You know what he sees, Charisma-someone who wasn’t up to his usual standards.Įverything I didn’t say last night rushes out. “I didn’t mean-” he stops, not finishing as he studies my face. I’m not your hookup anymore, football player.” How dare he? It was one thing to see him in a social setting and pretend I was fine, but when we’re face to face without people watching… “Don’t put your hands on me. His fingers are a hot brand on my skin-it’s the first time we’ve touched in three months-and I pull away.

“I don’t need help,” My voice is strangled as I move to brush past him-forget the textbooks-but he reaches out and takes my elbow. I stare at him a little too long, until I snap out of it. His face is unshaven, the darkness on his jawline adding a broody look. Of course, he looks magnificent in a tight long-sleeved black shirt that clings to his broad chest and tapered jeans molded to those leg muscles. Today it’s flat-soled red Converse, black joggers, and a Yankees sweatshirt.

I ease back on my feet and whip around, internally wishing I’d worn something more I hate you and don’t you wish you still had me, but sadly, I’m not in my kickass shoes and itchy dress. Let me,” Blaze says, this time closer, his voice soft. My heart does a nosedive off a cliff as that familiar gruff voice washes over me, his accent a smooth drawl that’s reminiscent of hot summer nights and slow kisses-kisses we never had…well, except for that one time freshman year. I’m on my tiptoes when the question comes, trying to reach a book on the top shelf in the bookstore at the student center. Be sure to make your next enemies to lovers romance I Hate You by Ilsa Madden-Mills. I Hate You is a sultry and emotional read that will make your heart soar. I Hate You stole my heart, and I still haven’t shaken the book hangover.

I was completely riveted and unable to let this story go. This is an absolute must read for lovers of new adult, love to hate, sports romances, with a heaping helping of heat.īlaze and Charisma were both beautifully broken in different ways, and witnessing them figure out how to fit the pieces together was captivating. I laughed, I cried, and swooned extra hard. The constant push and pull had my emotions scattered, and the slow burn had me begging for more. This enemies to lovers, college age romance, is deeply emotional, completely swoon-worthy, and infuriating in that way you know you crave. I Hate You by Ilsa Madden-Mills is sure to give you ALL the feels.

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