Sticks and stones may break my bones,but my bullies will never fck me.Dexter Booth has taken everything from me.My pride, my innocence and my resolve to resist him have all fallen prey to his wicked charm.And now, he wants to pop my cherry – the very thing that could save me from his cruel reign.Worse than that though, he’s intent on sharing me with his entourage – the Firstborns of Eden Falls … me with his entourage – the Firstborns of Eden Falls Prep.
There are three boys desperate to steal me. Lai. Caspian. Julian. All eager to get their hands on Dex’s property.
When a fourth boy joins the mix, I find an unlikely ally. Easton is kinder. Sweeter. But he might just be the most messed up of all my bullies.
I promised myself this town would never break me. I made a vow to run before Dexter knocks me up.
But when running is no longer an option, I realize the choice was never mine to begin with.
It’s Dexter who has to pick.
My bully will decide whether he’ll put a baby in my belly…
Or ruin me and finally have revenge on my father – the man who destroyed his life.
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A HURT SO SWEET Volume Two is the second 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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So many secrets, lies, physical and mental games being played by the Firstborn and now there’s a new player .. Easton. Is he a good guy or villain? Pandora has learned some hard truths that have deadly consequences but who will truly help her with what needs to be done? This is a dark and twisted bully romance that will literally make your blood run hot and cold. I can’t wait for what comes next. I was given a copy of this ARC and this is my honest and voluntary review.
After the cliffhanger of book one, I couldn’t wait to see what happened. Whoa, if book one was dark, this one is downright brutal. I’m still not sure if I love or hate Dexter, but that’s half the fun! The whole will he/won’t he vibe…is he truly a bad guy?
I’m on this ride to the end to have my questions answered!
I know not everyone is a cliffy fan, but these are close releases, so the wait is short. And each book is fairly long, so I don’t feel cheated. Bring on the next one!
HOT DANG!! What a way to write a book. I’m just lost for words. It was just that good. There is so much I want to say about this book but I don’t want to give anything away. Each book gets more juicier and dark and I LOVE IT!! Dive on in, you won’t regret it. ……
Oh my lord what a whirlwind of a story it just keeps getting better and better and leaving you with more questions than answers. Just when you think you’ve got something figured out Betti throws a big monkey wrench in it. What a book that you definitely need to read it was sooo good.
Volume Two follows straight on from Volume One. So you are straight back into the thick of things with the Elite of Eden Falls. I was on the edge of my seat from start to finish. As everything unfolds my mind was blown.
What is going to happen next?…I do not know. Volume 3 can’t come soon enough.
Like I said about Volume One, this is NOT for the faint hearted. It is very dark and does contain subjects that will be triggers for some people. That being said I loved every minute.
3.5 stars
“I know she’s in big fucking trouble. But what’s done is done-I can’t change fucking her now. She’ll just have to deal with the consequences.”
Ms Rosewood weaves a twisted tale of unethical and evil males who will stop at nothing to get what they want. Unfortunately Pandora is in their clutches, being tossed from one nightmare to another. She is so naive and keeps putting herself in the middle of their troublesome plans. Pandora found her backbone in this book, but it doesn’t seem to be enough. Volume two reveals lots of secrets, some you may of seen coming, but others will blindside you.
I’d rate this book higher as it has some awesome bones, but there are so many editing errors, the timeline is off and there are plot holes.
Wow, and the plot thickens. We now get back story on the hero, Dexter, and his motives, the evil and malicious things men do in the Eden Falls power play. While the engagement is tested, the heroine, Pandora, is starting to develop a backbone. She is still drawn to Dexter though and his cohorts of injustice. We also get the background strong on Lily Anna.
The second part was very well written with great character development; admittedly the first part set the stage for the unfolding of this plot line. We learned a great deal about the hero’s agenda and motivation, the stories surrounding other characters, and a new character was introduced with disarming charm, disquietedly incognito. The (anti)heroes were alphas with domineering personas you love to hate but secretly wanted to succumb to.
With the arrival of another firstborn, we are unclear of his motives because everyone has an angle, an objective. While the bullying continued, mostly of sexual power exchanges, Dexter’s plans are being tested. Who will come out on top?
I could not stop reading this book. The story was creative, thrilling, inspired trepidation, and completely held my attention that I read it in one session. Definitely one of the best bully tales I’ve read. Cliffhanger ending, can’t wait for the next part. What’s next for the little toy?
This series is like a soap opera. I cannot get enough. OMG…i didn’t know if I was gonna be able to handle the goodness of this book but I’m so in love. I love this series so much and I cannot wait for the next one. If you haven’t started this series yet, you’re missing out. What are you waiting for?!
I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a free copy.
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 want more it also was dark, twisted, emotionless, pain, Pandora and Dex then team Easton had more twists with them.
Thank you for allowing me to review your book.
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This book picks up where the last left off with Pandora in a compromising position. Then we have the first born that rule the school and always get what the want will Pandora take them down for good or will they rise up once more? It seems like just when she gains some ground its ripped out from beneath her. Will she ever really learn that no one can be trusted? Will she survive this school?
This is a great story that will have you on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
Omg!!! That Ending!!! I’m shaking and don’t know if I should scream or cry! Rosewood kills you with her Cliffhangers! This series is so insane!!! The only thought running through my mind right now is the devil you know over the devil you don’t! AHSS picks up right where we left off with an inside look at 13-year-old Decker! It’s so hard to hate Decker! I want to strangle him and hug him! So much has happened that we are just finding out and Pandora is just a pawn. Right when the reader thinks they have things figured out and know how it’s going to go down, boom. that’s the sound of your *** hitting the floor. Ahhhh! I was so happy that Pandora was starting to build some confidence and it looked like things were looking up. This book is very dark and incredibly intense! I couldn’t stop reading it, I finished it in 3 hours straight. I tossed and turned all night dying imaging what this means! Oh, my heart! These firstborns are savage and brutal, nothing matters but their goal the ultimate end game and there is still so much we don’t know! I can’t wait for the next book! It’s so dark and disturbing that I can’t help but read. I’m so enthralled and hopeful for my Pandora! I received an arc in exchange for an honest review.
Book 2 starts where book 1 ended and what you thought you knew was going on scratch it because this book will shake it up with more twists and turns. We find out more about Lily Anna, Dexter and the firstborn and we find the suspense continues as there are loads more secrets to be unearthed. These bullies kick their game up a notch and without the protection of Dexter, Pandora really is a lamb to the slaughter. This story is getting darker by the minute. I’m looking forward to the next one as I need to see if Pandora unearths more secrets and fights back.
This is the continuation of the Eden Falls Prep series, and I am still reeling! The jaw-dropping antics of the First Born elites is rude, crude and relentless. I loved that Easton returned and added a whole new dynamic to the story! There were times I wanted to smack Dexter and other times where I wanted to hug him – the jury’s still out on that one. But I loved seeing Pandora start coming into her own and finding her moxie, even as she is yet again given a swift kick in the ribs. I’m looking forward to the next installment!
Money, power, lust and cruel revenge rule in this story
Pandora was my ultimate heroine in this part of the series. I really enjoyed witnessing how she stood up for herself and how she tried to be strong and independent. Even if for a short while… Still a pawn in the tug of war for power, being abused she still wanted to believe there was good in the people surrendering her and someone is there to help her, to save her. Some feelings start to blossom…
This book takes us deeper into the depraved world of Eden Falls. Nothing is obvious, alliances begin to crack. People start to show their true faces and what is driving their actions.
The plot is getting more interested, some facts are being revealed but other threads getting more twisted and there’s still so much to discover. Especially with the cliffhanger that left me in shock.
It was true page turner that left my feeling all over the place. I’m still not sure how to feel about all that I’ve read.
Now please dear author give us another part as I can’t wait to satisfy my curiosity.
Pandora and Dexter have a dark and very twisted relationship. Dexter is determined to ruin Pandora along with his bullies. Then you have Easton who you think will be her savior but that’s only a joke. Can’t this girl save her life or will everyone drag her down into hell with them? Again we are left with a wild cliffhanger which I’m sure Betti will answer with more wild and twisted adventures next time.
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Things are getting a bit more intense in this next installment. Things continue to be ruthless, but Pandora has been learning some secrets of her own, from an unlikely source, giving her a chance to fight back. This girl has claws, and is fighting back when she can. She even begins to find a possible ally, but are they really good, or is it another twisted game?
We learn more about what is going on with Dexter, giving us insight to his actions. He can still be cruel, but he may not be as bad as the others. I can’t wait to see what happens next, whether Pandora will find an ally in Dexter, or someone else, and will she be able to put all these Firstborns in their place.
More twisty, angsty, fist-clenching moments, and I’m ready to see how it all plays out.
OMG…. I need more!
Dexter and Pandora are everything! My gosh if I thought book one was good, book two is so much more than what I expected and explosive. It just sucks you right in. The drama, the kid who came back, Dexter and Pandora…..
Book three needs to hurry up and come out already.
I would read any book written by Betti this story did not disappoint at all! I devoured volume 1 and then devoured volume 2 just as fast! There is so much you think you know and then the story smacks you in the face with something else. I cannot wait to get my hands on the next in this series & see what plot Betti comes up with next!
This is book two in the Elite of Eden Falls Prep series. Pandora Oakes and Dexter Booth’s messed up story continues on and builds in this book. These characters are simply amazing in the layers they have and share as this crazy a$$ ride of theirs continues. Pandora finds herself in quite a spot and her only tool for survival is Dex. How does this all pan out? Hang on for book three as this roller coaster is still climbing to the top. Enjoy!
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Five dark stars for Pandora and Dexter !!!
The first book from this series ended up with a cliffhanger and I couldn’t wait to read the next book !
“A Hurt So Sweet: Volume Two” is much darker and twisted from the first book but there was something in that book, that kept my attention and I couldn’t put the book down.
Pandora finally stopped to be only a naïve 17 years old girl who is afraid and doesn’t know take stand for herself but after that, she made one big mistake and believed to a person who betrayed her in the worst way possible.
I didn’t like Dexter in the previous book but now, when I found out why he is doing what is he doing, I can understand him because sometimes revenge is stronger than anything and it can control our actions.
This book also ended up with a cliffhanger and I can’t wait for the next book.
I need to know what will happen to Pandora and Dexter !