you know...." Read more

"...Bad Intentions has a little bit of everything from laughter, love, lust and romance as it introduces you to Gabriel Romero, a dashing hot-shot 22..." Read more

"...Ms. Frank also writes some of the best sex scenes out there. My only knock with Ms. Frank’s books is I feel like they’re divided novels...." Read more

"...This title and the whole story is very hot and romantic. It all starts romancewise from less than a one-night stand in an office party developing..." Read more

38 customers mention "Readability"38 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly entertaining and enjoyable to read, with one customer noting its well-paced narrative and banter-filled dialogue.

"...It was nice to read a story about 2 people getting to know each other, finding common interests, without a lot of external, or even internal,..." Read more

"...Marcus can’t resist him either and it is delightful and steamy!!..." Read more

"...This book is fun, sexy and oh so swoony. It deserves all the stars, because I feel like I finally got my reading mojo back...." Read more

"...This book was super entertaining, made me laugh several times, and the 🌶️ did not disappoint...." Read more

27 customers mention "Character development"27 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, appreciating how the author brings them from previous works, with one customer noting how the energetic youth contrasts well with Marcus's stern demeanor.

"...Her stories are sweet, steamy, and plot driven. Her characters are engaging, compelling, and they aren’t perfect; which makes them even more..." Read more

"...Which is frustrating because her writing is good and the characters are great...." Read more

"...I so love when a character surprises us. Ella writes alpha male like no one but it’s when she makes these manly men vulnerable that melts my butter...." Read more

"...I’m not an overly big fan of age gap, but I feel Gabe was portrayed well as a young man, but not immature (mostly)...." Read more

15 customers mention "Humor"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, particularly praising the entertaining dialogue and snarky banter.

"...Good amount of M/M sexy times and some fun snarky humor...." Read more

"...This book was super entertaining, made me laugh several times, and the 🌶️ did not disappoint...." Read more

"...The snark and the banter were quintessential Ella and works so well for these two...." Read more

"I know when I open a new book by this author that I’ll get snarky, strong, hot characters with a good story...." Read more

15 customers mention "Romance"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, particularly noting how Gabe and Marcus complement each other well.

"...I seriously can’t get enough of them. This duet is a must read. Marcus and Gabe may be one of my favorite couples." Read more

"...However, I really liked Gabe and Marcus. I enjoyed watching them get to know each other and unwittingly fall for each other...." Read more

"...seeing these two get to know each other, and just how well they complimented each other...." Read more

"...sexy confident men she creates and then brings into this amazing universe of awesomeness..this is another hit...." Read more

14 customers mention "Heat level"14 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the heat level of the book, describing it as hot and steamy.

"...Her stories are sweet, steamy, and plot driven...." Read more

"...Marcus can’t resist him either and it is delightful and steamy!!..." Read more

"...Marcus and Gabe are ridiculously hot together. Bad Intentions left me wanting so much more. I can't wait for the final installment!! *..." Read more

"Bad Intentions was insanely hot from the very beginning...." Read more

10 customers mention "Emotional content"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging, with one mentioning it has no angst, while another describes it as light-hearted.

"...It is also a bit fairytale-ish, with low or no angst, and a well-tread premise. I especially liked the musical connection...." Read more

"...So much steamy chemistry, but what I love best is the emotional attachment that we watch grow between the characters...." Read more

"...It’s a slow burn romance novel that will make your heart melt..." Read more

"...Marcus is so lonely and his feelings are so raw that I ache for him and I'm rooting for when he realizes that he needs Gabe...." Read more

8 customers mention "Confidence"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the characters' confidence and chutzpah.

"I love the way Ella Frank writes commanding, dominate, confidant alpha males. Think the likes of Logan Mitchell and Joel Priestley...." Read more

"...I adore these characters. Gabe is the best. I just love his confidence and chutzpah. He’s bold and brazen and charming as all get out...." Read more

"...was immediately sucked in, and I loved Gabe’s go-getter attitude and confidence. Marcus had his own brand and swagger to him...." Read more

"...Gabriel Romero is so confident, fearless and just down right adorable! I can't wait to for the next book!" Read more

Marcus and Gabe will fill your heart with all the feels!
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Marcus and Gabe will fill your heart with all the feels!
This one gets all the stars! When Gabe Romero spots the incredibly sexy Marcus St James, president of ENN Worldwide News at his friend's office party, it is as if there is a magnet drawing him straight to the man. The attraction is mutual and the chemistry is on fire. After they share some secret and sinfully hot moments together, it isn’t his name he leaves Marcus with, but that of is friend. Neither of them think they will see the other man again, though they are still taking up space in each other’s minds. When they see each other again, it is under vastly different circumstances and the false identity Gabe gave could cost him the job he just recently landed. In order to save his job, Gabe must fix the misunderstanding with Marcus, who has his own ideas of how to do just that. And let me tell you, the results are explosive!! This was such a heart-melting first book in the Intentions Duet! These two men are such great characters and so much happens. You will be begging for Good Intentions (the conclusion) by the time you finish this book. It also deserves mentioning that I LOVE to see other favorite characters from previous book in this universe. It is like seeing old friends. And it is just one of my favorite things in the world when authors interconnect their book series!!!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2021
    I find myself returning again and again to Ella Frank’s backlist. I just can’t get enough of her handsome men and their love stories. Her stories are sweet, steamy, and plot driven. Her characters are engaging, compelling, and they aren’t perfect; which makes them even more appealing.

    Gabe accompanies his roommate to a work party and he’s immediately smitten with Marcus. Marcus hates work functions since he is everyone’s boss, and keeps to himself until he can leave. Gabe strolls right up to him and immediately starts flirting, surprising Marcus. However, Gabe being young and just an assistant, knows that he has to be someone bigger to impress Marcus and slips his boss's name. Sparks fly. However later that week, Marcus comes to meet with Gabe’s boss and Gabe has a mess on his hands.

    I loved how Gabe tackled the somewhat icy Marcus, and how their relationship was so sweet and though quick, sometimes when you know, you know. Ella slipped in so many sweet easter eggs into this story which just made me love it even more. I won’t reveal any, you’ll have to read to find them yourself. I also loved how other characters from previous series made appearances in the story. I seriously can’t get enough of them. This duet is a must read. Marcus and Gabe may be one of my favorite couples.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2021
    I love the way Ella Frank writes commanding, dominate, confidant alpha males. Think the likes of Logan Mitchell and Joel Priestley. And now let's add Marcus St. James to that list- what a trifecta!

    Bad Intentions was engaging, sexy, and a whole lot of fun to read. Gabe reminded me of my beloved (Robbie) in a way, but not quite as flamboyant or over-the-top. I found him to be such a delight! Marcus and Gabe don't quite fall under the grumpy/sunshine trope, as Marcus is more of the strong, silent type than a true grump. But they are definitely opposites and that made for an entertaining dynamic.
    I really liked that there wasn't a lot of angst or drama in this book. It was nice to read a story about 2 people getting to know each other, finding common interests, without a lot of external, or even internal, interference. I enjoyed the way Gabe wasn't afraid to go after what he wanted when it came to Marcus, and how Marcus was willing to step out of his "comfort" zone for Gabe.
    Although this does end in a cliffhanger, it's more of a "to be continued" than a "holy heck, what just happened" kind of ending. I'm looking forward to their happily ever after!

    *Bad Intentions can definitely be read as a standalone, but if you've read the Temptation series or the Prime Time series, you'll be happy to see some characters pop up here!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2021
    I discovered the writing of Ella Frank when I was drawn to the Fallen Angel series, a co-written effort between herself and Brooke Blaine and even though this is only the second series I've read in a list of hers that is quite long, I can honestly say, I doubt I'll be truly disappointed.

    Bad Intentions has a little bit of everything from laughter, love, lust and romance as it introduces you to Gabriel Romero, a dashing hot-shot 22 year old who seemingly never takes no for an answer, and his latest "conquest" quickly turned love interest, Marcus St. James, a hot-shot in his own right and his own way who is 20 years his senior , the duo drawn to each other from the very beginning of what both believe with likely be a hot one off hookup, the first hitch in the plan being that Gabriel lies about who he is, claiming to be his boss Logan Mitchell in effort to gain Marcus's attention the first place, a plan that seems to go off without a hitch until Marcus shows up for a business meeting with the real Logan Mitchell, an attorney hired by the ENN broadcasting corporation, Marcus holding the title of President.

    I don't want to give away more than I already have, but I will say this, if you're looking for a fast read that includes heartfelt moments in the Male/Male genre, while wrapping up quickly? The Intentions Duet should be right up your alley!
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024
    I’m conflicted about how to rate this. I adore these characters. Gabe is the best. I just love his confidence and chutzpah. He’s bold and brazen and charming as all get out. Marcus can’t resist him either and it is delightful and steamy!! I love how Gabe just knows what he wants and goes after it, and when that is Marcus, even Marcus is impressed and can’t let him go.

    But, I am really glad I am reading this in KU because it really irritates me that this is basically half a book. It ends in the middle of the story. This seems to be a habit of Frank’s, and it’s one I’m not impressed with. It makes me not want to read any more of her books. Which is frustrating because her writing is good and the characters are great. And I am interested in the other characters who I know have books of their own. But it’s annoying to only get a portion of a story in each book.
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  • Chook74
    5.0 out of 5 stars I just don't know how this author does it!!!
    Reviewed in Australia on April 26, 2021
    Bad Intentions was a much anticipated read for me. I was beyond excited for this release. This cracking story is book one in the Intentions series by Ella Frank. I always, always hold my breath in anticipation when I open an Ella Frank book. Her stories are always so realistic that I feel a deep and intense connection with the characters. This story made me feel those emotions. And then some. Marcus St James did not know what hit him when he met his leading man. Their story began explosively and continued with blinding sexual tension and battle of wills. It was captivating and everything I could have dreamed and hoped for when I heard of Bad Intentions. These guys were polar opposite, but they shared something. And that was the burning allure and fascination for each other that just grew in ferocity and strength. I reached the end far too quickly, and went back and read it again, just to recapture that feeling of euphoria I felt when I read about this enigmatic duo. With a pounding book hangover and a lasting and beautiful impression, I await the next instalment with uncontrollable excitement. Marcus and his guy leave us on the edge with a cliffhanger. But the anxious wait just makes it that much more exhilarating when the conclusion to their story is released. 5 epic stars.
  • GloriaFiore
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bellissimo!
    Reviewed in Italy on May 2, 2021
    Amo tantissimo quest'autrice, ho tutti i suoi libri e devo dire che questo è senza dubbio uno dei miei preferiti. È bellissimo! Mi è piaciuto molto il fatto dell'age gap, la chemistry tra i protagonisti, come si svolge la storia... non so perchè ma mi ha preso particolarmente... Voto dieci!!! Felicissima di averlo preso subito e non vedo l'ora di leggere il seguito, mi mancano tantissimo i personaggi. Grazie Ella per averlo scritto.
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  • Lailita
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gabe and Marcus
    Reviewed in Brazil on June 15, 2022
    This book was an interesting road.

    One side, we have Gabriel or Gabe, full of joy and light, despite of having absolutely all his dreams torn apart from his life, he keeps his coolness and he keeps his brightness and hope.

    On the other side we have Marcus, so serious, put together, but so so lonely, despite of all the perfect “bid fish” persona he shows to the surrounding world.

    Together, they thrive, apart, they perish. In this tug of war, we cheer for their love to lead their intentions and bring them together again.

    But, please, let him suffer a little more, Gabe. Show your value. #teamgabe
  • Samantha Radcliffe-Johnson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Yes
    Reviewed in Canada on December 2, 2024
    Gabe and Marcus the connection they had from the start made my heart throb. Very good book. Inlove with bad intention.
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not enough !
    Reviewed in France on April 28, 2021
    That was amazing as always! I loved this new couple and I was dying to have Marcus’story^^ I could not have dreamed as good a match for him as Gabe! I loved the dynamic between the two of them and being able to see the couples from the Temptation and Prime Time series was a nice bonus. The only « regret » I have now is that I have to wait for the second book to be out! I can’t wait !

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