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The Boy I Once Hated: Love & Hate Duet Kindle Edition

by C.R. Jane (Author), Ivy Fox (Author), Michelle Lancaster (Photographer) Format: Kindle Edition
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I've always heard there's a fine line between love and hate.

No one told me that line could destroy me.

Noah Fontaine.

King of the school.

My living nightmare.

The object of my fantasies.

My new stepbrother.

I did whatever it took to survive him.

Every day he took more of me.

I just didn’t expect him to take my heart.

Because of the boy I once hated, I'd never be the same girl again.

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  1. “If forever is all I have, then so be it. Forever won’t be long enough for me, though. Not nearly enough.” “No?” I rasp, falling deeper and deeper. “No, Sky. I’ll probably love you in this life and the next, and all the ones that will follow. I won’t be able to prevent it. Don’t you see? It’s you, Sky. It’s always been you. It will always be you.”
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BM8BM2TD
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (February 26, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 26, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
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  1. C.R. Jane

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    I'm a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary, fantasy, and whatever else I want to write. My stories are designed to make you cry, make you scream...and eventually make you swoon. Welcome to my world, where heartbreak and happy endings rule.

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    Ivy Fox is a USA Today bestselling author of angst-filled, contemporary romances, some of them with an unconventional #whychoose twist.

    So don’t be surprised if you pick up a book of hers and find out that her heroine ends up with more than one guy.

    Wink wink.

    Just like her, Ivy lives a pretty chill life, surrounded by her two most important men—her husband and son. The only thing that keeps her up at night are the fictional characters in her head that can't seem to shut up until she writes their story.

    But she's gotten used to them running the show and is all too happy to oblige.

    Books and romance are her passion.

    A strong believer in happy endings and that love will always prevail in the end, both in life and in fiction.

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Customers enjoy the drama and turmoil in the story. They find the characters well-written and awesome. The writing style is described as easy to read and entertaining. Many readers describe the book as beautiful and captivating. However, some feel the pacing is rushed in some places and the time jumps don't help. Opinions differ on the emotional content, with some finding it heartbreaking while others say it's heartwarming.

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27 customers mention "Story quality"27 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story's drama and turmoil. They find the first few chapters intriguing, with a backstory that provides context. The love story is heartbreaking and angsty, with ups and downs. It is a great beginning to the Love and Hate duet.

"My heart is officially in my throat. The story starts out sad with a teen boy named Noah who is losing his mother to cancer...." Read more

"The story kept my interest...." Read more

"...These two know how to write angst, drama and yes sometimes love like no others...." Read more

"...This is a will be a great love story when they get the HEAs in the second book." Read more

10 customers mention "Character depth"8 positive2 negative

Customers like the character depth.

"...Overall i loved all that characters they wrote…minus one.. i don’t like her because she is the girl you are suppose to dislike, so they did their..." Read more

"...n't release til August...BUT, I will also say, these characters are totally worth the wait, especially if you're obsessed with angst, like me...." Read more

"I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it. I do love perfectly imperfect characters and this book is full of them...." Read more

"...It's not DARK dark, but the main female character is bullied mercilessly throughout most of the book. So be forewarned...." Read more

10 customers mention "Writing quality"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the well-written characters and dialogue. The authors set the tone and kept them hooked. The book is action-packed, easy to read, and entertaining.

"...You can *feel* the characters emotions through the expressive writing and can picture it all vividly in your mind...." Read more

"...Having said all that it was written beautifully and I'm eager to see how it all turns out in book two...." Read more

"...These two know how to write angst, drama and yes sometimes love like no others...." Read more

"...CR and Ivy’s writing is impeccable they never fail to captivate me in their books. There was one thing that threw me off...." Read more

8 customers mention "Beauty"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's beauty. They find it heartbreaking.

"...The story of Noah and Skylar is frustrating, horrifying, sad, and beautiful. I don’t like what he does at the end (sorry for any spoiler)...." Read more

"...Their love is so beautiful and pure. Only to rip your heart out with a brutal cliffhanger at the end. Definitely worth the read...." Read more

"...This is beautiful and soooo heartbreaking. I can’t wait to read the next book." Read more

"Sky and noah's story was both heartbreaking, angsty, and all round beautiful. I especially love all the drama and turmoil...." Read more

5 customers mention "Pacing"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They find it engaging and captivating, drawing them in and making them feel deeply. The book builds up slowly and keeps them hooked until the end.

"BEST. BOOK. EVER!! I mean seriously! It built you up. Slow burn. And IT FREAKING MADE ME CRY IN STARBUCKS!!!!..." Read more

"...This book consumed me all the way through....the feels were off the charts. I need the next book like I need my next breath." Read more

"I found the first few chapters intriguing. Writers set the tone and had me hooked… however 30% in, it hit a bump, it was just long and drawn out...." Read more

"This book is amazing. It will bring you to your knees, drawing you in and making you feel so much...." Read more

43 customers mention "Emotional content"27 positive16 negative

Customers have different views on the emotional content of the book. Some find it heartbreaking and a tearjerker, while others say the story is emotionally intense throughout.

"...You can *feel* the characters emotions through the expressive writing and can picture it all vividly in your mind...." Read more

"...There is a sadness to this story. In many bully romances the reasoning behind the bullying can be superficial and ridiculous...." Read more

"...The story of Noah and Skylar is frustrating, horrifying, sad, and beautiful. I don’t like what he does at the end (sorry for any spoiler)...." Read more

"...took my heart out and stomped on it, it was that much of an emotional roller coaster!..." Read more

3 customers mention "Readability"0 positive3 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and engaging. However, some reviewers feel it's predictable and rushed in certain parts. The time jumps don't help, as they don't become close until the end.

"3.75 stars A bit predictable, a bit rushed in some places but overall enjoyed. Looking forward to the conclusion. Great stream scenes" Read more

"...This isn't helped by all the weird time jumps. The time jumps didn't help because they didn't become close until towards the end...." Read more

"Couldn't read it fast enough..." Read more

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This story is so beautiful and broken that you cant help yourself but turn the pages to get through it all as quick as you can take it all in. The story of Noah and Skylar consumes you."I know it's ridiculous, the thought that at eighteen you could find your soulmate. But I know with every facet of my heart that we belong together, that he was made to be mine."Skylar and Noah are now step siblings, and even more so - Noah is determined to make Sky's life just as miserable as his. With harsh tactics, a wide array of bullying and evil schemes from the parade of women Noah has on speed dial, he truly makes Sky's high school days, pure misery. Only when death is a possibility, does it all stop and then - the feelings they have been teetering on the edge of, finally come in full force.When they finally are able to light the match together, these characters go up in fireworks in a vision of pure beauty. With forbidden love and promises that make forever seem small, their story is truly one for the books.Only when the ending comes for Part One, we are left in turmoil and much like the characters, the reader feels numb and you cant help but replay everything in your head of how it could have possibly ended like that. Chaos of the heart continues to rain down even after, leaving you in one of the fiercest book hangovers ever.With this all being said, I absolutely commend these authors for such an amazing story. I am in shock on how I did not see that ending coming. I loved these characters and even though bullying is never an easy feat to get over - they were broken together and made for each other. I cannot wait to see how Part Two unfolds for them and I hope they get their HEA they deserve.*Overall 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️*Med/Slow Burn*Heat? 4/5*Bully, Enemies to Lovers, step-brother romance 😉*Ends on heartbreaking cliffhanger
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  • Jen Adams
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow. Just wow.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2024
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    I don’t typically write reviews, but WOW. It has been a long time since I’ve had so many feels from a story! You can *feel* the characters emotions through the expressive writing and can picture it all vividly in your mind. No spoilers here, even though I could blather on and on! Highly recommend - off to book 2!
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  • Deanna
    4.0 out of 5 stars solid story
    Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2024
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    3.75 stars A bit predictable, a bit rushed in some places but overall enjoyed. Looking forward to the conclusion. Great stream scenes
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  • GGmom
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book is just real......
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2023
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    My heart is officially in my throat. The story starts out sad with a teen boy named Noah who is losing his mother to cancer. He is such a devoted, loyal loving son. Then it turns a bit when we meet Skylar. She is a recluse who prefers escapism through creative writing/stories and fictional characters instead of engaging in real life bc she’s so sad & alone. She struggles with speaking her feelings and even more with dealing with them so she hides. Then there is her over the top older siblings Daisy who is the opposite in many ways. Yet I get the feeling Daisy feels as much as Sky does, she just masks it better by putting on a mask. They are close and Daisy is protective of Sky. Making it seem like maybe Sky needs her often in the story but truly it’s Daisy who needs Sky. The story of Noah and Skylar is frustrating, horrifying, sad, and beautiful. I don’t like what he does at the end (sorry for any spoiler). He could’ve handled it wayyyy differently especially after all this girl has been through. But hey, boys are dumb when it comes to being logical when feelings are involved. I just hope that Book 2 is a better life for Sky and a huge wake up call for Noah. He had better get those knee pads ready bc he needs to do serious groveling and begging for forgiveness. Skylar deserves the world 🌎
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Bibiana Rico
    5.0 out of 5 stars Review🖤🖤
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2025
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    I hardly write reviews, but this has been one of my ultimate favorite reads. It made me feel so much thru this book. It was a damn rollercoaster. When I tell you I understand how Sky felt towards Noah, you will understand when reading it. There is definitely lots of a mixture of feelings for these characters. But it's definitely a great read.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good but needs better execution
    Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2023
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    The story kept my interest. This is the first time I've read a bully romance where I was more interested in the dynamics between the family than I was the actual love story of the main characters. This might be because nothing really happens in the first 60% of the story to solidify Sky's and Noah's feelings for each other. They don't really have moments of bonding until the 65% mark.

    I found that I really wanted more progression and emotional scenes between the parents and the kids. That felt real. The attraction between sky and Noah did not feel real. Neither did the hate they initially had for each other. I just felt that while the characters had depth and felt 3 dimensional, the emotional aspect felt a little surface level. This isn't helped by all the weird time jumps.

    The time jumps didn't help because they didn't become close until towards the end. Had the book spent a longer time developing their bond it would have felt more real. I'm not certain I'll read the next book. The ending was so pointless and a poor attempt at a cliff hanger.
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  • QsMoni
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very angsty step brother bully story
    Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2023
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    First things first-
    Spice 🌶🌶🌶/🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 (3/5)
    Violence/gore (1/5)
    M/F
    Medium slowish burn
    Cliffhanger? Yes
    Tropes- high school, virgin, bully, step brother, nerdy girl/popular guy

    The premise is simple but angsty. The main male character has recently lost his beloved mother to cancer and when his father rapidly moves on and marries another woman with two daughters he takes his anger and pain out on the younger, quieter, more vulnerable daughter.

    There are aspects of this story that could be considered triggering, bully romances tend to fall under the dark romance genre and this is no different. It's not DARK dark, but the main female character is bullied mercilessly throughout most of the book. So be forewarned.

    What sets this story apart from the average high school bully romance was the element of pain and angst both characters experienced driving their behaviors. There is a sadness to this story. In many bully romances the reasoning behind the bullying can be superficial and ridiculous. Often the boys are rich and bored and malicious for entertainment. In this case the boy is broken and hurting and confused and vicious.

    Having said all that it was written beautifully and I'm eager to see how it all turns out in book two.
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  • Aziza Gulam Ali
    5.0 out of 5 stars masterpiece🥰😍😍🥹
    Reviewed in Canada on August 29, 2023
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    What a book I just love it everything about this book the angst the chemistry the plot & oh my god the ending was heartbreaking to me 😭💔 they didn’t deserved this hopefully ok second book it have happy ending of them they deserve happiness even I am mad at Noah method to push her away for him but still I am rooting for them to be together just Noah need to grovel to win back his lady love ❤️
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  • Client Kindle
    5.0 out of 5 stars I need book2 asap
    Reviewed in France on February 19, 2024
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    Skylar and Noah !!!!!!!
    My new favorite couple.
    I won't spoil you just need to read it. You won't be disappointed !
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  • Dona M.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Ok
    Reviewed in India on May 31, 2023
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    The story is for angst lover. So if you are in a mood to read angst then this book is a hit, i liked the story but didn't like the character especially FMC, i hope she improves her self in the next book
    She has issues and that's okay but one can't love fully if you don't learn to love yourself. The spice is good too.
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  • SLee94
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tugs at your heartstrings so much!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2023
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    Emotional from start to finish, The Boy I Once Hated will leave you feeling a bit broken at times, falling in love with Noah and yet wanting to throw your kindle and sometimes feeling all three at the same time. Your feelings and thoughts will clash, it'll tug on all your heartstrings and take you on one of the best emotional roller coasters I've ever been on. I've got a feeling that book 2 of this duet, will hit so much harder.
    I had sooo many mixed feelings about Noah, and I wanted to be angry for Skylar, but that boy and his pain is just another example of the tugging on your heartstrings. You can't not fall for him. I love the whole relationship and chemistry between Skylar and Noah, and I can't wait to see how it's all going to unfold.
    This book is extremely well written and thoroughly enjoyable. It was nothing like I had imagined, it was so much more, so much better. I highly recommend!
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  • fiona fog
    5.0 out of 5 stars I’m addicted
    Reviewed in Australia on June 20, 2023
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    Holy crap I was not expecting to love this book as much as I did, but it grabbed me and I was lost. Lost in a story that angered me, shocked me and had me absolutely despising our male lead until I didn’t.

    The investment I have with these characters is scary. It’s like a train wreck, you know the dangers coming but you’ll keep turning those pages because you need to see what’s going to happen.

    The chemistry was smoking hot, the spice factor was off the hook. But it’s the story that got me. Made me question why I’d enjoy someone else’s misery to be honest. But it wasn’t like that, it was waiting for her to stand up for herself and be this amazing woman she was becoming.

    It gutted me, my heart was broken for both of them. But that ending? Wow.

    Now I’m impatient for book two.
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