When addiction and obsession are confused with love, life becomes hazed.Book One:After Taylor Thompson receives an acceptance letter to a university an hour away, she can taste freedom. Her life is controlled by a small town and a strict father. When Taylor finds a local bar that’s hiring a waitress she applies and gets the position. However, one bartender leaves her questioning the acceptance of … questioning the acceptance of her new job.Hayze Clark, the bartender that keeps customers coming back. His dark eyes pierce through your soul, drawing you near. The tattoos bellowing down his arms and the scar lining his left eyebrow keep you at a safe distance; his carefree attitude lures Taylor in. At first she’s excited for the new, perfect distractions to pull herself from misery.The closer she gets, the more secrets are revealed, lies are told, and tears are shed. Their relationship falters and Taylor is left unsure if she’s willing to pick up the pieces of this broken guy.
Book Two:
After spending winter break away from Hayze, Taylor is certain she’s over him. The first day of spring semester starts and suddenly he’s everywhere. But he’s different, his temper is leveled, and he doesn’t spend his nights in bars.
With Hayze, not everything is so black and white. He still has secrets, and it doesn’t help that his friend mysteriously disappeared. With accusations pointing at him, odd things start happening, and Taylor is offered the chance of a lifetime.
Over the last year, she’s fought for him. She thought he could change, but the more time they spend together, she sees he still has the same tendencies. Whether it be with Hayze, or on her own, Taylor decides it’s time to put the past completely behind her and move forward.
Book Three:
He was addicted to her, and he wasn’t sure how dangerous that might be.
She could wreck him, but he had the power to take something so pure and twist it into darkness.
Hayze Clark has accepted the universe loathed him long ago. He was accustomed to covering his past and constantly anxious mind, with girls, drugs, and alcohol.
When Taylor Thompson comes stumbling into a bar, his core is shaken. For the first time in his life, he begins to question if what he is doing is right. He begins to develop feelings for her, and It appears she’s into him as well.
The problem is, she can’t know anything about his past. Instead of showing her how he really cares, he begins to lash out. Afraid someone will tell her the truth, he’s constantly on edge. With his odd behavior, and constant need to keep her at arm’s length, she begins to connect the dots, just as the unthinkable happens. When the truth comes to life, Taylor is left unsure that she, nor anyone else, can help him.
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A fantastic set of books that kept me totally gripped.
I loved the characters that were very well written and also loved the fact the third book was from his point of view.
A truly inspiring read that I will probably visit again and again at my leisure.
The Hazed Series Boxed Set by Brittany Tarkington
5 stars
This set blew me away! Leaving her overprotective family behind to go to school, Taylor meets Hayze, who has a story all his own, and its a roller coaster of emotions from beginning to end. This is a little dark and does deal with addiction but I’m ok with those things but others may not be.
I really was sucked into this series and a change of pace for me as of late, i will be reading more from this author, I just cant get my thoughts into words to do this justice.
I thoroughly enjoyed all three books in this series, In the first two books I bonded with Taylor as everything was told from her point of view but I was intrigued the most when the viewpoint switched in the third book to Hayze. I felt like I could understand him a bit better that way. I had a hard time putting these down as I felt such a bond with Taylor. I like that it’s realistic, and not just super happy go lucky all the time, that’s what I liked so much. It’s a brilliant story line. I look forward to more books from Brittany!
5 Stars!
This series was remarkable. The storyline was perfect and the characters, very well developed. I love that the first 2 books are told from Taylor’s point of view and the 3rd book is from Hayze’s point of view. Having 2 different viewpoints always makes for a more interesting story. It’s also nice to see what each character is feeling in different moments.
Hayze is a typical bad boy, he has a lot of baggage and tries to bury it all by sleeping around, drugs and alcohol, he just doesn’t care. Then he meets the one girl that makes life seem worth it and he starts to get scared that his secrets will all be revealed. He spends time lying to Taylor and hurting her many times, but everyone has their own problems to work through. It is very frustrating wanting Hayze to share his secrets with Taylor, I knew in my mind she would accept him through it all. These books are filled with so many ups and downs, addiction, obsession, lies, drama, it all came together for a perfect series. My heart ached so many times, but I love when a book can completely crush me. I could not put these books down and I highly recommend them to any romance lover.
The Hazed Series by Brittany Tarkington is a great story about two opposite personalities and the connection they forge.
I was intrigued by this series from the moment I read the blurb. I instantly knew I wanted to find out all about the secrets Hayze was hiding. Normally with a series like this I split it up and read something else in between each book. However with this series I found myself just continuing on through as I had to find out what was going to happen.
As I was reading the series I loved the fact that it was a YA college romance and yet it felt like so much more than that – deeper and more mature. It actually made the feelings the characters were experiencing more relatable.
This was a great series and a brilliant way to discover a new author.
The Hazed Box Set contains books 1-3 of the Hazed Series by Brittany Tarkington. I had never read any of Brittany Tarkington’s work so was unsure what to expect. OMG! I was taken on the most amazing of journeys.
This box set is unlike anything I’ve ever read. It’s definitely not a cute, sweet romance, far from it! It’s powerful, hard hitting and really gives you all the feels. You could correctly say that this is an opposites attract love story, but it has so, so much more than this. It deals with addiction and all the highs (no pun intended) and lows that go with dealing with addiction and obsession.
I adored both Taylor and Hayze but there were so many times that I wanted to slap them both and bang their heads together. Their story had me gripped from the very start, all the way through their traumatic journey, right up to the very end.
The parts of the book that were written from Hayze point of view (all of book 3 is as well as other chapters throughout) I found most harrowing. My heart truly broke for him on so many occasions. Deep down he just wanted to be loved and feel worthy of being loved.
I have read that there will also be a 4th book in this series and I cannot wait to read it.
This book had me glued to it from the first chapter. It is an easy read, but one where you will lose track of time because you want to know what happens next. Once I got to book 3 it made sense why the author kept the main guy character so vague. Being able to read both of the characters from each point of view in the book sets was refreshing without having to read a lot of repeat. The author did an amazing job, there were times I literally felt the anxiety radiating off the main female character. The ending of book two really left me surprised at the way it ended. The whole time you’re reading book 1, it’s almost like it’s setting up book 2 to end completely different. It’s a romance novel that you’ll want to be able to keep reading without interruptions. I give this book a five star for the simple fact that I couldn’t put it down.
“Hazed” has a great storyline! I felt like I was dealing with the dilemmas of both Taylor and Hayze. The timelines are a little scattered and confusing though. They eventually get cleared up, but the unclear skipping of time was a bit confusing. There were some twists that will definitely leave you wanting more! I would read again, and if there is a another installment I can’t wait to read it!
The Hazed Series Box Set by Brittany Tarkington
4 out of 4 stars
The Hazed series written by Brittany Tarkington is the first book that I have read by this author and it won’t be the last. This is a college romance with secrets, lies, obsession, and addiction all plays a part in this story. The characters are great and well written the plot is great.
Book one
Taylor Thompson life is controlled by a small town and strict father so when she receives an acceptance letter to a university an hour away from home, she can taste her freedom. When Taylor gets to campus, she finds a local bar that’s hiring a waitress she applies and gets the position. However, one bartender leaves her questioning the acceptance of her new job.
Hayze Clark, his dark eyes pierce through your soul, drawing you near. The tattoos bellowing down his arms and the scar lining his left eyebrow keep you at a safe distance; his carefree attitude lures Taylor in. At first, she’s excited for the new, perfect distractions to pull herself from misery.
The closer she gets, the more secrets are revealed, lies are told, and tears are shed. Their relationship falters and Taylor is left unsure if she’s willing to pick up the pieces of this broken guy.
Book two
Taylor spends winter break away; she is certain she is over Hayze. As the first day of spring semester starts and suddenly, he’s everywhere. They share classes, they work together, and now, unfortunately, they live together, Taylor finds herself kicked out f her dorm during the semester she has no where to go so she goes to Hayze and he welcomes her with open arms.
Taylor is determined to keep him at arm’s length, so she lays out the ground rules, but Little does she know, he has other motives for letting her stay.
He still has his secrets and not everything is black and white in his world. Will Hayze ever tell Taylor his secrets? Will his secrets destroy Taylor? Will living together make them or break them?
Book three
Hayze has accepted the universe loathed him long ago. He was accustomed to covering his past and constantly anxious mind with girls, drugs, and alcohol. When Taylor Thompson comes stumbling into a bar, he’s core is shaken. For the first time in his life, he begins to question if what he is doing is right. He begins to develop feelings for her, and It appears she’s into him as well.
He doesn’t want her to know about his past so instead of him showing her that he care’s he lashes out. He is afraid someone will tell her the truth, he’s constantly on edge. With his odd behavior, and constant need to keep her at arm’s length, she begins to connect the dots.
This was a great box set and I highly recommend it.
Tracy @tracym
The Hazed Series, what a roller coaster ride! The sparks between the two main characters Haze and Taylor are electric. The three books in this series were quick reads, I couldn’t wait to see what would happen next. All of the characters are real and familiar. These books will take you on a ride you surely will enjoy. I would recommend this series to those of you who love, a love story that is real, not a fairy tale full of rainbows and sunshine.
The Hazed Series Books 1-3 by Brittany Tarkington is the first books I have read by this author. I was not sure what to expect but I can tell you that I was blown away. Tarkington plot line follows a tight grip on the reader. The characters are complex and interesting. The subject of the three books is one of obsession and addiction. The series is based on a relationship between Taylor and Hayze. Taylor just received an acceptance letter to the college that is just far away enough to let her feel herself. Taylor has never been so free before, due to her strict father and small town. She applied for a job as a waitress in a local bar and that is where she meets Hayze. This is where the stories get interesting. In book one it was the initial introduction of Taylor and Hazye. Through books 2-3 it is about the relationship of Taylor and Hazye. The relationship has many different characteristics some healthy and some not so healthy. How will Taylor handle being away and on her own? What will become of Taylor and Hazye’s relationship? Will the skeletons come out of the closet or will they remain hidden from one another? Will Taylor and Hazye become a couple? You will have to read these books to find that information out.
The Hazed Series (Books 1-3) by Brittany Tarkington is a college romance with a bad boy. There are three books in one and each one is very emotive. With lots of secrets and lies, pain and suffering, broken hearts and hate, love and understanding. Brittany has done a great job in the world she has created and the characters draw you to them. There is the normal YA angst but with these two characters it goes way deeper. They each have their own demons to struggle with. The first two books are told in the female POV and the third book is told in the male POV.
Taylor has never been allowed to be a normal teenager girl. Her home life has been under the rule of a “preacher”, her father. Now she is in college and out of home she vows that no one will rule her with an iron thumb ever again. When she finds a job there is one person who could threaten her sanity and her heart. All she wants is for him to let her in but sometimes love is just not enough.
Hayze is one person all the girls want, but he is one and done. He has secrets that he won’t share, he draws you in and throws you away, but that doesn’t stop him from getting what he wants. When he sets his eyes on the new girl, his entire outlook on life changes. If only he could give up his ways but he won’t give up the one thing that makes him sane but drives him mad. As much as he realises he is no good for her, he can’t keep away, she is his obsession.
I really enjoyed this series as it wasn’t your normal YA romance college story. I just wanted to wrap Hayze up and sort him out. He wasn’t a bad guy he just has so much baggage to sort through. If you like college romance stories then you will love this one.
The Hazed Boxed Set by Brittany Tarkington. This is a new to me author and I absolutely loved this set of books!!!! There was definitely a lot of emotions going on, at times dark and full of emotional ups and downs. You will deal with addiction and obsession while going through this journey with Taylor and Hayze. Jump in and find out if their relationship will continue or not!!! I hope you will enjoy this as much as I did!! and I can not wait for more.
5 Star
The Hazed Series Boxed Set by Brittany Tarkington is a college romance of opposites attract. I found myself lost in the pages and couldn’t stop reading ,at times was hard to read due it being dark and just intense. You’ll be taken on a emotional rollercoaster ride ,my emotions were all over the place. Taylor and Hayze. These characters face issues that have them wondering where their lives and relationships will take them. This boxset and these stories are about obsession, addiction . She’s just starting college and getting away from a over protective and overbearing family member. He can get any woman he wants ,but he also has secrets . Hayze finds himself attracted to Taylor,can these have a relationship/ future together? Find out what happens next in this absolute must read boxset. I can’t wait to read more from this author.
The Hazed Series Boxed Set by Brittany Tarkington. This is a great College Series. Taylor Thompson has received an acceptance letter to a University an hour away and she is so happy. It gets her away from her strict father. Taking a job as a waitress at a bar introduces her to sexy, mysterious Hayze Clark. He’s the perfect distraction but it also opens up a can of mystery and lies. They take a break in book 2 but Taylor sees him everywhere and now he’s accused of something horrible. Taylor decides to move on. In book 3 Hayze is beginning to have real feelings for Taylor and he doesn’t know what to do with it. How can he make her his and keep his past from her? Read The Hazed Series to find out if Taylor and Hayze can beat the odds!
The Hazed Series Boxed Set
By Brittany Tarkington
5 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed reading the stories in this boxed set. They take you on a journey full of ups and downs just like a rollercoaster. There are raw emotions and situations that I found true to life. The characters face issues that have them wondering where their lives and relationship will take them. I enjoyed reading about the characters of Taylor Thompson and Hayze Clark. Taylor is a young woman who has just started college. She wants out from under the overprotective and overbearing nature of a family member. She has not had a lot of experience with life or relationships. Then she meets Hayze. Hayze is a young man who can have any woman that he wants. He also has secrets. He has found himself attracted to Taylor. Will a relationship between Taylor and Hayze work? Will secrets be revealed? What does the future hold for Taylor and Hayze? Read the stories in this box set. There are other characters that are introduced and interact with Taylor and Hayze. Some of them are friends and family and some of them are only out for themselves. Many of the characters in this book are likable. These stories have both conflict and romance. Don’t miss out on a set of stories that will hook you in and not let you go until the final page. I highly recommend reading them.
What a good series! From the onset, I anticipated liking the set but was truly unprepared for the intensity of this opposites attract storyline. Tarkington does a great job developing relatable, meaningful characters that resonate deeply and touch the reader emotionally. I felt connected to the main characters throughout the storyline. I really enjoyed reading these books and look forward to reading more from this author.
4 Stars
The Hazed Series Box Set contains Books 1-3 in the Hazed series Brittany Tarkington. This is a college romance- of opposites attract, good girl falls for bad boy- with secrets, lies, obsession, and addiction all playing a part in this dramatic story.
We meet Taylor Thompson who thought college would bring her the freedom she desperately wanted, getting her away from her incredibly strict father and the small town she called home. Getting a job as a waitress, introduces her to Hayze Clark, the sexy, tattooed, bad-boy bartender- who turns her world upside down. I won’t go into too much detail, as I don’t want to spoil it for you. But what follows was hard to read at times- in a nutshell it’s a little dark, intense, and confronting.
The characters are really well developed, but I just couldn’t connect with them like I wanted to, and I really can’t pinpoint why that was. The story (books) did hold my attention though, and I definitely don’t regret reading them.
The Hazed Series Box Set contains:
Hazed (Book #1)
Unfazed (Book #2)
Ruined (Book #3)
I am looking forward to seeing what Ms. Tarkington does next.
Thank you, Ms. Tarkington!
I enjoyed each of these books from the first to the last. This author created a series that takes obession and addiction, mixes them together to create a dangerous love or is it really love? The characters pulled me in right from the beginning and kept me engaged. Hayze and Taylor have great chemistry and bring the story to life. They bring drama and secrets that kept me turning pages. What will happen when said secrets are revealed? Is there a HEA in their future? I highly recommend this book.