Dominique Price hates me. He wants me. He can never have me.
At least that’s what I tell him. Good looking, arrogant, football God, everything comes so easy for him. I won’t be just another game to win. It doesn’t matter that I want him. It doesn’t matter that with just one look, he takes my breath away.
He’s my brother's best friend and officially off limits. But when he touches me, I forget what we’re supposed to be. Acquaintances. Enemies. Nothing. And I dream of what we could be. Friends. Lovers. Everything.
If only everyone’s expectations weren’t standing in the way.
Daniela Romero is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. She enjoys writing steamy, new-adult and paranormal romance that delivers an emotional roller coaster sure to take your breath away. Her books feature a diverse cast of characters with rich and vibrant cultures in an effort to effectively portray the world we all live in. One that is so beautifully colorful. Daniela is a Bay Area native though she currently lives in Washington State with her sarcastic husband and their three tiny terrors. In her free time, Daniela enjoys frequent naps, binge reading her favorite romance books, and is known to crochet while watching television because her ADHD brain can never do just one thing at a time. Stop by her website to find all the fun and unique ways you can stalk her. And while you’re there you can check out some free bonus scenes from your favorite books, learn about her Patreon, order signed copies of her books, and swoon over her gorgeous alternative cover editions. www.daniela-romero.com You can join her newsletter by visiting https://hi.switchy.io/VIP
The following ratings are out of 5: Romance: 💋💋💋💋💋 Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Story/Plot: 📙📕📗📘 World building: 🌎🌏🌍🌎🌏 Character development: 👨🏻👱🏻♀🧔🏻👩🏻👱🏼
The heroine:Kasey Henderson (a.k.a. Baby Henderson) - little sister to Aaron. Aaron is friends with the Devils of Sun Valley High (Roman, Emilio, Dominique) who were all football stars at their high school and are now the same in College. Kasey is also best friends with Allie and Bibi (Roman and Emilio’s girlfriends). Though she was a freshman while they were seniors. Now, a year early, at 17, she is starting College at the same school as them.
The Hero(es):Dominique Price - Football player extraordinaire, he is focused on football and school and is determined not to fool around with his friends younger sister. She aggravates him to no end. Dominique’s parents own an extremely successful tech company and don’t want him playing football as a career.
The Story: Dom once kissed Kasey when they were in high school, but he knows that she is forbidden. Both Dom and Kasey say they hate each other but you can tell their attraction is undeniable. They do their best to get on each other’s nerves, and neither has any interest in dating anyone else.
The book starts off with Kasey moving in to a sorority house. She is attending Suncrest University this year because she had been taking college level courses during high school and graduated early. With her mother moving to another state for a job, she had the choice of moving in to the sorority or moving in with her brother Aaron who lives with Dom (whom she considers her nemesis).
The book is every bit as good as I expected and oh so steamy. Though I was hoping, like the first three this would be a standalone and that the next book would be Aaron’s book. Though Aaron was not one of the Sun Valley Devils in high school and isn’t on the football team, he has been in all 4 of the books.
Aaron had a drug problem and at one point got into a car accident while under the influence. All 4 of the guys were in the car and it caused a split between Aaron and the other three. However, Aaron has been back in the fold a while now and is Dominique’s roommate in this book since Roman and Emilio are wifed up.
This book also gives more of Aaron’s personal background and delves into the fact that he is suffering from PTSD. Though this book ended in a cliffhanger so the next book is the continued story of Dom and Kasey.
I voluntarily read & reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts & opinions are my own.
Daniela has written another amazing must read that you cannot put down till the very last page and then it leaves you still wanting more . Cruel Devil is book 3 in the Sun Valley Devil High series. This is Dominique and Kaseys story. Love this whole series so much . I have been dying for this book and it did not disappoint ok well maybe for a min when the author decided to put a spanner in the works at the end and blind side us . This book was everything I thought it would be and more like Kasey and Dominique’s story takes you on one hell of a rollercoaster ride of emotions. I felt it all the love the pain the heartbreak the frustration the heat . Dominique and kasey have always butted heads since they were young and that doesn’t stop them now even if they find each other smoking hot , they Like pushing each other’s buttons, but there is only so much sexual frustration someone can take until it all comes to a head. Their story is not a simple boy falls in love with girl, for one and the biggest hurdle the need to overcome for now is Kaseys is Dominiques bestfriends little sister so she’s off limits. Will they won’t they ? Well your going to have to read to find out and let me tell you there are a few unexpected things that happen that we did not see coming enjoy the ride you won’t regret it !!!
Emotional rollercoaster that will keep you wanting more!
Uhh!! My heart. This book is an emotional rollercoaster, that will keep you wanting more.
Iv been eager for Dominique & Kasey story to be here because you see the chemistry starting throughout the other Devil books and boy it didn’t disappoint. The push and pull they have with one another will give you whip lash. None of them will admit to their feelings towards one another, so they fight each other constantly, make out hear and there, then try to tell each other that it can never go anywhere because Dom is Kasey’s big brothers best friend. It makes you just want to slap them both up the side of the head! This book had me in tears by the end and my heart breaks for Kasey an what she is going through by the end of the book.
I can’t wait for their second book to see where there relationship goes.
This was my first read by this author, and even though I don't love the bully trope, I absolutely adore everything about the brothers best friend trope, so I was really excited to start reading this.. but unfortunately it just fell a bit flat to me. I also wasn't aware that this ended on a cliffhanger, which made me want to throw my kindle across the room, lol. There just wasn't much romance between these two.. it was all fighting and immature behavior, which I get is the norm for a bully romance, but I wish there was just more passion and chemistry between these two. Especially since it will be a while before we get the conclusion of their story.
**I received an ARC and these are my honest opinions.**
Cruel Devil by Daniela Romero is a enemies to lovers sports romance. This is the third book in the Devils of Sun Valley High series.
The book does come with a caution/warning "Cruel Devil is a new adult sports romance with enemies to lovers/bullying themes and is recommended for mature readers 17+"
I am loving this series! The books just keep getting better! I am loving the chemistry between Dominique and Kasey. Their relationship was a bit messy but you couldn't help but root for them to get together.
I can't wait for the next book in the series Cruel Promise to be released on May 26, 2022 so I can get more of Dominique and Kasey's story.
I would recommend this book if you like small town romances, brother's bestfriend romances, enemies to lovers, or sports romances.
Okay, so this might be the best football romance I’ve ever read. I started it late last night and stayed up to finish it because I couldn’t put it down! Dominique Price and Kasey Henderson have known each other since they were kids (he’s best friends with her older brother Aaron) and they’ve always clashed. But as they get older, they realize that part of the reason they fight is because they’re attracted to each other, although neither one of them will admit it. When Kasey starts college at seventeen and joins the Kappa Mu sorority, they start seeing a lot more of each other, as Dom also attends that college and is one of the stars of their football team. Of course, Kasey’s pissed off at how overprotective Dominique can be, and Dom growls anytime any guy even looks at her. This is a best friend’s brother romance at its finest. Dominique’s fear of Aaron realizing how he feels about Kasey was well written and came off very genuinely. Kasey’s annoyance at the way Dominique makes her feel was also very well done, you could really see her inner struggle as she fights her feelings for her older brother’s best friend. “Cruel Promise” cannot get here fast enough, as I’m dying to find out what happens to these two!!! My first book by Daniela Romero, but I know it won’t be my last!
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I loved the chemistry between Dominique and Kasey and how brooding he could be. I like heroes with a jerky side and he didn't disappoint. Kasey is tough, stubborn, and vulnerable. She has a brother, but sadly he's fighting demons of his own. It was Dominique who was always there for her, a protector, even when she didn't like it. And because of that, the hate relationship was born. And let me tell you, it's so entertaining.
When tragedy strikes it's Dominique who's the mature one. To see how he took care of her and how they trusted one another with their feelings and insecurities, is what transformed this story from good to great.
Their story is not yet finished, and I can't wait to see what'll happen next.
Distinctly uncomfortable. When a story has flashbacks to an 18 year old grinding on a 14 year old, I just... no. I do not accept. Back from whence you came, predator.
This is the third book in the series Devils of Sun Valley, it's time for Kasey and Dominique's story, one I wanted to read. I have fallen in love with these Devils but Dominique's story was special, as Kasey was a bit younger than Allie and Bibi, their attraction can't be denied, they both struggle with what feels to be forbidden, yet they can't stop it. We also get a bit of more Aaron, which I wanted to see as well. You will love this series, can't wait to read the next one to see how this story continues.
This is book one in an enemies to lovers, brothers best friend romance.
This was my first time stepping into the Sunset Valley world and while there were other couples referenced I wasn't lost nor did I feel like their involvement in the plot in any way diminish from the main characters.
With that being said, the secondary characters are very much in the lives of Kasey and Dominique's world. They are living at school and are not only roommates, but best friends with several of the other characters and at times quite pivotal to everything going on. Also, Dom's best friend is Kasey's brother, this is a big sticking point on why Dom doesn't make a move on Kasey. AND I'll add in one more layer when tragedy strikes it affects everyone and everything making everything more tumultuous.
In a nutshell, the tangled web seems...well...tangled, but at the heart of the story it's really a boiling chemistry between Kasey and Dom that has been building for years and it's finally coming to a head, but when they finally give in...Kasey is the one who demands they keep it a secret and as this first book comes to a close things look like they are about to get messy.
I'd like to say this book is light on drama and it is, but it's also emotional. There are deep rooted and dark outside things that these characters have to deal with, but as the couple goes I'd say drama between the two of them is the least of their worries.
I'm looking forward to see what will happen in book two when their secret gets out, since it will, and Kasey's brother is already teetering on the edge with his own problems. It should be good.
You just have to make things even more complicated than they already are don’t cha?
But this is why this is a duet...so…
I’ve loved both Kasey and Dom since first meeting them. They are loyal to those they call their own and, despite how they treat each other, they have no problem stepping up to the plate for them. They both also wear masks and hide who they are and how they feel because their worlds, while pretty on the outside, aren’t as golden on the inside.
Their journey, thus far, is definitely complicated, but there is a connection that they have that has me believing that it they can find a way to get out of their own ways and be honest, that they’ll get the HEA they definitely deserve.
This was a quick read, and a great addition to the series. While there were a few things I wasn’t surprised by, there was one that had me going “Whoa” because that definitely causes a huge upheaval (total understatement) in more than one life and I have no doubt that the effects of it will be insane. But outside of that, I loved catching up with the rest of the Devil’s and their women and how they all have each other’s backs. So, time to practice patience, not only for the conclusion to Kasey and Dom’s journey, but for Aaron’s as well.
~ Copy provided by the author & voluntarily reviewed ~
I kinda love everything Daniela Romero writes. **Insert swoony sigh here** She writes swoony bad boys so so well. And Dominique Price is another one to add to the list. He’s arrogant, cocky and he has the most wonderful bickering relationship with his best friends little sister, Kasey.
This was a quick little read that is the perfect introduction to Dominique & Kasey’s story. Their relationship is fiery, their sex is off the chart and I think I’ve found my first book boyfriend of 2022! Because underneath his asshole exterior lies a caring, protective, loving asshole.
There’s a whole lotta angst to come with these two, I can feel it in my waters. There’s the whole big brother issue (he has his own demons and he is not going to be happy when he finds out these two are boning - Dominique’s words not mine) then there’s Deacon who’s stirring that simmering pot, waiting for it to boil over,and then there’s the fact that Kasey has to deal with a tragedy at such a young age. I cannot wait to really sink my teeth into Kasey and Dom. They’re going to be explosive!
I liked this book, ngl....it made me wanna read and read and not stop at all.... the writing style is wonderful...I loved how smoothly it transitioned from one scene to another. I loved the tropes btw, best friends sister, fwb, possessive hero and all that...
But some scenes were so bad... It was so hypocritical, I know I know it is fictional... But this had too much in it. I didnt like that fact alone...
If not for those scenes... This book would have been a solid 5.
I am so glad Ive been approved for the arc of the next book... The ending wasn't good to be left like that 😂
Not even sure how many stars to give this because yes I enjoyed it… but BUT I didn’t realise it was going to end on a cliffy and that makes me see red, because I hate cliff hangers and I hate waiting But there’s something that has me hooked and I will patiently wait for the next book.
Wow…my mind is blown. There is sooo much heat and chemistry with Dom and Kasey. They definitely set off some fireworks when they are together. Their banter and encounters are heating up and I want to know what happens. It could go either way. They could walk away, or they could both burn, or they even could be just what each other needs. They both agree that Kasey’s bother, Aaron can’t know what happens between them. I will stop there as I don’t want to spoil this book for anyone. After all it would be so much better to read it for yourself. I laughed, cried, got mad, felt hopeful, got frustrated, and so many more emotions and reactions to Kasey and Dom. Cruel Devil 😈 has so many twists, turns, secrets, revelations, emotions and lots and lots of heat! All of this makes Cruel Devil a book that I could not put down and stayed up most of the night reading. I think I got to bed at 3 am and woke at 6:45 am and immediately finished reading Cruel Devil then took a short nap before writing this review 😂. Just remember that you will become lost in your own little world of Devils of Sun Valley U. I commend Daniela Romero, author, on her writing the Devils of Sun Valley High series as it is an excellent series with characters that come alive and have depth to them. Their history is diverse but they all interconnect and each couple has their own path they need to follow to overcome their issues with each other and as individuals. I highly recommend reading Cruel Devil 👿 and the series of Devils of Sun Valley High and I will be waiting until Cruel Promise, Book 4 and The Savage (spin off)! Until then if you haven’t I would read the rest of the series of Devils of Sun Valley High first before reading Cruel Devil 😈 so it will be a richer experience.
Daniela has written another must read! I could not put this down till the very last page. And when it ended...it leaves you still wanting more. There is soo much angst, steam and romance... youre on one hell of a ride!
𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙤/𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙚 = Dominique Price & Kasey Henderson (a.k.a. Baby Henderson) 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 = Yes! 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙚 = Part of a series. 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙚(𝙨) = bully romance, Enemies to Lovers, forbidden love, Football, multicultural, love/hate relationship 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙇𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡 = 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧 𝙍𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 = ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
𝙆𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙮 - little sister to Aaron. Aaron is friends with the Devils of Sun Valley High (Roman, Emilio, Dominique). Kasey is also best friends with Allie and Bibi (Roman and Emilio’s girlfriends).
𝘿𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙚 - Football player (quarterback). Roommates with Aaron. He is focused on football and school and is determined not to fool around with his friend's younger, pain in the ass little sister.
Dominique and Kasey have always butted heads but even though they annoyed each other and did not get along.. there definitely is a strong attraction that neither want to admit to.
Their story is not a simple boy & girl meet and then falls in love. There are hurdles... and the biggest one that Kasey is Dominique's roommate & friends little sister, which makes her off limits. When tragedy strikes, Dom steps in to help & take care of Kasey. Their relationship is taking to another level in this book but leaves us hanging at the end.. Their story is not yet finished, and I can't wait to see what'll happen next.
4.75 stars This is the third book in the Devils of Sun Valley High series and it is Dominique and Kasey’s story. Kasey is the younger sister of Aaron who is Dominique’s college roommate. Kasey has known Dom since they attended the same high school when she was a freshman and he was a senior. Their interactions were nothing but oil and water which led Kasey to the impression that Dom did not like her but she gave as good as she got. The two are back in close proximity when she starts attending Suncrest University where their interactions become more intense. However, when tragedy strikes, Kasey and Dominique are forced to face some issues that lead them to make some changes. Ever since the beginning of the series, I have been captivated by these characters. Kasey and Dominique take readers for an emotional rollercoaster of a ride and readers will fall wholeheartedly. Overall, this is one well written, steamy read that one will just have to be patient to see how this journey continues for these two with the forthcoming book “Cruel Promise” and I cannot wait to read it! If you enjoy sports romance, then this is the series for you. I recommend it.
Wow. Ich habe das Buch verschlungen. Das Buch Sun Valley High - Cruel ist der 3. Teil der Reihe. Ich liebe die Geschichte von Kasey und Dominique. Beide sind tabu füreinander und können sich eigentlich nicht leiden, aber beide können sich der Anziehungskraft nicht entziehen. Die Anziehungskraft wird von Stunde zu Stunde größer. Wie lange können sie sich der Anziehungskraft entziehen? Genauere Informationen zum Buch findet ihr im Klappentext. Kasey und Dominique sind zwei wundervolle Charaktere. Beide habe ich sofort ins Herz geschlossen. Ich habe mit den beiden mitgefiebert und mitgelitten. Für mich hat das Buch alles was man sich wünscht. Das Cover ist wunderschön. Ich liebe das Buch. Das Cover passt perfekt zum Buch und zur ganzen Reihe. Das Buch wird aus der Sicht von Kasey und Dominique erzählt. Durch die unterschiedlichen Perspektiven kann man sich super in die Charaktere hineinversetzen. Der Schreibstil der Autorin ist absolut fesselnd und mitreißend. Ich kann das Buch nur weiterempfehlen. Danke für die tollen Lesestunden. ❤️❤️❤️
Wow this book will wreck you towards the end. Dominique is a jerk, he and Kasey are always arguing. They’re always at each others throat. They love to hate each other. Dom is now in college and Kasey is taking some courses to get credits. She ends up of course at the same university as Dom. Her brother is dealing with things he’s not ready to talk about. Dom is sharing a place with him and being a friend to him. Dom and Kasey have some pretty steamy moments. But there are moments that will break your heart. I was in tears towards the end of this one. And this is just book one of Dom and Kasey. I really want to know what the deal is with the guy that Kasey has met. There’s something about him. I��m glad Dom and Emilio did what they did to him. This is a must read. But this is book one of two. Dom and Kasey’s story is not done yet. I just finished this book and I’m still trying to process everything that happened in this book. I can’t wait for the next book. I highly recommend this book. And this series.
"Dominique Price very much is that bad. He gets under my skin in a way no one else can, and the pull he has over me, urgh. I hate it. Sometimes so much so that I think I Hate him. When we're in the same room, I want to kiss him and punch him in the same breath. That he makes me question my own sanity is frustrating."
ok so i kind of read "Cruel Promise" (4th book, 2nd book of Dom & Kasey's story) as my first book in this series as I didn't know it was a series & should've been read from the first book onwards. However by the way Cruel Promise was written it is possible for a reader to read that book & still follow along but you'll just miss how Dom & Kasey got to where they are. Cruel Devil follows Dominique's story, this one is about him & Kasey. Enemies/bickering friends to lovers.
- enemies to lovers or like bickering friends to lovers since they argue a lot - my best friend's sister - sports romance - spice - possessiveness bf - high school
I like the Devils of Sun Valley High series, the characters are likable even the side characters.
Daniela Romero, how can you do this to me, leave me hanging like this to conclude Dominique and Kasey's story?. Ms. Romero has once again produced a fast-paced exciting story that draws you in from the beginning.
If you have read the first two books in the series then you will know there is an emotional undercurrent going on between Kasey and Dominique. I more hate than love, well that is what they would say, but it goes much deeper than that, but neither one of them will ever admit it. When 17-year-old Kasey attends Suncrest University early she is thrown back into the path of 21 Dominique, one of her brother's best friends and starting quarterback for the team.
The pair are at each other's throats from day one but when tragedy strikes Dom is there to pick up the pieces. But even in grief, the pair are still enclosed in this emotional fight.
The build-up has been great now I need to see the explosion, I just hope Daniela Romero doesn't keep us waiting too long.
Cruel Devil is the third book in the Devils of Sun Valley High series. This book is told from dual perspectives of Kasey and Dominique.
Dominique is a few years older than Kasey, and is friends with Kasey's brother. When Kasey's mother moves away, Kasey joins a sorority. Dominique is there to help her move in. We learn some things about their past, and then the present.
Dominique has feelings for Kasey. They eventually start to see each other, but hide it from her brother. What happens when her brother finds out? Will they be able to get through their past?
I really liked getting to know these characters and I've loved every minute of this series, and can't wait to read the next one!
Ein ziemlich turbulenter Unistart, den Kasey erwartet. Eigentlich will sie nur ihren Frieden, und lernen. Aber ständig kreuzt Dom ihren Weg. Eigentlich der beste Freund ihres Bruders, und eigentlich kann sie ihm nicht ausstehen.. Eigentlich.. Tja die Anziehungskraft ist stärker. Als dann auch noch eine überraschende Information kommt, fahren die Gefühle Achterbahn. Dom zeigt hier wirklich Größe und beweist wahre Stärke. Das Buch kann einzeln gelesen werden, aber es tauchen alte Bekannte auf, also sicher schön, wenn man die komplette Reihe liest..
This is my third book read by Daniela Romero and she scored a touchdown with this book. There is soo much angst, steam and romance in this one. Kasey and Dominique take you on an emotional ride. I can't wait for the next book in this series.
Daniela’s writing makes you feel like you’re right there with the characters. She really knows how to reel you in and tell a good story.
Ok book. Didn't like that Dominique was a hypocrite when at a party when Kasey was 14 and he was 18 he stopped a few guys from hitting on Kasey only to kiss and rub up on her a few minutes later. Then when she gets to the same college he and all their friends go to he beats the heck out of one of his teammates over a misunderstanding and then proceeds to basically assault Kasey and leaves intentional marks on her.
Sucked in by author to read three cliffhangers and finish third book which was by far the best BUT behold the culmination of now in a fourth book . The fourth book is $6.99 and not available until June by which time I will have forgotten the story because I read a book a day. Beware to those interested in subject matter .Big disappointment ahead.