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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Felicia Bates

May 10, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Felicia Bates

Savage Truth: A Dark High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Savage Truth is book two in Isla Vaughn’s Hidden Valley Elite series. I recommend starting from book one, or better yet, the prequel as these books are meant to be read in order and the sequel offers great insight. I was really excited to pick up this book and delve more into Riley and Cole.. I felt like their story had been a dark and twisty rollercoaster ride and the romantic suspense had gotten to a point where I wanted and needed closure. I enjoyed that the first book ended with a cliffhanger leaving readers to pick up where we had left off, leading to more suspense and anticipation. It has been a long time since I read a series that wasn’t a stand alone, so I missed that feeling of needing more. This series has brought that so far.. I am happy to have had lingering questions answered and do feel like this is a series worth reading. In addition to a unique storyline with interesting characters, I simply liked how the story is told by both character’s perspectives. I am looking forward to reading more from Isla Vaughn.

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Ashly Renner

May 7, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Ashly

Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Finally!! I could not wait to read the conclusion to Cole and Riley’s story. I loved this entire series and I’m so glad that all the answers that I had were finally answered in the third and final book of this series. It definitely did not disappoint, the angst and emotion in this book was so good! I love a good angsty emotionally charged book. Isla Vaughan is an incredible writer in my opinion and I cannot wait to read more of her work in the future!

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

May 7, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Elizabeth Sanchez

Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Savage Truth is the 2nd book in the Hidden Valley Elite series. I am obsessed with this series, and am so glad to see there are 8 books planned. This book cannot/should not be read without reading the previous books. This book picks up where the previous book leftoff. It almost could be the same book, just the next chapter. There is no draw in or recap. This book had a lot of stuff going on and kept me on the edge of my seat, I didn’t want to put it down. Stupid work and kids, lol. Cole and Riley still have their love hate relationship going on. Riley finally gets the chance at a somewhat normal life, and is able to join the high school swim team. But, her joining is a risk, and we get a little more information on her and her mom’s background. We learn a little more about her dad, and Uncle Ronan. I love all the characters of this story, and am glad to see them all develop a little more. I look forward to the next book, and recommend this book highly!

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Brittany Angel

May 7, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Brittany

Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This one wrapped up really nicely. Our characters get a happy ending after the problems that Riley and her mother are running from come to a head. Though, at times, the story felt a little disjointed. Just needed a little more time to flesh out the Mafia backstory.

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Melissa Saxton

May 7, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Melissa

Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Always on the run Riley never let anyone in, no one has ever effected her until there was Cole.
Riley and Cole are shoved together by their parents, now living together in the same space making it all the easier for Cole to torment Riley further. However Riley is growing on everyone around her and everyone can’t understand Coles cruel tendencies which really is heat under the surface.
He wants to deny his feelings as much as Riley does for him and it makes for red hot Romance. But danger is lurking and Riley and her moms past is about to come barging in… Will everyone make it out alive? Will Riley and Cole finally give in to their desires? A must read to find out

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Helen Dawkins

May 7, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Helen Dawkins

Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am becoming such a huge fan of Isla Vaughn’s! This is the second book in the series, but concludes Cole & Riley’s Duet.

It is an absolutely amazing High School bully romance! The author definitely knows how to keep you on your toes!

I read this book in one sitting, I couldn’t wait to devour it after reading the first book. The dynamic between Riley & Cole is so intriguing, it is a “will they-won’t they” type of vibe. Their personalities alone are spectacular and I love that we get to see inside of both of their inner thoughts. It shows why they feel and act the way they do during circumstances.

My favorite part of this book is when they both are both terrified if rejection but they decide to take the leap anyway.

Lots of secondary plots Interconnected and I love that it adds more to the story than just a boy meets girl, girl hates guy type of scene.

Will definitely read more to come from Isla Vaughn and this series.

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Rosanna Ingram

May 6, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Rosanna Ingram

Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story is the conclusion of Cole and Riley’s story. It picks up right where Savage Lies left off. While you can read it as a standalone…I highly recommend reading the prequel and first book before diving into this one.

We are thrown right back into the drama of Cole and Riley’s story…full of drama, lies, family secrets…and a very thin line between love and hate that is constantly being crossed. We find out that there is so much more going on behind the scenes than anyone could have imagined. There are also many questions that are answered, including: why are they always running?What will happen if Riley’s dad finds them? And, does Riley have a chance at remaining in Hidden Valley for a while?

This is one of those series that I don’t want to give anything away. These two have quite the tangled relationship that has forces from all around them pulling them apart (including themselves). I devoured the book in one sitting because I wanted to know what happened after the cliffhanger of the last book. I highly recommend this series if you are into the bully romance genre with a huge helping of family drama and secrets! I am already looking forward to Damon’s book next!

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Ashley Lape

May 6, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Ashley Lape

Savage Truth: A Dark High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After the cliffhanger of Savage Lies, I had to read the next book in the series. In this book, you continue to feel the push and pull of the attraction between Cole and Riley. They continue their love/hate, fire, and feisty games. Yet, Cole is still hell-bent on getting Riley and her mother out of his family life. But also Riley is hidden from her horrible father, and that is proving to be quite a dangerous game. The man is out for blood and he will stop at nothing to get it! This book is a super fast pace page-turner with all kinds of twists coming in hot as there are a ton of dirty little secrets. I can’t wait to see what else this author comes out with.

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

May 6, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Man oh man!! What a great series so far!! I read the prequel to Riley and Cole’s story (books 1 and 2) first and then followed up with books 1 and 2. Although reading the prequel isn’t needed, it does give a little extra to their story that I am personally glad that I read. I can’t wait to read the rest of the Hidden Valley Elite series!! In book 2 SO, SO much happens! This book sucks you in so quick! I read it in two days because I just couldn’t put it down. Cole hates Riley and her mother. He blames her family for the destruction of his family. If it weren’t for them he’d still have his mom. Riley hates Cole. He’s been freezing her out ever since she came into town. She can’t date anyone, she can’t have friends, and everyone is mean to her. He might want her and her him, but they enemies. Living with each other doesn’t help! But their parents (his dad and her mom) want to get married and they swear everything will be okay, safe, and different. Some secrets are deadly though, and she will do everything she can to keep her secrets away from him! He’s hot on her trail though and she must get away. Their game of cat and mouse will put lives in danger if their not careful and what high schooler is careful? When Riley’s father comes into town, their lives get turned upside down. Again. Will they set aside their differences before someone is killed? Will all their secrets catch up to them? That first kiss seared into them both and now the chips are falling all around. You have to read this series!! It will keep you on your toes and hooked until the very end! Then you will be racing to get the next book and the next after that!

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Maria Colon

May 5, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Maria Colon

Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I waited impatiently for the conclusion of Riley and Cole, and it was worth it…sort of. I feel as if it was a quickly wrapped up present. Don’t get me wrong – it was a good ending. It was just so much so fast.

The questions I had from the previous books were answered. The angst and tension are thick in this book. Emotions are traveling like a roller coaster throughout the ending of their story. The growth in the two characters is parallel to their feelings to one another.

I look forward to the next book by this author.

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Anastasia Dodson

May 4, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Anastasia Dodson

Savage Truth: A Dark High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Savage Truth is the second book in this series and directly follows book one, so this cannot be read as a standalone. This is the conclusion to Riley and Cole’s Story who we met in book one. I really enjoyed their story even if i wanted to smack them occasionally. The author pulled me in and made the main characters interesting even when they were being total wankers. There was drama, suspense and with danger just around the corner no one could relax. This was a little angsty for my taste but i enjoyed the story overall and was eager to see how some of the “who’s and what’s” questions that book one left me with. I am looking forward to more books by this author in the future!
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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Christie Mitchum

May 4, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Christie Mitchum

Savage Truth: A Dark High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Savage Truth is the continuation of Cole and Riley’s story. The previous book ended in one heck of a cliffhanger and the angst and attraction between them is even more dramatic at the beginning of this book than it was in the first.

Cole is still trying to find a way to get both Riley and her mother out of his and his family’s lives, and Riley is trying to discover what her mother’s angle is. Is this just another con or does she really have true feelings for Cole’s father?

As Cole and Riley try to push each other to the brink, they also can’t deny the pull they feel towards one another. The attraction they feel soon starts developing into something much more, but dangerous secrets and dangerous characters are hiding in the shadows that threaten to destroy them all.

While there was a good bit of mystery in the previous book, it gets kicked several notches in Savage Truth. As the title suggests, we finally get the answers to the questions of the dark secrets Cole and Riley’s families are keeping.

This may be the final installment to Riley and Cole’s story, but the writer, Isla Vaughn, has a whole series in store for us that promises to give us other intriguing stories and characters. I can’t wait for the next book in the series!

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Donya Pedigo

May 4, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Donya

Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Savage Truth, Hidden Valley Elite Series Book 2 is a New Adult (High School) enemy-to-lovers romance. Within its pages you will find a “bully” type relationship between the two main characters, Cole and Riley, mixed in with drama, jealousy, lies, family secrets, unexpected sparks, and maybe even some true feelings of first love. Though this can be read as a standalone, I’d really recommend reading both the prequel and the first book of this series as they give you a lot of background and insight into these characters, their lives, and everything that has been going on over the last couple of years.

Much like the prequel, Savage Start and book 1, Savage Lies, I devoured this book wanting to see what if anything Riley and Cole have discovered about themselves and each other. Have they figured out how you can crave someone so deeply and loathe them at the same time? This book starts off right at the cliffhanger point where the first book ended. Savage Truth finally answers questions like: Why have Riley and her mom been running pretty much all their lives? Does Cole admit to everyone what he knows about Riley’s mom? Will Riley finally get to stay in one place for good and have a normal high school experience? Is Riley’s dad really as bad as her mom says he is? What will happen if Riley’s dad does find them? Are they really finally safe?

“Bully” type romances are not something that has ever really interested me until now. My only negative about this series is that some of the situations or things Riley thought and said seemed a little repetitive, but thinking back, that fits with her character as those are things that have been drilled into her head based on the lifestyle she and her mom have lived. I really liked seeing Cole’s softer side in the prequel before he became so hardened by life and let-downs. The characters’ emotional growth in these books was well written and I felt like I got to watch them blossom throughout this series. I have really enjoyed this whole series and can’t wait to read more from this author and find out what happens to the rest of the Elite, Cole’s brother and two cousins.

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Bethany Rollins

May 4, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Bethany Rollins

Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In Savage Truth, we continue the story of Riley and Cole. Riley is still feeling unsafe in the Savage household and her mom is pulling away. Cole, unaware of the danger Riley and Raelynn are in, still torments and pines after Riley. This was a good follow up to the 1st book in the series and picked up right where we left off. This book offers more closure into their relationship and telling us the full history of Riley’s lifestyle. While I do like romantic suspense, the teen angst in this series is a bit much. So much drama that as an adult reading gives me eye roll moments. The possessiveness of Cole was also giving me red flag moments although I feel the author was trying to add more drama into the story. Good read overall.

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Megan Pesek

May 1, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Megan Pesek

Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Riley and Cole, they aren’t enemies, but they aren’t friendly with each other either. Savage Truth picks up with all the intensity from the ending of Savage Lies. It isn’t lack of interest that keep Cole and Riley from each other, there is definitely a spark! Riley’s past and Cole’s pain are the problem. And then the secrets start surfacing.
As the truth starts to get out, everyone is there to protect themselves. When Riley is truly in danger attitudes start to shift. Riley’s father truly is the terrible person her mother has always claimed he was. When he makes his appearance known he does it in a bad way. Cole and Damon learn all the secrets; their family secrets and Riley’s and it makes all the difference in their attitudes. Cole, Damon and the cousins join forces with Uncle Ronan to make sure Riley is safe.

This series has been a roller coaster of emotions that keeps you reading late into the night. Save Lies and Savage Truth have been gripping and I can’t wait for the rest of the series!

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by April McCoy

April 30, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by April McCoy

Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The second book of the series and was pretty good! I can’t decide which one i liked better but book two packed a punch. The push and pull was good. I can see that maybe some wouldn’t enjoy however I happened to really like the characters and the dynamic between them. It was an easy read, hard to put down and had the best twists. Great read! Can’t wait to see what else the series has for me!

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Michelle Troyer

April 30, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Michelle Troyer

Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This series was amazing!!!

The drama and suspense with Cole and Riley was intoxicating. This is a series I could not put down and kept wanting more. I cannot wait to start another series by this author.

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Rayne East

April 30, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Rayne East

Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tension, tackles and truce
This is the conclusion of Riley and Cole’s story. What a roller coaster this has been. From the novella, Savage Start and throughout Book 1 Savage Lies, I knew this was going to be amazing. Cole is a o force to be reckoned with, but Riley has a strength that can withstand so much. Together there are sparks and chemistry. From enemies to lovers these two play a deadly game. I highly recommend this series (start from the novella!) and can’t wait to continue on with Brutal Days.

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Ayla Eddy

April 29, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Ayla Eddy

Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Savage Truth picks up exactly where book one ends. This book should be read after the first book. It follows the couple of Cole and Riley along their complicated relationship. It is a fast paced read that was just as good as the previous book. The previous book questions that were left hanging were answered in this book. When danger comes will the connection between the two be strong enough or will everything end badly? Pick up the series today!

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Betsy Melano

April 29, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Betsy Melano

Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This the second book in the Hidden Valley Elite series (it helps to read the prequel!) and what seems to be the end of the story of Cole & Riley. This third book kept my attention as the two teens begin to understand each other and start to work together. There are some steamy scenes, danger, and new experiences. Both Cole and Riley are great characters and it’s good to see them opening up and learning to trust each other.
I enjoyed the series and would recommend it. It is a young adult novel but still kept my attention. Looking forward to finding more books by this author.

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Katie Turner

April 29, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Katie

Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Savage Truth by Isla Vaughn is the third book to the Hidden Valley Elite series. This book picks directly up where Savage Lies ends. Raelyn, Riley’s mom, is now involved with Cole’s dad and are all living under the same roof. The tension between Cole and Riley seems to heighten at every turn of the page and is dangerously close to reaching its peak. Will these two push each other to the very edge of their limits with their antics of blackmail or will they finally be able to realize that they are not the reason each others worlds have been turned upside down, and give into their deeply seeded feelings for one another? You’ll just have to read and find out!

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Michelle Collier

April 29, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Michelle Collier

Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Seriously, this is such a great series. Cole and Riley’s story is full of twists and turns. It is a hold on to your seat kind of story. Do they like each other? Do they hate each other? Who is Riley’s father? Will Riley and her mom run again like they always do? Can they ever be safe? I can’t wait to continue this series.

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Angelina Frazzini

April 29, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Angelina Frazzini

Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is book two of the series. Definitely should be read after the prequel and book one. This is the conclusion to Cole and Riley’s story.

Cole and Riley have a complicated relationship. Riley is still trying to end things between Lucas and her mom. She doesn’t trust that this is a real chance for them. Cole still has his anger toward Riley in regards to what happened to his mom. When it really matters though, Cole is able to set it all aside when Riley needs him.

Riley and Cole are great characters. Riley learns to trust someone other than her mom and her uncle by the end. She’s also very strong and you see her use the skills she’s learned from her uncle when she really needs to. This was a good conclusion to Riley and Cole’s story. I can’t wait to see how the rest of the series goes.

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Lucy Machard

April 28, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Lucy Machard

Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was on pins and needles the whole time with this book. I love a good enemies to lovers book, and this one perfectly flowed with the ending of the last book. There’s so much drama, mystery, and retribution in this book, and it’s 100% perfect. Riley and Cole are probably some of my favorite characters I’ve come across in a book like this! I highly recommend this series and this author! If you need me, I’ll be curled up with the next book!

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Beverly Finnie

April 28, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Beverly Place-Finnie

Savage Truth: A Dark High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love this series! Savage Truth was such a great end to Cole and Riley’s story. That doesn’t mean the author is done with Cole’s brother and cousins just yet. I can’t wait for the next duel set in this series. Now back to Savage Truth.
Savage has more meaning in this story than just a last name. For example Cole is a savage towards Riley especially once he learns her history, despite how he feels emotionally about her. His mind says she’s the enemy and that’s where she will remain. What happens when the past becomes reality, how does that change him?
Riley gets the bombshell of a lifetime when she had to move into the Savage household aka Cole’s house. These two are constantly at each other’s throats, yet there’s so much chemistry between them it leaves them both off balance. Riley wants to leave, has begged her mom a few times to no avail. Her mom insists it’s the safest place for them. Unfortunately her gut is telling her otherwise.
What happens when dangers are near, can these two put their animosity aside to stay alert?
I could go on about this book and series for hours, however that means I would spoil it and that’s not what I want to do.
You want a YA romance, you got it!
You want enemies to lovers, you got that too!
Oh and drama, so much drama.
These books will have you craving more. And you absolutely have to start with the short prequel that starts Cole and Riley down this path. This series is full of duets that can be read together without reading the others. In this case there was a prequel so there’s 3. I guarantee you won’t be disappointed!

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by M Policicchio

April 28, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by M Policicchio

Savage Truth: A Dark High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Not exactly enemies anymore but not exactly friends, Riley and Cole pick up where we left them. The sparks between them could light a small town but neither was willing to budge. Secrets are surfacing. As the tensions mount in the house, it appears that everyone is out for themselves except maybe their parents.

Things change when danger seems to creep around Riley from all directions. Riley’s father is really the bad man her mother has always talked about him being. When he pops up the first time, Cole stops something more from happening. Then, things take a crazy left turn when he pops up the 2nd time. Cole and Damon learn all the family secrets and what Riley has been hiding all this time. Cole, Damon and the cousins join forces with Uncle Ronan to make sure Riley is safe.

This series, especially this book, has been a roller coaster of emotions that keeps you on the edge of your seat and flipping through the pages. Until it ends, then it leaves you wanting more and missing your friends. This is the type of series that I just need to wait until they are all out and then spend the weekend immersed in their world because I can’t wait until I get to jump back into their Elite world again. I feel lost without them.

Read this one. Be sure to read them in order, but read this one. Read them all!!!

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kerry Baker

April 28, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Kerry Baker

Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is amazing! I could not wait to start reading this after finishing the last and it did not disappoint. I had to know what was going to happen with this story. These characters are some of the best I have reads this year. They have such a strong connection and yet so much seems to stand in their way. I could not wait to see what the author had in store for them.
I always really enjoy this author and these books have been some of my favourite. I have immensely enjoyed this series so far and cannot wait to see what is next.

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

April 28, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn

Savage Truth is the second book in the Hidden Valley Elite duo and the conclusion of Cole and Riley’s story. I highly encourage you to read this in order as this book follows the characters and you will better understand what is going on. This is a Enemies to Lover’s Romance, high-school bully romance that once you start reading there’s no stopping until the end. I read this in one sitting because I had to know what was going to happen next. Hot dang if I was sucked into Cole and Riley’s world and went along for the wild ride. This story is packed with drama, hatred, revenge, secrets, bullying and romance. These two had me turning the pages and at times I disliked them and the next was rooting for everything to work out. All it took was for one kiss to put her on his radar. He couldn’t get her out of his head. These two are playing a very dangerous game of cat and mouse. Will they survive it? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I don’t want to give to much away but its worth the time. I look forward to seeing what this author brings us next.

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

April 28, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68042148-savage-truth” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1672933104l/68042148._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68042148-savage-truth”>Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance</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/5515773809″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
In this continuation of Riley and Cole’s story you get caught up in all the feelings. Cole is trying to do everything in his power to oust Riley and her mother not only from his home but his life. The only problem is what he feels for her goes beyond a simple attraction. He is also trying to come to terms with the fact that she is the daughter of the other woman. Riley is soon to be 18 and had come to learn about her father and his name. She feels uneasy and is ready to run at a moments notice no matter how safe he mother says they are. What will happen if Riley’s father does find her? Will he find her? Will she and Cole get a happily ever after or will they confine their love hate relationship?
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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book #2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Angela Hayes

April 27, 2023/0 Comments/in Reviews /by Angela Hayes

Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 Stars

Savage Truth is the third book in the Hidden Valley Elite series by Isla Vaughn and is the final book in Cole and Riley’s story. It is a New Adult (High School) enemies-to-lovers “bully” romance with plenty of angsty drama, love, hate, jealousy, lies, secrets, family dynamics, sparks, chemistry, and sizzle.
I highly recommend reading the previous two books before starting on this instalment, as not only do the whole story foundations begin there, but we also get lots of other relevant details, character introductions, backstories, and other important information which you really should know prior to diving into Savage Truth in order to help you better understand and appreciate this book, as well as the series as a whole.
As we discovered in the first two books- The ‘Elites’ are the top of the food chain at Hidden Valley Elite high school. They are brothers Cole and Damon and their cousins, twin brothers Phoenix and Shane. They are the football stars of the school and rule the school and social circles. But things get a bit of a shake-up when Riley moves to town. One kiss ignites a flame that won’t be extinguished. But there are things happening in the background that neither Riley or Cole could have anticipated- making things even more complicated, fueling the fire between them. The circumstances tested everyone involved (yes, I know I’m being a bit vague here, but that’s because there’ll be no spoilers from me). Riley and Cole have taken us on quite a ride- as their story isn’t a ‘light and fluffy’ read, and at times the darker moments seem overwhelming and hopeless….. but amongst the bad-behaviour, angst, drama, chemistry, sparks, and clashes, there was also lots of emotion, as well as some lighter, heart-warming, and touching scenes. And let’s not forget all the sizzling encounters that steams up the pages. But Isla Vaughn didn’t make it easy for them, she really made them ‘work’ for their happiness- and I think the end result is fantastic….and in my opinion, the best book of the series, so far.
Each of the elites are set to get their own book/s as well, making for a longer series to sink our teeth into.
So, I am heading on to Book #3- Brutal Days, the start of Damon and Skylar’s story….
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Isla Vaughn!

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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