“Madison Kate Danvers was murdered tonight.”
Those words changed my life, and not for the better.
They were wrong, of course. I wasn’t dead. But I was set up.
After being charged with a string of offences–and made an example of by my political minded father–I’m eventually released back into Shadow Grove with one thing on my mind.
Hate.
Someone is going to pay for derailing my carefully … one thing on my mind.
Hate.
Someone is going to pay for derailing my carefully laid out future. Someone is going to catch the full force of my hate. How very convenient that someone just moved into the bedroom down the hall from me.
Archer D’Ath and his boys messed with the wrong chick and they’re about to learn just how cold Madison Kate’s hate can run.
HATE is a full length mature college/new adult romance with enemies-to-lovers/love-hate themes. This is a reverse harem novel, meaning the main character has more than one love interest. This is book one of four in the series.more
5 stars for Hate by Tate James. This is book one in the Madison Kate series. I love Madison Kate; she is everything I love is a heroine. Tate James is an author whose writing will grip you and never let you go. Madison Kate was supposed to be dead, but she is not. Instead she is taken to jail and charged with crimes she did not commit. She was set up by 3 guys that she does not even know. A year later she is back, and everything is different. Archer, Kodiak and Steele the three boys who set her up are now living in the same house as her. This book is filled with suspense. Just when you think you know what is going on, you really have no idea. I do not wanna give anything and if I say to much I will. Just be ready for the major cliffhanger.
This book was so steamy I honestly fell in love with every character! The chemistry between MK and her boys was enough to make me jealous
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“Oh, the whole gang is here! Fantastic. I can tell you all to fuck off at the same time. Here it goes. Fuck. Right. Off. You don’t own me, so stop playing this bad boy bully crap. It’s a tired, overdone trope.”
Madison Kate.
Princess Danvers.
Hellcat.
Being falsely accused for a crime you didn’t commit would make anyone salty.
So imagine the three guys you thought set your ass up suddenly moved in with your dad.. one being your new step-brother.
Yea, I’d plan on revenge too.
So much happened in this book.
And yet so many questions left unanswered.
Madison Kate witnessing her mother’s murder at 11 years old, she swears she’s sure of who did it. But did he really?!
Madison Kate also has a stalker.
Madison Kate also has a “best friend” that I find untrustworthy AF. (And I’m calling it now that this B is up to something)
And there’s… just so much more to this story that I can’t wait to dive into.
Did I mention she has three hot as sin men living with her??
“It was a shame they’ed tried to screw me so hard a year ago because I might have just found
My soulmates.”
This isn’t a RH… yet. But she definitely hooks up with them here and there and it’s hot AF.
5/5 stars
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Enjoyed this whole series 🙂
This is the first book that I have read by this author and is the first book in this series and I was totally gripped from the very beginning. I couldn’t put it down and it captivated me, every single page. This is a real enemies to lovers story with a cliffhanger at the end and you will need to read book #2 ASAP.
Madison Kate ‘MK’ was set up for a crime that she didn’t commit and now she is determined to get revenge. She doesn’t really have the full story but she doesn’t care, she is very beautiful and a very stubborn and angry woman and only sees what she wants at the moment.
The guys Archer, Steele and Kody were now living in her home something that she didn’t bank on. These guys have a lot of patience with MK and all have a lot of patience with her and everything that she does the them.
I loved how this author has written these characters and I loved them all. The guys were caring and very protective which I loved and the heat between them all was H.O.T. Each of them have there own way and you wont be able to take your eyes of of them all. I loved how the story flows and the suspense filled words. This author is defiantly an author I will look forward to reading more of tin the future and I cant wait to read book #2 in this fantastic new series.
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I am loving the start to this new series by Tate James. MK got a raw deal and had to suffer the consequences of others actions. When she finally gets to come home, everything is not as it seems. She had to deal with the people that wronged her…. or did they? The beginning of the journey that MK is taking started off with a bang and didn’t stop once. This story kept me engaged and I am glad to say that I waited until all the books were released so I could binge read them. I don’t do well with cliffhangers and this book had a major one! The guys are all alphaholes of the highest degree! Two seem to have some redeeming qualities, but the third has some major butt kissing to do to make up for himself. While all three are delicious, there is one who is coming out a little ahead in my opinion. They are all complex and there is something about them that just drags you in. But they push you away again just as quick. Let’s just say I am going to enjoy watching them fall! I can’t wait to start on the next one!
I knew within the first two chapters that the Madison Kate series was going to drag me in and never spit me out. Between the angst, the villains, and the incredibly hot moments between MK and her guys, I am completely hooked. The ending left me wanting to throw my tablet but I get the feeling it’s going to be worth it!
Holy-macaroons! What a book!
Everything I needed was in this book,
It was unique, with a twisted road of unpredictability, and a strong leading lady.
‘… What was it that you said? All’s fair in love and war?” I glowered. ” I said hate and war.”
He shrugged.” It’s a fine line…’
Absolute perfection!
Madison Kate, Kody, Steele and Archer, had all-round funny, epic, and Grinch worthy moments, theirs more to the story than meets the eye and trying to see who’s is helping who and why? Is the fun, satisfying road to go down.
Well damn!! I’ve waited for this book since I knew about it but I’ve been putting it off till the series was complete. But i saw there was a reading challenge and was what the hell 3 out of 4 books I could wait for the last one. And let me tell you Tate James did not disappoint this was my first ever Tate book and her writing is so amazing. The details she puts into her writing are absolutely to die for. The major cliffhanger is whew!!!Madison Kate is one tough cookie going up against those men but I gotta tell you they’re some men! Those V’s she describes are
This was my first foray into dark romance. I LOVE enemies to lovers and RH tropes, so decided to try this series out. I didn’t know what to expect, but Madison Kate drew me in from the first scenes. Feisty, strong, brave, and reckless – she’s a great MC. The twists, turns, and cliffhanger ending are everything!
Madison Kate’s life is turned upside down after a dangerous, fateful night. Her Ivy League dreams have been crushed, her father has all but abandoned her, and she finds three infuriating jerks living in her father’s mansion. She tries to pick up the pieces of her life and move forward, while also finding out who ruined her life. Revenge will be easy to dish out – considering the guilty parties may be in her home.
Any more details would spoil the fun. The hot male characters, sassy protagonist, and sexual tension are FANTASTIC. And that cliffhanger! This is a fun read and I’m so glad I tried something outside my typical romance genre.
“These boys were turning out to be much, much more than I’d given them credit for, and I was craving the depths of their darkness like a drug…”
What on earth took me so long to dive in this series??? Tate James is famous for writing taboo romances; but this reverse harem took me by surprise and now, not only I need them in my kindle at all times; I need them in paperback too; this are the kind of series you want to read in every single presentation the author gives you!
Madison Kate took the fall for something she didn’t do; wrong place at the wrong time, it changed her life for the worst; three men framed her, and now they are living with her, sharing the same air and the energy when they are together is something she haven’t felt ever; Archer, Kodyak and Steele are violence, blood, alpha, possessive and hot…and clearly they want her.
I can’t stop thinking about this book, obsessed is such a light word for how I fell about this series!!
This was an amazing read! I absolutely loved the storyline. Madison Kate is a strong FMC. I loved all the guys Archer, Kody and Steele. I loved all the pranks between them, too. I cannot wait to read the next book after that cliffhanger.
If I could have given this book more than 5 stars I would have done!!! OMG I absolutely love this book I don’t have enough words to describe just how much!!!!
I couldn’t ask for more in a book… Full of mystery, packed full of humour, enough sexual tension to set you ablaze, complex love, intense revenge, plus all the action and darkness… Tate James slayed it!
These characters demand your attention from the beginning. They are strong, loud, confident and full of cockiness and sass. It was incredible!! Madison Kate is such a total badass and she definitely keeps Archer, Steele, and Kodiak on theirs toes. And those boys… hot dammmm they are overflowing in alpha vibes or as Madison Kate would say BDE (This about killed me off laughing so hard), they have so much charisma and charm but don’t let that fool you because just laying underneath the surface is so much dark brutality you’ll never know what hit you. I love them all, they are mine, I don’t have to choose! #whychoose
I am chomping at the bit for the next book but Tate made me leave her awesomely created world AT THE WORST POSSIBLE TIME!!! Sorry didn’t mean to get shouty it’s rude… but *insert pout* I didn’t want to leave.
Tate James has yet again written a master piece of epic proportions! So all I have left to say is hold on and get ready for a wild ride… You are going to love it!
What a hell of a way to introduce a new series.
Madison Kate Danvers is a total babe and badass all in one. Shes went through hell and back and still tried to come out on top. Kodak, Steele and Archer all had me weak in the knees. It was a page turner and i of course couldn’t put it down. My jaw hit the floor with how the book ended to where i have to read the second one now. Tate James is a new to me author and instantly one of my favorites.
i would recommend this book! Total 5 stars in my opinion i couldn’t find anything that would make me think any less.
This freaking book y’all. I’m not going to lie, I wanted to throat punch every character. All of you know I get highly emotional. With that being said, an absolutely amazing book. It had it all. Some bullying, revenge, hot sex, and freaking twist and turns that will make your head spin. Kate is a strong female lead that claws her way out and puts it all on the line for what she knows and believes in. The guys good lord the men in this book. You have alpha males one is a MMA fighter, a trainer, and a model. Can we say full blown testosterone?
This book put my emotions through the ringer. It’s one of the best enemies to lovers, an excellent hate/love theme all around. I will say I can’t wait for the next book in the series. If you are looking for a fantastic reverse harem book I highly recommend this one.
Holy hell! This book was incredible. From the very first chapter, the very first page, it was nonstop action and intrigue. So many twists and turns.
Madison Kate and her BFF ago out for Halloween to enjoy the frivolity of the night. Getting caught up with the tragedy and danger of the night, Madison Kate meets three insanely hot guys who appear to be her saviors. But their not. Left on the side of the road, her fate takes a turn for the worse.
Almost a year later, she’s back and holding on to her hate for those men. But fate is a cruel and sadistic bitch, putting those men back in Madison Kate’s life in a most unexpected way. Temptation, sexual tension, and unfiltered attraction are front and center. Bullies and pranks mark her relationship with the guys. But the danger in the background is real. A stalker lurks in the shadows. And tragic events from her past need to be re-examined.
Hate is such a good story. Tate James sucks you in from the first word and doesn’t let up. Well-written, witty, and steamy as hell. I definitely can’t wait for the next book.
I was instantly drawn into Hate, the first book in the Madison Kate series. MK is hilarious, and I laughed out loud so many times at her snarky remarks.
Backstory: After a Halloween night gone wrong, Madison Kate is framed and then wrongfully charged for a crime she didn’t commit. After a year away MK finally returns home to take up residence at her dad’s house, only to find out the three boys who framed her live under the same roof. MK arrives ready to tough it out, but finds herself drawn to the very boys who ruined her life. While battling her feelings about the boys, secrets come to light that threaten not only MK’s life but her newfound feelings.
The book ended in a cliffhanger of sorts and I’m so mad!!
Omg well there goes my RH cherry and what a book to pop it
MK is badass just how I love my girls she gives as good as she gets
And those boys, HOT DAMN
Came across this book in a reader group and WOW. I’ve been caught in a book funk and this one broke me out!! Excellent imagery, amazing characters, the plot has had me up all night. I HAD to finish once I started. I’m ready for MORE!!
This story is told by Madison Kate in a first person narrative. MK is a strong female lead that doesn’t take well to being bullied by the three males: Kody, Steele and Archer.
Eleven months ago on a night that has since been dubbed ‘Riot Night’ Madison Kate was set up for a crime in which she didn’t commit. Her hatred is keeping her going and one day Madison Kate has vowed to make those responsible pay.
I did enjoy this book but there were a few reasons as to why I didn’t give it a five star rating! I enjoyed the three alpha males and personally I think Steele is my favourite currently. The RH relationship is slowly developing throughout the book and I’m looking forward to where it’s going!
One of my biggest dislikes was the fact that Madison Kate seemed to have changing feelings and emotions that were unpredictable. I couldn’t quite figure out her motivations and her attitude at times was frustrating as a reader. Like c’mon girl, make up your mind!
However I did really like the boys, the premise of the book and I do believe this is a good series opener! I will definitely be continuing with this series.
The ending, as par for the course by Tate James, was a cliff-hanger and it was this cliff-hanger ending that really saved this book for me. The ending made up for the lack of answers provided within the plot and the slow-ish pace of the plot.
It served its purpose though and made me super excited and ready to start Liar.