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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Charlene Gonzalez

Brutal Nights (Hidden Valley Elite #4)Brutal Nights by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Once again I had to read more of her books. Isla Vaughn has become my favorite author. The characters are amazing each story has a different unique love and hard-core drama.
I definitely recommend this series to anyone, it is easy to follow and there are a lot of turns and twist in her series.
It is hard to choose which character in her series I love the most. So far all of them.

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kristan Anderson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brutal Days is book three in Isla Vaughns Hidden Valley Elite series. Oooooo man this is messy. And I couldn’t stop reading it. Gia was bleh and I just wanted to smack some sense into her. But I can definitely remember some girls that were just like her in high school. I was obsessed with the chemistry between Sky and Damon, the sneaking around was hot and the slowly falling for each other even though they deny it… but Sky did her friend dirty and that I didn’t care for. Damon is kind of a jerk and by kind of I mean really he is. BUT THAT ENDING. While I definitely called it, it was still a way to end it. Alright girl, I’m hooked, let’s go.

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Brutal Days by Isla Vaughn-Review by Victoria McQuigg

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Brutal Days by Isla Vaughn is Book 3 in the Hidden Valley Elite Series. I do recommend reading the books in order to get the full effect of the story and characters. Brutal Days Follows the story of Damon and Sky. Like the other books in this series it is a High School Academy Bully Romance. If you like Enemies to Lovers this is for you. The tension and chemistry between the characters is so HOTTT and will leave you wanting more. These stories are all around or under two hundred pages and make great quick reads when you are in the mood for spice.

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Donya Pedigo

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the Hidden Valley Elite series and I don’t know how, but these books just keep getting better. You don’t have to read the first two books and the prequel in order to read this one, but I definitely would, because you get to see more of the characters and their history. I’ve not been able to put this series down since I read the first prequel book. Isla Vaughn is an amazing author who conveys the steamy love-hate relationships between these characters, Damon and Sky, in such a way that you feel like you’re a part of their story. This book is just the beginning really for Damon and Sky. I can’t wait to learn more about them in the next book, Brutal Nights, which is the conclusion of their story. Will Skylar be able to overcome her past and will the second of the four elite of Hidden Valley find love? I can’t wait to read more and find out. Especially as the series continues and we get to read Damon’s twin cousins’ stories of angst, love, and lust.

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Ashley Mertz

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brutal Days by Isla Vaughn is available now in eBook and Physical Book
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Isla Vaughn has not written a book that I did not like. Brutal Days can officially be added to the list. Brutal Days is the third installment of the Hidden Valley Elite series telling the story of Damon and Skylar. This installment is 190+ pages of banter, secrets, lies, angst, chemistry, and tension. I highly recommend reading this entire series in order due to the introduction of characters; however Brutal days could be read as a standalone with Brutal nights as they both reflect solely on this couple of characters. Vaughn knows how to draw her readers in, keep their attention, and have them begging for more the entire time. The cliffhanger at the end of Brutal Days left me thanking the book heavens that Brutal Nights was already in my digital library. Not only do I recommend this book and series, I recommend this author to anyone who enjoys romance novels, enemies to lovers genre, and hidden relationships. This new adult, high school bully romance should be enjoyed by a mature audience but you wont regret the decision to pick up this series!

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Erin DeRoma

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Although this is book 3 in the Hidden Valley Elite series, this can be read without reading the first 2 since its the 1st for this couples relationship.
I really loved everything about this, this was so very fast paced, and I read it one sitting. I loved both Damon and Sky and I truly couldn’t get enough of their relationship.

The cliffhanger at the end had me begging for more!

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by CARLIE DEL GALLO

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

WOW WOW WOW! This book was one that I could not get out of my head when I finished it! I cannot wait to read more books by this author! Reading young adult books where there is obvious conflict with the main characters before they get together is one of my weaknesses! This book ended on a cliff hanger, and I was not able to get it out of my head. This was by far one of my favorite reads that I have read so far! Run don’t walk to get this book!!

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Tracy Greenhalgh

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/143488186-brutal-days” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite #3)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1682681374l/143488186._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/143488186-brutal-days”>Brutal Days</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/23199631.Isla_Vaughn”>Isla Vaughn</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5687219112″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Although book 3 in the Hidden Valley Elite series, I have read this as the first of a duet and It is an amazing read.<br />The characters are starting their senior year and we follow Skylar who is on a scholarship, her best friend Gia and Gias plan to hit big senior milestones in their last year at school, wanting to reach from an unknown to Prom queen and a few milestones on the way. <br />Skylar will do anything for her friend, and puts herself in a no win situation, as her friend reaches for the unobtainable Sky is busy in the background.<br />Damon, wanting to follow his brother and cousin to Thane college after senior year with the elite from the football team, is king of all he surveys except for when it comes to Skylar.<br />A well written enemies to near lovers and high school romance, add in a dark background for both lead roles and you have a book that you do not want to put down. There are twists and turns that keep you hooked. <br />I am straight onto reading the next one and looking out for more by this author.
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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Brittany Angel

Brutal Nights (Hidden Valley Elite #4)Brutal Nights by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I think that Damon is now my favorite MMC in this series. He puts on a hard exterior, especially when it comes to making a bargain with Sky to help her best friend Gia. But in reality, he’s a big cinnamon roll for Sky. I really liked Sky, with her sass, snark, and loyalty. Having picked up right where we left off at the end of Brutal Days, this installment of the Hidden Valley Elite moves quickly, leading up to the HEA you are rooting for with this couple.

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Stephanie Robb

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Brutal Days was intense and angst-filled. It was full of love, spice, romance and dramatic. I loved following Damon and Sky’s story. Personally, I would read the stories/books in order for the best experience of the series.

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Katie Matthews

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brutal Days was a fantastic story. I was hooked from the very first page until the last. The authors writing was really engaging and the characters were well thought out and brilliant to read about. Sky was a fantastic character – I really liked her and Damon well he’s one of those characters you should really hate but you have to love! The chemistry between the two of them was HOT!! I loved that Sky wasn’t intimidated by Damon at all, she was perfectly capable of holding her own!
That cliff-hanger though …… I was so pleased I had the next book to dive straight in to – I’m not sure I could have waited!!
An amazing book and well worthy of the 5 stars I give it! Highly recommended to other readers!

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brutal Days is a good book to read if you want to get away from reality. All of the characters are very well developed. While reading you can imagine how certain high school groups act towards one another. There is a lot going on and to keep up with which makes reading all the more entertaining.

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Ashley Westerman

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely love this series, it has everything you could want! The chemistry between Damon and Sky was amazing and you could feel it jumping off the pages, I read way to late in a hurry to finish this book. It’s amazing and you won’t be disappointed in this book or the entire series. I can’t wait to see what else comes next!

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really love all the twists and turns. With everything going on this book really had me in awe. Skylar has a good head on her shoulders and by far my favorite character. Skylar is also trying to be a good friend but not getting it in return and I really can relate to that. This is a really good series you won’t be disappointed.

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Brandy Rymer

Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite #3)Brutal Days by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Isla Vaughn scored a touchdown with the 3rd book in the Hidden Valley Elite series! I loved Damon’s mysterious character from the first two books in this series and was so excited for him to be one of the main characters in his tale of enemies to lovers story. Skylar is the perfect fiesty female to stand up against Damon’s broody, “I can have whoever I want” attitude. I love the change that you see through the unique ability of Isla Vaughn to develop her character, and then slowly lead you along the path that she wants you to take to recognize the growth in some and the decline of maturity in others. This is truly one of my favorite Hidden Valley Elite books in the series so far, Isla Vaughn continues to grow as a writer as she spins these tales of the Elite’s romantic lives. I love that she does not leave us wondering about our prior characters but doesn’t allow them to be the key players as their story continues in the shadows, where we may peek in on them from time to time but maintain our focus on our stars of the story. If you have not read the prior books in this series I highly recommend you look them up and get reading! This book took me less than a day to get through, it was so enticing I couldn’t put it down! I am so excited for Book #4 to come out soon, the wait is excruciating, being left on a serious cliffhanger right at the last minute, I am dying to know what’s next for Damon and Skylar, will they get their happily ever after, or will Skylar sacrifice everything for her BFF? Is her Daddy finally getting out of prison and if so will he be making a visit to check in on his wife and his little girl who’s all grown up?
Brandy Rymer
06/2023

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Christie Mitchum

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Brutal Days is the third installment of the Hidden Valley Elite Series, and it is just as good as the first two books. In fact, Damon and Skylar may have a little bit more of my heart than Cole and Riley….if I’m being honest.

From the very beginning, Vaughn had my attention and kept it throughout the book. What started out as a good intention to help a friend soon turns into a complex situation fraught with lust, emotion, and secrets. Two people who hate each other also can’t stop thinking about each other. What is a dark romance has some really bright places in Isla Vaughn’s talented hands. The push and pull between Damon and Skylar made the book even better. These two characters have had to deal with some really painful events in their past, and so both are intent on having some control in their lives. Yet, they find that they can let go and show parts of themselves to each other that they can’t show anyone else. Skylar is a wonderful, multi-faceted, and strong female lead. Damon has hard edges and can sometimes be a real jerk, but he can also be tender with Skylar. How could I not fall in love with them and their story!!!!

I wasn’t sure if I would like the premise of the book because of the blackmail angle, and I didn’t want Skylar to be forced to do something she didn’t really want to. However, that wasn’t the case. Vaughn did a fabulous job of giving us a dark romance but with a lot of emotion involved. I can’t wait to see the next leg of Damon and Skylar’s journey to happiness.

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Hannah Porter

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Can’t! hold! on! much! longer!! 🤣🤣🤣
I know I probably said this before but hot damn Isla Vaughn is back with another amazing heart pumping thriller. In this enemies to lovers book we follow Damon and Skylar. This is the first book of their story and boyyyy it was by far my fave ( at least so far lol we got a couple more books to go) this world is so well built and the characters so real. This has everything you’d want, that’s for sure. Also Gia is ugh lol but it is ends in a Cliffhanger hanging from a cliff and that’s why we call’em cliffhanger 😂 (who else remembers that show lmao loved it) i cannot wait for the next one, releasing soon woot woot 🙌

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by April McCoy

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brutal days is something else. I don’t know what it is about bully/enemies romances that just give for me but it is so dang good! A third in the series but definitely no third place for Brutal days. The angst and chemistry will have you baited, hook, line and sinker. I couldn’t get enough nor could I put down and what a complex whirlwind my emotions went through! The characters are so well thought out and planned to perfection. I can’t wait to read other books from the series because this one was a showstopper.

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Robin Rankin

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brutal Days: A Dark High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3)

I knew going in that this was a cliffhanger which I don’t usually enjoy because I’m impatient and want to know how things end up now, but there is something about this series and characters that forced me to read each and every book in this series. I have to know that all of the guys get their happy endings.

I’m not going to give anything away but I may have gasped and growled outloud when I read the end. What a way to keep me hanging, thankfully I won’t have to wait too long for the next book. I cannot wait to see what happens with the giant mess it has become.

You don’t have to read the Prequel or the first two books in the series though I would highly recommend it.

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Aranza Cardoza

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Brutal Days: A Dark High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn

4 out of 5

Another hit from Isla Vaughn. Definitely worth your time. In this book we follow Sky and Damon. I highly recommend anything by Isla Vaughn since all the books in this series are great and fun to read. This book was so hard to put down. Be aware that once you start the series you will not be able to stop reading. Highly recommend.

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Rachel Moss

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good read! While this is technically the third book the series, it’s also the start of new character POVs and could be read a standalone. I would definitely recommend reading the previous books though, because it does help give some background and they were just phenomenal as well. I really enjoyed getting to see more of Damon and dive into his life. He was an interesting character to me in the previous books so I very much enjoyed getting to see this side of him. I absolutely can not wait to read the next book in this series!

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Christine Baranek

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brutal Days
By: Isla Vaughn

This is the third book in the Hidden Valley Elite that I have read. I have to say each one deals with dark themes and mature content. However, that does not stop this from being an absolutely amazing book. It must be noted that this is not a standalone.
This story features Damon and Sky. They have absolutely amazing banter between one another. The kind where the emotion is absolutely palpable. This story is told from dual points of view. I find that this type of story telling can be very hard to read if it is not done well. However, Isla Vaughn does dual point of view with excellence and I cannot imagine this story not being told from this point of view. Their dislike for each other absolutely jumps off the page but it is their obsession with each other that really drives the storyline. Especially the extra twist of Sky’s friend Gia. I am definitely looking forward to the next book to find out what happens between them. This is a definite book that sucks you in from the first page and doesn’t ever let you go!

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Michelle Marlow

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This bully romance just does not miss. I have truly enjoyed each part of this series so far. This particular book revolves around Damon and Skylar. You can feel the emotions between them. The angst is wonderful. I truly enjoy bully romances and this is absolutely on the list of series I will be continuing.

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Ashley Sugar

Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3)Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve been waiting for this book! The entire series is easily in my top 5 favorite series and I couldn’t wait for more! The first 2 books were about Cole and this book is about his younger brother Damon! The drama, the angst…I CANT GET ENOUGH. I love how Skylar doesn’t give a shit and she keeps her head held high. She doesn’t back down from the “Elite” even if others do. She’s her own person and she stands her ground, regardless what others think. The Hidden Valley Elite is just all around AMAZING and if you haven’t read them, please do! Each book has a cliffhanger and it makes you CRAVE more. I love when books have me invested in them and I can’t think of anything else. READ THIS BOOK!

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Megan Pesek

Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3)Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Isla Vaugh did it again! Brutal Days: Hidden Valley Elite book 3 kept me hooked from page one. It helps that I have read the prequel and the first two books in the series, but you could start here if you really wanted to. It’s worth it to grab the others first though!
Skylar hates sports and athletes without hesitation. She is dumbfounded when her best friend, Gia, falls for the biggest jerk in school, but will do anything to help her friend get the love she so desires.
Damon is NFL bound and elite to the core. He’s a dark, moody, and has a reputation that precedes him (good and bad). Every girl wants him, but he only wants exactly what he wants… and he’s used to getting it.
Isla Vaughn does a great job pulling the reader in and not letting go and Brutal Days is no exception! The characters are mostly privileged teenagers and she does a great job developing their personalities and attitudes. And with that cliffhanger? I need the next book now!

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Michelle Troyer

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Isla Vaughn blew it out of the ballpark again. Such a great book!

The love/hate relationship between Sky and Damon is intoxicating. I couldn’t put the book down. Such an easy read as well. Can’t get enough of Isla’s books. Can’t wait to read the next book in this series because this one leave you with a cliff hanger.

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Ashley Lape

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

OMG!! I am head over heels for this series! I have read each book in this series including the prequel and I can’t wait to finish each book! This author has a superpower when it comes to creating characters and just writing in general.
Sky just wants to make her best friend Gia’s senior year one to remember and help her check everything off her ridiculous list! Even if it means Sky will have to be the game piece when Gia sets her sights on Damon Savage. What Sky didn’t anticipate was that she would end up falling for Damon behind her best friend’s back.
In each book that I read by this author, she has me falling more and more in love with her work!

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Jenique Bornman

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third book in this series. But the first of 2 books about Sky and Damon. And if you liked the first 2 books you’ll absolutely love this…
Broody bad boy and take no nonsense Femal MC. Match made in heaven. The authors takes you on a ride with her storytelling and I couldn’t put it down. The character development is excellent and well thought out. The plot is also perfect and melds well with the first 2 books. There’s some character crossover so I would definitely read the first 2.
With the huge cliffhanger I’m super excited that the next book is releasing soon.

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Shannon Fowler

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As an adult the issues in this book seem so “child-like” but as an adult of a senior/graduating high schooler these situations are scary- very real and very scary. These situations also seem like too much for young adults to handle. With that being said…UGH! WTF! More high school drama for the Elite at Hidden Valley Academy. Really! Wow!

This time it’s about Damon, brother of Cole. Cole was the star in Savage Start, Savage Lies and Savage Truth. Books that should be read in order but don’t necessarily need to be read before Brutal Days. Damon is the star now, he is in a group called the Elite. They are the top of the top of the popular kids at school…the Elite. Skylar is also a senior at Hidden Valley Academy. She would rather remain a wallflower but when her BFF Gia sets her sights on Damon as part of her “four point plan”, Skylar knows she has to step in. But of course things don’t go as planned. Lies are easier to spin than hurting friends.

Skylar and Damon are HOT. If I put their ages out of my mind…oh my!! Their push and pull..their anger and hate and oh my! Yeah, this is a book that should be read. Period. The cliffhanger ending…oh ding dang daisy….yeah…bring on those Brutal Nights!

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Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Brittany Angel

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ahhhhhhh that cliff hanger!!!!! This installment of the Hidden Valley Elite series is by far my absolute favorite. The banter between Sky and Damon is everything. I need the next installment now!

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