Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ahhhhhhh that cliff hanger!!!!! This installment of the Hidden Valley Elite series is by far my absolute favorite. The banter between Sky and Damon is everything. I need the next installment now!
Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This entire series has been phenomenal and Brutal Days did not disappoint! The heat, the hatred, the lies, and secrets kept between Damon and Skylar keep this book going and the inferno between them growing bigger and hotter. High school bully is one of my top favorite tropes, and I look forward to continuing this series, it has been one of the best series I’ve ever read!
Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I am officially ADDICTED to this series. As always, the author leaves us with a MASSIVE cliffhanger and an insane amount of audacity at the end of this book. This is the 3 book in HVE, but the first book in the duet for Damon and Skylar. You could read this as a stand alone duet, but it makes more sense to read all 3 books for the series, considering that the characters all tie together some way. I cannot WAIT for the next book in the series/duet, because I have got to know what happens after that cliffhanger. June 22nd can’t get here fast enough!!
Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was another great 5 star read from this author. She is continuing to pull me in with her writing and I don’t want to stop until I’m done. This whole series is great, if you like High School Bully romance I highly suggest this book and series. This is Damon and Skylar’s story. There is a little hiccup when Skylar’s BFF wants the same guy she does. What will happen? This really added quite the storyline and made things very interesting. We get so much in this read, unexpected twists and turns, steam and so much more. All of the characters added a great element to the story. I look forward to reading more from this author. I suggest starting with book one so that you can get to know all of the characters. 1-click and get started today.
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Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Brutal Days is the third book in the Hidden Valley Elite series by Isla Vaughn, this story follows on from the previous books in the series but focuses on Damon and Skylar. Skylar makes a deal with the devil (or Demon) to help her best friend achieve her senior year goals, this ends up putting her on Damon’s radar and she can’t seem to stay away from him, not matter how hard she tries. I really liked this book, I was very disappointed that I have to wait a couple of weeks until the next one comes out! I need to know what is going to happen right now, it is definitely on my wish list. I knew from the start that the ending, or something similar, was going to happen but I really need to know how it is going to play out. I really liked the characters in this book, Damon showing his softer side and Sky calling him out on his behaviour, I am keeping my fingers cross that they can get a happy ending in the next book. I am really enjoying this series.
Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Savage brothers are back, and Damon is on the scene.
What would one best friend do for another during their senior year…Skylar goes above and beyond for Gia. Choices are made; good? Bad? Depends on how you perceive this entanglement.
This is book one of their duet. The author leaves us with a cliffhanger worthy of more than a gasp and throwing a Kindle.
Luckily, we won’t have too long to wait to see the conclusion of this fiery duo.
Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
OMFG!!!!!!!!! My friends are back and they brought some new people. I am down for that. I have missed these characters. On a side note, I should totally take stars off my rating for that ending. I knew it was going to end on a cliffhanger but Uhhhhhhhh, I was not expecting to be there dangling just by my fingertips on my strong hand waiting on the rescue of the next book.
Okay, let’s catch up on what happened. Riley and Cole have gone off to college leaving behind the rest of the Elite. Damon, Phoenix and Shane are starting their senior year of high school. Skylar, who made a brief appearance in Riley & Cole’s story, is a reporter writing for the school’s blog on the football team. This is where the conflict begins. Skylar writes an unflattering article on Damon and now he is out for blood but as much as he wants to take her down, he finds her intriguing.
Skylar is in the midst of her drama. Her best friend is on a mission to complete a list of goals to make senior year awesome, Skylar is not interested. Skylar’s abusive father is about to get out of jail. She just needs to get through the year to get the heck out of dodge, as the saying goes. She might have written that article to rile Damon but also because it was how she saw it. Now, Skylar needs Damon’s help to make the best friend’s senior year goal list a reality. It just comes with a price.
The consequences of Skylar’s actions are catching up to her and now she is caught between a rock and a hard demon. Will her choices justify the ends? I sure don’t know but I hope the next book will tell me!!!
This author, this series….UHHH-effing-mazing!!!! The author draws you and then teases you with crumbs of information that will make sense later when you realize you know. The characters’ emotions are as real as the pages on which they are written. Beautiful. I crave the next book but know that when I devour it, it will only leave me wanting more.
Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This was a quick read. I had a little trouble staying connected to the story. The story did flow well and the characters were good. The overall plot just didn’t hit with me. I would read others by the author because her writing style is well done.
Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the third book of the series. It can be read as a standalone but it references characters and some things that happened in the first two books. Honestly, the whole series is so good you should just start at the beginning.
Gia wants a memorable senior year. Best year ever and all that. Sky, as Gia’s best friend, wants to support her and help her achieve whatever it is she wants to do. Sky doesn’t realize that Gia’s list includes Damon. She’s not happy about it but she does the only thing she can think of and that is ask Damon for a favor. Damon is intrigued by Sky and the best way to get to her is to help her out. What could go wrong?
I absolutely loved this book!! I can’t wait for the next book. It was so well written. The characters are great. You can really feel the turmoil Sky feels she’s in regarding her feelings about Damon. I couldn’t read this book fast enough!
Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Isla Vaughn created Brutal Days to continue her Hidden Valley Elite series. The book features Skylar McCormick and Damon Savage. Skylar has promised to help her friend, Gia, to get her senior year goals: get invited to the underground fight club where all the cool kids were; get a popular boyfriend; lose her virginity; and become prom queen. However, Skylar knows that this will not be as simple as Gia attempts to make it sound. The following day, Skylar is watching the football team practice since it assigned her to write an article for the school’s blog. Damon approaches her and tells her to come to the barbecue with him. He wasn’t asking since he knew almost every girl in Hidden Valley Academy wanted him. Skylar told him no. Unfortunately, Gia zeroed on Damon Savage as who she wanted to date.
Skylar had propositioned Damon on behalf of Gia. She offers to do all of Damon’s homework as long as he dates Gia. Damon told her for every date he had with Gia then she would have to pay him back by doing him “favors.” Skylar thought she could resist Damon’s charm, but find it attracted her to him. She finds she will go further with Damon than she ever imagined.
The story has several steamy moments, however; I had struggled with what actually made Skylar decide to lower her guard. I couldn’t imagine how she could claim to be loyal to Gia when she was happy with paying Damon with her own body. The end of the book was perfect in leaving readers hanging and wanting to read the sequel. I felt bad for poor Tucker- Cole beat him up for being around Riley and then Damon beat him up for being friends with Skylar.
Brutal Days by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I couldn’t wait to read Damon’s story and what a ride this first part was!
We met Skylar in Cole and Riley’s books but now we get to know her and how she finds herself in the crosshairs of Damon.
I have to say while Damon is a bit of a jerk in the other books, which I understand, he’s a softy underneath and guards himself. While I don’t agree with the deal he and Skylar have made behind her friends back, as all secrets come to light sooner or later whether you have control over it or not.
This cliffhanger was not what I was expecting at all and I can’t wait to dive into the next one and im sure it’ll be pretty explosive with how this ended.
Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Isla Vaughn has done it again, in this Hidden Valley Elite series, we finally follow the other Savage brother, Damon. I really enjoyed this book better than the first in the series but only because I love Damon’s character better than Cole. A great story line to follow with some scrumptious sexual scenes. Vivid imagery and intense feelings to be had. The cliffhanger ending has me dying for more.
Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the 3rd book in the Hidden Valley Elite series. I loved it!! I have read all the previous books in this series and i might have squealed a little when i got this book. Damon Savage is a football star destined for greatness. Skylar hates sport and athletes, that includes Damon. He has other ideas when it comes to Skylar. He can’t seem to stay away from her and he will do anything to get her, while she will do anything to help her friend. This book does end on a cliffhanger but seriously it is so good I can wait a month for the conclusion of Damon and Skylar’s story.
Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Brutal Days is the third book in the Hidden Valley Elite series, but it is the first book for Damon and Skylar. I didn’t think I could love a couple more than Riley and Cole (Book 1 and 2) but I was so wrong. Completely obsessed with them both separately and together. The “relationship” between Skylar and Damon starts out on completely crazy terms, but slowly it turned into something they both actually wanted, craved even. Their relationship is pure mind games from the beginning, on both sides. At the beginning Sky does not care AT ALL about Damon, at least that is what she says out loud, internally she is memorizing his insane body structure. Sky’s personality just makes Damon want her even more, they become a game for each other.
What will happen when the dust settles? Will Damon and Sky always hate each other, or can they get over it? Will Gia find out what Sky and Damon have been up to behind her back?
Skylar’s abusive father is set to be released soon from prison, what does that mean for her mother and herself? Will they need to flee in order to stay safe?
I cannot wait until June 22nd so I can read more of Damon and Skylar’s story!
Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
After reading the Prequel of Isla Vanughn I understand book 2. I love how Riley will always protect her mom but at times is hard when Cole tries to take her attention away.
In the book, it was when Riley wanted Cole to accept what he is dying for but his man ego does not allow it. Riley tries hard to get this game to the next level.
Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
I can’t believe what the author Isla Vaughn did in this series. I read the other one but this one Damon is the lead in Hidden Valley. Hot and plays hard, Damon only has eyes for one person and that is Sky, but Sky only wants to help her friend Gia to go out with Damon. Caught in the middle Sky tries hard not to be in the way but Damon wants her badly…
Isla Vaughn did it again to keep me coming back for more. I recommend her books to anyone.
Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book in the series did not disappoint. It was amazingly well written, had great characters and world building, even had the steam that I crave, all while being a little angsty. All of those traits lead to a very fast paced, quick read for me. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough to see what was going to happen. What would you do if you BFF decided she wanted your crush? That is what happens with this story. The twists and turn, the lies being told, the wanting of someone you know you shouldn’t. It is all in this book. I can’t stress enough how amazing this series is and I feel like with every book that comes out in the series it is just a bit better than the last. Now, I normally state whether you would just pick this book up and start the series. However, this time I am going to say that you should start with the first book in this series because you do meet the characters for the future books throughout the stories, you don’t know how they will play a part in the upcoming books but you get a glimpse of who they are. I also might be biased because I absolutely love this series and think that everyone needs to read it!! If you do find yourself starting with this book in the series (which if we face it sometimes happens). You will be able to follow along smoothly, you just won’t have some background information on the characters. However, you will want to go back and read the other books in the series because you will be hooked. If you have a couple hours to just invest in yourself by reading a book let this one be the book you choose. You won’t be disappointed.
Reviewed by: @bbohls
Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Book 3 is the story of Damon and Sky
Damon is one of the elites… he has everything he seemingly could ever want football popularity girls.. except one girl who catches his attention.
Sky is a loyal headstrong friend. Her BFF Gia has a “list” for senior year that she wants to complete and it includes Damon as her Boyfriend. Sky makes a deal with Damon to date Gia but she learns quickly that this game is going to cost so much more.
The simmering heat between Damon and Sky is red hot and the book definitely ends on one heck of a moment between them….
Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Damon’s story does not disappoint!
If you’ve been reading this series since the beginning, then you know Damon…and his story is one you’re going to want to read! When Skylar’s best friend, Gia, is determined to have a popular boyfriend her senior year, Skylar is tasked with playing matchmaker. When Gia sets her sights on Damon, the guy who Skylar has a crush on (even though he goes against everything she believes in), Skylar finds herself having to play the game by Damon’s rules. However, these two seem to hate each other…but things start to turn and they find themselves fighting their growing attraction in order to keep their secrets safe. Will they be able to fight their own feelings? Or are some things worth the risk?
This book was just as good as the previous books. Skylar, Gia, and Damon are characters that pulled me in with their story. I couldn’t devour their story fast enough…only to come to the ending that has me waiting (not so) patiently for the next book!! I cannot say enough good things about this series!!
Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Isla Vaughn delivers the same great world building and character development as the earlier books in The Hidden Valley Elite Series. While I don’t think the first two books are necessary to read in order to understand this 3rd installment, I think they do help in developing the characters. Brutal Days has the same ups and downs as the first two books but a lot less life-or-death dramatics. I felt like this book was less rushed than the other books as well. But, thanks to great writing by Isla Vaughn, I was able to feel the depth of emotions just the same. There is so much cheekiness on Skylar’s end and so much unease masked by cockiness on Damon’s end, but together, there is so much raw connection between them. I can’t wait to read the next book to find out what happens between these two!
Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
WHAT?! Amazing! At first, I was really irritated that Skylar didn’t just talk to Gia in the beginning about Damon before they even went to the first party. Then I realized, if she did we wouldn’t have this book. I am so addicted to Skylar and Damon’s story, dare I say I might even like it more than Riley and Cole’s! Gia is so oblivious and weak that she is susceptible to changing the way she acts to fit in with the elites. She wants to be popular so bad, but her best friend, Skylar, has no desire to fit into that clique. The bet Skylar makes with Damon, instantly, I knew it wasn’t going to end well, but they sure do take us on a wild ride. Their chemistry is off the charts, and the ending…. I can’t wait to see what becomes of Skylar, Damon and Gia. This book can be read as a standalone, but the first 2 books introduce us to the characters in this book.
Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Brutal Days is the 3rd book in the Hidden Valley Elite series. It is a bit of a shift from the previous books, as this begins the story of Damon and Skylar. It is way more heated and less dramatic than Cole and Riley books. There are some graphic scenes, and the characters are teens- so that’s a little weird. But overall I enjoyed the story. I guessed how it was going to end, expecting it the whole time- just didn’t know when. I can’t wait to see how Skylar fixes the cluster/mess she created. It was nice to see another side of Damon. He isn’t as tough as he appears and unexpectedly has his shell broken. I hate that these books are all cliff hangers though lol. Impatiently awaiting the next installment.
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Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I loved Savage Truth by Isla Vaughn so I immediately hopped on Brutal Days to continue the Hidden Valley Elite series. Skylar and Damon’s complicated and yet incredibly steamy story, just reels you right in and takes you on an emotional rollercoaster. Although Gia is the one who wants Damon and has her friend Skylar to hook her up, Skylar can’t help but be captivated by the cocky son of a gun Elite football player. Damon has zero interest in Gia but can’t get Skylar out of his mind. The two play a dangerous game and the web of lies continues to grow. It has all the angst and heat you can imagine! Give it a try!
Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
WOW! This is Sky and Damon’s story. Sky has her work cut out for her. Her friend wants Damon before the year ends. Only Sky has crushed on him forever. Damon, on the other hand, is more interested in Sky. High School is such a struggle to get through. The bullies, the cheerleaders, the nerds and the jocks. This story deals with many teen issues. That’s what makes this author’s story so believable. It is well written, fast paced and easy to follow. All teens would agree this is like high school all over. Enemy’s to Romance is just how this story reads. So many emotions will be challenged, so many secrets will be opened and somebody is bound to find romance. This is a fantastic story for New Adults as well as adult readers.
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Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I cannot get enough of this author and this series! I love the switch from Cole and Riley’s characters to Damon and Skylar. Damon and Sky are not new characters, but the spotlight is now on them. Their dynamic is very similar to Cole and Riley’s. Skylar bears this strength that most teenagers do not possess. Because of that strength, I cannot understand why she is best friends with Gia. Gia is needy, wants to rise in popularity, and is flaky.
Skylar would literally give the skin off of her back for Gia, and I do not believe that Gia would even give Sky a jacket if it was cold outside. I do not want to give too much away because the book is a quick and easy read. However, I will say it ends in a #CliffHanger so make sure you have the next one ready to read!
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Savage Truth: A Dark High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I have really enjoyed getting to know a little more on Cole and Riley and the suspenseful conclusion (at least for now I hope) .
I highly suggest reading the first 2 books before this, the prequel and book 1, as it’s all needed to understand the dynamic and what’s going on in this story.
This like the previous brought the drama, the chemistry and the unexpected. I will not be giving many details as it’s best to read for yourself and I will not be responsible for giving even a tiny spoiler even by accident.
I cannot wait to read about the rest of this bunch (I hope they all get a story) as I would love to see things from others perspective but also how their stories go.
Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn. This is the 3rd book in the bully romance series and they have all been so good. I think they are geared toward young adults but even an old lady like me enjoys them. This is Skylar’s (Sky) story and how her best friend Gia has the hots for the popular football star, Damon. Damon is a bad boy and Sky can’t let her friend get mixed up with a jerk like him. He is conceited and stuck on himself and not nice only problem is secretly Sky thinks he’s hot too. Even though Damon is a jerk he can have any girl he wants and the problem with that is he want’s Sky. Sky can’t hurt her best friend she would do anything for her and never purposely hurt her but the attraction is strong. This story if filled with love, hate, lies, betrayal and friendship. Everything high school is about! Be prepared when you start this book you won’t want to put it down.
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75592436-brutal-days” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1672933278l/75592436._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75592436-brutal-days”>Brutal Days: 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/5578974410″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Damon “Demon” Savage may have met his match in Sky. Her best friend Gia has her eyes on Damon, but Damon has his eyes set on Sky. She is willing to play match maker, but what happens when the mutual attraction is too much to resist? I enjoy the banter the characters have in these books. Damon doesn’t have time for distractions and Sky is his biggest one to date. I’m looking forward to the next book to see how this story ties up.
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Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn
Brutal Days is the third book in the Hidden Valley Elite Series and is a Enemies to Lover’s Romance/New Adult/Bullying/ Romance that will have you turning the pages till the end. I literally read this in one sitting because I had to know what was going to happen next. This story is packed with drama, lies, Romance, revenge and so much more. It’s senior year and Gia has a four step plan that will in turn make senior year an epic one. Sky and Gia are best friends and have been for a long time. Sky will do anything for Gia even if it means making a deal with a demon. Damon is a football player who can have any girl he wants. But there is only one he wants. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next and if you haven’t already read the first two books in this series I highly recommend reading them as well. I wish it was June already as I need the next book in this series I need to know how everything ends. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.
Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This has been one of my favorite series this year, and Brutal Days has pushed it to the top of the list! The flow of this story follows the others well, so definitely pick up the previous books in the series. You’ll enjoy the storyline much more as Isla Vaughn exquisitely weaves everyone together. I really see no improvement for this book because the author did an amazing job creating these characters and the world itself. I was immersed in the teen angst, drama, and baffling lies that seemed to change my opinions of everyone involved. Prepare to be perplexed as each character reveals more secrets and twists the reality of their lives. I cannot wait to see what this author has in store because I can’t get enough of the Hidden Valley Elite series!
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