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The Hate Series #3
Hate So Sweet
That was fun…That’s it. Those are the only words Hayden Franks has condescended to speak to me since our sophomore year. Until today, until now…
My grandmother once told me I have the sight, and if she’s to be believed, the gift is given to those with blood so thick only the strongest can carry it on. And it’s this which convinced me at ten years old that I already knew who my soulmate was, but Hayden Franks, with his dark stare and sexy smirk, is no white knight, and I guess I’m no damsel in distress.
Either way…he’s my weakness, but now that he finally sees me, I fear it’s too late because even as my heart pounds to the beat of his darkness, I know - I’m broken, I’m bent, and I fear there’s nothing left of my desiccated soul.
For once upon a time, I thought I was special...and now I know I’m no more special than the next sad broken girl, only now I have the scars to show for it.
And Hayden Franks, the bad boy who looked past me? Well, maybe, just maybe, he is the one…because I can’t resist him, I never could…and with every dirty smile and moody stare, I see…it’s strange just how sweet hate can be.
★★★Author's Note: This is book three of a trilogy, although it can be read as a standalone. The first two books in this series are Finn and Colt's story. Hate So Sweet is Ramie's story, and it's raw and beautiful but also contains strong language, violence and sexual situations that some may find triggering.
My grandmother once told me I have the sight, and if she’s to be believed, the gift is given to those with blood so thick only the strongest can carry it on. And it’s this which convinced me at ten years old that I already knew who my soulmate was, but Hayden Franks, with his dark stare and sexy smirk, is no white knight, and I guess I’m no damsel in distress.
Either way…he’s my weakness, but now that he finally sees me, I fear it’s too late because even as my heart pounds to the beat of his darkness, I know - I’m broken, I’m bent, and I fear there’s nothing left of my desiccated soul.
For once upon a time, I thought I was special...and now I know I’m no more special than the next sad broken girl, only now I have the scars to show for it.
And Hayden Franks, the bad boy who looked past me? Well, maybe, just maybe, he is the one…because I can’t resist him, I never could…and with every dirty smile and moody stare, I see…it’s strange just how sweet hate can be.
★★★Author's Note: This is book three of a trilogy, although it can be read as a standalone. The first two books in this series are Finn and Colt's story. Hate So Sweet is Ramie's story, and it's raw and beautiful but also contains strong language, violence and sexual situations that some may find triggering.
274 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 24, 2021
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About the author
Nina Lincoln
20 books51 followersHi! I’m Nina. I love to read. Obsessively. No joke. Just ask my husband. I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. Pursued a graduate degree in Forensic Psychology in the great NYC and settled in Phoenix.
I’m an avid Elvis Presley fan, a Tudor history aficionado (or at least I like to think so), and a zombie/end of the world junkie, who happens to also be a sucker for a happy ending! Yes, I see the contradiction.
On those rare occasions when I am not engrossed in a good book, or writing my own, I can be found cuddled up to my furry companions (the dogs not my husband) and relaxing with my best friend (my husband not the dogs).
I love books across all genres and can’t seem to keep myself in a single lane when I create my own stories, so if it seems as though I can’t make up my mind, it’s because I can’t. Heh.
~Nina
I’m an avid Elvis Presley fan, a Tudor history aficionado (or at least I like to think so), and a zombie/end of the world junkie, who happens to also be a sucker for a happy ending! Yes, I see the contradiction.
On those rare occasions when I am not engrossed in a good book, or writing my own, I can be found cuddled up to my furry companions (the dogs not my husband) and relaxing with my best friend (my husband not the dogs).
I love books across all genres and can’t seem to keep myself in a single lane when I create my own stories, so if it seems as though I can’t make up my mind, it’s because I can’t. Heh.
~Nina
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April 8, 2022
I like Nina Lincoln's books and did want to read this story of a couple of side characters in the Hate series. The problem is that I detested the guy Hadyn (Hayden? I can't even be bothered to check how the ass spelled his name so I'll go with H though I can think of many other names that would fit better) so much I can't even. He's the biggest man ho I've ever read I think which is saying something. I mean I thought Cyn from Made for Cyn was the biggest man ho but boy, was I wrong. I seriously couldn't get past me constantly thinking he probably had an STD. What I also really detested was how he treated Ramie. Ramie was damaged. She was beyond damaged. She took everything H gave her. I mean he treated her like garbage and said such devastating things to her and each time she crawled to him or let him back because...and get this...because he made her physically turned on. Oh, she meets nice, cute guys but doesn't feel that burning physical attraction so they're off her list of potentials. No, it has to be H.
So basically, it's a story of a really damaged girl who can only be with a man who takes his anger out on her by either being verbally hurtful or sleeping with a chick where she can hear them. Yeah. A real winner there.
In the end, I didn't buy any HEA with them because I thought H was a real weak link. I wasn't convinced he finally grew up and would find other ways to handle his anger. I mean, it was already established that his father was physically and verbally abusive and that H was starting to go that way. But yeah, no.
Ramie deserved better but alas, she's not going to be.
Still, I really like Nina Lincoln, can't wait for the sequel to "Made for Cyn," and the story is well written despite me simply detesting the story itself.
So basically, it's a story of a really damaged girl who can only be with a man who takes his anger out on her by either being verbally hurtful or sleeping with a chick where she can hear them. Yeah. A real winner there.
In the end, I didn't buy any HEA with them because I thought H was a real weak link. I wasn't convinced he finally grew up and would find other ways to handle his anger. I mean, it was already established that his father was physically and verbally abusive and that H was starting to go that way. But yeah, no.
Ramie deserved better but alas, she's not going to be.
Still, I really like Nina Lincoln, can't wait for the sequel to "Made for Cyn," and the story is well written despite me simply detesting the story itself.
May 28, 2022
So much better than the last and a way more likeable heroines. but at the same time, needed a good editor. So many repeated phrases and weird grammar (ie using ‘for’ in place of ‘because’ e.g ‘for I will never...’).
There were also like 8500 sex scenes, which unfortunately didn’t actually mean that it was particularly steamy. I almost got the sense that they were there as filler because the author wasn’t sure how to develop the actual story. Sex may have been their primary communication but that never actually seems to change. By the end of the book the only change is that they’re a definitive and committed couple with a kid. All that trauma and grief? Well fuck know what happens with that I guess.
I also gotta know what the things about “holes” is. The author says “hole”, as if pussy is a boring less sexy alternative. There’s a part where his ex wrote on an Ace playing card “you can stick your ace in any of my holes” or whatever — and seriously who the fuck talks like that lmao
Anyways, some recon on teenage lexicon wouldnt have gone amiss.
On top of that, the sex scenes were weirdly dry, albeit spontaneous, and as the book went on they seemed to get shorter. To the point where I wasn’t even sure why bother including some of them.
Otherwise, a better book than the last two that seemed more well thought but didn’t seem to execute very well.
There were also like 8500 sex scenes, which unfortunately didn’t actually mean that it was particularly steamy. I almost got the sense that they were there as filler because the author wasn’t sure how to develop the actual story. Sex may have been their primary communication but that never actually seems to change. By the end of the book the only change is that they’re a definitive and committed couple with a kid. All that trauma and grief? Well fuck know what happens with that I guess.
I also gotta know what the things about “holes” is. The author says “hole”, as if pussy is a boring less sexy alternative. There’s a part where his ex wrote on an Ace playing card “you can stick your ace in any of my holes” or whatever — and seriously who the fuck talks like that lmao
Anyways, some recon on teenage lexicon wouldnt have gone amiss.
On top of that, the sex scenes were weirdly dry, albeit spontaneous, and as the book went on they seemed to get shorter. To the point where I wasn’t even sure why bother including some of them.
Otherwise, a better book than the last two that seemed more well thought but didn’t seem to execute very well.
May 24, 2024
The story was well written enough. Unfortunately, I am only giving it 2 stars as I can't respect a FMC who lets a man walk all over her.
I assume the author created Ramies character with the idea that she demonstrated vulnerability, strength, and resilience despite experiencing a horrifically abusive relationship and a near death experience.
All I saw was a young woman with no self-respect, co-dependency issues, and a naivety that was frustrating to read about.
Hayden cheats on her multiple times (often in her presence), and she dismisses it by saying that they're not "officially" together.
Even though she told him that she's in love with him.
And that she's pregnant with their child.
What she really needs is therapy to help her understand why she doesn't feel like she deserves better from an intimate partner.
Hayden - you're hopeless, mate. A dumb 19 year old who gets turned on by a stiff breeze. He's not a worthy partner or admirable character in any shape or form.
I wish authors would stop glorifying sexy bad boy type characters by framing them in such a way that all is forgiven because they f**k like champions and become less psychologically abusive.
While some people may like that kind of thing, I personally find it absurd and cliche.
I assume the author created Ramies character with the idea that she demonstrated vulnerability, strength, and resilience despite experiencing a horrifically abusive relationship and a near death experience.
All I saw was a young woman with no self-respect, co-dependency issues, and a naivety that was frustrating to read about.
Hayden cheats on her multiple times (often in her presence), and she dismisses it by saying that they're not "officially" together.
Even though she told him that she's in love with him.
And that she's pregnant with their child.
What she really needs is therapy to help her understand why she doesn't feel like she deserves better from an intimate partner.
Hayden - you're hopeless, mate. A dumb 19 year old who gets turned on by a stiff breeze. He's not a worthy partner or admirable character in any shape or form.
I wish authors would stop glorifying sexy bad boy type characters by framing them in such a way that all is forgiven because they f**k like champions and become less psychologically abusive.
While some people may like that kind of thing, I personally find it absurd and cliche.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 2, 2021
Ramies story is painful to read at times, what she experiences through her relationship with Ben is horrendous. But to pull through it and fight her trauma everyday makes her stronger then she allows herself to believe.
Hayden has his own battles to fight but unlike Ramie he doesn’t allow himself to fight them he uses them as his excuse to run and not deal with things head on.
If you trigger easily this book isn’t for you. If you can handle dark abusive content then I’d recommend. Nina handled the storylines really well with the right level of sensitivity
Hayden has his own battles to fight but unlike Ramie he doesn’t allow himself to fight them he uses them as his excuse to run and not deal with things head on.
If you trigger easily this book isn’t for you. If you can handle dark abusive content then I’d recommend. Nina handled the storylines really well with the right level of sensitivity
March 8, 2021
Loved it
I think i loved Ramie and Hayden’s story more than Colt’s and Finn’s. Ramie has to be the strongest and bravest FMC i have ever come across. What she has faced in her life would make normal people cower and hide but she embraced all the pain and came out strong. At times in this book i wanted to punch Hayden so bad, especially the scene where Ramie goes to Finn’s apartment and hears Angel. Hayden had some growing to do of his own though and i was glad he got his head out of his ass and proved just how much he lived Ramie. Brilliant writing, such an emotional book.
I think i loved Ramie and Hayden’s story more than Colt’s and Finn’s. Ramie has to be the strongest and bravest FMC i have ever come across. What she has faced in her life would make normal people cower and hide but she embraced all the pain and came out strong. At times in this book i wanted to punch Hayden so bad, especially the scene where Ramie goes to Finn’s apartment and hears Angel. Hayden had some growing to do of his own though and i was glad he got his head out of his ass and proved just how much he lived Ramie. Brilliant writing, such an emotional book.
February 26, 2021
Omg. I’ve been waiting for this book and it did not disappoint. My heart broke for Ramie. She went through so much. Hayden didn’t always help. I wanted to punch him so many times. Ugh. But I’m glad he redeemed himself and was there for Ramie. I’m so happy her dad got his Sh*t together. Can’t wait for the next book. This is one of my favorite series.
May 22, 2021
Very emotional
Covered some heart-rending subjects. Lots of ups and downs and mood swings between both leads, but given the traumas both went through it fitted the story. Also given the young ages of the leads it seemed natursl that they would act this way.It was well written and emotional to read. I have read it twice now in fact.
Covered some heart-rending subjects. Lots of ups and downs and mood swings between both leads, but given the traumas both went through it fitted the story. Also given the young ages of the leads it seemed natursl that they would act this way.It was well written and emotional to read. I have read it twice now in fact.
January 13, 2022
So happy I read this book… finished the series perfectly
This book was a perfect epilogue for the series. It focused on a different couple but it showed progress for everyone in the world.
I was nervous about reading the third book wondering how is it going to move the world on but I really am happy I did because it completed the book series for me.
This book was a perfect epilogue for the series. It focused on a different couple but it showed progress for everyone in the world.
I was nervous about reading the third book wondering how is it going to move the world on but I really am happy I did because it completed the book series for me.
March 1, 2021
Absolutely loved this! Ramie wow just wow... what she went through! Loved Hayden too although at times I did want to smack him! It felt like this book took me two seconds to read I just couldn’t put it down...
January 9, 2022
Dark but good.
I enjoyed this book although it was hard to read as there were so many dark and sad parts. I did not care for the constant use of the f word in what seemed like every other sentence, but I would read another book by Nina as I did enjoy this series.
I enjoyed this book although it was hard to read as there were so many dark and sad parts. I did not care for the constant use of the f word in what seemed like every other sentence, but I would read another book by Nina as I did enjoy this series.
August 15, 2022
Hayden and Ramie
The journey for Hayden and Ramie was so dark, intense, but so emotional. Two teenagers broken beyond repair honestly still find their way to peace, love, and happiness. This one is definitely not an easy read, but it is enjoyable.
The journey for Hayden and Ramie was so dark, intense, but so emotional. Two teenagers broken beyond repair honestly still find their way to peace, love, and happiness. This one is definitely not an easy read, but it is enjoyable.
February 27, 2021
Take a shot every time the author chooses to make a character say “for I”.
March 3, 2021
Great book!
A lot happened in the book, I enjoyed the story line and all the twists and turns and unexpected events. ☺️☺️☺️
A lot happened in the book, I enjoyed the story line and all the twists and turns and unexpected events. ☺️☺️☺️
July 30, 2023
Not good at all, but compared to the other books in this series it had dual pov. Weak characters and a plot.
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