They say there is always a calm before the storm. A time when you think you’re safe, protected from the destruction that you know is going to eventually come. Harper was that calm. And I? I was the motherfucking storm. As kids we were best friends. She was the light to my darkness. I used to protect her from her bullies, now I’ll become her most feared one. Seeing her for the first time after … first time after three years was like a bucket of ice water being poured on me. It chilled me to the bone, making me irrational, angry. No longer is she a little girl but a grown woman with curves and eyes that pierce my black soul.
No one knows the darkness that lingers under the surface, all they see is my smile, my charismatic charm. I’m the all American golden boy.
Having her back in my life is awakening something inside of me. She reminds me of everything good, everything I’ll never have and I refuse to let her stay.
She has to go and the only person dark enough, dirty enough to scare her away is me…
Breaking Harper isn’t as easy… I thought I knew everything, turns out others are just as good at hiding their secrets as I am.
Damaged, dark and falling off the deep end. Will I break her? Will I break us?
“Sometimes the scariest monsters aren’t those that hide in the dark. Sometimes they’re the ones hidden right in plain sight… like me.”
*This is a standalone DARK bully romance. This book contains scenes that may be triggering to some readers. This is not a YA romance novel and should be read by those only 18+ or older. *
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****I recieved this book for free in exchange for a honest review.****
TO start off the book may have SOME TRIGGERS.
Warren is a bully to Harper because of a past incident that Harper is unaware of. Warren and Harper have a past together that was romantic. Now Warren wants nothing to do with her and is cruel, possessive towards her.
Harper is a strong character since she has to deal with Warren. She has a strong backbone. She loves him even though he is cruel but he has some redeeming qualities that make you not totally hate him.
I like how the book ended it was perfect for a bully story. Do they break each other or do they fall together? Read it to find out.
Yet another fantastic story from this duo of authors. I can’t wait for the next installment!
Another kickass dark, bulky romance from Cadsandra Hallman, who is undoubtedly in the top five of authors in the dark bully romance genre. This book is another winner.
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Absolutely Awesome Read, well written, great characters, Awesome story line, easy read to hold you on their journey, this genre might not be for everyone but its a really wonderful story cannot wait for more from this Author.
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Okay – I had a bit of an issue with the first book in this series, but I am glad I decided to keep reading this series as I loved what was done with these characters. This book has everything that is expected from a DARK world which includes suspense, anger, betrayal and the wrong kind of love (at least to some). This book is addictive from the start, I couldn’t put it down. This story is about Warren and Harper. They were once friends, but something happened (which the truth will come out) that turned that friendship into nothing but hatred. Warren was once Harper’s protector, but now is only out to break her in order for her to leave and never come back. The problem is that he thinks that the love he once felt for her is long gone, but honestly can someone truly lose that type of love entirely. The problem is that by the time Warren figures out the truth it may be too late. Harper is determined to not allow Warren to break her down, but a woman can only take so much, even if she never stop loving him. The back and forth between these two was something else. This was such a great book and something for those that can take a dark book without having any triggers should defiantly read. Warning – during the read you may want to jump in the book to smack Warren up – at least I know I did….
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Harper and Warren loved each other then he began to hate Harper now after 3 years she’s back and at his college hill make her pay and hurt just like he dose. Harper why dose Warren hate me we used to be so close. Now he wants to punish and control me he says he hates me but there’s something more going on. This story has a lot of layers you have two people that love each other but don’t know how to trust each other. Warren allows his father to spoil his relationship with Harper all because his father is against him having a relationship with someone not wealthy. Warren is also controlling and I didn’t care for this side of his character but he dose improve by the end and that’s why I was okay with giving this book a 5 star review. Harper is not a very strong willed character she takes allot of crap from Warren until the end of the book then she stands up for herself but it’s short lived. So the book is a decent read even with the two main characters flaws there is a mystery that doesn’t seem to ever be solved about a certain character that just disappears and I would have liked to see Warren’s father get his just desserts other wise it’s good and I would recommend it to read if your someone who likes a Bully Romance.
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3 1/2 -4 star rating
I liked the story and once I started I couldn’t put it down.
It had my full attention and kept me intrigued.
I really liked Warren.
I thought he was more hurt and devastated than bully like.
He didn’t know how to cope with his feeling so he turned to being mean.
Don’t get me wrong he did some not so great stuff.
But underneath it all he never stopped caring and protecting Harper.
I also really liked Harper.
She was a great girl.
Serious about her studies and her future.
She has no idea why Warren is treating her the way he does.
With everything he does though her feelings for him as not changed.
My only complaint is that there were a couple of serious issues that took place that were not filled addressed.
Looking forward to the next book in the series.
2nd book in a trilogy and was not disappointed. I loved the characters and the story. The only reason I gave it a 4 star is I felt the ending was rushed and how it was presented left me a little unsatisfied. But I did not put the book down until I had finished it. A great read.
Another dark bully romance from this set of authors. They write these so well. The characters go through a lot, lovers to enemies and back to lovers again. A wonderful story.
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If you thought Parker was bad in Hurting You, then I can tell you his friend Warren probably isn’t for you.
Warren is often cruel, hurtful, and he lashes out when his anger flares. He’s downright mean to Harper, who has no clue what happened to the boy she once loved, and what caused him to turn into such a monster now.
Warren is always quick to believe the words of others instead of even talking to Harper, never giving her the chance to share her side of things. However, Harper doesn’t try to take the initiative either to clear the air with Warren, either. So much hurt could have never happened if these two would have just talked to one another at SOME POINT.
The story is there, but I would have liked to have seen it fleshed out a bit more. I’m left with a lot of questions at the end, which I’m not wild about, either. I won’t voice them here so as not to spoil things, but this book is almost open ended for me. I did like some parts, but I found myself feeling very indifferent about it as a whole, not really able to muster up a reaction one way or another.
Josi and Cassy are phenomenal writing together. This is Warren and Harper’s story. Warren has spent the last three years Haring Harper. When he first sees her, he looks like he has just seen a ghost. Harper is shocked to see Warren and confused on why he hates her so. Warren is so intent on making Harper pay, that he denies any type of feeling he has for her. He makes good on his promise to break her, but things don’t always work the way you want. You can still see the connection and attraction they have for each other. This story just sucked me in from the beginning and I couldn’t tear myself away. Will Warren let his walls completely down and allow his feelings for Harper in, or will he just use her and spit her out? I am liking Blackthorn Elite books and can’t wait for the next story.
Another completely addicting, dark and intense read by these authors and in this series. Loved Warren and Harper so freaking much, I really could not put down at all. I was just all over the place with these two and on edge wondering what’s next.
J.L. Beck and Cassandra Hallman do not disappoint!! I cannot wait to read the next book in this series. Breaking You follows Harper and Warren’s story. They were young and in love but are torn apart by betrayal. Years later they are attending the same university and come face to face. Warren’s hate for Harper has not simmered despite the years apart. He is committed to making her pay for her betrayal. Harper’s heart breaks each time Warren tries to break her. Harper doesn’t understand his hatred toward her. Will Wareen tell her why he hates her? Will she forgive him or will he lose her forever?
What a book!! Warren and Harper really grow up as characters through the book. I fell in love with them almost immediately! It’s naughty and I love them very much, it’s lovely and pure, it’s good and se*y but also so baaaaad and I highly recommend it to everyone!!! J. L. Beck and C. Hallman did it agaaaaain!! Bravo!!
Breaking You is beautifully written. Two people, Warren and Harper, have a history of teenage love that ends in heartbreak. Now that they are in college and Harper ends up in the same college has Warren, these two are like oil and water. Harper has no idea why Warren is treating her the way he is. And Warren is bound to keep her at arm’s length while still getting what he wants out of her.
Breaking You is a book you can not put down. From start to finish, you have to continue reading. You want to know why Warren is doing what he is doing. The emotions are too high, the questions to big to not finish this story.
The second book in the series is about Harper and Warren and it’s a story you don’t want to miss. The two main characters grow up being best friends turned into boyfriend and girlfriend and up until a few years ago everything was perfect between the two of them. Then out of the blue with no explanation Warren turned on Hopper started hating her enough to have his father make their family move away. Now they’re a little older and come into contact again only Warren isn’t having it he’s pissed and he’s out for Revenge the problem is he still has great feelings for her and it’s trying to battle between the two emotions. This is definitely a page-turner you do not want to mess does one dark and twisted story and it like the author said there are triggers so proceed with caution but it is so worth the read. I can’t wait for the next installment of the series I just know it’s going to be out of this world.
Wow!!
The story of Warren and Harper will suck you in , grab you by the throat and not let go until the last word. I absolutely loved this Blackthorn Elite book #2 and cannot wait for more by these authors!!
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Breaking You is book two of the Blackthorne Elite series and talk about crazy over the top sexual tension. This is an intense, twisted bully romance between Warren and Harper. They were best friends growing up and then he becomes her worst nightmare because she loves to hate him and he just hates her. This book has it all drama, angst, secrets, betrayal and off the charts crazy chemistry.
I loved Warren and Harper their story was so incredible I loved every minute from start to finish and I was routing for them their story just surprised me and totally make me not wanting to stop reading
Loved this friends/enemies to lovers’ story. Warren and Harper were such a great couple. A huge misunderstanding caused Warren to treat Harper really bad. He wanted to make her hurt like she hurt him. Little did he know that he was wrong and when he realized it, she was gone. I loved watching them find each other again and work their way to the HEA that they both wanted and lost out on before.
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