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With Hate, I Do
She crosses her fingers as she says “I do.”
I grip her waist like I’ll never let go.
She thinks this marriage is fake.
That she can outlast me.
That hate will keep her safe.
She’s wrong.
I bought her company.
Now I’m buying her soul — one kiss, one vow, one ruined whisper at a time.
She wants two years and freedom.
I want forever and her on her knees.
And I always win.
Read on for enemies-to-lovers heat, fake vows with real filth, obsession in a tuxedo, and a billionaire who marries his rival just to make her beg. HEA Guaranteed.
I grip her waist like I’ll never let go.
She thinks this marriage is fake.
That she can outlast me.
That hate will keep her safe.
She’s wrong.
I bought her company.
Now I’m buying her soul — one kiss, one vow, one ruined whisper at a time.
She wants two years and freedom.
I want forever and her on her knees.
And I always win.
Read on for enemies-to-lovers heat, fake vows with real filth, obsession in a tuxedo, and a billionaire who marries his rival just to make her beg. HEA Guaranteed.
217 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 14, 2025
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April 17, 2026
The story has potential and I was able to read the whole of it. But, it reads like it was written by two authors that didn't communicate much with each other. Perhaps that is because that's what happened. The story starts out with Marcus wanting to take over Turner Textiles a company that is in dire financial straits after being in business for a hundred years. A family business. So why is Sofia's father referred to as Mr Chen? Was the business named for someone else? Then in the second chapter Sofia's father is referred to as James Turner. Well which is it? In that chapter members of the board suggest a business liaison that includes Marcus marrying Sofia for the optics with a traditional Japanese company with which his company wishes to do business. But after they attend a gala the very same board members start asking questions about when they met and throwing up questions about the authenticity of the relationship. Since they encouraged this as a business decision in the previous board meeting it makes no sense for them to question the origins or authenticity of the relationship in the next meeting. In the third chapter Sofia's brother Danny is describe as mixed heritage with brown skin. Since his mother is Latina this leads you to think that their shared father Turner/Chen? is Black. Then in chapter fifteen Sofia starts talking about her father's Chinese traditions. So is her father Chinese or is he also mixed race? That kind explains the dual references to the family as either Chen or Turner but a few sentences could have cleared this up and it never is explained why virtually every member of her family goes by Turner but periodically the name Chen pops in. In any event why isn't she mixed race if her father is Chinese and her mother was African American? Seems you should know that before chapter 15.
The thing that really bothers me in this story is her laying sole blame for her father's heart attack at the encounter with Marcus. Whether or not this was the added stress that was the trigger, he cannot be held to blame for whatever life choices put stress on James' cardiac system up to the time of the cardiac arrest and she was fully aware before that agreed to meeting with Marcus' company that there were financial strains within Turner Textiles and the stress her father was under. Also, I felt a disconnect with her when she decided to sabotage his company by uploading a virus that cost him several millions of dollars. As she had signed a contract under which such an activity, apart from it's illegality could have jeopardized the financial security of the very people that she entered into the contract to protect, it seems petty and self serving and not very caring about these individuals after all. Lastly, the majority of the Uncle Richard trying to preserve his money laundering activities is almost non-sensical. He calls her to a meeting where he thinks she knows nothing about it, then the very next day he makes an attempt on Marcus' life, clears out all of his known bank accounts and disappears, which indicates that he realizes he is about to be caught. Fine. Why not just complete his going on the run. No he has to burn down turner Textiles to cover his tracks, but where is the sense in that since his crimes are white collar and can be digitally wiped without destruction of property or endangering lives? Then to double down it appears he is able to breech the skyscraper that houses Blackwood industries and set explosives there to level the building despite the head of security being a former Navy Seal and on alert for nefarious activities. Further we find out that Richard is in the building as it is being detonated. Why? If he already moved all of his accounts that indicates that he is about to abscond to another location. If he wants to go out in a blaze of stupidity with the building of his enemy then it makes no sense to clear out his accounts. And from his previous conversations, he does not sound like the kind of guy interested in a suicidal ending.
Also, I don't know when this became a thing with Amazon authors, but describing items or clothing by saying it probably cost more than ... fill in the blank with things like my college education, most people's vehicle, a years worth of rent etc. is not a description at all. We know the man is wealthy just describe the item call the garment bespoke or soft or silk or cashmere or whatever and move on. Now authors are using this device multiple times in the story and it is annoying.
My conclusion: If two authors decide to collaborate on a book that's great. However, collaboration requires just that. They should get together, read the portion that the other author has written and make sure that all portions of the story make sense and mesh together. That didn't happen in this book. It reads like what it is, two authors writing their own portion and just throwing it together without reading it themselves and hoping it works. It could have been so much better than it was.
The thing that really bothers me in this story is her laying sole blame for her father's heart attack at the encounter with Marcus. Whether or not this was the added stress that was the trigger, he cannot be held to blame for whatever life choices put stress on James' cardiac system up to the time of the cardiac arrest and she was fully aware before that agreed to meeting with Marcus' company that there were financial strains within Turner Textiles and the stress her father was under. Also, I felt a disconnect with her when she decided to sabotage his company by uploading a virus that cost him several millions of dollars. As she had signed a contract under which such an activity, apart from it's illegality could have jeopardized the financial security of the very people that she entered into the contract to protect, it seems petty and self serving and not very caring about these individuals after all. Lastly, the majority of the Uncle Richard trying to preserve his money laundering activities is almost non-sensical. He calls her to a meeting where he thinks she knows nothing about it, then the very next day he makes an attempt on Marcus' life, clears out all of his known bank accounts and disappears, which indicates that he realizes he is about to be caught. Fine. Why not just complete his going on the run. No he has to burn down turner Textiles to cover his tracks, but where is the sense in that since his crimes are white collar and can be digitally wiped without destruction of property or endangering lives? Then to double down it appears he is able to breech the skyscraper that houses Blackwood industries and set explosives there to level the building despite the head of security being a former Navy Seal and on alert for nefarious activities. Further we find out that Richard is in the building as it is being detonated. Why? If he already moved all of his accounts that indicates that he is about to abscond to another location. If he wants to go out in a blaze of stupidity with the building of his enemy then it makes no sense to clear out his accounts. And from his previous conversations, he does not sound like the kind of guy interested in a suicidal ending.
Also, I don't know when this became a thing with Amazon authors, but describing items or clothing by saying it probably cost more than ... fill in the blank with things like my college education, most people's vehicle, a years worth of rent etc. is not a description at all. We know the man is wealthy just describe the item call the garment bespoke or soft or silk or cashmere or whatever and move on. Now authors are using this device multiple times in the story and it is annoying.
My conclusion: If two authors decide to collaborate on a book that's great. However, collaboration requires just that. They should get together, read the portion that the other author has written and make sure that all portions of the story make sense and mesh together. That didn't happen in this book. It reads like what it is, two authors writing their own portion and just throwing it together without reading it themselves and hoping it works. It could have been so much better than it was.
August 23, 2025
it’s was okay
With Hate, I Do wasn’t terrible, but it wasn’t great either. There were moments when I had no idea who was speaking, and at times new characters were introduced in ways that didn’t make sense. For example, the first few chapters focus on the Chen family, but it later becomes clear that it was actually the Turner family being referenced.
Another point of confusion was Sophia’s background. Early on, we learned her stepmother and brother were Spanish, but it wasn’t until later that her half-Asian heritage was revealed. That detail felt like it came out of nowhere.
In terms of character development, Marcus was written with more depth, while Sophia’s arc was frustrating at times. She made questionable choices that made her hard to root for, though I will say she redeemed herself somewhat toward the end.
Overall, I’d rate this book 2 stars. It was okay, but not particularly memorable. I don’t quite understand the 4-star ratings it’s been getting, though that’s just my opinion.
If anyone has recommendations for a truly great love story with a strong heroine, I’d be more than happy to take them.
With Hate, I Do wasn’t terrible, but it wasn’t great either. There were moments when I had no idea who was speaking, and at times new characters were introduced in ways that didn’t make sense. For example, the first few chapters focus on the Chen family, but it later becomes clear that it was actually the Turner family being referenced.
Another point of confusion was Sophia’s background. Early on, we learned her stepmother and brother were Spanish, but it wasn’t until later that her half-Asian heritage was revealed. That detail felt like it came out of nowhere.
In terms of character development, Marcus was written with more depth, while Sophia’s arc was frustrating at times. She made questionable choices that made her hard to root for, though I will say she redeemed herself somewhat toward the end.
Overall, I’d rate this book 2 stars. It was okay, but not particularly memorable. I don’t quite understand the 4-star ratings it’s been getting, though that’s just my opinion.
If anyone has recommendations for a truly great love story with a strong heroine, I’d be more than happy to take them.
September 16, 2025
I gave this 5 stars even though…
I did enjoy reading this novel even though there were a few things that concerned me. The plot was a really good one (some good intrigue thrown in) and the dialogue between Sophia and Marcus was really great, however, some of details about some of the characters were vague as another reviewer pointed out. I was confused by Sophia being referred to a Chen although her last name and her father’s last was Turner. I got impression by one reference that her father was Chinese or part Chinese although no real details are given. I also felt that this story may have used AI in a few instances. I have been listening to/watching some AI stories on YouTube and the names Sterling and Chen pop up a lot, like a lot a lot. Also the habit of describing how much something costs that are often outrageous (i. e. Wearing a suit that costs more than some people’s cars). I may be nitpicking but I noticed. Finally, even though I really liked the characters, the story was about four chapters too long: mostly because some phrases were repetitive. I still think it’s worth reading.
I did enjoy reading this novel even though there were a few things that concerned me. The plot was a really good one (some good intrigue thrown in) and the dialogue between Sophia and Marcus was really great, however, some of details about some of the characters were vague as another reviewer pointed out. I was confused by Sophia being referred to a Chen although her last name and her father’s last was Turner. I got impression by one reference that her father was Chinese or part Chinese although no real details are given. I also felt that this story may have used AI in a few instances. I have been listening to/watching some AI stories on YouTube and the names Sterling and Chen pop up a lot, like a lot a lot. Also the habit of describing how much something costs that are often outrageous (i. e. Wearing a suit that costs more than some people’s cars). I may be nitpicking but I noticed. Finally, even though I really liked the characters, the story was about four chapters too long: mostly because some phrases were repetitive. I still think it’s worth reading.
August 15, 2025
I recommend reading With Hate, I Do, by Simone Silk and Tyla Walker. Sophia hated and blamed Marcus for causing her father, Charles's, heart attack, by "stealing" his company. Marcus did engineer a hostile takeover of Charle's company, and may have contributed to the amount of stress he was under, but did he really cause the heart attack? Why was Charles's company in financial trouble? Who else stood to benefit if the Marcus agreed to a partnership instead of a takeover? Look a bit deeper, because things may not always what it seems.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 11, 2025
Their relationship starts with a corporate takeover and spirals into so much more. When Marcus suggest a marriage of convenience between them Sophia has her doubts. When secrets and betrayals are unearthed, it will take both Marcus and Sophia to handle the fallout. Will their relationship make it through leading them to happiness.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 5, 2025
Was fun
It was good. Not alot of description. But I really liked it. Might even read it again. Its pretty sweet
It was good. Not alot of description. But I really liked it. Might even read it again. Its pretty sweet
September 8, 2025
A boring read!
I’m sorry but this story had no passion. I sometimes felt like I was reading a how to manual and not a love story. Marcus and Sophia has no fire.
I’m sorry but this story had no passion. I sometimes felt like I was reading a how to manual and not a love story. Marcus and Sophia has no fire.
September 13, 2025
Interesting read with some intriguing moments. At least it had some romance too. Marcus and Sophia was a good match and needed each other as it turns out.
April 27, 2026
This is basically a modern retelling of Beauty and the Beast.
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