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Silver Valley University #1
Hidden Secrets
Shhh...I have a secret, or two. They don't know what really happened. They didn't ask, so I didn't explain.
Four years ago, my whole life changed in one night.
I lost the loves of my life, and I suffered through something no one ever should.
Returning to my hometown with a little piece of them, I’m not surprised when they aren’t thrilled to see me again.
I came back to Silver Valley University to better my future. To take back the education I should have had before
But they are here, The Silver Knights
Brody, Jax and Chase the cocky football jocks and Lady Rain, the head cheerleader.
They want me gone, still holding something against me that they never fully understood. And now they’re willing to do anything to make me leave.
Thankfully my sexy neighbor is my saving grace in the hell they make for me.
I won't explain that night to them. I shouldn't have to.
If they think I'll just bow down like everyone else does, they have another thing coming.
Secrets eventually surface, bringing the truth to light.
Will the Knights take a knee when all is revealed?
Or is it too little too late?
Silver Valley University is a college bully Reverse Harem. This book may have some darker themes. Please be advised that sexual assault is a big topic in this story. Graphic sex. Swearing. Age gap.
Four years ago, my whole life changed in one night.
I lost the loves of my life, and I suffered through something no one ever should.
Returning to my hometown with a little piece of them, I’m not surprised when they aren’t thrilled to see me again.
I came back to Silver Valley University to better my future. To take back the education I should have had before
But they are here, The Silver Knights
Brody, Jax and Chase the cocky football jocks and Lady Rain, the head cheerleader.
They want me gone, still holding something against me that they never fully understood. And now they’re willing to do anything to make me leave.
Thankfully my sexy neighbor is my saving grace in the hell they make for me.
I won't explain that night to them. I shouldn't have to.
If they think I'll just bow down like everyone else does, they have another thing coming.
Secrets eventually surface, bringing the truth to light.
Will the Knights take a knee when all is revealed?
Or is it too little too late?
Silver Valley University is a college bully Reverse Harem. This book may have some darker themes. Please be advised that sexual assault is a big topic in this story. Graphic sex. Swearing. Age gap.
395 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 28, 2022
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Alisha Williams
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November 15, 2022
I’m sorry, but no.
I can’t not hate her guys and girl after what they did.
Bullying aside, how could she forgive them for automatically assuming the worst of her.
Further, the girl was violated, bullied, and had her reputation smeared all because they ASSUMED something. Mind you, their assumptions made no sense.
She should just stick with Theo’s dorky ass… forget the others. But, that’s not how this will play out. And since I loathe the idea of her giving them a second chance, I’m out.
I really need to stop reading bully books… I find them unpalatable. Which usually leaves me angry that I read said book in the first place. So, ignore me.
I can’t not hate her guys and girl after what they did.
Bullying aside, how could she forgive them for automatically assuming the worst of her.
Further, the girl was violated, bullied, and had her reputation smeared all because they ASSUMED something. Mind you, their assumptions made no sense.
She should just stick with Theo’s dorky ass… forget the others. But, that’s not how this will play out. And since I loathe the idea of her giving them a second chance, I’m out.
I really need to stop reading bully books… I find them unpalatable. Which usually leaves me angry that I read said book in the first place. So, ignore me.
April 11, 2022
4 Stars
I really enjoyed this book.
Make sure you check TW. Ellie has been through so much. Throughout her time at SVU I just wanted to reach in the book and shake the main guys and girl. If ony they had got her side of the story. It made me feel so bad for her.
Theo is definitely at the top of my list. Him and Ellie are perfect for each other. I was suprised that the main 4 have yet to meet Lilly. I'm looking forward to seeing their reactions to her.
I really enjoyed this book.
Make sure you check TW. Ellie has been through so much. Throughout her time at SVU I just wanted to reach in the book and shake the main guys and girl. If ony they had got her side of the story. It made me feel so bad for her.
Theo is definitely at the top of my list. Him and Ellie are perfect for each other. I was suprised that the main 4 have yet to meet Lilly. I'm looking forward to seeing their reactions to her.
March 13, 2022
This one didn’t work for me. I really liked the premise and kept waiting for them to find out about the secret baby, the reason why I picked this book up, but they never did. Boooo. Overall I just didn’t feel connected to the characters and thought that the chemistry between the characters was lacking. A lot of the interactions felt forced and rushed. I didn’t like the instalove between her and Theo either. Basically it’s just not my speed but a lot of the drama was fun and I think others will enjoy it more than I did.
October 18, 2022
I loved Theo, he was way too good for Ellie. Their instalove was a bit weird though and I hate when in stories, widowers are like "my love for my dead spouse was big but with [insert MC whom they've known for 2 days] it's more powerful".
I loved her daughter but as soon as she only became a stand-in in the story, I didn't care. I understand how teenage mothers are still teenagers, but Ellie was more interested in cheerleading, dancing, drinking and flirting than she was to spend time with her child.
The bullies were cruel and vile and how Ellie forgave them that easily made her look weak and not a good mother. People don't own people and even if she slept with the whole college, they had no right to treat her like that. If you can be that hurtful to someone you supposedly love, how the hell are you with people you hate?
I loved her daughter but as soon as she only became a stand-in in the story, I didn't care. I understand how teenage mothers are still teenagers, but Ellie was more interested in cheerleading, dancing, drinking and flirting than she was to spend time with her child.
The bullies were cruel and vile and how Ellie forgave them that easily made her look weak and not a good mother. People don't own people and even if she slept with the whole college, they had no right to treat her like that. If you can be that hurtful to someone you supposedly love, how the hell are you with people you hate?
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April 7, 2022I was really excited about this book! I absolutely LOVED Theo and his son’s relationship with Elle’s daughter. Elle was totally amazing and I’m so proud of everything she’s overcome. She’s the type of FMC who takes no sh*t from anyone and doesn’t let anyone put her down.
I liked it a lot, but the celibacy thing didn’t do it for me. The FMC stayed celibate the whole time while the original men were with whoever they wanted to be with. This seems to be a common trope in the second chance romances and it’s one of my least favorites.
Overall, I can’t wait to see what happens next and how the men redeem themselves (especially after that cliffhanger!!)
I liked it a lot, but the celibacy thing didn’t do it for me. The FMC stayed celibate the whole time while the original men were with whoever they wanted to be with. This seems to be a common trope in the second chance romances and it’s one of my least favorites.
Overall, I can’t wait to see what happens next and how the men redeem themselves (especially after that cliffhanger!!)
January 16, 2022
Hidden Secrets
I'm not crying 😢 😭... you're crying 😢 😭
New Year, brand new series, and it's so dang good. Ellie and Theo are so sweet together ❤️ They so deserve all the happiness of being in a relationship. Theo is definitely my favorite main guy. He makes me swoon so hard with everything he does and his complete understanding of Ellie. That man deserves all the brownie points. Little Miss Lilly... such a hoot, and that adorable scene with Toby at xmas had me rolling. Ellie made some awesome friends that helped her get through the bullying of her ex's. Man does my heart go out to them all of anyway. I am so looking forward to book 2. Can there be forgiveness and redemption for those jerks??? I sure hope so. My fingers are crossed for them even though they probably don't exactly deserve it. However I'm a sucker for this group, and I'm dying to see it happen. I can't wait for them all to grovel, and I do hope Ellie forgives them all eventually...🤞
I'm not crying 😢 😭... you're crying 😢 😭
New Year, brand new series, and it's so dang good. Ellie and Theo are so sweet together ❤️ They so deserve all the happiness of being in a relationship. Theo is definitely my favorite main guy. He makes me swoon so hard with everything he does and his complete understanding of Ellie. That man deserves all the brownie points. Little Miss Lilly... such a hoot, and that adorable scene with Toby at xmas had me rolling. Ellie made some awesome friends that helped her get through the bullying of her ex's. Man does my heart go out to them all of anyway. I am so looking forward to book 2. Can there be forgiveness and redemption for those jerks??? I sure hope so. My fingers are crossed for them even though they probably don't exactly deserve it. However I'm a sucker for this group, and I'm dying to see it happen. I can't wait for them all to grovel, and I do hope Ellie forgives them all eventually...🤞
December 6, 2022
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I felt like there were two different stories in this book that were fighting each other for page time. Ellie and Theo had such a cute romance and I really liked their connection, but it was overshadowed a lot by what was going on with Ellie's exes at school. At times it even started to feel like Theo was nothing more than her babysitter. And then we had the drama of school and her exes bullying going on that, in turn, felt like Theo was pushing them into the background. It was a good mix of drama and romance at times but mainly just a little too much going on at once.
I also wasn't a huge fan of the fact it took so long for anything to progress with Rain, Jax, Brody, and Chase. The majority of the book was them having Ellie and bullying her, and I know there's still two books to go but I needed some hint of a big grovel to come to keep me interested. We did finally get that near the very very end and I did continue on to the next book but it was almost too little too late.
Overall, I do think this had an interesting and unique spin on the reverse harem trope by adding the secret baby trope to it as well. Also I loved that this was a harem with more than one female, I've actually never seen another book like that but I really liked it. And it kept me reading even at times I was wishing for more chemistry from Ellie and her past loves.
Amazon US * Amazon UK
I felt like there were two different stories in this book that were fighting each other for page time. Ellie and Theo had such a cute romance and I really liked their connection, but it was overshadowed a lot by what was going on with Ellie's exes at school. At times it even started to feel like Theo was nothing more than her babysitter. And then we had the drama of school and her exes bullying going on that, in turn, felt like Theo was pushing them into the background. It was a good mix of drama and romance at times but mainly just a little too much going on at once.
I also wasn't a huge fan of the fact it took so long for anything to progress with Rain, Jax, Brody, and Chase. The majority of the book was them having Ellie and bullying her, and I know there's still two books to go but I needed some hint of a big grovel to come to keep me interested. We did finally get that near the very very end and I did continue on to the next book but it was almost too little too late.
Overall, I do think this had an interesting and unique spin on the reverse harem trope by adding the secret baby trope to it as well. Also I loved that this was a harem with more than one female, I've actually never seen another book like that but I really liked it. And it kept me reading even at times I was wishing for more chemistry from Ellie and her past loves.
January 28, 2022
Heartbreaking/Frustrated/Sobbing/Emotional
This book.... I was waiting patiently for this book. Oh and it was worth the wait? ¡YES IT WAS SO F*CKING WORTH IT!
The prologue of this book set the mode.. you get so much from the prologue that it get's you going. It amazing to see that in some short pages you get the personalities of the characters. As soon as I read the prologue I knew this book was going to be amazing. Also Alisha don't disappoint her writing is on point easy to read and you fall in love with the character so fast.
I knew this book was going to breake me I knew it. But I like the pain and I love the torture. So what can I say... this book BROKE MEEEEEEE since the beginning.
Ellie Ellie Ellie strong fmc amazing mom and Thank God she have a backbone they put her down but she get's back up and stronger that before. She very relatable she went through a lot and she still finds a away to try to be happy and keep going. She is very strong and I love it.
Theo Daddy Theo... I just want to be on my knees for you... I love you... 😈 Amazing character.
The guys oh the guys I wanted to hate them, slap them fight them make them bleed and make the suffer a lot of pain. But deep in my insides I knew that I didn't fully hate them. But I still want to see them suffer. I want to see them on their knees begging. Maybe not that bad but I want them to be in pain for a little while.
Rain.... Rain.... girl did I wanted to slap you all the time YES.... did I wanted to make you pay... still do...
Side characters were amazing.. I just want to know more about them. Very well writen. Ellie had an amazing support sistem... even in bad time she always had someone to lean on.
This book was amazing my emotions were all over the place. My feeling for the guys and Rain were changing every minute. I was crying them smiling and the mad and frustrated then I wanted to kill the guys and then I love them... rollercoaster.
The sexy time.... mmmmmm it was hot....🔥
The ending BROKE ME.... BROKE MEEEE...
I just can't wait to see how this story is going to play out with all the secrets and revelation in that ending... I can't wait... I'm anxious...
This book.... I was waiting patiently for this book. Oh and it was worth the wait? ¡YES IT WAS SO F*CKING WORTH IT!
The prologue of this book set the mode.. you get so much from the prologue that it get's you going. It amazing to see that in some short pages you get the personalities of the characters. As soon as I read the prologue I knew this book was going to be amazing. Also Alisha don't disappoint her writing is on point easy to read and you fall in love with the character so fast.
I knew this book was going to breake me I knew it. But I like the pain and I love the torture. So what can I say... this book BROKE MEEEEEEE since the beginning.
Ellie Ellie Ellie strong fmc amazing mom and Thank God she have a backbone they put her down but she get's back up and stronger that before. She very relatable she went through a lot and she still finds a away to try to be happy and keep going. She is very strong and I love it.
Theo Daddy Theo... I just want to be on my knees for you... I love you... 😈 Amazing character.
The guys oh the guys I wanted to hate them, slap them fight them make them bleed and make the suffer a lot of pain. But deep in my insides I knew that I didn't fully hate them. But I still want to see them suffer. I want to see them on their knees begging. Maybe not that bad but I want them to be in pain for a little while.
Rain.... Rain.... girl did I wanted to slap you all the time YES.... did I wanted to make you pay... still do...
Side characters were amazing.. I just want to know more about them. Very well writen. Ellie had an amazing support sistem... even in bad time she always had someone to lean on.
This book was amazing my emotions were all over the place. My feeling for the guys and Rain were changing every minute. I was crying them smiling and the mad and frustrated then I wanted to kill the guys and then I love them... rollercoaster.
The sexy time.... mmmmmm it was hot....🔥
The ending BROKE ME.... BROKE MEEEE...
I just can't wait to see how this story is going to play out with all the secrets and revelation in that ending... I can't wait... I'm anxious...
January 20, 2022
I’m honestly having trouble figuring out what to say. Hidden Secrets was such an emotional read for me that it’s hard to put my feelings for it into words.
I absolutely loved this book but it hit way too close to home for me. You could say that what made Hidden Secrets such an amazing and heartbreaking read was how close to home it hit. Alisha handled the entire situation in a way that was incredibly realistic and I appreciate that. Many authors will throw what she did in and then glaze over it. Some even going so far as to have it so the FMC is magically better after having sex with her partners. So thank you Alisha for writing Ellie’s story and her experience the way you did.
I want to take a minute to point out that I’ve never read an RH where a female was in the harem. As a bi girl I absolutely LOVED it and can’t wait to see more of that relationship in book two! I wish we could’ve seen more in book one because of how much I loved it haha.
Even tho there were two points in the book that looked too familiar and made me sob I still am obsessed with Hidden Secrets. I can’t wait for book two because that was an amazing book and one hell of a cliffhanger!
I absolutely loved this book but it hit way too close to home for me. You could say that what made Hidden Secrets such an amazing and heartbreaking read was how close to home it hit. Alisha handled the entire situation in a way that was incredibly realistic and I appreciate that. Many authors will throw what she did in and then glaze over it. Some even going so far as to have it so the FMC is magically better after having sex with her partners. So thank you Alisha for writing Ellie’s story and her experience the way you did.
I want to take a minute to point out that I’ve never read an RH where a female was in the harem. As a bi girl I absolutely LOVED it and can’t wait to see more of that relationship in book two! I wish we could’ve seen more in book one because of how much I loved it haha.
Even tho there were two points in the book that looked too familiar and made me sob I still am obsessed with Hidden Secrets. I can’t wait for book two because that was an amazing book and one hell of a cliffhanger!
May 18, 2022
5/17/22—forced myself to read since I have an arc of the 2nd book. It grew on me, but meh
5/15/22: DNF—Couldn’t make it past that prologue 🙄🙄🙄
5/15/22: DNF—Couldn’t make it past that prologue 🙄🙄🙄
May 26, 2022
This one's as dramatic as it gets! I kept slurping it down like I couldn't get enough 🤦🏾♀️ Man the next book can't get released sooner! I hope the grovel session will be worth it.
The story is about Ellie who's been in a relationship with Chase, Brody, Jax and Rain. After misunderstanding her sexual assault at a party, the guys and Rain assumes that Ellie cheated on them. This leads to her leaving town and returning four years later with her 3 year old. Ellie's exes, who are her university seniors, are pissed to see her back and do everything to get her to leave (this one takes the usual tone as other bully romances). But what made me pretty happy was seeing Ellie start a relationship with her hot DILF neighbour, Theo. In books like this, the heroine usually stays single while her exes/guys she's into fuck anything that moves. Here not only does Ellie start dating Theo, they fall in love! Like this story has everything I wanted!
Most of the book, Rain and the guys bully Ellie, but towards the end they get the much needed ✨clarity✨. So I cannot wait for how the next book will show the others grovelling for Ellie's love and attention! This one was new for me where FF was involved in a group situation. Reading about Rain and her relationship with the other guys made it all the more better with their sibling banter!
Read this one for the over the top and dramatic-as-hell story because it was simply pure entertainment!
Caution about the sexual assault that was in "chapter one". The book does come with trigger warnings..but the sexual assault was thrown so randomly here that it shook me for a minute.
NOTE TO SELF- properly read the trigger warnings!
The story is about Ellie who's been in a relationship with Chase, Brody, Jax and Rain. After misunderstanding her sexual assault at a party, the guys and Rain assumes that Ellie cheated on them. This leads to her leaving town and returning four years later with her 3 year old. Ellie's exes, who are her university seniors, are pissed to see her back and do everything to get her to leave (this one takes the usual tone as other bully romances). But what made me pretty happy was seeing Ellie start a relationship with her hot DILF neighbour, Theo. In books like this, the heroine usually stays single while her exes/guys she's into fuck anything that moves. Here not only does Ellie start dating Theo, they fall in love! Like this story has everything I wanted!
Most of the book, Rain and the guys bully Ellie, but towards the end they get the much needed ✨clarity✨. So I cannot wait for how the next book will show the others grovelling for Ellie's love and attention! This one was new for me where FF was involved in a group situation. Reading about Rain and her relationship with the other guys made it all the more better with their sibling banter!
Read this one for the over the top and dramatic-as-hell story because it was simply pure entertainment!
Caution about the sexual assault that was in "chapter one". The book does come with trigger warnings..but the sexual assault was thrown so randomly here that it shook me for a minute.
NOTE TO SELF- properly read the trigger warnings!
April 2, 2022
Bloody brilliant I literally have no words than this book was amazing.
Alisha Williams you have done it again you have created a masterpiece and that ending.
I absolutely loved Theo and his protectiveness when it came to Ellie.
Ellie bless her the pain she went through and then to be bullied by the people who were ment to love her pffft I would make the guys stew a while.
I hope in book 2 Ellie makes them beg for her forgiveness and I feel a lot more secrets are gonna leave them all reeling.
Alisha Williams you have done it again you have created a masterpiece and that ending.
I absolutely loved Theo and his protectiveness when it came to Ellie.
Ellie bless her the pain she went through and then to be bullied by the people who were ment to love her pffft I would make the guys stew a while.
I hope in book 2 Ellie makes them beg for her forgiveness and I feel a lot more secrets are gonna leave them all reeling.
June 24, 2022
Hum,
I liked the beginning of this novel and the fact that we’ve finally have another female (FFMMM) in a RH that’s awesome but this book was pretty weak and filled with cheesy dialogues.
I liked the beginning of this novel and the fact that we’ve finally have another female (FFMMM) in a RH that’s awesome but this book was pretty weak and filled with cheesy dialogues.
September 12, 2023
The writing isn’t great, and the plot is a bit juvenile, but damn it… I want to know what happens next.
January 18, 2022
I’m not crying! I’m not! I just have something in my eye.
I need to calm down. This book took me on a roller coaster ride. My emotions are all over the place with this one. I feel sad, I feel angry. I’m in love. I’m happy, and then sad all over again before staying firmly on absolutely effing pissed off. Ellie is back in Silver Valley after being accepted to the local university. She’s trying to better her life for her and her adorable daughter. I gotta say this. I’m not much into kids in books. I could never relate. But Lilly is absolutely adorable and might be my favorite fictional kid.
First, let me introduce you to one of the strongest FMCs I have ever had the pleasure of reading about. Ellie is so strong and brave and so frigging amazing. She meets her neighbor Theo, a single parent just like her. Sparks fly, chemistry is off the charts hot. The way he loves Ellie is just….swoon-worthy. He knows everything. And his protective/possessive streak is just absolutely so hot.
Chase, Brody, Jax and a girl Rain were in a romantic relationship with Ellie back in high school. One incident four years ago, a misunderstanding and non-communication caused a myriad of pitfalls. Instead of, oh, I don’t know, talking to her, listen to her side, they are quick to believe some dumbass schoolmates instead of their own girlfriend. So what do they do once they discover that Ellie is now at their college? They make life hell, try to run her out of the school.The bullying from Brody and Rain and her friends made me so effing pissed off. One talk. That’s all that needed to happen. But no, Brody is too frigging stubborn and pigheaded and he has mommy issues. No matter what they do, though, Ellie just takes it like a champ. This was one amazing book and I was gripped from the beginning and read it in one sitting. I’m so ready for book 2!
I need to calm down. This book took me on a roller coaster ride. My emotions are all over the place with this one. I feel sad, I feel angry. I’m in love. I’m happy, and then sad all over again before staying firmly on absolutely effing pissed off. Ellie is back in Silver Valley after being accepted to the local university. She’s trying to better her life for her and her adorable daughter. I gotta say this. I’m not much into kids in books. I could never relate. But Lilly is absolutely adorable and might be my favorite fictional kid.
First, let me introduce you to one of the strongest FMCs I have ever had the pleasure of reading about. Ellie is so strong and brave and so frigging amazing. She meets her neighbor Theo, a single parent just like her. Sparks fly, chemistry is off the charts hot. The way he loves Ellie is just….swoon-worthy. He knows everything. And his protective/possessive streak is just absolutely so hot.
Chase, Brody, Jax and a girl Rain were in a romantic relationship with Ellie back in high school. One incident four years ago, a misunderstanding and non-communication caused a myriad of pitfalls. Instead of, oh, I don’t know, talking to her, listen to her side, they are quick to believe some dumbass schoolmates instead of their own girlfriend. So what do they do once they discover that Ellie is now at their college? They make life hell, try to run her out of the school.The bullying from Brody and Rain and her friends made me so effing pissed off. One talk. That’s all that needed to happen. But no, Brody is too frigging stubborn and pigheaded and he has mommy issues. No matter what they do, though, Ellie just takes it like a champ. This was one amazing book and I was gripped from the beginning and read it in one sitting. I’m so ready for book 2!
April 29, 2022
damn…
Wow, this book was heartbreaking and beautiful. Definitely many potential triggers as Ellie is pushed to the edge of her limits as a teen and again when the story jumps about four years. This is probably the most bully that I’ve read and it was tough to take at times, but seeing Ellie continue to grow and build new relationships with Theo, Cooper, and her girls was great. I’m so glad we got the POV from Rain and the guys, they still have a lot of groveling to do to earn Ellie’s (and my) trust and faith in them, but I can almost see it happening. I can’t wait for the next book and I’m so glad it’s coming soon!
Wow, this book was heartbreaking and beautiful. Definitely many potential triggers as Ellie is pushed to the edge of her limits as a teen and again when the story jumps about four years. This is probably the most bully that I’ve read and it was tough to take at times, but seeing Ellie continue to grow and build new relationships with Theo, Cooper, and her girls was great. I’m so glad we got the POV from Rain and the guys, they still have a lot of groveling to do to earn Ellie’s (and my) trust and faith in them, but I can almost see it happening. I can’t wait for the next book and I’m so glad it’s coming soon!
January 17, 2022
WHAT DID YOU DO!!!!!!
Ok you broke me like wtf 🙈 I freaking love this and I’m so mad at them and my heart breaks for Ellie but I need the next one now!!!!
Ok you broke me like wtf 🙈 I freaking love this and I’m so mad at them and my heart breaks for Ellie but I need the next one now!!!!
March 28, 2022
This is hands down one of my favorite books that I have read. It really dives right into the story and Ellie is so strong and resilient. I loved all of the characters even if a couple made me really mad for most of the book and I just wanted to grab them by the shoulders and shake them. All of the characters grew so much throughout this book and Ellie's secrets really do need to come out so everything can settle, and everyone can just be happy. The ending of this book really destroyed me but also gave me hope and now I need book two. Like NEED need it.
January 29, 2024
What a fucking rollercoaster
I hardly read books where I think “None of you deserve this girl”
But this one? It takes the cake.
I read a lot of bully romance so shockingly enough I am familiar with this dance and can understand enough to give every character a chance.
But these ones? It’d be a cold day in HELL before I would ever forgive them
Shit is good tho
I hardly read books where I think “None of you deserve this girl”
But this one? It takes the cake.
I read a lot of bully romance so shockingly enough I am familiar with this dance and can understand enough to give every character a chance.
But these ones? It’d be a cold day in HELL before I would ever forgive them
Shit is good tho
February 11, 2022
Great heartbreaking read…
I was sucked it and now I have to wait for book 2…OMG!!! Please hurry and release book 2. I face you know how this story plays out.
I was sucked it and now I have to wait for book 2…OMG!!! Please hurry and release book 2. I face you know how this story plays out.
March 14, 2022
What an emotional rollercoaster! I'm not crying, you are. Nope it's still me. Be prepared and have tissues on hand. I’m feeling all the things; my emotions are all over the place. It was amazing though, I really loved it. Ellie is strong and fierce, but she’s been put through the ringer. Between past abuse and the heavy bullying, she is impressive. She stands strong with her head held high, and she refuses to stoop to their level. She’s the better person even in the worst of situations. Inside she’s falling apart, thank goodness she finds some wonderful friendships and Theo. Oh Theo – I’m in love, he gets added to the book boyfriend list. He’s supportive and loving, but he’s fiercely protective. This is an enemies to lovers, second chance romance RH. The next book can’t come soon enough, I’m so excited to continue their story. This was wonderfully written. I highly recommend if you can handle the bullying. 🖤
January 17, 2022
Omgggg i cried many times, laughed too. But that ending??? I'm balling. Damn girl I think this is your best book yet which is saying alot because you know how obsessed I am with my soulmate Queenie and Em and her guys. But this story....this one was just so emotional and raw. I love that Ellie has a squad willing to back her up and people likes Aria who help her out so she could keep her job knowing she needs it. And Coop who is a great friend who wants to protect her. Tabitha and Val, Lexie all stand up for her and their all so accepting of Lilly and the struggle that Ellie's had. She needs all the support and friends who love her
And my goddd Theo! He is perfect. So understanding but fierce and his love for Ellie is unwavering. He's been through grief too in a different way but damnnnnnn he lives so damn hard. I love him he is everything Ellie deserves. I was so angry with Brody, because he jumped to conclusions without putting up a fight for her they all suffered . I wanted Ellie to throat punch or kick him in the balls for all the bullying and she didn't disappoint. Jax and Chase were just as much to blame just standing aside never stepped in to stop it. Rain for setting out with Brody to hurt her. It was all so devastating and then for them to here what happened....I hope they let their guilt eat them up. Because even though they blame Brody they all had that chance to seek the truth, hell they could have tried to find the truth that night. Why did they not see that Ellie never woke up during the fight between Jax and Tim? Why did they not feel anything sinister going on? I was so disappointed with their reactions? I hope they do everything under the sun and moon to help put that scum Tim behind bars. Alisha Williams Author you did it again! Congrats doll.💚🔥
And my goddd Theo! He is perfect. So understanding but fierce and his love for Ellie is unwavering. He's been through grief too in a different way but damnnnnnn he lives so damn hard. I love him he is everything Ellie deserves. I was so angry with Brody, because he jumped to conclusions without putting up a fight for her they all suffered . I wanted Ellie to throat punch or kick him in the balls for all the bullying and she didn't disappoint. Jax and Chase were just as much to blame just standing aside never stepped in to stop it. Rain for setting out with Brody to hurt her. It was all so devastating and then for them to here what happened....I hope they let their guilt eat them up. Because even though they blame Brody they all had that chance to seek the truth, hell they could have tried to find the truth that night. Why did they not see that Ellie never woke up during the fight between Jax and Tim? Why did they not feel anything sinister going on? I was so disappointed with their reactions? I hope they do everything under the sun and moon to help put that scum Tim behind bars. Alisha Williams Author you did it again! Congrats doll.💚🔥
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March 10, 2022
Ellie is a very quiet and a reserved girl and no one ever thought that for being so quiet and shy she would have a harem of lovers, but I guess everyone thought wrong. She was in love with three guys and one girl and even though their love was very unconventional it worked for them all very much. They had a good thing going .... until they didn't.
One night at a party something went wrong and from that point on things went south for them all. Ellie ended up moving out of town and her lovers ended up turning on her. She didn't give them an explanation and she just disappeared for four years, until she decided to come back and go to the most sought out university.
Once she was back everyone was mocking her, bullying her and just being downright cruel to her but she wouldn't back down. She was being strong and just taking it like a pro. She couldn't believe that her past lovers would stoop down to that level, she understood why they would still hate her but she couldn't believe the level and length they would go through to make her life a living hell.
But Ellie meets a man a little older than her that she immediately feels an attraction towards and he's lovely with her. She falls for him instantly and the amount of love and affection he shows her has her swooning over him.
Things start changing and secrets start getting revealed and everyone's world starts changing either for the better or worse.
Can't wait for the next book because there's some questions that need to be answered and mighty quickly. Hidden Secrets was pretty fast paced and the characters were great. I loved Ellie, she started off a little weak but she grew strong as the book progressed.
4 Stars
**Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review**
One night at a party something went wrong and from that point on things went south for them all. Ellie ended up moving out of town and her lovers ended up turning on her. She didn't give them an explanation and she just disappeared for four years, until she decided to come back and go to the most sought out university.
Once she was back everyone was mocking her, bullying her and just being downright cruel to her but she wouldn't back down. She was being strong and just taking it like a pro. She couldn't believe that her past lovers would stoop down to that level, she understood why they would still hate her but she couldn't believe the level and length they would go through to make her life a living hell.
But Ellie meets a man a little older than her that she immediately feels an attraction towards and he's lovely with her. She falls for him instantly and the amount of love and affection he shows her has her swooning over him.
Things start changing and secrets start getting revealed and everyone's world starts changing either for the better or worse.
Can't wait for the next book because there's some questions that need to be answered and mighty quickly. Hidden Secrets was pretty fast paced and the characters were great. I loved Ellie, she started off a little weak but she grew strong as the book progressed.
4 Stars
**Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review**
February 17, 2022
sooooo good!
This was my first book by the author and I was not disappointed! I have a feeling this series is gonna be in my top 5 series!
Ellie has been through ALOT & and has conquered ALOT. I want her to be my friend! She is such an inspiration with what she has overcome past and present!
Without spoiling to much…. Cause you just really need to read it and find out…. After graduation Ellie and her partners (Rain, Brody, Jax and Chase) go to a party to celebrate the big accomplish. Crowds and parties aren’t really her thing so after a couple of drinks Ellie is ready to call it a night. But she doesn’t want to ruin their fun. So she stays. Well staying changes her life forever.
Ellie moves away after and is heartbroken. Just to find out her body was keeping a secret from her for months.
4 years after the graduation party Ellie is back! And the Knights and their Lady aren’t happy about it to say the least. Holding on to what they assumed was the past. Wink wink. They don’t know.
Ellie however is doing what is best for her and her family. Not giving in to their demands and torture. In the midst of it all Ellie finally let’s her guards down and let’s Theo in 😍
Theo is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I’m afraid if I keep going I’ll gonna spoil the book for future readers. So I’m just gonna say this book is for you! NOW PLEASE READ TRIGGER WARNINGS. this book does talk about some heavy things and you should be aware so you don’t do any damage to your own self care!
So excited to keep reading about SVU and this groups stories! And also read your other work!! So glad I came across this book title!
Ready for Book 2!!! 😆
This was my first book by the author and I was not disappointed! I have a feeling this series is gonna be in my top 5 series!
Ellie has been through ALOT & and has conquered ALOT. I want her to be my friend! She is such an inspiration with what she has overcome past and present!
Without spoiling to much…. Cause you just really need to read it and find out…. After graduation Ellie and her partners (Rain, Brody, Jax and Chase) go to a party to celebrate the big accomplish. Crowds and parties aren’t really her thing so after a couple of drinks Ellie is ready to call it a night. But she doesn’t want to ruin their fun. So she stays. Well staying changes her life forever.
Ellie moves away after and is heartbroken. Just to find out her body was keeping a secret from her for months.
4 years after the graduation party Ellie is back! And the Knights and their Lady aren’t happy about it to say the least. Holding on to what they assumed was the past. Wink wink. They don’t know.
Ellie however is doing what is best for her and her family. Not giving in to their demands and torture. In the midst of it all Ellie finally let’s her guards down and let’s Theo in 😍
Theo is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I’m afraid if I keep going I’ll gonna spoil the book for future readers. So I’m just gonna say this book is for you! NOW PLEASE READ TRIGGER WARNINGS. this book does talk about some heavy things and you should be aware so you don’t do any damage to your own self care!
So excited to keep reading about SVU and this groups stories! And also read your other work!! So glad I came across this book title!
Ready for Book 2!!! 😆
January 18, 2022
I’m in utter shock at how delicious book one of this series was🤯
Sometimes book ones can be a bit of a slow build up… this was not the case here. Ellie’s story is so powerful and unfortunately a story that has happened in the real world many times before. This is why you can relate to Ellie as a character. All the suffering she goes through only solidifies her will to keep going. As for Rain and the guys… I wanted to hate them sooo much for all the disgusting things they did, but as the story progresses you really get into the mind sets of each character and in some ways can understand their behaviors toward certain situations.
My favorite character by far is little miss Lilly😍💕 Alisha wrote this little girls character with so much depth and sass! I loved every minute with Lilly. It was a treat to read her and I can’t wait for more from the sassy little cutie🥰
Theo, grew on me as the story progressed and I for one can’t wait to see that dominate side of his more. His utter devotion to Ellie was something special that’s for sure!
And let’s not forget crazy Val- She is my girl!!! I loved her no fawks given attitude.
All in all Alisha killed it once again! And I can’t wait to get into this story even more! Bring on book two😝
Sometimes book ones can be a bit of a slow build up… this was not the case here. Ellie’s story is so powerful and unfortunately a story that has happened in the real world many times before. This is why you can relate to Ellie as a character. All the suffering she goes through only solidifies her will to keep going. As for Rain and the guys… I wanted to hate them sooo much for all the disgusting things they did, but as the story progresses you really get into the mind sets of each character and in some ways can understand their behaviors toward certain situations.
My favorite character by far is little miss Lilly😍💕 Alisha wrote this little girls character with so much depth and sass! I loved every minute with Lilly. It was a treat to read her and I can’t wait for more from the sassy little cutie🥰
Theo, grew on me as the story progressed and I for one can’t wait to see that dominate side of his more. His utter devotion to Ellie was something special that’s for sure!
And let’s not forget crazy Val- She is my girl!!! I loved her no fawks given attitude.
All in all Alisha killed it once again! And I can’t wait to get into this story even more! Bring on book two😝
January 28, 2022
I was blown away! This book will hardcore have you crying and laughing. Ellie is an amazing character. She's still fighting daily with her past but she continually rises up and fights for her future. She is surrounded by great friends. Her girls (and Cooper) have her back when the past starts bullying her. And can we talk about Theo? He's the book boyfriend everyone wants to claim as theirs. So damn sexy and sweet that you can't help but love him. I love the absolute support he shows for Ellie, no matter what.
Her past harem really irritated me. Why would you just walk away without asking any questions? The bullying they put Ellie through when she returns to town is pretty hardcore. The changes we start to see from them have me coming around but there better be some serious groveling in their future. The ending kind of broke me with the way it was written from all 5 POVs.
I am so excited to see where this series leads. There's still some secrets to be revealed. Plus the side characters have some stories to tell too I think. This was a great book to start the year off with.
Her past harem really irritated me. Why would you just walk away without asking any questions? The bullying they put Ellie through when she returns to town is pretty hardcore. The changes we start to see from them have me coming around but there better be some serious groveling in their future. The ending kind of broke me with the way it was written from all 5 POVs.
I am so excited to see where this series leads. There's still some secrets to be revealed. Plus the side characters have some stories to tell too I think. This was a great book to start the year off with.
March 15, 2022
Hidden Secrets is the first book in Alisha Williams new ( Silver Valley University Series , a series I can already tell is going to be one of my new favorites. This is actually the first book I have read by this author and I can say with certainty it will not be my last . It did not take me long to fall in love with Chase , Rain , Jax , Brody, Theo and Ellie , Each character is so very unique , intriguing, and multi layered it’s going to be so much fun getting to know them all . Hidden Secrets has it all , it’s steamy , angsty , suspenseful, heartfelt , emotionally charged , it has many twist and turns and is guaranteed to grab onto all your emotions, pull at your heartstrings and suck you In so completely, I laughed , I cried , I was literally on the edge of my seat throughout the whole book anticipating what Wouk’s happen next . I honestly do not know how I’m going to wait for the next book , I need it now
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March 14, 2022
Having read Ms.Williams's work before i've been looking forward to picking up more of her books! As soon as i stumbled across the synopsis for this one, it caught my eye. I knew i had to read it next. I picked it up and got into the Silver Valley University world. I enjoyed this first installment!
Ellie's journey got my attention from the start! Once she's reunited with The Silver Knights and Lady Rain, things aren't easy. I wasn't sure what all was going to happen in this first book and i really liked how that pulled me into it more. I really felt for Ellie throughout. I enjoyed what Theo brought to the story as well!
I loved that this story and it's characters had me feeling so many things from beginning to end!
With Hidden Secrets, Ms.Williams has created such a good read that made me feel so much! I am so looking forward to diving back into the Silver Valley University world and finding out what happens next in book two!
There are triggers so read the author's note in the books description.
*I volunteered to read and review a copy of this book from Peachy Keen Author Services / the author*
Ellie's journey got my attention from the start! Once she's reunited with The Silver Knights and Lady Rain, things aren't easy. I wasn't sure what all was going to happen in this first book and i really liked how that pulled me into it more. I really felt for Ellie throughout. I enjoyed what Theo brought to the story as well!
I loved that this story and it's characters had me feeling so many things from beginning to end!
With Hidden Secrets, Ms.Williams has created such a good read that made me feel so much! I am so looking forward to diving back into the Silver Valley University world and finding out what happens next in book two!
There are triggers so read the author's note in the books description.
*I volunteered to read and review a copy of this book from Peachy Keen Author Services / the author*
January 16, 2022
Holy hell. I sat and read this in one sitting. I mindlessly did “mom” things, but I swear this book didn’t get put down once. It was that good.
Ellie- the main female character is amazing. She had a bad thing happen to her, but somehow managed to pick herself up, and be this strong amazing women. She doesn’t back down. She is up front with what demons lay in her past once you have her trust.
Her besties- oh how I loved these girls and they were not fake. I love how there were a few people that had her back despite the public perception of her.
Theo- what an amazing man. Supportive, loving, caring, and amazing man. His compassion and understanding is perfect. Also, that scene at the college. Yes please. Lol.
The original 4- they have a lot to make up for. I will leave it at that. I think out of all of them, Brody is going to have the most pain to work through after the truth came out.
Finally, how amazing are Ellie’s parents !!
Loved it- can’t wait for book 2.
**+I received this book as an ARC for an honest review upon completion.
Ellie- the main female character is amazing. She had a bad thing happen to her, but somehow managed to pick herself up, and be this strong amazing women. She doesn’t back down. She is up front with what demons lay in her past once you have her trust.
Her besties- oh how I loved these girls and they were not fake. I love how there were a few people that had her back despite the public perception of her.
Theo- what an amazing man. Supportive, loving, caring, and amazing man. His compassion and understanding is perfect. Also, that scene at the college. Yes please. Lol.
The original 4- they have a lot to make up for. I will leave it at that. I think out of all of them, Brody is going to have the most pain to work through after the truth came out.
Finally, how amazing are Ellie’s parents !!
Loved it- can’t wait for book 2.
**+I received this book as an ARC for an honest review upon completion.
January 31, 2022
Holy crap! I'll admit it did take me longer to start this book then it usually does when it comes to Alisha's books and I'm honestly not sure why but let me tell you I regretted not starting it sooner now I finished this amazing book in one night! I love Ellie I think she may be one of my favorite heroines out of all her books and the relationship with Ellie and her 3 best friends is something you don't tend to see often in RH books and I need more if it. I can't wait to see how the men and Raine redeem themselves and how they react once they find out Ellies other secret. The only things I'm disappointed about is having to wait for the next book to come out! You go girl once again you killed it!!
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