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Cruel Intentions: Rydeville Elite, Book 1 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 7,036 ratings

An Amazon top 25 best seller.

In the power struggle between two elite groups, one feisty girl will bring them to their knees...

Life is a cruel game, where only the most ruthless survive. It’s a truth my mother rebelled against, and she paid for it with her life. Now, I play their game. Publicly accepting the destiny that lies in wait for me when I turn 18. But behind closed doors, I plot my escape.

Trent, Charlie, and my twin Drew rule the hallways of Rydeville High with arrogance and an iron fist. I execute my role perfectly, hating every second, but they never let me forget my place in this world.

Everyone obeys the rules. They have, for generations. Because, our families have always been in control. Until Cam, Sawyer, and Jackson show up. Throwing their new money around. Challenging the status quo. Setting hearts racing with their gorgeous faces, hot bodies, and bad boy attitudes.

Battle lines are drawn. Sides are taken. And I’m trapped in the middle, because I made a mistake one fateful night when I gave my V-card to a stranger in a blatant F you to my fiancé.

I thought it was the one thing I owned. A precious memory to carry me through each dark day.

I couldn’t have been more wrong.

Because, the stranger was Camden Marshall, leader of the new elite and my perpetual tormentor. He hates me with a passion unrivaled, and he won’t be the only one. Fire will rain down if the truth is revealed, threatening alliances, and the power struggle will turn vicious.

My life will hang in the balance. But I’ll be ready, and I’m not going down without a fight.

Note: Due to mature content and themes, this audiobook is recommended for listeners aged 18 and over. This is a full-length novel, and it's book one in a planned trilogy. It cannot be listened to as a stand-alone and ends with a cliff-hanger.

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Listening Length 11 hours and 13 minutes
Author Siobhan Davis™
Narrator Carly Robins, Tor Thom
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date May 08, 2020
Publisher Siobhan Davis™
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B08881WSVN
Best Sellers Rank #134,307 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#11,514 in Contemporary Romance (Audible Books & Originals)
#17,561 in New Adult & College Romance (Books)
#62,658 in Contemporary Romance (Books)

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Customers find the storyline intense and full of twists. They appreciate the great characters with their own personalities. The writing quality is praised as amazing and the narration is well-done. Many describe the book as an addictive, engaging read that keeps you hooked until the end. They appreciate the strength and resilience of the characters. However, some customers feel the angst level is too high.

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202 customers mention "Twists and turns"171 positive31 negative

Customers find the book engaging with its twists and turns. They find the storyline intense, with a layered plot that keeps them hooked. The characters are relatable and the mystery is exciting, providing a new take on academy and bullymance stories.

"...If you are looking for depth, outstanding characters and a layered plot that will grab ahold of you and entertain you start to finish, you’ve found..." Read more

"...I think Carly did a fabulous job with all the emotions of Abi, Jane, and Rochelle (OMG don't even get me started on her hahaha)...." Read more

"...There is a ton of mystery. The book is full of spice, secrets, lies, truth, bullying...." Read more

"...This is an Enemies to Lovers, slow burn romance, and definitely worth the wait. This story takes place in the world of the Elite...." Read more

68 customers mention "Character development"63 positive5 negative

Customers enjoy the character development in the book. They appreciate the chemistry between the characters, the main character's strength and vulnerability, and the depth of their personalities. The characters have distinct personalities that set them apart from each other.

"...If you are looking for depth, outstanding characters and a layered plot that will grab ahold of you and entertain you start to finish, you’ve found..." Read more

"...He epitomized Cam and did a great job with the other voices...." Read more

"The Main character was a woman of strength, cunning, but yet vunerable...." Read more

"...The character development was good. Each character had depth and personality which set them all apart, which is hard when you have a lot of..." Read more

35 customers mention "Writing quality"26 positive9 negative

Customers enjoy the writing quality. They find the narrators and sub characters well-written, with great detail and chemistry. The book is complex and intriguing, keeping readers engaged throughout.

"...If you are looking for depth, outstanding characters and a layered plot that will grab ahold of you and entertain you start to finish, you’ve found..." Read more

"...were different enough I could tell who was who and none of the voices irked me or anything. Listened to the boxset and loved it was duet narration...." Read more

"...Parts of thus book are very hard to read… you were warned. There is a ton of mystery. The book is full of spice, secrets, lies, truth, bullying...." Read more

"...And the author didn't disappoint. Good read. Dark with enough heat to earn a few blushes, but also contains enough depth to truly engage me." Read more

22 customers mention "Enjoyment"22 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's engaging story. They find it captivating and entertaining from start to finish, with many twists and turns that keep them hooked until the end. The book is described as a thrilling ride with adrenaline and emotions running high.

"...and a layered plot that will grab ahold of you and entertain you start to finish, you’ve found the next book to one-click!!!..." Read more

"...Jackson was disgusting part of the time, but flirty and fun in others...." Read more

"That grabs your attention and holds it to the absolute very end!..." Read more

"...There are surprises and twists around every corner and I LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT! :) When the secrets start unfolding it's mind blowing...." Read more

19 customers mention "Strength"19 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the characters' strength and resilience. They find the book gritty, with loyal characters.

"...I will say I really liked Abi, despite her flaws. She was so tenacious but sometimes naive...." Read more

"...Cam is sexy and strong and want's Abby to submit to him. The way the are with each other is pure fire...." Read more

"That grabs your attention and holds it to the absolute very end!..." Read more

"Ok first off WOW!🤯 Abby is so freaking strong! This book is an emotional roller coaster!..." Read more

19 customers mention "Violence level"15 positive4 negative

Customers find the book violent and dark. They describe it as a decent bully romance with twists you don't see coming. The abuse is tough and they feel for Abby. Readers are shocked, angry, sad, and different from other bully books they have read.

"...The book is full of spice, secrets, lies, truth, bullying...." Read more

"...Cam is so freaking HOT! He is the epitome of bad boy bully. I loved him, I also wanted to punch him sometimes...." Read more

"...The "new" elites are delicious, vicious and loyal and I seriously can't WAIT to get find out what happens next!..." Read more

"...The abuse is also tough and I feel for Abby. She is a pawn and wants only to be free. She cant trust anyone. Some much deception...." Read more

39 customers mention "Angst level"23 positive16 negative

Customers find the book has an intense emotional impact. They describe it as an epic read with raw emotions and heartbreak. Some readers find the angst heavy, dark, and not suitable for the faint of heart.

"...There is over the top angst that fills the pages of this book and some sweet tender moments that will leave you swooning...." Read more

"...Again I mention this book is not for the faint of heart...." Read more

"...This story isn’t for the faint of heart, dealing with suicide/suicidal ideations, violence (both physical and sexual) and trust/betrayal...." Read more

"...Full of angst and steamy moments! I’ve read Siobhan Davis before and loved them but this one might just be my favorite by her!..." Read more

26 customers mention "Dark content"14 positive12 negative

Customers have different views on the book's dark content. Some find it engaging and a good read, while others describe it as dark and twisted with tough themes.

"...Additionally, with the complex plot and a darker troupe, it's sure to a favorite amongst a new crowd of readers for her as I don’t think Siobhan's..." Read more

"...though I don't actually know if that's the right word because it was dark and really really gross/dirty pretty much the whole time...." Read more

"...And the author didn't disappoint. Good read. Dark with enough heat to earn a few blushes, but also contains enough depth to truly engage me." Read more

"...I highly recommend this book, it is very dark at times and has some heartbreaking moments but I am glad I decided to read it." Read more

wow... JUST WOW!
5 out of 5 stars
wow... JUST WOW!
I love high school books but usually bullies are not my cup of tea ... well, I'm not a girl who forgives easily! (Just ask my husband LOL) - but this book was different... Think of a combination of 'Bully' by Penelope Douglas and 'Indebted' by Pepper Winters!!!"How is it that someone so ugly on the inside looks and smells so beautiful on the outside."The Rydeville High has been run by the elite group - Trent, Charlie, Drew and their families for years. Everyone knows and respect that... But when a new elite group appears and tries to take control, everything gets messy. Camden (Cam), Sawyer and Jackson are seeking for revenge and nothing will stop them.On the outside, it seems like Abigail's (Drew's twin sister) life is perfect. But her father control her life- who to talk to, what to wear, where to go and even whom to marry... and she's fed up!One night, when she almost gives up, Abby meets a mysterious man at the beach and she chooses for the first time on what will make her feel alive - even only for one night ...Imagine her surprise a few months later, when she finds that the amazing man - is the enemy... and he hates her!!! 😬Cam is a dangerous mystery- his soft touches replaced with hatred expressions, humiliation, and pain. But one thing didn't change. The hot attraction- and it annoys both of them ...Who are the new elite? What are they fighting for? Why does Cam hate Abby so much? And when the secrets and motivations of all the groups will be revealed... Can Abby survive without getting hurt?"How is it I crave the thing I hate the most?" he whispers, his mouth moving to my jaw. "How do you do that? Make he want you when I despise you? "I'm still shocked!!!!This book is dark, twisted and cruel - which made me think, where are the teachers or any adults...?The answer? NOWHERE. Because in this book, everyone is EVIL! the students, and the adults.They are in high school - but the plot felt more mature... except for the times when the characters responded with sticking their tongue out or flipping the bird...To be honest? I was supposed to hate this book - and that's what I felt at first... just instead of wanting to read another, I couldn't stop reading, talking and thinking about it!The story and the characters made me angry - but I kept reading in any spare moment... This book will make you bite your nails and read at a record pace just to turn another page and find out what else will happen! And even between the moments of pain and anxiety, there were quite a few comical moments of laughter!“Is there anything that doesn’t turn you on?” I retort.“Other dudes and the Kardashians,” he blurts, fake shivering. “But apart from that, not a lot.”But what I liked most is that the heroine usually forgives to fast and behaves like a rag... But here, Abby remains strong and the person who grovels was Cam. YOU GO, GIRL!Even the secondary characters were excellent ... Although most of them made me want to commit murder, but when a writer manages to evoke such strong feelings out of me, no matter whether they are good or bad - she does something right! And this book made me feel!!! "I hate you," I whisper, my hands sliding around his bare sweat-slickened torso."I hate you too," he whispers back, roughly grabbing my neck and yanking my mouth to his.This is a must-read book for anyone who loves dark bully romance!And the ending?!? Ahahahaha!!!I tried to flip the pages in my Kindle, praying that it wasn't really over... I even wrote a message to the writer saying that she probably sent me a damaged file! Because how can it end like this?!? What will I do until the sequel comes out?! Why can't it go on forever, like "The Bold and the Beautiful"???***I voluntarily reviewed an advance complimentary copy of this book***
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2019
    My visceral reaction to him has been almost instantaneous.
    Even when he was being a nasty prick to me, I still wouldn’t have passed up an opportunity to jump his bones.

    WOW! What did I just read?!?!?! Cruel Intentions was FREAKING AWESOME!!!! I'm still mindblown over how incredible this one was! I have read a lot by this Siobhan and this one was my favorite so far. I was so hooked on the story I couldn’t put it down.

    Siobhan Davis is without question a favorite author of mine—especially in the last year if my blogging history tells you anything and—she still wows me with each new release. I wasn’t a huge fan of YA romance at the high school level for a long time, but this year, I’ve gotten some straight up amazing romances that apply to this troupe and I've had to open my mind again to the power of the indie author!!! This year I have been incredibly lucky to find so many that I never thought would suck me in so much… considering how long ago I graduated. 😉 (Yet to keep up the rouge of plausible deniability, I am not going to tell you just how long ago that was—LOL.) But this one hit the mark for me. I loved the slightly darker tone from the previous books I’ve read by Siobhan and I FLOVED the storyline. I found the plot had me on pins and needles, devouring this as quickly as I could because I couldn’t hand the possibility of putting down my kindle. Also against it for me originally was the fact that it's written in the heroine's perspective and isn't a dual POV. BUT WOW, that is actually one of the things I loved the most about this particular book because it opened me up to some curveballs that I never saw coming. It’s my understanding that Cruel Intentions is book one of a trilogy and I hate cliffhangers, but if they are done right, then I love them. Cruel Intentions? Yah, this is one that will have you chucking your kindles to this spectacular enemies-to-lovers romance. If this book is an indicator of the next two books, you can rest assured that these books will do nothing less then leave you as mindblown as I was. Definitely a five-star read—at the very least—but I would also tell you that this trilogy is likely to be my most favorite read ever by Siobhan Davis. Additionally, with the complex plot and a darker troupe, it's sure to a favorite amongst a new crowd of readers for her as I don’t think Siobhan's written this style of book in the past—although I could be mistaken as I found her later in the game. If you are looking for depth, outstanding characters and a layered plot that will grab ahold of you and entertain you start to finish, you’ve found the next book to one-click!!!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2022
    So I felt a whole lot of emotions when listening to this audiobook. I at times had to stop listening because I was so angry or was about to bawl my eyes out. This book is no joke when it comes to the bullying and intensity. If you are used to other bullying books....you probably are not ready for this one. This one was probably the worst I have listened to/read and that is saying something. Now I will say I did eventually for the characters, but it took a lot of time and for some the next book to get me there. I will say I really liked Abi, despite her flaws. She was so tenacious but sometimes naive. Those she cared about (especially Jane, Xavier, and when he wasn't a d-bag, Drew) she would do anything for, even put her own happy and well-being in jeopardy.

    The beginning of this book instantly drew me in, made me want to cry because her pain and emptiness was palpable. The tension between her and the 3 new elite was so yummy, I was kinda hoping for RH but I get why that couldn't work in this series and I totally agree haha. Jackson was disgusting part of the time, but flirty and fun in others. Sawyer was probably my fav (always love the nerd), and Cam was horrible most of the time but had brief glimpses of what he would later become (who I fell hook line and sinker for in book 2 and definitely book 3). I am super intrigued to see where some of these side characters go/interconnect, but more on that later.

    I liked all the twists and turns in this book. So much scheming and betrayals and things you were not expecting. The two elite factions are not to be messed with, there are a lot of victims left in their wake. Again I mention this book is not for the faint of heart. There are some things that made my skin crawl (and it will only get worse as the books go on, I will warn you). The baddies in this book just keep getting worse and worse, especially Abi's father and Trent. I won't say more because I don't want to spoil anything, but be ready to hate most of the characters and want their karmic justice so badly haha. I am not sure what the TWs were, I will read through anything at this point haha but he ready for assault/trauma of all kinds from many many characters.

    The ending of this book was really intense, and I am really glad I didnt start the trilogy until they were all available. I would have flipped with the cliffhangers!!

    In terms of the narration, these 2 were spot-on. I think Carly did a fabulous job with all the emotions of Abi, Jane, and Rochelle (OMG don't even get me started on her hahaha). I did thinks she was overly breathy at points, but still a really good job. And Tor knocked it out of the park 🔥🔥🔥 Like his voice was liquid sex. He epitomized Cam and did a great job with the other voices. They were different enough I could tell who was who and none of the voices irked me or anything. Listened to the boxset and loved it was duet narration. 4.5 stars for the narration!!

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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024
    Wow! Thus book kept my attention from page 1 and had a hard time putting it down!

    Thus is a story of the most elite group of high schoolers… who grow up with all the money in the world and blossom under the control they have over other people.

    Abby is the daughter of one of the original elude families. Her father is as horrific as a father can be. Her whole purpose is to breakaway from the life she lives and she’ll stop at nothing to achieve that. She meets Camden Marshall who is the leader of a new elite group. Both groups vying for power and control, but he’s also the guy she can’t see to let go of and also her bully.

    There are a ton of dark undertones in this book and the writer warns you. Parts of thus book are very hard to read… you were warned. There is a ton of mystery. The book is full of spice, secrets, lies, truth, bullying. Camden has a big secret and all gets revealed but ends with a fluffy and glad the next book is ready!
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  • Aisha Sheikh
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in India on October 14, 2023
    It has a strong female lead and lots of twists and turne with a good plot line that gets you hooked and wanting more. Loved it
  • Julie🕊️Books.and.chocolat3📚
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must read
    Reviewed in France on August 22, 2021
    My first book by this author and I didn’t expected that .. at all ..
    I loved it !
    A real bully romance , dark, painful, sexy and so addicting ! I couldn’t put my kindle down ! From the first word to the last word I was hooked !! Plot twists and betrayal ! And the end ? Mind blowing !
    An amazing book ! Must read !
  • Victoria weston
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another amazing start to a series by this great author.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2021
    This is the first book in the series Rydeville Elite #1 and it is absolutely gripping right from the get go. This authors writing style is amazing and I love how she writes. This book is a dark/ bully romance and is full to the brim with secrets, lies twist, turns and some shockers and is a real page turner.

    Abby has and still is going through so much with a very cruel and nasty and totally controlling father I really feel for her. Yeah she's done questionable things but I think she's only done them to survive. After the death of there mum her and her twin Drew have a lot to indure with what there father expects and but Abby does not make it easy. She is very feisty and I love that about her but with an arranged marriage on the cards she will not take this lying down and she is determined to find out what all the secret and lies are. Cam is a hot guy but he also has his own agenda and a way if doing things. He is part of the new elite with Sawyer and Jackson and they cause a lot of trouble with the old elite guys Drew, Charlie and Trent and the one thing these guys do do is open up Abby's eyes to what is around her.

    I really enjoyed reading this book and I loved all the characters even the secondary ones, I cant wait to see how this series progresses. Abby and Cam have some serious chemistry and the connection they have is undeniable and they cant take there eyes of each other. I was gripped with this book from the very beginning and I couldn't put it down, its a great start to the series and I cant wait to read the second book. This book ends on a cliffhanger I I desperately want to start the #2 ASAP!!If you love bully romances then this series is defiantly for you and I highly recommend this author and this book.
  • Daniela | @daniela_endless_tbr
    5.0 out of 5 stars LOOOOOOVE IT 😍
    Reviewed in Germany on December 11, 2020
    This gave all the feels and then some! Just read at your risk and I'm telling you at the end of this you're not gonna regret picking this up
  • Pipernella
    5.0 out of 5 stars Intrigue, mystery and one tough heroine
    Reviewed in Canada on June 24, 2019
    This book has so many twists and turns, you’re hooked right away and can’t put the book down.

    It’s hard to believe that Abigail, the heroine, was going to do what she intended in the prologue. In the rest of the book, she is one tough girl who is smart, determined, loyal and fierce. She’s not perfect and know how to be vengeful too but you are rooting for her every time. She impresses throughout the book as you learn about how she strategizes. She is no weak princess in a tower waiting to be rescued unlike the males around her who thinks that she’s nothing but someone who needs to be protected.

    Abigail is so amazing that no guy in the book so far is good enough for her. Character development in the subsequent books hopefully validates that Cam deserves to be with her.

    There are errors in the storyline - the timing of when Abigail’s mother gets pregnant before Kaiden’s father gets married doesn’t work. All kids in K’s family should be younger than Abby.