Pacific Prep: The Complete Series

Pacific Prep #1-4

by R.A. Smyth

My name is Hadley Parker, and today I take control of my life.
Today I start school at Pacific Prep.
This is my new lease on life, and I won’t be wasting it.

I need this, now, more than ever.
I need the education, the promise of a future that I wouldn’t get anywhere else.

These rich kids don’t like me though. When Hawk Davenport decides he doesn’t want me here, his friends back him.
Along with Hawk, Westley Warren, Cam Rutherford, and Mason Hayes rule this school and nobody dares go against them.

They don’t know the real me. I won’t back down.


This omnibus compiles all four books in the dark academy romance series, Pacific Prep, including exclusive bonus scenes.
Due to mature content, this omnibus is recommended to readers aged eighteen and over. Contains enemies-to-lovers/bullying themes. May contain triggers for some readers. Please read the note at the start of the book.

Recommended reading order:
Broken Trust
Brutal Lies
Beyond Vengeance
Break Free
Blurred Lines (A Pacific Prep novella from Emilia's POV - NOT included in this omnibus).

Genres: Dark Romance, Enemies To Lovers, Why Choose, Contemporary, High School, College, Suspense

830 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 7, 2023

About the author

My name is Rachel. I live in the UK with my husband and two golden retrievers, and I am an author of dark, contemporary reverse harem romance.

If you love a story with a well thought out plot and good character development that will give you all the feels, then why not give one of my series a go?

Crescentwood - high school, stalker, bully, enemies to lovers
- Three Divisions: https://books2read.com/threedivisions
- Two Forces: https://books2read.com/twoforces
- One Family: https://books2read.com/onefamily

Pacific Prep - academy, assassin FMC, brothers best friends, taboo, bully
- Broken Trust: https://books2read.com/brokentrust
- Brutal Lies: https://books2read.com/Brutallies
- Beyond Vengeance: https://books2read.com/beyondvengeance
- Break Free: https://books2read.com/BreakfreePP4
- Blurred Lines (novella): https://books2read.com/Blurredlines

Black Creek - Gang/Mafia, enemies to lovers, MM, Forced marriage
- Rebels & Rejects: https://books2read.com/rebelsandrejects
- Murder & Mayhem: https://books2read.com/murderandmayhe...
- Damaged & Deadly: https://books2read.com/damagedanddeadly
- Chaos & Carnage: https://books2read.com/chaosandcarnage

Ruthless Boys of Ridgeway - Second chance romance, Friends-enemies-lovers, college, secret society, stalker, fake dating
- Pretty Spiteful: https://books2read.com/TRBoR1
- Pretty Vile: https://books2read.com/TRBoR2
- Pretty Lethal: https://books2read.com/TRBoR3

Reviews

[Lori Rivera · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is hot from beginning to end. I love Hadley so much... I love her strength, her fierceness, and always her sassiness. I love how she stands up to all the guys and the girls.

This series has so many secrets and reveals... pain and pleasure. This series all the way through will grab you and hold you hostage. All the guys will intrigue you in some sort of way and make you fall in love. I love how each of the guys are just in sync with each other yet they are all different. Cam with his flirty personality and swagger. He's that lovable @sshole! West with his beauty and intelligence, he's that lovable nerd but also that quick witt. Mason is the most complex of the guys and hardest to read but his character growth is so unexpected and amazing. Now Hawk... he is the one who kept me, and Hadley, on our toes. He is the roughest and toughest but still the one who made such an amazing turn around. But a believable one. When he finally comes around... he doesn't lose all his attitude which makes him so intriguing. And then there's Beck... he's that addition that will twist everything up!

Needless to say, this entire series will keep you guessing and making assumptions that WILL BE WRONG! The twists and turns throughout... will keep you up reading this amazing tale.

[Daisy Delfin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I started reading this series with a big A-Knight's-Revenge-hangover. It's been on my kindle for a while and a gr friend told me it has Hannaford Vibes. Indeed it has Hannaford Vibes but I liked Hannaford much better.

Why?
- I liked the first book. The FMC is a tough girl, starting her senior year at Pacific Prep.
- The second to fourth book are rated with 3 stars. Because this book has a slow moving plot but is medium burn. But after the first scenes I started skipping them and there were many scenes I had to skip. At the end even skipping bored me.

[tilda · Rating 4 out of 5]

i will never not love this series.

reading a reverse harem series that has actual plot and isn’t just loosely based around the never ending smut is literally the best.

hadley. my girl hadley who deserves the world. i will forever love her. beck is definitely my favourite mmc. forbidden romance? my weakness. the character development hawk had was great and the way hawk and hadleys relationship slowly flourished made me so happy.

tropes / extras • enemies to lovers, bully romance, reverse harem, boarding school, forbidden romance.

don’t forget to read the trigger warnings!

*arc review*

[HERE FOR THE STEAM · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anyone else addicted to reverse harems like me? Throw in a prep school twist with a badass female lead and you pretty much have the perfect series!!

Welcome to Pacific Prep by RA Smyth! This complete series comes out in omnibus form tomorrow with bonus alternative POV scenes. If you haven’t jumped into this world, you’re seriously missing out!!

[❀ Crystal ✿ - PEACE ☮ LOVE ♥ BOOKS · Rating 3 out of 5]

It really felt like this book would never end. I know I know I could have stopped at any point but dammit having the whole series in my made it impossible to give in especially when I kept hoping I would be impressed.... eventually. Yet by the end none of the characters impressed me and instead they were all rather disappointing. The guys are spoiled rich brats blindly following in their parents footsteps in all the wrong ways. Then we have a heroine whose a trained assassin yet for the most part she's as much help as a wet noodle. There's OW drama galore and one of the guys surely sleeps with someone else after the heroine and it's like the worst bitch at the school he could possibly sleep with. It was just a hot mess and not for me. Not once is there any retribution or apologies from the guys and damn if I'm not gonna hold onto this grudge for awhile!!!

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

*ARC Review*

So I have alredy read this series a few times before (it's one of my all time favs), but being able to have it all in one omnibus plus all of the bonus content is absolutely amazing. If you have not read this series, or anything by RA Smyth yet you are really missing out. Make sure to check trigger warnings for this series, as there are some pretty dark things within it.

[Lauri MissDysfunktion · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pacific Prep is a dark why choose slow burn romance. This is my review for each book featured in the omnibus.
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Broken Trust is the first book in the Pacific Prep series.
Hadley is our fiery, sassy and fierce female main character. But what secrets is she keeping? The Princes of Pac Hawk, Westley, Cam and Mason are your typical tormenters, or are they?

The series was recommended for fans Hannaford Prep, Kings of Quarantine and Toxic Creek which after reading this I can completely see the comparison. This story is so shrouded in mystery I still don't quite know where it's going to take us, but I'm definitely here for it. The characters are compelling and we have been given just enough of a glimpse to be on the edge of our seats.

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Brutal Lies is book two in the Pacific Prep series.

We pick up where the cliffhanger of Broken trust left us. And lets just say we might be on book two wow is the mystery on high level. The burn is slow, but thankfully not at a glacial pace. The breadcrumbs are dropping and the plot is slowly unfolding.

Hadley's secrets are still pretty firmly held and that anticipation. You know the more the series goes on, the bigger it is going to get. As for the Princes, we get a glimpse behind the facade in Brutal Lies, seeing beyond the masks they show the rest of Pac.

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Beyond Vengeance is book 3 in the pacific Prep series

After the cliffhanger that shook me, I'm now rattled by another. The slow burn of this series will be the death of me. I swear the more I read the more unanswered questions I have. I am so hooked. I need all the answers!

Hadley really began to open up throughout Beyond Vengeance, she still holds so many secrets some spilling without her knowledge but definitely needed to push the plot. Her relationship with the boys develops both on their own and as a whole within this book. Something that desperately needed to happen. While I really enjoy Hadley's boys, I think Hawk is becoming my favourite character, new book boyfriend added.

We also meet Wilder, wow does he like to make chaos reign in the best possible way!
I cannot wait for their parents to get what's coming to them. Especially Lawrence and Wilder's slimy father, a knife to the hand was not nearly enough for that kinda vile.
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Break Free is book 4 and the final book in the Pacific Prep series. A dark reverse harem romance.

After the events of Beyond Vengeance we dive into Hadley’s struggle to not break herself, but break free.

The character development in this series is fantastic. Not just the relationships with the harem and opening up. The continued thaw of Hawk. Beck and West building their sibling bond. But also the character growth, they learn from the obstacles and chaos that has taken over their life and the story builds on that more.
I still maintain Lawrence and the other parents didn’t get quite enough of what they deserved but they certainly had in coming.

This series really doesn’t gloss over the brutality and trauma that’s experienced by not only Hadley but how the boys as well. While some moments may be confronting to some (again please read trigger warnings) the story didn’t just go on. There were real references to mental health and adjusting to life after traumatic events.

Throughout the entire series I’ve always been team Hawke, while the guys in Hadley’s harem all have their great book boyfriend qualities I’m really interested to see where Hawk’s story leads with his sister back and out from under the thumb of their families. Him and Wilder together makes for an interesting and entertaining duo.

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[The_Book_Brat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely amazing! 🖤
*Reverse Harem
*Contemporary
*Multi-POV
*Dark (TWs)
*Academy setting
*Bully
*Assassin
*mass secrets and betrayals
*building harem (4)
*mid burn 🔥
*omnibus
Wow!
•Quick summary:
My gosh if you think ugh this so just another bully Academy RH then let me tell you it’s soooo different, there are lots of strands throughout this plotline and it all comes together to give you an epic read! Alongside this there are some heart felt connections that have really been hard earned throughout the series…and for Hadley and her guys some panty-melting ways of showing their love 🔥🥰 I seriously encourage you to read this omnibus ☺️ especially with all the extra bonus content that juts shows you an even greater depth to some of the characters and just makes you fall in love with them even more!! 🥰
•Individual content:
- Broken Trust
The story arc focuses on Hadley Parker, who has enrolled at Pacific Prep for nefarious reasons!
Hadley has different horrifically on her past which is dripped throughout the book, with little teasers that make you just want to know why she’s there and what’s happened! 🙈With her no ${!+ taken attitude, sass and general persona she soon catches the eye of the Princes with her questioning of their authority! And as a scholarship student at a fancy perp school let’s just say the majority of people are out for her….Which ensures bullying by the Princes as they fight to maintain control over the student body, yet this also brings them into regular contact with Hadley and boy do the sparks fly ⚡️ she instantly hits it off with fun and flirty Cam as they begin to develop a friendship, the quest West who has a hidden depth helps her out on ways she didn’t realise she needed; and then there’s Mason the damaged hulk of a boy who recognises a kindred spirit! 🥰Then there’s Hawk who is alphahole extraordinaire and absolutely cannot stand the sight of her….all of which cause tension within their group! And let’s not forget Beck, her assigned counsellor, who recognises the fire in Hadley and that actually there may be more that meets the eye with this girl 🥰
There’s a budding connection between Hadley and these boys who begrudgingly respect her despite the threat she brings to their empire!
Yet when a DNA test throws out some absolute shocking results it forces the Princes to question everything they thought the knew about their world…and poor Hadley really begins to understand the term be careful what you wish for!
- Brutal Lies
Well despite Hawks misgivings Hadley has firmly planted herself as part of the Royalty of Pacific Prep! She plans on using the new relationships she has with the Princes to Beth the answers she desperately needs, but it’s not all plain sailing as the boys do not trust that Hadley has pure intentions and knowing nothing about her is really throwing them!! 😬
Plus they are beginning to learn more and more about what their parents actually do, and poor Beck gets dragged into the thick of things in an attempt to save his own familial connections 😡
What’s more their parents are pulling strings which are determined to pull this found family unit apart, especially when a blast from Harley’s past forced her to still maintain some secrets from them all! You can’t help but get drawn into the push and pull between Hadley and her men 🥰
Yet some of her men are slowly breaking her way through her defences and what she reveals is truly awful, you really begin to understand what a strong character she is 😍but she also learns more about them which puts her nefarious plans right out the door!
Yet she still needs answers and she’s desperate for them - again the mix of dropping these little hints and proving little tidbits of information really draw you in 😃
- Beyond Vengeance
Well the $€!+ really hits the fan in this book! Hadleys past has really come back to get her 😔 honestly your heart really breaks for this girl and you wonder how much more she can actually take! ❗️Please be aware of the trigger warnings particular for this third book ❗️
It forces her men and the groups new found allies to realise what she truly means to them and the lengths they will go to protect their baby Davenport 🥰
I am so thankful that the author allows Hadley to get her revenge on her nightmare that’s terrorised her throughout her childhood 💪🏻
honestly these guys families are total 😔🤬😣��🤬😡 like words cannot explain what they are trying to force their kids to do! And their group still has work to do of they ever truly want to be free!
- Break Free
Emotional rollercoaster in this last book!
Hadley is caught in the emotional turmoil of what she’s been through and they’re all worried that they’re loosing their baby davenport! 😔😔 something has got to crack soon and as much as you don’t want her to break you know she needs to to get through this! I love the authors realistic portrayal of how someone would deal with this hats happened rather than juts ‘being fixed with love’!
The parents absolutely have to be taken down, they really are the scum of the earth 🤬 yet the plans these guys hatch for taking them down are exceedingly clever!
Although as you can imagine there are kinks along the way 😬
I enjoyed how this series started out as Hadleys take it Vengeance yet it soon became each of theirs as we learn more and more about what has been going on! You really get sucked into the story and are willing for that HEA! 🥰
- Bonus Content
Honestly didn’t think the series could get better but these just add another depth! There are one or two extra chapters for each of the four books, they focus on a different characters point of view for some crucial events in each of the books - I don’t want to tell you which ones cause spoilers - but wow do they add that bit extra 😄😄 they really offer some insight into those characters and the emotions at the time!
JUST READ THIS , you won’t regret it🙏🏻

[dais · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series was beyond incredible. A true masterpiece.
Hadley sucked me into her world and I didn’t ever want to leave. Her story broke me but it slowly pieced me back together again. The boys each have a special place in my heart. I truly don’t have the words to explain how much I adored this series 🖤
If you’re looking for a dark, why choose romance that will make your head spin, READ THIS.

[Taylor Howell · Rating 1 out of 5]

Dnf why am I reading about a supposedly strong female character when all she did was sneak into there rooms to change things around and don’t get me started on the counsellor thing that just fucked up

[Jenifer Briggs · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is an absolute must read!! I only discovered this amazing author in the middle of last year, but since then I've read all of her books and begged my way onto her arc team. She definitely has a dedicated fan for life, but I'm a nice stalker, I promise.🤣🤣

This series revolves around Hadley and her men, who are thrust in a world full of danger and secrets, and nothing is as it seems. Our girl is a the epitome of a fighter, and won't let her second chance of freedom go to waste. She's also not afraid to unalive anyone who gets in her way.

This story consumed me from the get go: Hadley is so strong yet vulnerable, sassy, funny, and so sweet. She's had so much pain in her life so she doesn't trust easy, especially when she knows what lurks behind all the money and good looking people around her. But with the help of Cam, Beck, Mason and West, she's determined more than ever to break free of the chains that still bind her, and Reign her own brand of justice on all those who deserve it.

If you haven't read this amazing series yet, you need to!! Plus our fabulous author added an amazing special epilogue that has all the feels!! This is hands down one of the best rh romances I've ever read, so go one click now!


**I received an ARC of this book and these are my honest opinions **

[Liz · Rating 5 out of 5]

“𝐀 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐱 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠,” 𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬. “𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞.”

This is such a great series!! I was hooked from the start. I’m a huge fan of prep school romance plus make it why choose and ugh.. the best!!! 🥰🥰

Hadley Parker had a rough life growing up and is now starting at a new school. But she’s there for revenge. We get lots of suspense, spice and amazing plot in here! I did not know what to expect while reading and when the plot twists came… 🤯🤯 oh man!!

This newly released complete series collection comes with bonus scenes from different views of the guys and I really enjoyed reading them and seeing how they felt in certain scenes! And that final epilogue… my heart melted. 🥹🥹🥹

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮.

If you love dark romance with a strong female lead character who doesn’t have to choose between 4 dark and damaged guys, then this is a book you’ll definitely enjoy.🤍

Pacific Prep is a dark academy bully RH series with:
🖤  Assassin FMC with traumatic past
👀 Counselor-student relationship
❤️ Brothers best friends
💀 Full of suspense and unexpected twists & turns

[Laura (lady_h_reads) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Going back to Pacific Prep is like digging into that end-of-the-week ice cream sundae. You know just how good it will be from the first spoonful to the last lick of the bowl. Seeing Hadley and her men again fills me with the same pleasure. From Hadley’s first steps on campus, through the bullying and hate laid upon her by Hawk and Cam, then her finding and falling in love with Beck, and through the redemption of the others, every step was a joy to relive. This omnibus is special because it comes with extended epilogues not found in the individual editions and alternate POVs of key scenes.

There are some significant dark elements, so check TW/CW before reading.

The series starts slow/medium-burn but heats up significantly as it progresses. It ends scorching hot.

If you haven’t already fallen in love with Pacific Prep, this is a great place to start. If you have already read the series, grab this book for all the additional content. It is well worth the reread. Then grab the novella Blurred Lines and meet up again with Emilia in The Ruthless Boys of Ridgeway.

[Dani (books and blankets) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Idk why I didn't read this series sooner, but I am so happy that I finally did. The beginning and end were like reading about entirely different characters. The growth, friendship, love, communication, understanding, vulnerability, and trust developed between Hadley and the guys made me love this series. These guys went through the wringer. Something was always happening that had me on edge, filled with angst. Hadley is one of the fiercest, most resilient FMCs I've read about, and I instantly loved her. Everything she went through only made her stronger. With her guys and Emilia, she had support even if she didn't fully understand at first. Hawk became my favorite of everyone. Who would have thought? But how he stepped up and his love for his sister was everything. I loved it. This story was entertaining, well-written, and full of angst and action. The world-building was crazy good. Five stars for me!

[Kaylee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pac Prep is a 4 book, RH, private HS, bully romance. There’s family secrets, steam, drama, taboo relationship (one of them is the counselor at the school and she’s a student), great friendships, and Hadley is an amazing MC. CW are listed at the beginning of each book and please do check those out if needed because this is a dark romance. The bullying isn’t too bad (imo) so if you don’t love those I think you could still give this a try if everything else sounds like something you’d enjoy. The bonus scenes in the omnibus were perfection and give you just a couple of scenes per book from one of the guys’ POV instead (the book itself is multi POV as well). I don’t remember all of their ages but Hadley is 18 and I think most of the guys were same age or older than her if I remember correctly (maybe one was still 17. Definitely check out this series!

[CL Carman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This steamy RH series had everything I wanted and needed. Hadley is my ideal FMC with a traumatic past that shapes her into the badass that she becomes. Most books that I’ve read with that theme have MCs that are all equally as cut throat but the fact that Hadley can literally hand all of them their asses had me hooked!

The spicy scenes had me frothing at the mouth! This does take place in a high school setting which can be a turn off for some but it was easy for me to disconnect since it does take place in a boarding school and they don’t live with their parents.

This series ticked every box for me. Definitely recommend for any RH or academy romance lover!

[Courtnee · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

The Pacific Prep series has had a revamp and is now available as an omnibus with bonus content!!

You guys, I absolutely loved this series!! Hadley and her guys are badass and had me obsessed with the series right from the start. I devoured this series back in October over a couple of days and was devastated when it finished. Being able to relive some of my favourite moments with bonus content gave me all the feels and reminded me of how much I loved it! It’s just too good !

If you’ve been waiting to jump into this series, now is the perfect time to do it. The Pacific Prep omnibus is available on Amazon now!

[Carrie Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hadley is such a strong, take no prisoners, touch mine and die, bada$$ FMC. Bringing all these books together to be enjoyed in one place is just a bonus. You need to get to know Hadley and her boys... RA Smyth is a magical storyteller and just like everything else she touches this does not disappoint!

[Michelle Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you haven’t read this series yet, then you’re missing out! It has everything.

Academy setting
Bully
Reverse harem
Strong FMC

Secrets and betrayal lies within the hallowed halls of Pacific Prep. And Hadley lands herself smack dab in the middle. Read this series. You will not be disappointed.

[madison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ugh I just love this series! I’m so glad all of the books are in one huge omnibus now 😄

I was NOT READY for that bonus scene in Hawks POV from book 2 😭😭😭 also just love his & hadleys sibling bond so much🥹

Loved getting the extra POVs from the guys during memorable moments in the series!!

And Wilder!!!!! Eeeek need more of him asap lol

[Jessica Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

✨I loved this series the first time round, and I absolutely devoured it this time.
It was so nice to revisits Hadley and all her men in Tis series, and to have all books together along with extra content in this omnibus was so good.
If you haven’t read this already, I highly recommend picking this one up, even if you have, it’s definitely worth a reread…and who doesn’t love bonus content!! ✨

[Susan Stradiotto]

High school isn't really my cuppa...

[Heather Bosch · Rating 5 out of 5]

All I can say is wow… I was sucked in from the start. The story line and plot was written so well, I was shocked by the out come of this series! I can not wait to read the novella. I just can’t say how much I loved this.

[Jess McDaniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Pac Prep!!

Pack Prep is one of my favorite series! I absolutely love Hadley and her guys! This series is action packed and full of surprises. There are some dark elements to this series and heed the warnings before going in. If you love academy, dark, somewhat büĺly, RHs, then you will love Pac Prep!

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This omnibus is a must read! Even though I had already read the series, I really enjoyed the chance to reread the series, as well as get new insight through the bonus content and alternate POVs Rachel gave us with this book. If you haven't read Pacific Prep, pick this up immediately! And if you have read Pacific Prep, you should still pick this up for all the new chapters.

[Nikki'J' · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Pacific Prep series was awesome the first time around. I enjoyed it just as much the second time and for the third time in the complete series omnibus, it hasn't lost any of its glow.

You know just how good a story is when you know every twist and turn that is coming but still find yourself on the edge waiting for them to come. You still enjoy all the ups and downs. Feel angry and rage against the wrongs the characters face. Laugh at all the lighter moments of banter between them and swoon when the guys finally realize what is right in front of them.

Rachel did an amazing job with Pacific Prep and then she made it better with the bonus scenes she gifted us in this omnibus. Getting the opportunity to see scenes from others' perspectives was so fantastic I would have happily devoured more if she'd written it.

It is so good that we get more glimpses of these characters in Rachel's current series The Ruthless Boys of Ridgeway.

Look forward to more of Rachel's series and whatever is to come next.
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Broken Trust #1
Hadley is starting senior year at Pacific Prep as a scholarship student, she is put in her place quickly by the rich over the top guide with her “you, us, and them speech”. Them is who Hadley is interested in. You can’t miss the Princes, Cam the super friendly over the top flirt, Mason the stoic silent solid wall of muscle, West quiet-looking, intriguing and super smart and Hawk the dangerous angry-looking one.

None of them knows what to do with the new girl, scholarship students are considered not worthy of the Prince’s attention but none of them can deny the pull toward her. It’s unsettling and makes them question their already turbulent existence at Pacific Prep.

Hadley keeps secrets though, no matter her draw to the Princes she can’t lose sight of her goal. But as they start to broach her walls she can’t help but see beyond that. The Princes have secrets of their own and Hadley could bring more trouble than they already have to deal with.

No matter how they try their chemistry keeps bringing them back to a collision waiting to happen. When one of Hadley’s secrets gets out one of the Princes is hurt the most and he joins the bandwagon of destroying her. Little do they know Hadley is much stronger than even they think and with a new alley by her side she starts to trust Hadley will not stop fighting to get the life she wants. The Princes either get on board or get out of her way.

Brutal Lies #2
Hadley’s world has been rocked by what West found out, she thought her life was messed up before but it only keeps getting more twisted. If she hadn’t seen the proof for herself she never would have believed it. Now she has no idea where to go next or what that shithead Hawk is thinking about it all.

Beck is Hadley’s strength right now and seems to be the only person to have her back 100% of the time. While what they are doing could get them both in a lot of trouble there is no resisting each other. When his secret comes out will it derail Hadley’s trust in him? He can’t lose her he’s already to caught up in her to let her go without a fight.

Hawk finds out that everything West showed him on paper is true but he still can’t figure out how any of it makes any sense. It makes him more angry and confused than he already is about Hadley but now he has to figure out where she will fit in with his life and world.

Cam’s anger is consuming him, he hates what he feels for Hadley and wants to know what the hell she wants with him and his father. None of it makes sense and what’s worse is how he still reacts around her. He’s had enough it’s time to get the truth from her, only the truth may wreck him more than the story that he thought up in his head.

West tries to show Hadley that despite how they behave in public there is much more going on even though he can’t share it with her he intends to make sure she sees where her life should have been. Whatever she has been through is not how she should have lived. As his perception of her changes so does the relationship between them. West and Hadley can no longer deny their chemistry.

Mason knows what he wants and Hadley is it. He knows exactly how strong she is and despite all that he wants to take care of her and be at her back when she needs it. No matter what is going on with her, Cam, and Hawk he’s done standing back. Hadley can be his he just has to show her.

Beck really wishes he never stepped into this world. No matter how much he wanted to know the brother he didn’t know about. Now he’s stuck in a dangerous world he has no way to get out of. Allies are scarce and despite his connection to the Princes, he can’t trust them. But for Hadley, he’s going to have to get over it.

Hadley is going to need them all. Because her past wants her back and he’s going to stop at nothing to get what he thinks is his. Hadley will finally trust the Princes with one of her secrets as they let go of some of their secrets too. They will have to figure out a way to keep Hadley safe and how to save themselves as well.

Beyond Vengeance #3
Hadley is revealed to the parents, the guys hoped it would help keep her safe but there is now more pressure on her to conform and she may still lose her freedom if they can’t get out from under the parent's rule. While her parents certainly don’t take their long-lost daughter into their arms they do make plans on how they can use her. The guys are boiling with rage over the ways the parents treat them all, their entire lifestyle and the awful human beings that they are.

Every time they try to fight them though it only ends badly. While they try to figure out a way out of the situation they decide to go along with their parents as much as they can. Despite the love shared between the 4 guys and Hadley, she still has secrets she hasn’t wanted to share yet. Afraid they may not accept her once they know.

The guys get dragged deeper into the family business and begin to learn things that may help them end their parents. Before they get a chance the unthinkable happens and the guys are left reeling trying to figure out how to save the woman they all love.

Break Free #4
Hadley is still trapped thanks to Lawrence and the guys are losing their minds trying to figure out how to save her. They are trying their best to break her but they should know what they made her into. They should know that the only way to break her is to kill her, sometimes she thinks that won’t be so bad but knowing her guys and her brother are coming she fights to hang on.

With some help from Beck’s past and Wilder, the guys have their plan. Get Hadley back and then destroy it all. They won’t let their parents get away with it any longer. They’ve seen how strong Hadley is they can be that strong too. Together they can’t lose.

Once free Hadley struggles with what she went through for weeks and despite the guys being there, she tries to keep them out. Their love is too strong and they know her better than she thinks.

Their parent’s secrets continue to be leaked and they hope to use them against them. Little did they think they were as evil as they are. It will come down to life and death for them but can they all survive while bringing down the evil empire that they are supposed to take over?

“Don’t they say love conquers all? Well, our love is a force to be reckoned with.”

Happy Reading.

[Natasha Barr · Rating 2 out of 5]

What A Croc

Admittedly this book is about a teenage trained assassin looking for payback but even with that storyline in mind this book and it's characters are so untrue to the books premise I gave up just over half way. Supposedly fueled by revenge she let's herself get dictated to and bossed around by the people she wants revenge on rather than setting each one up individually and putting bullets in their head - which would have made a far more interesting story then the "trained assassin" that should and would have took control of the situation right from the get go as she was trained to do. But gave the female author who obviously has no faith in her own sex the ability to bore us with the same repetitive and lackluster sex scenes over and over again in the FLC's poly relationships because of course a trained soldier loses all perspective because she gets horny?????

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

BROKEN TRUST:

OMG – WOW! Damn, this is one suspenseful, utterly thrilling, intense and freaking sexy book that had my emotions going haywire and my heart beating like crazy! Hadley’s story got its hooks into me, I couldn’t put it down and I never wanted the story to stop. I was totally and utterly consumed by her story. It’s gritty, angst filled and emotional, plus it is riddled with so much anger and pain that it will have your head spinning in all directions.

Hadley is fierce, smart, sassy and a definite warrior. She has been through some very traumatizing life experiences that we only get little glimpse of. There is something extremely dark in her past that has filled her will all kinds of demons that she can’t shake. Her backstory has me waiting on bated breath not knowing how she grew up and what her life was like. There are so many secrets to her story that I am breathless with anticipation. When she embarks on a new journey into a prestigious school, she is in for a complete and utter surprise. The Princes are not who she expects to run into. With the introduction of Hadley, utter chaos has now ensued.

The beginning of this story and the end have me all shook up. So many freaking secrets and twists and turn throughout that I have no clue how things are going to come out in the end. I am blown away, shocked by every small revelation and staggering with anticipation of what is coming next.

BRUTAL LIES:

OMG! WOW! This is one hell of a rollercoaster ride of suspense, secrets, betrayals and intensely steamy moments. The revelations and secrets that are slowly revealed had me completely floored, shocked and left me with more questions. My head was spinning and my heart was racing the whole way through. It’s twisted, thrilling and filled with so much angst that it had me screaming and yelling at my kindle by the end.

Hadley’s real story and past is slowly coming to light. There are things we don’t know yet about her but I have a feeling that when her secrets are finally fully revealed I am going to need to some time to fully grasp the immensity of it. Hadley is a fierce warrior queen and a true phoenix rising. She is almost ready to take down some very prominent families and watch them all burn. I honestly can’t wait for when that finally happens.

Cam, Mason, West and Beck – OMG – these guys are intense, domineering, demanding and damn right sexy. They kept my panties melting and me gushing with love for all four of them. Let’s not forget Hawk – he is turning into an amazing protector.

This story just gets better and better as it progresses. The writing is brilliant and kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way through and then knocked me off my chair with that incredible and shocking ending. I can’t wait to see what happens next!

BEYOND VENGANCE:

OMG! That was one hell a twisted rollercoaster ride that has me all messed up. I could not stop turning the pages quickly in order to see what was going to happen next. It kept me on the edge of my seat, biting my nails with anticipation of how this part of the story was going to end. And OMG that ending nearly killed me!

This part of Hadley’s story slowed down a bit. There are more emotions at play between all of the characters, more angst, more drama and a whole lot of very steamy moments. Hadley is forging a strong connection with her men and showing everyone that she is a MF Queen and a force to be reckoned with. I love their unbreakable bond and how connected they all are.

Beyond Vengeance is filled with shocking revelations, suspenseful moments, thrilling twists and more secrets that will leave you gasping for breath and needing all the answers right now. The plot is thickening, we are at the ultimate finale battle and we are now on the cusp of what is sure to be an explosive, bloody and violent conclusion to this phenomenal series.

I am so ready for the bloody war and the ultimate vengeance to begin. Hadley and her men are going to tear them all apart!

BREAK FREE:

OMG! What a thrilling, intense and entertaining finale this was! It had my heart beating rapidly, my palms sweating uncontrollably and my butt on the edge of my seat with anticipation of what Hadley was going to do in order to get her vengeance. Every turn of the page pulled me in deeper making it so hard to let the story go in the end. And what a perfect ending it was!

Hadley and her crew of princes will keep you laughing, maybe crying a little and swooning so hard over them. They were sweet and loving when they needed to be and fierce and violent when protecting Hadley.

This series is brilliantly written with unbelievable twists and turns throughout that keep you guessing the whole way through, and with phenomenal characters whom we grow to love and some we want to destroy. It’s filled with action, suspense, drama, violence, bloody vengeance and some very sweet and tender moments.

I LOVED this series and I can’t wait to see where this phenomenal author takes us next.

[Sue Harbers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Broken Trust
Ok… fair warning, start this book in the morning on a day you have where you can read all day because once you start reading you will NOT want to stop! I made the mistake of starting to read this before bed, don’t be like me! This book is the total package and RA Smyth is a writing genius. Hadley is an absolute powerhouse of a character, I can’t say how much I adore her strength and ability to rise up. All that and we don’t even know that much about her or her past yet. The boys are still a mystery right now, I’m disappointed in a good half of them at the moment but I’m crossing my fingers for redemption as the story goes on and truths come out. We badly need to know what Hadley’s back story is, that’s one of my big hopes for book 2. I also want to know Hawk’s deal because we keep getting eluded to a difficult past something maybe to help justify his behavior. I love Beck’s character but I don’t necessarily trust him. There is so much story brewing beneath the surface here that it’s nuts, it’s like trying to piece together a thousand piece puzzle without the picture to look at. The steam, angst and intrigue are at an all time high and I can’t wait for more!

Brutal Lies
Brutal Lies was a perfect follow up to Broken Trust. Hadley's story continues to be an emotional whirlwind. We see her trying to gather her strength and stand her ground in light of the intense amount of abuse she has suffered. She's got the absolute amazing support of Beck, he really was such an integral factor for Hadley getting through everything happening to her and staying where she is so she can face her demons and get to know Hawk better. Hawk.... well what can I say except the dude is finally growing on me. I'm not disappointed. Cam however is really struggling right now; at first I wanted to punch him, then I felt so bad for him and now I'm not sure. I really want him to pull his head out of his tush and face what he's feeling towards Hadley and his own personal demons. He's gotta put those big boy pants on. I will say though, he's had his world absolutely turned upside down, probably more then anyone else at this point. West and Mason were wonderful and I'm so glad that they're both centering around supporting Hadley and what they want from their dynamic with her. I cannot wait to see where this story is going because you think you have an idea but you never really do! R.A. Smyth keeps you on your toes and writes the most riveting story lines for these characters that you can't help but fall in love with!

Beyond Vengeance
It’s hard to believe Hadley’s story just keeps getting better but it really does! RA Smyth continues to entrance in this installment. Hadley and Cam steadily are working on their relationship, whatever status that is and it’s amazing to have Cam back in whatever capacity they figure out. Hadley and Hawk face their parents together a few times and they continue to bond as siblings, which is awesome and really good for both characters. West, Mason and Beck are all amazing and there are some awesome steamy scenes between Hadley and them! Lawrence somehow gets even more vile in this book then in the past, I know he’s gonna get his eventually and I can’t wait for that! The cliffhanger is brutal, I’m worried for Hadley!!

Break Free
God Bless RA Smyth for being not only an amazing author but for being able to publish Hadley's story in completion in only a few months, I'm not sure how I would have been able to wait otherwise! Hadley has gone through so much throughout this series and it's amazing to see that she still has fight left in her. Getting her free of the compound in this book can't come soon enough but also is a huge feat for her guys (and bro). The guys all come together, including Wilder her new brother from another mother, to break her free but also to support her as she works through her trauma. Parents and company aside, that's their biggest challenge in this installment. I don't know that I could really pick a favorite guy but I definitely have a (extra) soft spot for West and Beck. I'm really hoping to read to more about Wilder, Hawk and Emilia. Emilia has a huge story I know it! And I'm excited to read about Black Creek too and the men we met, especially Cain. Epic conclusion to an epic series!

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of my favorite series from 2021 so having all of the books in one place, plus bonus content is amazing! The bonus content is great, but I want more. I would still love more from Hadley and her harem because they are hot!

Broken Trust:
This book has everything you could want in a book - suspense, hate, steamy scenes, and so much more. I couldn't put this book down and am struggling to find the words to really express how genius this book is! This is the first book in the Pacific Prep series so you get some character development for Hadley and the guys, but I know more about their pasts will be revealed in the upcoming books. These characters are complex and all have pasts that have led them to be a little crazy at times. I cannot wait to learn more about all of them. While reading this book, I thought I had the plot all figured out but R.A. Smyth is genius and threw twists that I never expected. The cliffhanger left me needing more now!

Brutal Lies:
What can I say about this book besides it was fan-freaking-tastic! I felt like I was on a rollercoaster that I never wanted to get off. My emotions were all over the place - at one point I wanted to throw my iPad, but then the next chapter I was tearing up. These characters just tugged on my heart. I had to slow down reading this book because I didn't want to stop reading about these characters! West and Mason are great together, but I really want to see more of West's alpha side. He comes off quiet at times, but we all know the alpha is in there so I am ready to see it in full force! Hawk is growing on me so I am ready to see what happens with him and Hadley in book 3. My heart was literally breaking for Cam. He still drives me a bit crazy, but he broke my heart! As for the plot - there are so many secrets in this book! Just when I thought all of the secrets were out, more secrets were revealed. This plot kept me on my toes and left me needing more!!! I can't emphasize enough how much I loved this book!!!

Beyond Vengeance:
I am completely in shock!!! I did not see those last few chapters coming. They truly shocked me and made me throw my iPad. I need the next book now so that I can wrap my brain around what I read! The characters and relationships between them in this book are so strong. Hadley has easily become one of my favorite heroines ever and I need more of her. She is so strong but has let her guard come down some with these guys. I didn’t think I would ever be pro-Hawk but he really grew on me in this book and I hope he finds his HEA at some point. Everyone needs to read this book to see how much of an evil genius Smyth is. I know she has a plan and we will all understand it after book 4 but right now I’m struggling because I just want to know what happens. I loved this book even though that ending killed me a little! This book really has everything I need in a book; drama, steamy and hot scenes, alphas, and a kicka$$ female lead!

Break Free:
I took two days to read this because I didn’t want the story to end! Smyth created a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat with characters that stick with you. This book was the perfect conclusion to this series although I would love to have more of these characters!!! Watching Hadley and Hawk’s relationship develop had me in tears. Initially I didn’t care for Hawk but his development throughout the series made him one of my favorites. He’s so protective and genuinely loves his twin. Beck, Cam, West, and Mason are the perfect harem for Hadley. With her past, one guy would never be able to be everything she needed but these four guys all bring out different parts of her. She clearly needs all of them! I love how they all have developed a friendship and support, not only Hadley, but each other. I honestly think Hadley is my new favorite female character. She is so strong and protective of those around her. I’m excited for more Wilder and Hawk in the upcoming novella but I really need more of Hadley and her guys. I want to see them in the future and see what they are all doing.