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Apple Valley Academy #1
Hell Week
In a battle with the powerful underground boys club, one damaged girl, has the courage to fight back.
Life at Apple Valley Academy is tough for Lana Green. Students are split under the unspoken categories of the haves and have-not.
The Royals and Honorees.
In order to survive her time at the prestigious prep school, Lana’s tries hard to keep her mouth shut and fly under the radar.
To keep her secret well hidden.
To forget.
Until a chance encounter threatens to shatter her world.
The underground boys society, known as the Savages, rule the halls of Apple Valley Academy in their carefully pressed uniforms.
By night, Royals and Honorees participate in dangerous games in order to gain the coveted spot of top pledges.
Under Jovan Daniels guidance.
Someone Lana thought was different.
And trusted with her innermost fears.
As a new Honoree, avoiding the cruelty of the Savages has only gotten harder.
During initiation week Lana’s caught up in the cruel pranks of the pledges and the top dogs of the underground society.
Since, Jovan the leader of the Savages, unraveled her carefully hidden past.
A past which links them together.
Secrets so damaging, they threaten to ruin them both.
Now Jovan’s hell bent on destroying Lana.
Before the ugly truth comes to light.
She must dig deep within herself to have the courage to own her past. And beat Jovan and his lap dogs at their own games.
And survive Hell Week.
Book One , in a planned trilogy, is not a YA book. This book is recommended to readers over aged eighteen.
*Disclaimer: Contains mature content and themes. Some events portrayed may cause trigger events as sensitive topics are explored and depicted.
Life at Apple Valley Academy is tough for Lana Green. Students are split under the unspoken categories of the haves and have-not.
The Royals and Honorees.
In order to survive her time at the prestigious prep school, Lana’s tries hard to keep her mouth shut and fly under the radar.
To keep her secret well hidden.
To forget.
Until a chance encounter threatens to shatter her world.
The underground boys society, known as the Savages, rule the halls of Apple Valley Academy in their carefully pressed uniforms.
By night, Royals and Honorees participate in dangerous games in order to gain the coveted spot of top pledges.
Under Jovan Daniels guidance.
Someone Lana thought was different.
And trusted with her innermost fears.
As a new Honoree, avoiding the cruelty of the Savages has only gotten harder.
During initiation week Lana’s caught up in the cruel pranks of the pledges and the top dogs of the underground society.
Since, Jovan the leader of the Savages, unraveled her carefully hidden past.
A past which links them together.
Secrets so damaging, they threaten to ruin them both.
Now Jovan’s hell bent on destroying Lana.
Before the ugly truth comes to light.
She must dig deep within herself to have the courage to own her past. And beat Jovan and his lap dogs at their own games.
And survive Hell Week.
Book One , in a planned trilogy, is not a YA book. This book is recommended to readers over aged eighteen.
*Disclaimer: Contains mature content and themes. Some events portrayed may cause trigger events as sensitive topics are explored and depicted.
103 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 29, 2019
About the author
Crimson Cole
2 books25 followersCrimson Cole is the second pen name of an established author in Fantasy and Paranormal Romance, usually with a Reverse Harem twist.
Crimson Cole writes complex, emotionally charged characters in New Adult Fiction, with a psychological thriller, coming of age, edge. Hell Week: A Dark Academy Bully Romance: (Apple Valley Academy Book One) is her debut novel.
When she's not writing you can find her, reading, plotting the next epic romance novel, or in the garden knee deep in dirt and surrounded by home grown vegetables.
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Crimson Cole writes complex, emotionally charged characters in New Adult Fiction, with a psychological thriller, coming of age, edge. Hell Week: A Dark Academy Bully Romance: (Apple Valley Academy Book One) is her debut novel.
When she's not writing you can find her, reading, plotting the next epic romance novel, or in the garden knee deep in dirt and surrounded by home grown vegetables.
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January 13, 2020
Interesting read and alright beginning to the series.
August 30, 2019
Well damn! This book may be short, but let me tell you it will keep you on your toes and in suspense. I need book 2 like now!!! There are so many twists and turns you don't know what is going to happen. I couldn't put this book down. This book is one hell of a ride and I can't wait for book 2 to release.
September 1, 2019
Fantastic start to a new series!
Lana has been through something horrendous and heartbreaking meeting Jovon she feels like they could possibly have something special. Until secrets start to tumble out.
I LOVED their meet-cute I could FEEL their connection and the chemistry that they shared was hot and so sweet.
Crimson Cole writes with such realism and the dialogue is perfect for this age group.
This is a short story novella length but it didn't seem rushed to be me it was a very fleshed out story. I didn't want it to end and I hope future books are a bit longer because I'm loving these characters so far. Cannot wait for book 2!!!
Lana has been through something horrendous and heartbreaking meeting Jovon she feels like they could possibly have something special. Until secrets start to tumble out.
I LOVED their meet-cute I could FEEL their connection and the chemistry that they shared was hot and so sweet.
Crimson Cole writes with such realism and the dialogue is perfect for this age group.
This is a short story novella length but it didn't seem rushed to be me it was a very fleshed out story. I didn't want it to end and I hope future books are a bit longer because I'm loving these characters so far. Cannot wait for book 2!!!
February 6, 2020
Very dramatic
There has to be some suspension of belief but the horrors are so yikes and icky. Makes for good emotional fodder. I wish this wasnt a serial plus i am not really sure how you resolve their conflict
There has to be some suspension of belief but the horrors are so yikes and icky. Makes for good emotional fodder. I wish this wasnt a serial plus i am not really sure how you resolve their conflict
March 12, 2021
Want the next one! Rather short but entertaining all the way
August 28, 2019
4.5 stars
There’s been an abundance of high school bully romances in the last months and sadly many of them are similar. The synopsis of the book was pretty interesting, so I decided to give it a try and I really enjoyed it!
Lana and Jovan’s story is quite intense. They first meet and connect without either of them knowing what is to come. Lana’s past is full of hurt and sadness. When she finally finds a person that speaks to her soul, everything shatters because of the connection between him and her past. I couldn’t believe how fast Jovan’s behavior changed towards her.
This was a first introduction to the story, and I can’t wait for the next book! Hell Week is upon her and it’s game on between them!!!
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There’s been an abundance of high school bully romances in the last months and sadly many of them are similar. The synopsis of the book was pretty interesting, so I decided to give it a try and I really enjoyed it!
Lana and Jovan’s story is quite intense. They first meet and connect without either of them knowing what is to come. Lana’s past is full of hurt and sadness. When she finally finds a person that speaks to her soul, everything shatters because of the connection between him and her past. I couldn’t believe how fast Jovan’s behavior changed towards her.
This was a first introduction to the story, and I can’t wait for the next book! Hell Week is upon her and it’s game on between them!!!
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September 2, 2019
Dark, and twisted.
This is the first time i have read anything by this author, and I thought this was a great intro, and an entertaining read. This is the first book in the Apple Valley Academy series, and the story of Jovan, and Lana. When Jovan, and Lana meet, they have an intense connection, and she feels safe with him, and shares her secrets. Lana is a damaged soul, and Jovan could break her even more, and trusting him might be a mistake. This book is intense, emotional, suspenseful, and twisted.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is the first time i have read anything by this author, and I thought this was a great intro, and an entertaining read. This is the first book in the Apple Valley Academy series, and the story of Jovan, and Lana. When Jovan, and Lana meet, they have an intense connection, and she feels safe with him, and shares her secrets. Lana is a damaged soul, and Jovan could break her even more, and trusting him might be a mistake. This book is intense, emotional, suspenseful, and twisted.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 1, 2019
I love a good bully romance and this one exceeded my expectations. Lana has a traumatic past. She's at an all time low when she meets Jovan. They have an amazing night together. Lana is starting at a prestigious high school and Jovan is the popular guy on campus. Lana and Jovan are excited to explore a future together when Lana finds out his father is her abuser. It all goes downhill after that revelation. I loved this book and I can't wait to find out what happens next.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 14, 2019
This is the first book I’ve read by this author and the first book in a series so the whole story isn’t told here. There are some triggers in this story due to the topics covered. It’s a pretty quick read only taking me about an hour, but I am a fast reader. I was drawn into the story virtually straight away, although it’s a short book nothing seems to be rushed and the story and characters have some depth to them. I’m looking forward to book 2.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 27, 2019
I Received this Book From BookSprout for Honest Review
I Give this Book a 3.5 Star Rating, Listing as 4.
Cliffhanger(?): Yes
Wow, I really need Book 2!
I can’t wait to see what happens next.
No Spoilers.
Suspense: 3.5/5
Drama: 5/5
Romance: 1/5
Heat: 3/5
I definitely recommend this if your into Dark Bully Romance, ain’t no romance yet Lol
I will be reading more from this Author in the future!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I Give this Book a 3.5 Star Rating, Listing as 4.
Cliffhanger(?): Yes
Wow, I really need Book 2!
I can’t wait to see what happens next.
No Spoilers.
Suspense: 3.5/5
Drama: 5/5
Romance: 1/5
Heat: 3/5
I definitely recommend this if your into Dark Bully Romance, ain’t no romance yet Lol
I will be reading more from this Author in the future!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 31, 2019
Hell Week! Wow, this might be a quick read but SOOOO worth every page! It has twist and turns that you won't see coming between Lana and Jovan. It is a dark bully romance that will keep you on the edge of your seat screaming no he didn't OR no they didn't!!! And yes it ends on a cliffhanger with you anxiously waiting for the next book. I will say I loved her friend Katie (Blue) and her loyalty to Lana.
Five 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Five 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
September 25, 2019
I volunteered to read this ARC for an honest review. This is a dark story about Lana, Jovan and their friends at school. Lana is getting into a private school with a scholarship. Her past is rough, her dad's a drunk and her mom is dead and she was molested as a child. She meets Jovan and she's thinks he's a bright spot for her at school. She couldn't be more wrong.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 30, 2019
Great start!!
This is a great start to a new series! Jovan and Lana have such a great start only to crash and burn when secrets reveal they are more connected than they thought and not in a good way. I cannot wait to read the rest of this series!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a great start to a new series! Jovan and Lana have such a great start only to crash and burn when secrets reveal they are more connected than they thought and not in a good way. I cannot wait to read the rest of this series!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 31, 2019
I loved this book! It definitely had me on the edge of my seat! Once i started I couldn’t put it down!
This was definitely beyond my expectations! The twists and turns had me wanting to throw my kindle away!
It does end in a cliffhanger and i cannot wait to read book 2!
I definitely recommend this book!
This was definitely beyond my expectations! The twists and turns had me wanting to throw my kindle away!
It does end in a cliffhanger and i cannot wait to read book 2!
I definitely recommend this book!
August 29, 2019
Not what I expected. Twists and turns galore. I hope jovan comes to his senses and believes Lana. Can’t wait for book 2
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 29, 2019
This is a relatively quick read. It is a dark bully romance that will captivate you and leave you screaming for more. It ends on a cliffhanger and I must say I can not wait for book two!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 31, 2019
Geez
Jovan, could you be any more messed up? And yet, somehow still so appealing?
I definitely didn’t see about 3/4 of this story going the way that it did.
But I felt every inch of Lana’s pain, even if it isn’t all revealed.
I’m definitely ready for the next book.
Jovan, could you be any more messed up? And yet, somehow still so appealing?
I definitely didn’t see about 3/4 of this story going the way that it did.
But I felt every inch of Lana’s pain, even if it isn’t all revealed.
I’m definitely ready for the next book.
August 31, 2019
This a good bully book, that leaves you wanting more. It does end with a cliffhanger, but I will read book 2. There is not a lot of romance though. So, hopefully the next will explore that more.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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September 1, 2019Lordy oh mercy what this girl is going through she meets a guy before she starts this prep school but will this guy turn out to be Prince Charming? Ahhh need more
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 29, 2019
A great set-up. The story will pull you in and have you standing on the cliff, looking over, yelling...I NEED BOOK 2 ASAP.
I received an ARC for an honest and voluntarily review.
I received an ARC for an honest and voluntarily review.
September 5, 2019
incomplete, not much happens here
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