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Twisted Pine Academy #1
Twisted Lies
The series is complete! Addictive. Steamy. The series you can't put down! Binge read all four books now! "You don’t belong here." That’s what they said when I showed up at Twisted Pine Academy. As if I wanted to be there. I’d do anything to go back to my life in New York instead of living in California with my egomaniac uncle and his spoiled-rotten sons. The only good thing about being here is Jackson. Hot-as-hell and filthy rich, he ditched Twisted Pine to play football for Legion, the rival public school. Now everyone at Twisted Pine hates him, especially my cousin, Braden, which makes me want Jackson even more. Braden rules Twisted Pine and everyone in it. If Braden finds out I’m with Jackson, he’ll use his power to ruin me. Let him try. My loyalty is with Jackson, and I won’t let anyone tear us apart. Together we’re going to take down Braden and his kingdom at Twisted Pine. They think I don’t belong there? I don’t. But now that I’m here….watch out. Contains dark themes and coarse language intended for a mature audience.
300 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 26, 2019
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Kai Juniper
18 books113 followersI write about hot-as-sin guys and the badass girls that love them.
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July 11, 2020
Wanting to get back into reading bully romance as I had stepped away from it, I decided to pick up Twisted Lies by Kai Juniper. In this book, we meet Rumour Bennett whose mother has just passed away. Seeing as her dad is in rehab, she has no-one but her uncle to be her guardian. Now Rumour is leaving everything she has ever known including her boyfriend Axel and headed to LA to live with her uncle Brody and his two sons. When she arrives, she is in for a surprise as she has now gone into a life filled with wealth and celebrities and a private school - Twisted Pine Academy. While in town, she meets Jackson Novak and the sparks fly but things won't be easy as turns out that Jackson is arch-enemies with Braden - Rumour's cousin as it turns out that a few people have passed away and it seems that it surrounds both Braden and Jackson. I have to admit, I had hoped to find out more about Rumour's dad as it seems he isn't actually in Rehab and is now a mystery and also I didn't quite like the way that Brody treated the maid and glad that Rumour and Axel broke up as hated the way he treated her. I am now curious to read Book #2 as I hope to find out more about her Rumour's dad.
December 20, 2019
I love the idea of this story I just wish the writing was more complex and fluid.
Hoping for it in book 2
Hoping for it in book 2
August 23, 2020
My first impression of Rumour wasn't that great. She's okay. Nothing too wacky of a heroine.
Jackson can't tell that Kristen (I can't remember her name or how to spell it) is manipulating him, but he could tell Braden was manipulating Rumour. Man, and I thought he was smart.
Zero chemistry. Very platonic.
Also, Rumour has no reason to do Braden so dirty. Like I get he's not the nicest dude in the world, but he never did her dirty. Rumour is just Jackson's cannon fodder at this point.
Discontinue? Probably.
I mean, I only really read it because I liked the cover. And the synopsis kinda intrigued me because I've been wanting to read a high school themed story for a while.
Jackson can't tell that Kristen (I can't remember her name or how to spell it) is manipulating him, but he could tell Braden was manipulating Rumour. Man, and I thought he was smart.
Zero chemistry. Very platonic.
Also, Rumour has no reason to do Braden so dirty. Like I get he's not the nicest dude in the world, but he never did her dirty. Rumour is just Jackson's cannon fodder at this point.
Discontinue? Probably.
I mean, I only really read it because I liked the cover. And the synopsis kinda intrigued me because I've been wanting to read a high school themed story for a while.
March 2, 2021
One Dimensional
Didn't get very far past meeting the first cousin. Poor world building, no real idea of what some of the characters even look like so far. Not sure the author has ever been to New York City, as they somehow deduced that because there are skyscrapers there's not really any sun?! Does one not know how living on a rotating globe works when it comes to the position of the sun? Rumor is completely unlikable, and obnoxious. It seems she mourns her mother through words and not behaviors. Or is this possibly an attempt at stereotyping New Yorkers? Not sure... The writing is lazy. Not interested.
Didn't get very far past meeting the first cousin. Poor world building, no real idea of what some of the characters even look like so far. Not sure the author has ever been to New York City, as they somehow deduced that because there are skyscrapers there's not really any sun?! Does one not know how living on a rotating globe works when it comes to the position of the sun? Rumor is completely unlikable, and obnoxious. It seems she mourns her mother through words and not behaviors. Or is this possibly an attempt at stereotyping New Yorkers? Not sure... The writing is lazy. Not interested.
October 26, 2020
Poor N.Y Girl, forced to move to Cali, Uncovers Family Secrets
Rumor Bennett is shipped off to go to an expense, prestigious, new school, while having to live with her guardian (Uncle Brock, well known T.V actor and her two male cousins, Braden and Trystan)
Rumor, while dealing with separation from her boyfriend, Axel, and the sudden death of her artist mother, is absolutely disgusted with her new life in La Jolla, CA.
Her cousins hate her, her Uncle Brock, is a self absorbed, Hollywood celebrity, desperate for more fame,and her father is (allegedly) in rehab, and not in communication.
However, not everyone is how the seem.
It appears everyone is harbouring secrets and telling half truths.
Is there anyone that Rumor can trust?
Maybe her hot neighbour, Jackson will be able to help or, is he the biggest secret holder of them all.
Great story with interesting plot. Rich and famous scratching each other’s back to achieve more power. Perhaps even murders.
Rumor is a well crafted female lead, even though I would just wish she’d stop as,ing sooo many QUESTIONS!
Yeah, she’s a bit of a busy body. She really Nancy Drewing in this book. Gettin, upon everyone’s business.
She’s also a bit of a hot head. Which gets her into a lot of trouble.
But, overall a promising start to what could be a good series.
Rumor Bennett is shipped off to go to an expense, prestigious, new school, while having to live with her guardian (Uncle Brock, well known T.V actor and her two male cousins, Braden and Trystan)
Rumor, while dealing with separation from her boyfriend, Axel, and the sudden death of her artist mother, is absolutely disgusted with her new life in La Jolla, CA.
Her cousins hate her, her Uncle Brock, is a self absorbed, Hollywood celebrity, desperate for more fame,and her father is (allegedly) in rehab, and not in communication.
However, not everyone is how the seem.
It appears everyone is harbouring secrets and telling half truths.
Is there anyone that Rumor can trust?
Maybe her hot neighbour, Jackson will be able to help or, is he the biggest secret holder of them all.
Great story with interesting plot. Rich and famous scratching each other’s back to achieve more power. Perhaps even murders.
Rumor is a well crafted female lead, even though I would just wish she’d stop as,ing sooo many QUESTIONS!
Yeah, she’s a bit of a busy body. She really Nancy Drewing in this book. Gettin, upon everyone’s business.
She’s also a bit of a hot head. Which gets her into a lot of trouble.
But, overall a promising start to what could be a good series.
January 17, 2020
The story has a good plot it’s just sooo slow and way too repetitive!! We read and scene and then Rumor repeats the conversation verbatim to whoever she’s in the next scene with and this happens through the whole book into book 2 and also 3. Sooo frustrating!!
The inconsistencies are many and it has some grammar issues also I just really needed the writing to be less juvenile more meat to the story.
I also think that there has been more than just Rumors POV that would’ve helped the story be more interesting.
I think the author has talent I hope she continues to grow as a writer.
The inconsistencies are many and it has some grammar issues also I just really needed the writing to be less juvenile more meat to the story.
I also think that there has been more than just Rumors POV that would’ve helped the story be more interesting.
I think the author has talent I hope she continues to grow as a writer.
August 26, 2020
A step above white bread, so like, raisin bread?
Ngl it was pretty boring and I couldn't quite like the hero even though he seemed like an alright guy.
I skipped to the last chapter of the second book since I already uploaded it to my playbooks and, it was more interesting than the entirety of this one.
A book doesn't need to be funny to be good, but if the only enjoyment I'm getting is laughing at the book and making my own jokes it's not that good.
Ngl it was pretty boring and I couldn't quite like the hero even though he seemed like an alright guy.
I skipped to the last chapter of the second book since I already uploaded it to my playbooks and, it was more interesting than the entirety of this one.
A book doesn't need to be funny to be good, but if the only enjoyment I'm getting is laughing at the book and making my own jokes it's not that good.
December 1, 2019
Loved it
Can't wait for the next one. love the drama but would like to see more thoughts from the other characters and hope it has a good plot twist ....love those !!!
Can't wait for the next one. love the drama but would like to see more thoughts from the other characters and hope it has a good plot twist ....love those !!!
January 1, 2020
Wow
I enjoyed this fast paced read. The storyline is mysterious, intriguing and in a way sexy because of Jackson. This is a must read
I enjoyed this fast paced read. The storyline is mysterious, intriguing and in a way sexy because of Jackson. This is a must read
July 25, 2020
Brilliant
10 ☆ such a brilliant story couldn't put it down read in a day lol cannot wait for book to so much tensions excitement loved it
10 ☆ such a brilliant story couldn't put it down read in a day lol cannot wait for book to so much tensions excitement loved it
August 13, 2020
A read that is hard to put down. If you like suspense and mystery skipping the supernatural this is the book. I wonder who is the one telling the truth?
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April 22, 2021
As of book one I love the series
December 14, 2023
⭐️⭐️
One-dimensional. Boring. Slow. Poorly edited. I liked Rumor’s character okay, but that was about all I liked.
One-dimensional. Boring. Slow. Poorly edited. I liked Rumor’s character okay, but that was about all I liked.
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