I am an Iazetti. She is a Hawthorne.Oil and water – we were never meant to mix.Her father despises me…all that I am and the darkness I represent.But his empty threats and harsh glares don’t scare me. He will never keep me away from his daughter.I need her like I need air to breathe.Charlotte Hawthorne is my everything. She’s the only one who can keep me from turning into the monster that lurks … into the monster that lurks down deep.
I hate that monster as much as her father hates me.
And even though I want Char, I know I can’t have her.
I’m too damaged, too tainted
With way too much blood on my hands.
Then one night, she tells me she loves me
And in the next breath says goodbye, unleashing the monster I truly am.
The prick with nothing to lose.
Author note: This is the prequel novella to The Ridgeview Prep Series, A Dark High School Bully Romance Duet that will leave you on the edge of your seat and gasping for air. Tread lightly. These books are not for the faint of heart and are not meant for readers under the age of 17. You have been warned.
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This is the prequel to Puppet where it all gets started between Charlotte and Xander and the secrets that go hand and hand of being a Hawthorne and a Lazetti that the offspring must suffer from the sins of the father’s. These 2 grew up together and became best friend’s until 1 day when Charlotte was 16 her parent’s tell her she’s going to school in London all she can think is how do I tell Xander she’s leaving. Well Xander takes it the wrong way that she’s deserting him and they both say some thing’s that they can’t take back. Will she see him again and be able to patch things up?
This book pulled me in from the start and I didn’t want to stop reading it. I needed more of Xander and Charlotte which you get in book 1 Puppet.
This is my first time reading anything from this author, and I was not disappointed, this was an entertaining read, well written, and kept me engaged, and I can’t wait to read more from this author. This is the prequel to the Ridgeview Prep series, and the story of Xander, and Charlotte. When Charlotte leaves Xander behind, to go away to school, he can no longer hold in his inner demons. This was a short read, dark, emotional, intense, twisted, and dramatic. I can’t wait to read the next book.
Prick is a prequel in preparation for the upcoming first full-length book, Puppet by author Londyn Quinn. This novelette is the back story of the characters Xander and Charlotte.
It’s challenging to review a snapshot story which this is — I estimate that the prequel might cover all of three or so hours of story events and it is easy to find issues when the characters have no time to develop. I was WTFing Xander and then talked myself off the ledge because I was judging him after reading no more than maybe twenty pages of his pre-story.
Safe to say that this is something that fans of Amo Jones’ Elite Kings, Tijan’s Carter Reed, or Shantel Tessier’s Dare series might want to check out. Prick is short, don’t expect more than a nibble–the meal will be the next book, Puppet.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary advance copy of this book.
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I get so excited to find new-to-me Authors that hook me right away and have me searching to sign up for the next release as soon as I closed this one. Come to find out, the Author is new to me, because she is brand new!! This novella sets the stage for what happens to change the relationship between the couple, who for all intensive purposes are the best of friends who imagine what it would be like to be more, but are too young and scared to find out. Before they can really find out, both of their worlds instantly transform and I was left with my jaw on the floor and my heart in my throat. It truly made an impression for the story that’s to come!!
~~~Erika, Book Haven Book Blog
Prick was a short quick read. It’s a prequel to the Ridgeview Prep series. It really got me excited to read the Ridgeview Prep series. We about who Xander and Charlotte are and some things that are happens in their lives. In this one, I feel like we get a go view at Xander and Charlotte and I totally love then. Things didn’t end well in this story for either Xander or Charlotte. I’m totally hooked and can’t wait for Puppet, Ridgeview Prep Book One.
This Prequel is a great “sneak peak” introduction into the brand new Ridgeview Prep Series r that will draw you in, entice you and leave you wanting more.
I can’t wait to continue Charlotte and Xander’s story in Book 1 in the Series – Puppet.
This! This book! This book is NOT long enough! I started reading and could not stop. I need the next book in my hands ASAP! Two friends, from two different worlds, trying to escape the same problem, but handled different ways. This series is off to such an amazing start! I can’t wait for the next one!
Wonderfully fantastic… The book was amazing… It had a lot of details and juicy scenes to it… The characters and their personalities match them perfectly… The plot and the storyline was very descriptive and amazing…
“I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.”
OMG, what did I just read? I can’t believe this is a debut novella. The writing is fantastic and one of my favorite genres right now. I can’t wait to see how this series plays out. I’ve already got the next book pre-ordered.
Ok so imma need the rest of this book ASAP!!!
This was a debut? No way!!
I was hooked on the first page and the writing style was perfect. Great characters and I can’t wait to see what happens!!
When two people, whose families are opposites fall in love NOTHING ever goes as planned.
I’ll be patiently waiting for the next book!
Highly recommended.