BOOK REVIEW: The Saint by Kelsey Clayton

(Haven Grace Prep 2)

Author: Kelsey Clayton

Published: April 23rd, 2020

Source: GR

DELANEY

Cruel.
Heartless.
A mistake waiting to happen.

Knox Vaughn is the epitome of a bad boy.
He's trouble in a sexy-as-sin package.
I know it.
They know it.
Even he knows it.

But, it's like a moth to the flame.
I can't stay away—even though I'm going to get burned.
You know what they say,
The sinners are much more fun.
And this saint is changing the game.


KNOX

Sweet.
Innocent.
Valedictorian.

Delaney Callahan is perfect,
Too perfect for me.
Hell, she's too perfect for anyone.

She's an angel,
But with me, she's playing with the devil.
I'm the last thing a woman like her needs.
And yet, I can't keep my hands—and mouth off of her.
We're from two different worlds,
Worlds that can't possibly work.
I'd do anything for her,
But I can't be the SAINT she deserves.

REVIEW

“Jesus Christ. Corruption looks so fucking good on you.” I always loved a good bad boy, good girl love story and this book can attest to that. Its been a while since I read The Sinner book one in the HGP series but I still remember Delaney and Knox characters arc and I'm so glad I finally got to read their own romance! I know the plot line seems cliché but it all comes down on how the author will execute and adds a distinct flavour to the story. IMO Kelsey somehow makes the cliché story more interesting and worthwhile reading. The story wasn't overplay and dull. Characterization wise on point and three dimensional. All around its a great story! “I’m the devil reincarnated. Your living fucking nightmare. Made of stone, with no feelings for anyone or anything.” Everyone may have been right—Knox Vaughn is dangerous. A giant red flag, warning others to stay away, but red always has been my favorite color. RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 The Sinner by Kelsey Clayton

(Haven Grace Prep 1)

Author: Kelsey Clayton

Published: March 12th, 2020

Source: GR

When I was a kid, my best friend betrayed me in the worst way possible, ripping my family to shreds in the aftermath. She ruined my life in one fell swoop, and didn’t even have the heart to warn me.

Now, nearly a decade later, I’m back in the town I grew up in, determined to make her pay.

They say revenge is a dangerous game, but I’ve never been one to play it safe. There is nothing I’ll love more than to find her weakness and use it to destroy her. The lie she told all those years ago will be her undoing.

Savannah Montgomery may be queen of the rich and entitled, but she’s about to meet her match.

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 BOOK REVIEW: Tame Him by Caitlyn Dare

(Rebels At Sterling Prep 2)

Author: Caitlyn Dare

Published: August 27th, 2020

Source: GR

𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗺. 𝗛𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗼.

Remi Tanner was only supposed to be a pawn in my game. But I screwed up. I broke her. And now I have to find a way to fix it.

I want her.
I need her.
In the end, I’ll prove she’s the only thing that matters.

Ace Jagger wasn’t supposed to imprint himself on my heart. But he did, before he tore it from my chest and hurt me in the worst possible way.

He’s possessive.
Dangerous.
In the end, I’m not sure I can resist.

He might be the bad boy with no conscience, and I might the girl with nothing left to lose, but one thing’s for sure... He won’t stop until gets what he wants.

Me.

Tame Him is the second book in the Rebels at Sterling Prep series. It is a dark high school bully romance. If possessive, tattooed, motorcycle-riding alphaholes aren't your thing, you probably won't like this book!

REVIEW

Such a fantastic read! The title really represents the book ♡

"I know no one will understand why I’ve forgiven him so easily, but sometimes love makes no sense. It doesn’t come with a set of predefined rules or a playbook. It’s messy and raw and chaotic.

Love is about finding light in the darkness, those little slices of quiet in the noise."

"Ace Jagger might be everything I shouldn’t want, but he’s everything I never knew I needed.

He might be cold but his touch burns.

He might be cruel but his kiss is sweet."

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  

 Taunt Her by Caitlyn Dare

(Rebels At Sterling Prep 1)

Author: Caitlyn Dare

Published: July 20th, 2020

Source: GR

𝗛𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿. 𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗺.

Remi Tanner wasn’t part of the plan. But when I see my uncle doting on her, I know she’s going to help me destroy him.

I’ll taunt her.
Test her.
In the end, I’ll break her.

Ace Jagger wasn’t a good guy. But he swept into my life like a storm, and I’m caught up in the aftermath.

He’s cruel.
Calculating.
In the end, I never stood a chance.

She might be a Sterling Prep princess, and I might be the guy from the wrong side of the tracks, but one thing's for sure... I won’t stop until I get what I want.
Revenge.

*𝘛𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘵 𝘏𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘣𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦. 𝘐𝘧 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦, 𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘦𝘥, 𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘺𝘤𝘭𝘦-𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘭𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯’𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬!

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

 Cruel Prince by Ashley Jade

(Royal Hearts Academy 1)

Author: Ashley Jade

Released Date: August 20th, 2019

Source: GR

Welcome to their kingdom...

I never thought I'd step foot in Royal Manor again.
But four years later, here I am...back to finish my senior year at Royal Hearts Academy.

And forced to face Jace Covington.
My first friend. First crush. First kiss.
The one I left behind.

Only—he isn't the same boy I gave my heart to.

This new Jace is as cruel as he is gorgeous.
And he's determined to make my life a living hell.
Along with the rest of his glorified family and crew of tyrants.

They expect me to worship the ground they walk on like everyone else, but I'd rather eat dirt.

If Jace Covington wants me gone...he'll have to try harder.
Because I've never been the kind of girl to play by the rules.

WARNING: Royal Hearts Academy is a New Adult/High School series of standalones filled with drama, a touch of angst, and boys who are bad to the bone. And when I say bad, I mean they are assholes with a capital A. If you're looking for a safe, sweet romance, this series is NOT for you. At all! Please don't say you weren't warned.


WARNING: Royal Hearts Academy is a New Adult/High School series of standalones filled with drama, a touch of angst, and boys who are bad to the bone.
This series is recommended for mature readers due to graphic language and sexual content.

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

 BOOK REVIEW: Wicked Saints by Veronica Eden

(Sinner and Saints 1)

Author: Veronica Eden

Released Date: January 2020

Source: Goodreads

GEMMA
He stole my first kiss… and now he thinks everything else is his.

I said no to the one person no one at this school dares to refuse.

Now I’m targeted by jealous girls, guys that compete to be the first to “break the prude”, and by him. After one kiss, the king of the school hunts me down like I’m a conquest to win. He’ll have to fight harder than that, because I’m no one’s trophy.

They all want a piece of me, but I will not bend or break for them.

LUCAS
No one refuses the king.

One case of mistaken identity and a hasty kiss turned my world upside down.

The new girl refused me. Not only that, she threw down the gauntlet. That won’t stand. No one ever says no to me. This school is mine and she’ll learn her place as a loyal follower or her life is going up in flames.

I’ll make her say yes. She’ll be screaming it before I’m finished breaking her.

Warning: Wicked saint is a dark new adult high school bully romance intended for readers 18+. This book is part of a series but can be enjoyed as a standalone. This mature new adult romance contains dubious situations and intense sexual/violent content that some readers might find triggering or offensive. Please proceed with caution.

REVIEW

I'm gonna be honest I felt disconnected with Gemma & Lucas no matter how dirty talker Lucas is, it isn't working. I feel like Lucas characterization are overplayed, he's hot and cold, ultra possessive and a jerk bully, thinking that he's one of those guys God gift to women!🙄 I'm just so disappointed on Gemma how easily she forgiven him after that bullshit he did. No grovelling or whatsoever! The only part of the book that i liked so much was the bonus Epilogue.

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐

 BOOK REVIEW: All The Little Lies by S.J. Sylvis

(A High School Bully Romance)

Author: S.J. Sylvis

Released Date: June 18th, 2020

Source: Goodreads

English Prep stands tall with its ivy-covered exterior and old, wrought-iron doors. The stone gargoyles sit at the school’s entrance, knowing just as much as anyone: I don’t belong.

Once upon a time, I did. I belonged in the “it” crowd with all the other well-endowed kids, but now, I am no longer welcome.

Not after five years away from this place.
Not after the scandal that landed me on the wrong side of the tracks.

I’d be lying if I said I’m not looking forward to seeing the one person who was always by my side. My old best friend. My safe place.

Only, Christian isn’t the same boy I left behind. His cold, brooding, devastatingly attractive glare sends chills down my spine. My old best friend doesn’t welcome me with open arms, and I have no idea why. Lies continue to fall from our lips.

Christian wants me gone.
But I’m determined to stay.

REVIEW

All The Pretty Lies S.J. Sylvis I plunged my tongue inside her mouth, tasting every lie, deceit, and ugly truth that was on her lips. When I'm reading this I did not EXPECT to like this, perhaps due to the fact that S.J. Sylvis is a new author for me I haven't read anything from her and I'm so happy that I have now♚. Because I tell you, this is such a good high school bully romance with a little bit of mystery, plus the heroine is a bad-ass bitch and a hero that will do anything for her eventually Overall I truly enjoy reading this I assumed at first that maybe this will be the same with most of bully romance out there same old, same old and I'm glad that it isn't. I can't wait to read more by this Author. “I know there’s been a huge gap of time between us, and other constraints of the past, but this…” Christian took my hand and placed it on his chest. I could feel his heart thumping against my palm. “This has always beat for you. Even when I wanted to hate you, it beat for you.” “When all the little lies tasted bitter on my tongue, you were the one truth I couldn’t hide from. It’s you. It’s always been you.”

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

 BOOK REVIEW: King of Nothing by Jacie Lennon

(Boys of Almadale 1)

Author: Jacie Lennon

Released Date: July 16th, 2020

Source: Goodreads

She’s the one thing he wants nothing—and everything—to do with.

Corbin

I’m one of the kings at Almadale Prep.

I act the part, put on the mask, do my duty.

But lies and betrayal aren’t a game to me, no matter how well my fellow kings play.

So, when Landry arrives, invading my life and my thoughts, I try to forget her.

Forget her long brown hair, piercing blue eyes, and the patient way she breaks through my walls.

She gets under my skin, but my secrets make wanting her impossible.

My brothers hate her, and I should hate her too.

She threatens everything I’ve been working toward.

In my world, it’s hard to become a king … but easy to fall off the throne.

Landry

Moving across the country to attend the prestigious Almadale Prep for my senior year of school wasn’t in my plans.

Neither was gaining two new brothers and their friend as my personal tormentors.
They hate me on sight, and I have no idea why.

I try to steer clear of them, but that’s not so easy when Corbin’s moss-green eyes, magnetic touch, and seemingly hard facade keep me fascinated.

I shouldn’t let him take over my thoughts and my heart.

I shouldn’t be reeling when he pulls away just as fast.

He says I’m no good for him, but I might be exactly what he needs.

In this world, it’s hard to handle the kings… but easy to fall for one.

King of Nothing is a bully romance. It contains themes that may be uncomfortable for some readers.

REVIEW

Well this is just an Okay bully high school romance read for me. Nothing special, same plot to every Bully HS Romance out there. The first 60% book mark is sooo boring I don't feel connected with the main characters, not so much banter, the angst wasn't enough for me. Such a shame this could been a 5 stars read lot of potential to be. But the plot and characters aren't developed enough In my opinion. Still this wasn't a bad book by any means, there's so much out there🙃 and I'm banking more on a neutral feels.

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐

 BOOK REVIEW: No Prince by Stevie J. Cole, LP Lovell

(Dayton 1)

Authors: Stevie J. Cole, LP Lovell

Released Date: March 26th, 2020

Source: Goodreads

Zepp Hunt wasn’t the king of Dayton high school. He was the top of the food chain. And I was next in line to be dragged into the lion’s den. At least that’s what he thought…

Good girls wanted to tame him. Bad girls want to be tainted by him. Everyone bowed down to him. And me?
I hated Zeppelin Hunt with every fiber of my being.
Which was why I stayed away from the arrogant bad boy with tattoos and a rap sheet.
Until I couldn’t.
Until we traded favors, and I owed him three months of my life. I never thought I would end up in his bed, and when I did, I had to remind myself that he hated me as much as I hated him.
Until I didn’t.

Zepp Hunt was no prince, and I absolutely refused to be his damsel in distress…

REVIEW

Wow! I'm always been a big fan of this duo, I love every books that they written, own or collaboration, don't mind because they have this magic in creating a world and building up the right character for their story. And once I'd saw that's they are releasing a Angsty bully romance which I'm a sucker of, I am so thrilled💯.

So I literally finished reading this book now, and dear god I'd devoured every page of the book, I'm so glad that this is a full length novel.

Zeppelin Hunt is your typical asshole brooding big tattooed male character that you can't help to fall in love with despite of his reputation. Then Monroe James is this bad ass, sassy don't give a shit persona that I really dig in for my female character. This two both came from the wrong side of the track.

Roe being a white trash and Zepp being a bad boy in all sense.

What I love most in this book, is the author really invest a time to build the relationship bet the MC. How the angst and tension executed well and how the story dive in as well for the supporting characters, how they role being value, plus I always find myself laughing all the funny banters and dialogues bein thrown in the book. ♥️

Zeppelin Hunt's character are one of those you did not expect or will not consider to be a book boyfriend. But man once you get to know and get into depth of his character you will find yourself rooting for him. And as for Monroe I can't say enough for me she's a perfect match for him, no doubt. 💯

No Prince, highly recommended, a great read and I'd say this will definitely in my top reads for this year. And if your looking for something angsty, dark and bully romance that will knock you out, this one is for you. 👍

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 BOOK REVIEW: Evil Love by Ella Fields

(Nightingale 1)

Author: Ella Fields

Released Date: September 3rd, 2020

Source: Goodreads

There was a time Jude Delouxe didn’t hate me, and I’m fairly certain it was when he didn’t know I existed.



Senior year, I finally caught his eye long enough to throw word vomit at him like the obsessed teenage girl I was.

That was then.
You see, the most wanted guy in school blamed me for losing his second chance with his girlfriend. Ex-girlfriend? Whatever. Point is, the Adonis loved to hate me.



It wasn’t my fault he’d followed me. It wasn’t my fault he’d stared too long and stood a little too close, just daring me to accomplish my wildest dreams.

And it most certainly wasn’t my fault his ex-girlfriend arrived when he’d decided to kiss me back.



Then the cruelty began. 
I’d thought I could handle it, so long as his lips kept gracing mine and he kept giving me more scorching firsts.
Until he took it too far, and all his carefully kept secrets blew open the doors to a brand new world. A world he was all too familiar with. 


Obsession became loathing and fear replaced naivety as Jude was forced to hold my hand and help me navigate a secret society rife with sin and debauchery—the crème de la crème of Peridot Island.

If I wasn’t careful, I’d do more than lose what remained of my heart. My first love and greatest foe wouldn’t be satisfied until he’d devoured my soul, too.

REVIEW

Evil Love (Nightingale 1) Ella Fields Forgive me for falling in love with you the wrong way. This was okay. I mean the writing style is good, like the representation, the initial plot is quite interesting - - unrequited love, I'm just not a big fan of the execution. I understand the title is self explanatory. Characterization wise was fine. I felt connected somehow with Jude and Fern chemistry/non existent relationship but not so much, perhaps IMO atleast Jude's devil may care attitude overshadows the romance arc plot . And for Fern I like her but at the same time hates her. This is an Enemies-to-Lovers turns marriage of convenience trope, I did not expect the latter though. Overall this is more on average read for me, did not impressed me or anything, still I would recommend this. Love was evil. It stole, and it harmed, and it left you with your bleeding remains flayed wide for the world to dissect.

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐

 Wicked Devil by Daniela Romero

(Devils of Sun Valley High 1)

Author: Daniela Romero

Released Date: August 24th, 2020

Source: Goodreads

Roman Valdez is the Devil.

He sneers at me.
He hates me.
He wants to hurt me.

Let him try.

He thinks he’s untouchable. The self-appointed Devil of Sun Valley High.
But I’ve already lost everything and everyone I care about.
It’s me he should be afraid of. Not the other way around.
Because I have nothing left to lose, and he can’t break what’s already broken.

At least, that’s what I thought.

But when the Devil begins picking up the pieces, I realize while he might not break me. He can absolutely shatter me, heart and soul.

And I just might let him.

Welcome to Sun Valley High, home of the Red Devils.

 

Roman Valdez is like a drug and I’m desperate to get my fix, all the while praying I don’t develop an addiction after just one hit.

This girl is it for me. She’s not just my beginning, she’s my end.

“I’m broken,”

“Let me pick up all your broken pieces and put you back together. Let me be your anchor when you’re lost and the world keeps spinning around you.” 

 

RATING:  ⭐⭐⭐⭐

BOOK REVIEW: Tell Me Pretty Lies by Charleigh Rose

(Standalone New Adult Bully Romance)

Author: Charleigh Rose

Released Date: April 5th, 2020

Source: Goodreads

Three things my mother acquired when she became engaged:

1. A brand new Tiffany's ring.
2. A lavish home on Heartbreak Hill.
3. Three privileged stepsons.


The last thing I expected was to fall for one of them, least of all Thayer Ames.
Beautiful, brooding, and untouchable.
I knew it was a bad idea. He warned me himself.
But he was a thunderstorm, and I never could resist the rain.
It was perfect…
Until it wasn’t.
One night was all it took for our world to crumble, leaving only secrets and lies between us.
Now, I have to face him again, but the boy I used to know has become the man who loves to hate me.

REVIEW

This is my third book read by Charleigh Rose, and I like it as expected. Shayne and Thayer romance is the perfect mirror of love to hate /bully romance. The level of angst, the push and pull relationship and the off the chart chemistry. I just wish the Epilogue wasn't rushed, I feel like there should be more, and I get that there's a second book coming, It's just that I am not contented, it should be a five star read if its not for those reason. Overall, this was an awesome read. I'm thrill for Holden book. RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐