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Rebels of Ridgecrest High #3
The Game
Hunter
I have a secret. One that will change everything. I made a deal, one I wont back out of. Only time has run out, and they will all know soon enough.
Jace
She forgave me…but it’s not a simple as “I’m sorry.” I’m used to saying those words and all is forgiven. But this is Mila Hart… nothing's ever gonna be easy with her. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Roman
I made a mess of my life before she came back, and it follows me still. Only now. I’m not alone fighting my demons and I have something worth fighting for.
Mila
Freaking butterflies…
I have a secret. One that will change everything. I made a deal, one I wont back out of. Only time has run out, and they will all know soon enough.
Jace
She forgave me…but it’s not a simple as “I’m sorry.” I’m used to saying those words and all is forgiven. But this is Mila Hart… nothing's ever gonna be easy with her. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Roman
I made a mess of my life before she came back, and it follows me still. Only now. I’m not alone fighting my demons and I have something worth fighting for.
Mila
Freaking butterflies…
274 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 1, 2024
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January 17, 2023
good characters don’t save bad grammar
I really wanted to like this more than I did. I enjoyed the first two books, despite the underdeveloped plots, but this one was just riddled with spelling and grammar errors to the point it was difficult to read. The structure of this book and the lack of editing is very frustrating. I’ll probably still read the next book when it is released because I’m invested in the characters at this point, but I sure hope Harper invests in an editor first.
I really wanted to like this more than I did. I enjoyed the first two books, despite the underdeveloped plots, but this one was just riddled with spelling and grammar errors to the point it was difficult to read. The structure of this book and the lack of editing is very frustrating. I’ll probably still read the next book when it is released because I’m invested in the characters at this point, but I sure hope Harper invests in an editor first.
September 13, 2023
I WAS going to mark this as a two star because of the HORRIBLE grammar and missing words as well as missing capitals but that ending knocked it down to a less than one star.
It corresponded ZERO sense.
Like, no sense at all.
There WAS zero build up. No lead. Nothing.
NO FRIGGIN REASON either.
Totally ruined the book for me.
It corresponded ZERO sense.
Like, no sense at all.
There WAS zero build up. No lead. Nothing.
NO FRIGGIN REASON either.
Totally ruined the book for me.
November 8, 2022
These characters, I love them. I have to admit I am holding out for Roman, how can you not love a damaged bad boy.
March 28, 2023
Mila has two boys in her corner who she trusts implicitly. But there are two other boys who know nothing of the lies and stories that the three of them have concocted in order to survive. But if she is to keep pursuing the boys who give her butterflies she is going to have to let Asher and Jace in on the secrets. Roman is being blackmailed by a mafia boss and the cover-up of Roman's father's death. If the boys care for Mila as much as they say will they be able to keep their secret?
Add to that the fact that Jace and Asher have made it their mission to become one of Mila's boyfriends. Jace knows he messed up by torturing Mila the way he did when he was angry with her. Using her arch-nemesis to hurt her was the worst thing he could have done. And now, while he is forgiven, he has to earn her trust back. He will forever be an outside until she decides to give him a kiss to signal that he is one of her boys. Asher steps up to help Mila in a very tough situation and in turn ended up defending and protecting her other boys as well. He proved to Mila that he was not just out to keep her safe but also to guard all those who have pieces of her heart. Will Mila finally let Jace and Archer in?
This book was so unbelievably choppy. The issues that had been plaguing them throughout the series just get solved in a matter of a few chapters. The characters and their actions start to not make any sense at all. Like Mila's dad finding out about her multiple boyfriends and grounding her only to un-ground her a little later for no reason what-so-ever. Or even the fact that the father who wanted to have a place in his daughter's life so badly when she returned but then spent so much time away with his girlfriend that they had ZERO time together. I know the parental characters just got in the way of the romance but at least make his reason for disappearing plausible.
Add to that the copious spelling, grammatical and just sentence structure issues and it was very hard to keep my focus. In one scene there was an entirely different word in place of another during a sex scene which just completely killed the whole mood of the scene for me. I just rolled my eyes, set the book aside and went back to it when I had more patience.
I didn't like how little this book progressed the story. It literally just threw out all the old antagonistic events and characters and created a whole new one that we don't even discover until the last page because... of course, there has to be a cliffhanger. Probably wise because if there hadn't been I probably would have stopped at this book and not carried on to the next one as I plan to.
In summary, this could have been better by a lot if the author had put a little more effort into the story or gave it a cursory once over.
January 30, 2023
UGH!! I hate this cliff hanger. There is enough drama started with Asher and the Alessandro Amato (both additions that I appreciate), her mother did not need to be brought back into it. Hell, I'd be happy if Jace wasn't in the book anymore. I feel like Roman, I'm possessive over the main boys (Hunter, Roman, and Asher) and I don't need any other characters!
I'm also annoyed that this book didn't pick up right where the last cliffhanger left us. How time passes in this book just doesn't make sense. Just when situations start getting interesting, the book skips several days.
This plot line is so unbelievable but I need the next book to come out ASAP. I'm invested in the characters, but not the plot.
I'm also annoyed that this book didn't pick up right where the last cliffhanger left us. How time passes in this book just doesn't make sense. Just when situations start getting interesting, the book skips several days.
This plot line is so unbelievable but I need the next book to come out ASAP. I'm invested in the characters, but not the plot.
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June 27, 2024
Demasiado apresurado, sucedieron tantas cosas diferentes y nada se explicó bien.
January 20, 2023
Have been waiting for this release. Devoured it. But hate the cliff hanger. Things were just getting better for them and now this new problem across the country...??!! 😡 And I have to wait....again.
January 30, 2023
Please fire your editor! Or hire one?! The first 2 books were great and had lots of character building and decent conversation. This one felt like a major departure from the author’s voice in the way it was structured. We didn’t get a lot of new character development but what felt like a lot of rehashing/recapping. Not counting the numerous grammatical and editing errors it felt like she totally rushed this one and phoned it in. I will read the next book because I love these characters but I really hope we go back to the way the other books were written.
January 26, 2023
This series is still so much fun but this installment felt kind of weird. It went from a harem of 3 to 4 with hints of a 5th and possibly 6th. I feel like it's not believable and I only really care about Hunter and Roman. The ending was super unexpected so I will for sure read the next one, I just hope it's good.
April 24, 2023
This series started out great, but now I have lost. The plot to smut ratio has gone way too far in the wrong direction for my tastes (3.5 chapters and 3 POVs for 1 scene? That's a lot of pages skipped)
Also, it feels like they're throwing every trope in the book into this story. Even the ridiculous cliffhanger at the end doesn't have me wanting to read the next one.
Also, it feels like they're throwing every trope in the book into this story. Even the ridiculous cliffhanger at the end doesn't have me wanting to read the next one.
November 27, 2023
Book: The Game
Read By: Ebook
Author: Belle Harper
Genre: Reverse Harem, Dark Romance
Recommend: Yes
Spice:🌶️️🌶️️🌶️️
< b>Age recommendation: 18-30+ Years
My feelings:
I got introduced to this author after I attended Babe. And let me tell you I love her writing style. This is the 3rd series I have read by her now, and I loved them all.
“You don’t need to be fixed, Roman. That would mean you’re broken, and you’re not. Far from it. Never think that anything is wrong with the way you are, because we don’t. You’re my Roman, and I love you for who you are. You’re all I need. You, me, Hunter.”
Book 3 was great. Now I read some reviews on this one and the last one after I finished the series and I found a lot of what people didn't like I did like.
I was able to see the Hunter twist since book 1. And all the little nest eggs she leaves in the writing from then on are very obvious.
“I'm not sorry, I know you're not either. They’ll understand. They feel it too, what I feel for you. I love you.”
However, here is your warning. If you do not like MMFMM please stop reading the series now. There is nothing worse than people knowing a book has a BI element in it, and then leaving a bad review later when you disliked it. Most Reverse Harem books have a few swords that cross, I Mean it's inventible. I personally love it. And are very happy when it happens.
“Don't cry beautiful, I understand. I love you, and if you want him, then he'll be yours.”
Now the only question I have is can I get a series on the Amato Family?? Cause that guy had me hot and bothered!
“From that day, I knew I would make you mine. And you’re mine Mila. Always.”
I highly recommend it.
Read By: Ebook
Author: Belle Harper
Genre: Reverse Harem, Dark Romance
Recommend: Yes
Spice:🌶️️🌶️️🌶️️
< b>Age recommendation: 18-30+ Years
My feelings:
I got introduced to this author after I attended Babe. And let me tell you I love her writing style. This is the 3rd series I have read by her now, and I loved them all.
“You don’t need to be fixed, Roman. That would mean you’re broken, and you’re not. Far from it. Never think that anything is wrong with the way you are, because we don’t. You’re my Roman, and I love you for who you are. You’re all I need. You, me, Hunter.”
Book 3 was great. Now I read some reviews on this one and the last one after I finished the series and I found a lot of what people didn't like I did like.
I was able to see the Hunter twist since book 1. And all the little nest eggs she leaves in the writing from then on are very obvious.
“I'm not sorry, I know you're not either. They’ll understand. They feel it too, what I feel for you. I love you.”
However, here is your warning. If you do not like MMFMM please stop reading the series now. There is nothing worse than people knowing a book has a BI element in it, and then leaving a bad review later when you disliked it. Most Reverse Harem books have a few swords that cross, I Mean it's inventible. I personally love it. And are very happy when it happens.
“Don't cry beautiful, I understand. I love you, and if you want him, then he'll be yours.”
Now the only question I have is can I get a series on the Amato Family?? Cause that guy had me hot and bothered!
“From that day, I knew I would make you mine. And you’re mine Mila. Always.”
I highly recommend it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 11, 2023
This review is for all three out of four books in this series. This is my first time reading Belle Harper books, and I have to say, her books don't disappoint. For a why chose/enimes to lovers/ friends to lovers kind of book.
(This book talks about a lot of everyday things that can happen, trigger warning: child abuse, talks about gangs/mob, profanity, sexual content, mfm scenes.)
Mila is back in town after four years away. Her mom made her move with her when she left her father. Her mother has always kind of ignored her and been mean to her.
Her besties (Jace, Hunter, and Roman) are still mad at her for not keeping in touch. They have dealt with it in their own ways.
These series go in depth the relationships between friends (Mila & the besties) and how they figure out how to all together. How she learns her dad is dating and she meets her future stepbrother Asher.
A lot of drama unfolds with Roman's dad, and then Roman has to deal like he's always had it (dad's a druggie).
It's definitely a series you don't wanna miss out on! Book three does end on a cliffhanger, but book four comes out February 28th!
Overall rating: 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
Spice: 🌶 🌶 🌶 🌶
(This book talks about a lot of everyday things that can happen, trigger warning: child abuse, talks about gangs/mob, profanity, sexual content, mfm scenes.)
Mila is back in town after four years away. Her mom made her move with her when she left her father. Her mother has always kind of ignored her and been mean to her.
Her besties (Jace, Hunter, and Roman) are still mad at her for not keeping in touch. They have dealt with it in their own ways.
These series go in depth the relationships between friends (Mila & the besties) and how they figure out how to all together. How she learns her dad is dating and she meets her future stepbrother Asher.
A lot of drama unfolds with Roman's dad, and then Roman has to deal like he's always had it (dad's a druggie).
It's definitely a series you don't wanna miss out on! Book three does end on a cliffhanger, but book four comes out February 28th!
Overall rating: 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
Spice: 🌶 🌶 🌶 🌶
July 5, 2023
Another great book in this series! I’m so glad Asher is finally part of the relationship 🙈🫠
I look forward to seeing how this series ends!
I look forward to seeing how this series ends!
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August 4, 2025
Worst editing ever
This book was okay. The amount of spelling and grammatical errors in this book gave me pause. PLEASE find a new editor!!!
This book was okay. The amount of spelling and grammatical errors in this book gave me pause. PLEASE find a new editor!!!
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January 21, 2023DNF 20%
January 11, 2025
This book was slightly more boring than the other two.
I'm really starting to get a bit bored of the fact that Mila can't choose which boy she wants to be with. Therefore, she just keeps adding them her relationship.
I still feel the same way about the characters as I did in the past 2 books. However, I do feel really sorry for hunter. The poor boy was first and has now got to share mila with three other lads.
But I ve said it before, and I ll say it again, this writer knows how to do a cliffhanger.
I'm really starting to get a bit bored of the fact that Mila can't choose which boy she wants to be with. Therefore, she just keeps adding them her relationship.
I still feel the same way about the characters as I did in the past 2 books. However, I do feel really sorry for hunter. The poor boy was first and has now got to share mila with three other lads.
But I ve said it before, and I ll say it again, this writer knows how to do a cliffhanger.
January 16, 2023
Wait..... Wait..... Wait.... Wahhhhh?.....
WHAT..... IN..... THE..... DOUBLE..... FUDGE..... HOCKEY STICKS just happened....
First I want to say that I'm so happy that Mila is adding Asher to her harem. I just love them together. Kind of wish she'd also add Walker, but as long as they stay friends that's alright also.
I'm glad the drama with Jace seems to be over. But I think he still has a long, long, lonnnngggg way to go before I'll even start to like him.
Now I just want to say what in the fudgy double hockey sticks was with that ending? I'm not exactly sure how I feel about it. I feel like it just came out of nowhere & Mrs. Harper was like wham, take this instead. I mean haven't Mila and her guy's been through enough? Not sure if 4 books in this series will be enough after that ending.
Anyways I'm giving this book 4 Stars out of 5 & need book 4 ASAP!!!
WHAT..... IN..... THE..... DOUBLE..... FUDGE..... HOCKEY STICKS just happened....
First I want to say that I'm so happy that Mila is adding Asher to her harem. I just love them together. Kind of wish she'd also add Walker, but as long as they stay friends that's alright also.
I'm glad the drama with Jace seems to be over. But I think he still has a long, long, lonnnngggg way to go before I'll even start to like him.
Now I just want to say what in the fudgy double hockey sticks was with that ending? I'm not exactly sure how I feel about it. I feel like it just came out of nowhere & Mrs. Harper was like wham, take this instead. I mean haven't Mila and her guy's been through enough? Not sure if 4 books in this series will be enough after that ending.
Anyways I'm giving this book 4 Stars out of 5 & need book 4 ASAP!!!
April 22, 2023
I’ve sat here for like five minutes trying to figure out what to write for a review. Like what did I just read? I really wanted to DNF this, but now I am somewhat invested in the characters and want to see what happens.
The only good part of this entire book is the introduction of Alessandro. He is the best. I’d read a book about him.
The story is choppy, the grammar and writing is a miss in this one as well. Overall, this one is a hot mess. I mean they all are, but this one is worse.
And the cliffhanger? C’mon. I’m already over the next book and I haven’t even read it. I mean I will, cause I want to see what the hell happens in this disaster of a series, but man.
The only good part of this entire book is the introduction of Alessandro. He is the best. I’d read a book about him.
The story is choppy, the grammar and writing is a miss in this one as well. Overall, this one is a hot mess. I mean they all are, but this one is worse.
And the cliffhanger? C’mon. I’m already over the next book and I haven’t even read it. I mean I will, cause I want to see what the hell happens in this disaster of a series, but man.
July 27, 2023
Okay so over the past 2 days I’ve been reading this series and this was a let down. There were grammar mistakes and the plot is scattered all over the place. I mean that cliff hanger? Really? That doesn’t make sense. Also even though I like the relationships between the Mila and the boys, the one between her and her dad is a big letdown. Even so, I will read the next in hopes it ties the many loose ends up.
February 12, 2023
What just happened with that ending....
I can't rationalise that ending! This story just got weirder and weirder, and the ending was the icing on the cake. I am not entertained. It just feels like the author is putting a lot of things together to make the story, but its not necessary. Unimpressed with this book.
I can't rationalise that ending! This story just got weirder and weirder, and the ending was the icing on the cake. I am not entertained. It just feels like the author is putting a lot of things together to make the story, but its not necessary. Unimpressed with this book.
May 3, 2023
Horrible
These books are way too drawn out. The amount of grammatical errors make my head hurt. The entire story line is childish and I assumed was written by an actual teenager. I could see it being decent, if written by a better author. But after 3 books, this one being the worst to get through, I cant keep reading. This will officially be my first DNF.
These books are way too drawn out. The amount of grammatical errors make my head hurt. The entire story line is childish and I assumed was written by an actual teenager. I could see it being decent, if written by a better author. But after 3 books, this one being the worst to get through, I cant keep reading. This will officially be my first DNF.
February 3, 2023
Whoever rated this book above a one is seriously mentally disturbed. This series just continuously got worse and the ending just really confirmed my regret for every second I spent reading this book. Like why is everyone in love with this girl she is so selfish????
January 29, 2025
I loved this series so far, because it was so realistic and not over-the-top. Now I am a bit disappointed in how the whole Amato conflict was resolved. Them just storming in there and being helped by the Mafia boss’ son for no gain of his own is unbelievable to me.
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May 2, 2023
DNF---I can't finish. The drama is just...so much...and the angst....I'm sure 18yo me would've LOVED this, but I just can't.
The author worked hard and I'm not trying to say they're a bad writer, it's just not for me
And the butterflies....and the step bro.....I just can't
The author worked hard and I'm not trying to say they're a bad writer, it's just not for me
And the butterflies....and the step bro.....I just can't
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February 12, 2023
não esperava que ela fosse mesmo ficar com todos
wtf was that ending this girl can’t catch a break
wtf was that ending this girl can’t catch a break
July 16, 2023
Trying hard not to be a hater but with the multiple grammer/spelling mistakes and the word 'babe' being used 3 times on half a page, this book is getting hard to read
January 16, 2023
It's ok
I only gave 3 starts cause I'm sorry but I think she is a biatch. I know she is punishing Jase as she should he has been a real royal pain but this has been going on for awhile and she got with Archer 1st when she's loved Jace since they were kids. I dont know. I'm not even sure I will read the final book. I think she is rude disrespectful to throw the relationship like that in his face every chance she can get. He apologized and been working it out with her. I'm all for this step brother stuff because believe it or not it was foreseen in the last book that is was going to happen. But I dont like her attitude apart from all that. She is a major brat. She is strong but she is bullheaded.. to me she isn't any different then Jase. But because he wants her he has to be the one to beg it ridiculous I gave 3 stars cause it isn't to bad. I got through it quickly. I know Jase was an ass but I still felt bad for him. It's like in all books they have a blood bond that isn't suppose to break you apart and yet a girl still breaks you apart. Ruled by the kitty. It's really stereotyping women. That kitty's are magically and destroy people and I guess they do.
I only gave 3 starts cause I'm sorry but I think she is a biatch. I know she is punishing Jase as she should he has been a real royal pain but this has been going on for awhile and she got with Archer 1st when she's loved Jace since they were kids. I dont know. I'm not even sure I will read the final book. I think she is rude disrespectful to throw the relationship like that in his face every chance she can get. He apologized and been working it out with her. I'm all for this step brother stuff because believe it or not it was foreseen in the last book that is was going to happen. But I dont like her attitude apart from all that. She is a major brat. She is strong but she is bullheaded.. to me she isn't any different then Jase. But because he wants her he has to be the one to beg it ridiculous I gave 3 stars cause it isn't to bad. I got through it quickly. I know Jase was an ass but I still felt bad for him. It's like in all books they have a blood bond that isn't suppose to break you apart and yet a girl still breaks you apart. Ruled by the kitty. It's really stereotyping women. That kitty's are magically and destroy people and I guess they do.
January 16, 2023
I wondered how this could possibly get better. It did!
Wow. This foursome of best friends that grew up together are now dealing with real heavy stuff. Mila and Hunter are now a couple, but her love for Roman cannot be denied either. Roman is now on his own since his father was killed. But the Amato family is still forcing him to fight and throw football games to pay his abusive dad's debt.
Now Mila was moved in with her dad's fiancée and her family. Which includes a very hot Asher. He's also made it clear that he also wants Mila. Then there is also Jace, from the original four. He doesn't know if he can do the sharing thing, but says he would do anything to love Mila.
This story is fast moving and totally brings the reader in. I am extremely eager for book 4. Hate cliffhangers because now I have to wait. Seriously, the next book can't get here soon enough! Enjoy
Wow. This foursome of best friends that grew up together are now dealing with real heavy stuff. Mila and Hunter are now a couple, but her love for Roman cannot be denied either. Roman is now on his own since his father was killed. But the Amato family is still forcing him to fight and throw football games to pay his abusive dad's debt.
Now Mila was moved in with her dad's fiancée and her family. Which includes a very hot Asher. He's also made it clear that he also wants Mila. Then there is also Jace, from the original four. He doesn't know if he can do the sharing thing, but says he would do anything to love Mila.
This story is fast moving and totally brings the reader in. I am extremely eager for book 4. Hate cliffhangers because now I have to wait. Seriously, the next book can't get here soon enough! Enjoy
April 20, 2023
Look, I love the characters here, a lot.
Except Jace. Kick rocks, Jace.
I enjoy the story.
I like the side characters and kept wanting to add to the relationship.
And please don’t get me started on my obsession with stepbrother romance. Please.
“But how do you tell the two guys you love, that share you because you can’t choose between them, that your kind-of stepbrother admitted he has feelings, and you’ve worked out that you also have feelings for him, and it freaks you out? A lot.”
— The Game: Rebels of Ridgecrest High (Book 3) by Belle Harper
I love Asher. Well, I love the fun, flirty Asher. And the Asher that can’t hold back.
I love Hunter. Jealous, crazy in love Hunter.
I love Roman. Coming out of his shell and accepting touch, sigh.
Jace. Move along.
This book seemed to have the most grammatical errors of the series and it was pretty distracting. I almost put it down but I needed to know how it ended.
Except Jace. Kick rocks, Jace.
I enjoy the story.
I like the side characters and kept wanting to add to the relationship.
And please don’t get me started on my obsession with stepbrother romance. Please.
“But how do you tell the two guys you love, that share you because you can’t choose between them, that your kind-of stepbrother admitted he has feelings, and you’ve worked out that you also have feelings for him, and it freaks you out? A lot.”
— The Game: Rebels of Ridgecrest High (Book 3) by Belle Harper
I love Asher. Well, I love the fun, flirty Asher. And the Asher that can’t hold back.
I love Hunter. Jealous, crazy in love Hunter.
I love Roman. Coming out of his shell and accepting touch, sigh.
Jace. Move along.
This book seemed to have the most grammatical errors of the series and it was pretty distracting. I almost put it down but I needed to know how it ended.
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