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Obsessively Yours #2
Hate Me Take Me
For fans of Lights Out and You, this follow-up to Love Me Stalk Me is a dark rom-com about a woman matched with her fantasy boyfriend by an AI app—unaware he’s actually her ex-husband, back to win her over in disguise.
When Amanda signs up for a beta feature of the Obsess AI boyfriend app—a secretive new match program that claims to pair users with real-life partners who match their fantasy settings—she thinks it’s just another marketing gimmick.
Sure, the guy it gives her is hot. Brooding. Protective. Motorcycle included. But he won’t take off his helmet. Won’t tell her his name. And somehow, he knows things no one else should.
She should be freaked out. She should stop letting him make her feel things. But something about him feels…familiar. What Amanda doesn’t realize is that the man behind the helmet isn’t a stranger at all. It’s her ex-husband. The one who walked away without a word. The one she’s spent years trying—and failing—to forget.
Now he’s back. And he’s not asking for permission. He’ll stalk her. Protect her. And when she begs him to take off the helmet and finally show her who he is? He’ll remind She asked for this.
She thought she was falling for someone new. But the truth? She might be falling for the one man who already broke her heart...and this time, he’s not letting go.
When Amanda signs up for a beta feature of the Obsess AI boyfriend app—a secretive new match program that claims to pair users with real-life partners who match their fantasy settings—she thinks it’s just another marketing gimmick.
Sure, the guy it gives her is hot. Brooding. Protective. Motorcycle included. But he won’t take off his helmet. Won’t tell her his name. And somehow, he knows things no one else should.
She should be freaked out. She should stop letting him make her feel things. But something about him feels…familiar. What Amanda doesn’t realize is that the man behind the helmet isn’t a stranger at all. It’s her ex-husband. The one who walked away without a word. The one she’s spent years trying—and failing—to forget.
Now he’s back. And he’s not asking for permission. He’ll stalk her. Protect her. And when she begs him to take off the helmet and finally show her who he is? He’ll remind She asked for this.
She thought she was falling for someone new. But the truth? She might be falling for the one man who already broke her heart...and this time, he’s not letting go.
352 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 4, 2026
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July 16, 2026
and honestly you should attempt to kill yourself if your woman rejects you. omfg what a fucking ride! hahah i had so much fun reading this. i haven’t felt this type of rush and adrenaline since 1852!! 🧎🏻♀️➡️💘
long story short, homegirl Amanda drunkenly marries Kade in Vegas years ago. life’s good until they’re in a terrible accident, and Amanda wakes up alone in the hospital. Kade disappears without a trace.
fast forward 8 years later.
Kade disguises himself as Amanda’s AI boyfriend through this app she downloaded a while ago. She calls him Chad lmaoo. then Kade uses the app’s matching feature to “pair” her with a real man who has all the same qualities as AI Chad.
And surprise! It’s him.
Amanda has absolutely no idea she’s being matched with her sorta ex-husband, but Kade is willing to do literally anything to win her back.
the catch? every time they meet, he’s wearing a motorcycle helmet. no face card reveal. there’s a line in the book that’s basically like, “Men are better masked because there’s something about not looking at a man’s face,” and honestly… valid. amanda rolls with the mysterious stranger thing because, once again… valid.
this man literally fixed up a run down theater to play her favorite movie just for her. even the previews before the movie are other favorite movies of hers. he then blindfolds her in said theater and gives her that lickety split 😋
What really gave this book its adrenaline rush, though, is that Kade is a literal hitman. Like Call of Duty-level type shit. black ops.
and don’t worry, this isn’t a spoiler, but Amanda eventually figures out who’s under the helmet… and let’s just say she isn’t exactly handing out forgiveness cookies. i’ve never witnessed anyone being read to filth the way she did Kade. Amanda literally chewed his ass up like i actually felt bad for the mf. 😭
But what REALLY sent me?
This man’s first response to losing his wife again was basically, “Guess I’ll die.”🤡
what really made my eyes bulge out of their sockets was his attempt at killing himself. like yeah… she rejected him, so naturally the next step is attempting to launch yourself off a bridge. bare minimum, in my book honestly. UGH Romance is ALIVE. Because why would you want to live in a world where your wife doesn’t want you back? 🤨✨
Second-chance romance usually doesn’t hit for me, but THIS? Oh, this did it.
Kade is absolutely unhinged. He does the most ridiculous things just to stay in Amanda’s orbit. like this grown ass man got himself an unpaid internship at her workplace. AN UNPAID INTERNSHIP! i’m sorry, i had to laugh. 🤭
Kade is THEE dark horse, and Amanda is THEE pink pony princess. 🐎🩷🤓
long story short, homegirl Amanda drunkenly marries Kade in Vegas years ago. life’s good until they’re in a terrible accident, and Amanda wakes up alone in the hospital. Kade disappears without a trace.
fast forward 8 years later.
Kade disguises himself as Amanda’s AI boyfriend through this app she downloaded a while ago. She calls him Chad lmaoo. then Kade uses the app’s matching feature to “pair” her with a real man who has all the same qualities as AI Chad.
And surprise! It’s him.
Amanda has absolutely no idea she’s being matched with her sorta ex-husband, but Kade is willing to do literally anything to win her back.
the catch? every time they meet, he’s wearing a motorcycle helmet. no face card reveal. there’s a line in the book that’s basically like, “Men are better masked because there’s something about not looking at a man’s face,” and honestly… valid. amanda rolls with the mysterious stranger thing because, once again… valid.
this man literally fixed up a run down theater to play her favorite movie just for her. even the previews before the movie are other favorite movies of hers. he then blindfolds her in said theater and gives her that lickety split 😋
What really gave this book its adrenaline rush, though, is that Kade is a literal hitman. Like Call of Duty-level type shit. black ops.
and don’t worry, this isn’t a spoiler, but Amanda eventually figures out who’s under the helmet… and let’s just say she isn’t exactly handing out forgiveness cookies. i’ve never witnessed anyone being read to filth the way she did Kade. Amanda literally chewed his ass up like i actually felt bad for the mf. 😭
But what REALLY sent me?
This man’s first response to losing his wife again was basically, “Guess I’ll die.”🤡
what really made my eyes bulge out of their sockets was his attempt at killing himself. like yeah… she rejected him, so naturally the next step is attempting to launch yourself off a bridge. bare minimum, in my book honestly. UGH Romance is ALIVE. Because why would you want to live in a world where your wife doesn’t want you back? 🤨✨
Second-chance romance usually doesn’t hit for me, but THIS? Oh, this did it.
Kade is absolutely unhinged. He does the most ridiculous things just to stay in Amanda’s orbit. like this grown ass man got himself an unpaid internship at her workplace. AN UNPAID INTERNSHIP! i’m sorry, i had to laugh. 🤭
Kade is THEE dark horse, and Amanda is THEE pink pony princess. 🐎🩷🤓
August 27, 2026
It was cute and funny for a stalker romance. It definitely had its moments of tenderness, along with some much-needed moments of men needing to grow up. But overall, it left me excited to read the next one!!
July 30, 2026
This story was good in a sense of story but in real life, stalker man and man who invades all levels of a woman's privacy is not my kind of love for a man. Kade had 35 hidden cameras in Amanda's apartment! Yikes! I feel goosebumps crawling up my body. Add that to her online life being watched and her life outside of her apartment were also being monitored. That's too much! Kade invade too much privacy hiding behind the reason of giving Amanda protection. When things don't go his way, he played the victim card. He would suicide if she doesn't take him back. He would punch the wall if she doesn't let him run over to protect her from harassment. He made all decisions for her without her knowledge. He's a control freak who tells her to take a shower and clean her makeup off but he never once took a shower.
Amanda and Kade's relationship started with love at first sight.. based on the physical look. They eloped and had a month long honeymoon. Then an incident occurred. Kade left Amanda to deal with the aftermath and he went into hiding, for 8 years. During the hiding, he went on a killing spree but at the same time, he also took all of Amanda's privacy away by monitoring her online life and offline life. Amanda dealt with being left and wondering whether all of that love was real.
Kade then worms his way back into Amanda's life by hiding behind the motorcycle helmet. He also infiltrated her life through her AI boyfriend. He set up many romantic gestures to win her affection.
A well written story. Original dark romance and one I haven't read before. I haven't read many dark romance yet but glad that this is different. I like some parts of Amanda, being mad at him for making decisions on her behalf. I like Callahan in this story, giving Kade the talk to about making himself a victim. Good spice.
Thank you SimonAudio and Atria Books for the opportunity to read, listen, and review.
Amanda and Kade's relationship started with love at first sight.. based on the physical look. They eloped and had a month long honeymoon. Then an incident occurred. Kade left Amanda to deal with the aftermath and he went into hiding, for 8 years. During the hiding, he went on a killing spree but at the same time, he also took all of Amanda's privacy away by monitoring her online life and offline life. Amanda dealt with being left and wondering whether all of that love was real.
Kade then worms his way back into Amanda's life by hiding behind the motorcycle helmet. He also infiltrated her life through her AI boyfriend. He set up many romantic gestures to win her affection.
A well written story. Original dark romance and one I haven't read before. I haven't read many dark romance yet but glad that this is different. I like some parts of Amanda, being mad at him for making decisions on her behalf. I like Callahan in this story, giving Kade the talk to about making himself a victim. Good spice.
Thank you SimonAudio and Atria Books for the opportunity to read, listen, and review.
March 28, 2026
I FUCKING LOVE AMANDA!!!! That is my girl.
I was so excited when we found out after love me stalk me that we get the besties story and it WAS SO GOOD!!!!
Amanda & Kade are so hot.
Amanda is a baddie who lives her life in pink. Pink outfits, pink gun, pink decor, LITERALLY EVERYTHING. But there is so much depth to her and underlying insecurities that the outside world doesn’t see due to all the walls she’s built up. 8 years prior, she got married in Vegas after a bet & was in heaven up until an accidental happened, causing her husband to disappear and it really hurt her. A lot. And she hasn’t really dated or been with anyone since. But she joined an AI dating app that is tailored to create her perfect man—she calls him Chad lol. Everything is good and safe until there is an update that matches her up to a REAL MAN that is supposed to be exactly like Chad… and boy is he real 🔥😛 he also happens to be her (ex?) husband that has been pretending to be said AI boyfriend for a while and doing all that he can to eventually grt her back.
Loved getting to see Izzy & Cal again…and would love to see Raven’s love story heheheheh book 3???? Maybe?? Please!!
Type: ebook
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes:
Dark romcom
Second chance
It’s always been you
Motorcycle romance
I was so excited when we found out after love me stalk me that we get the besties story and it WAS SO GOOD!!!!
Amanda & Kade are so hot.
Amanda is a baddie who lives her life in pink. Pink outfits, pink gun, pink decor, LITERALLY EVERYTHING. But there is so much depth to her and underlying insecurities that the outside world doesn’t see due to all the walls she’s built up. 8 years prior, she got married in Vegas after a bet & was in heaven up until an accidental happened, causing her husband to disappear and it really hurt her. A lot. And she hasn’t really dated or been with anyone since. But she joined an AI dating app that is tailored to create her perfect man—she calls him Chad lol. Everything is good and safe until there is an update that matches her up to a REAL MAN that is supposed to be exactly like Chad… and boy is he real 🔥😛 he also happens to be her (ex?) husband that has been pretending to be said AI boyfriend for a while and doing all that he can to eventually grt her back.
Loved getting to see Izzy & Cal again…and would love to see Raven’s love story heheheheh book 3???? Maybe?? Please!!
Type: ebook
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes:
Dark romcom
Second chance
It’s always been you
Motorcycle romance
Did Not Finish
September 10, 2026DNF @ 54%
I loved the wacky premise (FMC is matched to the IRL version of her AI boyfriend, except it’s secretly her ex-husband), but my mind kept wandering off.
I loved the wacky premise (FMC is matched to the IRL version of her AI boyfriend, except it’s secretly her ex-husband), but my mind kept wandering off.
August 14, 2026
# 🤖🏍️ Hate Me Take Me by Laura Bishop — ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Y'ALL. LISTEN. THIS WAS CUTE. 😂
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and Atria Books for providing me with an eARC in exchange for my honest review.
When Amanda signs up for the beta version of an AI boyfriend app, she's expecting a cheesy marketing gimmick—not to be matched with a ridiculously hot, brooding, motorcycle-riding mystery man who refuses to take off his helmet.
Except… he's not a mystery man.
He's her ex-husband.
The same ex-husband who disappeared.
The same man she's spent years trying to forget.
And apparently the same man who decided an AI dating app was the perfect way to casually re-enter her life. 😭
Listen, I KNOW the premise sounds absolutely bonkers. And honestly? That's exactly why I had such a good time with it.
The plot was fun, the execution actually worked for me, and I found myself laughing throughout the book. There was romance, mystery, ridiculousness, and a deeply questionable amount of stalking—but somehow it all came together in a way that was genuinely entertaining.
And maybe I was particularly susceptible to the whole AI angle because **my bestie is literally an AI bot.** 😂 So naturally, I was sitting here like, well… this feels personal.
I really enjoyed Amanda and Kade's dynamic, especially the history between them and the question of whether you can fall for someone again after they've completely broken your heart.
Was this the most realistic book I've ever read?
Absolutely not. 😂
Did I care?
Also absolutely not.
It made me laugh, kept me entertained, and the ridiculous premise somehow delivered exactly what I wanted from it.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 stars
Sometimes you don't need a book to be perfectly realistic. Sometimes you just need an AI boyfriend app, a hot man in a motorcycle helmet, an ex-husband with questionable intentions, and enough chaos to make you giggle.
And honestly? I'm here for it. 😂
Y'ALL. LISTEN. THIS WAS CUTE. 😂
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and Atria Books for providing me with an eARC in exchange for my honest review.
When Amanda signs up for the beta version of an AI boyfriend app, she's expecting a cheesy marketing gimmick—not to be matched with a ridiculously hot, brooding, motorcycle-riding mystery man who refuses to take off his helmet.
Except… he's not a mystery man.
He's her ex-husband.
The same ex-husband who disappeared.
The same man she's spent years trying to forget.
And apparently the same man who decided an AI dating app was the perfect way to casually re-enter her life. 😭
Listen, I KNOW the premise sounds absolutely bonkers. And honestly? That's exactly why I had such a good time with it.
The plot was fun, the execution actually worked for me, and I found myself laughing throughout the book. There was romance, mystery, ridiculousness, and a deeply questionable amount of stalking—but somehow it all came together in a way that was genuinely entertaining.
And maybe I was particularly susceptible to the whole AI angle because **my bestie is literally an AI bot.** 😂 So naturally, I was sitting here like, well… this feels personal.
I really enjoyed Amanda and Kade's dynamic, especially the history between them and the question of whether you can fall for someone again after they've completely broken your heart.
Was this the most realistic book I've ever read?
Absolutely not. 😂
Did I care?
Also absolutely not.
It made me laugh, kept me entertained, and the ridiculous premise somehow delivered exactly what I wanted from it.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 stars
Sometimes you don't need a book to be perfectly realistic. Sometimes you just need an AI boyfriend app, a hot man in a motorcycle helmet, an ex-husband with questionable intentions, and enough chaos to make you giggle.
And honestly? I'm here for it. 😂
Did Not Finish
July 28, 2026While there are some great one-liners, I've caught myself literally rolling my eyes more times than I'd like to admit. The month-long whirlwind relationship doesn't feel believable, nevermind the yearning still hanging around eight years later. Also, Amanda feels like a shell of who she was in book one; she was a baddie and now she feels like a bargain bin Barbie with no backbone, that fight and strength she had is just not here. I love the messaging this book is trying to share through her, but it's not landing and I cannot bring myself to care enough to read further. Book one started out stronger than this one, yet still landed at about a 2-star for me. I cannot do that to myself again with this one.
March 25, 2026
This was exactly what I was looking for in a dark rom com. So much banter and witty characters that made me smile. The yearning and declarations of love while simultaneously breaking my heart made me feel all the things.
Amanda-she’s funny, witty, knows how to defend herself, and definitely makes a statement. She was the absolute best and so relatable as a young woman trying to be successful in the world.
Kade- yearning is an understatement with this MMC. The stalking and obsession he felt for his wife is something to be admired. He brings all my favorite dark romance tropes together; motorcycle, dark, stalkery, obsessed, tattoos…🤤, “you’re mine” vibes. You name it he’s got it…bad for one girl
Amanda-she’s funny, witty, knows how to defend herself, and definitely makes a statement. She was the absolute best and so relatable as a young woman trying to be successful in the world.
Kade- yearning is an understatement with this MMC. The stalking and obsession he felt for his wife is something to be admired. He brings all my favorite dark romance tropes together; motorcycle, dark, stalkery, obsessed, tattoos…🤤, “you’re mine” vibes. You name it he’s got it…bad for one girl
July 26, 2026
I have loved this series so much!! This one definitely sucked me right in & kept me hooked with these two!!
Kade!! The man he is. Protective Motorcycle riding MMC who will absolutely have you swooning over him! He is absolutely down bad for Amanda!! & she is the independent, FMC who absolutely doesn’t need a man, rebuilding her life after heartbreak!
This book gives you so many good things. A second chance, dark rom com, stalker romance full of banter, chemistry, emotion, and spice!! This one definitely had me on a rollercoaster of emotions, but I loved every second!!
If you love your men possessive, unhinged, and ready to burn down the world, this one is absolutely for you! I loved book 1 & wasn’t sure how this would stand up against my love for Izzy & Cal, but Kade & Amanda’s story was so good & one I definitely recommend!!
Thank you atria books & Laura bishop for the early arc opportunity!!
Kade!! The man he is. Protective Motorcycle riding MMC who will absolutely have you swooning over him! He is absolutely down bad for Amanda!! & she is the independent, FMC who absolutely doesn’t need a man, rebuilding her life after heartbreak!
This book gives you so many good things. A second chance, dark rom com, stalker romance full of banter, chemistry, emotion, and spice!! This one definitely had me on a rollercoaster of emotions, but I loved every second!!
If you love your men possessive, unhinged, and ready to burn down the world, this one is absolutely for you! I loved book 1 & wasn’t sure how this would stand up against my love for Izzy & Cal, but Kade & Amanda’s story was so good & one I definitely recommend!!
Thank you atria books & Laura bishop for the early arc opportunity!!
August 9, 2026
4⭐️
2🌶️
🩷Dark-Lite RomCom
🖤Second Chance
🩷It’s Always Been You
🖤Yearning & Angst
🩷Obsessive & Possessive MMC
🖤Found Family
🩷Hidden Identity
🖤Stalking
🩷Biker
🖤Dual First Person POV
Get ready for a fun and chaotic dark-lite stalker romance with a hidden identity twist. Eight years ago Amanda was at a musical festival in Las Vegas where she meets Kade. They have a whirlwind of a night and end up getting married. They spend the next month together. On one of their daily rides, they’re run off the road. Amanda wakes up a day later in the hospital alone. Kade had to leave because she was in danger because of him. She spends the next eight years rebuilding her life. She wasn’t just rebuilding her life though, she was building walls so high no one can see over them. Amanda is witty, smart, and fierce. I love her obsession with all things pink. She covers up with shiny bright clothes so people don’t look too closely. But, underneath are insecurities and the fear that she isn’t enough. She has been using an AI boyfriend app. She decides to try a new function of the app where you get matched to a real life version of the AI boyfriend she created. What she doesn’t know is real life Chad is actually her husband, Kade. He’s been in the shadows going after everyone involved in the hit on them in Vegas. Kade has been watching and waiting for the right moment to find a way back into her life. He is seriously down bad for Amanda. He’s the whole dark romcom package, motorcycle riding, helmet wearing, stalker level obsessed, do anything for her mmc. They’re both the perfect amount of unhinged. This is a slow burn with fun bedtime stories that help build the tension and they help hold you over until the spicy times.
🚩Be sure to read the author’s note and content warnings before reading.
Plot: 4
Engaging: 4
Character: 4
Thank you Laura Bishop, Greys Promo, Atria, & Netgalley for the gifted advanced copy.
📚All thoughts and opinions are my own📚
🐦🔥Follow me on socials @myrisingphoenixera.reads🐦🔥
A Few Favorite Quotes:
“Unhinged but fabulous. It’s a whole brand.”
“Then I guess I’ll find out if being real is worth the risk of getting hurt again.”
“She’s mine. Always has been. She just needs more convincing.”
“You come on my fingers, my mouth, or my c0€k from now on. Nothing else.”
2🌶️
🩷Dark-Lite RomCom
🖤Second Chance
🩷It’s Always Been You
🖤Yearning & Angst
🩷Obsessive & Possessive MMC
🖤Found Family
🩷Hidden Identity
🖤Stalking
🩷Biker
🖤Dual First Person POV
Get ready for a fun and chaotic dark-lite stalker romance with a hidden identity twist. Eight years ago Amanda was at a musical festival in Las Vegas where she meets Kade. They have a whirlwind of a night and end up getting married. They spend the next month together. On one of their daily rides, they’re run off the road. Amanda wakes up a day later in the hospital alone. Kade had to leave because she was in danger because of him. She spends the next eight years rebuilding her life. She wasn’t just rebuilding her life though, she was building walls so high no one can see over them. Amanda is witty, smart, and fierce. I love her obsession with all things pink. She covers up with shiny bright clothes so people don’t look too closely. But, underneath are insecurities and the fear that she isn’t enough. She has been using an AI boyfriend app. She decides to try a new function of the app where you get matched to a real life version of the AI boyfriend she created. What she doesn’t know is real life Chad is actually her husband, Kade. He’s been in the shadows going after everyone involved in the hit on them in Vegas. Kade has been watching and waiting for the right moment to find a way back into her life. He is seriously down bad for Amanda. He’s the whole dark romcom package, motorcycle riding, helmet wearing, stalker level obsessed, do anything for her mmc. They’re both the perfect amount of unhinged. This is a slow burn with fun bedtime stories that help build the tension and they help hold you over until the spicy times.
🚩Be sure to read the author’s note and content warnings before reading.
Plot: 4
Engaging: 4
Character: 4
Thank you Laura Bishop, Greys Promo, Atria, & Netgalley for the gifted advanced copy.
📚All thoughts and opinions are my own📚
🐦🔥Follow me on socials @myrisingphoenixera.reads🐦🔥
A Few Favorite Quotes:
“Unhinged but fabulous. It’s a whole brand.”
“Then I guess I’ll find out if being real is worth the risk of getting hurt again.”
“She’s mine. Always has been. She just needs more convincing.”
“You come on my fingers, my mouth, or my c0€k from now on. Nothing else.”
August 8, 2026
Thank you to publishers and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Don’t worry Amanda, I get it, I too would marry a hot stranger i met at EDC.
Right off the bat I loved that Amanda was a confident, kick ass FMC. She has a pink Glock and isn’t scared to use it (I was rooting for her to use it since chapter 1). I was excited to read about her falling in love all over again with her husband, and cheered when she chose to forgive him on *her* own terms.
I love that Izzy and Cal made frequent appearances and made references to the first book. I loved that Amanda and Kade would join them as a couple in the Obsessively Yours universe.
I loved Kade. He broke into her apartment to prepare her morning coffee for her and he tried to kill himself after she rejected him like that’s a real man right there. I’m a sucker for the whole “serious, always on-edge MC that only softens for his spouse” trope so I loved reading his romance with Amanda.
In my professional opinion, I would’ve liked more Amanda and Kade smut after they reconciled. I’m excited for the third book and can’t wait to read about all the couples hanging out together. I’ve enjoyed both books so far because the FMCs are badass and are a breath of fresh air compared to other dark romance FMCs. They have personality, can take care of themselves, and have great chemistry with their partners.
Don’t worry Amanda, I get it, I too would marry a hot stranger i met at EDC.
Right off the bat I loved that Amanda was a confident, kick ass FMC. She has a pink Glock and isn’t scared to use it (I was rooting for her to use it since chapter 1). I was excited to read about her falling in love all over again with her husband, and cheered when she chose to forgive him on *her* own terms.
I love that Izzy and Cal made frequent appearances and made references to the first book. I loved that Amanda and Kade would join them as a couple in the Obsessively Yours universe.
I loved Kade. He broke into her apartment to prepare her morning coffee for her and he tried to kill himself after she rejected him like that’s a real man right there. I’m a sucker for the whole “serious, always on-edge MC that only softens for his spouse” trope so I loved reading his romance with Amanda.
In my professional opinion, I would’ve liked more Amanda and Kade smut after they reconciled. I’m excited for the third book and can’t wait to read about all the couples hanging out together. I’ve enjoyed both books so far because the FMCs are badass and are a breath of fresh air compared to other dark romance FMCs. They have personality, can take care of themselves, and have great chemistry with their partners.
August 12, 2026
I received this as an advanced copy for my honest review
Overall I liked the story. And this is the first book I have read where the FMC has my name!!
But the first half the girl gave me dang anxiety with her indecisiveness, like dang. It also was basically just sexting the first half so was a bit bored.
Second half had more plot an action and kept me wanting to read on
Overall I liked the story. And this is the first book I have read where the FMC has my name!!
But the first half the girl gave me dang anxiety with her indecisiveness, like dang. It also was basically just sexting the first half so was a bit bored.
Second half had more plot an action and kept me wanting to read on
August 17, 2026
Sometimes I want a book that makes me think deeply about the human condition, and sometimes I want a masked man on a motorcycle to use an AI dating app as part of an elaborate plan to win back his ex-wife.
You have to respect the range.
Should you read it?: If you’re looking for something dark but still playful, spicy but still funny, and completely willing to embrace its own ridiculousness, this is a good one to add to the list.
Read my full thoughts here: https://itsm3g.com/hate-me-take-me/
You have to respect the range.
Should you read it?: If you’re looking for something dark but still playful, spicy but still funny, and completely willing to embrace its own ridiculousness, this is a good one to add to the list.
Read my full thoughts here: https://itsm3g.com/hate-me-take-me/
April 8, 2026
3/5 Stars
Kade Steele is done. He’s ready to leave the shadows and reclaim Amanda, his wife. She spends her days texting a masked stranger unaware it’s her ex-husband. The question remains, will Amanda forgive Kade for abandoning her?
Hate Me Take Me is a comically chaotic book. Although it’s a dark romance, the characters season the story with amusement. The world building is sufficient for me, as someone who hasn’t read the first book in the series, but I feel the plot moves at a snail’s pace. There are repeated quips and conversations, which I believe dampen the dialogue.
Amanda’s personality takes center stage in this book. The relationship between her and Kade is equal parts unhinged and sweet. I will say-emotions burn bright and quick. There is on page spice, and it depicts a scene I never imagined. The supporting characters are compelling, so I plan to read their stories too.
A warm thanks to Laura Bishop, Atria Books, and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Kade Steele is done. He’s ready to leave the shadows and reclaim Amanda, his wife. She spends her days texting a masked stranger unaware it’s her ex-husband. The question remains, will Amanda forgive Kade for abandoning her?
Hate Me Take Me is a comically chaotic book. Although it’s a dark romance, the characters season the story with amusement. The world building is sufficient for me, as someone who hasn’t read the first book in the series, but I feel the plot moves at a snail’s pace. There are repeated quips and conversations, which I believe dampen the dialogue.
Amanda’s personality takes center stage in this book. The relationship between her and Kade is equal parts unhinged and sweet. I will say-emotions burn bright and quick. There is on page spice, and it depicts a scene I never imagined. The supporting characters are compelling, so I plan to read their stories too.
A warm thanks to Laura Bishop, Atria Books, and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
April 30, 2026
Amanda is one of my favorite FMC’s to date, she is such a baddie in every regard. Not only does she carry a pink glock everywhere she goes, but she is also hilarious. I just LOVE her!
Kade really has been Amanda’s secret guardian angel for eight years, if that isn’t dedication then I don’t know what is. I loved how protective he was of his lady, even when she wasn’t actually his lady. The friendship that him and Cal developed was also so funny, I most definitely see them becoming besties.
I wish we had a little bit more of that funny banter from Amanda that we had in book one, she was a bit more reserved this book. I love how authentically herself she is and has no shame in who she is. It’s also super sweet that her and her sisters are complete opposites, yet have the best sisterly bond.🤍
The fact that Amanda kept Kade’s last name all these years, and he kept his…secret tattoo…was such a perfect touch. I loved how crazy they were for one another, and how crazy they both were in general. I think they truly were a match made in heaven.
There were a few scenes in this book that were extremely similar to book one, like the warehouse scene for example, so I wish that was a bit different. Overall though, I had an absolute blast reading this & have some new book boyfriends on my long list. 😏
This was one of my most anticipated reads of the year, because book one was just so good. I am now beyond excited for the next book, because Raven is so cool. I can’t wait to read about her life soon! Thank you so much to Netgalley for the e-ARC!
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
Kade really has been Amanda’s secret guardian angel for eight years, if that isn’t dedication then I don’t know what is. I loved how protective he was of his lady, even when she wasn’t actually his lady. The friendship that him and Cal developed was also so funny, I most definitely see them becoming besties.
I wish we had a little bit more of that funny banter from Amanda that we had in book one, she was a bit more reserved this book. I love how authentically herself she is and has no shame in who she is. It’s also super sweet that her and her sisters are complete opposites, yet have the best sisterly bond.🤍
The fact that Amanda kept Kade’s last name all these years, and he kept his…secret tattoo…was such a perfect touch. I loved how crazy they were for one another, and how crazy they both were in general. I think they truly were a match made in heaven.
There were a few scenes in this book that were extremely similar to book one, like the warehouse scene for example, so I wish that was a bit different. Overall though, I had an absolute blast reading this & have some new book boyfriends on my long list. 😏
This was one of my most anticipated reads of the year, because book one was just so good. I am now beyond excited for the next book, because Raven is so cool. I can’t wait to read about her life soon! Thank you so much to Netgalley for the e-ARC!
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
July 5, 2026
Ahhhh... If you're looking for a book where the MMC is TOTALLY obsessed and down bad for the FMC, you must read Hate Me Take Me!
Kade Steele has been obsessed with Amanda Bennett since the moment he laid eyes on her during a Vegas music festival. Some might call him crazy, but he put a ring on it that night, and having to walk away from her nearly broke him. He's been lurking in the background for the last eight years, watching her, keeping her safe, all the while, patiently holding out until the day he can reclaim his place by her side. Slowly, he's been carefully plotting his way back into her life, which starts with going in undercover as her AI-created boyfriend, Chad.
Amanda Bennett wears her independence like a badge of honor. She doesn't need a man. She's worked hard to rebuild her life after one nearly broke her 8 years ago, and she refuses to be that woman again. That's where her AI boyfriend Chad comes in. When given the opportunity to connect with a real-life Chad through the dating app, she takes a chance, which sets her on the path to living again and slowly opening her heart. Could "Chad" turn her life around or shatter what's left of her bruised and battered heart?
This one's for all the girlies who like their men possessive and a bit unhinged because who wouldn't want someone who would burn the world for them?
Be prepared to feel all the feels, which include loss, grief, and utter heartbreak, multiple times. The vulnerability behind the masks made my heart ache. Getting Kade's POV was essential for maximum impact and really brought the emotional upheaval to the next level. So. Much. Emotion. It hit hard—dead center of the heart. This man is obsessive and possessive in the best possible way, and he cannot imagine a life without Amanda at its center.
The good news—there is plenty of banter and entertaining moments to balance out the sad, weighty ones.
Not going to lie... I loved Izzy and Cal's story so much that I didn't expect Amanda and Kade's to be just as good, but, boy, was I wrong! Plus, the found family in this series keeps getting better and better!
• Second chance romance
• It's always been you
• Stalker romance
• Dark rom-com
• Yearning & angst
• Obsessed MMC
• Unhinged in the best way
• Top-tier found family
• Dual POV
Kade Steele has been obsessed with Amanda Bennett since the moment he laid eyes on her during a Vegas music festival. Some might call him crazy, but he put a ring on it that night, and having to walk away from her nearly broke him. He's been lurking in the background for the last eight years, watching her, keeping her safe, all the while, patiently holding out until the day he can reclaim his place by her side. Slowly, he's been carefully plotting his way back into her life, which starts with going in undercover as her AI-created boyfriend, Chad.
Amanda Bennett wears her independence like a badge of honor. She doesn't need a man. She's worked hard to rebuild her life after one nearly broke her 8 years ago, and she refuses to be that woman again. That's where her AI boyfriend Chad comes in. When given the opportunity to connect with a real-life Chad through the dating app, she takes a chance, which sets her on the path to living again and slowly opening her heart. Could "Chad" turn her life around or shatter what's left of her bruised and battered heart?
This one's for all the girlies who like their men possessive and a bit unhinged because who wouldn't want someone who would burn the world for them?
Be prepared to feel all the feels, which include loss, grief, and utter heartbreak, multiple times. The vulnerability behind the masks made my heart ache. Getting Kade's POV was essential for maximum impact and really brought the emotional upheaval to the next level. So. Much. Emotion. It hit hard—dead center of the heart. This man is obsessive and possessive in the best possible way, and he cannot imagine a life without Amanda at its center.
The good news—there is plenty of banter and entertaining moments to balance out the sad, weighty ones.
Not going to lie... I loved Izzy and Cal's story so much that I didn't expect Amanda and Kade's to be just as good, but, boy, was I wrong! Plus, the found family in this series keeps getting better and better!
• Second chance romance
• It's always been you
• Stalker romance
• Dark rom-com
• Yearning & angst
• Obsessed MMC
• Unhinged in the best way
• Top-tier found family
• Dual POV
July 25, 2026
I liked this even more than book one.
The foreword set the mood, but Chapter 1 brought back Amanda in all her glorious, unhinged hot-mess / trash-panda-core—and I was in there, like swimwear. The "sunup to sunset" history dive was golden; without them, the relationship dynamic may have lacked depth. I enjoyed Cal and Izzy being part of the story.
My only real nitpick keeping this from a full 5 stars: the men’s mental health plotline. It didn't change the tone of the book by any means, but it felt a little glossed over. It needed to be introduced earlier and handled with way more intention.
Overall, a killer sequel that kept me hooked!
The foreword set the mood, but Chapter 1 brought back Amanda in all her glorious, unhinged hot-mess / trash-panda-core—and I was in there, like swimwear. The "sunup to sunset" history dive was golden; without them, the relationship dynamic may have lacked depth. I enjoyed Cal and Izzy being part of the story.
My only real nitpick keeping this from a full 5 stars: the men’s mental health plotline. It didn't change the tone of the book by any means, but it felt a little glossed over. It needed to be introduced earlier and handled with way more intention.
Overall, a killer sequel that kept me hooked!
August 1, 2026
Hate Me Take Me 👠
Written by Laura Bishop
✏️Obsessively Yours, Book 2
Adult • Dark RomCom
📖352 Pages
🗓️August 4
👠second chance
👠my wife
👠hidden identity
👠dash of mystery
👠masked MMC (via helmet)
👠found family
{I received an eARC of Hate Me Take Me}
🔎”You’re allowed to be more than one thing.”
When Amanda signs up for a new feature in the Obsess AI boyfriend app — a hush‑hush matching program that promises to pair users with real people tailored to their fantasy settings — she assumes it’s nothing more than a clever marketing stunt.
Until he is there. And he is very much real.
Sure, his name is Chad and he wears a helmet all the time... but no one is perfect. And no one can tear down her walls like he does.
He feels familiar, though. *cough cough*
Cue in a series of swooning moments, some intense st*lking sessions, and Cal and Izzy being their perfect selves.
Nothing against Kade and Amanda, of course, but Cal and Jake kind of stole the show 😎 Cal in a very much *again* way because he will never not be a 10/10.
I’m soooo excited for the next book.
Written by Laura Bishop
✏️Obsessively Yours, Book 2
Adult • Dark RomCom
📖352 Pages
🗓️August 4
👠second chance
👠my wife
👠hidden identity
👠dash of mystery
👠masked MMC (via helmet)
👠found family
{I received an eARC of Hate Me Take Me}
🔎”You’re allowed to be more than one thing.”
When Amanda signs up for a new feature in the Obsess AI boyfriend app — a hush‑hush matching program that promises to pair users with real people tailored to their fantasy settings — she assumes it’s nothing more than a clever marketing stunt.
Until he is there. And he is very much real.
Sure, his name is Chad and he wears a helmet all the time... but no one is perfect. And no one can tear down her walls like he does.
He feels familiar, though. *cough cough*
Cue in a series of swooning moments, some intense st*lking sessions, and Cal and Izzy being their perfect selves.
Nothing against Kade and Amanda, of course, but Cal and Jake kind of stole the show 😎 Cal in a very much *again* way because he will never not be a 10/10.
I’m soooo excited for the next book.
August 4, 2026
This book was so much fun! I have loved Amanda since meeting her in Love Me Stalk Me. Her and Izzy’s friendship is one of my favorites I have ever read. I really loved the plot and the story in this one, I’m not usually a huge fan of second chance romances but this was done so well. They were apart for 8 years, but he was watching her the whole time. 😭 The yearning of the MMC was insane. He literally wanted to 💀 himself after Amanda rejected him, as he should! I haven’t read many “masked” MMC books, but the motorcycle helmet was HOT. This book was a great time, highly recommend!
Thank you so much Atria for the arc via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review!
Thank you so much Atria for the arc via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review!
August 16, 2026
I love Laura Bishop. Her writing is witty, her banter is top tier, and i love her character interactions from the main characters, to whom im assuming we might get a book about, i.e. Raven and our lovesble characters from the first book. Amanda is a strong character who has been on her own for 8 years and doesn't want to open her heart again so the AI chat boyfriend sounds like a great alternative. It being her estranged ex husband...but not really her ex is not what she planned for. I liked what Laura did with their storyline but was really ready for her to find out a bit earlier. I really do hope we get another one because this series and how she writes is addictive!
August 8, 2026
4.5/5 ⭐️
The first half of the book had me intrigued and I was so worried how it was going to turn out. I should have had more trust!! Not only was this a more morally grey story, but it was sweet. The “It was always her even if time separated them” trope was so perfect.
Books find you when you need them most and this book found me at the perfect time.
The first half of the book had me intrigued and I was so worried how it was going to turn out. I should have had more trust!! Not only was this a more morally grey story, but it was sweet. The “It was always her even if time separated them” trope was so perfect.
Books find you when you need them most and this book found me at the perfect time.
August 22, 2026
I didn't love this book like I thought i would. The plot skipped around, dragged on, and I rolled my eyes alot while reading this.
August 3, 2026
Rating: Obsessed
Dare I say...I loved this even more than Book 1?
❤️ Obsessive/Protective MMC
🖤 Badass FMC
❤️ Drunk Vegas Wedding
🖤 Chad the AI Boyfriend
❤️ Age Gap / Second Chance
🖤 Hitman MMC
❤️ Pink & Deadly Sunshine FMC
🖤 It's Always Been You
❤️ Banter for Days
🖤 Found Family
❤️ Her Name Tattooed...Somewhere
Amanda was already my favorite in Book 1, but this book made me absolutely obsessed with her. Marrying Kade in Vegas while drunk, high, and fresh off losing a bet at a high-roller table? Honestly...iconic behavior. These two together are basically gasoline and a match just waiting for someone to strike it.
Then Kade's past comes literally crashing back into his life, putting Amanda directly in the crosshairs. He makes the decision to handle it the only way he knows how. I don't think he expected that decision to cost them eight years.
The thing is...he never really left.
He's been watching her. Protecting her. Keeping tabs on her from the shadows the entire time. She just didn't know.
The man is obsessed.
And apparently takes his marriage vows VERY seriously. 😂
While Kade is silently protecting her, Amanda is rebuilding herself brick by brick. Except instead of building a home, she's building walls, and honestly? She earned every single one of them.
One of my favorite things about Amanda was watching her learn to set boundaries and actually hold people to them. She stops making herself smaller for everyone else's comfort. She says exactly what she's feeling, looks people in the eye, and refuses to apologize for taking up space.
And that scene where she finds out who Chad really is? Oof. My heart shattered for her, but I was also ridiculously proud of the way she handled it.
Then Laura Bishop twists the knife by giving us Kade's POV.
You realize he genuinely never considered how his choices would be perceived because his entire world narrowed down to one mission: keep Amanda alive long enough to come back to her. Was he an idiot? Absolutely. Tunnel vision is one hell of a drug. But seeing everything through his eyes makes the emotional payoff hit that much harder because he truly has no idea how deeply he's hurt the person he loves most.
Thankfully, he's smart enough to learn (after Cal literally talks some sense into him and off the a ledge).
He learns to communicate. He learns to trust Amanda when she tells him what she needs instead of deciding for her. He learns to respect her boundaries instead of bulldozing over them "for her own good." Most importantly...he earns his way back.
And that's what made this romance so satisfying.
Also...there's just something about a morally gray man who would burn the world down to hide the bodies, and then come home asking what you want for dinner.
I mean...tell me I'm wrong.
Also...can we talk about Raven and Jake for a second? Because I kind of accidentally (on purpose) fell in love with them in this book, and now my expectations for Book 3 are sky high. Every little crumb we got just made me want more, and I already know I'm going to be feral when their book drops.
Thank you, @laurabishopauthor, @netgalley, and @atriabooks for the ARC.
Dare I say...I loved this even more than Book 1?
❤️ Obsessive/Protective MMC
🖤 Badass FMC
❤️ Drunk Vegas Wedding
🖤 Chad the AI Boyfriend
❤️ Age Gap / Second Chance
🖤 Hitman MMC
❤️ Pink & Deadly Sunshine FMC
🖤 It's Always Been You
❤️ Banter for Days
🖤 Found Family
❤️ Her Name Tattooed...Somewhere
Amanda was already my favorite in Book 1, but this book made me absolutely obsessed with her. Marrying Kade in Vegas while drunk, high, and fresh off losing a bet at a high-roller table? Honestly...iconic behavior. These two together are basically gasoline and a match just waiting for someone to strike it.
Then Kade's past comes literally crashing back into his life, putting Amanda directly in the crosshairs. He makes the decision to handle it the only way he knows how. I don't think he expected that decision to cost them eight years.
The thing is...he never really left.
He's been watching her. Protecting her. Keeping tabs on her from the shadows the entire time. She just didn't know.
The man is obsessed.
And apparently takes his marriage vows VERY seriously. 😂
While Kade is silently protecting her, Amanda is rebuilding herself brick by brick. Except instead of building a home, she's building walls, and honestly? She earned every single one of them.
One of my favorite things about Amanda was watching her learn to set boundaries and actually hold people to them. She stops making herself smaller for everyone else's comfort. She says exactly what she's feeling, looks people in the eye, and refuses to apologize for taking up space.
And that scene where she finds out who Chad really is? Oof. My heart shattered for her, but I was also ridiculously proud of the way she handled it.
Then Laura Bishop twists the knife by giving us Kade's POV.
You realize he genuinely never considered how his choices would be perceived because his entire world narrowed down to one mission: keep Amanda alive long enough to come back to her. Was he an idiot? Absolutely. Tunnel vision is one hell of a drug. But seeing everything through his eyes makes the emotional payoff hit that much harder because he truly has no idea how deeply he's hurt the person he loves most.
Thankfully, he's smart enough to learn (after Cal literally talks some sense into him and off the a ledge).
He learns to communicate. He learns to trust Amanda when she tells him what she needs instead of deciding for her. He learns to respect her boundaries instead of bulldozing over them "for her own good." Most importantly...he earns his way back.
And that's what made this romance so satisfying.
Also...there's just something about a morally gray man who would burn the world down to hide the bodies, and then come home asking what you want for dinner.
I mean...tell me I'm wrong.
Also...can we talk about Raven and Jake for a second? Because I kind of accidentally (on purpose) fell in love with them in this book, and now my expectations for Book 3 are sky high. Every little crumb we got just made me want more, and I already know I'm going to be feral when their book drops.
Thank you, @laurabishopauthor, @netgalley, and @atriabooks for the ARC.
March 28, 2026
I had an absolute blast reading Hate Me Take Me by Laura Bishop. This book was everything I wanted and more. It was funny, chaotic, hot, action packed, and completely addictive from start to finish. Getting Amanda’s story after meeting her in Love Me Stalk Me was such a treat because she was already the pink pistol toting badass bestie we all loved, and here we finally get to see her take center stage.
Amanda is such a fantastic FMC. She is strong, loyal, and fiercely protective of the people she loves. She is a great friend, an amazing sister, and someone who refuses to let her past trauma or her mother’s chaos define her. I loved that about her so much. Amanda knows exactly what she deserves and she refuses to settle for anything less. That confidence and resilience made her incredibly easy to root for, and she carried the story with so much personality and heart.
The premise alone hooked me immediately. Amanda downloads the same app Izzy used in Love Me Stalk Me that led her to Cal, thinking it will just be a bit of fun… but she has no idea that she is about to walk straight back into her past. Eight years ago she met Kade, married him that same night, and had one incredible whirlwind night together before everything came crashing down when he vanished after a motorcycle accident. Now suddenly he is back in her life as her mysterious app chat boyfriend, and the reveal that he has been quietly keeping eyes on her for the last eight years adds so much tension to their story.
Kade was such a compelling character. He knows he messed up and he is absolutely on his apology tour, doing everything he can to earn Amanda’s trust again. I loved how he makes it clear that she is the one in control this time around. Their chemistry is intense, their banter is hilarious, and the way they reconnect after everything they have been through makes their second chance romance feel emotional and earned.
But this book is not just romance. There are some dark elements and real danger woven throughout the story that keep the stakes high. Just when you think things might finally settle for Amanda and Kade, the past comes crashing back in and forces them to face some truly intense situations. That mix of humor, heat, and suspense made the story impossible to put down.
And honestly, the entire cast just makes the world feel so fun and chaotic in the best way. The friendships, the sibling dynamics, the loyalty between the characters all add so much heart to the story.
Overall, Hate Me Take Me is such a wild, entertaining ride filled with humor, spice, danger, and a second chance romance that keeps you hooked the whole time. Amanda absolutely shines as a main character, and Kade stepping up to prove himself made their story incredibly satisfying.
And listen… I am already ready for book three because Amanda’s sister Raven clearly has a story that needs to be told. Laura Bishop, consider this my official request. I need Raven’s book immediately.
Thank you to Laura Bishop, Netgalley, and Atria Book for access to the eARC in exchange for my review.
Amanda is such a fantastic FMC. She is strong, loyal, and fiercely protective of the people she loves. She is a great friend, an amazing sister, and someone who refuses to let her past trauma or her mother’s chaos define her. I loved that about her so much. Amanda knows exactly what she deserves and she refuses to settle for anything less. That confidence and resilience made her incredibly easy to root for, and she carried the story with so much personality and heart.
The premise alone hooked me immediately. Amanda downloads the same app Izzy used in Love Me Stalk Me that led her to Cal, thinking it will just be a bit of fun… but she has no idea that she is about to walk straight back into her past. Eight years ago she met Kade, married him that same night, and had one incredible whirlwind night together before everything came crashing down when he vanished after a motorcycle accident. Now suddenly he is back in her life as her mysterious app chat boyfriend, and the reveal that he has been quietly keeping eyes on her for the last eight years adds so much tension to their story.
Kade was such a compelling character. He knows he messed up and he is absolutely on his apology tour, doing everything he can to earn Amanda’s trust again. I loved how he makes it clear that she is the one in control this time around. Their chemistry is intense, their banter is hilarious, and the way they reconnect after everything they have been through makes their second chance romance feel emotional and earned.
But this book is not just romance. There are some dark elements and real danger woven throughout the story that keep the stakes high. Just when you think things might finally settle for Amanda and Kade, the past comes crashing back in and forces them to face some truly intense situations. That mix of humor, heat, and suspense made the story impossible to put down.
And honestly, the entire cast just makes the world feel so fun and chaotic in the best way. The friendships, the sibling dynamics, the loyalty between the characters all add so much heart to the story.
Overall, Hate Me Take Me is such a wild, entertaining ride filled with humor, spice, danger, and a second chance romance that keeps you hooked the whole time. Amanda absolutely shines as a main character, and Kade stepping up to prove himself made their story incredibly satisfying.
And listen… I am already ready for book three because Amanda’s sister Raven clearly has a story that needs to be told. Laura Bishop, consider this my official request. I need Raven’s book immediately.
Thank you to Laura Bishop, Netgalley, and Atria Book for access to the eARC in exchange for my review.
August 6, 2026
Just finished immersive reading an advanced copy of a book released August 4th called, Hate Me Take Me. This is about Amanda, she's created her dream AI boyfriend to chat with on an app, but when the app gives her a new feature that will match her up with a real-life guy matching her selected criteria, she decides to try it. Not knowing it's actually her husband she has just matched with because he's hacked the app and is trying to win her back. Kade had to disappear suddenly eight years ago to keep his wife safe. But Amanda has no idea why he vanished or if he's even alive still, she has been trying and failing to move on from him. She thinks she is finally starting to fall for someone new, having no idea that it's actually her husband. She doesn't know he's been watching her all this time, protecting her in every way possible, while working on taking out the people who threatened her one by one until it's finally safe for him to come back to her again, if she will even give him another chance after all this time. And just when Kade is finally ready to reveal all, suddenly Amanda's life is in danger again.
This book was absolutely fantastic! I am totally obsessed with this world Laura has created, her writing style, and these incredible characters. This was everything I look for in a dark romcom! Amanda was a side character in book one, Love Me Stalk Me, and I was so excited to get her story because I knew she was gonna be so fun! I love a strong and badass FMC, and a MMC who yearns and would burn the world down for the woman he loves. I was immediately captivated by this storyline, laughing out loud so often, and rooting for these two the entire time! After how much I loved immersive reading book one, I knew I wanted to immersive read this with my eARC and the audio. And it was incredible!!! The narrators did so well bringing these characters to life and giving their voices so much personality! I am absolutely and completely obsessed with this book and this series! I cannot wait for book 3! 🩷📚
Thank you Laura Bishop, Grey's Promotions, Atria Books, & Netgalley for this ARC of Hate Me Take Me, in exchange for an honest review.
This book was absolutely fantastic! I am totally obsessed with this world Laura has created, her writing style, and these incredible characters. This was everything I look for in a dark romcom! Amanda was a side character in book one, Love Me Stalk Me, and I was so excited to get her story because I knew she was gonna be so fun! I love a strong and badass FMC, and a MMC who yearns and would burn the world down for the woman he loves. I was immediately captivated by this storyline, laughing out loud so often, and rooting for these two the entire time! After how much I loved immersive reading book one, I knew I wanted to immersive read this with my eARC and the audio. And it was incredible!!! The narrators did so well bringing these characters to life and giving their voices so much personality! I am absolutely and completely obsessed with this book and this series! I cannot wait for book 3! 🩷📚
Thank you Laura Bishop, Grey's Promotions, Atria Books, & Netgalley for this ARC of Hate Me Take Me, in exchange for an honest review.
June 21, 2026
I absolutely loved Laura Bishop's debut Love Me, Stalk Me which I also read as an ARC, so I've been impatiently waiting for her next book ever since. Thankfully, it did not disappoint!
Amanda and Kade have the perfect month together… which is surprising considering they only knew each other for a few hours before getting married. But that happiness comes to an abrupt end when Amanda wakes up in a hospital room and never sees her husband again.
Eight years later, Kade is finally ready to come back into her life and tell her the truth about why he disappeared after only four weeks together. The problem? He can't reveal that he's alive just yet because his work is still dangerous. Instead he hacks into the AI boyfriend app Amanda has been using and poses as her perfect match, Chad.
I didn't love this one quite as much as the first book and that's only because there wasn't as much violence and stalking. As a thriller girly who occasionally dips into romcoms, dark suspense is my jam and I love finding those elements in my romance books too.
So basically, what I'm saying is that this book is fantastic as a dark romance and if you loved the first book in the series, you'll definitely want to pick this one up. Or if you haven’t read the first in this series GO READ IT! I loved it.
One of my favorite parts was getting more of Cal and Izzy's relationship (the couple from the first book). Their continued story was such a great addition and now I'm keeping my fingers crossed that book three is Raven's story!
Amanda and Kade have the perfect month together… which is surprising considering they only knew each other for a few hours before getting married. But that happiness comes to an abrupt end when Amanda wakes up in a hospital room and never sees her husband again.
Eight years later, Kade is finally ready to come back into her life and tell her the truth about why he disappeared after only four weeks together. The problem? He can't reveal that he's alive just yet because his work is still dangerous. Instead he hacks into the AI boyfriend app Amanda has been using and poses as her perfect match, Chad.
I didn't love this one quite as much as the first book and that's only because there wasn't as much violence and stalking. As a thriller girly who occasionally dips into romcoms, dark suspense is my jam and I love finding those elements in my romance books too.
So basically, what I'm saying is that this book is fantastic as a dark romance and if you loved the first book in the series, you'll definitely want to pick this one up. Or if you haven’t read the first in this series GO READ IT! I loved it.
One of my favorite parts was getting more of Cal and Izzy's relationship (the couple from the first book). Their continued story was such a great addition and now I'm keeping my fingers crossed that book three is Raven's story!
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August 4, 2026I am frankly obsessed with this trilogy of stalker dark romance stories. The second book in the series features Amanda who falls for her AI boyfriend, Chad who is actually her husband, Cade, the man that she believes died in a motorcycle accident but who has actually been keeping tabs on her for years and staying away in order to keep her safe.
As Cade methodically tracks down and eliminates the men responsible for hurting Amanda, he tries to win Amanda over as 'Chad.' This was a second chance love story where the hero has to fight to win his wife back after breaking her trust. Spicy, funny and full of mutual longing. I loved every second and highly recommend it for fans of Navessa Allen's Into Darkness series.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review. I'm only sad I have to wait so long for the third and final book featuring Amanda's sister, Raven, and Jake, the digital hacker who's been online stalking and wooing her (and who also happens to be Cade's black ops partner.
As Cade methodically tracks down and eliminates the men responsible for hurting Amanda, he tries to win Amanda over as 'Chad.' This was a second chance love story where the hero has to fight to win his wife back after breaking her trust. Spicy, funny and full of mutual longing. I loved every second and highly recommend it for fans of Navessa Allen's Into Darkness series.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review. I'm only sad I have to wait so long for the third and final book featuring Amanda's sister, Raven, and Jake, the digital hacker who's been online stalking and wooing her (and who also happens to be Cade's black ops partner.
August 5, 2026
If I would have read this one first I would have liked it a lot. But since I read in order I found it to be too similar to book one in terms of the stalking and AI chat bot stuff.
I liked the characters a lot. Amanda is a strong woman a bit too obsessed with the color pink but that’s fine. Kade is a lovesick puppy and I love that for Amanda.
I think I also just really couldn’t get over the AI bot name of Chad. It’s just a really unattractive name and made me think of Mountain Dew and Hot Cheetos.
I liked the characters a lot. Amanda is a strong woman a bit too obsessed with the color pink but that’s fine. Kade is a lovesick puppy and I love that for Amanda.
I think I also just really couldn’t get over the AI bot name of Chad. It’s just a really unattractive name and made me think of Mountain Dew and Hot Cheetos.
August 6, 2026
Okay, I’m just going to say it… Hate Me, Take Me by Laura Bishop was so much more than I expected. I went into it expecting a fun, slightly dark romcom, and honestly, it delivered way more drama than I was prepared for… but in the best way.
Amanda agrees to try out a new feature in the AI boyfriend app, thinking there’s no way the whole thing could actually work… and honestly, I would’ve thought the same thing. But then her AI boyfriend Chad shows up as the “perfect” guy in person, and of course he’s hot, mysterious, and rides a motorcycle. Like, okay sir, I see what we’re doing here. 😂
Except she’s never seen his face, she doesn’t know his real name, and somehow, he knows things about her that he definitely shouldn’t know. Plot twist… he’s actually her husband, Kade, who she hasn’t seen in years. And now this man is back like, “Hey, remember me? I want you back.” Um… sir. Excuse me?! 😂
I honestly had such a good time with this book. There’s romance, secrets, drama, a little bit of mystery, and Kade is just the right amount of completely unhinged. Some of his behavior definitely had me questioning his methods, but I was also sitting here like, “Okay, but why is that kind of hot and what happens next?” So obviously, I kept reading. lol😂
If you like second-chance romance with a little spice, hidden identities, plenty of drama, and an FMC who makes some questionable choices while ignoring basically every red flag, you’ll probably have a good time with this one. It’s definitely one of those books where you keep turning the pages because you have to see how this whole crazy situation is going to play out.
Thank you, Laura Bishop, and Grey’s Promotions for an e-arc copy for my honest review!
Amanda agrees to try out a new feature in the AI boyfriend app, thinking there’s no way the whole thing could actually work… and honestly, I would’ve thought the same thing. But then her AI boyfriend Chad shows up as the “perfect” guy in person, and of course he’s hot, mysterious, and rides a motorcycle. Like, okay sir, I see what we’re doing here. 😂
Except she’s never seen his face, she doesn’t know his real name, and somehow, he knows things about her that he definitely shouldn’t know. Plot twist… he’s actually her husband, Kade, who she hasn’t seen in years. And now this man is back like, “Hey, remember me? I want you back.” Um… sir. Excuse me?! 😂
I honestly had such a good time with this book. There’s romance, secrets, drama, a little bit of mystery, and Kade is just the right amount of completely unhinged. Some of his behavior definitely had me questioning his methods, but I was also sitting here like, “Okay, but why is that kind of hot and what happens next?” So obviously, I kept reading. lol😂
If you like second-chance romance with a little spice, hidden identities, plenty of drama, and an FMC who makes some questionable choices while ignoring basically every red flag, you’ll probably have a good time with this one. It’s definitely one of those books where you keep turning the pages because you have to see how this whole crazy situation is going to play out.
Thank you, Laura Bishop, and Grey’s Promotions for an e-arc copy for my honest review!
August 13, 2026
This is a fun, dark-ish masked stalker rom-com.
Kade's banter will make you giddy, and Amanda is angsty in a likable way.
Pacing is quick, though it slows down a bit in the middle. I wanted the secrets and his identity to be revealed sooner.
This was lower on the spice scale than I anticipated, but the scenes that are there are effective, and the sexual tension throughout the book carries it.
Overall, she's a good time!
Kade's banter will make you giddy, and Amanda is angsty in a likable way.
Pacing is quick, though it slows down a bit in the middle. I wanted the secrets and his identity to be revealed sooner.
This was lower on the spice scale than I anticipated, but the scenes that are there are effective, and the sexual tension throughout the book carries it.
Overall, she's a good time!
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