There’s only one thing you need to know about Scarsdale High.The Royals rule here.We say when to jump and how high, and the rest follow like lemmings because to do otherwise is social suicide.As cheer captain, I have everything I’ve ever wanted, including Scarsdale’s star quarterback, Navrin Fox.There’s just one problem … his twin brother.Lev Fox knows exactly how to push my buttons—he’s been … my buttons—he’s been doing it since childhood, after all—but when I give into my baser instincts and let the boy I hate best me in a battle of wills, it’s not only my reputation as Queen Bee on the line, it’s my heart too.
Secrets, betrayal, and lies—that’s what we Royals do best.
But no one ever said anything about love.
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So I was excited to read this book. I love bully romance and high school/college stories. But this book had nothing that I wanted to read when it came to this type of book. I saw that it had to do with twin brothers, HELLO it is in the blurb. I am not stupid. BUT I assumed something totally different then what I read.
I do not go for cheating or racism and this book had both. I just can not abhor for either and when it started and continued I was done. I stopped reading. I did not finish this book.
As soon as she met the Fox brothers Scout knew her heart was in trouble, Lev stole her first kiss, but it was Navrin who first captured her heart, and eventually owned it when they began dating. But Lev wasn’t so happy about his brother stealing his girl, and his attitude towards them showed it, so much that Scout began to wonder if he really hated her.
But little does she know he is just waiting for the perfect moment to strike, and take back what was his….
Dirty Prince is a sinfully delightful page-turner that will steal your attention from the first page, it’s words will grab a hold of you and not let go! I absolutely loved every single second of this one, the angst was torturous on my heart, the drama was high, and the words dripping with feeling! Watching these three tip-toe around one another, and try to mask their true feelings was rough on the feels, I seriously had no idea who would finally get to claim Scout’s heart! I cannot wait to get my hands on the next installment and get a closer glimpse into the life of the next Royal who graces it’s pages! If you like dramatic and gut-wrenching tales then I have no doubt you will love what you find between the pages of this one…it’s got everything you could want and more!! Highly recommend!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion
“The queen has fallen, taken off the board by a pawn, and now she’s nothing. Less than nothing. I’m just another stupid girl so blinded by power, by love, that I forgot to harden my heart. I forgot that to love is to be ruined, and now there’s no way to come back from it.”
Nat and Lev are twin brothers, smokingly hot twin brothers. Scout is a girl who has had a crush on Nat since her childhood, and Lev, he has had a crush on Scout since forever.
As the years pass, Scout and Nat are dating. Where Nat is sweet and kind, Lev is hard and brooding. Lev wants her badly, Nat’s got her, but who’s going to keep her?
This is an erotic tale of love triangle, which is tainted by lies, secrets and betrayal. And you’re going to love it!
Enemies to lovers book with some bullying and dark themes. Two characters secretly in love with each other who treated each other as enemies until acknowledging their attraction.
I liked the heroine in this book. She was not the typical downtrodden girl gaining the attention of the rich kids. Instead, she was rich. The hero had this element of darkness that appealed to the heroine’s inner darkness, yet contrasted with the hero’s twin brother, goodness and light. The chemistry building was great as well the sex scenes, which were hot.
I didn’t care for level of the violence in the book either against true culprits or the bullies. It was too much. I was disgusted by the racism in this book portrayed with one of the friends of the group, King, who was African American and white. The author used connotations and stereotypes in his portrayal, from his poverty to changing his speech pattern to his sexual activity.
The author’s prejudice hurt the storyline and was simply offensive.
Overall Rating – .5
So this was one hot, sexy quick read that I devoured.
Nav and Lev are twin brothers. Nav has the girl but Lev needs the girl. He’s loved her from afar since they were 8 but has always stayed away, although provoking and taunting her over the years into a love/hate relationship. Fast forward to now when they are 17/18 and the more he sees Nav and Scout together, the more he wants her.
One night he finally gets the chance and makes his move on Scout, not caring that she is with his brother. This encounter leads to the start of something between them that they cannot stop no matter who is going to get hurt.
Lev is a hero who makes no apology for who he is and going after what he wants. He’s got the bad boy persona that will make you weak at the knees.
I enjoyed this young adult read and it’s the first book I’ve read of Darling. There’s a good storyline with some mystery and the usual teen angst with some parts predictable. There is a good mix of side characters and the early development of their stories has me looking forward to the remaining books in the series.
ARC received for an honest review – thank you
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Overall Ratings;u2063
First Sex Scene – 87%
POV – Duel
Hero –
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I am really unsure how to rate this book, so I went smack dab in the middle.
The beginning of the book was questionable. Some of the events had me overthinking how it might play out in reality. Things happen that made me think that surely Scout wouldn’t really do that. I understand the underlying feelings, but if a certain thing was in fact true, then I can’t see the kitchen scene playing out. I know… that is confusing, but I don’t want to spoil it for readers.
Then you have the second half of the book. Lev and Scout have such an amazing chemistry. You can feel the tension radiating off them, but I loved Nav just as much. Even if I knew he wasn’t the right one, his character was amazing.
The twist in this book was one that shocked me. I feel like this event was somewhat brushed over even though the characters got some type of revenge.
Overall, it was a short, good read. I’m intrigued enough that I will read the upcoming books in this series.
– An Arc was generously provided in exchange for an honest review.
Dirty Prince is everything I was expecting after reading the blurb! I have been itching to find a new to me author who writes drama and angst and I’ve found it in V. Darling! This book is definitely one that drums up the angst (much more than I expected) and I was racing through it in no time! To say I was hooked is an understatement- I read this from page 1 all the way to the end in one sitting! I simply couldn’t stop!
If you’ve been a fan of the “bully craze” in romance books you won’t want to miss this one! Not only is it super-hot, but it’s a roller coaster! I can’t wait to read more of the authors books in the future!
This book! AH! This book was packed with sizzling chemistry and I loved it! It’s a high school bullyish romance between the Queen Bee of the Scarsdale Royals, Scout Taylor, and her boyfriends twin brother, Lev Fox. Growing up as neighbors, Scout always crushed on, Navrin Fox, the sweet and caring twin of the Fox brothers. The hate she’s held towards Lev has always been as constant as her love for the other twin, until one day that changes.
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Yup, this makes for one hell of a love triangle! And not the kind where the author makes you hate the significant other or one of the other characters. I loved each character, flaws and all!
The romance between Lev and Scout felt forbidden and exciting! Though it initially comes off as purely physical chemistry, it quickly morphed into a deeper need for both characters. I’m not ashamed to say I loved every minute of it and I didn’t want it to end.
Overall, a 5 star read for me because I enjoyed it from beginning to end! A few cringe worthy (unprotected sex, surprise anal, & cheating) and triggery moments (sexual assault and a revenge scene with duck tape & dildos) but this book still worked for me!
I’m so excited for more books on the Scarsdale Royals! The titles for the rest of the series are given at the end of this book and it looks like each Royal gets their own story. I need Saint’s book NOOOOW!
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Great read!
Dirty Prince is a hot bully romance. Lev is one of those characters that you love to hate. He’s a total jerk who just happens to be in love with his brother’s girlfriend and has since he was 9 years old.
Scout can’t stand her boyfriends brother. He’s taken all her first, tormented her and always there. But hate and love run close and before long she can’t decide if she hates him or loves him more.
This is an exciting hot read that will keep you entertained and hold you’re interest from beginning until end. I loved it and yes, i floved Lev!
Great read!
Dirty Prince is a hot bully romance. Lev is one of those characters that you love to hate. He’s a total jerk who just happens to be in love with his brother’s girlfriend and has since he was 9 years old.
Scout can’t stand her boyfriends brother. He’s taken all her first, tormented her and always there. But hate and love run close and before long she can’t decide if she hates him or loves him more.
This is an exciting hot read that will keep you entertained and hold you’re interest from beginning until end. I loved it and yes, i floved Lev!
*Review by Michelle
Can I just start off by saying that this book gave me some pimple-ish goosebumps all over. When I read the synopsis I knew right off the bat that I had to read it. When I saw that it was a love triangle I was like “SIGN ME UP” immediately!
Anything with angst, drama, lies and deceit … that’s my cup of tea right there. I can’t tell you how fast I went through this book because I was so invested in this story that I craved every single word that was written.
This author has certainly won my heart and I am super excited to read more from her!
V. Darling is a new author, this book intrigued me and the enemies to lovers story made me dive in and so glad I did as I loved it, it’s full of angst and drama with the bad boy you will love. Lev, Navrin and Scout’s story a rich girl and the two brothers that will get to own you every page. I can’t wait for the next book, I need to read it.
This is the 1st in a series and what a fantastic introduction this story is! Scout has always had a crush on Nav, and his twin Lev has always had a crush on Scout. No spoilers: this is a definite must read, you will not be disappointed. This is a well written flawless story which is filled with drama, angst, secrets, lies, betrayal, twists, and heartbreak which all lead to an intriguing and steamy read. I was totally captivated throughout this addictive page turner, and I cannot wait to read the next book in this series.
Oh my, oh my. I don’t even know where to begin with this review but what I do know is that I am officially out of my book slump!! And the first book in the Scarsdale Royals series sure didn’t gently pull me out of my slump. Oh no. It grabbed me by the hair, yanked me out and took me on one hell of a crazy and wild ride. V. Darling, where the hell have you been all of my book loving life? This book is so well written and chocked full of angst, drama, betrayal, bully romance and then topped off with a super hot love triangle. Every crazy, intense, twisted word had me devouring the pages. I also loved both Fox brothers. I haven’t read a love triangle this good in a long time and was honestly so torn on who I hoped Scout would end up with. The secrets, betrayals and lies run deep in this book. I can’t wait to see what the author has in store for us in the next book in the Scarsdale Royal Series!
Dirty Prince is one fast paced, dirty, friends to lovers’ book. The story centres around Scout, Lev and Nav. All three of the are royalty at Scarsdale High and practically rule the whole scene. Scout is cheer captain and is dating twin Nav Fox, the only problem in this set up is his twin brother Lev who knows exactly how to push Scout’s buttons and boy does he do it. Putting her head and heart on the line, Scout needs to decide what is worth fighting for, love or being Queen Bee.
This book is an edge of your seat read. We flip backwards and forwards between Scout and Lev’s relationship and at times it is quite cruel and they can be quite cruel to each other. It is almost as though Lev is obsessed with Scout and you see it through the writing on the pages.
This novel is full of angst and drama and you never quite know what is going to happen to Scout until the very end. Even with the support of her friends and brother, she still had a long way to fall. There are moments when you feel really sorry for Scout but at times she can be quite harsh to people so I felt that my sympathy came and went in waves, especially when it came to how she treat both of the brothers, especially when she didn’t really think about the consequences. It was refreshing to see that the hero/heroine of this book were in the same social class and boy did that make a difference when it came to this story as it showed you how quickly you could be on the outer if you didn’t follow certain rules.
Scenes between Lev and Scout are smoking hot and I really liked the twists in the latter part of the story. It has left me wondering who is going to be next in this series. If you like your books full of angst, heartbreak, sexy scenes and some Dawson’s Creek style drama, then this is the book for you!
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