The Devils They Are

An Academy Enemies To Lovers Romance (Boys of Willowbrook, Book 1)

De: Steph Macca

Narrado por: Maxine Mitchell, JF Harding, Aaron Shedlock, Anthony Palmini

From bestselling author Steph Macca comes a steamy academy/enemies to lovers romance.

Ridgeview Valley was known for two things.

One: Well before any of us were alive, a chunk of asteroid smashed into the town’s center and left a miniature crater which they celebrate atrociously.

And two: On either side of the town, there are two competing schools that wage war over a long-time feud.

Cedar Heights Academy was clearly the superior winner. But after a mysterious, totally not-suspicious fire temporarily closes it down, we’re all forced to attend the rival Willowbrook Academy.

We frequently take our decades-old feud to the cage and fight it out, but not even that could prepare me to deal with Rylan Astor, Hunter Lannister, and Tai Beckett on a daily basis – the so-called Kings of Willowbrook.

I know one thing for certain: Just because I am walking into enemy territory, it doesn’t mean I’m about to give up my crown.

There’s a reason Cedar Heights only needs a queen to rule… And I’m about to dethrone the kings once and for all.

What better way to bring down an empire than from inside their own castle.

©2025 Steph Macca (P)2026 Blue Nose Publishing

Amazing!

5 ⭐️/ 3 🌶️ - 🎧
4.5 ⭐️ - 📚

Okay, I am a sucker for the bully trope, and when you add a full cast Narration by Maxine, Aaron, JF Harding, and Anthony, it made me drool over it, lol. The way these guys brought our MCs to life was just chef's kiss. I especially loved the spicy scenes 🔥 and Maine's comedic timing!

Story-wise - This is my first book by Steph, I think, and I am now a fan! I loved what a baddie our Bexley is! And the best part, although I hated Rylan, Hunter, and Tai sometimes, but I loved how they appreciated Bexley being the queen and didn't try to change her! The banter, the pranks, it was so fun to read!

And now, I am here waiting for book 2 🙃

Tropes: Why-choose, bully romance

🥺 Did not expect to cry in this one

The whole book felt like walking a tightrope between danger and desire and I ate it up. This is an enemies-to-lovers, bully, why choose romance AND THE TENSION between the MCs🥵👏🏽. Our FMC is such a badass! The fact that she was dealing with so much in her personal life, but put on a brave face everyday felt relatable as heck. The MMCs were the perfect mix of bully and flirt. Their individual stories were great as well. I cannot wait until book 2 comes out on audio! The narration was incredible and each character was captured perfectly.

Bada$$ FMC

Steph Macca delivered yet another banger of a story! I love a strong, independent FMC and Bexley is a complete bada**! The way the boys thought they would break her, only to discover that she could match them step for step. They were not prepared for the chaos that she would create in their lives!

Maxine Mitchell was perfect as Bexley! The way she delivered that badass female energy was spot on! And the guys…..I couldn’t get enough of them. Aaron Shedlock, JF Harding, and Anthony Palmini were incredible! They brought Rylan, Tai, and Hunter to life, each with their own perfectly created personality. Chef’s freakin’ kiss!

And the ending….holy cliffhanger! So ready for book 2!

Holy Cliffhanger!!!

Steph Macca is always a 5 star read for me!! I love her and with this story oh how it was just the beginning. I waited for audio to release for this one. It’s a complete enemies to lovers trope. Bexley is a girl from Cedar Heights and her school had a “mysterious” fire and forced to attend the rival school where she’s forced in proximity with the Willowbrook boys. Rylan, Tai and Hunter. The tension between these 4 is so intense but I love how Bex is one tough girl and doesn’t let these ‘boys’ back her into a corner.

I’m going to need that book 2 now though!!!

cliffhanger killed me

I can't, I just can't!!! the cliffhanger has my stomach in a knot. I need book 2 now!!!! this was so good. hard to belive they are in high school but besides that the storyline is really good. it had me hooked from the first chapter. the full cast of narrators made it even better. they are all so awesome at what they do. I need book 2 now K.G. please!