Rivals since before birth there’s never been a time when my family hasn’t hated the Lockwoods, and their daughter Harlow. One year ago she set us up, tainted our family image, ruined my brother’s life. She made it personal. It was no longer just a rivalry between our parents. Now she’s here, at Bayshore University, no longer in her families clutches and without their protection. There’s nothing … protection. There’s nothing to stop us from getting our revenge on her, no one to tell us enough is enough.
And so my brothers and I have devised a plan. We’ll break her, have her falling at her knees for us in no time, and then we’ll send her back to her family with a warning…
Cross the Bishops again and you’ll pay.
Author Note: This is a reverse harem college bully romance that contains subject matter not suitable for all readers.
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WOW!!!! This book blew me away!!! J.L. Beck and Cassandra Hallman continue to amaze me with the books they are writing together! There are not enough words to say how good this book was and it left me in a complete tizzy at the end!
I have loved every book they have written but this one just be my favorite so far! I will be biting my nails until book 2 is out! Kudos to these authors on a book that well deserves more than 5 stars!
OMFG!! Where do I start!? I finished this a bit ago and I am still reeling. Josi and Cassy literally knocked this out of the park! The emotions this evokes from me was…. I have no words. It took me on one heck of an emotional rollercoaster. I had so many feels while reading it. My heart is broken. Harlow has endured so much in this first book. The ups and downs she has had to deal with would make some people quit. Not her, she is one strong girl and she proves it. No matter what, she doesn’t want them to break her or see her cry. There were times when I wanted to smack, shake and yell at the guys.
There is suspense, lies, deceit, secrets, rivalry and enemies. The twists and turns will make you go, WTHeck is going on!!There are a few of those WTH moments. The last one, will knock you out of your seat. This book was so so good. It is one of my favorites of this year and I can’t wait for the next part. This storyline is fantastic and I love all the main characters. It kept me on the edge of my seat waiting for what was going to happen next.
Really Ladies!!!! When Rivals Fall, Book 1 is the newest series by JL Beck and C Hallman. What an exciting, emotional read that will hold your interest from beginning to end with all of the drama and twists and turns that surrounds Harlow and the Bishop brothers. This story was filled with revenge, betrayals, family rivals and so much more as the brothers seek revenge as they put their plans into action to break Harlow and make her life a living hell for the damage she and her family has done to them. Through all of this torment and humilation Sullivan, Oliver and Banks put Harlow through, the intense chemistry and passion that develops between the brothers and Harlow was explosive and full of passion. Once again, lies blur the truth as Harlow finds that no one believes in her which has her running away as she is left heartbroken and defeated. Now she finds herself all alone with no one to help her as danger surrounds her. You will be blown away with this cliffhanger as we have to wait for book 2 to be released to find out how will this all end. This is a must read and I highly recommend this book. I voluntairly reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
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Harlow has been trained by her parents to hate the bishops the two families are rivals even more after they believed she set Sullivan up.
The brothers Sullivan, Oliver & Banks are determined to have their revenge.
Looking forward to reading the next book “When Rivals Lose”.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
A great start to the series.
This book was amazing! I loved everything about it. The characters were perfect and so well developed. I loved the tension between them. It had me strung tight the whole way through just waiting for the other shoe to drop. The storyline was quick paced and enjoyable to read. All the secrets and twists and turns kept this book feeling fresh in the sea of current bully books. I can’t believe the cliffhanger this book ended on. I can’t wait for the next book! I need to know more!
When Rivals Fall by J.L. Beck and C. Hallman set my heart on fire and it burnt bright as it swooned in overdrive the entire time I inhaled this addictively captivating story. I generally don’t read this genre because I am usually a one person kind of gal, but holy freaking goodness did I find myself falling head over heels in love with the Bishop brothers, Oliver, Banks, and Sullivan. Although I think my heart has an even softer spot for Oliver and I hope to see more of him in the next book in the Bayshore Rivals series. I can’t even begin to tell you all how much I am eagerly anticipating the next installment, especially after that surprise ending!
This story took my heart on a rollercoaster ride full of twists and turns, making it nearly impossible to put the book down. I have only recently discovered this dynamic duo (this is my third book I have read in less than a month), but I am already a fan and can’t wait to see how many of their books I can get my hands on as soon as possible. The storyline is phenomenal and the characters are all amazing. I loved the Bishop brothers for sure and Harlow too! There were definitely some interesting moments throughout this story and I found myself experiencing an abundance of emotions as I read what went on between the Bishops and the Lockwoods. Two families divided and there is so much left to be discovered within their story. Surprises are underway in the next book, I can just feel it deep in my soul!
Omg!!! This is a fast paced story. I feel like it doesn’t go into too much depth as far as the story line goes but it was still so good! If you do not like bully romance then this book is not for you, I feel like I cried for Harlow the last half of the story, my heart broke for her. The ending is a cliffhanger so be prepared hopefully book 2 gets here soon I know I can’t wait for it.
Harlow didn’t seem remorseful to me. She admits (only to herself) that she did wrong., but she still acts like it was no big deal to “falsely ” ruin an entire family! She’s so far from blameless, and I feel she deserved what she got and more. She acted like a martyr. Even more corruption abd connections are coming to light. Harlow’s parents are evil beyond redemption. When thus story ends there are more questions than answers- what next? Who’s the enemy and who’s the ally? Stay tuned.
OMG how do i start with out given to much away, This one hell of a story that will have you griped from start to finish. Oliver, Sullivan and Bank’s Bishop want revenge against Harlow for what sh did in the name of family, There some steamy sexy scenes, plus full of lies, secrets and drama, Full of twists and turns along the way. WHY WHY WHY CLIFFHANGER, A must read, I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy, Brilliant story Cassandra & J.L
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Brace yourself now, because this book is going to rock your world!!! It took me more than a day to get over my book hangover and try to form a decent sentence to express my thoughts. If you think I’m kidding, then dive right in and you will soon know what I’m talking about! Harlow made me want to shake her and then quickly hug her. She made me want to scream and at times my heart would break for her, and I felt my eyes tearing up. The Bishop brothers (all 3) made me want to slap them across the face, then climb them like a tree!! This book will bring you to the highest high and then crashing to the ground. I read until 4 in the morning because I just couldn’t stop. It’s THAT good!! You become so immersed in the story you won’t even realize what is going on around you!! I absolutely hated that it had to end. I would have gladly read ALL night if it was any longer, but all good things must come to an end, and WHAT AN END IT IS!!!! I now wait impatiently for book 2 in the Bayshore Rivals series. Kudos to the authors of this AWESOME book, you did great!! Enjoy!!
This was amazing! J.L. Beck and Cassandra Hallman have done it again! It kept me on my toes with the surprises. I could not put it down. I’ve loved everything I’ve read from these authors but this is hands down my favorite. Harlow and the Bishop brothers are fire! They’ve been taught by their families to hate each other but they just can’t stay away from each other. I am shook and I need the next book. I need to know what happens. (WARNING: This is a series so it will have a cliffhanger at the end! It’s so worth it though!)
Absolutely Amazing !! This book feed all my emotions. It’s twist and turns that kept me captivated and riveted to every page. A dark and twisted storyline that kept me on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next. I couldn’t put it down. The end left me reeling and anxious, wanting more. I can’t wait for the next book. I definitely recommend this story to anyone looking for a awesome read
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OMG, this book. I am not quite sure why authors are writing Young Adult lately but I have to say J.L. and Cassandra are kicking ass with it. When Rivals Fall is a brilliant book about two families that are bound and determined to destroy each other. Too bad the children are in the middle.
Right before everyone leaves for college and to do their thing, Harlow does something so bad to one of the Bishop boys that they are bound to make her pay.
Harlow doesn’t know until it is too late that the Bishop boys are all at the Bayshore University and are going to make her life a living hell. Even though the boys do everything they can to destroy her, there is still so much chemistry between the four of them to burn through your Kindle.
I am so excited about this book and can not wait for the next one. Damn cliffhangers! 😛
I find myself saying this a lot with these two authors, but here I go again. You guys rock one hell of a story, that’s for sure. You both appear to have access to an endless stream of creativity, and I love it. When Rivals Fall is another really engaging and interesting story. I’m learning to not be surprised.
This is the story of Harlow and Oliver, Sullivan, and Banks, three brothers bent on revenge. Why? Because in the past Harlow did an unspeakably cruel act to Sullivan, which cost him dearly. What the brothers don’t know is why she did it. These guys are relentless and honestly almost as cruel as Harlow had once been. Their revenge goes beyond them and actually places her in danger.
This book had my stomach in knots several times, which is a testament to the writing abilities of these two authors. Knots, sighs, grimaces, eyebrows knitting together or rising up in shock… this was a story that really had me completely at its mercy until I got to its ending, and what a cliffhanger ending it is.
Another win for J Beck and C Hallman. Highly recommended.
I am so upset! I read this in sitting I was not expecting A cliff hanger. So now I’m left to speculate what’s going to happen next. This has me going back and forth not knowing which side to take or who I should feel sorry for. I’m not going to make it, I need the end now!
Wholly Moley! A Whirlwind of Feels.
With this being the first part to this series it is a force to be reckoned with. The grueling angst and blinding betrayal are a tough pill to swallow and then to go mix in a storm of painful emotions makes for one heck of fantastic read that I hate to love it so darn much. The story grabs hold you from the start and the deeper I got the bigger my love hate relationship got pushing me to the edge filled with momma bear worry and concern shadowed by push comes to shove you shove back. Making it impossible to put down. Hot edgy chemistry. A force of unexpected twists and nail-biting drama. Explosive cliffhanger that had me screeching profanities desperately wanting more. An explosive One Click and get it. Read it and demand more.
OMG!!!! That was AMAZING!!!
I couldn’t put it down, the bishops boys or should I say men, wow!!They set your soul on fire.
Through heartbreak anger and tears I read this book in 1 sitting, I didn’t move I couldn’t, I was invested from the first page, j.l. beck and c. Hellman make beautiful words together.
Cant wait to find out what happens, September cant come soon enough.
Holy crap on a cracker!! This book did things to me. It f*ck*d with my mind, manipulated my emotions and played with my heart and then it left me in tears when it ended on a cliffhanger. Normally I’m not a fan of bully romances but will happily make an exception for this one.
When Rivals Fall
(Bayshore Rivals Book One) by Cassandra Hallman, J.L. Beck
Let me first say this about the book before I begin, Lord have Mercy be still my heart! What!#!? What!#!? What!#!? Just Happened I am BLOWN AWAY!! Ya’ll have damn done it again and it wrecked me. I’m still thinking about everything and everyone with a whole new light! Bravo ladies you started this series with a bang!
Now that I got that out ……
The Lockwoods and the Bishop families have been nasty bitter rivals for decades. Their children never really knew why but were taught to hate each other because of their parents. Then one night when Harlow Lockwoods was sixteen her father sent her to a party to place a baggie in Sullivan Bishop pocket. She had a bad feeling and didn’t want to do it but her father gave her no choice. Two years later when she turned eighteen she took her trust fund and moved as far away from her lying manipulating family as she could only to find herself at the mercy of the Bishop brothers Sullivan, Oliver and Banks. Her chance to start over as a care free regular college student would never come to be.
There are so many twist, turns, ups and downs that you won’t be able to put this book down. You can feel the hurt,anguish, and even desire in Harlow at each and every turn. Just when you think you know what is going on WHAM it takes a different turn. The ending shocked me totally unexpected and Holy Hell What A Cliffhanger! I can not wait for the next book When Rivals Lose!
Five I would give Ten if could!!!!!