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Hazed
Based on a true story.
**Hazed is the first book in the series and there are some loose ends. This book touches on difficult subjects and contains adult material for readers over 17.**
When addiction and obsession are confused with love, life becomes hazed.
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 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.
**Hazed is the first book in the series and there are some loose ends. This book touches on difficult subjects and contains adult material for readers over 17.**
When addiction and obsession are confused with love, life becomes hazed.
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 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.
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First published January 31, 2016
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March 31, 2016
I'm fuming.
Why?
Because I've wasted my precious time by reading this disaster of a book. Don't get me wrong, I did like parts of it, but it just wasn't enough for me to get over HOW STUPID AND IRRITATING TAYLOR WAS. The first half-ish was alright, but the last half just fucked me right off.
Why is Taylor so dumb? I knew from when Hayze started displaying suspicious behaviour that his 'big' secret would be to do with If I was not intelligent, then I would have at least suspected if not realised what this was from the signs in the book. Apparently Taylor is not smart or even has a low level of common sense. This girl has been receiving numerous clues from left, right and center. But has she clocked on? Or even had any suspicions? That's a big fat massive NO. Here is an example of many from Lea:
I don't even get why Hayze was so enthralled by her from the beginning, they didn't even speak much, I did not feel the connection between them two.
When she found out: "I’ve had a weird feeling all along. It’s like I knew, but I wouldn’t let myself believe it."
I actually laughed out loud at this bit. She didn't know or she would have said something!
This review will most definitely not make any sense when I read it in the morning. I'm angry and it's late. So sorry for this rushed rant.
Why?
Because I've wasted my precious time by reading this disaster of a book. Don't get me wrong, I did like parts of it, but it just wasn't enough for me to get over HOW STUPID AND IRRITATING TAYLOR WAS. The first half-ish was alright, but the last half just fucked me right off.
Why is Taylor so dumb? I knew from when Hayze started displaying suspicious behaviour that his 'big' secret would be to do with If I was not intelligent, then I would have at least suspected if not realised what this was from the signs in the book. Apparently Taylor is not smart or even has a low level of common sense. This girl has been receiving numerous clues from left, right and center. But has she clocked on? Or even had any suspicions? That's a big fat massive NO. Here is an example of many from Lea:
I don't even get why Hayze was so enthralled by her from the beginning, they didn't even speak much, I did not feel the connection between them two.
When she found out: "I’ve had a weird feeling all along. It’s like I knew, but I wouldn’t let myself believe it."
I actually laughed out loud at this bit. She didn't know or she would have said something!
This review will most definitely not make any sense when I read it in the morning. I'm angry and it's late. So sorry for this rushed rant.
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Blurb:
When addiction and obsession are confused with love, life becomes hazed.
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 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.
Blurb:
When addiction and obsession are confused with love, life becomes hazed.
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 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.
September 1, 2016
'Hazed' is the first in what promises to be a fantastic new series by talented author Brittany Butler. This new adult novel starts out as young Taylor, a preacher’s daughter from rural Texas begins her freshman year at college.
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Eager to get out from beneath the oppressive hand of her strict father she takes a job as a waitress in a local dive bar in order to earn some extra money. Things take off from there when Taylor encounters coworker/bartender Hayze Clark.
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Hayze is every bit the typical college bad boy and then some. Taylor knows she should steer clear of him but something keeps drawing her to him. Is it the fact that every girl on campus wants him? Is it his sexy tatted body? Is it his 'doesn’t give a damn' cocky attitude? Or is it something more? Hayze is everything that Taylor’s father wants her to stay away from but he’s everything that she can’t stay away from. Unbeknownst to Taylor at first is the fact that Hayze has secrets – lots of them – and his unwillingness to confide in her threatens to tear them apart.
‘Hazed’ grabs hold of you from the start as it takes you on a sometimes dark yet always romantic journey about two people from very two very different backgrounds. Hayze and Taylor are a couple that seem almost destined to be together even though odds are against them and all throughout the story Butler does an excellent job of keeping the reader engaged while hinting about the darker side of Hayze. Excellent book that will definitely leave you wanting more!
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Eager to get out from beneath the oppressive hand of her strict father she takes a job as a waitress in a local dive bar in order to earn some extra money. Things take off from there when Taylor encounters coworker/bartender Hayze Clark.
:
Hayze is every bit the typical college bad boy and then some. Taylor knows she should steer clear of him but something keeps drawing her to him. Is it the fact that every girl on campus wants him? Is it his sexy tatted body? Is it his 'doesn’t give a damn' cocky attitude? Or is it something more? Hayze is everything that Taylor’s father wants her to stay away from but he’s everything that she can’t stay away from. Unbeknownst to Taylor at first is the fact that Hayze has secrets – lots of them – and his unwillingness to confide in her threatens to tear them apart.
‘Hazed’ grabs hold of you from the start as it takes you on a sometimes dark yet always romantic journey about two people from very two very different backgrounds. Hayze and Taylor are a couple that seem almost destined to be together even though odds are against them and all throughout the story Butler does an excellent job of keeping the reader engaged while hinting about the darker side of Hayze. Excellent book that will definitely leave you wanting more!
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December 1, 2016
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**I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and not influenced by my source.**
What drew me to this title was the promise of a romance gone bad. While I love a happy ending as much as the next girl, I want to see more romances that explore the potentially unhealthy aspects of romance. Especially in the New Adult genre where it always seems like the heroine can change the unchangeable hero just by "loving" him (or vice versa).
Hazed starts like any other NA romance but it quickly takes a darker turn; and I really liked that. It's not darker in the sense that this romance is taboo but in the sense that it seems normal until you uncover the layers underneath.
It's hard to read at times because, as the reader, you can see what is coming for Taylor a mile away. You just want her to get the hell out of there but you watch her succumb again and again to the unhealthiness of her romance. It's tough and I think if you didn't know that that is the purpose of the story, you would scratch your head and walk away. But that is the point of the story, no matter how hard it is to read.
I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next!
Check out more spoiler-free book and series reviews on my blog SERIESousBookReviews.com as well as read book series recaps!
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Actual Rating: 3.5/5
**I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and not influenced by my source.**
What drew me to this title was the promise of a romance gone bad. While I love a happy ending as much as the next girl, I want to see more romances that explore the potentially unhealthy aspects of romance. Especially in the New Adult genre where it always seems like the heroine can change the unchangeable hero just by "loving" him (or vice versa).
Hazed starts like any other NA romance but it quickly takes a darker turn; and I really liked that. It's not darker in the sense that this romance is taboo but in the sense that it seems normal until you uncover the layers underneath.
It's hard to read at times because, as the reader, you can see what is coming for Taylor a mile away. You just want her to get the hell out of there but you watch her succumb again and again to the unhealthiness of her romance. It's tough and I think if you didn't know that that is the purpose of the story, you would scratch your head and walk away. But that is the point of the story, no matter how hard it is to read.
I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next!
Check out more spoiler-free book and series reviews on my blog SERIESousBookReviews.com as well as read book series recaps!
Full Review: http://wp.me/p7hLUw-1KZ
Actual Rating: 3.5/5
March 9, 2019
4 Stars
Hazed is the first book in the Hazed & Unfazed Series by Brittany Butler. This is based on a true story- with elements of college romance, opposites attract, drawn to the bad boy, secrets, lies, obsession, and addiction, all playing a part in this interesting book.
Taylor Thompson thought college would bring her the freedom she desperately wanted, by 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. What follows can be hard to read at times- it’s intense and confronting.
The characters were really well developed, but I just couldn’t connect with them like I would have liked to. It did hold my attention though, right through till the end- and the story is set to continue in the next book. I will definitely be reading the rest of the series to find out how everything plays out.
Unfazed (Book #2) and Ruined (Book #3) are both available now, so there is no waiting to be able to continue the story.
Thank you, Ms. Butler!
Hazed is the first book in the Hazed & Unfazed Series by Brittany Butler. This is based on a true story- with elements of college romance, opposites attract, drawn to the bad boy, secrets, lies, obsession, and addiction, all playing a part in this interesting book.
Taylor Thompson thought college would bring her the freedom she desperately wanted, by 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. What follows can be hard to read at times- it’s intense and confronting.
The characters were really well developed, but I just couldn’t connect with them like I would have liked to. It did hold my attention though, right through till the end- and the story is set to continue in the next book. I will definitely be reading the rest of the series to find out how everything plays out.
Unfazed (Book #2) and Ruined (Book #3) are both available now, so there is no waiting to be able to continue the story.
Thank you, Ms. Butler!
March 8, 2019
Hazed, book one in the Hazed series is written by Brittany Butler. It is a young adult romance that deal with a few issues which is more suited to a mature audience. I was taken in by this story from the beginning. Taylor's character intrigued me, but Hayze captivated me. I wanted to solve the mystery that was him. The author was brilliant at spinning his story, keeping me on the knife's edge. He was an enigma that had me very intrigued.
Taylor and Hayze were a puzzle desperately begging to solved. I loved everything about this story. The good, the bad, and the mystifying. There were ups downs and everything in between. Having not read this author's work before, I went in not knowing what to expect. A joyful thrill was what it was. It was also emotional and gripping. Hazed is a 5 star story that will stun and dazzle. And leave you gasping for more.
Taylor and Hayze were a puzzle desperately begging to solved. I loved everything about this story. The good, the bad, and the mystifying. There were ups downs and everything in between. Having not read this author's work before, I went in not knowing what to expect. A joyful thrill was what it was. It was also emotional and gripping. Hazed is a 5 star story that will stun and dazzle. And leave you gasping for more.
March 21, 2019
Hazed book 1 In the hazed series by Brittany Butler is my first book that I have read by this author. Hazed is a book about a young girl named Taylor who left a strict fathers home to head to college where she is learning about her shelf and what she wants in life. Taylor gets a job where she meets this handsome young man named Haze who is everything her father would be against. In this amazing read you learn about both Taylor and Haze and you fall in love with these two characters.. I personally can relate to Taylor and what she is feeling ang going through in this book. I'm really interested to see where this series is going to go. I fell Brittany Butler did a wonderful job on this book and cant wait to read the next book in this series.
December 16, 2018
Hazed is the first book in The Hazed Series by Brittany Butler. I admit, I didn't do my due diligence and found out at the end when it just...ends...that the story continues into Book 2 so be warned, this not a complete story and you will need to read on to find out what happens next.
With that said however it had an interesting plot and I suspect there is more to come with Scott and Lea. The overall writing and character development were both good but I just didn't feel a strong connection to the characters.
Had this been wrapped up in ONE neat and tidy package, it would have at the very least a 4-star book for me. I am on too tight of a schedule for this level of commitment.
With that said however it had an interesting plot and I suspect there is more to come with Scott and Lea. The overall writing and character development were both good but I just didn't feel a strong connection to the characters.
Had this been wrapped up in ONE neat and tidy package, it would have at the very least a 4-star book for me. I am on too tight of a schedule for this level of commitment.
August 6, 2016
I absolutely loved this book, not only was I hooked after the first chapter but I could not put it down. I could feel each characters emotions through her writings. Can't wait for the next in the series!
November 2, 2016
Unlike anything I've ever read!
Determined to get away from her strict father, Taylor lands face first into, Hayze, and everything she wanted to steer clear of.
Hayze will have you swooning and cussing him out all within the same page.
Loved, loved, loved this book!
Determined to get away from her strict father, Taylor lands face first into, Hayze, and everything she wanted to steer clear of.
Hayze will have you swooning and cussing him out all within the same page.
Loved, loved, loved this book!
September 4, 2016
Awesome read! Loved it! Great book to end the summer with!!
October 24, 2016
Great story - very realistic!
March 18, 2019
A good book is supposed to evoke feelings and emotions. This book certainly did that for me. I'm not sure what rating I want to give it so I'm going to free write and see if it comes together for me.
This is a Y/A coming of age/new age story that ticked me off in a lot of ways. The decisions the female protagonist makes are infuriating. I wanted to shake my kindle so that I could shake her and tell her... Well I can't tell you what I would tell her because then that would just ruin the story for you - wouldn't it?
This story has a lot going for it. The characters are all meaningful in the role they play in the story. The friendships are strong, family of choice is vs family of origin is explored and parent/child relationships are complex. There is a lot going on in this story but it was all very easy to follow. This is one of those books that I COULD NOT PUT DOWN BECAUSE I HAD TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN.
By the time I finished, I really wanted to jump into the next book in the series, but if I didn't get to sleep I wouldn't be any good on Monday morning.
How am I going to rate this story? I will rate it 5 starts for a couple of reasons:
1. I finished this story at midnight last night, it's now 6:20PM and it still owns me and my thoughts. I'm invested in the characters and want - no NEED - to find out what they do next.
2. There is an aspect of the male protagonist that I completely identify with and I like the way his character was written. Instead of being completely vilified, he is still (presumably) a successful student living his life the way he wants to.
3. The family "afterward" is explored in such a way that it felt human and real (even though it totally ticked me off).
I am grateful the next book is already written so I can jump right in.
This is a Y/A coming of age/new age story that ticked me off in a lot of ways. The decisions the female protagonist makes are infuriating. I wanted to shake my kindle so that I could shake her and tell her... Well I can't tell you what I would tell her because then that would just ruin the story for you - wouldn't it?
This story has a lot going for it. The characters are all meaningful in the role they play in the story. The friendships are strong, family of choice is vs family of origin is explored and parent/child relationships are complex. There is a lot going on in this story but it was all very easy to follow. This is one of those books that I COULD NOT PUT DOWN BECAUSE I HAD TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN.
By the time I finished, I really wanted to jump into the next book in the series, but if I didn't get to sleep I wouldn't be any good on Monday morning.
How am I going to rate this story? I will rate it 5 starts for a couple of reasons:
1. I finished this story at midnight last night, it's now 6:20PM and it still owns me and my thoughts. I'm invested in the characters and want - no NEED - to find out what they do next.
2. There is an aspect of the male protagonist that I completely identify with and I like the way his character was written. Instead of being completely vilified, he is still (presumably) a successful student living his life the way he wants to.
3. The family "afterward" is explored in such a way that it felt human and real (even though it totally ticked me off).
I am grateful the next book is already written so I can jump right in.
March 7, 2019
Hazed (The Hazed Series Book 1)
By: Brittany Butler
5 out of 5 stars
The story Hazed (The Hazed Series Book 1) by Brittany Butler is a new adult romance book. It is a story that draws you in and I found myself not wanting to put it down until I have finished the last page. It is a book about two people who can’t seem to stay away from each other. Taylor Thompson and Hayze Clark meet when she gets a job at a local bar. That Hayze is popular and could be called a player is not unnoticed by Taylor. Taylor is a young woman who has felt controlled by a strict father and wants her freedom. She has started school and is a bit innocent as to college life. She starts living a life that is far different than before. Hayze is a young man that never has a problem catching the attention of young women. It is not unusual to find a group of young women around him. Then he meets Taylor. The relationship that starts between these two include times of tension/conflict. There are secrets, lies, and tears. Read to find out what happens between Hayze and Taylor. There are some sad moments and ones that make your heart hurt for both Hayze and Taylor. I am someone who loves a story that can pull you in and make my emotions go up and down the entire time that I am reading it. There are also times when you wonder what is going on and what could possibly happen next. There is intense and emotional dialogue. There are also additional characters that are introduced. I enjoyed reading about them and the part that they play in the story. Some of them are friends and are helpful and others seem to have their own agenda. This is a book I would recommend reading. It is the first book in a series.
By: Brittany Butler
5 out of 5 stars
The story Hazed (The Hazed Series Book 1) by Brittany Butler is a new adult romance book. It is a story that draws you in and I found myself not wanting to put it down until I have finished the last page. It is a book about two people who can’t seem to stay away from each other. Taylor Thompson and Hayze Clark meet when she gets a job at a local bar. That Hayze is popular and could be called a player is not unnoticed by Taylor. Taylor is a young woman who has felt controlled by a strict father and wants her freedom. She has started school and is a bit innocent as to college life. She starts living a life that is far different than before. Hayze is a young man that never has a problem catching the attention of young women. It is not unusual to find a group of young women around him. Then he meets Taylor. The relationship that starts between these two include times of tension/conflict. There are secrets, lies, and tears. Read to find out what happens between Hayze and Taylor. There are some sad moments and ones that make your heart hurt for both Hayze and Taylor. I am someone who loves a story that can pull you in and make my emotions go up and down the entire time that I am reading it. There are also times when you wonder what is going on and what could possibly happen next. There is intense and emotional dialogue. There are also additional characters that are introduced. I enjoyed reading about them and the part that they play in the story. Some of them are friends and are helpful and others seem to have their own agenda. This is a book I would recommend reading. It is the first book in a series.
November 24, 2020
WOW ! just from the prologue I knew I was in for heart break and I was trying to prepare myself but I was not prepared for the type of heart break that I ended up experiencing. This story was messy , ugly and tragic, But all in the best possible way. This heart break was different it stemmed from 2 people who can’t get there shit together and love one another with out problem.These 2 characters that are suffering and in pain due to situations that were Part of their adolescent upbringing. Taylor dying to escape her small town and leave her old life behind due to being suffocated and sheltered by her conservative father and being deprived of experiencing anything normal child and teenager should experience and the same goes for Hayze. Being attacked and abused by a person who should be automatically programmed to love you unconditionally.
2 beautifully flawed people trying to navigate their first real relationship with no experience what’s so ever while batting their own personal issues that stem from their childhood traumas. It’s bound to get messy and ugly.
But through the chaotic mess of their relationship I really did enjoy the story. I know it could be a turn off to some. But there was something about this book that immediately captured my attention and once I started it was hard to stop, until I was done. Go check it out.
I look forward to reading the rest of the series right away. ~ stay tuned ❤️ ( pray for my heart pls 🙏🏻 )
2 beautifully flawed people trying to navigate their first real relationship with no experience what’s so ever while batting their own personal issues that stem from their childhood traumas. It’s bound to get messy and ugly.
But through the chaotic mess of their relationship I really did enjoy the story. I know it could be a turn off to some. But there was something about this book that immediately captured my attention and once I started it was hard to stop, until I was done. Go check it out.
I look forward to reading the rest of the series right away. ~ stay tuned ❤️ ( pray for my heart pls 🙏🏻 )
March 20, 2019
Hazed (The Hazed Series Book 1) by Brittany Butler
5 Stars
Ok so I have been officially Hazed...This is my first Brittany Butler book and all I can ask myself is Why? I loved this story, parts were not easy to read but that is because they were written in a way that made them feel so so real. I could feel the emotions these characters were feeling, I swear I could. The struggles that plague Hayze and his constant battle to prove he will fix them felt very real and I found myself falling hard for him and wanting so bad to help...Then on the other side I also felt every emotion that Taylor was experiencing and agreeing with her as far as wondering if things would ever be different..This one had me all messed up and then it ended and here i sit wanting...no...needing more…
I loved every word in this book, I adored the characters, even the ones that angered me but they were written so well… The family aspect angered me many times and my heart was totally with Taylor and how she was brought up.
Im totally rambling here...I can only say Read this book...it was written beautifully and I MUST have the next in this series as soon as possible. I also much go look at what I've missed by not reading this author much earlier.
Loved it!!
5 Stars
Ok so I have been officially Hazed...This is my first Brittany Butler book and all I can ask myself is Why? I loved this story, parts were not easy to read but that is because they were written in a way that made them feel so so real. I could feel the emotions these characters were feeling, I swear I could. The struggles that plague Hayze and his constant battle to prove he will fix them felt very real and I found myself falling hard for him and wanting so bad to help...Then on the other side I also felt every emotion that Taylor was experiencing and agreeing with her as far as wondering if things would ever be different..This one had me all messed up and then it ended and here i sit wanting...no...needing more…
I loved every word in this book, I adored the characters, even the ones that angered me but they were written so well… The family aspect angered me many times and my heart was totally with Taylor and how she was brought up.
Im totally rambling here...I can only say Read this book...it was written beautifully and I MUST have the next in this series as soon as possible. I also much go look at what I've missed by not reading this author much earlier.
Loved it!!
March 20, 2019
Hazed by Brittany Butler is book one of the Hazed Series. This book is recommended for readers over 17 due to some of the subject matter. The book does end with some loose ends so be prepared to want to read book two right away. This book is THAT good. I read this book in one sitting and can’t wait to read book two.
Taylor Thompson finally has some freedom. She was accepted to and moved to a college an hour away from her strict controlling father. Now, her decisions are hers to make. Spending time with Hayze Clark seems like an easy decision for Taylor. But little by little lies are told and secrets come out of the woodwork and Taylor’s not sure she has the energy to fix Hayze and the issues he seems to have. Not at the expense of her heart at least. Will these two have a future?
I was so conflicted on how to feel throughout this book. On one hand, Hayze is clearly a lost soul. On the other hand, the relationship doesn’t seem healthy for them. They are both great characters, very realistic and relatable. I just so badly want them to find happiness. This is such a great book!
Taylor Thompson finally has some freedom. She was accepted to and moved to a college an hour away from her strict controlling father. Now, her decisions are hers to make. Spending time with Hayze Clark seems like an easy decision for Taylor. But little by little lies are told and secrets come out of the woodwork and Taylor’s not sure she has the energy to fix Hayze and the issues he seems to have. Not at the expense of her heart at least. Will these two have a future?
I was so conflicted on how to feel throughout this book. On one hand, Hayze is clearly a lost soul. On the other hand, the relationship doesn’t seem healthy for them. They are both great characters, very realistic and relatable. I just so badly want them to find happiness. This is such a great book!
March 16, 2019
I CANNOT WAIT UNTIL THE NEXT BOOK! Hazed is the first book in the Hazed Series by Brittany Butler. This story follows Taylor Thompson in her journey to become her own person. Coming from a home where her father is a preacher and didn’t allow her to do anything on her own terms, Taylor moved an hour away to go to college so that she can become someone completely different. Boys were not even in her view at this point. She just wanted a different life. That is until she meets Hayze Clark at the bar she begins to work at. Hayze is the bartender and the local man whore. He has his own set of problems with his own father. He’s never wanted a relationship until he met Taylor. Now he wants it all…with her. This is such an emotional rollercoaster. So many twists and turns that you won’t expect. And of course…a cliff hanger! So yes, I cannot wait for the next book to come out! I love the characters in this book and I love the interactions between all the characters. This is really a great story! Definitely a book that I would recommend.
March 20, 2019
Hazed by Brittany Butler is the first book, I’ve read by this author. I wasnt really a fan of the book however the writing was good. Hayze is the sexy bartender where Taylor starts to work. There is an instant attraction between the two. Only problem is Hayze has the bad boy vibe going. Hayze is with a different girl every night and girls throw themselves at him on the regular.
Taylor doesn’t have much experience in anything. She grew up the daughter of a pastor and never had the chance to do anything the other kids in town did. She left home for some freedom. She is starting college and doesn’t really know anyone aside from her roommate Lea. Lea and Hayze happen to be pretty close but, Taylor doesn’t realize just how close they really are.
Of course Taylor and Hayze end up seeing each other. I understand she is a sheltered girl but come on, how does she not see things right in front of her. I liked most of the characters and think the author did a good job but, I just didn’t like how blind Taylor was made out to be.
Taylor doesn’t have much experience in anything. She grew up the daughter of a pastor and never had the chance to do anything the other kids in town did. She left home for some freedom. She is starting college and doesn’t really know anyone aside from her roommate Lea. Lea and Hayze happen to be pretty close but, Taylor doesn’t realize just how close they really are.
Of course Taylor and Hayze end up seeing each other. I understand she is a sheltered girl but come on, how does she not see things right in front of her. I liked most of the characters and think the author did a good job but, I just didn’t like how blind Taylor was made out to be.
March 20, 2019
This is a story thats hard to read as its so relatable.
The characters of this story (Taylor and Hayze) are very well written and so relatable you feel like you are living their lives with them.
Taylor is a young innocent woman who leaves home to go to college. She starts working at a bar where she meets Hayze.
Hayze is the bad boy, the player who treats women as playthings. As much as they try to fight it they fall for each other but the relationship is toxic.
Hayze has secrets from his past and his present life that he cant share with Taylor and this leads to loads of disagreements and conflict.
It all comes to a head when Hayze's secret life affects Taylor and he has to come clean.
Will this revelation be to much for Taylor? No matter how much you love someone can you survivie in a toxic relationship?
This book has left me wanting more, wanting to know the outcome of these peoples choices
The characters of this story (Taylor and Hayze) are very well written and so relatable you feel like you are living their lives with them.
Taylor is a young innocent woman who leaves home to go to college. She starts working at a bar where she meets Hayze.
Hayze is the bad boy, the player who treats women as playthings. As much as they try to fight it they fall for each other but the relationship is toxic.
Hayze has secrets from his past and his present life that he cant share with Taylor and this leads to loads of disagreements and conflict.
It all comes to a head when Hayze's secret life affects Taylor and he has to come clean.
Will this revelation be to much for Taylor? No matter how much you love someone can you survivie in a toxic relationship?
This book has left me wanting more, wanting to know the outcome of these peoples choices
March 16, 2019
Hazed by Brittany Butler is the first book in the Hazed series. This is an intense book that deals with college independence, romance, opposites attracting, and addiction. The story is about Taylor who has left home and the strict rules she is used to following. She meets Hayze, who is a bartender where she works. There is an attraction that can not be ignored.
The story is interesting and kept me wanting to read to find out what happens to them. I did not necessarily relate but can understand that first taste of independence that Taylor is experiencing. Some of the topics were really tough to read about but were a necessary part of the story. It lent itself to the ups and downs and emotions of the characters. Overall, I enjoyed this book and will be looking for the next book to continue the story.
The story is interesting and kept me wanting to read to find out what happens to them. I did not necessarily relate but can understand that first taste of independence that Taylor is experiencing. Some of the topics were really tough to read about but were a necessary part of the story. It lent itself to the ups and downs and emotions of the characters. Overall, I enjoyed this book and will be looking for the next book to continue the story.
March 19, 2019
Hazed
By Brittany Butler
4 stars
Hazed is the first book that I have read by Brittany Butler and one that I really enjoyed. I liked the real feel to the story and I found that I was easily engaged in what I was reading. The author’s writing was really good, real, raw and emotional at times. I liked that I didn’t find the story too predictable either which meant I was guessing what was going to happen. I liked the characters, I think they are characters you need to get to know and I found that the more I read the more I learnt about them and the more I liked them. There were some difficult subjects in the story but the author wrote about them well. Taylor and Hayze both had their own problems and I really felt like I was right there with them, particularly Hayze and just wanting the best for them both.
I am definitely looking forward to reading the next book in the series!
By Brittany Butler
4 stars
Hazed is the first book that I have read by Brittany Butler and one that I really enjoyed. I liked the real feel to the story and I found that I was easily engaged in what I was reading. The author’s writing was really good, real, raw and emotional at times. I liked that I didn’t find the story too predictable either which meant I was guessing what was going to happen. I liked the characters, I think they are characters you need to get to know and I found that the more I read the more I learnt about them and the more I liked them. There were some difficult subjects in the story but the author wrote about them well. Taylor and Hayze both had their own problems and I really felt like I was right there with them, particularly Hayze and just wanting the best for them both.
I am definitely looking forward to reading the next book in the series!
January 15, 2022
I did not finish this—
I was a little disappointed that I couldn’t finish this book seeing as though I have had it on my TBR for literal months.
I also noticed some minor spelling and spacing errors that were kinda interesting. (ex. andhe was one that i remember)
I could not get into Hayze and Taylor’s relationship as much. Like Hayze was cool and had some charm however I felt there were things he would say that I couldn’t understand why he’d be saying that certain thing. Random things. They seemed more like his thoughts.
Also I feel like Taylor’s Dad could’ve been introduced better by Taylor or in chapter four when she went over to her childhood home. For preacher’s daughter to be one of the tropes I felt like it wasn’t THERE. I couldn’t feel that trope standing out until she or Hayze would bring it up in a joke.
I was a little disappointed that I couldn’t finish this book seeing as though I have had it on my TBR for literal months.
I also noticed some minor spelling and spacing errors that were kinda interesting. (ex. andhe was one that i remember)
I could not get into Hayze and Taylor’s relationship as much. Like Hayze was cool and had some charm however I felt there were things he would say that I couldn’t understand why he’d be saying that certain thing. Random things. They seemed more like his thoughts.
Also I feel like Taylor’s Dad could’ve been introduced better by Taylor or in chapter four when she went over to her childhood home. For preacher’s daughter to be one of the tropes I felt like it wasn’t THERE. I couldn’t feel that trope standing out until she or Hayze would bring it up in a joke.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 23, 2019
Hazed (The Hazed Series Book 1) by Brittany Butler
Four Stars
Shock is too tamed of a word for how I feel right now. Hayze is bad the guy your parents tell you to stay away from. The boy that gets you hooked and then leaves you. But that’s just the surface of Hayze. Taylor sees that deep love and vulnerability inside him. Taylor makes him want to be and do better. I liked how Taylor still kept a flare of innocence about her. Yes she is breaking out of her shell but she is playing it smart. I’m not sure how she survived her father but I loved how she handled him. The author gives you a lot to think about in this story. How far is too far? Can you really trust someone after so many lies? When do you give up on them? I need to read book two asap because Hazye is low key a mad man.
Four Stars
Shock is too tamed of a word for how I feel right now. Hayze is bad the guy your parents tell you to stay away from. The boy that gets you hooked and then leaves you. But that’s just the surface of Hayze. Taylor sees that deep love and vulnerability inside him. Taylor makes him want to be and do better. I liked how Taylor still kept a flare of innocence about her. Yes she is breaking out of her shell but she is playing it smart. I’m not sure how she survived her father but I loved how she handled him. The author gives you a lot to think about in this story. How far is too far? Can you really trust someone after so many lies? When do you give up on them? I need to read book two asap because Hazye is low key a mad man.
May 30, 2022
I really wanted to like this book. I did. I stopped about 80 pages in and said I was done. However, I have only ever not finished one book in all my years. As much as the editing and writing was grating on my nerves I knew I had to go back and finish. Sadly. It didn’t get much better. There was some hope but it snuffed out.
Taylor..ugh. I know it has a lot to do with her upbringing but she is bratty and immature most of the time. With all his faults, a there are many, I have to admit I like Hazey. He is a tortured soul you just have to love.
With all that being said, I will be reading the second book. Along with others from this author because I like the premises of her books and my love of reading won’t let me just give up.
Taylor..ugh. I know it has a lot to do with her upbringing but she is bratty and immature most of the time. With all his faults, a there are many, I have to admit I like Hazey. He is a tortured soul you just have to love.
With all that being said, I will be reading the second book. Along with others from this author because I like the premises of her books and my love of reading won’t let me just give up.
March 20, 2019
Hazed by Brittany Butler
5-stars
Hazed by Brittany Butler was a phenomenal college romance read! It’s intense, emotional, touching and heart-wrenching, it was everything I wanted and more! This is the first book in the Hazed series and my first book by this author, but it certainly won’t be my last!
I found that the storyline flowed really well and yes at times I found Taylor to be frustratingly oblivious, but it made her even more relatable as we often ignore suspicious behavior from those we love most. The chemistry between the two main characters had me hooked from the beginning until the very end and I can’t wait to continue this series to get answers to all my questions.
5-stars
Hazed by Brittany Butler was a phenomenal college romance read! It’s intense, emotional, touching and heart-wrenching, it was everything I wanted and more! This is the first book in the Hazed series and my first book by this author, but it certainly won’t be my last!
I found that the storyline flowed really well and yes at times I found Taylor to be frustratingly oblivious, but it made her even more relatable as we often ignore suspicious behavior from those we love most. The chemistry between the two main characters had me hooked from the beginning until the very end and I can’t wait to continue this series to get answers to all my questions.
March 14, 2019
Hazed (The Hazed Series Book 1) By Brittany Butler. This is the first in a series that I’m sure I’m going to love. This story definitely had my complete attention from beginning to end. With characters that are complex and well developed. A storyline that deals with difficult subjects and is well written as well as paced nicely. There’s definitely times I knew I was in for an emotional roller coaster ride with the feelings written into this story. I’m excited to see where the author takes readers next. I’m giving this story a four star review and recommend it.
March 7, 2019
I loved this book and couldn’t put it down until the last page. This story is a little dark as it contains sensitive material but it made the story real for me. This story is about Taylor. She comes from a resistive home and manages to fall for her roomates brother. But the problem with Hayze is that he has a drinking and drug problem. Their story is an emotional ride for sure. I found myself hoping that there was a happy ending for them. It is worth picking it up, a must read!
March 7, 2019
5 Star
Hazed ( The Hazed Series Book 1) by Brittany Butler is a story that had my emotions all over the place. I was drawn into the story from the beginning and couldn’t put it down till the end. I had to know what happens next. This story may be a little dark but I found myself relating to Taylor with a similar situation years ago. This is a book worth picking up and reading. I look forward to reading more from this Author.
Hazed ( The Hazed Series Book 1) by Brittany Butler is a story that had my emotions all over the place. I was drawn into the story from the beginning and couldn’t put it down till the end. I had to know what happens next. This story may be a little dark but I found myself relating to Taylor with a similar situation years ago. This is a book worth picking up and reading. I look forward to reading more from this Author.
March 21, 2019
Hazed by Brittany Butler is book one in the Hazed series. Taylor is on her own for the first time, and she wants to enjoy making mistakes and making her own choices. And then she meets Hayze and her life really begins, her first love and heartbreak. You feel for both the main characters, at times they are hard to connect with, but you want to finish the story and see it through. Haze is full on drama, firsts and regret.
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