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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Wow! This outstanding series just keeps getting better and better and this book was no exception! Betti continues to weave a web in Book 2 that just lured me right in from the very first page. The plot thickens as the story unfolds between Dexter and Pandora and I can’t wait for Book 3!
Dark, angsy, blood boiling mad and AMAZING!!!
After reading A Hurt So Sweet volume one I thorght I knew what was coming but no!!
Betti takes what you think will happen and twists it so no matter what you try and read after will never compare..this broke me…I’m broken and I cant get into any other book without thinking about dexter.
THIS fact alone is why this is an amazing book, it will have you on the edge of your seat, it’s dark, twisted and maddening, like palm twitch maddening but Absolutely amazing.
You have to read the first one before this but if you dont do anything else this year..you have to READ THIS SERIES.
Now..I need book 3 already!!
This poor girl, she gets herself into some situations! Things that happen in this book are beyond messed up. I want to know what is up with Lily Anna, she seems a little off her rocker even before now. And Dexter is still a enigma. I’m looking forward to volume 3 for sure. Hope it answers some of my wonders.
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I…I don’t even know where to start with this review. I guess I’ll start with I freaking loved it!!! Betti Rosewood has totally consumed me with this series. Dexter and Pandora’s story is so twisted and suspenseful and hot I can’t stand it. The secrets are just bursting to get out and I need to know them all right now! If you like a dark, twisted, bully romance, read these books right now!
I feel like I have delicious whiplash from this amazing story. It left me breathless when I finished it…and desperate for more! This is book 2 in the story of Pandora and Dexter, and the ruthless people of Eden Falls. Every time I cheered when it seemed Pandora got a leg up in the battle, only for the rug to be yanked out from under her. So much yummy angst!
There are dark elements, but it’s not a particularly dark book. There are some scenes that will shock you, and you will go…holy crap! But it all pushes the story forward and nothing seems gratuitous. Dexter’s see what Eden Prep is so bad, possibly evil. I loved how Pandora got Lily Anna’s diary and we got to know some background on the boys. It gave them some depth to their characters.
There was some flashbacks, done smoothly and paced well. This is a great example of how to do them successfully. There were so many reveals, twists and turns that rivaled anything from a soap opera. I literally sucked in a breath many times and wondered…is Betti Rosewood cackling evilly as she writes this? She left a mean cliffhanger that made me cry out in frustration. But I don’t care. I will be reading book 3 with bells on.
I recommend giving into the lure of this sexy book. It’s riveting and written flawlessly. No one is as they seem. You may want to through your kindle a few times, but I guarantee you it’s one heck of a ride.
WOW!! You won’t see anything coming as the plot thickens in this dark word of Eden Falls where the first borns rule and it gets worse at every page they are terrifying and unpredictable all with their own agenda. Poor Pandora can’t get a break even from Dexter then throw Easton in the mix and the world is spinning. The twists and turns will take you on a wild ride and is heart racing and I can’t wait for the next one.
Out of the frying pan and into the fryer. The entrance so Easton is interesting to say the least, and problematic to the extreme. Is he friend or foe? Can you trust him, or is he like all the other firstborns? Oh my freaking Gods, the revelations in this book. Lily Anna’s journal is brutal. The things you learn about the people is crazy.
In the first book, Pandora is left in a very comprising situation in the end, and this book picks up with speed. The things we learn, and that Pandora learns about Lia, Caspian, Julian and others gives her power, for about five minutes. Then of course Dexter enters the picture. But with Easton there’s competition for him, more so than the other first borns. Easton poses the biggest threat to Dexter and Pandora.
Dexter for his part, gets what he deserves in a way. Pandora gets the short end of it with all of them, but Dexter put himself and her in a situation that causes for everything to happen, and can’t be mad at anyone but himself. Of course that’s not quite how things go but, it’s the way it should be.
As for Lia, Julian, Caspian and Easton it’s a host of things. You see their weaknesses, and they see their chance to go after Pandora. In a town full of corruption Pandora has a time of trying to navigate. Her one ally may not be that at all.
It is the sweetest torture reading this series book by book and waiting for the next one. The mind games and depravity continues! So many secrets are dropping like rain from the sky but they aren’t as innocuous. They are dangerous and deadly. These people are all sociopaths- with the ring leader Pandora’s dad- what a sicko psycho!! Pandora shows her inner mean girl when she turns some secrets loose. Must run in the genes. Lol. When Easton told Pandora he was taking her to Julian’s house I screamed at my kindle ” don’t go, it’s a trap “, but she couldn’t hear me.. Cliffy and awaiting more evil and vileness to come!!
This one was… I have no words for this, truly. The first book was all kinds of twisted amd dark but the second… got even more out of hand. Pandora and Dex they are one wild ride but oh sweet God how it’s worth it.
But be aware: Betti will not leave your heart untouched. The ending… That ending is a killer. I hope revenge is on the way. Loved it from start to finish. Totally recommend.
And the story continues with A Hurt So Sweet Volume Two. This book begins right where book 1 ends and is just as dark, dirty, and delicious as the first book. Pandora is still trying to navigate Eden Falls and Dex has a little more than we thought that he is managing. And we are introduced to a new player of the firstborns! Can’t wait for the rest of the series.
Wow book 2 picks up where book 1 left off if you thought book 1 was twisted just wait there’s more dark and twisty bombshell drop in this book! Secrets are revealed in Pandora’s world and what is up with this new guy is he good for her? Ugh I need more!
Goodness gracious, Betti Rosewood certainly knows how to keep me on my toes and wanting more!
*Be aware, there IS a cliffhanger!*
This story just keeps getting better. More twisted, more secrets, more betrayal. This story is flipping phenomenal! The dynamic of Eden Falls is so unique and dark. It’s power hungry and full of deceit.
Betti Rosewood has created this insanely delicious story that readers can dig into and devour. A story you will not want to put down, and at the end will be wanting more.
What a sequel!! Yess!! I can hardly wait to see what Betti has in store for us next!! The series is getting even hotter and it’s taking a turn almost completely! Many things will get clearer but not all of them. Introducing Easton, is he good or bad news… Hm… Who knows?! It’s time for Pandora to do something and Dexter, well, he is Dexter you know! I highly recommend this book and cannot wait to see what happens next!!
I received an ARC of the book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I love this series. The angst and the secrets. There are questions answered in this book but there is more it’s definitely not over. And that end OMG….
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book was crazy good. The plot thickens and there’s a twist. Dark, edgy, intense, page turning and cliffhanger. I need more!
How am I supposed to wait for book 3?!?! Betti does it again.
It’s delicious torture reading these books because you know there isn’t a happy ending coming…yet. We left Dexter and Pandora…well you need to read the first book and find out. Because this is most certainly not a stand alone.
More dark deliciousness awaits!! Dexter has a secret…and oh my, will it surprise you! We also learn a bit about where his mind is, and why.
Pandora explores being the mean girl to get a little power for herself against these strange creatures she finds herself among.
One lesson she learns, aside from Dexter will always find out what she’s done, is that no one can be trusted and sometimes help comes from surprising corners.
Now I wait for book 3…I love the feeling from a good cliffie.
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4*
Pandora’s & Dexter’s story continues from book 1 with Dexter keeping her on edge along with the other first born members although more secrets are emerging.
Pandora has no idea who to trust her faith in her decision are been tested.
I totally can’t wait for the conclusion to this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
Part 3 needed asap.
Loving it
THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SWEARING- if that’s not your jam, please move along!
So yeah…. you jump straight back into the drama that is Dexter and Pandora, no “hello”, no “nice to see you”, straight into it.
I love the angst in this book, the mystery around the newcomer and the discovery of all the secrets that can give Pandora some leverage.
I also liked that Betti Rosewood let you know about who was in the closet – I had already figured out who it was but it was nice to have it confirmed.
And then….
Motherfucker! What the actual fuck!? I was completely blindsided by that ending. I knew it wouldn’t be good but holy shitballs batman…. I need the next installment now!
A Hurt So Sweet is Volume 2 in Betti Rosewood ‘s latest novels.
If you enjoyed the dark high school drama, family secrets, taboo sex in Volume 1 you will want to read this book! You will get twist and turns at every corner. You do get some answers but so many questions unanswered. I could not stop reading once I started. The book does have a huge cliffhanger! Betti Rosewood does like torturing her readers.
Pandora’s situation just gets worse! That cliffhanger, though! I had high hopes for Easton….what a punk. Now I have to wait another two months to see what happens, argh! Can’t wait!
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