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When Sinners Hate

When Sinners Hate

Contemporary Romance Romantic Comedy

Pages: 319
Published: 2023

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Contemporary Romance Romantic Comedy

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Charlotte E HartContemporary Romance · Romantic Comedy

Rachel De LuneContemporary Romance · Romantic Comedy

NadeneI received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.I knew going into When Sinners Hate it would be darker and grittier than When Sinners Fall. The male protagonist of this installment, Abel Cortez, is cold, calculated and downright dangerous. He is not someone whose path you would want to cross, even on his best of days. The authors presented his character in a way that readers will either hate him or admire him for his loyalty. Abel Cortez is no prince charming. He’s intense, cold and ruthless. To make matters worse, he is involved in the most despicable business: human trafficking. Definitely not someone you can love, but one whom you can admire for his loyalty to his family. Family comes first for Abel, and woe be unto the person who made the mistake of trying to hurt any of his family members. “I’m nowhere near a good man. Never have been and don't intend to be. But I am a good brother.” Abel Cortez is no prince charming. He’s intense, cold and ruthless. To make matters worse, he is involved in the most despicable business: human trafficking. Definitely not someone you can love, but one whom you can admire for his loyalty to his family. Family comes first for Abel, and woe be unto the person who made the mistake of trying to hurt any of his family members. Alexia (Lexi) Ortega sought revenge for the murder of the brother. The best way to get it was by marrying one of the Cortez brothers. She hoped to use her charms to get her way, but she never counted on Abel being the one she would have to marry. Suffice it to say, those charms would never work on a man like Abel. Abel and Lexi’s relationship held high levels of toxicity. Hate, anger, and the need for revenge fueled their relationship, and their damaged pasts didn’t help the situation. Abel did time in prison for murder and Lexi father used her as a sexual pawn in illegal business activities. Throughout the story, Abel and Lexi fought each other every step of the way. She pushed, and he pulled. Eventually, Abel got her to be honest with herself, stand up for herself, draw on her inner strength and ditch the manipulative bitchiness. Not only do readers get to see the real Lexi, they see some ‘redemptive’ qualities in Abel. When Sinners Hate is a dark, enemies to lovers romance which is not for the faint of heart. The abysmal treatment of women will make you cringe. None of the characters will ever be candidates for sainthood. Their actions were brutal and downright evil. This is the second book in the series, however, it needs be read in order of release. Each book features a different couple, however, there’s an over-reaching story arc which picks up in each book beginning with the novella. Readers who enjoy romance stories featuring anti-heroes and lots triggers will definitely enjoy When Sinners Hate. This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading