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Hidden Creek High #3

Hidden Creek Darkness

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Most hate girl in hch? #check 
Most feared girl in hch? #check
Turning friends into enemies on a daily basis? #check
Realizing everything I thought I knew and loved is a f*cking lie? #triplecheck

Someone is after me.

And in typical Hidden Creek High fashion, the list of 'suspects' is deeper than my feelings for Wes.

Oh, he's on that list too, trust me.

He swears by his promise to protect me.
But when things get worse, he's darker than I ever thought possible.
I live in a world where friends are enemies and enemies are friends.
And just when I think I'm about to figure it out, I'm the one being accused of something insane.

All because I was the good girl who fell for the bad boy.

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WARNING: Hidden Creek High (#hch) is a young adult / new adult series filled with everything you've been asking for in a series that's wild, hot, fun, and crazy... it's recommended for mature readers because of cursing and 'certain scenes' ;) 
In other words, if that sh*t bothers, stay away. But seriously... you're already here, don't stay away. START READING NOW. 

257 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 15, 2019

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Profile Image for Jessie.
209 reviews19 followers
July 13, 2019
A Roller Coaster of Emotions

The drama continued in this third installment and more secrets are discovered. Family secrets, rebel guys fights, and much more of Aira and Wes.
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686 reviews128 followers
June 15, 2019
“Secrets. Lies.Love. “
The intense drama continues and I’m Here For It!!!!!
I could not put it down. More twists and turns. More enemies. More danger. More fights. More family and friend drama. More Secrets.
And Cliffhanger!!! Jaxson is killing me. 😍
Loved all things Hidden Creek.
I need book 4 now.

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Profile Image for Jennifer.
1,572 reviews
June 10, 2019
WOW!!! The third book does not disappoint, tears, laughter included!!! Wes doesn't care that Aira said they are done, he will never be done protecting her or loving her. Everything seems to be crashing down around them both. Aira has to deal with the fallout from another one of Ryland's power plays, her mother shows up in town, Wes's father has no plans of leaving town and the intruge around his father, hot parts and the secrets they are all trying to keep start to take a toll. Through all the self destructive things they both are doing, they can't deny the love they have for each other. Just when you think, OK, things could be looking up for them, Aira finds out a bombshell of a secret about her father.....OMG...I can't wait for the 4th book!
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197 reviews8 followers
June 30, 2019
This series just keeps on giving!

What?! What did I just read?! I do not know how he does it but Jaxson Kidman keeps up the suspense and thrills effortlessly in his Hidden Creek High Novels. Not only that but with each subsequent book he kicks it up several notches. Wes, Aira and the gang are still trying to uncover certain dark goings on in Hidden and while some of them do get answered even more spectacular revelations come to light. Baseball bats at the ready...it’s about to go down! I simply cannot get enough of this series and cannot wait for book four! An absolute master of his craft, Jaxson Kidman brings to life the residents of Hidden in a way you will never forget. Outstanding!
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33 reviews2 followers
June 16, 2019
Here we are again.. I'm stunned.. Amazing read!!

Book 3 in the #hch series.. I seriously don't know where to begin.. Wes and Aira, one hell of a couple they have this intense, all consuming love, want and need for each other. It has more twists and turns than the latest, biggest roller-coaster at Six Flags!! I strongly urge you to read this and if you are new to this please start at the beginning with Hidden Creek Love then Hidden Creek Secrets before you read this one! You need to read them in order. Jaxson has blown me away yet again with this ending. I did not see that coming!! This is one of the many things that makes Jaxson a fantastic writer, he brings you into the heart and soul of his characters, you can't help but to love them, to feel their joy, their pain, their love. I'm just speechless and silently cussing him out for the end but come June 30th Hidden Creek Forever will be released. I urge you to read this and then jump over and pre-order the final chapter of #hch and #WesandAira.. I already did, you should and what are you waiting for.. Go get this, read it I promise you will be climbing the walls like the rest of us for the next book. Jaxson, if I could give you a 100 stars for these 3 books I would.. Love it and you for all you give us in your writings.
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395 reviews71 followers
June 8, 2019
HIDDEN CREEK DARKNESS (Hidden Creek High #3) Jaxson Kidman

#arc #hch #highschooldrama #bully #secrets #deceit #angst #cliffhanger #emotional

POV:Dual 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"All because I was the good girl who fell for the bad boy."

Had me hooked again. Only made me cry a few times. Then laughing. Then surprised.
Leading off where HIDDEN CREEK LOVE left off.
Aira is finding it hard to cope.
So she's trying to distance herself off, irritated even, with how events have unfolded.
Thinking she's to blame of being the problem of the shifting of dynamics between everyone.

"Now I had to protect myself...no matter what." ~ Aira

With her and Wes no longer together. Wes is still keeping his promise to Aira about keeping her safe in Hidden and from the people in it. Even though he still loves her. And she loves him. He doesn't feel that he's worthy of her. She just wants Wes around, she feels safe around him.

Plus there's someone leaving threatening notes for Aira, making her feel more isolated. And not wanting Wes involved.
But Wes and crew get involved with trying to find out who's behind it.

The banter around Cherry's dinner table with Wes, Walker, Ryker and family is brilliant!
Love Cherry. Takes no shit attitude. Knows how and when to strike.

The comedic relief throughout is great! The guys and the girls, they all mix well.

Ryland is just stirring it, wanting to see how things pan out. But when he tells Aira something. I didn't see that one coming.
West is a creepy nuisance. He creeps Aira (and me) out. Hoping he gets brought down a peg or two!

Really want to see Jett and Julia get together.

There's still who set fire to Airas house, with her and her Mother in it.
Is that connected to who's after Aira?

This was another gripping conclusion. Jaxson is doing a great job of this series. Loving it!
The twists and turns.
That cliffhanger though!
Blindsided me!
Needing HIDDEN CREEK FOREVER #hch 4, like, RIGHT NOW!! Coming 30th June!

*I received an Arc copy in exchange for an honest review*
Profile Image for Penny.
389 reviews5 followers
June 15, 2019
Best series ever

I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars. It deserves so much more. This new series is blowing my mind. After cliffhangers from the first two books we finally get some answers in Hidden Creek Darkness. I felt myself getting so pissed off at times. And so hurt at other times. Jaxson Kidman is an amazing writer who has you feeling every emotion these characters are feeling. But with this book it feels so much more intense. Through most of the book you can tell Wes and Aira love each other. I can Feel Wes's anger building as one thing after another happens with Aira. I highly recommend this complete series. You will be pulled in from the beginning. The first chapter will pull you in and not let you go until the end. Such an emotional rollercoaster. You will laugh one moment and the next you will be crying or maybe even pissed off. This town has so many secrets. It feels like everyone is out to get Aira since she came back to town. She has been dealt a tough life. Her parents don't seem to care about her. Other students seem like they are all out to get her because she is with Wes. All Wes wants to do is protect her. And he will do ANYTHING to protect her. Aira becomes a much stronger person in this book. Hurry and purchase this book. Take yourself back in time to your high school years. Remember the parties, the rumors, the cliques, your first love, the good, and the bad times. This book goes so far beyond anything just rumors. Fall in love with Wes and Aira. You will want to get to know more about other characters as well like Emma, Jett, Julia, Noelle, and even Mika and Ryland. Don't miss out on an amazing story
132 reviews
June 15, 2019
Secrets, Love, and DARKNESS

Part III of Wes, Aira and the crew continues with Aira taking some hints from Emma in the bad bitch department. She is creating her own way on the surface while secretly needing Wes now more than ever. Wes is a step away and still protecting Aira even if from afar. There are more secrets revealed, and the villain(s) May or May not be who you suspected.

Jaxson brings you in again for a front row seat to the drama that unfolds in Hidden, with his creative but realistic thinking and writing. He grabs you from beginning to end. The series is relatable, dramatic, and I can’t wait for the next book #HCF. An absolutely amazing book in an even more amazing series!
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106 reviews
June 15, 2019
Phenomenal read!!!
If I could give this story more than 5 stars, I most definitely would. I found myself quickly devouring this book. I just couldn't set it down, and this book 3 does not disappoint! Love found Wes and Aira again, they couldn’t stay broken up. Great addition to the series. I highly recommend this book! And an unexpected development happens at the end it will leave you with a cliff hanger about Aira’s father. I absolutely loved reading this book. In this series this has to be my favorite. I couldn't put it down once I started reading. The story was full of mystery and excitement all at the same time. All the characters were wonderfully written. This is an absolute definite must read that you won’t want to miss out on.
Profile Image for Lisa.
20 reviews
June 15, 2019
Wow! The secrets keep on coming, twisting the lives of the residents of Hidden Creek, their stories never simple.

Jaxson has continued the story of Wes and Aira in a tale that has tension, angst, intrigue and passion. Secrets and lies threaten their relationship, their friendships and their lives.

Seemingly never getting any answers, Aira has never felt more alone and when threats start to make her fear for her life, she starts to question everything.

Wes, meanwhile, is determined to protect Aira, fighting anyone or anything that presents itself as a threat.

A page turner, that you won’t be able to put down. Book three has not disappointed, it certainly keeps you on the edge of your seat, waiting to see what else is in store.

My only negative .... that cliffhanger Jaxson!! 🖤
Profile Image for Debi Williams.
2,585 reviews5 followers
June 8, 2019
First, tell me why 5 stars is all you can give a book. Because this book or in this case this series so far deserves a whole lot more. Jaxson Kidman takes you back to high school. Has you remembering all the emotions, being angry, happy, crying, laughing and falling in love. Hidden Creek series keeps getting better and better. I don’t like giving spoilers because you won’t read the book. In all honesty reading the book is where you find all your answers. Jaxson Kidman does that in his books and he has not disappointed yet. All I can say is READ the BOOKS
Profile Image for Coleen Walton.
73 reviews
June 15, 2019
Phenomenal read!!


Hidden Creek Darkness is the much anticipated 3rd book in the Hidden Creek High series by Jaxson Kidman. It will have you sitting on the edge of your seat, biting your nails, throughout the entire read! Just when you think there can’t be anymore dark secrets or twists in the story, Jaxson throws in not one, but multiple more!! It’s like a Scooby-Doo mystery on steroids! Think the questions are all answered by the end of the book? Guess again!! Jaxson once again has you cursing his name as he leaves you with the mother of all cliffhangers!! Well played Mr. Kidman!!

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33 reviews3 followers
June 7, 2019
Jaxson Kidman, I think we should call you the Riddler lol! You give the answers that we seek, expose the secrets we want to know, then you cause us to question again. The Hidden Creek series just gets better and better, I definitely found this book to be the darkest, and the best so far. I'm not going to give any spoilers, sorry everyone I don't believe in doing that. But I will say, if you loved the first two books, you will definitely love this.
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1,299 reviews22 followers
June 15, 2019
How could things possibly get worse?

Wes and Aira are still at odds, still maneuvering, still falling apart. They may no longer be a couple but Wes still continues his vigil over Aira. She keeps pushing him away even though she desires his protection. Shadows continue to stir the pot, occasionally shattering it. Aira begins to bare her fangs as Wes continues to break all the rules. There are times I'm not sure who is friend or foe.

We finally begin to get glimpses and answers to some ofour questions. But as we do, Aira begins to turn a bit cold, vicious at times.

This couple has not traveled an easy path but then again, they haven't attempted to either. Secondary characters are becoming intriguing as well. Anxiously awaiting Book 4 to find out the answers to our burning questions.
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11 reviews
June 11, 2019
WOW Just WOW!! What a cliffhanger!! I love this series just when you think you have it all figured out Jaxson throws another twist to the story. Can't wait to read the final book in this series, it keeps getting better and better! This book will have you speechless with betrayal, lies, jealousy and SO MUCH DRAMA! Jaxson Kidman as an author keeps getting better and better with each story he tells. Start reading this series today YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!
1,250 reviews4 followers
June 16, 2019
All I Can Say Is WOW!

This is the 3rd installment of the Hidden Creek series. Jaxson Kidman does not disappoint!
There so much going on, fist fights, girl fights, drag racing, fulfillment of revenge, drunken parties, stalking, surfing, some secrets revealed , parents returning to Hidden Creek.. Oh and a cliffhanger which all will be answered in the final book!. Hidden Creek Forever can't come soon enough. Love this series!
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1,313 reviews12 followers
June 11, 2019
HIDDEN CREEK DARKNESS (Hidden Creek High Book #3) By Jaxson Kidman
This is the oh so satisfying continuation of the popular Hidden Creek Series. I absolutely am loving this series! Jaxson Kidman has such a gift with words you almost feel like you are standing next to Weslee, Aria and their friends. He always brings the full deal to the table in these books, angst, turmoil, chemistry, great dialog, intrigue, banter, and suspense. He delivers some of the answers to secrets we have REALLY wanted to know, while bringing us more secrets that cliffhanger to the next book. You know you are reading a really great book when you slow down reading the last pages as you do not want it to end. I am saddened that I have longer to wait until the next installment. This is certainly a 5 star read!
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222 reviews8 followers
June 13, 2019
“I needed him more than ever.” Things are heating up at HCH. Airs and Wes, have broken up, but still appear to be drawn together. Lines are being drawn between the groups. Who is sending Aira those notes? Who pups have burned down her house and why? What’s going on with West? Is he really there to help, or is he just making problems for the shop? What about Ryland? Why is he so enamored of Aira? What about Mika? Who was the father? There is just much going on in this book, information that we need to figure out what’s going on. Bring on the final book-can’t wait to find out all of the secrets from HCH!
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1,125 reviews35 followers
December 22, 2019
Wow! Another amazing part of this series

This story is so addicting. Making you want more. Needing to read more about this story. More about these character. Needing that perfect ending. We do get left with yet another cliffhanger. Leaving you with no other option than to continue reading.
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242 reviews2 followers
June 10, 2019
This being the 3rd book in the HCH series follows Wes and Aira's story. I loved the first 2, this ones good but not as good as the first two. It does however have a few big secrets revealed that will need to be known to follow with the story. I do recommend reading it!
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153 reviews6 followers
June 16, 2019
OMFG!!!

I had a feeling it was going to be him that burned the house down but daham did not see it coming that way. The next book cannot get here fast enough to find out why he did it. Love this series.
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373 reviews2 followers
June 8, 2019
Another amazing book from jaxson. In HCD you finally get some answers but leads on to another mystery and it's now made me want to read book 4 like now!! This series is so addictive to read. You have blown my mind jaxson with this series.
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333 reviews5 followers
June 11, 2019
Absolutely love this series. Each book gets better and better. So can’t wait to get my hands on book 4. I definitely recommend this author and this book.
6 reviews
June 11, 2019
Another outstanding book by Jaxson Kidman. Book 3 didn’t disappoint. As with all of Jaxson’s books I couldn’t put it down. I look forward to seeing this series expand past book 4.
18 reviews
June 16, 2019
Loving this series. Can't wait for the next book

The author keeps you guessing. The prologue gives you a bit more insight on what may happen next but you still need to wait for the next book. One mystery is solved but another takes it's place!
2,784 reviews15 followers
June 15, 2019
A great series

Wes and Aira continues in Hidden Creek Darkness. This young adult series is very intriguing and intense from the very beginning. The characters and scenarios are very captivating. Jaxson Kidman has outdone himself once again.
282 reviews
June 16, 2019
Amazing Series

This series gets is so addictive! High School Love and Drama, Old Love, New Love, Hate, Desire, Friendships and lots more. Well done Jaxson Kidman this series has had me hooked from the start due the depth of the characters in it. Congratulations 10/10.
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5 reviews
June 16, 2019
Wow

I can’t wait for the fourth book. Also secretly hoping Noel gets hers! She’s just a off chick. Amazing writing had me hooked off the bat. Wow just wow!
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698 reviews5 followers
January 19, 2020
Man oh man. Just when you think you've got it all figured out, BAMM you learn something new. On to the next!
173 reviews1 follower
June 14, 2019
Jackson you have done it again.

From start to finish you had me.... couldn't put it down, absoulty loved it... I don't want to put any spoilers in my review... How the characters have grown and come together is great.
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