Two years ago she ruined my family’s life. Maybe she thought it was only a little lie. That she did the right thing, that the worst was behind her, that no one had gotten hurt. Oh how naive the black haired beauty was. Fate has finally brought her back to me, to Blackthorn Academy.Once upon a time I was obsessed, consumed with the need to make her mine. Now I just want revenge, and I’ll do …
Now I just want revenge, and I’ll do whatever I can to get it.
You see the beautiful, sweet, Willow doesn’t realize the mistake she’s made yet. She doesn’t realize that she’s entered the lion’s den and there won’t be any escaping her fate.
I’m Parker Rothschild, and I’ll become her nightmare, her enemy, her bully.
By the time I’m finished with her she’ll be begging me for forgiveness and pleading to confess her sins.
*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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Loving this new series
all the feels so intense emotional broken intriging
screaming for more
Loved Parker and Willow
Hating You was a wonderfully addictive read that kept my heart racing from start to finish. It was a high-octane ride full of twists, turns, secrets and lies. Willow and Parker were like fire and ice. I absolutely loved them! Their story was dark and disturbing, sexy and intense, and will keep you entertained, intrigued, and engaged the whole way through. Words fail me to describe just how much I loved this book.
In Hating You we meet Willow and Parker, two people who were both dealt a bad hand in life. Willow was a kind soul who only meant to help her sister. But with that one accusation, Parker’s whole world was turned upside down. Any feelings he may have had for Willow were quickly replaced with hate, and he vowed to make things right with brutal revenge. He was hell-bent on ruining her for what she and her sister had done to his family. But despite all of the push and pull between them, they couldn’t deny their attraction to one another. Her light was drawn to his darkness, and his darkness was drawn to her light. But will these two get what they want or will it all fall apart?
The angst level in this was perfectly balanced. My anticipation grew with each turn of the page. I was on the edge of my seat, hooked from beginning to end. The plot was perfectly executed with plenty of shocking twists and turns that will have you furiously flipping the pages. All in all, Hating You is one wild ride that I can promise you won’t want to miss. This is a MUST READ! 5 Wickedly Sinful Sexy Stars!
I absolutely loved this book! This was an amazing bully romance and kept me guessing what would happen the whole time. Parker and Willow were perfect. He was determined to break her and she just wouldn’t break. I love a strong female character like that. The plot was fast paced and I couldn’t quit reading. The final secrets and twists at the end of the book had me pulling my hair out and wanting to throw my Kindle. This book was bully romance perfection! If you haven’t yet, read it right now!
When I tell you this DARK delicious book needs to be read ASAP, I’m not kidding!! This book had my feelings all over the place, which was hard to hide while reading on an airplane. Luckily I had the window seat and the middle seat wasn’t taken, so it was easier to hide my tears, but the other feelings were a bit harder. Although I had to adjust myself a few times (you’ll find out why!) I recommend this book, for sure!! This is your one-stop shopping for love, hate, tears, sexiness and wanting to reach through whatever you read this on, and strangle Parker!! Willow puts up with a lot and certainly deserves her happily ever after!! You definitely want to know how that happens, I promise you!! This book is a bargain at ANY price!! Enjoy!!
Hating You is the first book in the Blackthorne Elite series. It is a dark, bully romance that left me screaming for more.
When I think bully romance, the first thing that comes to mine is a mean and broody alpha-hole. Parker is exactly that. He is mean. He is ruthless. Possessive and oh so hot.
Josi and Cassy really sold me on this story. It was exactly what I needed. The twists and turns sent me on a roller coaster ride that had one huge loop. I was not expecting what happened to happen. They completely blew me out of the water with this story.
I can not wait to see where they take this series. I am here for all the words.
JL Beck and C. Hallman write seamlessly together. Hating You is the quintessential bully romance. This book is dark, sexy, angsty and there are so many twists that will have you hooked. Parker and Willow have such a volition relationship. This enemies to lovers book will have you reeling. Your heart rate will be on full speed throughout as you wait to see the outcome. The author duo nailed this one. Each new book they release just keeps getting better and better! Hating You is definitely of fave of mine by JL Beck and C Hallman!
So Intense!
WOW! This was one intense, dark and twisted story with lots of hate! The story definitely had my emotions going crazy all over the place. There is so much push and pull of love and hate that your head will spin. Be ready for one emotional roller-coaster ride that just might have you throwing your kindle at the wall!!!
Willow and Parker have an extreme love/hate relationship. Willow is very strong – she has to be in order to deal with the kind of hate, manipulation and twisted darkness that Parker throws her way. Parker has blinders on and can’t see past his wall of hate to fully understand the whole situation or to get past it. It takes a lot of intense situations for truths to finally be revealed. Parker and Willow’s interactions will have you seething with hate and then finally combusting with their passion!
There is so much drama, suspense, intrigue and panty melting moments that there is no way you will put this book down until the end! It was extremely well written with surprising twists and turns that will keep you captivated and entertained. Definitely a must read story if you enjoy love/hate relationships with lots of darkness thrown in.
I loved this book from start to finish it just kept getting better and better it was soo good that I fell in love with the characters they were absolutely amazing another great book by a great team
Hating You: The Blackthrone Elite #1 by two of the most amazing authors JL Beck and C. Hallman will have your emotions all over the place. Parker is on a mission to seek his revenge against Willow through bullying for her part in ruining his family two years ago when she sent his brother Brett to jail when he learns she is starting at the Blackthorn Academy. What follows next is dark and haunting as Parker plans his revenge. Willow is at the mercy of her hateful father who wants her to get into the inner circle at the Blackthorn Academy to get back what he lost by the actions of his older daughter. Willow will do all she can to keep her sister safe as her father is threating her with her sister’s care . When Willow and Parker meet the scene is set as his actions towards her is hurtful and abusive through his bullying. Willow will soon learn she is on her own, as no one will help her or go up against the Rothchilds. Willow is going to face dark times with Parker as he is on a mission to destory her making her life unbearable but along the way they both find they are drawn towards each other. With her father’s threats, can she give into Parker’s demands to keep her sister safe? This was an emotional story filled with so much angst, steamy scenes as well secrets lies and betrayals. When Willow is placed in danger by Parker’s brother Nate the truth comes out about what happened two years ago when she testified on her sister’s behalf. As these two come together, what starts as revenge ends up developing into love. But when Brett confronts Willow and confesses his part along with Nate, will Parker be able to save Willow in time? When all is revealed, Parker will do all he can to make things rights, but in the end Willow is left broken hearted Now Parker and Willow after cutting ties with family, are heading towards a life together. This story is a must read, you will be on edge from beginning to end. Well done ladies, this was a great story. I voluntairly reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
Hating You by JL Beck and Cassandra Hallman
Dark,dirty,gritty,intense,dangerous, gutwrenching emotional rollercoaster with jaw dropping secrets and twist and turns that will knock you on your a$$. Parker was vicious in his attacks against Willow that is until secrets where revealed and lies came to the surface.
Willow is a puppet on her fathers purse strings trying to save her sister the best way she can.Unfortunately that means she has to deal with the brother (Parker)of the man she helped put in prison.I wanted to strangle/punch more than one person in this story to the point where I almost threw my kindle because I was so upset. My heart broke for everything Willow had to endure. She was one strong resilient young woman.This is truly a dark romance that could cause triggers for some people.
It was one of my favorite books by this fabulous writing duo.
Five dark dirty gritty
Deliciously dark, intensely emotional, edge of your seat suspenseful, packed with jaw dropping twists and filled with sizzling and scorching heat, Willow and Parker’s story is going to take you on one big stunning roller coaster ride. I thought it was easy to sympathize with Willow. Talk about a rock and a hard place. Parker was vicious bully but he did have a softer side; so expect your feelings to ping-pong back and forth depending on his mood and actions at the time. If you enjoy dark reads I recommend you check this one out.
Loved every minute I spent reading this book.
It was so good!
It’s filled with drama,suspense,intrigue and of course bad boys
I thought Willow was a strong brave young lady.
She’s put in a position in which she has no control over.
Her love for her sister has her enduring whatever is thrown at her.
From those around her.
Parker is the alpha possessive guy that wants to turn Willow’s world upside down and inside out.
He’s always felt a pull towards her.
And the pull has gotten more intense.
The tension between them is electrifying.
And their together chemistry is hot.
Holy Batman the twists and turns this book takes is phenomenal!
This is no ordinary bully story.
It had me on the edge of my seat while I was reading.
Not only because of how sizzling hot it was.
But also because of all the suspense going on.
This is a must read for all those who love bully romances.
You will absolutely get that along with so much more!
5 Stars
This was a great read. I love the dark and twisted storyline but I also really liked how it changed at the end. The sex scenes were a little dark and sexy too. I also enjoy this style of writing.
OMG…this book was genius! It was what I’ve come to expect from this duo of authors. The book had me hating Parker Rothschild and crying several times throughout this book. Willow Bradford is trying to escape her life for the past two years. She thinks she can get out of her father’s clutches by attending Blackthorn Academy. Her father wants her to do his bidding by making connections with the right people. Little does Willow know but there is no escaping her past when Parker Rothschild makes his debut. He vows to get revenge on her for lying on his brother and turning his family’s life upside down. But Willow will not let her sister down after being outcast by their father. She will stay and fight Parker right until the very end. I highly recommend this book that will leave you reeling until the very last word.
This is a story that will push and pull you in so many different directions all at the same time. Willow and Parker have a love hate type of relationship that is felt throughout the story. There is so much drama, suspense, a little mystery and romance. It was extremely well written with surprising twists that will have you in dismay.
The alpha male Parker has a sweet and loving side with a hidden beast. Willow is a darling character that you just can’t help but feel sorry for her at times. You honor her strength and cheer for her at times. This is a roller coaster of a ride throughout the story. It does have so triggers for some but they are tastefully written. This is one story that is a must read.
Hating You is an extraordinary story about misunderstandings, pain, family obligations, and finally finding love in the most unexpected places. I could not put this story down, which I probably shouldn’t have started at ten at night.
Willow is at her father’s mercy when it comes to school and what she is made to do. If she is to help herself and her sister, then she is to get back into the good graces of Parker and his group of friends. But it will not be easy. Parker is on a warpath when it comes to her and is bound to make her life a living he**.
Parker will not let his feelings for Willow get in the way of what he has to do. Willow will pay for all the pain her lies have done to his family. Willow is his to do whatever he wants, and nobody is going to stop him, including her.
Hating You, is a dark story, but not so. The twists and turns at the end threw me; I will be honest. I hope to see these characters in the future.
I Received This ARC From BookSprout for Honest Review.
I Give this Book a 4/5 Star Rating.
HEA(?): Yes
Dark: (To Me) This is easily a 3/5, but to readers who are not familiar or have not read dark are more likely to rate it higher.
I was expecting darker, cause of all the warnings I spotted before reading this book. But it wasn’t as dark as I was expecting but the level fit the book but I’m a sucker for darker reads 🙂
I will rate this as a Dark Lite.
Romance: 3.5-4/5
Suspense: 4/5
Drama: 5/5
No Spoilers.
This was a Great Read! I Will Be Buying This Book Immediately, I Am Such A Fan of this Writing Duo! Can’t Wait For the Next Book!
She is the girl who wrecked his family, soiled their reputation, and caused his brother to sit behind bars… and now she must pay for her lies. The moment Parker Rothschild spots his one time crush, now sworn enemy on campus he knows it’s time for him the even the score between them. But the closer he gets to the enemy the more he craves her, and getting attached to her just can’t happen…
Two years ago, Willow’s life was shattered, her sister left a shell of the once vibrant woman she use to be, and her father now left disgraced in their social circles. But her overbearing and controlling father has a plan, one she wants no part of, but has little choice in the matter. She will attend the famed Blackthorn Elite Academy, earn the trust of fellow students and redeem her father’s good name… rather she wants to or not! She would rather die then go to that school, but with a very important deal hanging over her head, she has no choice, so she reluctantly goes. But nothing could prepare her for the nightmare waiting their for her…
Hating You is a dark, evocative, heart-wrenching tale that will steal the breath from your lungs and leave your heart in shambles. This story destroyed me, within it’s pages lies a story riddle with pain and agony. These two characters were thrown into the middle of a disaster, lies were told, sinister acts were done, and now they are left to believe untruths… ones that cause them to be at odds with one another. Watching Parker try to make Willow pay for her lies and not fall for her was rough on the feels, it was obvious they belonged with one another, but their was so much unnecessary hate between them. The tension and angst were at a all time high, and I often wondered if they’d ever find common ground and begin to forgive. As much as this one hurt to read, I have to say it is by far my favorite from these two very talented ladies to date, it had everything I crave in a story and so much more! Dare I say it’s my favorite read this year!! Highly recommend this one!!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.
OMG what awesome story about Willow and Parker. HOLY SHITE BATMAN they have sizzling hot chemistry that set your kindles on fire. The twists and turns along the way for both of them will have you turning over to the next page to find out what happen. Cant say any more with out revealing the whole story. I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy and I highly recommend this book. J.L Beck & Cassandra Hallman you both did it again.
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Bloody hell!!! Is all i can say as i pick my jaw up off of the floor because im stunned by this book. In a good way. Omg this book was fantastic. I want to briefly put down what this book is about but im doing that it would give away so much of the brilliant book trust me its soooo much better if you read it yourself. Its fan-flaming- tastic and that turn around in the story completely floored me. So Good!