The Golden Boys
Dark High School Bully Romance (Kings of Cypress Prep, Book 1)
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The Golden Boys
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Narrated by:
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Neill Thorne
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Lessa Lamb
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Sarah Puckett
About this listen
West Golden - so easy to hate, yet so hard to resist.
Don’t let that pretty face of his fool you. He isn’t the boy next door, or the kind you trust with your heart. He’s the devil in designer jeans, with all the charm of a bona fide psycho.
Trust me.
He swears I did something to cross him before I even stepped foot inside Cypress Prep, but it’s a lie. No one knows better than me that I’m all out of chances. One more misstep and I can kiss my future goodbye, which means I can’t possibly be guilty of whatever he thinks I’ve done.
West marks me with a target anyway, and as this town’s football star, no one dares to go against him. His money, status, and the loyalty of his equally entitled brothers makes him seem untouchable. Only, I know better than that.
This false god isn’t infallible like he wants the world to believe. Whenever I stare into those devilish green eyes, I see it plain as day. The chink in his armor. His one and only weakness.
Me.
The King of Cypress Prep has finally met his match, and taking him down just became an inside job.
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The Golden Boys are all smokin’ hot, but there’s only one guy for Blue Riley, which means this romance isn’t a reverse harem. Also, full disclosure, this saga does contain strong bully themes. So, if you’re not into romances where hate turns into love (well...eventually), and if you don’t like your heroes of the unapologetically alpha variety, this might not be the book for you. There is no rape or dubious consent whatsoever. However, due to adult themes and sexual situations, this one’s only for the 18+ crowd.
This series is sure to give you Gossip Girl and One Tree Hill vibes, and the angst will keep you burning to find out what happens next. One-click and get lost in this series today!
Smooches!
RJ & NT
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The Golden Boys 🎧
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Just wow
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Blue has a difficult past where she has been let down by everyone in her life andhad to mature long before she should have to. The driving force in her life is her younger sister who is more like her daughter and is the reason that she puts up with what is happening at her new school as she knows it gives her the best chance to change their futures.
Blue is confused by West as at times he is like the devil and at times he is her savior. Although they may be enemies there is no denying the chemistry between and just when you think they have a chance we get a twist that changes everything and leaves us wanting more of this couple. The performance of the narrators draws you in and have you not only invested in the characters but have you feeling the same angst that they do as well. 🎧The Flock
West and Blue!
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The narrators did such a great job with this story. Lessa Lamb in particular really stood out in this one for me. She sounds like she was meant to play this strong, caring, loyal, and tough character. I’m looking forward to checking out more of her work after hearing this one. Neill Thorne and Sarah Puckett also contributed heavily to the excellent listening experience that this was and now I desperately wish that book two was out on audio already but know that I will be all over it as soon as it is.
🎧The Flock🎧
My Thoughts on The Golden Boys
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This book is definitely a bully romance. And West has enough influence at school that other people bully Blue too. To the point that she’s in real danger a couple of times. But guess who saves her? Yep, it’s West. As much as I wanted to hate him–and there are many reasons, Blue isn’t his only victim–I couldn’t completely. He shows a sweet side on rare occasions.
He’s a conflicted character for sure. A mama’s boy, he has reasons to hate his father that he keeps secret from his brothers. The same reasons he has to hate Blue, even though he’s been attracted to her since he first met her. Torn between his hate and his desire for her, he acts differently moment to moment. The more he learns about her, the more he feels too. And he fights against it.
Let’s just say that Riley is at her wit’s end. She doesn’t even know why West hates her. Usually strong and confident, as a surrogate mother for her younger sister–while her father is drunk and her brother is in jail–she starts at Cypress prep with fear. She isn’t in her element when she comes from the other side of the tracks. And as soon as she arrives, she’s bullied by West and his entourage. But she also feels the strong attraction between them, and she’s even more confused.
Not my favorite part. How is it possible to want–maybe even like–someone who spends their time torturing you? Especially when you’re supposed to be a strong character. But it wouldn’t be a bully romance without this element.
There are A LOT of side characters, and they’re all much more than just helpers or opponents in the story–yeah, I know my actantial model. At least, they have a role outside of the love story.
It’s the first book in the series and ends on a cliffhanger, so a few mysteries are suggested that aren’t resolved by the end of this book. So, why do West hate Blue? How did Hunter end up in jail? Who is Pandora?
I loved the narration. It’s mostly dual narration, with the addition of another female narrator for Pandora’s blog posts–the mischievousness is perfect. The main female narrator is great; she conveys perfectly Riley’s strength as well as her most vulnerable side. West’s alpha nature is clear through the male narrator’s growly voice, but there’s some quiver when necessary to reflect West’s softer side. I’m sure the audio made me appreciate this book much more.
Definitely a bully romance
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