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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Being pretty much raised and now working for the mafia has made Jasper a very cold man. Nothing seems to bother him much, and that’s why the moment he locked eyes with a nurse at the hospital parking lot and it shifted something inside him, that he took notice. Now, he is obsessed with her; and determined to find out everything about her. The only issue is the man that he owes his life to, wants a job done, and Jasper isn’t too keen on letting his little nurse out of his sight. Just when he thinks that maybe he is too much for her, he finds out that things aren’t always as they seem.
WOW! This is a hit out of the park! I will say it, this was almost a bit too much for me and that is saying something. Drama, danger, violence, and some really super hot spicy moments. I give this 4.5 stars.
He Hates Me kept me holding my breath at every page. Although I am a veteran to Isabella Sterling Books this is my first book by Rena Kent. And wow did I love it.
Jasper or Jas as he is sometimes referred to is possessive, cold and oh so very over-the-top jealous. Did I mention stocker?? He sets his eyes on our sweet Georgie or as he calls her a “pet“. These two will set your Kindle on fire with their dark and hot bedroom scenes.
It’s not your typical romance with flowers and whisper sweet nothings. This is an Oh my God, what the hell did I just read story! It will take you on a wild roller coaster ride. This book ends in a cliffhanger but the next book will be out in just a couple weeks.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Bloodcurdling is how intense Jasper and Georgina’s story is and I can’t wait for book 2 to come out so I can get my next fix.This is definitely on the dark side, but earns every bit of it’s 5 star rating.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is book one of two in the Hate & Love Duet and as such it does end on a cliffhanger. This set of books will not be for everyone. There is plenty of dark content here that will simply too much for some readers and outright triggers for others. If you have any doubts or concerns about reading this book it is my opinion that it might be best for you to forgo it all together. Now, as for someone that doesn’t mind taking a dip into the dark and disturbing, I thought that this was an intriguing read that definitely pushes boundaries and isn’t afraid to make you uncomfortable. Jasper and Georgina are complex and complicated characters. I wish that I could tell you if I liked them or not but to be honest, I’m just not sure at this point. Let’s just say I am left conflicted and that the jury is still out. I’m in the same position as far as my opinion of them as a couple. I can’t deny the attraction they share or that the chemistry between them is combustible. However, I also feel that there is a lot of codependency & toxicity to this pairing. I think that my biggest stumbling block as far as these characters and the relationship brewing between them is a lack of any real emotional connection between them. Lust, obsession and animosity run rampant but nothing deeper or softer makes an appearance. By the end of the book there is a glimmer of some possibility of it, so I can only hope that it grows as their story continues to unfold. The story line is sure to capture your attention though and keep you right on the edge with a potent blend of intensity, danger, violence, suspense, drama, tension, heat, turmoil and twists. So in conclusion, this wasn’t a homerun for me but I found it an enticing read that left me wanting to see how it all ends in book two. This is my freely posted sincere review.
IF YOU LOVE dark, twisted, mafia books, then THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU!!
These two authors did an amazing job bringing this story out for us to read. It was phenomenal.
The first scene had me pause because it was downright gritty, dark and so violent. But I read through my comfort zone and pulled my big girl panties on and powered on. This was such a twisted and brilliant mind f*ck, I could not stop, every page brought more desire to get into the mind of Jasper Cain and see what makes him tick.
Georgina/Georgie was quiet, and not very confident, the total opposite of Jasper in every sense of the word; but somehow, she was very much drawn to him and his character.
April 23rd is the conclusion of this riveting suspenseful and thrilling duet. And I am counting the days because I can’t wait until it hits my kindle and see how they will live through what’s coming, a war I suspect will be too violent for these two to fight alone!
One question lingers and I don’t know if Georgina will be safe from Jasper? Only He Hates Me Not will tell.
ARC graciously provided for an honest review.
Wow! Five stars. You got to read this book! It will catch you from the very beginning. The combination of Isabella and Rina is amazing. Jasper is a Psychopath stalker, Georgina is an innocent girl, but she has dark secrets. Jasper has set his sights on Georgina. This book takes so many twists and turns. I Can NOT wait for the next one.
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What a wild ride!! This story is crazy and intense. It will give you whiplash at times with the cat and mouse games that Jasper plays with his Petal. You never know exactly where this story is taking you, though you may have an inkling. I will tell you know you are probably wrong. The ending will have you reeling and wondering what clues you could missed and what more is to come.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Isabella & Rina are two of my favourite dark author writers, so the fact that they’ve joined forces has had me giddy with excitement for months, and even just the beginning of the book should be enough proof of why. Both authors have similar writing styles and twisted minds and the deeper you get into the story and the more you learn about the characters you’ll see exactly why this was a perfect match up.
Writing any book must be hard enough to get all facts and details lined up correctly from chapter to chapter, let alone 2 different authors writing 2 different characters, so it’s to be expected that the odd thing here and there would be missed, but as I read I barely noticed much. I was to engrossed, eager to find out what would happen next.
Both main characters have dark pasts, but have gone very different ways about handling those demons, but will they mesh or clash? Will she blossom like a flower or be crushed by his hands? Will he be able to let her in? These were all questions running through my head while devouring this book, do yourself a favour and find out for yourself.
The bombshell twists that get dropped within these pages will have your head spinning. Cannot wait for book 2 to find out how this plays out. Well done ladies.
Oh boy! What a ride this story takes you on! I so desperately want to hate Jasper Cain, he is extremely arrogant and self-opinionated but I just can’t, I do like him… I don’t like everything he does, however. He makes me want to know him more, know his inner secrets and desires. Likewise, I found Georgina Hill to be an interesting character too but one I connected with very quickly. Like Jasper, I found myself desperate to read more to discover her background after reading snippets.
This is a fast-paced story and one that hooks you in from the beginning and doesn’t let you go, its solid storyline is one where we only get hints of what is happening or about to happen with the ‘family’ legacy. As we discover more, gradually more pieces of the Jasper puzzle is revealed, all very intriguing too.
Great twists and turns to keep things interesting, well let’s face it- there isn’t a dull moment in the story! I am eagerly awaiting the second half of this duet.
Reviewer: Robyn
He Hates Me
He Hates Me is a twisted, gritty and dark romance.
Jasper has been given one task and as a hitman for the costas family, he’s unperturbed by his latest quest. That is until he has a chance encounter with the beautiful Georgina.
His obsession with her is all consuming and very dangerous but it’s a thrill that neither Jasper or Georgina want to give up.
There are half truths and untold lies and a whole catalogue of violence and raw emotion in this story. Not for the faint hearted!
The next instalment “He Hates Me Not” promises to delve deeper into the relationship between Jasper and his Petal and I cannot wait!
What worked for me:
-it was impossible to put down
-Jasper’s single minded focus on her was sexy
-their chemistry was electrifying
-there were laugh-out-loud moments
-the bedroom scenes were intense
-I enjoyed the cats’ existence
-I’m just dying for the second book in this duet
Holy sh*t this book! I was HOOKED from the very first chapter. I had a plan to pace myself, take my time and that went right out the window the second I started. This story was intriguing, intense, dark, steamy, dirty, HEART STOPPING and just downright addicting. I legit could not read fast enough. The authors did a phenomenal job building this story and keeping you guessing. The plot twist was GENIUS.
This book took me on one heck of an emotional roller coaster. I wanted to throw my kindle at the wall but at the same time cuddle up next Jasper. I know I make no sense now but wait until you read it!
Jasper and Georgina were PURE PERFECTION. Jasper right from the start had me hanging on every F***** up word that came out of his mouth. Georgina is girl after my own heart. I felt so connected to her character right from the start. The chemistry between Jasper Georgina was so hot is INCINERATED my kindle. Every time they were in the same room together you could almost feel the obsessive need between them. I loved every second of this dirty, depraved, heart gripping book. I cannot wait to read the second half of this duet. It pure necessity right now.
Not only is this book one of top reads of the year but it is my new favorite stalker romance EVER! 5/5 HEART STOPPING STARS!!!
5 FANTASTIC STARS!! Wow….what did I just read?!?! I devoured this delicious stalking story and oh how I loved everything about it. Jasper and Georgina will take you on one fantastic ride, so buckle up and listen. I am dying right one for book 2.
Oh boy! What a ride this story takes you on! I so desperately want to hate Jasper Cain, he is extremely arrogant and self opinionated but I just can’t, I do like him… I don’t like everything he does, however. He makes me want to know him more, know his inner secrets and desires. Likewise, I found Georgina Hill to be an interesting character too but one I connected with very quickly. Like Jasper, I found myself desperate to read more to discover her background after reading snippets.
This is a fast paced story and one that hooks you in from the beginning and doesn’t let you go, its solid storyline is one where we only get hints of what is happening or about to happen with the ‘family’ legacy. As we discover more, gradually more pieces of the Jasper puzzle is revealed, all very intriguing too.
Great twists and turns to keep things interesting, well let’s face it- there isn’t a dull moment in the story! I am eagerly awaiting the second half of this duet.
Addicting and Unpredictable…Wow, this was an intense dark book. I was captured from page 1 to the last page. Georgina, a nurse at a hospital captures the attention of Jasper, a killer for a crime family. Georgina lives a boring life taking care of her cats and staying under the radar of people in general except for a couple of girl friends. Jasper kills without conscious, no remorse, and as painful as he can deal out. Once these two get together, there’s sinful, scorching sex. And the twists it takes, I couldn’t believe what was unveiled in the last couple of chapters. I cannot wait for book 2.
OMG!!! what a rush!! I’m soo wound, just finished reading this edgy roller coaster of a ride thrilling story! Jasper is her stalker, Georgina is his stalkiee!
It’s maddening and thrilling all at once! I can’t wait for the completion of this duet!
Hats off to both the Authors!! I think they have a winner.
I reviewed a complementary copy of this book.
Obsession
What do you do when one look causes your obsession? How do you introduce yourself to her and then walk away after you kill her?
Jasper is the psychopath you secretly root for. You want him to be loved and see if it can change him.
Georgie is the typical shy on the outside girl with the hidden past. She appears to not have a backbone until she has to show it.
Another 5 star read can’t wait to see how the story unfolds in book two.
He Hates Me is the first book in the Hate & Love Duet. This dark and depraved stalker romance is filled with secrets, lies, jealousy, some unexpected twists and turns, suspense, mystery, violence, and intense sexual encounters.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
Received ARC from Author for Honest Review.
I Give this Book a True 5/5 Star Rating!
Cliffhanger(?): Abso-Forkin-Lutely Yes!!XD
Heat: 5/5, It’s Not Rushed!!! Thank Goodness! There’s Lots of It!
Drama: 4.5/5
Suspense: 5/5
Romance: Not There Yet! Honestly I’m On The Edge of My Seat with Anticipation!
Dark(?): 4/5 (For Me), This Will Be Darker to Other Readers.
Pacing: Not too bad, a little fast paced here and there but I didn’t mind at all cause it fits with the book.
No Spoilers in this Review!
I Simply Can’t Wait to Read Book 2!!
Completely Recommend This!
If you are looking for a dark and gritty romance with a suspenseful storyline complete with a sinfully hot albeit depraved anti-hero then you will definitely want to sink you teeth into this stalker mafia romance!
He Hates Me is an exhilarating and twisted romance that will pull you in from the first page and leave you gasping for air as you wonder just where these two authors are leading you. Jasper is one of those anti-heroes that you love to hate and/or hate to love. He is cold, calculating, and exceedingly possessive. Jasper finds himself inexplicably enraptured by the innocent, cat loving Georgina and what follows is an obsession that leads to things neither one anticipated.
It is not all unicorns and rainbows here. The anti-hero is just that, an anti-hero who is a tad unhinged, but also possesses hidden depths. The heroine is sweet, but is also multifaceted. There are many steamy scenes interspersed throughout the book and while their sexual encounters are anything but vanilla and most definitely not my cup of tea, I decided to keep an open mind.
This book has some heart-pounding moments and elements of mystery and suspense. There were a few startling surprises that kept me on my toes. One of them I had an inkling about and others were completely unpredictable. Overall, I found this forbidden romance to be a thrilling read with its interesting and unique characters, spellbinding twists and turns, and a brilliant writing style from these two authors. As this is book 1 in a duet, there is a cliffhanger, which means I can’t wait to sink my claws into the next book!