Posts

Underneath The Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren – Review by Kerry Carr

/0 Comments/in /by

Underneath The WhiskeyUnderneath The Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really moving and emotional story that really makes you stop and think about the struggle some people go through behind the scenes when everything looks great from the outside.
The author deals with some really tough subject such as depression, alcoholism, confused sexuality and the struggle of living a lie and the toll it takes.

Ben from the outside has life mind. He has a loving wife, children who adore him and a successful business but he’s not happy. He is hiding a secret about himself, I secret he has been told to hide and avoid all his life.
However like with most secrets hiding them takes it toll and when Caden walks into Ben’s life everything falls apart. For so long he has denied who he is but now with Caden he has a chance to be true to himself.
But the stress of having 2 separate lives start to take their toll on Ben so he turns to drink to ease the pain.
Now he has 2 demons to fight, the drink and his true sexuality.
Both of these things leave him on the verge of losing everything he loves.

This is such a moving and emotional story of one man’s fights and struggles to come to terms with himself and be his true self while also fighting against alcoholism.
My heart hurt for the things Ben had to go through and it makes it even harder when you realise that even though this is a fiction story that people are living this life and struggling like this right now. It is a very emotional and thought provoking read

View all my reviews

❣🌹❤🥀 ❥ PREORDER ❣🌹❤🥀 ❥ Cruel Start (Hidden Valley Elite) by Isla Vaughn

/0 Comments/in , , , /by

❣🌹❤🥀 ❥ PREORDER ❣🌹❤🥀 ❥
Cruel Start (Hidden Valley Elite) by Isla Vaughn
Amazon US – https://amzn.to/42fHHKp
Amazon UK – https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0BW7BCKL8
Amazon CA – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0BW7BCKL8
Amazon AU – https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0BW7BCKL8
#ComingSoon #Preorder #ItsyBitsyBookBitsTours #ItsyBitsyBookBitsPromotions #CruelStart #HiddenValleyElite #IslaVaughn #NewAdult #Romance #NewAdultRomance #bullyromance #highschoolbullyromance
Hosted by Itsy Bitsy Book Bits
Genre – New Adult, Romance
Page Count – 62
Cover Designer – TE Black Designs

New in town? Check.

Risk taker? Double check.

Party at the cove with a hot guy? Triple check.

It’s my last summer before college, and my life is on the rails. Work, family drama, and a life that’s almost too much.

When I get the chance to escape… The thrill of cliff diving at the cove is perfect. Just like the hottest man I’ve ever run into. Literally. When the fire between us ignites into a night of passion, it’s best to leave it in the past where it belongs.

The moment the plus sign shows up on the stick, all my risk-taking days are over. And the father? He’s the biggest risk I could imagine. Especially when he finds out he’s about to be a daddy.

Cruel Start is an enemies-to-lovers, new adult bully romance with pregnancy and plenty of angst, and the prequel to Aspen and Phoenix’s duet Cruel Hate and Cruel Love.

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 Cruel Hate.

~ WEBSITE ~ FACEBOOK ~ GOODREADS ~ BOOKBUB ~ TIKTOK ~ TWITTER ~ INSTAGRAM ~ NEWSLETTER ~

~ WEBSITE ~ FACEBOOK ~ TWITTER ~ PINTEREST ~ YOUTUBE ~ INSTAGRAM~ FACEBOOK GROUP ~ TIKTOK ~

Underneath The Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren – Review by Ashley Sugar

/0 Comments/in /by

Underneath The WhiskeyUnderneath The Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow this book was a rollercoaster ride! So many unexpected situations happened and I was constantly saying “WTF” out loud! Incredible book though! Characters are phenomenal and the story…that whole story was so DEEP. The feelings this book pulled out of me..I can’t even describe. There’s a lot of DARK topics in this book so it may be triggering to some..but I enjoyed this book even during the “WTF” moments.

View all my reviews

Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Ashley Westerman

/0 Comments/in /by

Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite #3)Brutal Days by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I absolutely love this series, it has everything you could want! The chemistry between Damon and Sky was amazing and you could feel it jumping off the pages, I read way to late in a hurry to finish this book. It’s amazing and you won’t be disappointed in this book or the entire series. I can’t wait to see what else comes next!

View all my reviews

Underneath The Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren – Review by Megan Pesek

/0 Comments/in /by

Underneath The WhiskeyUnderneath The Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Underneath The Whiskey is gut wrenching, emotional, and heartbreaking in every way possible. It is not for the faint of heart as this story contains many difficult subjects, such as alcoholism, suicide, sexual assault, violence, and mental illness. The issues seem so real and the author, Chelsea Lauren, does a great job writing about all of the issues at hand.
Underneath The Whiskey tells the story of Benjamin, a closeted gay man, who is living a lie with his wife and children. He tried so hard to hide and cope with his pain, but can’t do it forever.
The characters are flawed, well-developed, and easy to hate because we witness all their struggles and demons. Once the characters find their truth they become lovable despite their flaws and harsh reality.

View all my reviews

Underneath The Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren – Review by Manda Kelly

/0 Comments/in /by

Underneath The WhiskeyUnderneath The Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book surprised me. The name is actually what caught my attention first. Then reading the little blurb, I decided to give it a go. I am so glad I did. Ben’s story is one that was hard to hear. His personal demons, his determination to keep his family together and maintain a “normal life”… And then there’s Caden… This story is one that hurt my heart, then slowly healed it. I was here for it all. If you’re okay with MM romance and some mention of domestic abuse and alcoholism, you should absolutely read this book!

Review by @ MandaKelly

View all my reviews

Underneath The Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren – Review by Jade Brunton

/0 Comments/in /by

Underneath The WhiskeyUnderneath The Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I couldn’t put this book down, I needed to know what was going to happen next. The writing in this book made me feel so many emotions!!! I haven’t read a book in a while that’s had me so emotionally invested in *most* of the characters. I hated characters, I loved characters, I rooted for people and rooted against people. It was sad and happy and so good. The warning in the beginning of the story should not be ignored! I have dealt with a few of the things in this book in real life and it did stir up some feelings!

View all my reviews

Underneath The Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren – Review by Amelia Stansell

/0 Comments/in /by

Underneath The WhiskeyUnderneath The Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was fantastic! It shows a great internal struggle, of a person that is fighting with themselves and putting on an outward appearance, so no one will judge him. Ben has been “cured” recently in therapy still fights with himself everyday. It gets even harder when Caden walks in. Ben had it all to the outside world and people judged him thinking he just wanted someone knew. Does he finally decided to be who he was meant to be?

View all my reviews

Underneath The Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren – Review by Candida Hopper

/0 Comments/in /by

Underneath The WhiskeyUnderneath The Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a very emotionally charged story. There were a lot of ups and downs in this book and I was taken on a rollercoaster of emotions. This book isn’t only about Ben’s struggle with self love and mental anguish, it is also about abuse and expectations of others. This book dives into some sensitive subjects that may trigger some people. This story flowed well and pulled me right in. There is great character growth and I had such a hard time putting this book down. This is the first book I have read by this author and I look forward to reading more.

View all my reviews

Underneath The Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren – Review by Jules Herbert

/0 Comments/in /by

Underneath The WhiskeyUnderneath The Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first time I have read a book by this very talented author and oh boy was I taken on an emotional rollercoaster!! So much so I know it will stay in my heart for a long time. It deals with some very tough issues, warnings are given at the very start so please be sure to read them if you have trigger concerns, but this author writes it so well I simply can not imagine anyone reading it not feeling every possible emotion intensely. My feelings towards some issues covered in this book were strong already but damn are they reinforced now!!

View all my reviews

Underneath The Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren – Review by Darla Yocom

/0 Comments/in /by

Underneath The WhiskeyUnderneath The Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a great romance story. Ben is an entrepreneur, loving husband and doting father. He remembers the trauma he previously experienced when his family learned of his indiscretion with another man, leading to him being treated in the controversial means of conversion therapy. His wife honestly believes that Ben being gay can be handled if he stays the course and focuses on what was learned in therapy and his love for his wife and children.

We find Ben struggling with his personal thoughts when confronted with an interesting moment while interviewing an intriguing young man named Caden who often frequents Ben’s coffee shop. Ben immediately finds himself wanting to know more about him and even hires him to help run his second business location. To keep things on the up and up, he mentions Caden and how interesting he is to his wife. Even in doing so, he finds himself thinking of ways to spend more time with Caden.

The reader is brought along with Ben’s journey through conflicts and awakening throughout the book. While the journey is difficult, I think it could truly be an eye opening story for anyone looking to explore their own personal journey and experiences, or simply learn how someone in this situation tries to deal with life altering situations.

The author did a great job expanding on the depth of the two main characters and the complexity of the subject matter.

I thoroughly recommend reading this book.

View all my reviews

Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

/0 Comments/in /by

Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite #3)Brutal Days by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really love all the twists and turns. With everything going on this book really had me in awe. Skylar has a good head on her shoulders and by far my favorite character. Skylar is also trying to be a good friend but not getting it in return and I really can relate to that. This is a really good series you won’t be disappointed.

View all my reviews Read more

Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

/0 Comments/in /by

Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite #2)Savage Truth by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So in this book we already have met Cole and Riley. And their still at war with one and another. It will be making you question if they will part ways or if they’ll overcome and have a happily after. I’m really happy with what I read in all. The series is flowing together nicely.

View all my reviews

Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

/0 Comments/in /by

Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite #2)Savage Truth by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cole and Riley are playing a game of catch and chase. They’re attracted to each other but are hesitant to give in to it. I really enjoyed this book but it also had me contemplating on a similar movie. The similarities were to stop doing what she was taught and enjoy school. In all it’s a really good book and I highly recommend the series.

View all my reviews

Underneath The Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren – Review by Mandy Ott

/0 Comments/in /by

Underneath The WhiskeyUnderneath The Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Underneath the Whiskey is an interesting read about a man struggling to balance his life. Benjamin struggles maintaining balance between his blossoming coffee shop business, his tumultuous relationship with his wife, and the sexuality he has worked very hard to repress. I found some aspects of the story very compelling, such as the use of reparative therapy along with shock therapy in order to convince Ben he isn’t gay. But overall, I felt the story was a little slow and drawn out. I often found myself thinking of other things while reading (which rarely happens). I just didn’t feel fully connected to this book like I thought I would be. While Underneath the Whiskey wasn’t quite my cup of tea story wise, I do feel like Chelsea Lauren still delivered authentic, believable and relatable characters that the reader could connect with.

View all my reviews

Underneath The Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren – Review by Tracy Greenhalgh

/0 Comments/in /by

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35575698-underneath-the-whiskey” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Underneath The Whiskey” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1499728647l/35575698._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35575698-underneath-the-whiskey”>Underneath The Whiskey</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16886396.Chelsea_Lauren”>Chelsea Lauren</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5627826280″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I found this book enjoyable, and at times hard to read, drawing you into the very emotional and hard hitting story of Benjamin. <br /><br />I feel the author spoke from the heart and with lots of empathy when telling this story; encompassing mental health, depression and the struggles that many people have when dealing with their sexuality and their family. <br /><br />Relationships are tricky things at the best of times but when you bring into it some forms of therapy, abuse and suicide then this book covers many things. And some may find it touches on triggers.<br /><br />Benjamin, his family consisting of a supportive but controlling wife, two children and best friend is a successful business owner, and should have everything to make him happy, but he cannot be himself until he has found himself, this story full of twists and turns hope and denial will keep you hooked and take you along for the ride to a possible happy ending.
<br/><br/>
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/34425105-tracy”>View all my reviews</a>

Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Brandy Rymer

/0 Comments/in /by

Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite #3)Brutal Days by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Isla Vaughn scored a touchdown with the 3rd book in the Hidden Valley Elite series! I loved Damon’s mysterious character from the first two books in this series and was so excited for him to be one of the main characters in his tale of enemies to lovers story. Skylar is the perfect fiesty female to stand up against Damon’s broody, “I can have whoever I want” attitude. I love the change that you see through the unique ability of Isla Vaughn to develop her character, and then slowly lead you along the path that she wants you to take to recognize the growth in some and the decline of maturity in others. This is truly one of my favorite Hidden Valley Elite books in the series so far, Isla Vaughn continues to grow as a writer as she spins these tales of the Elite’s romantic lives. I love that she does not leave us wondering about our prior characters but doesn’t allow them to be the key players as their story continues in the shadows, where we may peek in on them from time to time but maintain our focus on our stars of the story. If you have not read the prior books in this series I highly recommend you look them up and get reading! This book took me less than a day to get through, it was so enticing I couldn’t put it down! I am so excited for Book #4 to come out soon, the wait is excruciating, being left on a serious cliffhanger right at the last minute, I am dying to know what’s next for Damon and Skylar, will they get their happily ever after, or will Skylar sacrifice everything for her BFF? Is her Daddy finally getting out of prison and if so will he be making a visit to check in on his wife and his little girl who’s all grown up?
Brandy Rymer
06/2023

View all my reviews

Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Christie Mitchum

/0 Comments/in /by

Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite #3)Brutal Days by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Brutal Days is the third installment of the Hidden Valley Elite Series, and it is just as good as the first two books. In fact, Damon and Skylar may have a little bit more of my heart than Cole and Riley….if I’m being honest.

From the very beginning, Vaughn had my attention and kept it throughout the book. What started out as a good intention to help a friend soon turns into a complex situation fraught with lust, emotion, and secrets. Two people who hate each other also can’t stop thinking about each other. What is a dark romance has some really bright places in Isla Vaughn’s talented hands. The push and pull between Damon and Skylar made the book even better. These two characters have had to deal with some really painful events in their past, and so both are intent on having some control in their lives. Yet, they find that they can let go and show parts of themselves to each other that they can’t show anyone else. Skylar is a wonderful, multi-faceted, and strong female lead. Damon has hard edges and can sometimes be a real jerk, but he can also be tender with Skylar. How could I not fall in love with them and their story!!!!

I wasn’t sure if I would like the premise of the book because of the blackmail angle, and I didn’t want Skylar to be forced to do something she didn’t really want to. However, that wasn’t the case. Vaughn did a fabulous job of giving us a dark romance but with a lot of emotion involved. I can’t wait to see the next leg of Damon and Skylar’s journey to happiness.

View all my reviews

Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Hannah Porter

/0 Comments/in /by

Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite #3)Brutal Days by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Can’t! hold! on! much! longer!! 🤣🤣🤣
I know I probably said this before but hot damn Isla Vaughn is back with another amazing heart pumping thriller. In this enemies to lovers book we follow Damon and Skylar. This is the first book of their story and boyyyy it was by far my fave ( at least so far lol we got a couple more books to go) this world is so well built and the characters so real. This has everything you’d want, that’s for sure. Also Gia is ugh lol but it is ends in a Cliffhanger hanging from a cliff and that’s why we call’em cliffhanger 😂 (who else remembers that show lmao loved it) i cannot wait for the next one, releasing soon woot woot 🙌

View all my reviews

Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by April McCoy

/0 Comments/in /by

Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite #3)Brutal Days by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brutal days is something else. I don’t know what it is about bully/enemies romances that just give for me but it is so dang good! A third in the series but definitely no third place for Brutal days. The angst and chemistry will have you baited, hook, line and sinker. I couldn’t get enough nor could I put down and what a complex whirlwind my emotions went through! The characters are so well thought out and planned to perfection. I can’t wait to read other books from the series because this one was a showstopper.

View all my reviews

Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Robin Rankin

/0 Comments/in /by

Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite #3)Brutal Days by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brutal Days: A Dark High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3)

I knew going in that this was a cliffhanger which I don’t usually enjoy because I’m impatient and want to know how things end up now, but there is something about this series and characters that forced me to read each and every book in this series. I have to know that all of the guys get their happy endings.

I’m not going to give anything away but I may have gasped and growled outloud when I read the end. What a way to keep me hanging, thankfully I won’t have to wait too long for the next book. I cannot wait to see what happens with the giant mess it has become.

You don’t have to read the Prequel or the first two books in the series though I would highly recommend it.

View all my reviews

Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Aranza Cardoza

/0 Comments/in /by

Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite #3)Brutal Days by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Brutal Days: A Dark High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn

4 out of 5

Another hit from Isla Vaughn. Definitely worth your time. In this book we follow Sky and Damon. I highly recommend anything by Isla Vaughn since all the books in this series are great and fun to read. This book was so hard to put down. Be aware that once you start the series you will not be able to stop reading. Highly recommend.

View all my reviews

Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Rachel Moss

/0 Comments/in /by

Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite #3)Brutal Days by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good read! While this is technically the third book the series, it’s also the start of new character POVs and could be read a standalone. I would definitely recommend reading the previous books though, because it does help give some background and they were just phenomenal as well. I really enjoyed getting to see more of Damon and dive into his life. He was an interesting character to me in the previous books so I very much enjoyed getting to see this side of him. I absolutely can not wait to read the next book in this series!

View all my reviews“>

Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Christine Baranek

/0 Comments/in /by

Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite #3)Brutal Days by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brutal Days
By: Isla Vaughn

This is the third book in the Hidden Valley Elite that I have read. I have to say each one deals with dark themes and mature content. However, that does not stop this from being an absolutely amazing book. It must be noted that this is not a standalone.
This story features Damon and Sky. They have absolutely amazing banter between one another. The kind where the emotion is absolutely palpable. This story is told from dual points of view. I find that this type of story telling can be very hard to read if it is not done well. However, Isla Vaughn does dual point of view with excellence and I cannot imagine this story not being told from this point of view. Their dislike for each other absolutely jumps off the page but it is their obsession with each other that really drives the storyline. Especially the extra twist of Sky’s friend Gia. I am definitely looking forward to the next book to find out what happens between them. This is a definite book that sucks you in from the first page and doesn’t ever let you go!

View all my reviews

Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Jessica Stone

/0 Comments/in /by

Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite #3)Brutal Days by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Jessica Stone

I LOVE this series, I could not recommend it more, Isla Vaughn has stolen my heart and given it to these guys.
This is book three in this series, not including a short prequel and this book focuses on Damon, the younger brother to Cole from the previous two books. Part of me was worried that this book would be more tame than the last two because it’s centered around Damon, but boy was I wrong.

Isla does a wonderful job building up the tense angsty situations and letting them explode, she creates fireworks between her main love interests while not making the book overly “romantic”.
This book in particular takes its main characters relationship to a different delicious level by making it a hidden relationship/forced/enemies to lovers, with a little bit of spice mixed in by having her pay Damon basically with her body to date her best friend and make her high-school dreams come true. Now… we all think know how this is going to end, but I did not expect the twist that popped up. Sky’s past coming back to haunt her and her inability to let go fully and put her trust in a man holds her back for a bit, but she blossoms and it’s beautiful.

All in all I really enjoyed this book, I enjoyed the continuation of where the last book left off, the follow through on the story, the depth to the characters and the hurt they’ve experienced, all quit enjoyable. Sprinkle in a little mystery and spice and you’ve got this wonderful book.
I’m pretty excited to see what the author does in the next installment of the series, and to get to know all of the main characters better.

Brutal Days, Hidden Valley Elite Series, Isla Vaughn, Review, Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, New Adult, Bully Romance, Jessica Stone, June 2023

View all my reviews

Underneath The Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren – Review by Ashley Mertz

/0 Comments/in /by

Underneath The WhiskeyUnderneath The Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Underneath the Whiskey by Chelsea Lauren is available now in eBook and Physical Book
⭐️⭐️⭐⭐⭐ Book Review

Underneath the Whiskey is about a successful business owner who is living a double life. Ben is the perfect husband and father, but he knows deep down this life isn’t for him. Although he is content, this lifestyle doesn’t make him feel whole. When Caden comes to Ben’s shop for an interview there is tension in the air, tension that Ben just can’t shake. Will Ben be able to be honest with his family and take back his life and happiness?

Underneath the Whiskey is a M/M romance. This was my first time reading a novel written by Lauren and I was extremely satisfied with this one. There have not been many M/M romances that really struck my fancy but this one had me hooked from the very beginning. Lauren introduces you to some very hard topics: abuse, mental health, and homosexuality. She discusses these topics with such hospitality. Her characters are extremely likable. The story line is believable and flows extremely well. The story is so detailed, I felt like I was on this journey with Ben, his family, and Caden. I will not hesitate to pick up another novel written by Lauren in the future. If you are looking for a fast paced, heart felt, action packed novel for the weekend, this one is highly recommended.

View all my reviews
@ashleysbookobsession

Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Michelle Marlow

/0 Comments/in /by

Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite #3)Brutal Days by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This bully romance just does not miss. I have truly enjoyed each part of this series so far. This particular book revolves around Damon and Skylar. You can feel the emotions between them. The angst is wonderful. I truly enjoy bully romances and this is absolutely on the list of series I will be continuing.

Reviews by @michellerenee6590
View all my reviews

Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Ashley Sugar

/0 Comments/in /by

Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3)Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve been waiting for this book! The entire series is easily in my top 5 favorite series and I couldn’t wait for more! The first 2 books were about Cole and this book is about his younger brother Damon! The drama, the angst…I CANT GET ENOUGH. I love how Skylar doesn’t give a shit and she keeps her head held high. She doesn’t back down from the “Elite” even if others do. She’s her own person and she stands her ground, regardless what others think. The Hidden Valley Elite is just all around AMAZING and if you haven’t read them, please do! Each book has a cliffhanger and it makes you CRAVE more. I love when books have me invested in them and I can’t think of anything else. READ THIS BOOK!

View all my reviews

Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Megan Pesek

/0 Comments/in /by

Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3)Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Isla Vaugh did it again! Brutal Days: Hidden Valley Elite book 3 kept me hooked from page one. It helps that I have read the prequel and the first two books in the series, but you could start here if you really wanted to. It’s worth it to grab the others first though!
Skylar hates sports and athletes without hesitation. She is dumbfounded when her best friend, Gia, falls for the biggest jerk in school, but will do anything to help her friend get the love she so desires.
Damon is NFL bound and elite to the core. He’s a dark, moody, and has a reputation that precedes him (good and bad). Every girl wants him, but he only wants exactly what he wants… and he’s used to getting it.
Isla Vaughn does a great job pulling the reader in and not letting go and Brutal Days is no exception! The characters are mostly privileged teenagers and she does a great job developing their personalities and attitudes. And with that cliffhanger? I need the next book now!

View all my reviews

Brutal Days (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Michelle Troyer

/0 Comments/in /by

Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 3)Brutal Days: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Isla Vaughn blew it out of the ballpark again. Such a great book!

The love/hate relationship between Sky and Damon is intoxicating. I couldn’t put the book down. Such an easy read as well. Can’t get enough of Isla’s books. Can’t wait to read the next book in this series because this one leave you with a cliff hanger.

View all my reviews