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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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The ending was quite the shocker. I cannot wait for the next book in the series.
Tbis story is getting darker, more painful, and with a level of angst that will nlow your mind. I spent 80% of the book shaking like a life and with my heart in overdrive. And that cliffhanger… God I wanted to throw my kindle to the floor!!! I can’t wait for the next nook to come out!!!
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This is the second book in the “A Hurt So Sweet” bully romance. I enjoyed this book more than the first. It was more fast-paced and intriguing. I couldn’t put it down. I devoured it in one sitting. It does end in a jaw-dropping, stomach clenching ending. You’ve been forewarned! Pandora is showing more of a heroine that I can start to like. At first, she was timid with a few attempts at rebellion. Now she is coming to know her true self. She is standing up for herself. She knows that her body betrays her when she is bullied by the other boys, but she is finding that she only “likes” the more overbearing acts when they involve Dexter. She’s worried that she is experiencing Stockholm Syndrome. In this book, we see more into what makes Dexter tick. These insights into his mind and life really open the possibilities of what he could do. We are also introduced to a kind, handsome student, Easton, who has a special bond with Pandora. So many secrets were revealed in this book and left me craving for more! I am very excited to read the third. Again, this is a dark bully romance and I would recommend for mature young adults only.
I was given a free ARC in which I chose to write a review stating my opinion.
I hate cliffhangers – except for this author’s cliffies! I guessed correctly at the gut-wrenching outcome from the last book only to be led into even more outrageousness! Poor Pandora is in an awful situation: can’t get ahead from being constantly set back. My stomach is in knots, lets up enough to let in a swarm of butterflies that then proceed to knock themselves into smithereens against the stones tied in those knots. This favored author of mine has a very dark imagination indeed! I volunteered this review from an ARC.
I cannot even begin to describe my feelings with this series so far. It has me completely captivated and on the edge of my seat wondering what will happen next. I am definitely not able to guess. I love the twists and turns and the way the characters are developing. It is definitely an intense ride and I can’t wait for more.
Another awesome installment in this saga. Each one gets better than the next, although I am getting impatient to see how everything works out!! Loved it!!
Wow!This is a dark and twisted tale just went up a notch!
Warning! This book ends on a cliffhanger and has dark themes.
We left Pandora in an awful situation but if you thought things were going to get better for her you would be wrong. Pandora feels betrayed but has no one to turn to. When Dexter goes awol from school, she meets a new guy Easton. Another firstborn with lol the privileges to boot. She finally feels like she has someone on her side but she cannot fathom how far people will go I this town for power.
Another gripping instalment! Bring me the next one quickly as I feel compelled to know how Pandora’s story ends.
I voluntarily read this book for an honest review.
This is a good read. The characters are interesting. The story flows smoothly. This does end on a cliffhanger. It also helps to read the first book in the series.
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Book two gives us more suspense and more of Dexter and Pandora’s ever growing love/hate relationship. Will he or won’t he was what we ended with in the first book and this newest release will give us some answer and tease us with more to come. New characters are mixed in the group that gave me whiplash to hate or love. Still I can’t stop reading this dark bully romance that doesn’t disappoint and will have you wanting more. I can’t wait for the next story,
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What Betti rosewood writes is always shrouded in mystery and keeps you on the edge of your seat.
A Hurt So Sweet 2 is no different! This book put me through a roller-coaster of emotions, going up and down and right through the wringer. Dex and Pandora are tested once again as their second volume unveils a bit more of their story.
Picking right up from the first novel, AHSS2 uncovers secrets you wouldn’t ever suspect yet leaves you even more in shock than the first cliffhanger! With the introduction of Easton, the games between Pandora and the kids at Eden Falls Prep have just increased in intensity and caliber. The craftsmanship of world-building with this series is CRAZY GOOD; I’m so excited to see how more characters are intertwined and reveal more secrets of Eden Falls Prep. Without saying to much, you’ll definitely be gasping for air through the twists and turns of this sequel.
I’m rooting for Dex and Pandora! Amazing 5-star read!
Betti Rosewood you bring it on! Emotional, stomach clinching, rage, hot temptations, wickedly devious , cleverly planned events.
Volume 2 will explain why Dexter wants revenge on Emilian Oaks and how he plans to use Pandora as leverage. But he loses his leverage & fiancé when he deflower Pandora and her father stops the engagement.
Now engaged to a new firstborn Easton with his devious plan in motion and all the raging sex pervert firstborn are let loose on Pandora. What will happen to her social standing, will they tell everyone she’s not a virgin and will she lose her firstborn privileged and her half brother will claim it. Will Dexter somehow save her? How far can Pandora keep it together before they break her?
A must read! It is a dark sexual story with plots that keep you guessing!
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This is the second book in the Elite of Eden Falls Prep series, and it picks up where the first book ended. There is just something about this series that makes it next to impossible to look away. With so many questions and very few answers, this dark and twisted story is packed with lies, betrayal, angst, unpredictable characters, dark secrets, revenge, and so much more. This book is not a standalone and book one should be read before reading this book. It also ends on a cliffhanger.
I volunteered to review an advance reader copy of this book.
I loved this book! It’s so original with so many twists and turns throughout. I can’t wait to see where this series goes. The only thing I didn’t like about this book is how it ended. It ends in a serious cliffhanger and I know I’ll have to reread the last chapter before the next book so I remember what happened assuming the next one picks up at that point. This book picked up right where the last one ended so you need to read that one first
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WOW! An edge of your seat, pages couldn’t turn quick enough, dark and twisted read full of secrets and lies.
Volume 2 in the Elite of Eden Falls series, A Hurt So Sweet by Betti Rosewood, picks up exactly where the cliffhanger ending of Volume 1 left us.
Pandora is just a pawn in the game that the Firstborns are playing and with a new player joining in, the game just got even longer.
Pandora starts to fight back, using some intel she is given, which helps her fit in a little more – but how long will her bravado last?
Another Firstborn who’s returning to Eden Falls – will he be friend or foe? An unexpected saviour – what are his reasons and motives? More secrets and twists, all make this series a must read for any reader who loves their stories dark and their characters twisted.
With another cliffhanger ending, that has left me shocked – I’m in need of volume 3.
This book and series are just everything and I am completely and utterly addicted! This is the second book/part in their story and picks up where book one left off. Its even more intense and it puts you on an emotional roller coaster that you don’t know which way to go with them. Truly can not wait for the next book to find out what is going to happen after the way this one ended!
What more is there to say about Betti Rosewood that is not obvious when reading her books. Her literary genius and creative mind surprises you every single time. When a book touches you right down to your soul, to your core at the first few paragraphs, you know that you are in for an epic adventure. And epic is the journey through A Hurt So Sweet (book 2). I read this book three times before submitting my review because it was that good.
This is a gripping and enthralling love story, with a lot of twists and turns that you can’t begin to imagine. This series is about unconditional love based on a past shared experience, one that has broken and will break hearts and souls but that themselves can mend, and subsequently heal each other. I cannot wait to read the next installment of this story. Book 2 just like book 1 ends on a cliffhanger. However, it is one you will accept because you are not ready yet for such a series to be over.
Pick up your copy today.
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I found this added volume written just as good as the first one. Characters are well developed and engaging. The storyline flowed smoothly.
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This continues with a great story with great characters. This is a great dark romance story full of suspense. Great read.
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While book one was a great foundation book 2 placed me on a roller coaster of what what what. Pandora is learning her way around Eden Hills and the people who populate it. Dexter has me loving and hating him all at once and I love the introduction of Easton. I am anxiously awaiting book three as I have so many more questions and need so many more answers.
What an incredible ride so far
What did I just read! This is the second part of ‘A Hurt So Sweet’ where our main character Pandora is coming up against Dexter and his cronies…. but not all is what it seems. The story picks up where the first book left off with Pandora and Dex in a compromising position and no way out for Pandora. She seems to be a pawn in a lot of people’s game of chess and she is barely keeping her head about the water. People who she thinks are friends aren’t and people who are her enemies aren’t what they seem.
This is a deeply twisted and intriguing book and this is mainly due to the main character of Pandora. At points she comes across as really strong and owning who she is, but at other points there is a deep vulnerability to her where you can see her spirit is going to get crushed and decisions are made with no regards to her. There are also some very cringe-worthy scenes in this book where Pandora isn’t treated very nicely by the boys and especially her father. It is going to be interesting to see how her relationship with all of these characters is going to develop over the next book.
Dexter is also an enigma of a character as there are points in this story where you have some sympathy for him, then he seems to blow it out of the water…we wouldn’t want to be too vulnerable now would we! There is also a deeper look into Lily Anna’s life which helps you to identify more about the characters and what has led up to this point.
If you like dark, bully romances, then this one is for you. There is a lot of twists and turns which are going to keep you guessing in this novel and Betti Rosewood definitely knows how to pull the rug out from under your feet. Be warned this book isn’t for the faint-hearted and ends with another cliff hanger!
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