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The Smoky Hills Academy #3
The Wide Receiver Outcast
Welcome to Smoky Hills Academy
#1 in Football #1 in Wolf Shifters
Brielle
My brother is gone. Vanished. Disappeared.
Which is not like him at all. Not when he promised to never leave me alone in Smoky Hills. Even though I pretend I’m strong, I know I’m not. Not without Grayson. If only I could find him and bring him back, my chaotic life would finally return to normal.
Before I can even create a plan, another shifter from the woods shows up, making Smoky Hills his home. Matthew Young, the new wide receiver.
He's dark. He's brooding. And he has all other shifters on edge. As if there's a reason he's here that he's not telling us.
So I take it upon myself to discover who he is and why he's here. After all, that's what Grayson would do. And I’m trying to reinvent myself. This seems like the perfect way to do it.
Only, once I get to know Matthew, I soon discover that perhaps, there's a different side to him. One that he's hesitant to share.
His secrets come to light and I find myself torn between helping him and saving my brother, who perhaps, doesn't want to be saved after all.
For all the Team Jacob fans out there, this is a wolf shifter series you DON'T want to miss!
If you love misunderstood heroes and strong willed heroines, you'll love Brielle and Matthew in Book 3 of the Smoky Hills Academy series.
Each book does end in cliff hangers, just to keep you wanting more!
#1 in Football #1 in Wolf Shifters
Brielle
My brother is gone. Vanished. Disappeared.
Which is not like him at all. Not when he promised to never leave me alone in Smoky Hills. Even though I pretend I’m strong, I know I’m not. Not without Grayson. If only I could find him and bring him back, my chaotic life would finally return to normal.
Before I can even create a plan, another shifter from the woods shows up, making Smoky Hills his home. Matthew Young, the new wide receiver.
He's dark. He's brooding. And he has all other shifters on edge. As if there's a reason he's here that he's not telling us.
So I take it upon myself to discover who he is and why he's here. After all, that's what Grayson would do. And I’m trying to reinvent myself. This seems like the perfect way to do it.
Only, once I get to know Matthew, I soon discover that perhaps, there's a different side to him. One that he's hesitant to share.
His secrets come to light and I find myself torn between helping him and saving my brother, who perhaps, doesn't want to be saved after all.
For all the Team Jacob fans out there, this is a wolf shifter series you DON'T want to miss!
If you love misunderstood heroes and strong willed heroines, you'll love Brielle and Matthew in Book 3 of the Smoky Hills Academy series.
Each book does end in cliff hangers, just to keep you wanting more!
169 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 31, 2020
About the author
Emma Wolfe
11 books46 followersEmma Wolfe is Team Jacob all the way.
Her love for paranormal romance started with Beauty and the
Beast when she was just a tiny tot.
Now, she gets to write about mystical beasts who fall for ordinary girls and it's the best job she could have ever imagine for herself.
Visit her website at authoremmawolfe.com
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Her love for paranormal romance started with Beauty and the
Beast when she was just a tiny tot.
Now, she gets to write about mystical beasts who fall for ordinary girls and it's the best job she could have ever imagine for herself.
Visit her website at authoremmawolfe.com
And Emma would LOVE to hear directly from her fans through her EXCLUSIVE Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/emmaw...
In this group, she interacts with her fans, posts progress reports, sneak peeks, and DEALS!
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July 27, 2025
4⭐️ the characters are all so cute and protective and i love them but at the same time all of their stories are like i love you but we can’t be tgth bc of ___ like it’s just a bit repetitive😭 but i love that they knew which guy was the right one for them immediately🩷🩷like they are so lucky lol
~favorite quotes~
“And I wanted to tell her that. Out of everything I’d been doing this last week, her kiss was the first right thing I’d done in a while.” {page 63}
“What kind of person falls for someone after only one day?” {page 198}
~favorite quotes~
“And I wanted to tell her that. Out of everything I’d been doing this last week, her kiss was the first right thing I’d done in a while.” {page 63}
“What kind of person falls for someone after only one day?” {page 198}
December 2, 2024
I kept waiting for something to happen. Nothing ever happens through the first 3 books. Should have just been 1 book and still nothing of substance would have happened.
July 21, 2026
This would have to be one of the most badly written books I've ever read. Whoever edited this should be fired! The story itself was fine if a little juvenile for me. But the grammar, continuity errors and bad sentence structure was, I'd like to say the equivalent of the writing of an 8th grader but I'm sure even they could write better than this. This read like a draft that hadn't been handed to the teacher for marking. The whole series isn't great but this was the worst to the point I doubt I'll even bother with the last book. I dont understand how a book like this even ends up published let alone on the libby app. Only gave it 2 stars because i did actually finish it. However after 3 books the story hasn't progressed at all and nothing has actually happened beyond a bunch of teenagers finding insta love while not being able to be together for reasons that basically boil down to lack of communication.
February 6, 2023
This was an entertaining story. It picks up right where the last one left off and we get to see another new character coming in and he ends up fating with our female werewolf. We have quite a bit of action happening with the three factions trying to figure out what the others are doing and when to make their moves. This book is very closely intertwined with the previous 2 books that came before so it is hard not to give spoilers and I would say that you should definitely read them first to know and fully understand what is going on. The story was interesting and intriguing and we get some action as well. We are left without things being fully resolved as that is what the next and last book is set up to do.
The narrator did an okay job with the characters and the story. It wasn't bad it just didn't make them jump and stand out for me.
The narrator did an okay job with the characters and the story. It wasn't bad it just didn't make them jump and stand out for me.
July 3, 2020
Matthew and Brielle's Turn!!
Book 3 of the Hills Academy story which still follows the main characters of Liam and Cora. This book of the series focuses more on the relationship of Grayson's sister Brielle and a stranger to the town, Matthew, who has another agenda not related to Brielle. Fortunately for Matthew, this is where his plan takes a shift!!
We also continue with understanding the conflict that Grayson has, now that he has disappeared and his continued struggle of who and where his loyalty lies.
Lastly, Cora tries to move on, Liam evolves, and the town of Smokey Hills gets closer to danger!!
Argh...!!! This is getting good, now I must wait for the final book of the series... smh
I'll guess I will wait!!! I'm really enjoying this series...
Book 3 of the Hills Academy story which still follows the main characters of Liam and Cora. This book of the series focuses more on the relationship of Grayson's sister Brielle and a stranger to the town, Matthew, who has another agenda not related to Brielle. Fortunately for Matthew, this is where his plan takes a shift!!
We also continue with understanding the conflict that Grayson has, now that he has disappeared and his continued struggle of who and where his loyalty lies.
Lastly, Cora tries to move on, Liam evolves, and the town of Smokey Hills gets closer to danger!!
Argh...!!! This is getting good, now I must wait for the final book of the series... smh
I'll guess I will wait!!! I'm really enjoying this series...
August 2, 2021
Growing pains
While change is inevitable it isn't always easy. When you don't know or understand why adults do what they do it leaves you feeling frustrated. Liam and his friends don't understand why their parents are making the decisions that they are and this leaves them angry and confused. When your fated is human and you're not entirely it adds more stress. Will a war break out between packs and families or will a peaceful resolution be found?
While change is inevitable it isn't always easy. When you don't know or understand why adults do what they do it leaves you feeling frustrated. Liam and his friends don't understand why their parents are making the decisions that they are and this leaves them angry and confused. When your fated is human and you're not entirely it adds more stress. Will a war break out between packs and families or will a peaceful resolution be found?
April 23, 2020
Wonderful story
But, it's a cliffhanger all the way through! I haven't put these books down! Read straight through from one book to the next, they're just that good! But they should just be one big book! I hate the breaks and having to go to the next book! Hurry up and read the last one! Can't wait! Great reads!
But, it's a cliffhanger all the way through! I haven't put these books down! Read straight through from one book to the next, they're just that good! But they should just be one big book! I hate the breaks and having to go to the next book! Hurry up and read the last one! Can't wait! Great reads!
October 1, 2020
Fast faced, lots of angst
I liked this third book in the series. The story was carried along from the first two all building up to the final book. The characters are likable, but could have added more depth. Also I noticed quite a few editing errors. Overall good, suspenseful YA book.
I liked this third book in the series. The story was carried along from the first two all building up to the final book. The characters are likable, but could have added more depth. Also I noticed quite a few editing errors. Overall good, suspenseful YA book.
April 30, 2023
4⭐️
Brielle & Matthew.
I felt like this was a filler book instead of what the first two were.
I honestly don’t know why this book is called, “The Wide Receiver Outcast…” 🤷🏻♀️
You get to know Greyson’s sister Brielle and a new character, Matthew. Unlike the first two love stories- this one held more of the story instead of the development of Brielle & Matthew’s story.
Brielle & Matthew.
I felt like this was a filler book instead of what the first two were.
I honestly don’t know why this book is called, “The Wide Receiver Outcast…” 🤷🏻♀️
You get to know Greyson’s sister Brielle and a new character, Matthew. Unlike the first two love stories- this one held more of the story instead of the development of Brielle & Matthew’s story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 26, 2025
Hm... wel een klein beetje veel van hetzelfde. Erg veel herhalingen. In boek 1 was het boek vanuit 2 perspectieven, boek 2 waren dit er 4 en nu 6. En elke keer begint het getouwtrek tussen jongen-meisje en geven we toe aan onze liefde opnieuw. En het ergste, de eerste 4 zijn ook nog steeds niet samen. Waar gaan deze boeken eigenlijk over.
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September 16, 2026
Nothing happened. Like at all. This one was really annoying, it focuses on 3 couples and they are basically the same thing. All 3 couples can’t be together and that’s all they talk about, “I can’t be with her” “ I have to get over her/him” “I have to move on” and that was all 3 couples. It’s a really short story get took me forever to get through.
September 3, 2020
Love it
Love it, it is getting interesting, who would have thought that the person they sent to be a traitor fates instead and is telling the plan or at least what he knows if the plan.
Love it, it is getting interesting, who would have thought that the person they sent to be a traitor fates instead and is telling the plan or at least what he knows if the plan.
September 16, 2022
Headed to the last book...
Goodness lots going on. Just reading the end when it says in the next book friends turn to enemies it makes me scared to read it..... I love how Cora and Rose bonded. I hope Brielle gets to bond with the girls in the last book. Onto the next.
Goodness lots going on. Just reading the end when it says in the next book friends turn to enemies it makes me scared to read it..... I love how Cora and Rose bonded. I hope Brielle gets to bond with the girls in the last book. Onto the next.
October 17, 2022
Two Alphas
I wish two Alphas could work, that would be better than the other option.. This series is so cute, and perfect for my Niece to be reading… The story line is so heartbreaking but at the same time filled with hope and love..
I wish two Alphas could work, that would be better than the other option.. This series is so cute, and perfect for my Niece to be reading… The story line is so heartbreaking but at the same time filled with hope and love..
January 9, 2023
Ohh....
That moment when you're just getting to the good part, and the book ends. Loved the characters in the first two, but the new guy is perfectly irritating. It makes for a new type of character though.
That moment when you're just getting to the good part, and the book ends. Loved the characters in the first two, but the new guy is perfectly irritating. It makes for a new type of character though.
January 17, 2023
What the heck
The saga of the fated lovers continues. In this book we find Grayson does indeed love Rose. But like Liam, has to stay away for her protection. Thongs are not getting any better for Liam and Cora. A lot of frustration and agony in this book..
The saga of the fated lovers continues. In this book we find Grayson does indeed love Rose. But like Liam, has to stay away for her protection. Thongs are not getting any better for Liam and Cora. A lot of frustration and agony in this book..
December 29, 2024
This book is so great! The action and adventure is ramped up with new characters and revelations. I really like Brielle and Matthew together. The story just keeps getting better. I'm excited to see how it will end in the final book!
January 27, 2025
I liked the progression with Grayson and Rose in this book. Indifferent about Brielle and Matthew, but maybe in the last book that will change. The pining and reluctance in this book is similar to the first two.
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February 19, 2025
I thought there would be more to Brielle and Matthew's relationship, but it was fast-past. I wish it went more into it as I want him to reveal the truth😭 I will still recommend this story if you are trying to reach a reading goal or looking for something quick to read 💕
May 13, 2020
Loving this series everything is falling apart but coming together at the same time.. Emma Wolfe has done it once again June cannot come soon enough for the release of the last book..
June 4, 2020
So many unanswered questions.
There honestly needs to be more of each couple..
There honestly needs to be more of each couple..
August 1, 2020
Good but not as much as #1 and #2 - author losing momentum
December 2, 2020
Omg so good! Can’t wait for the next one!
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June 5, 2021Cliff hanger
Great characters and lots of action. Well done plot twist. Too bad it is a cliff hanger. Homecoming should be interesting
Great characters and lots of action. Well done plot twist. Too bad it is a cliff hanger. Homecoming should be interesting
October 2, 2022
Great read
WOW! This series is getting very intense! The next book is the conclusion and I can't wait to see how it concludes and what happens next!
WOW! This series is getting very intense! The next book is the conclusion and I can't wait to see how it concludes and what happens next!
February 27, 2023
A good YA book
Book 3 adds a new character that you will love and hate. So many questions and story lines to bring to an end in book 4. This YA series is a must read.
Book 3 adds a new character that you will love and hate. So many questions and story lines to bring to an end in book 4. This YA series is a must read.
March 7, 2023
It was ok. Kind of boring finale to the series.
June 30, 2024
Not for me
November 13, 2024
Super sweet YA shifter romance!
March 17, 2025
This whole series could be one book. Too many POVs, the pages keep coming but nothing happens!
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