Avalon Manning is my HERO

I don’t usually write reviews, but I had to for this one. I’m not sure whether it credits or discredits my opinion, but I read/listen a lotttt of romance & I feel that makes me a harsher critic than I’d be if I were just getting into the genre. That said, of all the female protagonists I’ve gotten to know, Avalon Manning may well be my favorite. Often, I feel (at least once) throughout a novel that I want to shake the female lead and be like “wake up you little moron” or “why is this chick being so stupid” - didn’t feel that way about Ava. She’s a bad b*tch through and through. The plot is solid - I like the Sick Boys and I like Dean. The sexual tension between Dean and Ava was something elseee - I loved it! Toward the end when the worst happens to Ava, I was walking around the house wringing my hands & repeatedly yelling in outrage & sadness, my animals were like, “lady....we talked about this...seek help,” but I mean...wow. When a storyline elicits that kind of gut-wrenching fear & anxiety, you know it’s good. Lucy Smoke - I want to be your friend. I cannot WAIT to listen to book 2 in this series. Book 3 just came out in the past 2 months and Audible, you better get with the program and get the audiobook available ASAP - please! I have a feeling I’ll be just as eager to dive into that one as I am for the 2nd installment! I will definitely be checking out other works by the author - I’m a fan!

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Pretty Little Savage

Pretty Little Savage was the first book I've read by Lucy Smoke and I really enjoyed it. It is the first book in the series, and I can't wait to read the rest in this series when they are available.

Pretty Little Savage features dual points of view from Avalon and Dean. Avalon comes from basically nothing. She has to fight for her way. Her mom is not a good person, and wouldn't mind seeing Avalon hurt. She ends up at this prestigious school, but not sure of what the intentions of the school are for her future.

Dean is one of the head sons of the school they are attending and everyone follows the rules of him and his two friends. Avalon doesn’t follow anyone's rules especially rich boys. I love the banter between both Avalon and Dean in this book as he wants her to follow orders, and she fights him every step of the way. Avalon is a strong fighter and will fight her way out of any situation she gets in.

I really enjoyed this book, and can't wait to find out what happens in the next one.

I loved the narrators as well. It really brought this book to life!

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Tough Bit$h!

Wow, finally a female lead who doesn’t give up ever. It was heart wrenching finding out her past and hurt my heart, but that’s what good books do. They make you feel. Their is rape and violence in the book so be warned.

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Dark, Twisted, and Addicting!

This book is dark & twisted. It's basically a story of two psychos falling in love. This isn't some sweet romance born of a dark past; it's two people with dark pasts that embrace that darkness & keep walking its twisted path. The push & pull between these characters is deliciously torturous, & when they finally give in & come together, it is EPIC! The romantic tension & secrets make this a definite page-turner.

The narration is super well done. Both narrators bring these characters to life and let me experience a favorite in a whole new way!

Quick & Dirty Details:
- New Adult
- M/F
- Steamy, Fast Burn
- Multi POV
- Dark
- Triggers

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Complete Chaos

This book is dark. This book is scary. This book is stomach turning. This book is also mysterious and deadly.

With all that said, you probably wouldn't think that this book is also hilarious at times.

Without a doubt this book was fantastic.

Thanks for sharing this devious masterpiece.

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little Savage

I absolutely loved this book. it will keep you entertained and wanting to know more about everyone. so much is happening that you aren't sure who is good and who is bad. I can't wait for the next one.
the narrators do an amazing job with the characters

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Did you say...dirty talk? Yes please...

4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

To be honest I started this series because everyone was raving about how Lucy Smoke FMC is one bad @#$ girl in these books and there aren’t many authors these days that have a strong h that has a F@*#* attitude and since I love a h with a backbone I knew this would be a series I needed to read. Lucy Smoke is a new to me Author so I wasn’t sure about her reading style and I have to say I’m not disappointed...

Pretty Little Savage will keep you turning the papers, that’s for sure. This book has it all....Hot steamy chemistry, suspense, violence, major push and pull and my favor…some serious Dirty talking!

Avalon aka Ava is definitely a “ I don’t take any sh*t kinda girl” she can hold her own and doesn’t need the Sick Boys to help her out, especially one in particular named Dean!

I can’t really pin point on how I feel about Dean. Yes he’s alpha, yes he’s controlling, yes he’s talks psychotic, but I don’t get that psychotic vibe from him like Mrs. Lucy trying to come across with in this book….there’s just something missing with his character…. 🤷🏻‍♀️ maybe the next book will be different...Plus I think he’s a little on the wimpy side when it comes to Avalon. I wanted him to follow through with his threats rather than give in to her, but that’s just me.. lol

Overall I enjoyed this book and I will continue listening/reading the series .


Audiobook Review: I have Listened to J.F. Harding in the past and I’m starting to really enjoy his narrating. Elizabeth Russell I’ve only listen to one other time And I find her voice very enjoyable to listen to. Therefore I give them both 4 stars.


Original review on goodreads

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4.75 stars - Gritty, Diabolical, Suspenseful & Hot!

Yes! Finally - a trifecta of awesomeness.

Great writing.

Great male narrator.

Great female narrator.

The only improvement would be duet narration. But it’s terrific as it is.

Slow at first but wow does it get better!!!!

This book definitely started out slow and there were points where I was about to give up. Also the female narrator It took a little bit to get used to her voice but by the middle of the book I loved her and how she brought to life Avalon. J.F. Harding did an amazing job and his voice is so sexy. This book is amazing and can't wait to start the next book in the series.

LOVED IT!!

I freaking love this book, can’t wait to listen to book 2
JF Harding is one of my FAVORITE narrators, I just love listening to him ♥️