If you can’t beat the rich boys…Fck them.Lily Anna Oakes and I share everything.We have the same billion-dollar name, the same designer clothes, and the same messed up problems.But Lily Anna and I will never meet. She died years ago. This town broke her. I’ll burn it to the ground before I let that happen to me.In Eden Falls, I’m forced to attend a school for the elite. The Firstborns own this … forced to attend a school for the elite. The Firstborns own this place and they think they own me, too. It’s not long before Dexter, Caspian, Lai, and Julian become the bane of my existence.
There are only two people I’m afraid of – my strict father, and my malevolent fiancé. Unfortunately for me, my husband-to-be is one of the Firstborns ruining my life.
Dexter Booth and I will marry on my birthday to secure our families’ bond.
Every woman in this damn town wants to be Dexter’s toy. Except me.
Dex and his Eden Falls Prep cronies have forced me to give up my body. I know my betrothed wants my mind next.
I play along… But soon, I’ll leave the beautiful jerk behind without the thing he wants most from me.
His heir.
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A HURT SO SWEET Volume One is the first book in a series of full-length novels following Pandora Oakes and Dexter Booth.
This book ends in a cliffhanger and has dark themes throughout.
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What a fantastic book from Betti this lady can write some kind of book I tell ya phew. I started that and couldn’t put it down the whole time it was so damn good and boy talk about dirty oh la la.
Not to give out any spoilers here, but this book will have you wanting to reach out and choke someone.
This is a high school bully story and it definitely reminds me of how mean and vindictive the “In” crowd was, but it’s so good I’d definitely recommend one clicking it. The book does end on a cliffhanger that ending though ugh you’ll be so into the story then bam. I can’t wait to read what happens in book 2 I hope payback is included.
Holy heck! This book starts of with a bang and builds from there. It’s dark and graphic, a twisty thrill ride of a tale. I admit, I had moments of confusion with keeping all the players straight. There is a lot going on in laying the foundation for Pandora and Dexter’s story, but the story sucks you in. I’m still deciding how I feel about Dexter…and Pandora…and I cannot wait to read book two to find out more!
Just the good amount of dark and sexy I like!!
by Ladyelly
The first book in this series, is very good. I like the way is written, is sexy, dark and if you like it like me it won’t disappoint. Dex is sexy , bad boy , dark just how I like my fantasy man to be….can’t wait for the book!!!!!
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This book starts off big. And I mean HUGE!! Like a whole, “What the f just happened?!?!” Kind of huge. It never stops. Never. You never know who the good guy, or bad guy is, in this book. As soon as you think one way, it goes another.
Dexter, oh my Gods, Dex. Really, I’m not even sure what to say but him. One second I hate the guy, the next, I want to be Pandora. Even though her life is utter he!! at times. But really, freaking Dexter Booth, no matter how big of an a$$ he is at times. And he can be a massive d***. As well as have one 😉
Pandora, I love this girl, I do, but sometimes I just can’t with her. Girl needs to learn how to pick her battles. Keep in mind it’s not just Dex she going against at times, but her father, Caspian, Julian and Lai as well. Pick your battles my girl. Because as much as they may not see eye to eye at times these guys, and Dex, have something in common.
“Dexter Booth isn’t the kind of boy who gets bored of his toys. He’s the kind of monster who breaks them on purpose.”
~Pandora~
This is an all new world for Pandora, and it’s one she’s not liking very much. As for Dex, he’s not sure himself he likes the outsider too much, but has lost too much already to let her say what goes. This book is so very wicked, and so very good. Massive way to kick off a new series. Last, remember this is a dark book, so you may not like everything in it. Just saying, that’s the way it goes.
OMG, I need more!!!!!
Let me start by saying that this is volume one and ends on one heck of a wtf cliffhanger. I am so desperate for volume two I might explode!!!!!
Pandora has found herself in Eden Falls engaged to a handsome and cruel man named Dexter, who really doesn’t want her. She is a Firstborn but basically has no rights until she is married. Her fiancé is out to break her with the help of his three equally handsome and cruel friends. Pandora wants to escape back to her old life, but she’s out matched at every turn and Dexter is determined to break his new “toy” because she’s not the woman he wanted to marry. This is a wonderfully dark, twisted tale and I’m looking forward to finding out what happens next. Definitely a must read!!!!
Betti Rosewood takes us back to her darkness in the most delicious way!
It was dirty, wrong but oh so good.
I absolutely loved it and am desperate for Volume 2
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This book is dark these boys are cruel and Pandora or as I like to refer to her as Lily Anna 2.0 is spunky witty smart and a little to stubborn for her own good but she’s learning the game fast!
Dex is a conundrum right now he’s so CRUEL BUT there are small glimpses of his true feelings for Pandora.
“My little toy is sobbing now, the precious cries interspersed with moans of a hurt so sweet it makes me want to ruin her.”
These super rich people in this town are straight up A**HOLES!! I wanted to smack them in their pretentious mean disgusting faces!!!!
I am all for Pandora I hope she kicks a$$ and takes names doing it!
I am soooo excited about the rest of this series
My ONLY negative is there was some overuse of the same phrases and words and it felt a little repetitive at times.
I love the new bully high school trope and A Hurt So Sweet is one of the better ones with all the mystery and darkness it’s just delicious to read!
Wow! This book is a dark twisted bully romance unlike no other that I have read before! I literally could not put this book down from beginning till ending. I was literally on the edge the whole time while reading this book it is so good! But that ending ughh why Betti?! Why?! Betti Rosewood is definitely one of my favorite authors and I have truly loved everything I’ve read by her ! I loved getting a look into her darker side and I just know that this side of her mind is just as amazing as every other side! And holy hell after reading this book I need to go take a cold shower because hot damn ! That book was on fire ! Now I will not so patiently be waiting for book 2 !
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Elite of Eden Falls is a dark, twisted and dirty read. Definitely not for the faint hearted. These bad boys are SO BLOODY WICKED! I don’t know whether I love them or hate them. I was so lost in the story.
This was new author for me and I’m dying to jump into volume 2 of this series.
“ Dexter Booth isn’t the kind of boy who gets bored of his toys. He’s the kind of monster who breaks them on purpose.”
Please leave your morals at the door, before reading this book. Eden Falls is a place where perverted firstborns reign and the rest of the community turn a blind eye. These men are cruel, manipulative and like nothing more than toying with women. Pandora was wish washy, I was hoping she’d stand up for herself and give these bullies the middle finger. I was confused by Dexter, one minute Pandora was “Mine” and the next he was sharing her. I’ll continue reading the series because I’m hoping Pandora will find a spine and the men from Eden Falls will be brought to their knees.
A different kind of bully romance. I absolutely loved this book. The level of deviousness, the sexual tension, the aholery were off the charts. Spellbound the entire time, I was constantly ranting to myself: can you believe what is happening in this book? You have to crank your willing suspension of disbelief all the way up, and when you do, prepare yourself for the biggest ride of debauchery you can imagine. A true anti-hero, our guy Dexter with his cohorts of disregard Lai, Caspian, and Justin equally willing to exact punishment on the sometimes rebellious but more often complaint Pandora. Yes, her body controlled her mind. Yes, her body responded in contrast to the words she expressed, the insults she flung. And I enjoyed every minute, every page, every word.
This story follows the introduction of Pandora, unbeknownst to herself, privileged daughter and society “firstborn” of the powerful Oakes family. She is betrothed to equally powerful firstborn (family) Dexter Booth who resents her for taking the place of his true love along with other reasons that have not been revealed to us. He commences to dominating her, bullying her – better likened to psychological and sometimes physical events of humiliation – while not wanting to feel attracted to her. They begin a deviant repartee of rebellion and retribution, played out in front the school, in social gatherings, and often group-instigated acts of punishment against the heroine. It is safe to say most of the male figures in this volume elicited antipathy, were in fact despicable but oh so charismatic and sexually attractive, while the women were beguiling, beautiful and vapid.
And with all that I couldn’t tear my eyes from the pages, constantly wondering what was doing to happen next and why. If you like devilishly deviant tales with charming, rakish alpha a*holes and demure women with flashes of rebellion, you will love this book. For me, a definite twisted 5-star read.
I can never get enough of Betti’s books. I was so excited to read this series and was not disappointed. It had everything from angst, romance, hate, etc that you could want in a dark romance. This book does end in a cliffhanger so be prepared but definitely worth the wait.
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Loved the book it was great, the story was well written and the characters are interesting. Once I started I could not put the book down from start to finish you just could not get enough with twists and turns hot and steamy like a rollercoaster ride of emotions that makes you intrigued by the darkness and that is what Pandora lives with because of her father and Dex her future husband. Will Pandora end up marrying Dex or will she escape?
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This dark and twisted book is hard to stop reading. *Warning* There are a few triggers in the story that some may not want to read. However, I was compelled to keep reading to follow the heroin through her chilling tale.
I kept hoping the main character would not give up, no matter how harshly she was treated. She continually shows perseverance throughout the book.
In my opinion, this story did not come across as a romance. The main character is not shown love or romance at all. If anything, it could be classified as a thriller. Again, it is a very dark story, so reader beware.
Although the book ends with a cliffhanger, I do want to find out what happens to the heroin. I would get the next book, if it is a duet. However, I’m not sure I would continue buying further installments of a longer series.
Overall, I can recommend this book to anyone who wants to read a creepy story about girl stuck in a strange society.
I received a free copy of the book for my honest opinion of this tale.
This book is full of secrets and twist. This story will have your head spinning, in a good way. You won’t be able to put it down because you will need to know what happens next. This book ends on a cliffhanger so be prepared for that.
I guess I’m jaded because I was disappointed. I feel like the author could have taken it to the next level but she didn’t. This felt kind of tame. I feel like Ive already guessed the plot twist coming but we will see.
Depraved, twisted, addictive, warped. I have mixed emotions and I’m ambivalent (probably just like Pandora was( after reading this. Has Dexter taken her to the dark side, or will she be an empty broken shell? I see a sliver of humanity in Dexter and hope for more. Can’t wait for the next book.
When Pandora returns to her home she is no longer herself she must use her name Lily Anna. She is a first born and must marry a first born.This is not the life she would choose,but she has no choice promised to Dexter Booth she is far from happy. These first born’s are entitled selfish snobs and she feels she will never fit in. Cruelness surrounds them all and you must tow the line or be treated poorly. If she could just find an allie she might be able to escape and return to the life she once knew.
OMG!! This book is angst fueled and full of men that you’ll have a love/hate relationship with!!
My heart hurts so much for Pandora but knowing Betti Rosewood she’ll give you an ending you’ll never see coming.
Can’t wait to read book two, to see where Dexter and Pandora will end up or how.
The cruelty of these Firstborns…gah! Pandora is stuck in a situation she can’t get out of, but she’s not going down without a fight! There were some tough moments in this first book. I can’t wait to see how the rest of it pans out!