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The King of Cool has fallen.His crown of gold has cracked.And the throne he once inhabited, has gone a shade of black.
TARRYNThings were going so well. Drake and I were trying to put the past behind us. We were a cotton candy date and kisses beneath the starlight.But then there was Tabitha with her cell phone. And a reputation-killing video. Drake has a past. And that past is living and breathing. A love-scorned girl, revenge on her mind. A woman that was once his entire world, who’s been living a lie. And a bad boy history that breeds just beneath his skin.I’ve forgiven him for what he did, though I shouldn’t have. But I wanted him. More than I’d wanted anything. And I thought I wasn’t a stupid girl...DRAKEI don’t want Tarryn to see my… Rage. Anger has never been an easy emotion for me to process. I push it down, but it only stays beneath the surface for so long.I’m trying to kill one side of me—the one with the empty cavern in his chest. I’m trying to foster who I want to be—the guy before the mistakes, the guy before the darkness crept in. The guy before Lane broke me. But there are other sides of me. My father’s temper. And the fists that ache for action.I couldn’t change anything really. I always came back around to what I was. Circles have no beginning, and no end. So that’s what I am. Because I’m not a square. I’m not good enough to be a square. I never was.**contains consensual sex, underage drinking/smoking, and various scenes some readers might find inappropriate** Recommended for 17+, mature readers.
TARRYNThings were going so well. Drake and I were trying to put the past behind us. We were a cotton candy date and kisses beneath the starlight.But then there was Tabitha with her cell phone. And a reputation-killing video. Drake has a past. And that past is living and breathing. A love-scorned girl, revenge on her mind. A woman that was once his entire world, who’s been living a lie. And a bad boy history that breeds just beneath his skin.I’ve forgiven him for what he did, though I shouldn’t have. But I wanted him. More than I’d wanted anything. And I thought I wasn’t a stupid girl...DRAKEI don’t want Tarryn to see my… Rage. Anger has never been an easy emotion for me to process. I push it down, but it only stays beneath the surface for so long.I’m trying to kill one side of me—the one with the empty cavern in his chest. I’m trying to foster who I want to be—the guy before the mistakes, the guy before the darkness crept in. The guy before Lane broke me. But there are other sides of me. My father’s temper. And the fists that ache for action.I couldn’t change anything really. I always came back around to what I was. Circles have no beginning, and no end. So that’s what I am. Because I’m not a square. I’m not good enough to be a square. I never was.**contains consensual sex, underage drinking/smoking, and various scenes some readers might find inappropriate** Recommended for 17+, mature readers.
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Published May 28, 2020
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October 10, 2020
Like a slow trainwreck
I was trying to give it a chance but damn the characters are being hella stupid. This isn't a bad boy. Drake is a dude who don't know left from right and has to much money. I was starting to root for him a little then he screwed that up and not in an appealing way. Tarryn can do better honestly. There will be some lame excuse she will overlook his sleeping with Tabitha and boom that's how the author will finish this series the problem with that is its not believable. The only way Tarryn can forgive is if she's a doormat. I don't enjoy books that a have a doormat for a heroine. As for our "hero" he's not much of one and he's not very redeemable at this point there's nothing the author could do to change my mind. I just dislike him and forcing the heroine to forgive him would make me hate them both.
I was trying to give it a chance but damn the characters are being hella stupid. This isn't a bad boy. Drake is a dude who don't know left from right and has to much money. I was starting to root for him a little then he screwed that up and not in an appealing way. Tarryn can do better honestly. There will be some lame excuse she will overlook his sleeping with Tabitha and boom that's how the author will finish this series the problem with that is its not believable. The only way Tarryn can forgive is if she's a doormat. I don't enjoy books that a have a doormat for a heroine. As for our "hero" he's not much of one and he's not very redeemable at this point there's nothing the author could do to change my mind. I just dislike him and forcing the heroine to forgive him would make me hate them both.
May 18, 2024
I was hate reading this series, just trying to get to the goddamn end, after already reading so many unnecessary sex scenes between the H and every other woman imaginable, but once they were dating and he slept with Tabitha....there was no excuse. None. I'm out, DNF, horrible writing choice, it adds nothing to the story and just makes you go "eww" this wasn't a romance to begin with, Tarryn was like a fucking therapist, not a teenage girl.
July 7, 2020
Entertaining change
This is a good little series that while entertaining, doesn't really go quite the distance. However, it brings in emotional strife not typically illuminated in this genre. Drake is an interesting character that is harsh and brutal but may have a chance to defeat his inner demons. He struggles to believe he can change into a better person. Tabitha while not heavily a main character expresses obsession in her battle with her unrequited feelings for Drake. Tarryn you want to like but she is just a bit too perfect so she is a bit dehumanized because of it. Overall entertaining and somewhat unpredictable.
This is a good little series that while entertaining, doesn't really go quite the distance. However, it brings in emotional strife not typically illuminated in this genre. Drake is an interesting character that is harsh and brutal but may have a chance to defeat his inner demons. He struggles to believe he can change into a better person. Tabitha while not heavily a main character expresses obsession in her battle with her unrequited feelings for Drake. Tarryn you want to like but she is just a bit too perfect so she is a bit dehumanized because of it. Overall entertaining and somewhat unpredictable.
February 24, 2021
There is always something!
Just when you think Drake and Tarryn will find a way to be together. Something happens to tear them apart. Ellie is teasing us with this story hopefully to a HEA. The story is intriguing, making you wonder how can things go wrong, and she finds a way to make it happen. Even I am beginning to think can Drake overcome his name, his family and his own demons. I don't know, but I hope he does. That's what Ellie does with this book, she makes you want to see Drake redeem himself and get the girl. This is us a quick and enjoyable read.
Just when you think Drake and Tarryn will find a way to be together. Something happens to tear them apart. Ellie is teasing us with this story hopefully to a HEA. The story is intriguing, making you wonder how can things go wrong, and she finds a way to make it happen. Even I am beginning to think can Drake overcome his name, his family and his own demons. I don't know, but I hope he does. That's what Ellie does with this book, she makes you want to see Drake redeem himself and get the girl. This is us a quick and enjoyable read.
September 13, 2020
This might be my favorite out of the series
I loved how the author was able to write every charcters perspective, especially the Drake's dad. I wanted to know his thoughts and the grandmother boy is she something else. I loved seeing the build up between Tarryn and drake, it's being set at a beautiful pace
I loved how the author was able to write every charcters perspective, especially the Drake's dad. I wanted to know his thoughts and the grandmother boy is she something else. I loved seeing the build up between Tarryn and drake, it's being set at a beautiful pace
August 16, 2025
Continuing to read them bc even tho they’re not that great, I’m dedicated to the characters.
Editing is still sub par.
The storyline pulls at your heart strings but I still think the main characters aren’t fulfilled with the knowledge and experience you’d have at 18+
They still feel like children looking for validation rather than staunch young adults with a purpose.
Editing is still sub par.
The storyline pulls at your heart strings but I still think the main characters aren’t fulfilled with the knowledge and experience you’d have at 18+
They still feel like children looking for validation rather than staunch young adults with a purpose.
June 12, 2020
Ughhhhh where do I start... Drake was getting more likable but then the incident happened and I don't know how to feel. I'm not sure where Tarryn and Drake are headed but I think I will read more to find out.
October 23, 2021
Liked this book starting the next
June 21, 2024
3.5 ⭐️
January 15, 2024
I know Drake is in high school. I know he has some mental health issues, but sleeping with Tabitha AGAIN after he was "in a relationship" with Tarryn was awful. He felt he had no choice, and yes, Tarryn was blackmailing him, but come on. He is smarter than that. At least, I hoped he was.
At the least, he could have struggled with doing it a bit more. Like in other books, the male characters stop being attracted to other women or can't get it up without thinking of them. Drake is still the same guy he's always been. Ready to sleep whenever with whoever.
I guess he sort of tried to distance himself from it, but it just wasn't enough for me. He's not really changed in the ways I usually want my characters to. Although, to be fair, I have skimmed/skipped the parts when he's been with other people since book one, so maybe there is a small chance I missed something about him.
At the least, he could have struggled with doing it a bit more. Like in other books, the male characters stop being attracted to other women or can't get it up without thinking of them. Drake is still the same guy he's always been. Ready to sleep whenever with whoever.
I guess he sort of tried to distance himself from it, but it just wasn't enough for me. He's not really changed in the ways I usually want my characters to. Although, to be fair, I have skimmed/skipped the parts when he's been with other people since book one, so maybe there is a small chance I missed something about him.
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