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

Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2)Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved every bit of Riley and Cole’s story. I found myself counting the days for this book to be released to Find out just what happens.
Cole is much more than the egotistical jerk his character played.
Both Riley and Cole have tons of baggage and secrets. I mean tons!!!! Cole and Riley really did have feelings for eachother but, Cole found it hard to truly give in to his feelings aside from wanting her because he couldn’t stop thinking about what happened to allow Riley and her mom be there.
Riley is probably one of the strongest characters I’ve read about at such a young age.
The conclusion of Riley and Cole’s story is finally here and so many questions are answered! Tons of suspense…..So so good! Cannot wait to read about the rest of the Elites. Definite 5+ stars!!!

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

Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2)Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

my gosh I love every one of these books in this series. Cole & Riley are so hot together. They continue fighting their connection in this book but it’s seriously chefs kiss 💋 some of the topics can be a little dark but it works well with the romance and spice in this book. Cole sure can put on a show for others when really he means the opposite. He loves Riley and he learns a lot more about her in this book just as Riley learns a lot about Cole. It’s nice not having to read about the bully girls in HS in this book too! They were terrible in the last book. But i thoroughly enjoyed these books though and I highly suggest you check them out. You won’t be disappointed. Only thing I’m disappointed about is that the book ended when I just want to read about them forever lol.

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Carrie Reed

Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2)Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wonderful! I feel like this story could have been extended longer with all the fighting, flirting, and life issues going on with Cole and Riley but, I think that is just me not wanting this series to end. I love Cole and Riley together and both of their parents made me mad with how selfish they were. The showdown with Riley’s dad finally happening was exciting and nerve wracking, and I loved every minute of this book. The characters are all either very love-able or very hate-able which gave the story so much more!

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Shelly Kittell

Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2)Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an ending to an intense trilogy! On the edge-of-my-seat the whole time I was reading eit. It was great to see the whole storyline tied up and questions answered. Not to sure how I feel about there relationship but maybe it will work now that the big challenge has been dealt with. I’m glad to see the parents get a happy ending. I can’t wait to read Damon’s story next

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Allyson Ware

Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2)Savage Truth: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! The plot thickens.. I absolutely love these characters. Also that they are now working together instead of tearing each other apart makes me so happy. It only took three books, but it is happening! I do not want to go into more detail because I am afraid I will ruin the surprises that await.

This author knows how to put personality into characters in such a short book. I highly recommend for anyone looking for a great, quick read.

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

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Savage Truth (Hidden Valley Elite Book 2) by Isla Vaughn
Genre – New Adult, Romance
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Rejected by a teenage god.

Lies so dangerous our lives are at stake.

A game worth playing.

Cole Savage doesn’t hate anyone as much as he hates me… or the fact that he wants me just as much.

We all have issues, and the less he knows about me, the better. I just have to keep him unbalanced, which is harder than I thought it would be.

Yeah, he wants me.

But I want him just as much.

And that’s a secret I’ll kill over.

Until I overhear Cole saying “she’s not my type.”

Game on, pretty boy.

Because the kiss that seared me to my core told a different story.

Let’s see how tall and proud he walks when I put him in his place—which is hands-off of me.

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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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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Charlene Gonzalez

Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another amazing book from Isla Vaughn, putting Reily and Cole back at the spot where all begins for these two enemies and lovers to start their Senior Year battling to survive. But when the fire starts burning the desire does keep growing in Cole to find who Reily is. The funny thing that happens at that time is that their parents meet up and become very close to each other. I love this series where secret admires to enemies to lovers. I can’t wait to read the next book. Honesty I love the prequel because it helped me to see who they are and what will come of them.

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Amy’s Rebellion (Gemstone Massacre Book 1) by Julia Goldhirsh – Review by Mary Espinoza

Amy's Rebellion (Gemstone Massacre)Amy’s Rebellion by Julia Goldhirsh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Amy’s Rebellion is book one in the Gemstone Massacre series by Julia Goldhirsh. I would consider this a dark urban fantasy. There are plenty of encounters with romance, magic, danger, drama and so much more! I will let you know right now that there is quite a bit of references to the LGBTQ+ community with the gender fluid characters that are introduced in this book. The world that the author has built is a unique feel to it. This is the first book that I have read by Julia Goldhirsh and so I wasn’t sure what I was going to be reading, I wasn’t disappointed, but I really didn’t feel like it was my style of reading. To me the book was very busy, and I had a hard time keeping up with everything that was going on, like I said so much more…lol! I did like that Julia built a world full of fantasy and had some wonderful characters, even though at times I was confused with the pronouns that were being used. I think I would have had a different outlook on the book if I would have known previous to reading it that there was a prequel. Maybe reading the prequel will help with some of the confusion and busyness of the book. Like I said, overall, an interesting story. I think I’m going to have to read the prequel to see if maybe my outlook on this book changes some. All in all, still a book that was very readable.

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Mary Espinoza, April 2023

Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Hannah Porter

Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After reading the prequel, 🎶One kiss is all it takes, fallen in love with me 🎶🤣
I ran to read this first installment of the Hidden Valley Elite series. I needed to see where the story was going to go. The author Isla Vaughn writes an amazing enemies (bully) to lovers story, like it’s definitely tv worthy. I could totally see this being on the cw channel ❤️❤️. It’s has dark secrets, will they won’t they drama, suspense ,stolen moments between the characters and much much more. The author ended the story with another cliffhanger 😭🫣. CAN NOT WAIT to read the next book!

Ps. man oh man I can’t wait. While looking through the authors page I saw we are in for a real ride, there are so many books of this series coming out 🥰🙌🙌🙌

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Hannah Porter

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 series by Isla Vaughn is a new one for me, I’m glad to have started it, especially reading this before the rest because it gives you just enough detail on how it started between the main characters Riley and Cole to get you hooked. It was a fast read for me but not at all disappointing and it ends with a Cliffhanger(gotta love those), so you definitely have to go to the first book to see what happens. This book is the prequel to savage lies. Id recommend 100%

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by April McCoy

Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Isla just slays me with every book she writes but this one… WOW. I laughed I cried and I was in utter turmoil but in the best way if that makes sense. The chemistry is out of this world and the book is definitely not for the faint of heart. She writes in such a way that makes you feel every single thing and it truly takes you to a different place. Honestly couldn’t reccommend enough

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Betsy Melano

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

Love this prequel to the new series Hidden Valley Elite by Isla Vaughn. It introduces us to the two main characters Cole and Riley, who meet each other at a party. What they don’t realize at the time is that this meeting will affect their lives in many ways in the near future. This prequel is easy to read and sets the atmosphere for the series beginning. Riley is very independent and has grown up with a single mom and are both ready to be on the run at any given time. Cole is the high school jock that every girl seems to want to be with. Although Cole’s family is rich, their life is messed up in a different way. Where will their lives lead after their encounter?

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Robin Rankin

Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Savage Lies: A Dark High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)

For someone who usually gets annoyed with the dark agnsty books I was surprised by how into this book I got. I read the Prequel and knew I had to read this one as soon as I could. I couldn’t put it down and was more than happy to finish it when home sick.

Riley and Cole have incredibly strong feelings towards one another even if they are conflicted. Cole refuses to listen to reason when it come to Riley, but at the same time has a hard time staying away from her.

Definitely looking forward to the second part of their Duet for so many reasons, especially the answers to all of my questions.

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Aranza

Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn

4 out of 5 Stars

  • I was so excited to read this story and it was definitely worth it. I recommend reading the prequel since it is as good as this one and will give you some insight on the story. It was frustrating to be left on a cliffhanger but I’m hopeful that it will be worth it. I can’t wait to continue the series. This is definitely a must read.View all my reviews

Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Donya Pedigo

Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

How can you crave someone so deeply and loathe them at the same time? This is what Riley and Cole are trying to figure out as their battle of wits encounters many ups and downs for each.

I devoured the prequel, Savage Start, where we first met Riley, the quick thinker who has grown up helping her mom with numerous cons, and Cole, one of the ELITES of Hidden Valley. It isn’t a necessity to read the prequel, but I would highly suggest it as it’s an enjoyable read that made me see a softer side of Cole than the one we see now. It also lets you in on the backstory of why there is so much tension and heat between the two. This book alludes to it but doesn’t go into specifics.

Savage Lies picks up one year after the prequel (Savage Start) when Riley moves back to the town of Santa Monica that Cole lives in. Cole isn’t your typical good-looking jock though he pretends to be, all he is trying to do is take care of his brother and cousins while evading his father until he can escape to college next year, but Riley and her mom throw a wedge into his plans. It’s barely been a year since Cole’s mom passed away, now his father has already moved on, which upsets Damon (Cole’s brother) and Cole tremendously. The tension continues to build as Cole takes part of his frustration out on Riley, though she doesn’t back down, proving that he might just have met his match. Be aware, this book ends on a cliffhanger that has me counting the days until Savage Truth comes out on April 27th, 2023.

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Ashley Lape

Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Riley and her mom were always supposed to be on the same page regarding their cons. Not this time! It was strange to Riley that they would move to a city that they had once lived in before. The one good thing about being back was, hopefully, she would be able to kiss the huck from the last time they lived here.

Cole was the leader of his high school. He, his younger brother, and his twin cousins were the Elite and untouchable, at least that is what Cole thought until she showed back up. She was his downfall, but he would make her life a living hell for what her mom did to his family.

This was a fantastic page-turner. Once I started, I could not put this book down. I did not read the prequel, but I will be backtracking just for curiosity. I found another amazing author to add to my must-read list!!

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Michelle Troyer

Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read by this author. I have not read the prequel, but was able to get into this book easily.
Cole and Riley have been pushed together by their parents, but they are far than friendly with each other. Cole wants to hurt his dad for what happened to his mom and won’t accept Raelyn as a replacement.
This book was very interesting and kept me on my toes. Very good book. It ended on a cliff hanger so can’t wait to start the next book. Highly recommend this author!

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Shannen Kern

Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

WOW. I jumped straight to this book from the prequel, Savage Start, because I couldn’t get enough! This one gets a bit darker than the prequel so be warned. Riley comes from a family of people with constant ulterior motives, so she’s no stranger to blackmail. What surprises her is the attraction to Cole, one of the elite football stars in the Academy. It turns out that Cole may have some deep, dark secrets as well, and he’s trying to burn Riley before she can do the same to him. What he doesn’t know is how scrappy Riley is, so she’s not going down without the fight of their lives. Will their hate burn them to the ground, or will they cave into the lust they have for each other? All’s fair in love and war, right? I cannot wait for the next book because it can’t arrive soon enough. Isla Vaughn has quickly become one of my favorite authors. I highly recommend picking this one up if you enjoy the angst, lust, bully romance genre!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Michelle Marlow

Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the official start of the college bully romance. We come back a year after the prequel and are once again met with Cole, his brother Damon, their elite gang of friends and Riley and what is left of her family. Now, if you did not read the prequel that is okay but it truly does give the background on why Cole hates and wants to take Riley down bit by bit. Truly a bully romance full of angst, hate, and just pure raw emotions, it left me wanting the next book, RIGHT NOW.
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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Felicia Bates

Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Savage Lies is the full length book in Isla Vaughn’s Hidden Valley Elite series and being new to the whole bully to lover romance trope, I really wasn’t sure what to expect. I read the prequel prior to Savage Lies and fell in love with Isla Vaughn’s writing style and was excited to see how a full length novel would progress. The storyline was dramatic with really complex characters and great character development, something I wasn’t really expecting but was so impressed with, despite a darker than anticipated nature. I was drawn into the storyline from the very first page and left hanging on every word by the end. I very much look forward to reading on in book two.

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Shannen Kern

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

It can be very difficult to get into the start of a series with a prequel, especially if it is a short one. Isla Vaughn has proved she can do that and more by drawing you in with the first page and never letting you go! I had not read anything from this author before so I was surprised by how quickly I was knocked off my feet. One of our main characters, Riley, shows you that her life is unattractive in the least and is not one you’d be jealous of. But she is made as strong as they come in no way because of her mother. Our other main character, Cole, doesn’t seem to have a lot of financial stress in his life, but still finds himself wanting more. When these two meet, the mix-and-match chemistry is bound to explode, right? I have already picked up the next book in the series and will be watching for more from this author very closely!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Savage Start (Hidden Valley Elite Prequel) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Felicia Bates

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

Savage Start is Isla Vaughn’s prequel in the Hidden Valley Elite series. I’m sure the series would be read just fine without it but the book is incredibly short and was worth it to me to set the “scene.” Riley and Cole are likable characters and I really enjoyed that the female main character was the “trouble” while the male was the “elite rich kid”. The prequel kept my attention from the first to last page and left me craving more and ready to continue the series.

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

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

This is the prequel to this author’s college bully romance. Within this quick but stunning prequel, we meet Riley. And Riley’s family has some things to unpack. Metaphorically and physically. We are also met with Cole and Damon and their elite rich family. Who also have a lot to unpack. This prequel is a quick novella to introduce and make you fully understand the angst and anger in the first official book in this series. And it all started with a kiss. Just one kiss. It was quick and grippy and makes you and let’s be honest me, want more.

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Helen Dawkins

Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ahhhhh! I love this series! I am not typically one to read bully romances, but this book has definitely changed my mind about them!

This is the first book in the series. But I highly recommend reading the prequel. It makes this book all that better!

I fell head of heels for Riley. She is an amazing character and super easy for me to relate to (even though I’m much older than her). Her dynamic with her mother pulled on my heart strings more than I thought it would! She has been through so much, but yet she is so resilient.

Cole, at first, I didn’t like him too much. He seemed super immature. While I understand his reasoning, I still thought it was just… eh. Like get the over yourself. Lol . But towards the end, he started to reel me in.

Now, the attraction and intense tension between Cole and Riley 🥵🥵🥵 wow. Someone needs to open the window because it was getting hoooottttt in here.

Definitely recommend to other readers, and I will be patiently waiting to read the rest of the series!

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Ashley Mertz

Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Savage Lies is the first installment of the Hidden Valley Elite series. It follows the prequel, Savage Start. It is an enemy to lovers, dark, high school bully romance. Picking up where Savage Start left off, Riley and her mother are back in town and Riley’s mom is telling her to make herself comfortable as they will be staying for a while. However, Riley can’t quite figure out how to get comfortable when Cole gives her all the negative vibes. Determined to run Riley right out of town, is she and her mother truly safe?

Savage Lies is a teenage drama full of angst, emotion, and plenty of banter. The characters are realistic, lovable, and relatable. This is my second time reading a book by Isla Vaughn and I am absolutely hooked. Her writing reels you in from the very beginning leaving you begging for more. Savage Lies ends in a cliffhanger, which had me disappointed but once I put into perspective that meant I would get the pleasure of reading another Vaughn novel, I was stoked. I can’t wait to get my hands on Savage Truth.

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Megan Conley

Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 1st book in the Hidden Valley series and we pick up about a year after the prequel. While it’s not necessary to read the prequel, I definitely recommend it because it does provide key information that will help you understand what’s going on. Cole doesn’t remember Riley (but there’s just something about her), but she remembers Cole. I really loved how Isla Vaughn develops her characters and the plot line and cannot wait to get my hands on the next book! This is an enemies-to-lovers, “bully” romance with some darker themes that may trigger some people. *Ends on a cliffhanger*

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Nichole Chrisman

Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book 1 in the Hidden Valley Elite and I have been WAITING for it! I read the prequel first and could not wait to get my hands on this one! You don’t have to read the prequel but it gives a good amount of nuance that this doesn’t go into. In this book Riley and her mom have moved, again but mom is determined to stay in this location. Her mom starts dating a new guy and it’s Cole’s dad. Cole and his brother a livid that their dad is dating already after the loss of their mom and while he is attracted to Riley (who he doesn’t remember meeting), he is not about to let her mom and his dad be together. All Riley wants is to live her life as normally as she can but that won’t happen if Cole has anything to do with it!

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Rejected by a teenage god.

Lies so dangerous our lives are at stake.

A game worth playing.

Cole Savage doesn’t hate anyone as much as he hates me… or the fact that he wants me just as much.

We all have issues, and the less he knows about me, the better. I just have to keep him unbalanced, which is harder than I thought it would be.

Yeah, he wants me.

But I want him just as much.

And that’s a secret I’ll kill over.

Until I overhear Cole saying “she’s not my type.”

Game on, pretty boy.

Because the kiss that seared me to my core told a different story.

Let’s see how tall and proud he walks when I put him in his place—which is hands-off of me.

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Shannon Fowler

Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story is a continuation from Savage Start so definitely start there. Teenager Riley and her mother are con artists. However, it seems that mom has had a change of heart. She insists that this is the real deal and that Riley can be a normal teenager. Riley isn’t sure of anything anymore. Including the attraction to Cole.
Teenager Cole is considered the high school’s elite and he’s the football star. Everyone wants to be with him or be him. Cole is typical in that he is mad at his parents and the world. However, Riley enters his world and things are a little more interesting but why all the lies? What is the truth about her and her mother?

This story is a really good teen angst story. Everything seems like the end of the world. They know it all. Noone loves them. Parties, football and hatred for the parents. This author seems to know teenagers.

I am left with questions as this story ended on a cliffhanger. So I am looking forward to reading the next story, Savage Truth.

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Savage Lies (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Bethany Rucker

Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance (Hidden Valley Elite Book 1)Savage Lies: A High School Bully Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Riley has many dark family secrets that she wants to keep hidden. Cole has his own personal and family secrets he doesn’t want getting out. However, Riley is just the new girl at their school, and Cole is considered someone untouchable. Who will end up coming out on top when they start hating and blackmailing each other? Will their hatred for each other, or their lust win out in the end? Patiently waiting on book 2!

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