It’s not a place for the weak.No one here tolerates wimps.If you can’t handle it, leave.Welcome to Stark Springs, Colorado, home to the most talented young athletes in the world. When Roxie Slade snaps into a pair of skis, there’s no one on Sugarville Mountain in Vermont who can keep up with her. Not even the boys. Still, Roxie was shocked when she received a scholarship to Stark Springs Academy, … Stark Springs Academy, a boarding school that churns out Olympians in each graduating class. Entering as a high school junior, Roxie can’t wait to learn from renowned coaches and train with the fastest ski racers from all over the globe. But upon arrival, Roxie discovers that Stark Springs lives under its own set of rules, and it appears one boy plays dictator.
Ryker Black is not friendly and Roxie cannot fathom why everyone wants to be his friend. Sure, he’s gorgeous and rides a snowboard like it’s his fifth limb, but he’s cold, ruthless, and holds way too much power over the Stark Springs population. Roxie won’t put up with it. She’s here to train, and she doesn’t care about impressing anyone off the slopes. The only problem? Ryker Black doesn’t permit defiance. Not without consequences.
This boxed set contains all three books in the mature Young Adult sports romance series: (1) Black Diamond (2) Double Black and (3) Black Ice.
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I didn’t know what to expect when I started reading this series. It’s so good I could hardly put it down. Roxie is an up and coming ski phenom and Ryker is a hot shot snowboarder. She thinks he’s a jerk who’s full of himself and he is fascinated by her because she doesn’t bow down to him like all the other students and faculty do at the academy. They make quite the pair and I just got sucked into their dynamic. The other students at the Academy are also complex and add so much. This set is so full of unexpected turns I just kept reading to see what happens next. I really enjoyed the series and am glad I got a chance to read Ali Dean’s story. I look forward to more. I received an arc of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I really enjoyed this series. It took me a while to get into it though, only because Ryker seemed crazy lol. I loved Roxie! She is sassy, strong, and independent. Each book in the series just got better. Ali Dean is a fantastic writer and really knows how to pull you into the story. A must read series.
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This is the three book installment of the Stark Springs Academy Series and my first read by this author, and let me just say that I am pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed the storyline, the characters and the author’s writing style. It is the complete intriguing sports romance between Roxie and Ryker. Their strong attraction is undeniable as they navigate the bumpy road to their forever after. It is an emotional journey of self-discovery as these two flawed souls work through their ‘relationship’ and overcome the challenges that face their feelings for each other. Quite well written and sexy, it is a slow burn love story with drama, mystery, uncertainty, and love, plus engaging secondary characters to keep the reader interested. It is a solid read with heart, heat and a happy ending.
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I actually loved this series. Loved the characters. I loved Ryker and Roxanne together. They went against all the odd and was together. Loved that the book does focus on the sports the characters do a lot also. There was a lot of mystery in the 2nd and 3rd book. I was shocked by some of the things that happen and who was behind it all. People are crazy sometimes. I really enjoyed reading this series. I like this authors work.
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I read each of these books as they came out. Actually, book 1 was so good that I compulsively gobbled it and it’s followers up as fast as I could. I’ve separately reviewed each of these but if you’re new to this series I encourage you to glom on to this boxset as you’re pretty likely to end up addictively reading through the books do a boxset is a bargain. Definitely – highly – recommended.
I am so glad I was able to read this collection!
The writing draws you in and keeps you involved throughout the whole of each story. I found myself in love with not only the characters, but also the worlds that were created.
Great character development with enough of the everyday grind to really be able to sink into each and every book.
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This was a great boxset YA romance. I loved Roxie. Favorite character by far. Her interactions with Ryker make the books. You see how they grow around each other from tormenting on. A great cast of characters, and scenery make these a must read. Loved it!!
This contains all the stories about the academy and how they start when they get there. Follow all the characters as they try to follow their dreams of sports and love
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I loved this! It grabbed me from the first page, kept me til the last and enthralled me in between. Well worth your time to read it.
A good young adult sport series. Well written, full of drama and action packed. This set will keep you entertained for hours
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A really good series and a really good boxset that allows you to follow it in order. You’ll love all the characters and the way the story unfolds. So when you get a chance pick up the boxset and enjoy.
I love Ali Dean’s books. She has a way of gettIng the reader hooked. This series is fantastic. I fell in love with Ryker and Roxie from the start. Their chemistry and banter made the characters come to life for me. I loved how from the start there was drama and mystery. I loved how it all played out but could have used more of a look at the future of the 2 characters.