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Love Hurts Duet
From Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling Author M. Robinson, a coming of age, enemies to lovers, contemporary romance duet filled with angst and all the feels.
HATED YOU THEN
I couldn’t remember a time before her... Harley Jameson.
Before she owned me.
Hated Me.
Needed me.
Before I hated her…
Things were simple.
We had an understanding.
Bully. Fight. Hate. It’s what we did.
Mind. Body. Soul. It’s how we loved.
I thought nothing would ever change that, until everything did.
She was mine.
Always had been.
Always would be.
Nothing altered that.
Not how much I hated her.
Not how much she hated me.
Especially, not how much I hated…
That I LOVED her.
LOVE YOU NOW
I should have told her everything.
How much I loved her.
How much I’ve always loved her.
But I didn’t.
I couldn’t.
I just wasn’t made that way.
Instead... I claimed her.
Teased her.
Taunted her.
Worshipped her.
Until... I broke her.
My best friend.
My savior.
My girl.
From my mind to my heart, to every single bone in my body.
She owned me.
I was hers.
Every look.
Every kiss.
Every touch.
Every tear.
It was always her.
The only thing I feared more than losing her was forgetting her.
I hated how much I needed her.
She was mine.
Always and forever.
I hated her then.
But Harley Jameson was about to find out how much…
I LOVED her now.
HATED YOU THEN
I couldn’t remember a time before her... Harley Jameson.
Before she owned me.
Hated Me.
Needed me.
Before I hated her…
Things were simple.
We had an understanding.
Bully. Fight. Hate. It’s what we did.
Mind. Body. Soul. It’s how we loved.
I thought nothing would ever change that, until everything did.
She was mine.
Always had been.
Always would be.
Nothing altered that.
Not how much I hated her.
Not how much she hated me.
Especially, not how much I hated…
That I LOVED her.
LOVE YOU NOW
I should have told her everything.
How much I loved her.
How much I’ve always loved her.
But I didn’t.
I couldn’t.
I just wasn’t made that way.
Instead... I claimed her.
Teased her.
Taunted her.
Worshipped her.
Until... I broke her.
My best friend.
My savior.
My girl.
From my mind to my heart, to every single bone in my body.
She owned me.
I was hers.
Every look.
Every kiss.
Every touch.
Every tear.
It was always her.
The only thing I feared more than losing her was forgetting her.
I hated how much I needed her.
She was mine.
Always and forever.
I hated her then.
But Harley Jameson was about to find out how much…
I LOVED her now.
- GenresEnemies To Lovers
461 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 13, 2020
151 people are currently reading
234 people want to read
About the author
M. Robinson
76 books6,548 followersM. Robinson is the Wall Street Journal & USA Today Bestselling Author crowned as the “Queen of Angst” by readers around the world. Dive into her visionary world that will take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and leave you wanting more. She writes everything from contemporary to suspense romance and is best known for her novel, El Diablo.
When M isn’t in the cave writing her next epic love story, you will find her shopping and living on a boat in Florida with her real life pirate, her lobster, her husband Bossman. Sipping on Starbucks and hanging out with their two dogs, a German shepherd mix and a gordito Wheaten Terrier reading a good book. Or spending time with her family, who she is extremely close with.
Above all, M loves her readers more than anything and loves to connect with them! She is on all social media platforms @authormrobinson but you will find her in her happy place the most. Her VIP Reader Group on Facebook or her second favorite happy place, Instagram.
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When M isn’t in the cave writing her next epic love story, you will find her shopping and living on a boat in Florida with her real life pirate, her lobster, her husband Bossman. Sipping on Starbucks and hanging out with their two dogs, a German shepherd mix and a gordito Wheaten Terrier reading a good book. Or spending time with her family, who she is extremely close with.
Above all, M loves her readers more than anything and loves to connect with them! She is on all social media platforms @authormrobinson but you will find her in her happy place the most. Her VIP Reader Group on Facebook or her second favorite happy place, Instagram.
Stay connected!
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September 16, 2020
5 LOVE, LOVE, LOVE STARS!! M. Robinson gives us readers all the feels.....I was laughing so hard at the banter between Jackson and Harley, crying, sobbing and holding my heart. I felt like I was watching a movie with this book, the story is so detailed it seems to come to life.
5 MY POOR HEART STARS!! Be still my heart....this one killed me!! Harley and Jackson's story is filled with angst, some many feels and lots of tears. I absolutely loved this duet and I know you will too. 1-Click this duet it is so worth the money and time.
This duet is a must read....it is so good.
5 MY POOR HEART STARS!! Be still my heart....this one killed me!! Harley and Jackson's story is filled with angst, some many feels and lots of tears. I absolutely loved this duet and I know you will too. 1-Click this duet it is so worth the money and time.
This duet is a must read....it is so good.
September 16, 2020
The fine line between love and hate
This gorgeous duet is finally together as one .
Jackson and Harley's story will take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Sometimes you will want to bash their heads together , and sometimes you will want to hug them tight and tell them that everything will be ok .
It's like they both have two magnets inside of them , one that repels them from each other , and the other that draws them closer together. This leads them on a hurtful path , but when the chips are down they will stand side by side in a show of support.
This gorgeous duet is finally together as one .
Jackson and Harley's story will take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Sometimes you will want to bash their heads together , and sometimes you will want to hug them tight and tell them that everything will be ok .
It's like they both have two magnets inside of them , one that repels them from each other , and the other that draws them closer together. This leads them on a hurtful path , but when the chips are down they will stand side by side in a show of support.
September 3, 2021
I absolutely loved this book and highly recommend!
September 16, 2020
These two books are some of my favourites that I have read and they are a must read for anyone who loves the enemies to lovers, angsty and just a great story for Jackson and Harley.
Hated You Then
I wanted so badly to read this book and in a way i am glad i did but now the anticipation of waiting for the next one is going to be hell, how this one ended is just going playing on my mind till the next one.
This book has you from the prologue i was like what the hell how can you give us this bit of information but reading the book you think how the hell did it happen.
This was a coming of age love hate relationship everything that i love and M Robisnson told the story perfectly i never wanted to put the book down.
Harley is such a cool character and love how she has her own style and doesn’t care what anyone thinks especially Jackson, thier banter and thier hatred was so funny at times in the book but sometimes it would break my heart. You could see the love but sometimes that hatred took over all that.
Jackson was interesting and considering what he goes through you can see why he was not a nice person at times and you could feel for him expect for the last few pages i just wanted to get into the book and knock him out myself.
Even though this is a standalone i am so glad i read Choosing Us and choosing you books because i feel like i was continuing the journey of the story even though it kind of run on the same timeline.
Again i absolutely loved this story and i know I’ll be hanging for the next book so much, it will be one of most anticipated for this this year.
Loved loved loved this story
Love You Now
I knew there was a reason i was hanging for this next book, i loved this book just as much as the first one, Jackson and Harleys story was so hateful, loving and beautiful and i loved every single word.
We basically started off where we finished from the first book and i have today that i loved how we got the different stages of Harleys and Jackson’s lives sometimes were at their lives when then were sixteen in the present and in their early twenties, each chapter was almost like a surprise you just didn’t what Timeline we were getting and i loved that.
The thing that broke my heart was Jackson in this story yes he was a bully and not nice at times to Harley but i couldn’t help but understand why he at times could admit his feelings but by doing that he was causing Harley to push herself away from Jackson it was just such a push and pull novel with angst and heartbreak and a lot of freaking surprises.
I did not see this book going the way it did and a few times i wanted to chuck the kindle i couldn’t believe what i was reading and then M Robinson goes and ends the novel like that.
This book was everything i wanted it to be and Harley and Jackson will always be in my heart one of my favourite duets for 2019 massive 5 stars.
Hated You Then
I wanted so badly to read this book and in a way i am glad i did but now the anticipation of waiting for the next one is going to be hell, how this one ended is just going playing on my mind till the next one.
This book has you from the prologue i was like what the hell how can you give us this bit of information but reading the book you think how the hell did it happen.
This was a coming of age love hate relationship everything that i love and M Robisnson told the story perfectly i never wanted to put the book down.
Harley is such a cool character and love how she has her own style and doesn’t care what anyone thinks especially Jackson, thier banter and thier hatred was so funny at times in the book but sometimes it would break my heart. You could see the love but sometimes that hatred took over all that.
Jackson was interesting and considering what he goes through you can see why he was not a nice person at times and you could feel for him expect for the last few pages i just wanted to get into the book and knock him out myself.
Even though this is a standalone i am so glad i read Choosing Us and choosing you books because i feel like i was continuing the journey of the story even though it kind of run on the same timeline.
Again i absolutely loved this story and i know I’ll be hanging for the next book so much, it will be one of most anticipated for this this year.
Loved loved loved this story
Love You Now
I knew there was a reason i was hanging for this next book, i loved this book just as much as the first one, Jackson and Harleys story was so hateful, loving and beautiful and i loved every single word.
We basically started off where we finished from the first book and i have today that i loved how we got the different stages of Harleys and Jackson’s lives sometimes were at their lives when then were sixteen in the present and in their early twenties, each chapter was almost like a surprise you just didn’t what Timeline we were getting and i loved that.
The thing that broke my heart was Jackson in this story yes he was a bully and not nice at times to Harley but i couldn’t help but understand why he at times could admit his feelings but by doing that he was causing Harley to push herself away from Jackson it was just such a push and pull novel with angst and heartbreak and a lot of freaking surprises.
I did not see this book going the way it did and a few times i wanted to chuck the kindle i couldn’t believe what i was reading and then M Robinson goes and ends the novel like that.
This book was everything i wanted it to be and Harley and Jackson will always be in my heart one of my favourite duets for 2019 massive 5 stars.
June 22, 2025
Get The Tissues Ready! Hated You Then and Love You Now makes up the Love Hurts Duet. This book will take you on a trip of every emotion you have and plays like a movie reel in your head. It's an enemies to lovers trope that flips back and forth between the past and present. The MCs ride a fine line of hate to love you, miscommunication at its finest with intentional lies that causes extreme hurt and mistrust. There is a HEA in this slowburn with a hint of whose in the next duet by this new to me author.
TW: Dementia, loss of a parent, grief, bullying, jealous, possessive, lies, panic attacks.
Harley Jameson and Jackson Pierce have hated each other since they were old enough to walk. Their parents are close friends and the kids fighting have created a divide between the friends and family. The pranks are funny at first with each getting payback but then it leads to Jackson bullying her up until they were 16 years old.
Jackson loses his Mama to Dementia and doesn't know if life will hand him the same fate. He pushes people away and puts his sole focus on his football career. Harley and Jackson are attending the same college and spending plenty of time together now that they are a couple... until a secret is exposed.
The secret changes lives forever and for Harley that includes a surprise pregnancy. Jackson steps up and marries her so she will have financial help and they can become a family.
Their marriage isn't what it seems and it's taken a toll on Harley who just wants out. Maybe it's time for Jackson to find out what's in the white envelope from his Mama and admit to feelings that he has hid from his whole life.
TW: Dementia, loss of a parent, grief, bullying, jealous, possessive, lies, panic attacks.
Harley Jameson and Jackson Pierce have hated each other since they were old enough to walk. Their parents are close friends and the kids fighting have created a divide between the friends and family. The pranks are funny at first with each getting payback but then it leads to Jackson bullying her up until they were 16 years old.
Jackson loses his Mama to Dementia and doesn't know if life will hand him the same fate. He pushes people away and puts his sole focus on his football career. Harley and Jackson are attending the same college and spending plenty of time together now that they are a couple... until a secret is exposed.
The secret changes lives forever and for Harley that includes a surprise pregnancy. Jackson steps up and marries her so she will have financial help and they can become a family.
Their marriage isn't what it seems and it's taken a toll on Harley who just wants out. Maybe it's time for Jackson to find out what's in the white envelope from his Mama and admit to feelings that he has hid from his whole life.
September 15, 2020
Monica sure knows how put our hearts through the wringer and I wouldn't want it any other way!
Jackson and Harleys book start of the next generation of the Good Ol Boys and their story didn't disappoint! Harley is the daughter of Creed and Mia from Road to Nowhere and Ends Here. Jackson is the son of Aiden and Bailey Pierce from Choosing You and Choosing Us.
Jackson and Harley have been picking and hating on each other their whole lives. Their pranks are hilarious and the rare tender moments are heartwarming! But as they get older their relationship develops into something neither one can understand. And the cliffhanger at the end had me wanting to know what's going to happen next.
This book had everything! I laughed, I cried, and I swear I felt everything they went through! Highly recommend!
Book 2
This is book 2 in the Love Hurts duet. Jackson and Harley's story put me through the ringer. I laughed with them. I cried with them. I got angry with them. But as always Monica put my heart back together again. Everything they went through only made me love them more. And trust me they went through it. So if you want an enemies to lovers romance then this book/duet is definitely for you. There is a reason they call her the queen of angst!
Jackson and Harleys book start of the next generation of the Good Ol Boys and their story didn't disappoint! Harley is the daughter of Creed and Mia from Road to Nowhere and Ends Here. Jackson is the son of Aiden and Bailey Pierce from Choosing You and Choosing Us.
Jackson and Harley have been picking and hating on each other their whole lives. Their pranks are hilarious and the rare tender moments are heartwarming! But as they get older their relationship develops into something neither one can understand. And the cliffhanger at the end had me wanting to know what's going to happen next.
This book had everything! I laughed, I cried, and I swear I felt everything they went through! Highly recommend!
Book 2
This is book 2 in the Love Hurts duet. Jackson and Harley's story put me through the ringer. I laughed with them. I cried with them. I got angry with them. But as always Monica put my heart back together again. Everything they went through only made me love them more. And trust me they went through it. So if you want an enemies to lovers romance then this book/duet is definitely for you. There is a reason they call her the queen of angst!
September 16, 2020
I would give this story 10 stars if I could! It’s in my top duets ever! Monica made my heart and mind explode during this story and I couldn’t get enough. I was hanging on to every word, accusation, joke and sweet and sexy moment like my life depended on it. Monica wove a story full of defeat, loss, fear, devotion, hope and love that consumed me. These two frustrated the heck out of me, but I fell in love with them so hard. Jackson and Harley beat to their own drum and they had to go through hell to find their heaven. You need to read this book for the shotgun, the cabin, Bailey, the envelope and the football interview alone. Monica reminds us why hate and love must go hand in hand and sometimes dreams change when reality strikes. M crushed my heart in all the bad ways but she healed me in all the best ways! My heart and soul feel complete in a way I never thought possible. Monica, I hated Jackson then but I love him now!
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Tracey, Life Reads With Friends Blog
September 15, 2020
I have loved the Jameson family for years, and then I fell in love with the Pierce family, too. So to say I was excited for this duet would be an understatement. The Love Hurts Duet did not disappoint! Jackson and Harley ripped my heart out! It had me feeling all the feels, but also drove me up a wall. I wanted to jump into the book and strangle Jackson! He is so much like his father! Gah!
The Love Hurts Duet has all the angst and drama, but it’s sexy and sweet too. I managed to fall in more and more in love with Jackson, even while he was breaking my heart.
I definitely recommend The Love Hurts Duet if you like angsty enemies to lovers. If you haven’t read the parents’ books, that’s okay. This duet can totally be read as a standalone, but I recommend all the other books as well. I can’t wait for the next book set in this world!
The Love Hurts Duet has all the angst and drama, but it’s sexy and sweet too. I managed to fall in more and more in love with Jackson, even while he was breaking my heart.
I definitely recommend The Love Hurts Duet if you like angsty enemies to lovers. If you haven’t read the parents’ books, that’s okay. This duet can totally be read as a standalone, but I recommend all the other books as well. I can’t wait for the next book set in this world!
September 18, 2022
This was my first read from M Robinson, I had read mixed reviews but I thought what the h€ll, I’ll give it a go!
I really really like this duet, the timeline and Jackson and Harleys ages threw me abit, they seemed to young for some of their young dialogue but it didn’t bother me too much.
I honestly didn’t think they’d get it together or maybe they always did….
They are both stubborn and far from perfect but perfect for each other. But damn it took them a long time to figure that out! The push and pull, the love hate it was totally them and they wouldn’t have been as good without it.
Now that ending was not what I thought was gonna happen, so it goes without saying I’m now reading another duet….
I really really like this duet, the timeline and Jackson and Harleys ages threw me abit, they seemed to young for some of their young dialogue but it didn’t bother me too much.
I honestly didn’t think they’d get it together or maybe they always did….
They are both stubborn and far from perfect but perfect for each other. But damn it took them a long time to figure that out! The push and pull, the love hate it was totally them and they wouldn’t have been as good without it.
Now that ending was not what I thought was gonna happen, so it goes without saying I’m now reading another duet….
September 29, 2025
Review: I loved this book! This story is about Jackson and Harley. This duet includes Hated You Then and Love you Now. Jackson and Harley have known each other since they were children. They hated each other when they were younger. I loved the banter in this book. I loved the storyline. The chemistry and tension between Jackson and Harley were perfect. The spice was perfect in this book. The character development throughout the book was great! This book had me feeling all the feels. The angst in this book was so good. Harley was there was for Jackson even if he pushed her away.
Favorite Quote: “She went from the girl I hated the most, to the one I needed more than anything in this world.”
Favorite Quote: “She went from the girl I hated the most, to the one I needed more than anything in this world.”
June 13, 2021
Monica Robinson knows how to write a family saga. From Bo + half-pint, Mia + Creed, and now Harley + Jackson.
Harley and Jackson are a classic childhood enemies to lovers tale. In true Monica fashion this is a gritty and angsty romance.
As an avid fan of next gen stories from Monica, the Good Ol’ Kids are all grown up and to see their kids grow from babies to adults will set your heart on fire or mend your soul. Be prepared because each child will have you tearing out your hair!
Harley and Jackson will have you laughing out loud, crying, and angry. These two will have you wondering if HEA is possible or if lifelong enemies is all they’ll ever amount to.
Harley and Jackson are a classic childhood enemies to lovers tale. In true Monica fashion this is a gritty and angsty romance.
As an avid fan of next gen stories from Monica, the Good Ol’ Kids are all grown up and to see their kids grow from babies to adults will set your heart on fire or mend your soul. Be prepared because each child will have you tearing out your hair!
Harley and Jackson will have you laughing out loud, crying, and angry. These two will have you wondering if HEA is possible or if lifelong enemies is all they’ll ever amount to.
September 20, 2020
Jackson and Harley stole my heart, along with breaking it. Two kids working their way through life with and without each other. From childhood friends and enemies to adulthood and real life. Both held secrets for themselves and each other. But love was always in the background whether it shined or was dimmed by pain. Both were selfish and selfless trying to maneuver their way.
And one moment changed everything. Devastation and determination ruled.
Read as these two finally find their way.
And one moment changed everything. Devastation and determination ruled.
Read as these two finally find their way.
October 27, 2020
Fantastic
My head and heart are spinning, this was just everything. I truly love how this author writes, she captures all the feelings and puts them into words, adds a lot of angst , a few twists (that had my jaw dropping) and that is why she is my favourite author of all time. I started a few years ago with The Good Ol Boys and loved each and every one who each had a different story to tell and each time I feel she cannot top it.......she always does. These hot alpha males are just the cherry on top.....keep doing what you do xx
My head and heart are spinning, this was just everything. I truly love how this author writes, she captures all the feelings and puts them into words, adds a lot of angst , a few twists (that had my jaw dropping) and that is why she is my favourite author of all time. I started a few years ago with The Good Ol Boys and loved each and every one who each had a different story to tell and each time I feel she cannot top it.......she always does. These hot alpha males are just the cherry on top.....keep doing what you do xx
September 16, 2020
This duet is epic! M Robinson has left me completely speechless. I am so happy to be heading back to Oak Island in this enemies to lovers duet.. The push and pull between Harley and Jackson was mindblowingly captivating and I could not put it down. I laughed, cried, got angry, and wanted more. Robinson's talent continues to leave me breathless with every book that I read. I wish I could give this duet more than 5 stars.
February 8, 2021
Good read
I was excited to read this book after finishing the parents books but I am a little disappointed. I feel like this story focused to much on the past and not the now. I understand that history has to be given but not 60% of the book. I also didn't care for the reason they "broke up". It was childish and immature especially to hold on to it for years. I will read the next story Cash and Journey but I really want to read Shiloh and Trigg story.
I was excited to read this book after finishing the parents books but I am a little disappointed. I feel like this story focused to much on the past and not the now. I understand that history has to be given but not 60% of the book. I also didn't care for the reason they "broke up". It was childish and immature especially to hold on to it for years. I will read the next story Cash and Journey but I really want to read Shiloh and Trigg story.
March 17, 2021
I'm gutted ❤️❤️❤️
This was the best book I have read out of all M Robsin son's books. I was in pounds and needles waiting for the next detail of their love hate relationship. I was crying my eyes out one second and giddy with laughter the next. Every detail makes you feel the the presence of each family member. I couldn't put this series down until I finished every last word. Bravo
This was the best book I have read out of all M Robsin son's books. I was in pounds and needles waiting for the next detail of their love hate relationship. I was crying my eyes out one second and giddy with laughter the next. Every detail makes you feel the the presence of each family member. I couldn't put this series down until I finished every last word. Bravo
October 27, 2020
Rollercoaster
Harley and Jackson broke my heart more than a dozen times but finally put it back together in the end! I have cried, laughed, and cried some more. What a ride that was. I’ll be in a book funk for a long time after this one.
Harley and Jackson broke my heart more than a dozen times but finally put it back together in the end! I have cried, laughed, and cried some more. What a ride that was. I’ll be in a book funk for a long time after this one.
November 9, 2020
Brilliant
What an emotional rollercoaster this book took me on. I loved how complex Jackson was and how devoted he was to Harley. They really went through a lot but in the end it was worth it. A brilliant read and would recommend it to everyone.
What an emotional rollercoaster this book took me on. I loved how complex Jackson was and how devoted he was to Harley. They really went through a lot but in the end it was worth it. A brilliant read and would recommend it to everyone.
January 28, 2021
Amazing
Brilliant story and characters, had me laughing and cursing. Can’t help but fall in love with the characters in the story. Another great read by an awesome writer. Thank you M Robinson.
Brilliant story and characters, had me laughing and cursing. Can’t help but fall in love with the characters in the story. Another great read by an awesome writer. Thank you M Robinson.
October 21, 2020
Amazing!
Loved this book, hit you in all the feels! Laughter, sadness, love, and strength. An amazing book written by an amazing author. Thank you.💞
Loved this book, hit you in all the feels! Laughter, sadness, love, and strength. An amazing book written by an amazing author. Thank you.💞
October 24, 2020
3.5 stars. I’m on the fence with the rating on this one. I have to think about it
October 27, 2020
Best story ever!
New and refreshing plot. Page turner all the way. I laughed and cried from start to finish! Must read!
I can't wait to read more!
New and refreshing plot. Page turner all the way. I laughed and cried from start to finish! Must read!
I can't wait to read more!
December 3, 2020
Love! Love! love!
Amazing!!! The whole series! I can not get enough of these characters! Please never stop writing about them! Can not wait for the next one!
Amazing!!! The whole series! I can not get enough of these characters! Please never stop writing about them! Can not wait for the next one!
April 20, 2021
I love all her books, I just couldn’t get into this one. All he did was hurt her and she still loves him
May 14, 2021
Young love
It was really good and it had in all my emotions. I’m not into the pet names but loved the book.
It was really good and it had in all my emotions. I’m not into the pet names but loved the book.
May 19, 2025
overall 3 stars
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