Once upon a time, there was a monster.When the night falls, he comes out to harvest souls.He’s silent and invisible —no one notices when he strikes then retreats to the shadows.Our paths shouldn’t have crossed, but they do.One day he sees me.Then he can’t unsee me.Once upon a time, there was a monster, a killer, a devil.My stalker.This is book is a dark stalker romance and contains dubious … stalker romance and contains dubious scenes.
He Hates Me is part of a duet and is NOT standalone. The entire duet will be released two weeks apart.
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This is one hell of a sexy and steamy read!!! I never really loved stalkers before, but damn did Jasper changer my mind. I LOVE him!!! Jasper and Georgina are made for eachother, the authors did an excellent job with both characters. At first Jasper thought that he just needed to get a taste, but it was love at first sight!!! God I LOVE the chemistry between Georgina and Jasper and I can’t wait for Book 2 for the conclusion of their story!!!
An ARC was received in exchange for and honest review!!! Thank you!!
FIVE UNEXPECTED STARS for Georgina and Jasper!
This book was a total surprise for me!
When I started reading the book, I didn’t know what kind of story I expected, but for sure, it wasn’t near what had happened in this book.
“He Hates Me” is an extremely dark and mind-blowing book that will occupy your mind and for every page, you read, you’ll need more and more answers.
Jasper is a male character you would not like to meet in real life.
He is a killer who kills people without a blink.
And he is also Georgina’s stalker.
Georgina is a female character who at first seems like an ordinary woman who likes her privacy and her cats.
But, she has her own secrets and demons.
Jasper and Georgina’s relationship isn’t healthy, but in some twisted way it works.
I can’t wait for the second book in this duet “He Hates Me Not” to find out what will happen the next!
If you like Rina and Isabella’s books and you’re also looking for something darker, then this is the book for you!
The duo smacks the goblet with a powerful entry and an even shocking cliffhanger. This book is unlike any other stalker books I have ever read. And the fact that I enjoyed it in my quarantine period was more than saying how much I loved this beauty. Jasper, oh Jasper. Only if you were mine. He’s crazy, narcissistic and completely nutjob who has his own secrets and only one target now that he has seen his forbidden fruit. But this man has only one rule: NO RULES!
Even if I wish to flatter this story, I couldn’t. You need to feel the emotions to completely understand the story’s depths. It was PHENOMENOL! Kudos to Starling and Kent for a powerful punch this year.
Dark, intense and thrilling… He Hates Me is the first installment in the HATE&Love Duet and it is the kind of book that sucks you in from the first pages and doesn’t let go until you finish it. The situations presented are not for the faint of heart, there are a lot of triggers in this story, but the rawness of it makes it impossible to put down.
Jasper and Georgina together are like a tornado. Their relationship isn’t healthy but somehow works perfectly for them. She craves the darkness and Jasper is willing to fulfill every fantasy. Georgina becomes his obsession, and a killer with an obsession can be dangerous.
The plotline is intricate and the mystery is beautifully woven into the story. The angst level is high and the intensity and chemistry between the protagonists are off the charts. The characters are brilliantly portrayed. Japer is the kind of man you want to hate and run away from but the magnetic pull of his persona keeps you captivated, and Georgina may seem sweet and innocent but deep down she’s far from it.
Wickedly dark and twisted, this book is a rollercoaster of emotions. I need to know more and can’t wait for the next installment.
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
Rina Kent is the queen of anti-heroes and she teamed up with Isabella Starling to bring us one hot AF anti-hero in Jasper Cain! And let me tell you, I love Jasper freaking Cain! He gives hate to love him an all new level.
He Hates Me had me hooked from the very first page. I mean talk about starting with a bang, this book does! We are immediately introduced to the monster he is, and I knew I loved him! Jasper Cain makes me want to find myself a stalker. And I’m not even sorry! Georgina Hill has a past that has made her this lonely person going through life. It’s gave her a strength that she needed. I do believe without it this book would not have been as good. These two had an attraction that was out of this world. I loved Jasper and Georgina together so much.
He Hates Me is a phenomenal, dark, twisted, stalker romance that has left me needing more! I loved every second of this deliciously thrilling book. Jasper Cain will definitely be one of my favorite Hs. His alpha, obsessive, dark personality speaks to my black heart. I cannot wait for He Hate Me Not! 5 dark, twisted stars for Kent Starling and He Hates Me.
Rina Kent and Isabella Starling did a great job on this story. He Hates Me had a strong plot, it was filled with many emotions. The story was written well, it was a great start to this Duet. Jasper and Georgina were strong characters. Their journey wasn’t an easy one, it was a rollercoaster, it had many ups and downs but they were drawn to one another. I’m looking forward to reading more of their journey.
Wow, what a read this was!! This is not for the faint hearted by any means…. it is dark, intense, violent and dirty with dub/con, so be warned before dipping your toes in this pond!!
Jasper is an assassin for mob boss Lucio Costa, he feels he owes Lucio as he was rescued as a teenager, so he has been himself top dog at killing for Lucio. Jasper never stays in one place for too long, never does relationship, and is committed to doing whatever Lucio wants.
Georgina is a nurse at the local hospital, she has been brought up in foster homes all her life, and has flashbacks to dark and terrifying times she can’t remember. She is quiet, has a couple of nurse friends and 2 cats at home in her apartment and hardly ever goes out. She has a darker side which no one knows about, dark sexual fantasies which she keeps under wraps and is ashamed of.
Jasper sees Georgie at the hospital whilst on a job for Lucio, he sees her give another nurse a fake smile, and it smitten by her and wants to know her story, if she is hiding something. He becomes her stalker, he is obsessed with her but isn’t sure whether to find out more and have her once or just kill her and move on. But the once is not enough, as Georgie’s dark side comes out to play, and ‘Petal’ as he calls her turns into his Pet as he uses her desires against her.
There’s a massive twist at the end of the book that you just didn’t see coming that alters everything going forward.
This certainly kept me riveted, but I don’t know whether I like the characters or not. Jasper is quite a nasty character, he is abusive with Georgie, their connection is based on their darker desires, lust and depravity, not love, so it’s difficult to get their connection. Georgie just can’t help giving in to her base desires around Jasper, the more dark, dirty and depraved the harder she falls. So I am very interested to see where book 2 will take us.
If you like a dark and twisted read that will push your boundaries, this is for you.
DARK, TWISTED & SMOKING HOT!
HE HATES ME took me on one hell of a ride. I have whiplash from all the twists and turns in this storyline. SO BLOODY GOOD!… I didn’t see any of that coming. Can’t wait to read book two.
Highly recommend if you love dark romance. Not giving anything away. It’s one of those books you need to read and experience for yourself.
Stalker with a difference, at this moment I’m not sure who I want to smack, Jasper and Georgina both have issues, and their issues are getting bigger, the obsession with each other is becoming dangerous. Oh wow this gave me shudders in a dark creepy way, I cant wait for more . I voluntarily reviewed this book.
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Calling all dark and sinful minds, you are going to loooove this book!
To be honest I was kind of unsure about going into one with the stalker aspect involved as I hadn’t read anything like it before. But this book truly blew my mind. The intensity level of how dark, kinky and twisted this story was WOWed me. There was also an element of mystery that had me wanting more which I just loved.
Jasper and Georgina just draw you in, you want to know more about them, why they think the way they do. Their chemistry… I’ll tell you now, you aren’t ready. It is spicy!
When going into read this book, do it with an open mind, because for me there was definitely a few WTF moments. In saying that, I read this whole book in one sitting and that ending left me needing the next book ASAP.
This story is filled with extreme mafia drama – it has deviant, sinful and somewhat depraved scenes but I’m excited to see more between the two characters in book 2!
Rina Kent always has me coming back for more with her writing. This was my first Isabella Starling book but I can tell you right now I’ll be adding all of her books to my tbr! Such an amazing collaboration with these two authors, the writing was incredible!
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He Hates Me “Hate & Love duet #1”
Release Date: April 9th
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This was my first read by Rina Kent and Isabella Starling and lemme tell you, it definitely won’t be my last.
This book is the first book in the ‘Hate & Love’ duet. It tells the story of Jasper and Georgina.
Jasper is the assassin of a well-known mafia family the Costa Family. He gets the job done, no matter what he’s asked to do. He kills, he tortures, he slaughters. He does everything.
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It started when Lucio Costa saved his life when he was just a kid, now Jasper feels indebted, and as a way of being appreciative he does all the dirty work that needs to be done.
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Georgina works as a nurse in a hospital, she mains a really boring life. She has two cats that she spoils to no end. Her friends are her two workmates Dinah and Katya, other than that she has nothing else going on her life. Someway somehow, Jasper sees her and he is instantly obsessed by her.
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I loved how it all went down; it was like watching a lion preparing to attack his prey.
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I was so intrigued by Jasper he was scary in a way but also fascinating. And oh Georgina, what a delightful surprise she was. She looked like an innocent and pure woman, but was she that innocent?? Well, you have to read the book to know the truth.
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And that plot twist!! WOW just WOW. Thank god the second book won’t take that long because I can’t wait to find out what’s gonna happen next.
This book! This book was amazing! It was dark and intense and involved a creepy stalker!! I couldn’t put it down! I read it all in one sitting! It did end on a cliffhanger so I need the next book like now!
I love dark, I love crazy and I love psycho creepy stalker (most days I worry about myself lol) Jasper was all this times 10!!! He was so intensely unhinged that even I was like woah but I couldn’t get enough of him and Georgina’s story. She was so sweet and I was surprised by her little quirk but made her all the more likable. The push pull and intense chemistry was definitely explosive and I can’t wait for the next part of this duet!
What a roller coaster ride. This book does end on a cliffhanger and I cannot wait for the next book. Jasper and Georgie have a very twisted relationship that’s only getting started. I voluntarily read an arc of this book
Oh my word. Rina and Isabella melted my panties with this book! Jasper is one dark and dirty mofo. He consumes, he dominates and he is one twisted man. Georgie has no chance surviving him! This duo has taken this stalker romance to another level. I have no words to describe how dark and delicious this story is! Read it! I dare you! You won’t regret it and I can guarantee you will be captivated from the opening pages! Jasper is fire!!
These authors did an absolutely amazing job writing this story together. This is the first book in Jasper and Gerogina’s duet. When he first lays eyes on her hes instantly obsessed and I just could not put down at all. It has so many twists and turns that had me on edge, needing more and completely addicted. I truly can not wait for the next part.
Be prepared y’all! He Hates Me by Rina Kent and Isabella Starling will have you gasping, leaving your mind-blown and jubbled. Questioning the boundaries of what you thought you liked or would deem okay. Wondering, How did that even happen?! Lol Did I just fall for a hit man, assassin with a super jealous alpha-protective streak? I mean, it’s possible if he’s as gorgeous as Jasper Cain, that is.
Raw, gritty and full of violence, lies and obsession. This is a story of complete opposites attracting, that turned out meant for one another, somehow they just fit, y’all !!
Jasper the devious devil the stalker, the hit man. Georgina, his little “Petal” as he called her, the beautiful introverted ER nurse, who loved only a select couple of friends and her cats and hid a secret affinity for the most extreme hard core adult films.
So as the blurb states this a stalker romance, however not gonna lie, after one look at Georgina, Jasper becomes the stalkery-ist, stalker that ever stalked! It is disturbing how up into her stuff he gets all the time, IDC how cute you are Jasper Cain. You are creepy!
Now this book definitely is pretty dark, I like dark SO if you do too, dark you shall get. It is full of violence, suspense, murder, and blood. Hey it’s Mafia! It’s also super hot, possessive and banging in the bedroom. He pushes her out of her comfort zone in a way that’s violent, raw, rough, gritty and dominating but she wants what she’s secretly been fantasizing about and he gives her exactly that!
So, If you are looking for a dark and sinister story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With unexpected moments to keep you guessing and then a twist you couldn’t have even begun to have predicted. Then this first part of this amazing new duet by Rina Kent and Isabella Starling is your next read, and read it you MUST!
*I voluntarily reviewed an advanced complimentary copy of this book!
Cr8zysockbookblock blog wrap up for this book!
– Stunned and Speechless!! Prepare for action, secrets , suspense, angst, blood, tears,sexual dominance, revenge, and lies! Unexpected twists and turns around every corner. I can’t wait for more!
-SMOKIN HAWT. Delicious, Dirty, and Dominant for Damn Sure!! Cliffhanger Warning- CLIFFHANGER! Holy moly these cliffs are gonna steal my sanity one of these day’s y’all.
Trigger Warning-This book is a Mafia romance and does have some pretty graphic scenes that could be considered triggers for some, as well as sexually dominant scenes that could be bothersome to some that prefer more Vanilla. If you have concerns you can PM for more information.
Goodness me- Isabella Starling is the QUEEN of dark, erotic and thrilling stories- girl can write some seriously dark and kinky stories, and paired with Rina Kent, we know we’re going to get a possessive, cold, and slightly demented alpha anti-hero saying all the dirty things.
But, this story is more than just team but a more complex tale of possession and obsession, a mystery, and even more complexly about self-acceptance- embracing your tastes and interests, even if they might seem odd or even twisted to others. And boy, do both of our characters have some twisted kinks.
Jasper is an assassin for the Costa mafia- and he stubbles upon Georgina (his Petal) post-mission at random- but he is immediately obsessed with her, and begins invading her life, first via stalking and then by actually meeting her. He sees something intriguing in her- drawn to her eyes and by the fake smile and persona she exudes. As Jasper slowly reveals more of himself, Georgina starts to learn more about herself and her interests- both drawn to and repulsed by her kinks and in a love-hate push and pull with Jasper, who wants to own and possess her. Mind games ensue, we have an interesting twist (you see it coming a bit), lots of kinky and dark steamy times, and two characters who are soulfully connected, from their own traumatic childhoods to their fiery passion for each other. Both authors do an incredibly job of creating interesting and dynamic characters that we just don’t quite understand but are somehow rooting for.
I loved Georgina- she’s not a doormat but she’s submissive and puts up with some pretty dark stuff rom Jasper, but she’s also real, somehow vulnerable and strong all at once. I also LOVE her cat lady tendencies (#fellowcatlady)- and the jokes about this and the general descriptions of her cats had me chuckling. And Jasper is deliciously dark- he’s ominous, he’s unhinged, he’s brutal and possessive and a bit psychopathic, and I am here for it. (and so is Georgina)
I do love a good push-pull relationship, but I will admit at the end I was ready for this pattern to break a bit- perhaps to see a bit more open affection (we do see some, and it is clear they both care about each other, even though there is a lot of emotional whiplash)- I’m ready for Georgina to stop fighting herself, and I want Jasper to open up a bit more to her. I don’t ever expect him to be soft, but I loved when he is both possessive and controlling but also still tender- more of that! I’m excited to see some new dynamics, hopefully, play out in book 2! Not to mention I’m excited to find out what this means for the twist!
FAIR WARNING- triggers abound in this. We have some brutal gore/violence, dubious consent, rough fantasies, lots of kinks, the slut/slave concept, etc.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I pretty much knew what I was getting myself into when I decided to read He Hates Me.
First I want to say that I love both these authors and together they definitely make a great dark duo. They definitely do think alike and their collaboration was phenomenal to say the least.
I like my dark books very dark, depraved, scandalous and all the evil things you can possibly think of. Jasper and Georgina sure brought on that fire that I was looking for.
So many turns that I didn’t know which way this story was going next! Talk about hyperventilating not knowing what to expect. This certainly has reached my high level of expectations when it comes to dark reads. I am so looking forward to the next book because I NEED ANSWERS NOW!!
A great book that will certainly have you sitting at the end of your seat and not want to put your kindle down even for a minute!
It’s a miracle I have finished this book with some of my sanity intact. Because He Hates Me by Isabella Starling and Rina Kent pushed and pushed my boundaries till I feel I have none left. This is the most twisted story I have ever read. This is darkest of the dark romance. This is unapologetically filthy and brings out the monsters hiding in my fantasy.
Jasper Cain is dangerous. A merciless killer for the reigning mafia king. He is colder that Antarctica. He doesn’t have normal emotions. His enjoyment comes from watching people bleed to death, from torturing people and from breaking people. Georgina, the shy nurse living a boring life becomes his obsession and he becomes her stalker. But she is not exactly the sweet innocent girl everyone knows of. She has a traumatic past and she craves some filthiest fantasies. And Jasper is the man ready to fulfill her nightmares. What is the heartbreaking and earth shattering secret between them? What will happen when they both remember things they shouldn’t have?
My first thought while reading this book is- I NEED HELP. I mean there should be nothing appealing about a story where a man stalks a woman, forces her to do despicable things, does deviant things to her body and basically take over her life with violent determination. And there lies the credit of these two incredible writers. They spinned this into an angsty intense romance. Must be something dark magical because I cannot explain you the attraction of this story. Georgiana is not a door mat. She is not a weak person. She is owning her darkest wishes and most deviant fantasies. She knows what she likes is not considered normal and only someone cruel and edgy like Jasper can give her what she craves. She does fight the magnetism. Like me, she tried to tell herself that she shouldn’t want something so debasing or dirty. But heart wants what it wants. They have this infuriating, confusing, unsettling and terrifying chemistry that makes perfect sense. And I am still fuming over that cliffy because I am literally going crazy! How did the authors leave me with that little secret?
Don’t read He Hates Me if you are searching for a sweet and nice romance. But definitely read this book if you recognise and understand that love comes in all shapes and forms. And this is one blood stained, tear soaked and adrenaline fuelled love story.
Received ARC for honest review