USA TODAY bestselling authors Brooke Blaine and Ella Frank continue the story of sexy Fallen Angel rockers Killian and Levi in LUST. HATE. LOVE.As the sexy, charismatic bassist for world-famous rock band Fallen Angel, whatever Killian Michaels wants, Killian Michaels gets.Or at least that was the case until the band’s gorgeous new manager, Levi Walker, shot him down after a blistering first kiss.… after a blistering first kiss.
For Levi, managing these five guys is the opportunity of a lifetime, and he’s not about to let a case of sexual desire get in his way. He’s efficient, professional, and plays by the book. But tension simmers beneath Levi’s cool exterior every time Killian’s near, and soon enough the passion boils over, consuming them both.
As the Corruption tour takes them from country to country, a heated game of cat and mouse ensues. Levi tries to deny the irresistible pull of Killian’s seductive nature, but with an attraction as strong as theirs, it’s only a matter of time before the lust-filled hate turns to love.
LUST. HATE. LOVE. is the fourth book of the Fallen Angel Series and follows a new couple in the band. It can be read as a standalone or following ANGEL.
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REVIEW: 4.5 STARS
“With him, I’d be insatiable. I already knew that.”
Hands down, without a doubt, this is my favorite rockstar series by far. I cannot tell you the amount of feelings that escaped me while reading their story. The smiles, the sighs…..the undeniable attraction between these two? Oh gosh, but also the pain. The hearts on the line that seek their soulmate, that had me feeling the pull and the need. Ella Frank and Brooke Blaine will go down as my favorite writing duo. They nailed this entire series for me and I cannot be more happy than I am now.
“Being attracted to him was easy; it was the staying-away part that was difficult.”
Lust. Hate. Love. Such a fitting title for this book. So many emotions wrapped up in this one, and the fact that we had two alpha personalities – learning how to differentiate that give and take would have been my immediate wonder. But knowing they could fall into what was natural for them was amazing to witness. I mean, their chemistry? Woah. I knew Halo and Viper were HOT, but knowing this simmering lava-hot pull between Killian and Levi both being denied and being the proverbial carrot on a stick, I couldn’t help but smile and read with glee while they both fought and tempted the devil with their words. Killian, oh so freaking naughty!!! YUM!! Levi was powerless to Killian’s whispers in his ear and the sexual innuendos he doled out every chance he got. I cannot smile enough through my words to say how much I loved this story.
“When I look at you, I lose my ability to think.”
Gosh, their dynamic was actually atypical from what I’ve read before, so that gave me more to focus on and I loved that it was so different. The give and take was in equal parts and it was so neat to see it. What I found very relatable about them was the fact that they had their very real sides of emotion that were just theirs to witness between the two of them. I just loved them so much….I’m going to miss this band.
This kind of love between a couple is exactly why I like rocker books
These types of books are why I love reading new to me authors
This series is why…..I love reading.
With this story (and the whole series), I got to enjoy not only a love worth fighting for, but it also gave me a look into the world of misinformation and outward appearances – all things public figures have to contend with while trying to live some semblance of a normal life. Like, what do they consider “spare time” in this life they keep? I can’t even begin to imagine the pace rockstars manage. So many cities in just as many days? One day away from the grind and it probably feels like the best vacation ever – so imagining how everything is on constant fast forward for these guys, it didn’t honestly feel like it was a rushed story or relationship. I love that about Ella and Brooke’s words. The pace was constant, the flow was effortless, and the story was well thought out. It felt like this attraction took its time to manifest and grow into something worthy of their effort. It felt like Levi and Killian had time, yet it wasn’t quick enough because I wanted more of them together! I loved the internal battles, the mental and emotional ones they both fought. But I loved the reality behind their world too. I found it very easy to connect and fall in love with yet another rockstar couple in this series. I want MORE. More, I tell ya!! This can’t be over!! {{sniffle}}
–> This book was EVERYTHING I wanted in Killian’s and Levi’s story. However, with the series now over, I am so very sad. This is seriously my FAVORITE rockstar series. I only wish we could have gotten a separate story for Jagger, Slade and Imogen, but being able to see the crew in this book be a part of the love story in full was rewarding. I’m excited for more books to come, and you can bet I am going to read each book they put out. I honestly can’t get enough of their men…their stories. The love they share with me. They always give me the swoon-worthy reads that make my heart race, my lips curve up, and my sighs dreamy.
“I was wrong to think I’d ever be able to be around you and not fall completely and utterly in love with the man you are. ”
~BEE
4.5 Stars
We’ll finally get to hear Killian’s story!
First of all – the cover? YUM!
And then Kill’s story.
We already met the new band manager Levi and we immediately loved him for Killian.
And Killian is in insta lust/love/attraction with the new guy. Levi is kinda too – but he would never ever start something with someone he works for. Never (again)! Right?
Killian is not making it easy for the poor guy! LOL!
I absolutely adored this story.
We travel all around the world (or rather only Australia) on tour with the band and poor Killian is trying his best to get Levi to throw all his rules out the window!
I just loved reading this book!
Adorable, funny, rock-star-ish, sparky, sexy.
Perfect Romance! Perfect Epilogue!
ARC received for an honest review
Yaaaas!
I have been needing Killian Michael’s story since I started reading the Fallen Angel series, and it was worth all the wait.
Sigh… the title tells it perfectly. Levi and Killian have that insta-lust thing going on, with as slow burn before Kill can break down the professional walls that Levi is fighting to keep up.
I loved the lingering kisses, the lustful looks across the room, and knowing that the chemistry between them was going to blow the roof off the joint when they finally went all in.
Was great to see where Viper and Halo are at with their relationship, and how things played out with Jagger and Slade after their novella (I freaking loved the epilogue!)
I never want the Fallen Angel series to end
Killian Michaels is the hot, flirty, dirty bassist for Fallen Angel and he is used to getting whoever he wants. He is also usually the calmer, organized, voice of reason in the group. But one man is twisting him up in knots…and he is the one man that is keeping him at arm’s length.
Levi Walker is the band’s new manager. He is intelligent and efficient, but also charming, cocky, vibrant, and handsome. But he has rules that include not engaging in relationships with clients. So despite their chemistry and a shared kiss, he has enforced his rules ever since. And has made Killian more grumpy and irritable, and more determined to make him break his rules.
Watching the band members, Halo and Viper share their newfound love and lust just adds to the sexual tension. Killian is determined to tempt his way into Levi’s bed and hopefully his heart. But he is not the smoothest, and Levi is good at playing cat and mouse. The build-up is delightful and it is obvious that eventually they are going to just combust.
But when feelings get involved, fears and insecurities can complicate matters. They work in a high-pressure environment with a close-knit group that can be easily divided by tension and drama. And Killian and Levi are not the only ones with secrets.
This installment is insta-lusty, forbidden, snarky, sexy, and heartfelt. I really loved both Killian and Levi’s personalities and their chemistry together. I am glad we go to revisit this world and give them their full story, and also to see more with Halo and Viper, Slade, Jagger, and Imogen. They have such strong connections and passion, and I have loved seeing them find their soulmates to challenge them through these books. And their group dynamics are fun and humorous if they are not fighting over something and then they can be volatile. But it is all because they care deeply about each other. The epilogue brought it all together and made me smile.
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***5 ‘Let Me Be the One For You’ Stars***
These characters.
This book.
Hell, this series…
I’m sitting her all kinds of hopped up on happy because I freakin’ adored this book. I was totally invested in Killian and Levi from the start and loved every moment of the sweet, frustrating, smexy and swoon worthy journey and couldn’t have asked for more. Ok. That last part is a lie. I want more because I’m a greedy biyatch and really just want to spend a lot more time with these characters BUT as far as getting to that HEA…I’m a happy girl.
Killian and Levi. I adored Killian from the beginning. He may be the ‘mom’ of the group, ensuring that his wilder, more impulsive band mate don’t go too crazy, but he’s got this quiet confidence that draws you in and the kind of innate charm that will leave you swooning. And then there is Levi. I LOVED how comfortable he was in his own skin. He owned everything he was and I loved how he commanded everyone’s attention without breaking a sweat.
As for their journey to their HEA, calling it a cat and mouse game is the perfect way to describe it, and regardless of the frustration I was put through because of it, it was a lot of fun. I loved their bantering, the chemistry between them was intense and the genuine affection they had for each other was all kinds of heart melting. Unfortunately there were bumps in the road, and they were both equally responsible for them, but I loved how they finally got their shit together ~ with a little help from those who love them most~ and couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out for them.
I’m a #fangirl of both of these authors, whether they are collaborating or doing solo projects, because they make it so easy to get lost in the world and the unique characters they create and I end up wanting more time with them. And this book just reinforced that feeling. I loved getting to know Kill and Levi better, but I also loved hanging out with Viper, Halo, Slade, Jagger and Imogen and just seeing how their relationships have evolved and how much of a family they all are. This is, for all intents and purposes, the last of the series, and it makes me just a tinsy bit sad, but considering how both of these authors tend to have the majority of their books loosely connected to each other, I have no doubt this crazy crew will be mentioned in some way or form in upcoming books.
Note: This book can be read as a stand-alone, but I honestly believe it will be a lot more fun for you if you start at the beginning with Halo so you can truly appreciate these characters and the relationships they have with one another.
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Ella and Brooke. I can’t even begin to tell you how much I have fallen head over heels for Killian and Levi’s love story. The push, the pull, their chemistry….gahhhh….one of my top reads of 2019, hands down. The entire series is pure perfection; funny, hot AF, real, raw…I want to live with my boys, in their world forever!
Killian has been one of my favorite characters since Fallen Angel began, so I was thrilled to get my hands on his book! He’s smart and sexy, cocky and fun. He’s serious when he needs to be, often the level headed voice of the band. He’s not often taken aback, but when he meets Levi, the all-business new band manager, he’s captivated. Levi is definitely more than just a pretty face, taking the band’s success to another level. But he’s wary of his attraction to the hotter than he** bass player who tempts him daily. He’s been burnt mixing business with pleasure and has rules…rules that he longs to break. The emotional pull of this story is heartwrenching, and my heart bled for this pair.
Ella and Brooke write MM passion like no one else, and this story is everything I wanted for Killian! It’s a delicious treat in an amazing series of standalone books.
Gimme a minute here. **fans self and hoses down Kindle**
Okay, back in business . . . Gotta say, Lust Hate Love is my favorite of the fantastic Fallen Angel series. I absolutely loved Viper and Halo’s romance through the first three books in this series, but there was just something about Levi and Killian’s relationship that I knew would draw me in and not let go.
And I was right.
The connection—the spark—between Levi and Killian is palpable. That they were able to keep their attraction for each other under wrap for so long is a testament to their self-control. And their integrity. But once they could not deny their feelings any longer, their spark grew into a raging fire.
I absolutely loved Killian and Levi together. That they brought out the best in each other. That they loved just as intensely in between the sheets and out of them. They loved with all their heart and soul—something neither had done before. And it was scary. It was sexy AF. And it was absolutely beautiful.
I am crossing my fingers that someday a novella will pop up to update these beloved characters—Viper, Halo, Killian, Levi, and Imogen, Slade and Jagger, especially after that epilogue!
After reading Halo and Viper’s story in the first three books and then reading the novella about Imogen, Slade and Jagger I was not too interested in Killian’s story. I absolutely loved the first three books and even the novella was cute, but I felt like Killian never really drew my attention much. Now having read Lust Hate Love I can’t believe I ever thought that!! Levi and Killian were exactly what I did not expect and that made the story even more incredible.
Immediately I fell in love with Killian and how honest he was about what he wanted. From the moment he laid eyes on Levi he knew that he had to have him. Nearly 6 months later he is nowhere near getting closer to the stubborn and sexy band manager. All Killian must do is wear Levi down enough to let one emotion through, just one. If he can get Levi to see what Killian has been seeing for months, then Kill might have a chance to show Levi just how much he cares about him.
Levi isn’t stupid, in fact he is probably too smart for his own good. He notices the way that Killian has looked at him since their first meeting, but he can’t break his own rules. Never sleep with a client no matter how sexy said client is. With the way Killian has been acting since they shared that one kiss in Savannah, Levi knows now it is going to be even harder to resist the rock god. After all, his rules are in place for a reason and if he were to break those, he could be back in the same situation he was years ago.
As Killian and Levi explore not only their chemistry but their feelings, emotions are high, and Levi can’t seem to let go of the one mistake in his past that could mean a tragic end for not only their relationship but his career. Killian will stop at nothing to get Levi to see that he is nothing like the guy who hurt him years before but when one mistake is made by Killian could this mean the end for the relationship that just barely got started?
Like I said before the book was even over Ella Frank and Brooke Blaine had me 100% in love with both guys. I couldn’t have asked for a better ending of this story if I tried because we not only got Levi and Killian’s ending, we got to see what the start of the future looked like for Halo, Viper, Imogen, Slade and Jagger.
I do have to say holy shit for the ending with Imogen, Slade and Jagger. At the ending of the novella, I just thought it was going to be a fun night but of course Frank and Blaine never cease to surprise me.
I have been looking forward to reading Killian’s story ever since he was first introduced in the first book of this series … He has been my favorite character since the beginning and I couldn’t wait to find out more about him and wants and needs…
Well… I found out about his wants and needs pretty fast because what Killian wants more than anything is Levi… the band’s new manager and total hottie 😛
Too bad Levi is trying to be a professional and not giving Levi the time of day.
Levi is not one to give up that easily though, and so begins a pursuit to win over the man’s heart … and get in his pants.
These two were definitely “steaming” hot together, even though it did take some time for Levi to see the light and give in.
There really isn’t a lot of angst in this one and I am gonna be honest… I could have done with a bit more. That said, I am a bit of an angst-junkie, so I love it when authors toy with my emotions, I am weird that way 😉
What you will get, however, is a ton of sexual tension, some lovely sweetness and plenty of sexy times!!
And for the Halo and Viper fans…no worries, they get plenty of “screentime” in this one as well. Though, they weren’t my favorite people, with the way they acted at times.
This one can be read as a stand-alone, but I myself advise starting with the first book. It will make things a bit more clear and you will enjoy reading this one more.
What an awesome conclusion to an AMAZING series! Ella and Brooke have done it again !
Killian and Levi were something else. I was happy to hear they were getting a book and I had no idea what to expect.
From the moment they met, you felt the chemistry between them. I love the fact that Killian was determined to get him no matter what 🙂 Levi is so guarded due to past experiences, and he’s determined to keep it only professional. One kiss…changes everything. Does Killian get what he want? Does Levi let his guard down? We’re in for one hell of a story
We of course see the rest of the guys and it was great! Viper and Halo will always be my babies 🙂 Slade and Jagger…oh those 2… I loved everything about this book 🙂
Eventhough, I’m sad to see the series end, I enjoyed the ride. I can’t wait to see what these ladies have in store for us next!
5 Stars
Good lawd! Nobody writes male/male romance like Ella Frank and Brooke Blaine! I didn’t think this series could get any better, then bam! They hit us with Killian and Levi.
These two are so freaking hot, they will melt your dang kindle. You can cut the sexual tension between these two with a knife its so thick. Levi is determined to keep things stricty professional, because he never breaks his rule to get involved with a client. Ehhh, wrong! Killian is out to prove that rules are made to be broken, and let me just say they are deliciously broken if you know what I mean Lust Hate Love is the perfect way to describe the relationship between these two. Another great addition to this already fabulous series!
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I adore Killian! He’s intrigued me since he made an appearance in A Little Bit Like Desire. He was so deep and down to Earth that I needed to know his story! I was overjoyed when I found out he was headlining this book!
Levi is a bit uptight, very intelligent, and oh so proper and bossy… he’s PERFECT for Killian!
They have a beautiful love story that was a thrill to read. One of those can’t-put-the-book-down-even-though-I-must-feed-my-family kinda books. Love those!
4.5 stars
Heat Level: 4
Wow! The angst, chemistry, and steam! A smashing end of a series!
This was the first of the Fallen Angel books I’ve read and I loved it. I loved Killian and Levi. There was so much chemistry and passion between these to and the build-up had me on edge, OMG. Once they finally came together they set the pages on fire!!! I loved their back and forth and easy camaraderie they seemed to have. I could feel their passion and love and thought they were well matched in banter, brains and sex appeal. They’re just plain perfect together!
I’m really intrigued by Halo and Viper now and need to go back and read the other books ASAP! I’d also love more of Slade, Imogen, and Jagger. They seem like a cheeky, trouble stirring trio; I’d love to know more about these guys!
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Lust Hate Love is finally here and it was so worth the wait! I’ve been dying for Killian’s story and Blaine and Frank gave him the perfect love story! The book is a complete standalone but I highly recommend reading prior books to truly enjoy the series the right way. Either way, you’re going to love Killian and Levi and the rest of Fallen Angel!other
I absolutely loved watching Killian and Levi fall in love. The hot rocker and the stoic manager were the perfect compliment to one another. Both alpha males, these two oozed chemistry and charisma. The build-up to their coupling was slow and the push and pull was perfectly written. And when they finally got together? Electric! Your Kindle will sizzle with the sexiness between these two! Blaine and Frank wrote the perfect love story for Killian and Levi and I’m already missing them. If you love M/M stories, DO NOT miss this tantalizing tale!
What do you say when you fall in love with every member of a band plus their manager? You say that authors Ella Frank and Brooke Blaine know how to write one hell of a book. Lust. Hate. Love. held me captive from beginning to end. I have not yet stopped swooning over Killian. The relationship between him and Levi is just like the title describes, Lust. Hate. Love. The build-up between these two is like watching a pot boil. You start out with a slow simmer and then the next thing you know, your pot is almost boiling over. With all five members of Fallen Angel appearing throughout the book, I was in my rock star glory! Did I forget to mention Imogen, the lead singer’s sister? I did indeed because her storyline takes this book to the next level and holy shiitake mushroom be prepared.
Halo, Viper, Killian, Slade and Jagger you have me as your lifetime groupie and I could never get enough of you and your beautiful, sexy manager Levi.
Love Hate Lust, the final book in the Fallen Angel series and what a great story it was. The title of the book alone is a prelude to what you can expect while reading this book and it did not disappoint. Once again Ella and Brooke have not disappointed and created a story that not only entertained, but also was well written and very captivating. What a way to end a series and in true Ella and Brooke style wishing that the series didn’t have to end.
The give and take between Killan and Levi was great. It created an environment that was filled with a whole lot of sexual tension and chemistry, yet you can still feel the love that they have for each other. Levi was so determined not to fall for Killan charms all the while there he was still falling in love with him. Then you have Killan determined to show Levi that he’s just perfect for him., and loving him would be good for them. Then bumps in the road for these two on their way to finding their Happily Ever After was definitely necessary and created masterfully by Ella and Brooke. The love was so evident between these two and then the sprinkle of all the other characters and couples created a story that you never wanted to end. I would definitely recommend that this book, and definitely this series is a must read.
I absolutely loved this book. I have been dying to read Killian’s book since Halo, the first book in the Fallen Angel series. Although I love all of the guys of Fallen Angel, Killian is my absolute favorite and have been on pins and needles waiting for his and Levi’s book. Let me just tell you that Ella Frank and Brooke Blaine did not disappoint. Lust. Hate. Love. is the absolute perfect title to describe Killian and Levi’s relationship. These two went from lusting after each other to hating each other, but not really, as a way to coverup the feelings they were having for each other, esp Levi, who was fighting his feelings for Killian with everything he had in him, to loving each other in the most perfect way. I laughed with, shouted at and wanted to strangle these two, esp. Levi, because he just refused to believe Killian was true, to help them get to their HEA!! All I have to say is thank goodness for Viper!! Love that big mouth and hot headed guy.
Although you don’t have to read the series in order to read this book, I highly suggest that you do, because it will truly help you understand these guys and their relationships, and not to mention the series is just fantastic. Lust. Hate. Love focuses on Killian Michaels, the gorgeous level-headed bassist for Fallen Angel, who also has the role of keeping the guys on track, and Levi Walker, the sexy no nonsense brand new manager of the band, who also has a flair for the colorful, and their journey to their HEA. Their story is a real rollercoaster of a ride filled with laughter, anticipation, and love…one you aren’t too sure is going to end in an HEA. The sexual chemistry between these two is beyond off the charts. All in all these two are perfect for each other.
Lust. Love. Hate is yet another wonderful collaboration between these two talented writers. I am sad to say that I hate that Killian’s book is the conclusion to the Fallen Angels series, because I absolutely love this band and these guys and their antics and their journeys toward happiness and love. Hopefully these guys will pop up in other books by these two ladies, but even if they don’t I just have to say thank you for this wonderful series. I enjoyed every minute of it.
Lust. Hate. Love is the fourth book in the Fallen Angel series and what a book it was! This was definitely my favorite book in the series. It was very well written with strong characters you can’t help but to love and it will keep you captivated from that sexy cover to the very end when you never want it to end.
I’ve always been fascinated with Killian, the sleek and sexy bass player of Fallen Angel, and I was super excited to hear that we were finally going to get his story. This book revolves around Killian and Levi. As a member of the worldwide famous band, Fallen Angel, Killian is used to getting whatever and whomever he wants, until the band’s manager, Levi, rejects him. The sexual tension and chemistry between these two were off the charts.
I always enjoy the effortless writing style of Ella Frank and Brooke Blaine. You never have any idea where one author finishes and the other takes over. This romance duo always manages to captivate me and draw me into the amazing stories they seamlessly weave together. I cannot wait to see what they have in store for us next!
4.5 stars
With the teaser of an unforgettable kiss between Killian and Levi at the end of Angel, I’ve been waiting patiently for their story. When Lust Hate Love was dropped to my Kindle, I cannot wait to see how the arrogant Rock God persuade the enigmatic new band manger to break his own rules with him. I was not disappointed as I was consumed back in the Fallen Angel world.
The insta-attraction between the two was evident but Levi had his reasons to fight and resist the biggest temptation. The writing duo was so talented in building the sexual tension between the couple with lustful looks and stolen kisses. The pushing and pulling were like sexual foreplay and it was built so high and intense, you knew that when the characters finally come together it would be explosive and off the charts hot.
I loved Killian and Levi’s bantering and genuine affection for each other. I was smitten by some swoony and sweet moments that they shared. However, their path to their HEA was not all rainbows and unicorns. Fortunately, they have a bunch of love ones on their sides to help them navigate through the bumps.
I was surprised and sadden with the perfect epilogue. It was unusual to get such a complete closure to the characters because the ladies often leave some room for future opportunities. I cherished the time to hang out with Viper, Halo, Slade, Jagger and Imogen and see their relationship evolved. It really felt like an ending to the Fallen Angel series. However, with the writing duo’s tendency to loosely interconnect their books, I know it’s possible that we might get a glimpse or a quick update of the crew in the future.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance complimentary copy of this book. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.