Pretty Spiteful By R.a. Smyth ⇒

: Struggling with his lingering feelings and indecision about her return.

by R.A. Smyth is the high-tension first book in the Ruthless Boys of Ridgeway series, often described by readers on The StoryGraph and Romance.io as a dark, "why choose" (reverse harem) romance filled with suspense and intense angst. Key Story Elements Pretty Spiteful by R.A. Smyth

: A common point of contention is Wilder's behavior; while some love his "unstable" energy, others find his bullying and hostility frustrating or even a reason to stop reading. : Struggling with his lingering feelings and indecision

: Four years after high school, Emilia Harrison is living a seemingly normal life until a stalker begins sending her gruesome packages—including her boyfriend's severed finger. Key Story Elements : A common point of

: While it is a spin-off of the Pacific Prep series, most readers agree it can be read as a standalone, though reading the original series or the prequel novella Blurred Lines provides much-needed context for the characters' shared history. Critical Reception Pretty Spiteful - Reviews - The StoryGraph

: Many reviewers from The StoryGraph mention being "hooked from page one" due to the immediate danger and high sexual tension.