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Everything is about to be exposed.

The four men in my complicated life are saying so.

Everywhere I go on campus, girls seem to be dropping like flies and no one seems to notice. Worse, I can hear the thoughts of their attackers, and they seem to be hunting for someone. For me.

But that’s just insane…right?

Where do I turn for answers, for protection? How do I stop more women from losing their lives? Can I navigate my way through a whole new world I never knew existed, without losing myself?

And should I really trust these four men that are so determined to protect me with their lives?

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Exposed is book 3 in this paranormal why choose series, meaning our FMC will have more than one love interest and won’t have to choose between them in the end. You need to have read books one and two, Silenced and Endangered, to understand this one. Exposed ends on a cliff-hanger, but the series will have a HEA, so enjoy!

261 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 29, 2022

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Profile Image for MrsKristin.
462 reviews2 followers
December 15, 2022
The audacity!!!

Malia is in such a crappy position. Her so-called best friend who is supposed to be there for her and support her, is just doing whatever her parents want her to do. Not to mention these boyfriends of Summers are shady AF.

The only good things in Malia's life right now are Cove, Bhodi and her doctor. I'm thrilled when the guys finally come together to talk to her about the weird things going on. I just hope she is saved before any real damage happens.

That cliffy?!? Like how??? We know that she was with Cove or Bhodi for some of the strange happenings so why would someone say she had anything to do with these things?
Author 17 books215 followers
December 16, 2022
Okay so first of all, BF a no go! Summer is on my cut off list! Got to watch that girl, knew she was a iffy one. I can’t confirm or deny anything yet but I’m following my gut feeling and I don’t like the way it’s taking me!
This series is taking us through so many twists and turns that my head is spinning. You really have to pay attention or you can get lost. There’s so many things that can make you lose the plot so pay attention! Mystery and suspense, the smexy is slow but it’s there. Can’t wait to see what’s next for our girl and her hot bunch!
Profile Image for Jennifer.
451 reviews24 followers
November 28, 2022
Our poor girl Malia is all over the place in this book. She wasn’t the strong cranky female we met in the first book. After leaving the mental hospital, Malia believes she has agoraphobia and can’t leave her dorm and wants to do online classes. She still has contact with the guys but is missing some of her memories of knowing them, it’s actually sad to see her like this. Then to top it all off, there are still girls going missing and being killed. She’s not sure she can trust the guys or her mind anymore, but she needs help.
1,157 reviews23 followers
October 15, 2024
The Story Continues . . .



This is book 3 of the series and I knew, I just knew there was something up with Summer! This series is amazing. I love the development of the story, of the characters and of the relationships between Mai Tai and the boys. As with the previous books, this too ends in a cliffhanger.

Profile Image for Allison Comis.
875 reviews11 followers
October 30, 2024
Malia

This is the 3rd book in the series. Malia got closer with Bodhi and Cove. She learned a lot in this book about the guys. They are not who they say they are. A lot of her memories came back and the guys finally told her some truths. She had become distant with Summer. There has been a lot of disappearances on the campus. The police that Malia has something to do with it.
12 reviews
April 30, 2023
Book 3 and still just UGH!!

Spoiler alert…

Book 1 we meet the main characters. No idea what they are. Book 2 still no idea what they are. FMC is still clueless. Book 3 still no idea what they are and the FMC JUST learns there are supernatural beings the day before being arrested….

How many books is it going to take for anything to actually happen to move this story along?
Profile Image for Yaasmiyn  Johnson .
319 reviews17 followers
August 10, 2024
Rate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🌶️🌶️

Tropes/ Triggers
Mild bullying (within harem)
All other TW are outside harem or mentioned in passing:
Mental abuse
Coercion
Gaslighting
Abusive past for FMC
Potential pregnancy in book 5

OMG, the intensity of this story just keeps growing. I once again, and I don't think I can express this enough, loved how true to character Crystal North kept MT. I don't think I've ever read a series where the MCs start off a certain way and stay true to it. Don't get me wrong, she's growing, and coming out of her shell with the guys, but with others she it still awkward and standoffish.

So, in this story, we pick up after Malia called Cove again, and they rushed to the restaurant to save her. Come to find out there's a dead woman, that Malia believes is weird looking. She had cat like features, and a tail, but the guys try to convince her later that she's just imagining things. Though the guys don't know the exact connection between Malia and the star, and they believe that she's the star, they accept that they all have an intense connection with her that is driving the force of their attraction.

This story seems to focus on Bhodi and Malia more than the others, and the spice between them is so intense that you can almost taste in coming off the pages. I enjoyed reading them becoming closer, and even Malia learning more about Reef and the professor. I do wonder if the professor will always be hot and cold with her, or of his sweet endearing side will show more. I loved reading the part where he seemed to take care of Malia, even though it made him feel like he was losing his battle with his love for the queen that they are searching for.

And not to ruin too much, but effin' Summer, man. I knew it!! I know that she's not entirely responsible for everything that she's doing, but she's not trying to intervene or stop it.

On to the next book!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Carol Rupprecht.
783 reviews17 followers
December 17, 2022
Malia has changed so much since the beginning of the series and let's be honest, she hasn't had it easy, both before coming to school and while attending it. From memory loss to being institutionalized to being forced to daily take drugs, she really had a lot on her plate and not a huge support system throughout it besides the guys, who for the most part, she can't even remember. It has been great seeing her relationships develop with Cove and Bodhi even more in this book. There are some distancing moments but when the focus isn't on one guy, it is on the other, keeping our interest. Not like they could stay away for long. Both are completely smitten with Malia

As for the so called "best friend", Summer has been on my bad list for awhile now, and that cliffhanger just cemented everything for me. Ever since she has started hanging around with that group of guys she has changed from a caring and supportive friend, to a self centered, annoyance to have around. Things don't add up with her and her parents either. Something is going on and I'm desperate to find out. I have a feeling they know a lot more about Malia and her abilities than they are letting on.

I can't wait for the next book in this series. The cliffhanger was a punch to the gut, but I'm really looking forward to Malia getting an introduction into the world she has been oblivious to this entire time. I want to see how much she changes when not doped up on medications that keep the voices at bay. I'm ready to see Malia really come into herself and be able to feel safe and powerful in her abilities that she has always been called crazy for. It's time.
Profile Image for The_Book_Brat.
947 reviews164 followers
November 27, 2022
Secrets and Suspicions!
*RH
*PNR
*Multi-POV
*established harem (4)
*mid burn 🔥
*unknown FMC
*prophecy
*3/?
Gosh you really feel for Malia-Tarni, she doesn’t know what on earth is going on and happening to her 🙈 she’s being treated as though she has and illness and yet she knows that what she is hearing and seeing is real! Can those around her provide the answers for what’s actually going on? Or can she even trust them after there appears to have been multiple secrets being kept that are slowly being revealed in Malia’s memories 😳
Although they’re keeping things from her it’s clear that both Bodhi & Cove are head over heels for her, 🥰Reef is living a double life but still building that connection and Vance?!? Well he’s more all over the place with his emotions than any of them…and he doesn’t necessarily deal with them well 🫤 And despite all being connected to her they’re wary to believe she may actually be the Star in their secret prophecy 😬
It doesn’t help that more and more girls are going missing across the campus, and not only that but some of them sadly are found in the vicinity of Malia ☠️! In danger or a suspect?? Well after that cliffhanger I’m not entirely sure?!! 😮😮
Profile Image for Heather Emery.
238 reviews7 followers
September 7, 2024
Book 3 in the "Santa Catalina University" has been the best one yet. You have learned so far that the guys aren't from our realm and Malia is important to their mission. No matter what happens she finds herself drawn to all 4 of these men. When she finds herself in some trouble they all come to help and she will finally start to understand some of the secrets that have been kept hidden. I love that in this book she gets to see the real Reef. And not under any false pretenses. This book has so many twists and turns it could be a game of shutes and ladders. The end OMG the end has me so angry for MT and the guys. I just want them to catch a break. It ends on a cliffhanger. Don't worry book 4 I'm coming for you next.

PLOT. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
SPICE. 🌶🌶🌶
Profile Image for Amber.
1,379 reviews10 followers
December 3, 2022
Wow! That ending was crazy and definitely something I didn’t expect. I can’t wait for the next book. I need more!

Every time that things start to be going better for Malia, something else happens that throws her off. I really like her and just want to see what happens when this big mystery is fully revealed. All of the guys are growing on me, even Vance but Bodhi and Cove are definitely still my favorites. This book is a little spicer but still more of a slow burn.

I’m excited for the next book because that cliffhanger was a bit brutal. I need to know what happens next and how Summer fits into everything. I agree with Bodhi that I just don’t trust her.
Profile Image for Maureen.
503 reviews8 followers
December 3, 2022
I've been loving this series throughout this year!

Malia-Talia has grown up thinking she's human - which is a trope I love - but on moving the SCU it's becoming clearer to those around her that she's not, although she is still in the dark.

This third book shows her starting to come to terms with the idea that she's not crazy, and looking at her relationships with her guys, while realising there's more than she knows.

It's hard to give too many details without spoilers, suffice it to say that there's enough ups and downs to keep it interesting and fun, and a hell of a cliffhanger! Yes, this is more than a trilogy! Can't wait to see where book 4 takes us!
Profile Image for BLT.
603 reviews3 followers
December 8, 2022
I love this series!
Malia is on such a rollercoaster of a ride, who can she trust, who does she trust and why is she hearing and seeing things that aren't there. Or are they? Will anyone tell her the truth?
We get to see more of her relationships develop in this book and get to the bottom of Prof's anger issues (deek) but Cove and Bhodi are AMAZE-BALLS and her Dr is a sweetheart too.
So much is revealed in this book, and I don't want to give away and spoilers, but I will say that there is Steam, Beginnings of Love, Murder, Frustration and Betrayal on the worst level. Oooo and, yeah can't tell you that part.
Just read and you will know what I mean. Wink.
Profile Image for Charlotte.
3,986 reviews62 followers
December 14, 2022
Malia (FMC) is right in the thick of it in this book when murders start to escalate and become more frequent closer to home. Malia has been clueless from the first book about who she is and the world around her mainly because of the guys - Cove, Bhodi, Reef and Vance keeping her that way. Only in this book things slowly come to light for her causing more problems for all of them. I liked how there was more focus on their dynamic which helped with her relationship with Reef and the gruff Vance. This series just keeps getting better and better. That cliffhanger ending was knockout! Bring on book 4 now
Profile Image for Morgan Leigh.
845 reviews39 followers
December 29, 2022
Please note:

These are my ideas and not spoilers lol
If you have read these books - you know we are all still in the dark.

If Cove, Reef, Bhodi, and Vance have been here for so long - how old is the Queen? Was she “asleep” for a while?!

Malia must be the Queen and Summer the Star.. yet they are both very in the dark.
Their parents must be evil!
Summers boyfriends are most definitely Shikari.

What’s going to happen next after that cliff?! I’m ready for Malia to take charge, regain her memories and knock everyone who has done her wrong to the ground.

I’m so excited to see Malias relationships with the guys flourish!!
Profile Image for Rachel Osborne.
1,094 reviews19 followers
March 3, 2023
This is the third book in the series (that has a shared world) and I absolutely loved the suspense and drama. Malia, our FMC, has a rollercoaster of a time in this third book. Her world is becoming harder with who she can trust and with the murders increasing, I definitely felt for her in this book. Emotions were all over the place. The plot was balanced with character developments as well as intriguing story points that kept the flow interesting and exciting. The writing was great and had lots of insights into how the characters are feeling and their actions. Ended with a cliffhanger that has me itching for the next book! Wow, great read.
Profile Image for Melanie.
719 reviews2 followers
November 28, 2022
Poor Malia-Tarni, I really do feel for her in this book, not knowing what is going on or what is happening to her. It must be frightening for her to be experiencing. And all the secrets that are being kept from her do not help her at all. This boys sometimes it gives you whiplash, especially Vance, with his all over the place emotions. And believing her to be the o e in the Prophecy, they find it hard to trust that to be true. To make matters worse, more girls are going missing. This was a great read!!
Profile Image for Amanda Quarles.
2,168 reviews40 followers
November 30, 2022
Exposed

I was on the fence about Malia's bf Summer by the end of book 2, and now I know I don't like that chick. She may still just be looking out for Malia but ultimately to me she's just a terrible friend. If I had to guess I'd say she's guilty of some things. That cliffhanger just did it for me. I'm always terrible when it comes to the mystery stuff, I never guess things correctly, lol, but I'm blaming Summer. Can't wait for book 4, I need answers and for Malia to be who the guys need her to be.
Profile Image for Hannah Brooker.
769 reviews2 followers
December 1, 2022
Holy Bananas!

That was a wicked ending that snuck up out of nowhere. Eurgh so much I want to say but so much I can't say without giving things away. Icouple of things I can say though - first things is I need the professor to get that stick out of his butt, Summer, Summer, Summer! Intrigued to know where it's going to lead back to the hospital or to the shikari. I mostly read contemporary but I am loving this prn take. It's surrounded by so much secrecy and mystery. I can not wait for the next one, another 5 star read from Crystal! Well done
Profile Image for Gemma Crouch.
406 reviews4 followers
December 8, 2022
Book 3 and a direct continuation so by now you would have already met the characters and got a feel for this story.

Even though I have read many books between book 2 and this one i soon dived straight back into the story after a few pages. I loved the developments in the various relationships and cannot wait for more of Vance.

The last 20% really ramped up the story. I feel I was finally getting some progress with secrets being revealed and then BAM that cliffhanger! Why why why I need more now!

Thoroughly enjoying this series and cannot wait for the final book.
Profile Image for Katherine Elley.
562 reviews28 followers
January 29, 2025
Follows on straight after Endangered.

Students at SCU are now starting to disappear.
The guys need to keep MT safe.
Summer her best friend is being really sheepish and keeping secrets from her.
Vance is still being a douchebag towards MT but we start to find out why.
The guys take MT to their place for safety after another killing happens. They soon explain what seems to be happening and all secrets come out.
I’m on the edge of my seat reading this series. Fantastic series so far. Add to your TBR pile.
Profile Image for Rachel Stephens.
2,350 reviews42 followers
November 29, 2022
Fantastic!!
This series continues to get better and better! There is so much mystery and suspense. I couldn't put it down. We get a few answers from the previous books, but there is still so much to uncover.
I love Malia! I feel like we get to see the relationships grow more between her and the guys. That ending!!! I need book 4 as soon as possible!!!
I loved it and if I could give it more than 5 stars I would!!
Profile Image for Shauni.
577 reviews
November 29, 2022
WOW

As each book comes, the cliffhangers get more and more brut@l leaving me screaming and raging. I have book rage about a certain someone and it just keeps getting worse.
I love this book, this series and Malia. I've loved getting to know and seeing more of the guys. The intrigue in this series is amazing, book 3 and my mind is still spinning with all the possibilities. I can't wait for more! Highly recommend!
Profile Image for Sue Harbers.
1,424 reviews13 followers
November 30, 2022
Malia’s journey continues and is just as bumpy as ever! Things are not slowing down at Catalina University. Malia is still fighting amnesia and she’s aware that things are not what they seem. Her relationship with Cove and Bodhi is flourishing but not as much with the others. I honestly believe that once Malia gets answers her relationship with all the guys is going to flourish. There’s still a huge amount of mystery surrounding MT and I’m excited for more answers on the horizon!
Profile Image for Samantha Hickey.
1,979 reviews48 followers
December 1, 2022
I love this series!!!

Exposed is book #3 in the Santa Catalina University series. This is a paranormal why choose.

That ending!!!! Ahhhhh!!! I need more!!!

Malia is going thru it!!! She doesn't have any idea who to trust, what is real and has no idea what is happening. We get more of the guys and Malia's relationships with them grow. Cove and Bodhi are amazing and I can't wait for more of Reef and Vance. I can't wait for more answers in the next book!!!
35 reviews1 follower
December 5, 2022
Every time I think have this story figured out, a new secret or challenge is revealed. I love that this series keeps me guessing.
In book 3, we get to see Malia spend more times with her guys. Relationships are developed deeper and some of the men we haven't seen much get a bigger role.
Our poor girl can't catch a break though. She's never really safe. And with all things that are Crystal North, we end book 3 falling off the ledge of a killer cliffhanger. I'll be waiting for more of Malia
641 reviews10 followers
January 4, 2023
Holy cliffy. Secrets are coming to light, and Malia is hurt. Everyone is lying to her, and she doesn’t understand why. Her best friend seems to be annoyed with her mental health, ready to drop her, and again she doesn’t understand why.

Her memories are sketchy of kisses, anger, fights, and it makes her feel crazier than the hospital says she is. Why is this happening to her? They say the truth with set you free, but it’s possible it won’t in this instance. I can’t wait for the next book!
Profile Image for Dani.
343 reviews8 followers
January 6, 2023
A great addition if a little on the slow side for me personally. We finally start getting some much needed answers! Summer has quickly become someone to watch out for and I’m interested to see what secrets she’s been keeping! Our FMC is closer to finally being able to build her relationships with her men and I’m here for it! I’m curious to see what the next book brings! I’m still definitely pinning for more answers though!
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1,162 reviews78 followers
March 25, 2023
Exposed is the third book in the Santa Catalina University series. This cannot be read as a standalone. This series but my has this been soooo good! Since the very beginning, Malia has been through so much. Between ending up in the hospital to not knowing who to trust. The development between Cove and Bodhi has been EVERYTHING!! I swear Reef and Vance needs to get their s*** together. Summer...ugh, I can't even with that bish. Sooo can't wait for the fourth book!!
Profile Image for Melissa Khang.
343 reviews3 followers
August 2, 2023
The title explains itself. I begin to hate Summer more and more with her treatment of MT. She's understanding but still harsh and selfish at the same time. I hate Vance and I don't think he can come back from that. I don't understand Bhodi and how he went from straight up anger and rage and hate to love. He's also on the nope list as well. Reef and Cove are the o ly two. Let's see what book 4 has in store.
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