I watch him. Admire him. Want to be like him. The problem is, he’s my father’s biggest competition on the racetrack.I want him to mentor me, to teach me not just to ride, but to race.The other problem? I’m a girl. There’s never been a female racer on the circuit before. But I’m about to change that.I’m about to prove, not just to him and my father but the entire world, that I’m just as fast and … that I’m just as fast and badass as them.
My final problem? I’m beginning to fall for him.
In fact, I hate nothing about him.
And that scares the shit out of me.
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This story completely floored me. Lindsay Becs, throughput every book of the Always Series and now this spin off, continues to astound me with her words and completely tugged at my emotions several times. She definitely has a way with hitting everything in you. To say I ever put it down would be a lie. I COULD NOT put it down!!
I fell in love with every part of this story. From the emotion behind the letters, to the age gap, to the feelings and twists in this story, you are left wanting to throw your kindle to being all good with Lindsay Becs again.
Zander and poppy have been through a lot. We were left with a cliffhanger at the end of the previous book and we finally get the continuation of their amazing love story. It is one that contains many twists and turns and truly emotional parts. The love and devotion, the forbidden age gap (small), they all add up to one amazing story that will make you love this author that much more!!
Poppy is everything I dreamed she’d be.Beautiful,smart mouthed,sassy Poppy.She is Tatum 2.0!Shes an absolute bad a$#!Zander is a makes you fan your face(and other parts..dirty minds i meant your feet?lol)steamboat!Boy does our Poppy give him one hell of a run for his money!Lol.Hes my new bff in case you didn’t know!You’ve gotta be one hell of a man to tame the whirlwind that is Poppy!With surprises around every corner this book had me going back like “Wait…did that really just happen?!”Lindsay Becs is an absolute magician.She took characters we know and love from her heartwrenching Always series and created an intricate,steamy,absolutely breathtaking love story for the ages!
First book in this series and the first book I have read from this writer. She has gained a fan. I absolutely loved this one. It was nonstop action. Some of it was mind blowing, other was heart wrenching. She starts you off right off the bat with something bad happening. But as the storyline continues you fall in love with the characters. I absolutely love Zander and Poppy. These two are the ultimate couple. There is just something about them that you can easily see that these two belong together. But they go through so much to get to their happy ever after. He is hiding quite the secret from her and she doesn’t know what to think when she finds out. But this book was absolutely amazing. I loved the storyline and the characters. Poppy is a fierce determined woman who wont let anyone or anything stand in the way of what she wants. I absolutely love her character. Zander is amazing when it comes to Poppy and everything that happens in his life. One amazing book and I cant wait to read more from this writer.
This is my first book by this author but it won’t be the last. I plan to go back and read atleast Poppy’s parents book and her aunts book. I loved the banter between the characters and the fast paced nature really worked well for this story. Sometimes being too fast pace can annoy me but the author did an amazing job at keeping me hooked and needing to know what was gonna happen next.
Poppy and Zander were great right from the start. I was able to feel that friendship and the feel it move to more until I could do was cross my fingers that they would get a HEA. It wasn’t easy for them but they did and I couldn’t be happier.
I loved that Poppy went after what she wanted with racing. It’s not something that we really see much in female characters and I love how ambitious she was right from the start. With Zander giving her the chance and being there for her…. it just made her that much stronger of a character.
There wasn’t too much of a slow burn when it came to the romance evolving and I loved that. I wanted to see them give into what they felt and boy did they. There were a few twists I didn’t see coming and I rooted for Zander. I wanted to see him get the life he deserved. This couple had to navigate some tough times but did it and ended up with a beautiful HEA. I can’t wait to go back and read some of this authors other work. 4 stars #2OCCJD
Another great read! Poppy and Zander so are great together. I love her spunk and commitment… Love that she is not written as the stereotypical wilting flower. Zander is great for believing in her and giving her the chance to prove herself…Glad that he is not written as the stereotypical male… all ego and macho. They were made for each other.
I loved the story line, the characters were portrayed brilliantly and I enjoyed their journey. I think the story was a little rough, but it didn’t take any enjoyment from reading it.
Definitely an author added to my list of tbr.
I really loved this story! This was my book by Lindsay and I went in with high expectations because I’ve heard alot of great things. First I want to start with that I recommend reading the books that the the stories of characters you will meet in this book, starting with Always and there are four books that follow. I wouldn’t necessarily say that it’s needed but definitely helpful and that is just my preference! Poppy and Zander are such a cute duo! Poppy is definitely young but acts older than her years which I appreciate. I’m not into the younger heroines acting bratty and immature. Zander being 20 years older than Poppy still acts like a big kid and he is so likable. They both haves fierce love of racing and slowly that live burns just as fierce for eachother. The supporting characters and family dynamic are key and really awesome. There is a twist that really bring the story to another level. The book touches upon everyday life struggles and really brings home the importance of not letting your last define you. The only complaint I have is that I could never fully picture Zander because he is never physically described. Poppy is and she is easy to visualize and I was missing that with Zander. It was a fairly short read but the plot and ending are really great. I will 100% be reading the books prior to this to get to know the Long family better!
This book has it all!
Zander who didnt have the best childhood. Pulled himself out out and made a name for him self in the racing circuit. Buy after one accident the team he thought was his family kicked him aside.
Poppy king has always lived with the knowledge that she was born to follow her father path and race. But after the accident she must respect her parents wishes. But now at 18 all bets are off.
Poppy sets out to find Zander and plead with him to train her. But what happens when all this time spent training turns more? What happens when you fall in love. But both have a secret that could destroy everything? Will love find away or will the crash and burn?
This book was so perfect! I absolutely adore Lindsay and her previous works. I was “nervous” for a new world but it was ABSOLUTELY amazing. Just wow is all I can say.
I absolutely love this author. First the Always series now the King series. I love the spin off. Poppy and Zander were amazing. A girl trying to break out in a man’s sport and a man willing to help her no matter the cost. I,loved reading about Tatum and Benton’s first daughter. From her as a baby to starting to train I couldn’t wait to see what Poppy did. And Zander had a few curveballs thrown at him but he still took everything in stride. I love this couple.
Very sweet and steamy read. I always love a sassy heroine and a badass hero. This is my first book from this author and she did not disappoint! I can’t wait for the next book!
I have absolutely no words for this book! Lindsay Becs has completely blown me away with this book and may have caused me to stalk her. Zander and Poppy’s story is that good!
Poppy is one of those characters you can’t help but love, she is absolutely amazing. She may be young but she knows exactly what she wants and she’s not afraid to go after it. She doesn’t care what anyone else thinks. She has enough respect for her parents the do what they want and wait until she turns eighteen before she goes after it again. She is hilarious, literally had me laughing out loud. She is absolutely the type of girl you want to be friends with. Zander is the sexy as sin, dirt bike rider. Zander shouldn’t love Poppy but he does. Poppy shouldn’t love Zander but she does. She’s barely eighteen he’s almost thirty with some secrets.
At sixteen when Zander was training her she had an accident that landed her in the hospital, her father freaked out and fired Zander from the team. But a freshly eighteen Poppy decides now is the time to go find him, not that she had to look hard. Zander knows he should say no to her, but he can’t.
These two are like magnetics drawn to each other. When one moves the other looks. Their chemistry is off the pages, and the sexual tension is burning hot. They had me on the verge of tears one minute and laughing so hard it hurt the next.
When Zander’s family secrets came out their world came crashing down. Poppy realized he was hiding things and that he needed to handle them. As it made her realize that some of her past choice she may have not been as ok with as she thought. Sometimes fate brings people into your life that change it for the better we just don’t always see it right away. For Poppy and Zander I feel this is exactly what happened. Had neither one entered the others life they would have never faced the things they needed to face. And although the love of racing will never go away from them two, they realized they can have it all. They can have all the things they never knew they wanted.
Lindsay Becs had me in tears one minute and laughing so hard it hurt the next. Zander, Poppy, and the whole crew were absolutely amazing. The world that she has created with the King family definitely has me addicted. I cannot wait to go back and read Benton’s book. I have no doubt he will make me love him more.
Hate Nothing was absolutely amazing in all ways. Becs had my complete attention from the very first line to the very last. The King Family and Lindsay Becs has completely won me over. EVERYONE NEEDS TO READ THIS BOOK!
I totally loved the chemistry between Zander and Poppy. I also loved that Poppy knew want she wanted and wasn’t shy about it.
Oh Zander! He’s now my favorite leading man! My ultimate book boyfriend! #TeamZander27
And I’m not sharing!
Nope!
Not sharing.
He’s mine.
There – I’ve licked him which means I’ve claimed him. You can’t have him!
Haha haha!!!
So this book was awesome and is now my absolute favorite story by Lindsay. Hmmm… I need a signed copy ASAP….
I’m getting off track.
Poppy is daughter of Benton and Tatum who we meet in the previous stories. Zander works for her father and had kissed her Aunt Penny before. Whoa – right??? It was years ago, but I do remember him from Penny’s story.
Poor Poppy gets hurt while training with Zander and he’s kicked off the team. A few years later these two train together again. And then one thing may or may not lead to another. Oh who am I trying to kid… this will end with a HEA… or will it????
I loved this one so much and I highly recommend it. Yes, it can be read all on its own. I just highly recommend the whole series.
Okay – stop reading reviews and go one click this one.
A 10 year age gap in this novel , however you will not know it as Poppy is very mature for her age. Zander & Poppy had a few hurdles to leap over before their story could be complete. Zander & Poppy were comfortable around each other. Friends is the best way to start a relationship.
This is a new author to me, and I will certainly be looking out for her work in the future. This is Zander and Poppy’s story and my word this feisty girl certainly makes swoony Zander work hard for her attention. This is a beautifully written story which has off the chart chemistry, angst, unexpected twists, which all lead to a steamy and magical tale which had me totally captivated throughout this addictive page turner. I highly recommend for all readers.
Holy crap on a freaking cracker! This book was absolute perfect. Now, I love Lindsay and EVERYTHING she’s written, but I swear she just gets better and better. I was ready and waiting for Poppy and the added bonus of Zander made it such a sweeter wait.
Lindsay really knows how to kick off a series. The opener to this book was super dramatic and pulled at the heart strings. I loved how the entire family was there for Poppy and we got our first taste of her and Zander together. Fast-forward to present and holy cow, 18 YEAR OLD POPPY!! This was so awesome. I loved how she became her father in female form. This was very much, “I am female, hear me roar” and I LOVED THAT!!! The empowerment that Poppy had as a woman was fantastic. She was so determined to let her sex not hold her back from anything!
Then we have Zander, his view of freshly adult Poppy is hysterical! I love how men react when women grow into themselves. This particular one moment was priceless! Even better, I love how Poppy didn’t let anything hold her back. Zander was the perfect teacher for her too. These two were quote the dynamic duo.
Now I can’t talk about this book and not talk about Penny and Benton. I loved the glimpses we got of these two. Benton as a father was everything I was hoping he’d be and even more charismatic than I remembered! And Penny, oh my Lucky Penny, I love how much she was there for Penny. We got some really interesting insights to the family with this book. Really took us back to Lindsay’s core of how important family is.
And then we had Zander’s family. His family really took us for some crazy looks and I loved it. He had the perfect amount of mystery to him and constant surprises. He brought us what we really needed to this book. He added the perfect amount of layers, twists and turns that made this book everything it was!
I can’t wait to see where Lindsay takes us next with the King family!! We didn’t get to see too much of Poppy’s siblings, BUT I CAN’T WAIT!
Another phenomenal book from Lindsay Becs!!
I’m still excited over this story! Zander and Poppy are just a perfect match eventhough they were on different sides. Poppy is full of attitude and quite a badass. I love her personality! Zander…Oh my what a man!! He definitely brings on the sexy! Every womans dream!
I love the characters and not just the main characters. Lindsay writes so amazing and I can’t get enough of her books!! She definitely doesn’t disappoint with Hate Nothing. If you enjoy her books you’re going to love this one. If you’ve never read anything by her now is a perfect time to start!!
A MUST READ!!
This is the first book in Lindsay’s next series off the Always Series, and I absolutely loved it! Right from the start I was sucked into the story of Zander and Poppy. These two both had their own struggles and challenges to face and overcome. One knew what they wanted and the other was avoiding it and in the end the other helps them realize what they really wanted in life. As usual we have our surprises and twists that come up in the book that literally keep you on the edge of your seat! I cannot wait for the next book to come out in this new series!
OMG this book was freaking amazing I loved every bit of it so sexy , sweet and romantic !!