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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Stephanie Runyon

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite #6)Cruel Love by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Isla Vaughn’s Cruel Love continues Aspen and Phoenix’s story. Phoenix saved Aspen by shielding her when his father’s car was in an accident. However, Phoenix was in a coma for a month. When he woke, he thought he was only fourteen years old. He recognized his mother and was stunned by how big his twin was. Aspen found out she was having a baby girl. It conflicted Aspen about telling Phoenix that the baby was his. Thankfully, Phoenix’s cousins and their girlfriends were supportive. Despite their support, it appears as though two members of his family are not on board with Aspen’s plan to keep her baby.
Phoenix’s struggle to recover changed his behavior, and Aspen began to stop being as stubborn about a relationship. His grandfather used manipulation to get rid of Aspen by lying that Phoenix didn’t want the baby and wanted her out of his life. On the edge of the story is the strange behavior of Shane. A shocking ending made me want to continue reading. The Hidden Valley Elite Series has been amazing and easy to read. The alternating perspectives give a full picture of what each person is thinking. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes relatable characters and romance that is realistically depicted.

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Donya Pedigo

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite #6)Cruel Love by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This series is such an awesome read about the four elite guys at Hidden Valley School and the girls they care for. I would suggest reading this series in order, not because you have to, but because it’s a great series and you get to see a lot about each of the main male characters as they are present in each other’s stories and lives, being as they are all four related and best friends as well. Also note, this series has two books, a continuation duo for each of the four heroes, making it an eight-book series with a novella that comes before the first book in the series.

I don’t know how Isla Vaughn keeps making the books in this series better and better, but she does. This book is the conclusion of Phoenix and Amber’s story. We pick up here after the cliffhanger in book five to find out how Phoenix and Aspen are going to cope with a plethora of problems, passion, drama, and oh so much more. Will Phoenix ever remember his time with Amber? Should Amber keep fighting or just take care of herself and her child? Wow, Isla Vaughn has written some complex characters who face a lot, but Phoenix and Amber’s story and all they face has really blown me away.. in a good way, that is.. I’m so impressed with the writing and plotting of this series, this duo especially! I truly can’t wait for the next duo of books, because if these are any indications, then the next will be even more mind-blowing. You get so invested in these characters’ lives that you just want to read more. You should definitely check out this series as I’m positive you won’t be disappointed!

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kristan Anderson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

EXCUSE ME, how do you just end the dang book like that? Hello?! I neeeeeeed more. Cruel Love by Isla Vaughn is book six in the Hidden Valley Elite series. These really should be read in order but especially this one and the previous, they are the same story and very important to understanding and falling for these characters. After an accident, Aspen finds she’s been given almost a second chance with Phoenix. A chance to see who he is without the jerk attitude, without all the arguments of before, but also, without his memories of her. Once they realize they this is the new norm, both let go and try to get to know one another again. I loved how this story played out. Every single bit of it. I’ve always had a hatred towards granddad and it came to a head in this book for sure. The book ties up a lot of loose ends and does so in the best ways at the right time. I can’t recommend this series enough!

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Tonya Merritt

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Please do not read this till you read the first ones in Phoenix and Aspen’s story. That being said, the first chapter will rip you apart. Phoenix and Aspens has been my favorite story but this book broke my heart so many times. Poor Phoenix and poor Aspen. If you have not read anything by Isla Vaughn, get ready for a ride. She writes the best.

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kerry Carr

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite #6)Cruel Love by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ok where to start with this review. This author has blown my mind time and time again. This is book 6 in the Hidden Valley Elite and yes you most definately have to read them in order. This series is amazing as we follow 4 guys, Cole, Damon, Phoenix and Shane as they fight to fulfill their dreams of joining the NFL why tackling problems and issues in their personal lifes. Every one of them is flawed and damaged in some way but the love of a good woman changes things.

This is part 2 of Phoenix and Aspens story. The first part was Cruel Hate which left us on a cliff hanger as they were involved in a car accident. Now I don’t want to give anything away so you need to read it to find out if they were OK or what lasting effects accorded because of it.
The character growth in this book is amazing and so beautiful to see as Aspen and Phoenix finally drop their guards and start to let each other in. However
there are so many secrets and lies to uncover and unravel in this story. The road to Phoenix and Aspen’s HEA isn’t going to be easy especially when there is a force against them plotting to destroy them.
Honestly this series is just captivating. I was holding my breath for this book and I wasn’t let down. And yet again we are left with a cliff hanger of an ending.
Now I want to know what is happening with the final guy Shane. I can’t wait to carry on with this series.

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kerry Baker

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite #6)Cruel Love by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely could not wait to get my hands on this book and see how things would play out after the ending of the previous book. I had to find out what would happen and where the story was going. It was such a tense opening but I got straight into the story as though it were the same book. I loved how everything occurred and it made me root for the characters even more.
This book is just as amazing as the rest of the series I know there is so much more yet to come. I cannot wait to see what will happen with the next book but I am absolutely dying to find out

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite #6)Cruel Love by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cruel Love is Book Six in the Hidden Valley Elite series. This book continues with Aspen and Phoenix’s story, so I highly recommend reading the books Cruel Start and Cruel Hate prior to reading this one. Without reading those books prior to this one you will not understand the characters or their backstory. The story starts with a bang that will immediately draw you into the story and hook you until the end. After a horrific car accident Phoenix was hospitalized and is suffering from memory loss. He wakes up to discover a beautiful blonde girl by his bedside but has no recollection of who she is. Phoenix not only does not know who Aspen is but has no memory that he is the father to her unborn baby. In his mind Phoenix is only fourteen years old and has suffered a head injury incurred during a football game. Aspen is devastated that Phoenix does not remember her or that she is pregnant with his child. She fears that she will be left to raise their baby on her own. Everyone is walking on eggshells around Phoenix for fear that they will set his recovery back, but Aspen does not want to hide the pregnancy from him. The car accident has changed the entire dynamic of their relationship and complicates matters even farther. Will Phoenix remember who Aspen is? Will Aspen be left to raise their baby on her own?

This story immediately drew me in from the first few pages and kept me riveted until the end. Phoenix risked his life to save the lives of Aspen and their unborn child. In doing so, the accident has left him suffering from amnesia and he no longer knows who Aspen is or that she is pregnant with his child. It was an interesting dynamic as both Phoenix and Aspen’s lives were changed by that fateful accident. Phoenix wakes up a different person than the bully he was before. Aspen fears setting back his recovery but eventually her pregnancy will be noticeable and will be impossible to hide. Both characters are forced to make some difficult choices and navigate through numerous challenges as they fight for themselves and their unborn child. It was an intense rollercoaster ride of love, loss, tragedy, unplanned pregnancy, drama, lust, passion, secrets, lies, betrayal, angst, and drama galore. I highly recommend this book!

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite #6)Cruel Love by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is amazing and will have you hooked from the jump. There is the mystery, the intrigue, the spice, the love, and the character growth. It picks up right where it needs to. If you haven’t read Cruel Hate, you will want to do so before reading this book or you will not know what is going on. I wasn’t sure what to think going into this book based on how the other one left off. I was not disappointed. It was so worth the wait on every sense of the level. The characters are relatable. You are ale to find traits with all of the that resonate with you. These books keep getting better and better with every single one of them. It is a fast paced read because you are sucked into their world and can’t wait to see what is going to happen and who is going to do what. You are going to find yourself sitting on the edge of your seat in anticipation. You just want to be able to scream at the characters sometimes because you are so caught up in the moment. If you haven’t read any of this series, I highly recommend that you do. You won’t be disappointed and it will go on your reread pile. I know that every book is on mine. They are just that good.

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Robin Rankin

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Cruel Love: A College Sports Romance (Hidden Valley Elite #6)Cruel Love: A College Sports Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cruel Love: A Dark College Sports Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6)

The end killed me. I have to know what’s going to happen next. I know I have said it before but I am 1000% obsessed with this series and totally invested in this group and have been since Chapter 1 of the Prequel.

This is the second part of Phoenix and Aspen’s story and oh my goodness, wasn’t disappointed at all. So much happens and I can’t talk about any if it for fear of giving something away.

There is a lot of growth with all of them and some lingering questions get answered, but I still have more I need to find answers to.

Ms. Vaughn please don’t stop writing these amazing books

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Carrie Reed

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite #6)Cruel Love by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wonderful book! I really loved Phoenix and Aspen’s story. After the cliff hanger in the last book, I was dying to find out what was going to happen with these two. Their relationship has been through the ringer, and poor Phoenix has a tough time healing from the accident. I was so sacred that Jillian and Phoenix’s grandfather were going to influence his decisions moving forward but, I was pleasantly surprised with how he handled himself. Phoenix and Shane’s grandfather is a real piece of work, and I really can’t wait to see him get what is coming to him, especially for the way he has treated his daughter and grandkids over the years. This book definitely will leave you begging for the next book, Shane’s story, and I am excited to see how things pan out with him and Tracy.

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kirsten Berkebile

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So this is book 6 in the series:  Aspen and Phoenix continue with some added drama because of the accident. Especially since Phoenix doesn’t remember anything including Aspen and the fact that she is pregnant. Now there is more issues then before because his recovery from the accident takes precedent over everything. Can they survive this traumatic experience and move forward? Read to find out but make sure you read the first two books first. I will let you know that the ending really threw me but I can’t wait to continue reading the series to find out what happens next.

Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite #6)Cruel Love by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So this is book 6 in the series: Aspen and Phoenix continue with some added drama because of the accident. Especially since Phoenix doesn’t remember anything including Aspen and the fact that she is pregnant. Now there is more issues then before because his recovery from the accident takes precedent over everything. Can they survive this traumatic experience and move forward? Read to find out but make sure you read the first two books first. I will let you know that the ending really threw me but I can’t wait to continue reading the series to find out what happens next.

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Cruel Love: A College Sports Romance (Hidden Valley Elite #6)Cruel Love: A College Sports Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Phoenix and Aspen’s story comes to a finish with this chapter. Phoenix is recovering from an accident and Aspen is struggling to deal with issues while she is still pregnant. Can these two still maintain their relationship with all the drama going on with them and around them? With Grandad trying to butt in? They have built a pretty strong relationship and you’re going to have to read the series to find out. It’s not a standalone. Family secrets come out and are laid on the table. This has to be what I consider the best one of the batch yet but then again, this whole series if fantastic. The characters are intense and have issues that real people go through. They are very easy to relate to. You feel like they could be friends of yours. The story is so well-developed, it just flows like the river. I didn’t see that ending coming though!!!!

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite #6)Cruel Love by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a great series and one you don’t want to miss. I enjoy this author’s story as well as her attention to details that make her stories come to life. Her characters pop and are written with a lot of feeling. I enjoyed this installment of this series which is just as great as the previous stories if not better. A series that keeps getting better and better with each book. This is a well written story where the enemy becomes more and instead of fighting with, you are fighting for. I enjoyed this story from the beginning. The characters are strong and I had no problem relating to them. They pulled me into their world from the start. I enjoyed watching their growth as well as their chemistry that heated up the pages. This is a fast paced, hard to put down story that you don’t want to miss. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite #6)Cruel Love by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

First let me start by saying that this is NOT a stand alone book. You have to read Cruel Hate and I also suggest that you read the prequel Cruel Start as well. Although Cruel Start isn’t NEEDED, it gives you some back story that just makes the overall story that much better! Cruel Love is the continued story of Aspen and Phoenix. In book one (which is left on a huge cliffhanger!) Aspen is pregnant and Phoenix is the father. Phoenix unfortunately loses his memory in an accident. YEARS of memories just wiped out clean. Everyone walks around him on eggshells hiding things “for his own good”. To him everyone is just lying and keeping secrets. Pushing his brain to remember causes headaches and blackouts, so keeping certain things from him for the time being is a must. So what do you do when the father of your child doesn’t even remember you or that you’re pregnant? Eventually Aspen will start to show and there will be no more hiding. Secrets are piling up and the past is also knocking around to come to the surface. Can Aspen deal with the pregnancy alone? Phoenix isn’t any help in his current state. He has to put school and football on hold as is. So how much will they both have to give up? Will she be alone caring for a baby they both wanted to keep before the accident? Things have changed between them and she’s worried about when he finally does get his memory back! Things will heat up and break down on so many levels. This book is so good! I have loved this WHOLE series (Hidden Valley Elite) so far and I can’t wait to read the rest of it!! If you love enemies to lovers with plenty of back and forth heat and banter this one is for you! I suggest reading them ALL and in order because you get to learn about the other characters in the book and how they all line up with each other. The prequels are wonderful small starts too, so read those as well!!! But again in order!! You will not regret it! I know I sure didn’t. 🙂

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Cruel Love: A College Sports Romance (Hidden Valley Elite #6)Cruel Love: A College Sports Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 stars
Note: This book contains mature content that some readers may find disturbing.
Cruel Love is the seventh book in this dark and gripping Hidden Valley Elite series. It is an enemies-to-lovers tale that starts straight after Cruel Hate which finished on a cliffie. Aspen and Phoenix’s duet is Cruel Hate and finishing with this book Cruel Love. Make sure to read them all in order so you don’t miss out on any of this devilishly dark goodness.
This NA sports story is about Aspen and Phoenix where being a resident bully is the norm. This romance tale is another tangled web for one of the Hidden Valley Elite. There is scorching hot heat, a plethora of passion, plenty of angst, tons of drama, lots of thrills, palpable fear, hidden secrets, a heap of lies and deceit, harassment and jealousy.
Oh, my things are upside down and twisted end on end. Did not see that coming.
Isla definitely put these complex characters through their paces in this book.
Aspen thought she had it all, well sort of but now her world has completely turned upside down. He no longer remembers her and definitely not the big question mark of the elephant between us.
Phoenix is not the same man and memories of what once has gone. His identity as one of the Elite bullies and one of the alpha young men who rule the Academy has changed.
Isla writes the characters so well. There are some you will like; some you will hate and some you will love.
I’ve said it before, but I am saying it again this series just keeps on getting better and better.
I can’t wait to see what comes next.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Allyson Ware

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Cruel Love: A College Sports Romance (Hidden Valley Elite #6)Cruel Love: A College Sports Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This series is going to be the end of me. Once again, an amazing masterpiece by this author. The characters are amazing and well developed in such a short novel. The cliff hanger that we were left on in the previous book picks up and does not disappoint. Phoenix and Aspen are in an accident. Luckily both, including the little one are okay. Phoenix has damage to his brain which leaves him unable to remember Aspen.

Once again, this novel ends on a cliff hanger. I do not want to get into too much detail and ruin the book for you. Just pick up the series. I promise you will finish them in no time and be dying to read the next one like I am.

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Dawn Mitchell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Ashley Sugar

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My goodness! The emotions I’m feeling is out of this world. I think Cruel Love is the one book out of the entire series that has had me the most stressed since page 1! The angst, the NEEDING to know what happens is such torture. I think I’ll be sending the author my therapy bill! All the characters are great but Jillian…the girl needs to GO. She makes me want to pull my hair out and scream! Same with the grandad!!! There’s so much drama and back in forth in this book but I couldn’t get enough. Also, I LOVE Max. He’s such a great friend to Aspen and he’s always there for her. I love when they’re together! As all the other books in this series, I loved this one too! And I always expect a cliffhanger but THIS ONE? I can’t deal lmao. So onto the next book because I have to know what happens. If you haven’t read this series, you’re truly missing out.

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Cruel Love (Hidden Valley Elite Book 6) by Isla Vaughn

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I fell for the enemy.

He broke me, and then put me together again.

Our future? It’s worth fighting for.

Or it was before the accident.

The accident stole Phoenix from me. Now, he’s nice… kind even. But the memory of me—of our baby—is gone. Despite everything, I’m left fighting for our child and the man I’ve come to love.

How much will I have to sacrifice to bring him back? What happens when secrets buried deep in the past burst into the present? Do we have a chance? Or is it inevitable that history repeats itself and we’re forced to go our separate ways?

Cruel Love is an enemies-to-lovers, fake relationship, new adult, sports romance with pregnancy, plenty of angst, heat, and a HEA. This is the conclusion of Cruel Hate, and Aspen and Phoenix’s duet. This book contains mature content that some readers may find disturbing.

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Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite Book 5) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

One time is all it takes to change. Now Aspen is pregnant. Stuck with Phoneix since he is the father. In all I’m really enjoying each individual book. As well as the whole series.

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Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite Book 5) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Charlene Gonzalez

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ever since I read the first book from Isla Vaughn, I fell in love with her series.
Each series has a different story and each character has a life struggle that leads to love or enemies. In this story, they have to fake their relationship just because both sides have people who keep on insisting that they be together.
But in the end was a crazy moment for both of them. They end up liking each other and things don’t become any better for them.
The Hidden Valley Series is a must to read. I have a series of books on my wishlist. I love all the books.

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Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite Book 5) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kayla Octaviano

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Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite #5)Cruel Hate by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A continuation of the first novel, this book has twists and turns, hardships and heartbreaks, love and hurt. But it was worth it! Great story! Wonderful characters!

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Cruel Start (Hidden Valley Elite Book 4.5) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kayla Octaviano

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Cruel Start (Hidden Valley Elite #4.5)Cruel Start by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It’s that hot guy meets girl next door story. But it comes with plot twists. This book was fun to read and I look forward to reading the next one! Can’t wait to hear what happens next!

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Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite Book 5) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Shannen Kern

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Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite #5)Cruel Hate by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Will I ever tire of this series? The answer is a resounding NO. I have loved each and every book in the Hidden Valley Elite series, and somehow each one keeps me on my toes and excited for what’s to come! I was immediately caught up in Phoenix and Aspen’s back and forth verbal jabs, and the unplanned pregnancy added a whole different level of tension to their story. The flow of this book was flawless which makes it that much easier to get lost in this alternate reality. Don’t miss out on this wonderful addition to the series or you’ll kick yourself later. I can’t wait to see what this author has in store for us next!

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Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite Book 5) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Michelle Marlow

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As always check content warnings! Your mental health is important.

This series has a huge grip on me! I truly love the way the author writes. You MUST read Cruel Start before this! This book in particular we are focusing on Aspen and Phoenix. Their growth is something I truly have loved so far!

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Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite Book 5) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Ashley Sugar

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Cruel Hate: A College Sports Romance (Hidden Valley Elite #5)Cruel Hate: A College Sports Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

THAT LAST CHAPTER?? WHAT? WHY? I can’t even handle it! 😭😭 I’m so stressed right now and I need the next book, STAT! As I’ve said in my previous reviews on the other books in this series, THEY ARE MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE!! Every single book has been phenomenal and I’m obsessed with them. The emotions I feel with these books are out of this world. One minute I’m laughing and in love then the next I’m angry and crying. The author is easily one of my favorites because of this series! If you want a great story, with twists and turns, drama, jealousy, angst…read this! You’ll fall in love too!!!

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Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite Book 5) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kay Stritesky

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Cruel Hate: A College Sports Romance (Hidden Valley Elite #5)Cruel Hate: A College Sports Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was significantly better than the book before it Cruel Start. I was very hesitant to read this after my feelings for the first book but I was pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed it with a few things bugging me! There were some parts that seemed dragged out and forced but overall it was a fun easy read.

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Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite Book 5) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Aranza

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cruel Hate: A Dark College Sports Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book) by Isla Vaughn

4 out of 5 stars

I find myself enjoying everything I read from Isla Vaughn and this book is not the exception. The story draw me from the start and it didn’t disappoint. This story is a great addition to the series. I’m looking forward to the next one. Definitely recommend this book and all the previous ones in the series.

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Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite Book 5) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Amelia Stansell

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Cruel Hate: A College Sports Romance (Hidden Valley Elite #5)Cruel Hate: A College Sports Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book as just as great as the others. You do need to read the prequel first. Aspen finds out that she is pregnant after one night stand with Phoenix. He wants to do right by her but he also loves playing football. There is a lot of back and forth but they are also growing. I cannot wait to read the next book.

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Cruel Hate (Hidden Valley Elite Book 5) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Shea Gilkerson 9/21/23

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Cruel Hate: A College Sports Romance (Hidden Valley Elite #5)Cruel Hate: A College Sports Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Big fan of Isla Vaughn and the way her prose and world building draws you right in. I personally have trouble remembering sometimes that these students are in high school and early college, but to be fair I have never been an elite member of anything, been a con artist, Olympic level diver, NFL level football player, or anything else the rest of the characters deal with in this series. Regardless, as far as any type of “complaint”, that’s probably it.

Phoenix and Aspen are from different places in life. Phoenix has made it to college alongside his cousins and is leading the Thane University football team as the star QB as a freshman. He meets Aspen and neither are fans of the other. After a fling, Aspen finds herself pregnant. While neither are happy with the situation, they both have things happening that would be easier if they presented themselves as a couple. In the midst of pretending to be together, they both develop feelings they refuse to acknowledge or communicate about. There’s a lot of very immature ways to handle things between them, but the chemistry, fear, angst, confusion and so many other emotions keep you enthralled through the read.

Another win in the series!

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