Review: Very Wicked WOW!!!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 20, 2014
Very Wicked Beginnings is the prequel novella to Very Wicked Things featuring football star Cuba Hudson who we first met in Very Bad Things (Book 1 of the Briarcrest Academy series) and ballerina Dovey Beckham.  It's their junior year at Briarcrest Academy .... a prestigious high school for Dallas' elite. The novella details their first meeting and a bit of the "woo-ing" Cuba does to try to convince her to give him a chance.  This all leads into Very Wicked Things.Even though Dovey has been at Briarcrest, it isn't until now that Cuba notices her. She is at ballet practice and her grace and beauty (and lithe ballerina body) catch Cuba's eye.  Dovey catches him watching her but dismisses the possibilty that THE Cuba "Hollywood" Hudson could be interested in her.No one ever see the scholarship girl from Ratcliffe.- DoveyEven though Cuba comes across as the perfect all-American guy, we get glimpses of Cuba's struggles, something happened four years ago that haunts him to this day, and quickly realize his perfect life is a farce.Because no matter who people think you are, no one really knows what's underneath.- CubaDovey has big dreams .... dreams that get her out of the Ratcliffe slums ... dreams that don't include getting involved with the boys from her school, especially gorgeous, charming man whore Cuba Hudson.  Cuba is determined though, and even though Dovey tries to feign disinterest, Cuba is relentless in his pursuit.We have a connection.  I knew it the moment I sat down with you.  You want to resist me, that's fine.  I like it.  It's like foreplay. - CubaFor the first time ever, Cuba imagines being in a relationship, not just a one-night stand.  But is Dovey ready to give him a chance?And so begins some very wicked things ...WOW!  This novella GRABBED a hold of me from the very first page.  Both Cuba and Dovey are flawed and damaged and I couldn't help but fall in love with them.  Cuba is a sweet talker and I love the banter between him and Dovey .... a novella is NOT enough of these two!  Thank goodness their story continues in Very Wicked Things!