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This is a story of lust.
This is a story of playing with fire.
But mostly, it’s just the story of us.
…buckle up.


Forbidden. Tempting. Magnetic. Illicit. Jamison Scott is many things, including my tormentor, my nemesis, and my sworn enemy. Unfortunately, he’s also the only man I’ve ever wanted.

Oh, right, he’s also about to be my new stepbrother.

Years ago, it was pulling my hair and putting frogs in my lunch box. But now, the little boy from down the street is all grown up. Big, strong, gorgeous, and undeniably captivating.

Now he’s living down the hall, smirking at me across the breakfast table, and invading my every dark, toe-curlingly forbidden thought.

I want to hate him, and I should hate him. But instead, I just want him. Horribly so. Achingly so.

His illicit touch makes me scream, and his forbidden, filthy words in my ears take my breath away. I shouldn’t crave him like this. I shouldn’t get all tingly whenever he growls my name.

He’s the firestorm I never saw coming, and if we’re not careful, we’ll both get burned. I can do without the frogs in my lunch, but thirteen years later?

…Well, something tells me I might just like it if Jamison Scott pulled my hair this time.

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First published October 4, 2019

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Profile Image for *CJ*.
5,106 reviews626 followers
July 16, 2022
"Bully" is the story of Ramona and Jamison.

He has been her tormentor, the bane of her existence for over a decade. Now, he's in her house, on the way to become her stepbrother. Will the flying sparks finally ignite a fire?

Sexy but not as taboo as her other works. Good portion of drama ending in a HEA.

Safe..ish
2.5/5
Profile Image for Gladys.
14k reviews162 followers
October 5, 2019
I enjoyed this romance and thought it was another wonderful addition to this deliciously decadent series. This book is a combination of the forbidden and bully tropes. The bullying in this book is more on the humourous, cute and spicy side and not the dark, cruel or painful side, so if that is a concern for you, now you know. I read this book with the full expection of loving it but it fell just a bit flat with me. I loved the tension, attraction, sparks and banter between Jamison and Ramona but towards the end of the book I kind of began to think that Ramona wasn't just a "type A" personality but that she thought she was better than Jamison. I mean, she needed to be told how amazing he was. That took some quite a bit of shine off this book for me because I ended up feeling he was too good for her. I have never said this before but I think the author made a huge mistake here. Yes, a grand gesture was required but NOT from Jamison. This is my honest, voluntary review.
Profile Image for Darlene I read WAY to many books.
3,680 reviews2,438 followers
October 4, 2019
Not your typical bully romance since this is more pull your hair print out fake dick picks and post them all over your wall lol

Jamison and Romona have been at it since they were younger.. boy pushes girl that sorta teasing and boy moves away.. then comes back and is pranking you and going to be your soon to be stepbrother. Talk about TABOO!!!

These two are so snarky towards one another and have great banter and once those steamy kisses happen all bets are off.. and boy some of those steamy momets were hawt!!! things go smooth until someone tries to mess up their world.. and she does making these two miserable and apart..

But jamison isn't going to let some snot nose rich girl and Romona head stand in his way they are meant to be and he's going to show her.

We get some hints to couch kirby.. and who hr might be seeing ;)

Ow drama (snobby rich girl) no om drama, no cheating, drama, sexy times, secondary chars, virgin gal and no manwhore guy

Recommend- yed
Cover-⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Slowish-insta
No condom
Seperation 3 weeks (flashforward)
Safe-ish
Slight push/pull from h
Masturbation
Hea
Epilogue
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Elysian Fields.
2,190 reviews37 followers
October 5, 2019
H.O.T and funny; this book was to and oh so good. I know I say that with almost all of this authors stories it this one, might just be the best she has written. While this is labeled as a bully romance I think it would be better listed as a prank war/stepbrother romance. The bullying was more of how far. The heat and steam in this story is epic and oh so desirable! I loved every page.

If you read Broken then these two characters will be familiar and this is there story, one that was perfect for their personalities and for my desires. I loved the dynamics in this story between all the characters and how the plot played out. I could not have loved this story or these characters more. This is my favorite in this series and maybe from this author, period! I received an ARC and am leaving an honest review.
Profile Image for Jazzysmum.
709 reviews9 followers
October 7, 2019
Firstly i will say that I did enjoy this read, my first from the Winchester Academy Series that I have tried.
The thing that ruined it for me was the book needed a good proof read; words were misused and missed out and at times meaning was hard to gain. My biggest peeve was the incorrect use of pronouns as in Jamison and I's... instead of jamison (Jamieson?) and me.

Some would say i am being too picky BUT i maintain an author has a duty to write using good and correct English.
Many people learning english, read to help them understand the meaning and flow of the language how can you when it's incorrectly constructed?

I will read more in this series


Profile Image for Kelly ~Booktrovert~.
724 reviews
October 7, 2019
Bully is book five in the Winchester Academy series, and even better than the last.

This isn't your typical bully story. They prank each other instead of being cruel.

Full of steam with a touch of sweet.

4 big stars!

Would I read it again? Yes
Profile Image for tee ✧˖°.
213 reviews9 followers
May 26, 2022
I wasn’t gonna review this, since I read a couple weeks ago. But this one was hands down, my favourite. I loved Ramona, she was the epitome of THAT girl. She was amazing. Jamison was sweet as well, and I like their chemistry. Now that I think about it, it wasn’t anything that special, but maybe it’s cause I’m a sucker for a good bully romance. I enjoyed it nonetheless.

Spice was lacking. About a 1.5/5.
Still recommend though for a short sweet read.
Profile Image for Desiree M ~*~*~ LiveReadCollect.
1,452 reviews49 followers
January 29, 2020
4.25 stars.

Bully was a good read. I really enjoyed it.

This wasn't as taboo as the previous books have been. Jamison and Ramona have know each other, and bothered each other, since they were little. There has always been something there between them but they never acted on it. Only recently, within the last few months, their parents started dating and are getting married, which brings in the taboo element of them becoming step-siblings.

I liked that Jamison and Ramona's "pranks" weren't mean, they were for the most part harmless, and when one *cough*Ramona*cough* went a little too far once, Jamison wasn't mad at her, annoyed yes, had to do more work, yes, but not mad.

It did bug me a little when

And I loved the empty classroom scene with them. Very hot!

Excited to read the next one!
Profile Image for Daria.
1,994 reviews42 followers
October 6, 2019
Madison Faye and her latest Winchester Academy release, oh my wow. The writer just has a style of her own and I love she feeds my short, quick and dirty addiction.

He is so hands-off and a no-no, the bad boy, yet I want more than his hands all over me. But yeah, he's the Bully that I know.
We've been at each other since we were little, we're not little anymore.

Yeah, THAT kiss. the beginning of the end.

Bully! woohoo, book 5 of the amazing Winchester Series a great addition and a must-read. Madison Faye true to her style. Enjoy.
Profile Image for Michelle.
1,115 reviews81 followers
October 15, 2019
This cover felt wrong for this book. Compared to the others.... I think a younger guy should’ve been used. The cover guy definitely didn’t look like he was in high school.

The story overall was ok. I was really looking forward to this book. And for some reason it just didn’t grab me fully. I was expecting more of the forbiddeness than the prank wars.

I wanted the sneaking around feeling. I really didn’t feel that in this book. Hopefully the next book is a little better for me.

*ARC provided for an honest review.*
Profile Image for The Bodacious Bibliophile.
1,020 reviews
December 15, 2024
First off, who the hell is that on the cover of this book? That is not an 18-year-old, that man looks like he’s 40.
Other than that, the beginning of the book made me laugh a lot. They’re stupid pranks were kind of funny and silly. I like that it was just two school kids for once not involving teachers or coaches.
I don’t know if it’s just me, but I really wish that the writer had made Jamison a virgin too, I mean, he said he was in love with her his whole life. It would’ve made more sense that he saved himself for her like she kinda did for him. But that’s just me maybe.
I also wasn’t a fan of the three weeks of them not talking at the end. It just didn’t make any sense and it was just forced and a bit immature even for an 18-year-old.
But the book was cute. I also was a little disappointed in the epilogue.
Profile Image for Jel.
148 reviews42 followers
August 20, 2022
Idk why I read this. I don’t like h who is full of lust and is always thinking about the H’ and his sex appeal. Why are you so thirsty 👧😂
255 reviews1 follower
October 5, 2019
I’m not really a fan of bully romances but this one isn’t your usual bully read. Ramona should not have feelings for the guys who had tormented her since she was a kid but she just can’t help having feeling for the hot tattooed bully. While Jamison was a bit of an ass he never took it too far with the pranks most were just childish things that turn into the fun hair pulling. They go back and forth with their banter and snark until the pull becomes to much and boy were these two hot together but of course there is the small problem of them both about to become step siblings and living in the same house. And then more drama insures when a witchy rich girl tries to tear them apart. Loved it all but would have like Ramona to have been more certain of Jamison when someone tried to come between them I feel like she should have trusted him more that my only complaint. HEA and heat guaranteed!
Profile Image for Harim.
1,203 reviews77 followers
September 30, 2019
Yes yes yes!
My ARC landed and HOOONNEYYYYY I am in my own personal heaven.

Ever since the little glimpses and build up of Ramona and Jamison in Broken, I knew their story was gonna be effing explosive. And it didn't help that Madison kept saying how this one is her favorite.



And woooahhhh she did NOT DISAPPOINT!

Right off the first line it's so fun you know you're gonna love it.

And those two..



This is one of those reads that I am gonna keep coming back to read and re -read and re-read because HAWT DAYUM.

ARC received for review
Profile Image for Tai Nelson-Barnes.
2,833 reviews76 followers
October 13, 2019
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Bully is a story about two people that have been at each other throats for years. Before Jamison and Romona became steps, they were nemeses in school years before. Now their parents are engaged, and they have to live together. But with all the history, hurt feelings, and pranks, these two have put each other through what else can they do to each other? Well, quite a bit.

I laughed, cried, and finally sighed with this story. Madison is such a wonderful storyteller that I could not put this book down. Way to go!
Profile Image for SBee Reviews.
2,661 reviews81 followers
October 8, 2019
★ Not a team player, only Team Ramona ★

—>>> Ethan Scott’s twin Jamison gets his own story, and I found that he was the tamer of the pair, but it was no less of a good steamy read! What has been brewing between them over the last thirteen years has finally got its chance to blossom, that is, if they take a chance and ignore all the society taboos. The signs were all over the place, literally, and obvious to all but these two characters! We get a cameo by the swim team coach, who tries to recruit Jamison, but he is not a team player, only Team Ramona!
Profile Image for April Symes.
5,013 reviews445 followers
October 5, 2019
Another exciting story in the Winchester Academy series and its a sizzling bully romance/enemies to lovers/ step brothers romance.
Ramona and Jamison’s story has definitely been so worth waiting for. The plot is fantastic, the feels intense and the chemistry between them which we have been given alittle peaks at, errupts into a phenomenal read that shows us their steamy swoon-worthy journey towards that long awaited romance.


My Rating: 4.5 stars *******
Profile Image for H.B. Jasick.
Author 14 books125 followers
October 13, 2019
This was probably the sweetest book in this series so far. You can’t help but root for these crazy kids. The steamy parts were definitely hot, the drama had you on the edge of your seat, and the romance was big and absolutely perfect. I was excited for these two, and I was not disappointed at all. I can’t wait for the next two books. You know they’re gonna be scandalous, and fantastically wonderful!! You must read this unforgettable book!
Profile Image for Marie  Brown (Marie's Tempting Reads).
2,767 reviews56 followers
October 7, 2019
A RED HOT, WICKED AND ULTRA STEAMY ROMANCE THAT WILL MAKE YOU BEG FOR YOUR VERY OWN TABOO TREAT! This book was enemies to lovers/step sibling romance that had my pulse spiking and me feeling hot and bothered in the best way. Madison Faye outdid herself with this Winchester Academy story. The characters are impressive and yummy and the plot is more juicy than most. I loved it!
Profile Image for Tammy.
9,119 reviews49 followers
October 7, 2019
Great addition to the Winchester Academy series. Romana and Jamison have been driving each other crazy since they were kids and now, he is going to be her step-brother. Sparks are flying between these two, can they stay away from each other when they are living under the same roof? Fast-paced and steamy. Great characters with amazing chemistry. I really liked it.
Profile Image for Sol Belenda.
190 reviews4 followers
July 27, 2020
Acá sigo yo enganchadísima con esta saga. Ustedes se preguntarán el por qué. Bueno, no sólo la temática de romances prohibidos llama la atención sino que las historias son cortas, fáciles de leer y con finales felices.

Y sí, eso también tiene sus desventajas pero al haber leído ya algunos, uno sabe que es lo que se va a encontrar en el otro.

Por favor no hagan como yo que comencé a leerlo en desorden jajaja. Dicho esto, veamos de qué trata el libro número 4.

Ramona al igual que las demás protagonistas es estudiante de la Academia Winchester. Ella es muy aplicada en sus clases, sabe a qué universidad va a asistir; ella lo tiene todo planeado. Lo único que no está en sus planes es Jamison....

Su madre ha encontrado el amor, actualmente planeando su boda y Ramona como hija está muy feliz por ella. Sin embargo, el padrastro trae una sorpresa: a Jamison.

En realidad Ramona y Jamison se conocen desde pequeños. Él hizo de su infancia un infierno básicamente, ya que tenía por hobby molestarla haciendole bromas pesadas. Al pasar de los años su relación continuó siendo así hasta que un día él se mudó.

Peeeero, el hermoso destino hace que sus padres se conozcan y se enamoren. Por lo que ahora Ramona lo tendrá como hermanastro!

................................................................

Jamison no puede resistirse a jugarle bromas a Ramona. En el fondo sabe que siente algo por ella y quiere descubrir si ella siente lo mismo. Así que pone en marcha nuevos métodos e ideas. Y para su sorpresa, ella parece reaccionar adecuadamente.


Entre broma y broma, la cosa se pone caliente y bueno, ya saben, ambos terminan consumidos por la pasión.

El único problema es el hecho de que literalmente pasarán a ser familia. Ramona es a quién le cuesta más afrontar la situación, no sólo por cómo se va a ver su relación desde afuera sino también por sus propios padres. Además, al ser ella una persona tan organizada, cuando él aparece, su mundo se pone patas arriba; quitándole todo el control. En cambio Jamison, no tiene dudas sobre lo que quiere pero no sabe cómo expresarse o lograr que ella se decida. A él no le importa lo que los demás piensen -eso es lo que me gustó de éste personaje-.


Esto es lo mucho que puedo llegar a contarles sobre el libro sin dar mucha más información.

Si les gusta novelas cortas con mucho romance, se las recomiendo.
Profile Image for Kala A.
43 reviews
September 14, 2024
It was alright for a bully read. Not too heavy. It just started to go downhill when you realize the H is total cake eater and was fucking OW during their separation.

Despite them loving each other since they were kids, they separated when Jamison's dad moved them away. Ramona remained a virgin and Jamison spent the next few years being an unrepentant manwhore "sampling pussy" and not slowing down at all. Ramona was just a long line in MANYYYYYY.

Also zero grovel when Ramona walks in on Melissa and a drunk Jamison about to fuck in his room after they have a fight. She was going to apologize for their fight but he decided maybe he wanted to stick his dick in the OW.
"The door swings wide, and suddenly, my heart just breaks. Because standing there with a look of horror on her face as she takes in the sight of me shirtless on the bed and Melissa standing there in her bra, is Ramona."


-Virgin h
-Former Manwhore H
-Bully/ Future Step-siblings forbidden romance
-OWD/ Almost cheating
-NO OMD, No sharing
-Third act breakup
-ZERO GROVEL
Profile Image for Ann Hupe.
500 reviews12 followers
January 16, 2021
Though Broken is my favorite book in this series, Bully, by far, has the hottest cover! It’s Jamison’s and Ramona’s turn at love in this great academy series by Madison Faye! It could have tied with Broken as my favorite, but there was just too much angst on Ramona’s part. How could she have a relationship with her soon-to-become stepbrother? Little Miss Perfect couldn’t have that! I’m on Jamison’s side, for sure, on this debate. Screw the others who can’t deal with it.

Story is fine, even for a novella, but Madison Faye continues to not have her work processed by an editor. I’m still seeing stupid spellchecker mistakes, and I still cannot fathom what “I’s” is. It definitely isn’t “Its”. Just plain crazy errors that eroded away one star from my review., unfortunately. I only wish she would correct the misspellings and update her documents on file.
Profile Image for JANEMAR.
894 reviews5 followers
October 21, 2024
Bueno este estuvo sencillo porque no hubo tanto personaje metido ...
Basicamente es la calentura de 2 futuros hermanastros porque los padres de ellos se van a casar.
Hay conflicto moral por parte de Ramona porque piensa que esta mal acostarse con el que va a ser su hermanastro ademas que es loca por el control diario .... y hay wherever por parte de Jamison que no le importa nada.... es desordenado pero inteligente tanto que paso por adelantado sus materias de ultimo grado y ya esta inscrito en la universidad que es la misma de Ramona.
Se inventan un chisme con Melissa y una apuesta de que J se acostaria con R y hay distanciamiento pero en la boda todo se aclara y se van de luna de miel como los padres pero para otro lado. Y se desordenan.
Profile Image for Ana.
138 reviews5 followers
November 15, 2025
⭐ Review ⭐

Bully is Book 5 in the same Winchester Academy universe 🎓, though this time the characters don’t live in the dorms, so there’s no sneaking-around element like in the previous books. This one focuses on step siblings and includes the virgin trope, leaning heavily into the forbidden dynamic 🔥.

Honestly, they felt inevitable since Book 3, so seeing their relationship finally unfold was satisfying. It’s still very much a quick, smutty read, but fits well into the overall universe and the slow buildup the author has been weaving through the series.
Profile Image for Sydnie Nova.
964 reviews24 followers
April 15, 2022
I truly enjoyed Bully. It was a cute enemies to lovers, soon-to-be step-siblings romance that had some funny pranks and sexy moments between the main characters. I thought it was cute how Jamison kept trying to get under Ramona’s skin by calling her “Moaner”, even after they hooked up—and I loved the “Grimace” nickname for our purple haired nemesis, Melissa, talk about a throwback to 90’s McDonalds characters/toys!
Profile Image for Rose 🌟.
471 reviews
February 18, 2024
4/5 🌟
Honestly love everything Madison Faye comes out with. This book was so easy to read. I loved it. I loved how Jamison was so in love with Romona . It was cute. I just loved how they loved each other the whole time. Cutie patooties. I LOVED SEEING ETHAN again. I loved every single scene he was in. I love their brotherly bond.

Jamison 🦋😫🤩💌💳♾️😔😍😏😋🫠✨🫶🏼🤭♾️
Profile Image for Jamies.
646 reviews3 followers
December 17, 2020
I like this almost stepbrother romance. I don't love the "he tormented you because he liked you as a little boy thing" but the pranking aspect was good. I enjoyed it but idk yet if it's a re-read, same with the other books in the series. If nothing else Faye still writes great classroom sex scenes.
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