I’m just the dirty, poor girl …… with a junkie for a mother.Now I’m the new girl.My mother’s in rehab and the last person I expect to see takes me in so I don’t end up on the street.Except… BAY FALLS HIGH is like nothing I know.Rich. Power hungry. A$$holes around every corner. Liars. Cheaters.And if that wasn’t enough…I have three of the hottest and baddest guys in school after me.I … three of the hottest and baddest guys in school after me.
I didn’t mean to see what I saw to get their attention.
And I swear to them I won’t say a word.
But they don’t believe me.
I’m not a prize.
I’m a toy.
I know once I’m broken they’ll leave me alone…
… but maybe for the first time in my life I’m done with being broken.
Plus, when I find out what they really want from me, I realize that maybe I can be the bitch calling the shots.
**
WARNING: Bay Falls High (#bfh) is a young adult / new adult series filled with everything you’ve been asking for in a series that’s wild, hot, fun, and crazy… it’s recommended for mature readers because of cursing and ‘certain scenes’ ;)In other words, if that sht bothers, stay away. But seriously… you’re already here, don’t stay away. START READING NOW.
more
Well Jaxson Kidman again proves my theory that he’s Willy Wonka, cements it even. He takes the poor girl Tinsley (see the similarities let look at the chocolate factory – similar to Charlie hmm hmm).
Then her life changes – kinda like Charlie just saying.
Well, she sees something she shouldn’t – surely you don’t need a refresher about the things Charlie saw and didn’t say right?
Let’s look at the Rulz now I mean that could be any number of those other kids that won a golden ticket if you look at it. Just like Charlie, Tinsley is smart, and she just wants to figure everything out. But Tinsley sure does get one wild ride through the chocolate river. Can’t wait to see what happens in the next book.
If halves were a thing, I’d give this 3.5 stars. The story was good and intriguing, I definitely felt sucked in and wanted to know what was going on. My major issue with the book was italics. Might not bother someone else, so I want to make it very clear that I would have given this book 4 stars if not for the overuse of italics within the story. The Rulz was always italicized. The ditch was always italicized. Both terms that were used quite often in the story. But on top of that, whole sentences and random other words and phrases were italicized and I couldn’t get a grasp on why. The only other issue I really had with the book was wanting to know WHY they were called The Rulz, however, there are more books in this series so it’s possible that will be explained eventually. I did like the way Ti questioned so much. She just didn’t take everything at face value like some YA/NA characters do. She wanted to know why Claire hadn’t stepped in before, she wanted to know why she was getting all of that attention. In spite of the things that bothered me about the book, I do want to know how the rest goes so I will likely read the rest of the series.
5 stars for Untouched by Jaxson Kidman. This is book 1 in the Bayfalls High Series. Tinsley has had a rough life and after saving her mom again, Clair and old family friend takes in Tinsley. Tinsley goes from being dirt poor to living in a mansion and attending BFH. When Tinsley sees something, she shouldn’t she gets a target on her back. When she meets the Rulz (Pres,Barr,and Kipp) nothing will be the same. These three rules everything and they want to rule Tinsley too. She is a smart, dirty, poor girl who has nothing so they can’t break her. “I truthfully had nothing and nobody. They couldn’t break me through my life was already broke.” Kidman takes us on a fast-paced journey filled with bullies, steam and a ton of secrets. I am starting book 2 now.
Jaxson Kidman does it again. Untamed is the final book of this trilogy. and what an ending! Tinsley is more adamant than ever to get answers. What is Claire to her?Why did she really take her in ? Why all if a sudden her father shows interest in her life? Why are the Ruiz always protecting her? From whom and what? Why won’t they let her leave BFH? Who are Tinsley’s real friends? Is it Beth, Gi, Iris? Which one betrayed her to the Ruiz?What are the true feelings of the Ruiz towards her? And which of the Ruiz does she end up with? Jaxson Kidman answers all these questions . How he intertwined the secrets, jealousy, confusion, fights , betrayal, in this story is brilliant. This is more than a 5 Star read!
Jaxson Kidman just keeps on delivering in this kind of crossover series which really is in a league of its own. I say crossover but that just means here you will maybe see or hear about a few familiar faces and places. This book just reels you in and doesn’t let go. The ending just made me thirsty for the next book. Easiest 5 stars I’ve had to give in a long time. I highly recommended that you read Untouched.
What an amazing first book to this trilogy. This author knows how to write a story and pull you into it. He makes you feel like you are walking along side of the characters as their story unfolds. Can’t wait for the next book as the cliffhanger, WOW!!. Nice thing, this author doesn’t make us wait. The next book comes out two weeks after this one did. A solid 5+ stars.
UNTOUCHED (Bay Falls High Book #1) By Jaxson Kidman
What a tremendous start to a great new series! The imagination that Jaxson Kidman has is something very special. He has the gift of being able to bring a story to life in such a most extraordinary way. This is his 2nd go at YA following Hidden Creek High and man is it a good one!
This is the story of a poor girl, Tinsley Ditkiss who is the daughter of a junkie who gets sent to rehab after an overdose. When the landlady comes swooping in to rescue Tinsley while her mom is away, Tinsley finds herself going to school with the rich kids at Bay Falls High. Right off the reel, she sees something she shouldn’t and gets threatened. She has immediately walked into trouble with the Rulz, Pres, Barr and Kipp without understanding why they want her gone. This is just the 1st book in this trilogy and I could not put it down, I am excited to get the next book. Keep up the great work Jaxson! I am enjoying every minute! This is a 5 star read.
Poor Tinsley.. She’s the poor dirty girl who had to move to Bay Falls because her mother goes to rehab. Used to living the poor life, Tinsley is suddenly living a rich girl’s life. Bay Falls High is a school full of rich entitled kids and with that comes certain cliques that you don’t mess with, including the Rulz. Tinsley sees something by the beach that she was not meant to and now Pres, Barr and Kip all have their eyes set on her. Little does she know the real reason, but when she does.. she has a little secret of her own! This is just another fantastic book written by Jaxson Kidman and I can’t wait until book #2 in the series comes out next. There’s going to be more secrets uncovered, so grab a copy and find out for yourself. You won’t regret it.
Wow!!! I don’t know if I have adequate words to say how fabulous the beginning of this series is! Yes, it is set in their senior year of high school, but their baggage, secrets, longings are those of someone years older. Tinsley ends up at BFH not because she wanted to, but because she had to to survive. Now that she is there, will she survive the Rulz…the imposing super hot trio that rule the school and everyone’s lives it seems. This is a pulse pounding story from the first page and hot damn if you aren’t instantly sucked into their world!!! I can’t wait for the next one….I love this one and I need the next one asap!!!
After coming home to a nightmare in progress, Tinsley finds herself face to face with the past and an offer she couldn’t refuse. Soon Tinsley finds herself living a new, improved life, so far away from her old one, she feels as though it’s not real. Well, it’s all too real and she would come to realize that very soon when she arrives at Bay Falls High.
Tinsley’s first day at BFH does not go as planned. She makes one, sort of friend, Beth, and two enemies. Oh, and she learns about The Rulz. Pres-gorgeous but dangerous. Barr-sexy and full of trouble. And Kip-flirty but lethal. They make the rules at BFH and they come from the richest, most powerful families in town. Nothing can touch them. And Tinsley has just stumbled into their orbit.
Tinsley left her old life behind for bigger and better things but mostly for survival. At BFH she could be anything or anyone she wanted. Tinsley has severely underestimated the lengths people would go to expose your deep, dark secrets just to use them against you. She really did. Now she will learn that everything comes with a price.
HOLY **** ! ! ! THIS IS GOOD ! ! ! THIS STORY TOOK OFF FROM PAGE ONE AND JUST KEPT ON GOING ! ! ! WOW, THESE GUYS, THE RULZ – REAL @***OLE$, BUT I COULDN’T LOOK AWAY, I COULD NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN ! I NEED MORE ! ! !
You always know when Jaxson is putting out a new book you better prepare yourself for the wildest ride you can imagine! But that doesn’t even begin to describe the Rulz and their quest for Tinsley. These guys will have you swooning, pissed and lusting after them and then questioning whether Ti can survive their games. Watching her navigate through the truths & lies and what she decides to do will make for one epic ride. If you haven’t already, do yourself a favor and dive into the masterful world Jaxson has created. You won’t regret it! The war has begun between BFH and HCH, can’t wait to see where this goes.