Damaged Elite (The Darlington Elite) by Waverly Alexander

Title: Damaged Elite

Series: The Darlington Elite

Author: Waverly Alexander

Genre: College/New Adult Romance

Release Date: August 12, 2020

Amazon Review: “Welcome back to Darlington Elite my darlings , were the boys are hot and the girls are badasses.”

Amazon Review: “This was perfect! Flawless!”

E&A Book Blog: “I absolutely loved this book.🖤”

Zachary Masters

For almost two years, Kennedy has been my best friend—she's laughter and comfort, everything I need but don't deserve. I'm not boyfriend material—not with a past like mine, I'm too much like my father. So I've kept those lines firmly drawn in our relationship. But when the Elite became the target of some shady happenings on campus, I had no choice but to move Kennedy in with me. Now, the closer we get, the more protective I feel, and it scares me. I'll keep her safe though, even if it means agony for me. Even if it means keeping her safe from me. 
I'll make her hate me before I hurt her.
Kennedy Prescott I heard about Zach and his penchant for parties and wild nights long before he stumbled past my dorm room looking for a quick escape from a puck bunny. He’s one of the Darlington Elite—the kings of the campus, and I’m the sarcastic, vegan girl who thought the Elite boys were nothing but arrogant, entitled jerks. And they are, to outsiders. But I’m one of them now, and we look out for each other like a family. Zach and I shouldn’t be best friends, but some forces of nature are unavoidable. He pulled me into his world only to push me away.
If he thinks I’m playing this game, he’s in for a rude awakening.

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"She only knows my softer dies, the side I show her because that's what she deserves."

5 Push and Pull Stars!!  Beautiful story with compelling characters, hard not to fall in love!

Zach is part of the Elite and he's been best friends with Kennedy forever.  But he can't deny the feelings he has for her now, but because of that he keeps her at a distance.  Not to mention this poor guy has a dark past that he hasn't really dealt with yet.  The last thing he needs to do is bring in Kennedy and ruin the friendship they have.  Kennedy is a sassy girl and gives just as much as she takes and for that I totally get why Zach loves her.

This book was sweetly addicting and so well put together.  There's a lot of push and pull between Zach and Kennedy but it wasn't too much, it was the perfect balance.  I really fell in love with them and their stories and background!  Such a great series with amazing characters!