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Wicked Ends: A Dark College Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Series, Book 8 ) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Stephanie Runyon

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wicked Games is the final book in the Hidden Valley Elite series. Featuring Winter and Shane, the book picks up from the time Winter was kidnapped and Shane was taken into an interrogation room. Winter wakes and finds the door to the room she is being held captive in was unlocked. She sees that she is at the place she dreads the most. McMillan Lake was the place where her sister, Summer, had been drowned, presumably by her mother. However, since her mind blocked so much of her memory, she had begun to think there was more to what had happened. Winter makes it to Estelle’s apartment. The elderly lady had known her family when she was younger. Meanwhile, Shane’s attorney has managed to get him released. Winter arrives at the police station after calling from Estelle’s apartment. She finds a note in her mailbox: “I hope you got the message. Next time, it won’t be so easy to break free.” When the police don’t seem to take her seriously, Winter goes to Shane to ask for his help and apologize for how she had bullied him as a child. Who and why was someone targeting her?

Isla Vaughn never disappoints and this entire series was amazing with its characters. Each book had steamy romance scenes while featuring the individual personalities that were unique to each one. Shane and Winter both progress and heal from past trauma. With the unpredictable plot, there is never a dull moment to be found. This book easily earned a 5 star rating. I look forward to reading more of Vaughn’s books.

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Wicked Ends: A Dark College Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Series, Book 8 ) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Megan Pesek

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Shane and Winter have a lengthy history, and as they start to put the pieces together everything falls apart. Shane is willing to leave their storied history in the past, but it will take time to convince his family. Winter’s past will come back to haunt her yet again, which will subsequently haunt Shane and bring skeletons from his family closet. Winter and Shane will need each other, but they’ll have to learn to trust each other first. I have been hooked on the characters, suspense, and storylines from the very beginning of that series. No part of me wanted this series to end, but it was the perfect twisted and happily ever after ending I craved!

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Wicked Ends: A Dark College Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Series, Book 8 ) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wicked Ends is Book Eight in the Hidden Valley Elite Series. It is a dark college, enemies to lovers’ story full of loss, angst, passion, romance, revenge, dark secrets, toxic families, and uncertainty. This book wraps up Shane and Winter’s saga. Winter was at a dark place in her childhood, and it caused her to lash out at others. Shane was one of the unfortunate victims of Winter’s bullying during childhood. Her mistreatment of him caused him to consider ending his own life. When Winter resurfaces in Shane’s life years later all his hurt, anger, and resentment towards Winter resurfaces. He decides to exact revenge which puts them both on a path that simultaneously pulls them apart while also drawing them together. They do not trust each other but do not know who else to trust either. A complicated situation to say the least. Winter has changed her life around and is attempting to move forward. Shane is dealing with both past and current trauma. Both are trying to overcome their dark pasts and have a brighter future. Both have a hard time trusting. Both feel the attraction to the other, but can they put past hurts and resentments behind them? Can they have a future together? When Winter receives threatening notes and the danger to her life escalates Shane is the only one, she feels safe with. A tension filled ride full of twists and turns as secrets are revealed and we find out how entangled Shane and Winter’s lives have been through the years. Winter and Shane really developed and grew throughout this book, and we learn that deep down Shane is a nice guy with a heart of gold. Bittersweet to see this series ending and I am hoping the author has more books in store for us!

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Wicked Ends: A Dark College Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Series, Book 8 ) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Michelle Troyer

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have loved this series from the beginning! Hate to see it come to an end, but it does have a happy ending. Highly recommend this series!

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Wicked Ends: A Dark College Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Series, Book 8 ) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Melissa Saxton

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This author took us on one heck of a journey ending with Shane and Winters story who never disappointed. This is not a stand alone book you must have the entire series.
Winter and Shane hook up at the end of the last book and this one starts with Winter drugged and back at the lake where her sister drowned. Shane was set up for the kidnapping and is questioned but ultimately cleared. Winter is left shaken and scared and asks Shane to protect her and be with her until they can get to the bottom of who is harassing her, leaving her notes, and now kidnapped her. Why are they doing this, how are they connected and what happened the day Summer died?

Such a great ending to a series I’m so sorry to see go!

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Wicked Ends: A Dark College Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Series, Book 8 ) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Shannen Kern

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am so sad to see this series end as it has been one of my very favorites for the entire year. It is a phenomenal end though and all good things must end, right? I do not always read series in order, but this is definitely one I would take note of and start from the beginning. There is too much that would be missed and would probably lead to a lot of confusion. This book focuses on Shane and Winter, and it picks up right where the previous book ended, which I love! We finally get resolution that had been built-up in Wicked Games though it is not just a smooth ride by any means. I also enjoyed the fact that we got to catch up with the other couples from different books in the series. I highly recommend this entire series with the only one bad note…you will definitely have a book/series hangover!

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Wicked Ends: A Dark College Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Series, Book 8 ) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Isla does it again and again. This time it is with the delectably dark Wicked Ends. Wicked Ends is the explosive second book in this duet, but it is the eighth book in a series. Am I addicted. Yes I am!
This is one series that I have not been able to stay away from. I am sad to see the series end, but I have enjoyed the Hidden Valley Elite boys. I wonder if the wicked and darkness of these boys will carry over into a new series with them being older. Mmmmmmm food for thought Isla.
Shane may be one of the Elite but underneath it all he has a heart of gold. He is being pulled from pillar to post and it is that that could lead him further down the path of darkness.
Winter has had a life of darkness and one she thought she left behind. Together they could be toxic but apart they aren’t whole.
There is a lot of back and forth between these characters and some surprisingly shocking twisty turns that you don’t want to miss.
Revenge is a bittersweet thing!

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Wicked Ends: A Dark College Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Series, Book 8 ) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Barbara Bohls

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. This is an amazing ending to the duet and the entire series. It picks up right where Wicked Games ended. I would not start the series with this book. I think that is a given but I am just saying it. All of the books should be read in order in this series to really grasp onto the characters and their struggles. This book gave me some twists and turn from previous books that I didn’t see coming. It is what kept me on the edge of my seat reading this book. I loved seeing the other characters of the series in this book. I love the secrets that were revealed and it made me fall even more in love with this series. This book has the mystery, the steam, the amazing character development, closure, and suspense that make it a page turner. I couldn’t put the book down. I got mad at anyone who dare try to talk to me while I was reading. It is that good!!!! This series will be one that I will continue to reread, probably every year. I feel that with this book it almost makes you want to reread the whole series just to see if you can pick up on any hints throughout the other books that you missed the first time. This book is highly addictive and into it knowing you aren’t going to get much done but reading.
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Wicked Ends: A Dark College Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Series, Book 8 ) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A bittersweet time, the end has come to this series. We pick up where Wicked Games left of with Shane and Winter. These two have already been through so much. Much of this book is spent dealing with and resolving the issues from their past. Many of the mysteries are solved. I do believe that these two turned into my favorite couple for resilience and strength. The battles they went through. The gang was in this story also: Cole, Damon, Phoenix, Riley, Skylar and Aspen. Mom and Grandad. Even Uncle Lucas had some issues resolved. The book will tie things up. I recommend you read this series in order. It really isn’t meant to be a standalone. It is one of the best darn series I’ve read. My favorite for the year.

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Wicked Ends: A Dark College Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Series, Book 8 ) by Isla Vaughn

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Genre – Bully Romance, New Adult Romance

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Deceived by my heart.

Drowning in fractured memories.

Taken against my will.

Shane Bennett used me, and for nothing more than revenge.

I was a victim, and in turn, I made him one. But that was then. I’m different now—is he? Or is this the moment when everything comes crashing down.

The connection between us twists and stretches from the past to the present, abused and strained but undeniably intact.

Something—someone—is coming for me. As each threatening note is delivered, the secrets in my mind break free.

It’s in Shane’s arms that I feel the safest. But trusting him means that I’m putting everything in my life at risk.

Is he worth it?

Wicked Ends is an enemies-to-lovers, new adult, bully romance with plenty of angst and a HEA. This is the conclusion of Wicked Games, and Winter and Shane’s duet. This book contains mature content that some readers may find disturbing.

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Isla Vaughn is the author of the Hidden Valley Elite series. Her romance books are full of complex characters, strong alpha males, and the fierce women who bring them to their knees. When not writing, she can be found daydreaming about owning a beach house, reading, or drinking too much coffee. You can find her at www.IslaVaughnAuthor.com

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Deceived by my heart.

Drowning in fractured memories.

Taken against my will.

Shane Bennett used me, and for nothing more than revenge.

I was a victim, and in turn, I made him one. But that was then. I’m different now—is he? Or is this the moment when everything comes crashing down.

The connection between us twists and stretches from the past to the present, abused and strained but undeniably intact.

Something—someone—is coming for me. As each threatening note is delivered, the secrets in my mind break free.

It’s in Shane’s arms that I feel the safest. But trusting him means that I’m putting everything in my life at risk.

Is he worth it?

Wicked Ends is an enemies-to-lovers, new adult, bully romance with plenty of angst and a HEA. This is the conclusion of Wicked Games, and Winter and Shane’s duet. This book contains mature content that some readers may find disturbing.

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I’m back where it all began—and I mean all.

Where my dad died.

Where my sister was murdered.

Where my life changed forever.

I’m at Thane University for a reason—to work my way through the memories I can barely grasp in my nightmares. Then he walks in and our souls collide when our eyes meet. He’s a part of this, but I can’t place him. I don’t even know his name, but I know he holds more power over me than he should.

I need to listen when I’m warned to stay away because he’s dangerous. But it doesn’t matter what anyone says—staying away isn’t an option.

Wicked Games is an enemies-to-lovers, new adult, bully romance with plenty of angst. This book contains mature content that some readers may find disturbing. It is not a standalone and does end in a cliffhanger that continues with a ton of heat and a HEA in Wicked Ends.

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Colleen Noyes

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Savage Start by Isla Vaughn is a prequel to a new series. This was hands-down, one of the best short prequels. I have read to a new series in a long time. First, let’s just start off with the fact that the cover is absolutely gorgeous so I was immediately intrigued to grab the book. The main characters of Riley and Cole pull you right in from the start. I enjoyed the fact that from the beginning it kind of shows you that while there have always been cliques in high school and they always feel that they are so much different than the other that no matter what everybody has problems. Riley is a scrapper that comes from a dysfunctional mother at the very least, and you are welcomed into her life of mess. Just when she starts to think that maybe she can stay in one place and settle down, as predicted her life seems crazy at the hands of her mother. She doesn’t come from money and has to do whatever it takes to survive and that must bring an immense amount of stress. Cole on the other hand obviously comes from money and you would assume has the perfect little life however, you learn very quickly the old saying that money doesn’t buy happiness. He is forced into an adult role that comes with its own price. There are parts of the story that are dark so be warned but man I cannot wait to see where it goes. This book to me is very reminiscent of the high school dramas from the 90s and early 2000s like “one tree hill “, “90210 “,“gossip girl “. If you were someone who enjoyed those dramas then I think you were very much enjoy this book.

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

At the risk of sounding like a cougar 🤣🙈 how delectable is this cover 🔥

Riley and Cole are so different yet so similar and that’s what makes them perfect 😉

Riley comes from “ the other side of the tracks” and has to fight to survive and her mother is a case of “ cuckoo flew over the nest “ and Riley doesn’t have it easy ….

Cole comes from “!the right side of the track “ but the grass isn’t always greener that side is it !?

Cole is the boy every girl wants so when their paths ( lip smacking hotness) cross I don’t think either we’re ready for what came next ….

A brilliant taste test teaser of what’s to come 🫶🏼🔥

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Hannah Porter

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This series by Isla Vaughn is a new one for me, I’m glad to have started it, especially reading this before the rest because it gives you just enough detail on how it started between the main characters Riley and Cole to get you hooked. It was a fast read for me but not at all disappointing and it ends with a Cliffhanger(gotta love those), so you definitely have to go to the first book to see what happens. This book is the prequel to savage lies. Id recommend 100%

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Betsy Melano

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love this prequel to the new series Hidden Valley Elite by Isla Vaughn. It introduces us to the two main characters Cole and Riley, who meet each other at a party. What they don’t realize at the time is that this meeting will affect their lives in many ways in the near future. This prequel is easy to read and sets the atmosphere for the series beginning. Riley is very independent and has grown up with a single mom and are both ready to be on the run at any given time. Cole is the high school jock that every girl seems to want to be with. Although Cole’s family is rich, their life is messed up in a different way. Where will their lives lead after their encounter?

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Shannen Kern

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It can be very difficult to get into the start of a series with a prequel, especially if it is a short one. Isla Vaughn has proved she can do that and more by drawing you in with the first page and never letting you go! I had not read anything from this author before so I was surprised by how quickly I was knocked off my feet. One of our main characters, Riley, shows you that her life is unattractive in the least and is not one you’d be jealous of. But she is made as strong as they come in no way because of her mother. Our other main character, Cole, doesn’t seem to have a lot of financial stress in his life, but still finds himself wanting more. When these two meet, the mix-and-match chemistry is bound to explode, right? I have already picked up the next book in the series and will be watching for more from this author very closely!

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Felicia Bates

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Savage Start is Isla Vaughn’s prequel in the Hidden Valley Elite series. I’m sure the series would be read just fine without it but the book is incredibly short and was worth it to me to set the “scene.” Riley and Cole are likable characters and I really enjoyed that the female main character was the “trouble” while the male was the “elite rich kid”. The prequel kept my attention from the first to last page and left me craving more and ready to continue the series.

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Michelle Marlow

Savage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite PrequelSavage Start: A High School Bully Romance: Hidden Valley Elite Prequel by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the prequel to this author’s college bully romance. Within this quick but stunning prequel, we meet Riley. And Riley’s family has some things to unpack. Metaphorically and physically. We are also met with Cole and Damon and their elite rich family. Who also have a lot to unpack. This prequel is a quick novella to introduce and make you fully understand the angst and anger in the first official book in this series. And it all started with a kiss. Just one kiss. It was quick and grippy and makes you and let’s be honest me, want more.

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Savage Start (Hid Sden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Stephanie Chapman

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Savage Start is a part of Isla Vaughn’s Hidden Valley Elite series. Featuring the alternating views of Riley Matthews and Cole Savage, the story begins with Riley moving to Santa Monica with her mother. They had always run cons, and rarely stayed in one place for very long. That evening, she tells her mother that she is going to the beach. Riley finds a party and slips in to see people her age. She goes into the house and enters a room. Seeing a library, she scans the room and finds a lighter made of gold. She turns to leave and runs into a guy. Cole asks who she is, and Riley attempts to lie. He threatens to call the police after he takes the lighter out of her back pocket. Riley attempts to taunt him, and he steps up to her challenge. He kisses her, and Riley is shocked. She makes a mad dash from the house. Neither of them knew the other, but they both wanted more.

This is a great prequel, and I liked watching Riley’s streetwise manners fly out the window when Cole caught her trying to steal. The underlying conflict is equal on both sides. Riley’s mother is trying to hide them from Riley’s father. Cole and his brother Damon have a father who cheats on their suicidal mother. The conclusion leads well into the sequel.

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Megan Conley

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a prequel to the Hidden Valley series and boy does it do its job. We meet the main characters Riley and Cole and gain a bit of background knowledge on them both. We also are privy to their introduction and sparks immediately fly; however, there are complications. I really liked this prequel because it’s a quick, easy read and it provides great information and it definitely leaves you wanting more! *Ends on a cliffhanger*

 

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Brittany Angel

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A nice little start to this series. We get a decent introduction to all of the main characters a year before the events in Savage Lies. Riley and her mother are in a new town again, and only this time, things are different. Her mother says they will be staying a while and to get comfortable, but Riley is waiting for the other shoe to drop.

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Brandy Rymer

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Isla Vaughn is an absolute genius when it comes to writing young adult fiction! I was so excited to find out that she had written “Savage Start” the prequel to the Hidden Valley Elite book series. This is a must-read to fill in the gaps of what Book 1 of the Hidden Valley Elite book series is referring to in the opening chapter when Riley mentions meeting and kissing a hot guy at a pool party a year ago. It also includes the death of Cole and Damon’s mom, which is heartbreaking but something that you need to read to understand where all of Cole and Damon’s anger comes from. This book has well-developed characters with intense details that make you feel like you are right there experiencing life as a teen during your summer break. This may be a short read, but putting the missing pieces together is vital before you move on to Book 2 in the Hidden Valley Elite series.

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Bethany Rollins

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In this quick prequel, we meet Riley, who appears to be a con artist alongside her mom. We aren’t given much about their background but perhaps the series will enlighten us more. Riley meets Cole at a party where they share a quick yet heated kiss. Although this is a fast read, the author was able to lay out the groundwork for what to expect with the series and give us some info about our main characters. Looking forward to seeing what occurs in the first book of this series.

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Charlene Gonzalez

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I never thought I was going to be into short series like this one but I have to say I was drawn into Riley and Cole from the start. The author Isla Vaughn did an amazing job! Who knew that a woman like Riley can hold so long her V-Card (funny way to say her precious gift)? Love it how Cole, a hot guy like him can get any girls he wants was drawn into Riley but they were enemies from the start funny life, but love has its way.

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Lucy Machard

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love novellas, and I love prequels. This prequel was FANTASTIC! I made the (not so major) mistake of reading the first major installment of the series before the prequel, and lemme tell ya, things do make a bit more sense with the prequel. I absolutely love Riley- she’s a firecracker, and a force to be reckoned with. I definitely have an intrigue with Cole- I know he has major potential, and I’m sensing some serious enemies-to-lovers vibes with this series. The prequel definitely has a sadder ending- but it leaves it perfect for the next book!

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Megan Pesek

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Savage Start is a prequel and a quick read to set the stage for the rest of the series.

Riley lives with her mom and it’s obvious that they don’t live normal lives. Running cons is the mother/daughter duo’s game. They’re always running from something, or someone, and getting comfortable isn’t an option. Or is it?

Cole is the football star, all-American boy, and tough guy. He appears to have everything a person could possibly want. Along with his brother and cousins, Cole seems to run the school. Cole’s parents are not happy and neither and Cole and his brother.

Savage Start is a great foundation and teaser that makes me need to read the first book in the series, Savage Lies.

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Savage Start is a short Prequel that ends with a cliffhanger which continues on with Savage Lies. This isn’t a standalone, but it gives you a little more back story with the characters in Savage Lies. In Savage Start, Riley and Cole are the main characters. Riley and her mother move to a new town in California. They move a lot and are almost always on the run. Her mom says it will be different this time, but it never is. She can’t trust being safe, ever! It doesn’t take her long to get caught stealing at a McMansion party and the guy who catches her not only takes her “souvenir”, but he also steals a kiss! Thrown off balance by his dangerous and sexy kiss, she’s distracted. And she got caught! She NEVER gets caught!! Leaving this town sooner rather than later might be the best. Cole, catching a little thief at his cousins party, is equally caught off guard by the mysterious girl. He was a little drunk, so he doesn’t remember all the details of her features, but he can’t stop thinking about the kiss and what it did to him. He’s never reacted like that before with anyone. When he catches wind of who she is, or more importantly who her mother is, all bets are off. This book is a new adult bully romance prequel about Riley and Cole’s story. I haven’t yet read the last of their story (Savage Truth), but I can’t wait to get my hands on it and all the books to this Hidden Valley Elite series! If you like enemies to lovers romance books this is a great set! I can’t wait to finish it all, but let me tell you that this prequel and the first book were enough to hook me in!!

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kiana Corley

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A wonderful book to read. The character development and the storyline were well thought out and executed.

This book is about Cole and Riley. Riley is a girl that is not used to staying in one place for very long. She is used to not getting to know people too well because she knows that she will inevitably leave them sooner rather than later. Cole is the guy that everyone thinks has everything in the world and the best of the best. As well as being a high school athlete his life is not all that it seems to be from the outside looking in.

What happens when the jock meets a stubborn girl. In this story first impressions are important and the impressions that these two made on each other were not great. Enemies from the first talk are definitely how these two started out.

Read this book to find out, what really goes on behind closed doors of the perfect family. What causes a high school girl to have been to more schools and new places than some people move in their lifetime? Can you build trust from something that started with lies and hatred? Read this wonderful book to find out.

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Michelle Collier

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the prequel to the Hidden Valley Elite Series. This was a super quick read that was full of so very much. Riley was used to change, so moving to a new town right before her junior year was just what she had come to expect from her life. Things didn’t seem normal though in this new place. Then she met Cole. She knew that she would not be here long enough to get to know him but a girl could dream. Would this time be different and she would actually be able to stay? Would her or Cole’s life ever be the same after this summer?

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