USA Today Bestselling author, Trilina Pucci, gives you a naughty little novella, introducing new Jackson, Holt, and Ava, with guest appearances by some of your favorites from Filthy Little Pretties and Vicious Little Snakes. Dirty little Secrets does not need to be read to understand the series but may enhance your reading experience. Everyone has a dirty little secret...I just have two. One secret I met at a party I didn't want to go to. We lied about our names, trespassed onto a Ferris wheel, and he made me see stars while I stared into the night's sky. The other secret wooed me with picnics in an orchard and the taste of honey on his lips. He held me close until I had to say goodbye, even though I wished I could stay forever. The worst thing about having these dirty little secrets is that where one goes, the other follows.
Trilina Pucci, a #1 Amazon and USA TODAY Bestselling Author, is a connoisseur of pop culture and SANPELLEGRINO, but her true passion lies in crafting tantalizing romantic novels that delve into the depths of desire, emotion, and even hearty belly laughs.
When she's not penning steamy love stories, you'll find her indulging in Netflix marathons with her husband, Anthony (Residence is a fan fave), and their three not-so-little ones.
I actually loved this novella. It’s sweet and has a bit of a taboo twist to it. It’s not a well hidden secret, but I don’t think that was the point. It’s fun seeing it go down but the characters not being fully in the know. Anyway, sort of vague, but you’ll just have to read the blurb or read the story 🤷🏽♀️
This was such a dirty little read! See what I did there?
Ava, Jackson and Holt were so fun and sweet and sexy. In such a short space of time, their story had me laughing and swooning; this one gave me all those teenage feels and made my heart flutter, I couldn’t get enough. What happens when the boy you started falling for turns up… when you’re in the middle of falling for another boy?
ETA: The bonus content. The epilogue. The sneak peak into Liam's book, Vicious Little Snakes (Hillcrest Prep #2). So worth the reread!
Dirty Little Secrets is set in the same world as Filthy Little Pretties (out now and a definite must-read btw), and I can’t wait to see where Trilina takes us with this series.
What have I just read!!!! I loved it! In fact I should remove one star because it was too short, I need more! I mean, whoaaaaaa is the only thing I have to say, i just finished and that is literally the only word in my head. Dear random review reader, go into this book blindly and be ready to devour this story like I did. Ps: if this review looks confusing, blame this amazing author and my lack of sleep
This story took me by surprise! I knew the world I was entering into but had no idea what direction this was going, and I loved that about it. The heroine is a bit naive but open to experiencing life and love any way it happens to her; and the heroes will take you by surprise. These relationships were both so raw and real that I couldn't decide which way the story should go, and by the end, I just wanted more of them. This is a fun and steamy young adult romance that will leave you wanting more of these characters!
The nerdy girl is about to take a walk on the wild side. She’s decided to just live in the moment and have some fun for a change.
Ava’s not one to attend parties, but the one time she does, she meets him. Jackson is in town for a couple of weeks training with the crew team. He’s going to be her fun.
One night. No personal information exchanged. Just an experience to remember. Then back to real life. The perfect plan. She just never expected for lightning to strike twice.
This was a super steamy novella. You’ll get to indulge in a little high school fantasy.
If you read the Stories of September Anthology, you may remember Jackson and Ava. Dirty Little Secrets is that book on steroids. It includes much more to the storyline, additional characters, additional drama, additional background stories, and lots of love.
Ava and Jackson are back in a big way. When they meet at an initiation party, they agreed to let loose, have fun, and no real names. Let me just say, I don’t think I can ever look at a Ferris wheel the same way again.
Ava (Scarlett) is not the girl that you would expect to find at Hillcrest. She is quiet, nerdy, content on not being with the in-crowd, and has a quick-witted tongue on her. You give her sass; she’ll give it right back. After this night together, they go their separate ways. Now don’t feel too sad, because even though she thinks of Jackson, she soon meets Holt. I loved Jackson, but Holt was something else. He was quirky, funny, and instantly in love. Unfortunately, fate throws another dagger in the mix and she is forced to return to the real world.
Now, I’m not going to give any more away, but Trilina somehow did it. She was able to mix in her usual drama, torn apart angst, love at its finest, and steam. Holy Macaroni there was steam and plain fire! It's a nice little novella that will have you salivating for more.
This book is definitely a page-turner. A quick and dirty read! We revisit Hillcrest and meet Jackson, Holt, and Ava. Dirty Little Secret by Trilina Pucci is an EPIC read that will join the ranks of the BIBLIO-ARISTOCRACY!!!
Dang, she blew me away with this hot little read. The author packs a punch with this quick read. It is hot and then some. I wasn’t sure which hero I liked more... Holt or Jackson but in the end I figured why choose at all. Ava is one lucky girl. Trilina takes us back to Hillcrest and there is never a dull moment, oh to be young, wild and free again!
Dirty Little Secrets [Hillcrest Prep, Book Two] by Trilina Pucci
“𝙏𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙠. 𝙄𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚.”
*~*~*~* 𝕊𝕥𝕠𝕣𝕪𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕖: Ava comes from money, but wants very little to do with the petty games the rich girls at her school play—she’d rather stay home and read. However, her cousin manages to con her into going to a party for her school’s crew team and that’s where she meets Jackson.
Jackson is a new recruit from Georgia. And from the minute he sees Ava he’s hooked. After stealing her away for one night of unforgettable fun she disappears.
Ava can’t stop thinking about Jackson and in the midst of lamenting the fact that she didn’t give him her number, she meets the ever charming Holt.
With both boys managing to steal her heart, who will Ava choose? Or will she have to choose at all? #whychoose *~*~*~* 𝕊𝕖𝕩 𝕊𝕔𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕤: Um, WOW. This book runs the gamut from sweet and snuggly to steamy AF. It was unexpectedly spicy for me and it was SUCH a pleasant surprise! There’s one scene towards the end that had me fanning myself! HOT! 🔥🔥🔥🔥.5/5 for me! *~*~*~* 【$】: FREE in KU! This is a novella that still manages to pull in a well thought out plot with plenty of angsty moments, giggles, and steam. While it does wrap up quickly towards the end, it’s a very satisfying ending. If you’re looking for a quick and spicy read, give this one a go!
Ahhh its so great to be back into this world!!! It just got me more revved up for the next book!! I LOOOVED Jackson, Holt & Ava! Man, I got worried there for a minute. I didnt know who she was going to choose. This novella was incredible. That bonus epilogue was EVERYTHING. LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BOOK, THIS SERIES, THIS AUTHOR. Instant one click ALWAYS.
"I wanted a fun story or two, and I ended up in an erotica movie. There's a twist I didn't see coming."
What You'll Find: ✔️Steamy Romance Novella ✔️A Little Bit Taboo ✔️Why Choose ✔️Multiple POV
Well this was quite the steamy high school romance novella. A nerdy, yet sassy heroine looking to have a little fun. She gets way more than she bargained for, when lightening seems to strike twice. The author does not shy away, and dives right in with the spice and I was here for it. I loved the characters. The feels. It's fun, sexy, and playful, with great banter. Add in some why choose, taboo elements that will keep you turning the pages. A great addition to this series!
OMG!!! I lived and loved for every page of Dirty Little Secrets. This Novella may be short, but it was entertaining and full of steam worthy moments. Jackson and Holt!! I mean swoon! These two had me dying laughing and making me want to be Ava. Ava, love this character. I love that she wasn't into the popular group she wanted to live her own life and not beat to the others drum. That will always be my kind of baddie heroine chic. These three were amazing to read and now I just hope there's more of them come.
What a great novella in the Hillcrest Prep world, I loved every bit of this book, and I can't wait to read more about this world and these characters in Vicious Little Snakes!
Dirty Little Secrets by Trilina Pucci was SOOO good! It was naughty, cheeky and put a huge smile on my face.
This little treat of a novella made me smile, laugh and swoon. The banter between Ava and the boys was hilarious, and their chemistry... Pow! Hit me like a hot Italian summers' day. And they. Are. Hot!
The naughty part of the book was NAUGH-TAYY! I couldn't stop fanning myself. These boys certainly knew what they were doing. Also, thanks to this author, I will never look at a tangerine the same lol. Or a Ferris wheel!
If there was something I was disappointed with is that there wasn't enough of Ava's, Jackson's and Holt's story. I was so sad to get to the end because I needed more of them. It was just that good.
There's also a little tidbit of the upcoming drama of the Hillcrest universe, especially between Caroline and Liam, and it's made me impatient in waiting for their story. I'm so excited about it and them! It's going to be delicious!
Dirty Little Secrets is everything naughty and nice with sweet mixed in with it. It will make you laugh from the banter, and swoon from the steam. It will also make you crave more once you've hit the end of the naughty fairy tale. Incredible!
Ava, Holt and Jackson are having a great time in some fun and sexy ways before and AFTER they all meet back up together at Hillcrest!
I really enjoyed each of them separately with Ava, Holt and his picnic in the pecan orchard is rough and sexy, while he becomes sweet and innocent again sneaking into her bedroom just to sleep. Jackson and his kisses before they got on the ferris wheel, and during he remains soft and sweet, while still in charge. Such a soft, sweet, sexy trio while the sex is so hot and dirrrty it is on the verge of making the boathouse meltdown around them.
Oh YES I love this world Trilina has created! Ava, Jackson, and Holt's story was a fun sexy addition that left me blushing and smiling throughout! T did a great job developing a "whole" short story that felt complete and the extra epilogue was perfect AND teasing. I LOVE this world!! 5 stars for this quick and steamy read!
Trilina really turns up the fire in this one! This novella is packed full of heat. It’s a fast burn and I could have read about Ava, Jackson, and Holt for a whole series of their own!
My favorite line “This way, you can watch the stars while I make you see them” -Jackson.
There's a fire in the loins..THE LOINS!!Holy moly batman! *wipes drool* um..where has this author been all my life?lol This was HAWT! Sweet lawd baby yoda I gasped..literally gasped at the twist like wait..what just happened?! I loved Holt and Jackson. Ava the naughty minx was quite hilarious!
I'm not always a fan of novellas...I know they are novellas and therefore short when I go in, but I'm always left wanting more, haha. And this was no different. I want more Jackson, Holt and Ava....I want more of their story!
I first read Dirty Little Secrets by Trilina Pucci when it was featured in the Stories of September Anthology, but decided on a re-read when the the novella was released as its own book. This is a high school reverse harem novel that is a sweet feel-good read. This story is told in the POV of three characters. Ava, Jackson and Holt. Jackson is the athlete. He's at Hillcrest Prep for two weeks, learning about the row team and school before the officially begins his senior year there. At a party, he meets Ava where they spend the night getting to know one another. No names. Just one night connecting. Ava is the nerdy high school girl. Only at the party to appease her bitchy cousin, she is immediately drawn when she sees and meets Jackson. One night was all they had, but it doesn't stop her from thinking about it weeks after when she's back in Georgia helping her aunt after surgery. She's only there for a week but she feels a sense of Deja Vu when she meets Holt. The chemistry she has with him is intense, but it can never be more as she's not staying. Holt is the sensitive, romantic one. When he finds his girl with another guy, he is immediately intrigued when the girl he meets at the store stands up for him. And when he sees whose car she's just driven off with, he knows he'll see her again. When he finds her at his neighbors house, these two have an amazing night together. So what happens the following year at Hillcrest Prep when Ava sees not only Jackson there but also Holt? Furthermore, what will she do when she finds out they aren't just brothers, but fraternal twins? Will she choose one over the other? Will she choose them both? Or will she choose none of them? And how will Holt and Jackson take it when they realize their mystery girl is actually the same person? This was a fun, sweet and feel-good read. I loved reading it in the anthology, but this edition included a bonus epilogue and a sneak peek into Trilina Pucci's upcoming book Viscious Little Snakes, another standalone in the Hillcrest Prep Series.
Can I have this novella with gaps in the heroine’s name to write mine? Because Trilina Pucci delivered something my wild side needed to read. I could feel the author had a great time writing Dirty Little Secrets. I laughed, swooned, and blushed. I have only one but… I wish it could be longer (only a dirty little longer)
Dirty Little Secrets rhymes with steamy, naughty, and fun. With being young, a bit naïve but open to new experiences. I did not know what to expect from Jackson, Holt, and Ava’s story but I had a great time reading their story. I really liked how the author portrayed heroes and their journey to happiness. The banter and connections between them were amazing and very enjoyable. They were passionate, possessive, and liked to tease each other.
I can’t wait for more books of Hillcrest Prep series.
2.5-3 stars only because of the first part of the book, or should I say novella. It was very exciting, those two stories separately on how she met the brothers but the moment they clashed together I just wasn't feeling it. The first sex scene was fade to black which is something I'm really not a fan of, especially if the book is going to be steamy. After that everything was fast forward and to good to be true.
REVIEW: 5 QUICK NAUGHTY STARS "I'm swimming in her, and she might be the most intoxicating fucking concoction I've ever encountered."
I was so excited to see this novella when Trilina Pucci announced it - the grab for me, no lie, was the fact that it was brothers. Glutton for punishment? Maybe. But I smiled the entire time I read this one. Naughty. Delicious. Innocent. (Don't laugh!) Fun. The easiest reason for my screaming this one from my page as much as I have, though, was for the simple fact that I loved this little escape. The naughtiness of a few brand new characters - but also the peeks of some of our favorite characters from Filthy Little Pretties and the snippet for Vicious Little Snakes. Super fun read!!
"To bad ideas and the boys who get me into trouble."
I can tell you: it's not just the words - it's the symmetry of the story. It's the way their love unfolds and the way it makes ME feel about everything that's happening. THAT is what made this story great for me - because it encompasses all my senses, all my emotions - and it makes me seek more of their story. I highlighted so many lines that are still bringing smiles to my face when I think about them. I'm just sayin'....naughty, but fun. They vibe off each other so well.
"It's not good enough to be her first or last love. I want to be the only."
I just swoon. I sigh. I smile. This little diddy was a fun wander through three young hearts finding out who owned them and made them come alive. And that epilogue?? Just proof that unconventional can and does work, and the only person/people that need to be ok with it are the hearts involved. But also, why settle? Why conform to the norm? Yeah, this was such an easy one, I can't stop smiling. Easily recommended. I love this throuple. They were so much fun!!
Never fret, this is a standalone - a complete and ridiculously sexy standalone, but we do see Grey, Liam and Donovan in this one as back/side characters. It was just enough to make me smile, but nothing was given away AT ALL and nothing was lost in translation with it. If anything, this will give you that much more of a push to jump into the ~BEE
I don’t know if I was in a daze when I was reading this book at first, but can I just tell you how confused I was for the first half of this book. I have no idea why I was confused by the events, because after that realization hit me and I was like “ oh, oh, OOOHH, now I see what the author is doing here!” It suddenly all clicked into place. To say it took me by surprise is an understatement. This book was great! I loved Ava. I thought she was so relatable and super sweet. It was so steamy, sweet and dirty! I loved every second of it. This was an absolute must read from me.
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I received an eARC in exchange for an honest review!
There’s just one thing I have to tell Trilina Pucci after finishing DIRTY LITTLE SECRET. That is GIVE ME A FULL ON BOOK OF JACKSON, HOLT & AVA WOMAN!!!! 😂 I’m GREEDY.
This was the perfect dirty delicious bite I nedded to make me desperate for the next book in the Hillcrest Prep series.
Yes, hi. Hello. Hey there. This novella was everything! It felt so, so good coming back to this universe, and Jackson, Holt, and Ava gave me everything I didn’t know I needed!
This was a sweet, yet sinfully hot novella with three characters I absolutely want more of. I absolutely loved it!