When I seen the description for this I just knew it would be a read I would enjoy and I was right, it was a good one.

I had no idea that this book was the third in the series but it didn’t make the story any less easier to follow.

I loved how easily read this book was. The authors writing flows easily and the story told is so clear to see.

I wasn’t a fan of the relationship between Rob and Amber. For a woman who claims to love someone she so easily fell for the charm of another man whilst claiming she was in love. Her boyfriend was struggling whilst she was straying, so annoying. I found myself skimming pages where she and the other guy were on because I didn’t care for their friendship at all. But this right here is a ME problem lol, I feel to much about fictional characters.

I was a big fan of the self love aspects of the book. The way women are made to feel about their bodies and the way they look is ridiculous. I love how positive Amber was and how her positivity shone on those around her.

This is my first time reading this author and I now know it won’t be my last.

Bad Influence was a fun easy to read chick-lit romance about fashion, self love and finding one’s self whilst doing what one loves.

Giving a devil wears prada vibe, this humorous story was engaging and well told, although I didn’t release it was part of a series and might have to do a reread after reading the beginning!
Thank you for the opportunity to read this prior to release

I didn't realise this book was part of a series - I would have maybe related to the main character more if I read had read her story before - a fun read but not one that I'll be returning to.

I really enjoyed this book it really reminded me of the devil wears Prada. It was so good and I just loved all the different characters as well.

I would highly recommend reading this book if you love a good rom-com.

I would like to thank HQ and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book early.

It has been AGES since I read Amber Green Takes Manhattan, so long that I can only vaguely remember the plot. I feel like I need to go back to the beginning for a re-read! Nevertheless, I really enjoyed Bad Influence, which revisits Amber now she is back in England.

Amber was enjoying her job as a window dresser in Selfridges, but she is unfortunately made redundant. However, they say that everything happens for a reason, and Amber is immediately contacted by a representative for famous American influencer, Mandy Sykes. Following a successful interview, Amber takes on the job as Mandy’s live-in stylist. This puts pressure on Amber’s relationship with boyfriend Rob, as they are not allowed any face to face contact for the twelve week period.

Working with Mandy is a whirlwind! There’s mishaps galore as Amber tries to make Mandy see that she needs to love herself first and foremost. But can she get through to her?

Humorous, engaging and fun, with sprinkles of romance throughout. I was well and truly sucked into Amber’s world. I loved the focus on the darker side of social media, and what might be going on behind the scenes of influencers just like Mandy. I really liked Amber and I empathised with her struggles over whether Rob was the right person for her. The only little thing I was left wondering about was would Rob really forgive Amber so easily for what she did? I’m not so sure! Even still, a really enjoyable read 😊

Light-hearted, entertaining and joyfully chaotic, this is a fun return for stylist Amber Green. Back in London after her time styling Manhattan’s elite,

Amber takes on her most challenging client yet, superstar influencer Mandy Sykes. All American and entirely out of place in Surrey, Mandy needs Amber to help her win over the British upper crust and charm a whole new audience.

With only twelve weeks to prove herself, and a bonus at stake that could secure her dream flat with her boyfriend Rob, Amber has every reason to succeed.

But Mandy’s private life is as colourful as her wardrobe, and her handsome brother in law proves to be a distraction Amber does not need. What follows is a whirlwind of glamour, mishaps and mischief, with Amber trying to keep her feet firmly on the ground.

Playful, fast paced and filled with wit, this is pure escapism with style to spare.

3.5/5.

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This eye opening story about what is actually involved in the world of "influencing" was a great way to reflect on my personal use of social media and how much I take seriously. There is so much curating and "faking" out there that these influencers can easily become "bad influences" as this book implies. Our FMC, Amber, deals with helping her client that she is styling through some of these important decisions about what she should put out on the internet and whether truth or glam is the way to go. I was definitely expecting more of a romance in this book as I believe that is how it is marketed, but the parts of this book that had romance made my feel a little uncomfortable because of the trope and the plot the author took with our FMC and her love life. I still did enjoy that deep dive into better understanding that what influencers put out into the world is the good stuff that they want people to see, but that behind the scenes, things are not always so perfect.

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Thanks to @netgalley, the author & publisher for the ARC.

This was a fun, easy reading, chick-lit, book. I didn't realise it was the 3rd book in the Amber Green series but it didn't affect the storyline, for me. The characters were ok, I wasn't overly invested in them, and if I'm being totally honest, I found I could skip through some pages. That being said, I enjoyed the fashion side of it, and the self-love aspect. It would make an ideal holiday read where you just want to kick back, relax and not think too hard.

Really good book which I will recommend to others.

Thanks for the opportunity to read & review it.

Amber Green finds herself thrown into a high-stakes opportunity at a moment when she needs it most—but the job comes with a high-maintenance American client and a laundry list of strict conditions. The question is: can she keep up?

This was a light yet compelling read, with well-drawn, relatable characters and a storyline that manages to explore some timely themes without feeling forced. From the pressures of social media to questions around identity, relationships, and motherhood, the book touches on a lot while keeping the narrative smooth and entertaining.

I hadn’t read the previous two books in the series, but that didn’t take away from the experience at all—it works well as a standalone. The plot had enough twists to avoid feeling formulaic, which was a welcome surprise, and I found myself genuinely invested in Amber’s journey right up to the final pages. A smart, heartfelt, and thoroughly enjoyable read.

Bad Influence highlights many relevant topics of today: from the lack of window dressing due to digital increases, algorithmic age and social media relevancy, and modern feminism (or perhaps post modern feminism) of 2025 just to name a few. Due to these important topics, Nixon ultimately sacrificed the pacing in her novel. It felt at times I was asking where is the character and what season even is it because of all of the monologues about your "authentic self" and LGBTQIA+ information. It's great to include this into a story, but there are better ways to include it without sacrificing the storyline/pacing. If tweaked around a lot, I feel that this story has the potential to be adapted into a television series or movie.

there was such spark and and sparkle to this book. it made me smile far too often im glad i wasn't reading it in public!
the characters are all brilliantly written and you can totally picture who they are and how they operate throughout the book. i love how they are all flawed yes but also utterly likeable and definitely readable.
the story brings us Amber who takes on the job(should i say task) of styling out the influencer Mandy for a few month stint. but wow this isnt no easy job and its going to lead to a bit of fun, alot of chaos and a fair few brilliant moments to read.
the tone throughout makes you feel uplifted and Amber herself just left me with the good vibes all the way through. shes one of those characters you really are rooting for and care about knowing where her journey will end up.
i love the little positive lessons in this book too. when see influencer in the titles or blurb i admit to shuddering and i semi turn away for a minute. i wont get on my soap box but there is not enough pages to fill the problem in this current societal climate around influencer culture. but this book brought some light to that and im so glad i got to read it and didn't turn from this one. and there were even a few wary lessons about it all which i think is MUCH needed and more of. it was a gentle approach but did its job in this book and most importantly was the fact that it did indeed touch upon them.
i enjoyed this book. way more than i thought it was and Amber was such a bright bonus.

A fun fast paced insight into celebrity styling and what really goes on behind closed doors. A great summer read!

Sharp, timely, and totally addictive 📱💋. Bad Influence is a juicy, fast-paced novel exploring fame, social media, and the pressures of modern image culture. Rosie Nixon delivers glamour, scandal, and emotional insight in equal measure. I loved the flawed, relatable characters and the twisty plot. Perfect for fans of page-turning contemporary drama with bite.

The story centers on Amber as she takes on a live-in job styling influencer Mandy for 12 weeks. It’s a setup that leads to plenty of hilarious, sometimes over-the-top situations. The tone stays light and breezy throughout, and Amber’s positive, determined approach to life makes her easy to root for.

One of the highlights is the focus on body positivity and learning to love yourself. While these messages are uplifting, there were moments when they felt a touch overdone or a bit forced. Still, readers who appreciate empowering themes wrapped in feel-good storytelling will likely enjoy this aspect.

The book also explores topics like social media, authenticity, and modern relationships, all woven naturally into the plot. Some scenes genuinely made me laugh, while others carried more emotional weight than I expected.

On the downside, the pacing lags at times some chapters felt longer than necessary and it can be tricky to fully engage if you haven’t read the previous books. Which isn’t a book fault per se it’s just the joys of reading a series.

Overall, this is an easy, fun read. While it isn’t perfect, it delivers plenty of lighthearted escapism.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

Amber had a LOT to navigate whilst working for Mandy.
Loved the drama, the “will they, wont they?” moments and the overall message of self-love and self-confidence left me wanting more! Discussions around fertility, women’s issues and the way society is both influenced and influences others were very tastefully approached.

I will be recommending this to anyone wanting a lighthearted read that touches on some important topics that are becoming increasingly appropriate in this day and age!

It has been far too many years since I was last able to sit down with a book in the Amber Green series, so I was delighted to see this new release on the schedules.

And the author hasn't lost any of her spark, this was so funny, and just an all around highly enjoyable read.

It was great to catch up with Amber, and although I didn't remember everything from the previous books clearly, there are enough reminders to have made me feel at home fairly quickly back within this world. I love Amber's outlook on life, and her attitude is very can do most of the time.

There is also an overlying message within these pages, one that women especially everywhere should take heed - about body positivity, and learning to love yourself.

As this is what Amber is trying to get her new personal stylist client, Mandy to do. She has been hired as part of her live in team for three months, and it's an interesting group of people that are trying to raise influencer Mandy's profile in the UK.

The story feels a bit bonkers at times, its definitely light hearted and entertaining, and I was loving every second of it.

I'm sorry to hear this is the end of the trilogy, I am hoping there may yet be more books, but get the feeling this may be the end based on the notes in the back matter. Either way, this was a wonderful book to read on a hot summer's day while skiving in the garden!

Thank you to HQ and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

this was fine but i didn’t feel totally invested in the characters or the story

as it went on it i realised it felt like a sequel and then i looked into it and found out it’s part of a series which makes sense, maybe i would’ve enjoyed it more if id read the other books first

i did like the messages about self love etc although they did feel a little over the top/forced

thank you to netgalley and HQ for this arc!!

Thank you for sending me an ARC for my review. This was a fairly good read, although I felt some chapters were a bit long for me, it took a while for me to get into the sory. A fairly good read with some humour. added in.

While I did somewhat enjoy this book, I did also have a few issues with the plot. I couldn't relate to the characters and I guess I just didn't particularly care how the story ended. Not a book I will be raving about unfortunately.