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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This is a new author to me and this story is a prequel to the Hidden Valley Elite series and I am on edge and this story felt so raw and real! Although this story does end in a cliffhanger….I am feeling a whole LOT of emotion already and I cannot wait to dive into the next book.

Riley is new to town, trying to find her way….and blending in when she can. When she stumbles into a party..she is trying to take a souvenir of some sort….until she gets caught by the handsome, Cole. One sizzling kiss, one moment…all it took for Riley and Cole not to forget each other.

This story also entwines family……Cole’s family, which has some dysfunction and mental illness and Riley, whom only has her mom and constantly moving.

I cannot wait to dive into this series and see what this author has in store for the Hidden Valley Elite especially what is going to happen next for Cole and Riley.

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading this romance story, it has kind of a darkness to it as well. This is still a newer author for me which I have enjoyed reading. I found this book to be engaging and hard to put down. It is a well written story where the author brought the story to life by using their writing skills and details. It is a story that I had no problems connecting with the characters and the reality part of it. This is a fast paced story that pulled me in from the start. The characters brought so much to the story which made it easy to read. There is great growth of characters as well as their chemistry. I really enjoyed watching the romance between them. This is a great story that I highly recommend.

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book packed so much more of a punch than I expected. It is quite a short story but the author manages to fit so much depth and development. I was hooked on this story as soon as I started reading. I loved the main characters. They just seemed to fit so well together. They had a strong connection and I wanted to read more about them.
I thought the way the author progressed the story was brilliant. It was an amazing story and I loved how it was all weaved together. I read this book in one sitting and could have read for longer. I cannot wait to read more of this series.

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Melissa Saxton

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A prequel that definitely got my attention and now I can’t wait for the series

Riley is a loner, moved around her whole life trying to blend in and con people with her mother to make ends meet finds herself in an elite neighborhood where she most certainly does not blend in.
While out for a stroll in her new town she bumps into Cole who is somehow flipping on every desire for Riley and she Didn’t even know his name.
Cole ever the diligent son is always there for his mom because his father is a giant POS and this causes quite the tension in his household.

As these two start to gravitate in one another’s orbit and you can start to feel the chemistry that will undoubtedly burn the next time they meet you are left on an cliffhanger that makes your jaw drop … Looks like the series comes out in March I can’t wait !

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by M Policicchio

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

WOW!! Dayumn!!!! How could so much happen in 50ish short pages? We got to meet most of the main characters of the series. There was a brief but intense encounter between Cole and Riley. There was a heart-wrenching scene for Cole and Damon. Well, I meeeaaaaannnnn…..There was so much for Damon. He had to realize the father he idolized was the villain after all. Can’t wait to see how Damon grows and changes. There are sooooo many questions left unanswered. Is the woman at the conference Riley’s mom? What is up with the long lost father that they had to flee and hide out all these years? Where does the mysterious uncle fit in? Can Riley change her ways?

I can’t wait for the next one in the series to be released! They won’t get here fast enough! I have to find the perfect shelf for this series because I have a feeling it is going to singe everything around it!!! So hooked and left waiting and wanting more!!

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Jenni Bishop

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

4.5 stars
There is always a staple of high school and that is a bully and the popular kids. Savage Start is an enemies-to-lovers, new adult sports bully romance. It is a very extremely short read at 55 pages. It is a prequel where it all began. Yes there is a cliff-hanger ending but it continues with Savage Lies where Riley and Cole’s story is told and then it continues with Savage Truth and more.
This is not your ordinary romance story it is deliciously dark and scandalous that pulls you in. It is intense and intriguing and hard to leave aside to go to work. There is drama and angst, jealousy and deep-seated lies and did I mention bullying? And let’s not forget the hatred that reins. But for all that they’re the deadly Elite. They’re the Academy’s football stars. The privileged boys who rule on and off the ground. Those who play to win and anyone who stands in their way is taken down. You do not want to be on their radar because revenge is sweet. They are playing a dangerous game where lies and lives are at stake.
There are characters you will like but there are those who you just want to rip to pieces.
I look forward to delving into more.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Katie Turner

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

Savage Start by author Isla Vaughn is the prequel story to the Hidden Valley Elite series. It features Riley, a teenager who is constantly on the run with her mother. They never can get too comfortable anywhere before it’s time to pack up what little they have and take off again. But there’s a boy she is swept away by and she has to know more about him. The handsomely popular Cole is often finding himself having to nurture his mother’s mental health while his dad is constantly gone for business conferences and working late hours. Will he find time to try to bump into the girl that comes along with blurry memories of a party, but definitely a kiss he can’t forget?

While the book is not even remotely lengthy, it certainly packed a punch and definitely has left me wondering what is yet to come. I felt like the bouncing back between Riley and Cole’s thoughts worked out very well and didn’t become confusing. I am definitely interested in seeing what comes next with Riley and Cole.

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Emily H

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

Riley has been raised in a world of cons. Her mother always has a con running and now they have moved again, Riley expects the con will soon be revealed. Meeting Cole he is the polar opposite of her and he lets Riley know he is on to her. Both have issues in their families and Cole’s is cusping the edge of changing everything in his life.

This is a cliffhanger prequel. The story gave just enough insight to the dynamics of the characters to peek your interest and pick up the new books. The chemistry is there, and I like that the characters are completely different but, in a way, have some similarities that it could pull them together. Looking forward to seeing where the story goes.

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Tonya Merritt

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

Isla Vaughn starts Savage Start out very well. The story pulls you in and you get involved in the character’s life and waiting for more. It did have some predictable aspects but was well written allowing you to continue on despite. Only complaint, if you could call it one, is it was over before it really got involved. Or maybe I read it too fast either way, would definitely read again and be sure I have the rest of the series handy to complete it all in one sitting. Despite the length, I am left wanting more.

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Barbara Bohls

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

This book is amazing. It is a short quick read that will keep you wanting more. I am normally not one that likes a cliff hanger but for some reason, I don’t mind it with this book. It is probably because, it was an incredible story that hit on everything I needed in a book. I was definitely left wanting more and feel that even if it did have a definite ending, I would still be craving the next book. IT sets the stage for what seems like an amazing new series. There is character development throughout the book which is something I always hope for. The twists and turns that this book takes surprised me but in the best way possible. There is everything one could hope for in a bully romance; heartbreak, love, angst, twists that you don’t see coming, and will leave you wanting more. If you have a few hours of free time I highly suggest reading this book and being sucked into it. I would suggest being prepared to feel everything the characters do because the book is well written. I can’t say enough good things about this book without giving things away and I don’t want to do that. Do yourself a favor and read this book you won’t be disappointed.
Reviewed by: @bbohls

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Ashley Sugar

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

For being such a short and quick read, I loved this! Author did amazing with this story and my goodness, that cliffhanger? WHAT? I didn’t want this book to end and I NEED more lol. Cole is simply amazing and he’s got such a soft spot for his momma. He’s always there for her, especially when his dad is being a POS…which is 99% of the time. Riley is so used to moving because her and her mom are constantly on the go. Her dad is also a POS. There’s betrayal and tragedy and heartbreak in this..I honestly didn’t expect for the book to go the way it did. Great read though and I can’t wait to read more!

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Kerry Carr

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a really gripping short read. The characters are amazingly written. They have so much depth that you can’t help be drawn into their lives. Both the main characters Riley and Cole have traumatic lives. Both have family issues which affect them in ways no young adult should he affected.
Riley and her mum are on the run from her father. They never stay anywhere for long and because of this Riley has a distrust of people.
Cole’s family is very toxic. With a dad constantly cheating and his mother suffering from mental health problems it is a volatile mix.
The way Riley and Cole meet is unexpected but one thing is for sure they never forget each other.
This story does deal with some issues that may cause a trigger for some people like mental illness and the consequences of untreated mental illness. The author handles this in an emotionally honest way which brings the situation to life and makes your heart break for the characters involved.

I can’t wait to see what is in store for Cole and Riley and if they will ever see each other again.

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

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

Riley and her mom are in a new town once again….for a job or for a break? Riley chooses to take a stroll
Down the beach where she sees a house having a big party with tons of kids her age so she goes right in like she belongs there when she runs into Cole and tries to lie to
Him about who she is but, she didn’t get far. He kisses her to prove something to her and that kiss Cannot be forgotten by him or her.
Cole’s parents are having issues and it seems
Cole is the only one of the sons who actually
Care and try to help his mom.
Riley starts trying to gather information about Cole but not for a job….because she wanted to know more.
That ending though…wowzer!!! This has the potential to be a great series. Cannot wait to see what happens!!!!

 

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Shelly Kittell

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

Wow! I feel like I got tripped and am hanging off a cliff. This author wrote a hell of a prequel!!! Talk about a cliffhanger. The chemistry is sparking and gonna blow. I did have my suspicions and now I know they are confirmed. That volcano is going to blow and I have to be there to see Riley and Cole blow. Their parents are creating some family drama. The question is, can these two get through it and come out together on the other side. (cue dramatic music) Until the next book. On a serious note, the author packs a lot into the story with these kiddos. Drama, romance, suicide attempts, affairs, and more drama. I felt like I’m watching 90210, only better. I can’t wait for the first book. Bravo!!!

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn

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Genre – New Adult, Romance, Bully
Page Count – 55
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Virgin? Check

New Identity? Double Check.

Grifter? Triple Check. 

Look, it’s not like I have a choice about being born into a family of conmen, or women- technically. A girl’s got to survive, and by the looks of the new town I’m forced into, it’s time to step up my game.  

It doesn’t take long to survey my prey, steal a souvenir, and get stopped by a panty-melting local who steals a kiss.  

That kiss is poison. Not really, but the emotional kind that forces me to face the fact. 

If I give up my precious v-card to a guy, he’s the kind who would take it. Dangerous. Sexy as hell and just as deadly. Distracting enough that I somehow managed to get caught… but will I escape?

Savage Start is an enemies-to-lovers, new adult bully romance with plenty of angst, and the prequel to Riley and Cole’s duet Savage Lies and Savage Truth. 

This book contains mature content that some readers may find disturbing. It is not a standalone and does end in a cliffhanger that continues with Savage Lies. 

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

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Genre – New Adult, Romance, Bully
Page Count – 55
Cover Designer – TE Black Designs

Virgin? Check

New Identity? Double Check.

Grifter? Triple Check. 

Look, it’s not like I have a choice about being born into a family of conmen, or women- technically. A girl’s got to survive, and by the looks of the new town I’m forced into, it’s time to step up my game.  

It doesn’t take long to survey my prey, steal a souvenir, and get stopped by a panty-melting local who steals a kiss.  

That kiss is poison. Not really, but the emotional kind that forces me to face the fact. 

If I give up my precious v-card to a guy, he’s the kind who would take it. Dangerous. Sexy as hell and just as deadly. Distracting enough that I somehow managed to get caught… but will I escape?

Savage Start is an enemies-to-lovers, new adult bully romance with plenty of angst, and the prequel to Riley and Cole’s duet Savage Lies and Savage Truth. 

This book contains mature content that some readers may find disturbing. It is not a standalone and does end in a cliffhanger that continues with Savage Lies. 

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Hosted by Itsy Bitsy Book Bits
Genre – New Adult, Romance, Bully
Page Count – 55
Cover Designer – TE Black Designs

Virgin? Check

New Identity? Double Check.

Grifter? Triple Check. 

Look, it’s not like I have a choice about being born into a family of conmen, or women- technically. A girl’s got to survive, and by the looks of the new town I’m forced into, it’s time to step up my game.  

It doesn’t take long to survey my prey, steal a souvenir, and get stopped by a panty-melting local who steals a kiss.  

That kiss is poison. Not really, but the emotional kind that forces me to face the fact. 

If I give up my precious v-card to a guy, he’s the kind who would take it. Dangerous. Sexy as hell and just as deadly. Distracting enough that I somehow managed to get caught… but will I escape?

Savage Start is an enemies-to-lovers, new adult bully romance with plenty of angst, and the prequel to Riley and Cole’s duet Savage Lies and Savage Truth. 

This book contains mature content that some readers may find disturbing. It is not a standalone and does end in a cliffhanger that continues with Savage Lies. 

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