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Hawksview U #2
Shattered Hate
Hawksview University Series is written as an interconnected character series. This is book 2 which will feature Trayton and Daxton. You must read Shattered Ice first before reading Shattered Hate.
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429 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 18, 2025
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May 19, 2025
6 FUCKING STARS ⭐️
what am I supposed to do with my life now???
what am I supposed to do with my life now???
June 25, 2025
5⭐️
“Who hurt you, Dax?”
“You. You hurt me the most, Tray.”
I don’t even know where to start with this book. I finished it four days ago and I still can’t stop thinking about it, the characters, the bond they had, everything about this book was just perfect. I loved it so much, and I’ll definitely be coming back to it again and again.
“No one really knows what it means.”
“It means whatever he wants it to mean.”
“What did you just say?”
╰•★★ Trayton King ★★•╯
“But you were looking at me.”
“Because I wanted to be kissing you.”
Trayton really hated and i mean REALLY hated Daxton like pls, just look at the way he talked and thought about him:
I turn around and have the misfortune of facing the trash that entered this room
And then he went from that to THIS:
And then he smiles. One. My whole list for today is complete.
Get yourself a man who makes you smile ten times a day because he knows how rare that is for you and the way he was so possessive and protective over Dax? I ATE that shit up!!!
“I don’t care what you tell Coach, but you’re going to tell me who did this to you. If it’s Grady, he’s dead.”
Daxton bumps into someone and as soon as they shoot him a look, I return it with a glare that warns, “Say one word to him, and you’ll catch my damn fist.”
He was so deep in the “if I can’t have him, no one can” mindset and what made it worse is that he didn’t even realize he was acting that way because he was already falling for him.
His hand still resting on Daxton’s waist. I zero in on that hand. “If you want to keep those hands, I suggest you remove them from him now.”
Everybody knew before him that his behavior wasn't him trying to piss him off, it was just him being jealous and not knowing how to deal with his feeling's towards Dax.
“Who really cares about me?”
“Me.”
“What?”
“Me. I care. I would be sad if you left this world tomorrow.”
His abandonment issues? Yeah, I get why it was hard for him but Dax was right. He blamed him for too much, and at one point it really felt like he was punishing Dax for all the people who left him before.
“I don’t want to hurt you anymore, Dax. I just want to make you smile. I fell in love with your smile at the age of eleven. It’s something I don’t want to go a day without seeing again.”
╰•★★ Daxton Rivers ★★•╯
“You mentioned not knowing if you’d ever been in love because you were young. When you think about that person, what do you feel?”
“Pain.”
“Then you have been in love, Tray. Love always hurts. Believe me, I know.”
I’ll be honest, I wish he had stood on business in some parts of the books. He was so in love with Tray that seeing him hurt, hurt him too, so his anger never really lasted.
“Let me show you how much I hate you.” He did just that. The sick thing is, I love how much he hates me.
Yeah, he clocked him a few times but when he really needed to get mad, he didn’t. Or not for too long and I feel like Tray knew he had him wrapped around his finger and used it.
╰•★★ Daxton and Trayton ★★•╯
He was kissing me like this is what he’s been wanting, what he’s been craving, and he’s finally, finally getting it. Well, fuck him for wanting this. And fuck me for wanting him right back.
Now THIS is what I call a REAL enemies to lovers, these two loved, craved and yearned for each other and HATED themselves for it.
“What are you doing to me, Dax?”
“More like, what are you doing to me, Trayton King?”
Chapter 32? Yeah, this book earned an extra star just for that chapter. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve reread it in the past three days. If you wanna know what pushed this to five stars for me? Go read that chapter. That’s all I’m gonna say.
“You came back to me.” I lean my forehead against his. “You left, but you came back.”
The found family was so well done. I loved these boys and all their interactions. The way they welcomed Dax into their group (Cope, I love you babe, i hope they give u a book), I was crying when Dax presented his project and showed how deep their bond was.
“Like the stars, we may fade from sight, but we always find our way back to each other.”
If I had to complaint about one thing, it’s that the friend group had SO many scenes, especially at the beginning. They were fun and entertaining, but I was just tryna see Dax and Tray tearing each other apart lol anyways, this book had everything: fights, rivalry, love, tension, found family, laughs, heartache, yearning, jealousy EVERYTHING.
“I love you, Daxton Rivers.”
“I love you, Trayton King. Always have.”
I wish I could reread this book for the first time again. I finished this review and I'm already missing them again.
“Who hurt you, Dax?”
“You. You hurt me the most, Tray.”
I don’t even know where to start with this book. I finished it four days ago and I still can’t stop thinking about it, the characters, the bond they had, everything about this book was just perfect. I loved it so much, and I’ll definitely be coming back to it again and again.
“No one really knows what it means.”
“It means whatever he wants it to mean.”
“What did you just say?”
╰•★★ Trayton King ★★•╯
“But you were looking at me.”
“Because I wanted to be kissing you.”
Trayton really hated and i mean REALLY hated Daxton like pls, just look at the way he talked and thought about him:
I turn around and have the misfortune of facing the trash that entered this room
And then he went from that to THIS:
And then he smiles. One. My whole list for today is complete.
Get yourself a man who makes you smile ten times a day because he knows how rare that is for you and the way he was so possessive and protective over Dax? I ATE that shit up!!!
“I don’t care what you tell Coach, but you’re going to tell me who did this to you. If it’s Grady, he’s dead.”
Daxton bumps into someone and as soon as they shoot him a look, I return it with a glare that warns, “Say one word to him, and you’ll catch my damn fist.”
He was so deep in the “if I can’t have him, no one can” mindset and what made it worse is that he didn’t even realize he was acting that way because he was already falling for him.
His hand still resting on Daxton’s waist. I zero in on that hand. “If you want to keep those hands, I suggest you remove them from him now.”
Everybody knew before him that his behavior wasn't him trying to piss him off, it was just him being jealous and not knowing how to deal with his feeling's towards Dax.
“Who really cares about me?”
“Me.”
“What?”
“Me. I care. I would be sad if you left this world tomorrow.”
His abandonment issues? Yeah, I get why it was hard for him but Dax was right. He blamed him for too much, and at one point it really felt like he was punishing Dax for all the people who left him before.
“I don’t want to hurt you anymore, Dax. I just want to make you smile. I fell in love with your smile at the age of eleven. It’s something I don’t want to go a day without seeing again.”
╰•★★ Daxton Rivers ★★•╯
“You mentioned not knowing if you’d ever been in love because you were young. When you think about that person, what do you feel?”
“Pain.”
“Then you have been in love, Tray. Love always hurts. Believe me, I know.”
I’ll be honest, I wish he had stood on business in some parts of the books. He was so in love with Tray that seeing him hurt, hurt him too, so his anger never really lasted.
“Let me show you how much I hate you.” He did just that. The sick thing is, I love how much he hates me.
Yeah, he clocked him a few times but when he really needed to get mad, he didn’t. Or not for too long and I feel like Tray knew he had him wrapped around his finger and used it.
╰•★★ Daxton and Trayton ★★•╯
He was kissing me like this is what he’s been wanting, what he’s been craving, and he’s finally, finally getting it. Well, fuck him for wanting this. And fuck me for wanting him right back.
Now THIS is what I call a REAL enemies to lovers, these two loved, craved and yearned for each other and HATED themselves for it.
“What are you doing to me, Dax?”
“More like, what are you doing to me, Trayton King?”
Chapter 32? Yeah, this book earned an extra star just for that chapter. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve reread it in the past three days. If you wanna know what pushed this to five stars for me? Go read that chapter. That’s all I’m gonna say.
“You came back to me.” I lean my forehead against his. “You left, but you came back.”
The found family was so well done. I loved these boys and all their interactions. The way they welcomed Dax into their group (Cope, I love you babe, i hope they give u a book), I was crying when Dax presented his project and showed how deep their bond was.
“Like the stars, we may fade from sight, but we always find our way back to each other.”
If I had to complaint about one thing, it’s that the friend group had SO many scenes, especially at the beginning. They were fun and entertaining, but I was just tryna see Dax and Tray tearing each other apart lol anyways, this book had everything: fights, rivalry, love, tension, found family, laughs, heartache, yearning, jealousy EVERYTHING.
“I love you, Daxton Rivers.”
“I love you, Trayton King. Always have.”
I wish I could reread this book for the first time again. I finished this review and I'm already missing them again.
August 12, 2025
Tropes: enemies to lovers, forced proximity, second chances, found family
Feels: 3/5
Steam*: 2.5/5
Kinks: sex in risky places, piercings, no lube
Angst: medium/high
HEA: yes
Pairing: MM
Triggers/potential icks/content warnings/representation: drug use, minor characters who are addicts, child abuse, murder, violence, suicidal ideation by MMC, grief, minor character death by overdose
Cheating between MCs: No
Any cheating: Bex "cheated" on Trayton with Dax, breaking Trayton's heart at 16
Other person drama: No virgins. Daxton pined for Trayton when Tray was with Bex in the past. In the present, Dax doesn't get with anyone else during the book, but it's because Tray cock blocks him. It's strongly implied that Tray hooked up with a past hookup at 27% at least once when he was horny over Dax / feelings had started (likely more especially during a 1 month lull) but not with Dax yet. No others after they got together.
3.75 stars (I'm giving these stars for the intensity of emotion, but I don't really like Trayton)
This review contains spoilers. It's hard to comment on the arc of their relationship without talking about their shared history and spoilery stuff. So don't read if you don't want spoilers.
Trayton and Daxton are about 20 years old. They are in college. Trayton plays hockey and wants to get into the NHL. His dad has money, he's lived a relatively comfortable life. His mom abandoned the family when he was about 10 years old because she wanted to pursue love and his dad was too work obsessed to fulfill her. He met a boy when he was 11 who made him realize that he is gay, nothing ever happened between them, but he fell in love. The boy abandoned him without a word. Not long after, Trayton made friends with another boy Bex, and dated him in secret for years, Trayton thought at the time he was in love. Bex broke up with him and then kissed Daxton in front of him, with Dax looking at Trayton, which Tray interpreted as rubbing it in, triggering Tray to hate both Bex and Dax. Tray has reached the conclusion that everyone leaves and he'll never try love again. 4 years pass. Bex died last year of an overdose after years of addiction.
Dax is the nephew of Bex's drug dealer, and both Bex and Dax had to work for the dealer. Dac has been blamed a bit by some for being a bad influence, when he really wasn't. Dax has been physically, mentally and emotionally abused all his life by his family. He's thought about suicide multiple times from when he was 10 until present. Dax was the boy that Trayton fell in love with at 11 years old, and Dax fell in love too, and he didn't abandon him, he got hospitalized because of the abuse he was suffering and lost Trayton as a result and has hurt over him for years. Dax finally has an opportunity to get away from his family, he's gotten financial assistance to continue funding his college independently and he's been moved into a college dormitory away from the trailer he grew up in. His roommate ends up being a teammate of Trayton's, Cope, who is kind and becomes protective of Dax. And Dax has been assigned an art project that requires him to work with the hockey team closely. Trayton hates Dax and wants to make him miserable. He torments him, Dax pushes back. Tray is also attracted to him. And he finds himself cock blocking Dax over the months. It's hypocritical because at least at the beginning, Trayton is implied to be hooking up with others to slake his lust. As they spend more time together, Tray goes through a lot of feelings for Dax, hate, jealousy, possessiveness, coming to understand him, protectiveness of him.
This book was an intense read. There was a lot of intense feelings. The MMCs were both so broken and they were so preoccupied with the other person, they wanted each other so bad. It was quite a journey of tension between them progressing. Relatively slow burn though because they didn't hook up for almost half of the book.
There were some things that kept me from really really loving the book though:
- Giving Daxton the hockey art project was a stupid idea. The Dean/coach know his situation, know the tension between Dax and some of the players over Bex's death, yet they thought that it was a good idea to put him in a triggering and negative / unhealthy position with people that hate him. It's also going to drive Trayton to probably assault Daxton, and put Trayton's education and career with hockey at stake because he could get expelled and become someone no one would want to touch professionally. Why would they do that to one of their star players, it's counter to their interests.
- I found the tattoo drama unrealistic. Trayton came off immature in his excitement over this tattoo. And it didn't seem like a realistic tattoo experience. Dax had never tattooed a client before, and the first tattoo that he books is an arm sleeve with Trayton?! There was never reference to him paying for the tattoo, he kept running away after every tattoo appointment, and I'm like, pay your bill b****! And I feel like the design wasn't as meaningful as they played it off to be. I feel like this is a tattoo that he might regret. Tray seems clingy, he's clinging to Brayden and Kal so he's getting an arm sleeve that is about their friendship and relationship as teammates, an ode to the team that he is currently on, when he's going to move on at some point, even if they stay close. If my friend got a arm sleeve devoted to our friendship, I would be like, slow your roll!!!
- I didn't like Trayton. I know it's a dark romance and they're supposed to do bad s***, but this wasn't even about that. He was just unconsciously accidentally a bit of a selfish and narcissistic personality. A dick. Even in the little moments after he had given up on his resentments and was trying to be nice to Dax and be a good boyfriend, there was just this underlying toxicity to the things he did. He always made Dax be the one to make an effort and come to him. Like demanding that Dax drop his school work and spend time with him, do an interview with him. He punched Dax accidentally and didn't apologize over it. On page 288 Tray just walks away at an incredibly dumb time. At the end of the book, when Tray is making his big grand gesture to say I love you, he makes Dax come to him rather than Tray going to Dax. That moment just set me off, because it gives the same energy as a guy telling his girlfriend, "I want to tell you I love you, but come to my office break room and meet me there and I'll tell you there".
- It was also super hypocritical for Tray to be all possessive and cock blocking Dax while he was still hooking up with others himself during the first 30% of the book. There wasn't anything on page other than Tray having a public make out session with someone and another incident where he was demanding a f*** buddy show up at his place for a hookup, but it's assumed he went through with it and with that kind of personality and attitude over the next month where he wasn't really doing anything with Dax I'm sure he wasn't the type of guy to stay celibate. It's just not fair to do cock blocking but hook up with others yourself.
Kind of disappointed that the third book in this series is going to be MF with Kal having a second chance with the 30-year-old woman he hooked up with at 17, and apparently knocked up. I'm not a fan of MF and I'm not a fan of the secret baby trope.
Some notable moments:
"I eye up the trophies, wondering if there’s a name on them. Do I want the surprise, or do I need to prepare? There’s one person who I would rather shit in my own hand and clap than share a room with, and that’s Trayton King. As long as it’s not him, I can do this."
"“Tray.” I mewl as he grinds his hips, hitting that spot that drives me wild. He keeps doing it, and his hands slide down my legs, gripping my ass as he sits up. He pulls my hips up, slides out, and then eases back in, targeting that sweet spot. His eyes lock onto mine, holding me in place as he takes me completely. Each slow thrust steals my breath. He just stares, mouth slightly open, like he’s capturing everything about me. I hate it. “You hate me,” I grit out as he presses that spot. He pauses, frowning, then thrusts in harder. “Oh my god, yes.” I breathe, the sensation overwhelming me. I don’t even need to touch myself; the way he moves and looks at me is enough. “I don’t,” he argues, and I keep my eyes closed. I can’t face him when he says that; it’s just the moment talking."
*FYI about steam: I rate steam based on a combination of quality & quantity. I note kink separate from steam because I don't want to underrate steamy reads that don't have much kink.
**Note about spoilers: I like to comment on the plot of a book in reviews, so I almost always mark my reviews as containing spoilers. But I try to avoid spoiling the big dramatic moments! As a reader, I personally like to know what I'm getting into before I read a book so I know more about the content and if it's to my taste/mood, so I try to give that information in my reviews for myself when I'm considering rereading and also for other readers.
Feels: 3/5
Steam*: 2.5/5
Kinks: sex in risky places, piercings, no lube
Angst: medium/high
HEA: yes
Pairing: MM
Triggers/potential icks/content warnings/representation: drug use, minor characters who are addicts, child abuse, murder, violence, suicidal ideation by MMC, grief, minor character death by overdose
Cheating between MCs: No
Any cheating: Bex "cheated" on Trayton with Dax, breaking Trayton's heart at 16
Other person drama: No virgins. Daxton pined for Trayton when Tray was with Bex in the past. In the present, Dax doesn't get with anyone else during the book, but it's because Tray cock blocks him. It's strongly implied that Tray hooked up with a past hookup at 27% at least once when he was horny over Dax / feelings had started (likely more especially during a 1 month lull) but not with Dax yet. No others after they got together.
3.75 stars (I'm giving these stars for the intensity of emotion, but I don't really like Trayton)
This review contains spoilers. It's hard to comment on the arc of their relationship without talking about their shared history and spoilery stuff. So don't read if you don't want spoilers.
Trayton and Daxton are about 20 years old. They are in college. Trayton plays hockey and wants to get into the NHL. His dad has money, he's lived a relatively comfortable life. His mom abandoned the family when he was about 10 years old because she wanted to pursue love and his dad was too work obsessed to fulfill her. He met a boy when he was 11 who made him realize that he is gay, nothing ever happened between them, but he fell in love. The boy abandoned him without a word. Not long after, Trayton made friends with another boy Bex, and dated him in secret for years, Trayton thought at the time he was in love. Bex broke up with him and then kissed Daxton in front of him, with Dax looking at Trayton, which Tray interpreted as rubbing it in, triggering Tray to hate both Bex and Dax. Tray has reached the conclusion that everyone leaves and he'll never try love again. 4 years pass. Bex died last year of an overdose after years of addiction.
Dax is the nephew of Bex's drug dealer, and both Bex and Dax had to work for the dealer. Dac has been blamed a bit by some for being a bad influence, when he really wasn't. Dax has been physically, mentally and emotionally abused all his life by his family. He's thought about suicide multiple times from when he was 10 until present. Dax was the boy that Trayton fell in love with at 11 years old, and Dax fell in love too, and he didn't abandon him, he got hospitalized because of the abuse he was suffering and lost Trayton as a result and has hurt over him for years. Dax finally has an opportunity to get away from his family, he's gotten financial assistance to continue funding his college independently and he's been moved into a college dormitory away from the trailer he grew up in. His roommate ends up being a teammate of Trayton's, Cope, who is kind and becomes protective of Dax. And Dax has been assigned an art project that requires him to work with the hockey team closely. Trayton hates Dax and wants to make him miserable. He torments him, Dax pushes back. Tray is also attracted to him. And he finds himself cock blocking Dax over the months. It's hypocritical because at least at the beginning, Trayton is implied to be hooking up with others to slake his lust. As they spend more time together, Tray goes through a lot of feelings for Dax, hate, jealousy, possessiveness, coming to understand him, protectiveness of him.
This book was an intense read. There was a lot of intense feelings. The MMCs were both so broken and they were so preoccupied with the other person, they wanted each other so bad. It was quite a journey of tension between them progressing. Relatively slow burn though because they didn't hook up for almost half of the book.
There were some things that kept me from really really loving the book though:
- Giving Daxton the hockey art project was a stupid idea. The Dean/coach know his situation, know the tension between Dax and some of the players over Bex's death, yet they thought that it was a good idea to put him in a triggering and negative / unhealthy position with people that hate him. It's also going to drive Trayton to probably assault Daxton, and put Trayton's education and career with hockey at stake because he could get expelled and become someone no one would want to touch professionally. Why would they do that to one of their star players, it's counter to their interests.
- I found the tattoo drama unrealistic. Trayton came off immature in his excitement over this tattoo. And it didn't seem like a realistic tattoo experience. Dax had never tattooed a client before, and the first tattoo that he books is an arm sleeve with Trayton?! There was never reference to him paying for the tattoo, he kept running away after every tattoo appointment, and I'm like, pay your bill b****! And I feel like the design wasn't as meaningful as they played it off to be. I feel like this is a tattoo that he might regret. Tray seems clingy, he's clinging to Brayden and Kal so he's getting an arm sleeve that is about their friendship and relationship as teammates, an ode to the team that he is currently on, when he's going to move on at some point, even if they stay close. If my friend got a arm sleeve devoted to our friendship, I would be like, slow your roll!!!
- I didn't like Trayton. I know it's a dark romance and they're supposed to do bad s***, but this wasn't even about that. He was just unconsciously accidentally a bit of a selfish and narcissistic personality. A dick. Even in the little moments after he had given up on his resentments and was trying to be nice to Dax and be a good boyfriend, there was just this underlying toxicity to the things he did. He always made Dax be the one to make an effort and come to him. Like demanding that Dax drop his school work and spend time with him, do an interview with him. He punched Dax accidentally and didn't apologize over it. On page 288 Tray just walks away at an incredibly dumb time. At the end of the book, when Tray is making his big grand gesture to say I love you, he makes Dax come to him rather than Tray going to Dax. That moment just set me off, because it gives the same energy as a guy telling his girlfriend, "I want to tell you I love you, but come to my office break room and meet me there and I'll tell you there".
- It was also super hypocritical for Tray to be all possessive and cock blocking Dax while he was still hooking up with others himself during the first 30% of the book. There wasn't anything on page other than Tray having a public make out session with someone and another incident where he was demanding a f*** buddy show up at his place for a hookup, but it's assumed he went through with it and with that kind of personality and attitude over the next month where he wasn't really doing anything with Dax I'm sure he wasn't the type of guy to stay celibate. It's just not fair to do cock blocking but hook up with others yourself.
Kind of disappointed that the third book in this series is going to be MF with Kal having a second chance with the 30-year-old woman he hooked up with at 17, and apparently knocked up. I'm not a fan of MF and I'm not a fan of the secret baby trope.
Some notable moments:
"I eye up the trophies, wondering if there’s a name on them. Do I want the surprise, or do I need to prepare? There’s one person who I would rather shit in my own hand and clap than share a room with, and that’s Trayton King. As long as it’s not him, I can do this."
"“Tray.” I mewl as he grinds his hips, hitting that spot that drives me wild. He keeps doing it, and his hands slide down my legs, gripping my ass as he sits up. He pulls my hips up, slides out, and then eases back in, targeting that sweet spot. His eyes lock onto mine, holding me in place as he takes me completely. Each slow thrust steals my breath. He just stares, mouth slightly open, like he’s capturing everything about me. I hate it. “You hate me,” I grit out as he presses that spot. He pauses, frowning, then thrusts in harder. “Oh my god, yes.” I breathe, the sensation overwhelming me. I don’t even need to touch myself; the way he moves and looks at me is enough. “I don’t,” he argues, and I keep my eyes closed. I can’t face him when he says that; it’s just the moment talking."
*FYI about steam: I rate steam based on a combination of quality & quantity. I note kink separate from steam because I don't want to underrate steamy reads that don't have much kink.
**Note about spoilers: I like to comment on the plot of a book in reviews, so I almost always mark my reviews as containing spoilers. But I try to avoid spoiling the big dramatic moments! As a reader, I personally like to know what I'm getting into before I read a book so I know more about the content and if it's to my taste/mood, so I try to give that information in my reviews for myself when I'm considering rereading and also for other readers.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 26, 2025
4.75🌟
This hit so different. I’m not gonna lie, Tray was doing a lot at some point but honestly valid crash out. And Daxton?Homeboy was so in love, he literally crawled for the D.
Also, can we talk about Cope and Daxton’s friendship? Cope was really a friend and I loved that so much.
One thing I hated though I can’t stand when one MC is in that vulnerable state after an orgasm and the other just walks out because they’re mad. I hate it every time.
I’m not gonna lie, I didn’t even like Trayton at first but he turned out to be such a sweetheart.
Daxton and Tray’s love just did something to me. That confession scene hit way too hard. Tray making plans for his day just to make Daxton smile, the tattoos, Daxton’s obsession with Tray’s hair I ate it all up.
And the epilogue🙈Yeah, I’m gonna cry forever.
I love them too much honestly.🫦😩
This hit so different. I’m not gonna lie, Tray was doing a lot at some point but honestly valid crash out. And Daxton?Homeboy was so in love, he literally crawled for the D.
Also, can we talk about Cope and Daxton’s friendship? Cope was really a friend and I loved that so much.
One thing I hated though I can’t stand when one MC is in that vulnerable state after an orgasm and the other just walks out because they’re mad. I hate it every time.
I’m not gonna lie, I didn’t even like Trayton at first but he turned out to be such a sweetheart.
Daxton and Tray’s love just did something to me. That confession scene hit way too hard. Tray making plans for his day just to make Daxton smile, the tattoos, Daxton’s obsession with Tray’s hair I ate it all up.
And the epilogue🙈Yeah, I’m gonna cry forever.
I love them too much honestly.🫦😩
September 7, 2025
This book is so damn good,it completely blew me away.
The opening was bold, intense, and immediately set the stage for an incredible enemies-to-lovers journey. And WOW,I was right. After loving the first book, my expectations for this one were high, and I can honestly say it met every single one of them.
P.S. Black’s writing style is so poetic yet raw.it pulls you in, makes you laugh, cry, and fall completely in love with these characters. The way the author captures emotions and paints each scene felt so real that I couldn’t help but live through every moment alongside them. I especially love how this book ties back to the first one, answering lingering questions while still feeling fresh with a new couple’s story. Everything fits together so seamlessly.
Tray and Dax are the heart of this story, a perfect example of how love can grow from the most unlikely places.
At first, Tray’s hatred felt overwhelming, but as his backstory unfolded, it became clear how fear shaped his anger. Watching him slowly let his walls down with Dax was such a powerful journey. Their relationship is messy, fiery, and painful at times but it’s also tender, healing, and destiny written. The way fate brought them together after years apart, only to face obstacles and find each other again, was nothing short of beautiful.
Dax, with all the hardships he faced, broke my heart more than once. Yet seeing him finally free, loved, and happy felt like such a triumph. And Tray,when he hates, he burns, but when he loves, it’s with a depth that takes your breath away. His quiet way of treasuring Dax, even counting his smiles, was one of the most touching details of the book.
This is not just a romance.,it’s a story about healing, forgiveness, and discovering that what feels like hate might just be love in disguise. Beautifully written, deeply emotional, and utterly unforgettable. P.S. Black has truly outdone themselves. ❤️🖤
The opening was bold, intense, and immediately set the stage for an incredible enemies-to-lovers journey. And WOW,I was right. After loving the first book, my expectations for this one were high, and I can honestly say it met every single one of them.
P.S. Black’s writing style is so poetic yet raw.it pulls you in, makes you laugh, cry, and fall completely in love with these characters. The way the author captures emotions and paints each scene felt so real that I couldn’t help but live through every moment alongside them. I especially love how this book ties back to the first one, answering lingering questions while still feeling fresh with a new couple’s story. Everything fits together so seamlessly.
Tray and Dax are the heart of this story, a perfect example of how love can grow from the most unlikely places.
At first, Tray’s hatred felt overwhelming, but as his backstory unfolded, it became clear how fear shaped his anger. Watching him slowly let his walls down with Dax was such a powerful journey. Their relationship is messy, fiery, and painful at times but it’s also tender, healing, and destiny written. The way fate brought them together after years apart, only to face obstacles and find each other again, was nothing short of beautiful.
Dax, with all the hardships he faced, broke my heart more than once. Yet seeing him finally free, loved, and happy felt like such a triumph. And Tray,when he hates, he burns, but when he loves, it’s with a depth that takes your breath away. His quiet way of treasuring Dax, even counting his smiles, was one of the most touching details of the book.
This is not just a romance.,it’s a story about healing, forgiveness, and discovering that what feels like hate might just be love in disguise. Beautifully written, deeply emotional, and utterly unforgettable. P.S. Black has truly outdone themselves. ❤️🖤
November 30, 2025
4.5⭐️
2.5🌶
Daxton Rivers was a character that I truly felt for in book one and all that he'd endured—living with a family that forced him to do their dirty work, being tormented by students at the university, and losing his best friend. But with the start of the new academic year, Dax's hope was to use the chance the university was giving him to carve out a path for himself that took him far away from his family. This turned out to be more difficult than he'd anticipated when his project for the year required him to work closely with the hockey team and, in turn, his biggest nemesis.
Reading about Bexley from Daxton's POV was painful. It broke my heart all over again for not just Bex, but also for all the people he'd left behind who were still processing the loss.
Trayton was a layered character. On the outside his actions were impulsive or rash, but the more we learn about him, the more we understand the why behind it. There were moments when his actions did piss me off. His behavior towards Dax and the things he did to hurt him weren't cool. But then we also see that his feelings for Dax were a lot more complex than he let on. Trayton King doesn't half-ass anything, be it love or hate. When he hated Dax, it was with every fiber of his being. And when he accepted his true feelings for him, he also loved him with every fiber of his being.
Romance-wise, this was a proper enemies-to-lovers scenario. Tray and Dax absolutely couldn't stand each other at first. Although as the story progresses, you realize there's so much more going on when it comes to their feelings for each other. For Dax, it was much easier to convince himself that he hated Tray than to know that he could never have him. And for Tray, it was his fear of abandonment that triggered his hatred towards Dax. But the more time they're forced to spend in close quarters, the more they unwittingly let each other in.
There were moments in this book that made me emotional, especially when it came to Daxton's POV. He honestly deserved the world, and I'm glad that Tray eventually came through.
The spice in this book was amazing. I especially look forward to the spice in an enemies-to-lovers book, and this one absolutely delivered. The way these two couldn't stand each other but couldn't keep their hands off each other was hot AF. I loved how Tray took control and teased Dax. What was also fun was watching him lose his mind over wanting Dax.
Once again the side characters in this book were absolutely amazing. They're the kind of supporting characters that enhance the story as a whole. The friendships in this book truly played a vital role for both Tray and Dax.
I absolutely loved Cope. Everyone deserves a friend like him who sticks by your side and is ready to fight anyone for you. I really wish that the author would write a book for him in this series because I'd love to learn more about him.
That ending has me really intrigued for Kal's book because oh. my. god!! I have so many questions. If the first two books are any indication, I'm going to have my heart broken all over again.
2.5🌶
Daxton Rivers was a character that I truly felt for in book one and all that he'd endured—living with a family that forced him to do their dirty work, being tormented by students at the university, and losing his best friend. But with the start of the new academic year, Dax's hope was to use the chance the university was giving him to carve out a path for himself that took him far away from his family. This turned out to be more difficult than he'd anticipated when his project for the year required him to work closely with the hockey team and, in turn, his biggest nemesis.
Reading about Bexley from Daxton's POV was painful. It broke my heart all over again for not just Bex, but also for all the people he'd left behind who were still processing the loss.
Trayton was a layered character. On the outside his actions were impulsive or rash, but the more we learn about him, the more we understand the why behind it. There were moments when his actions did piss me off. His behavior towards Dax and the things he did to hurt him weren't cool. But then we also see that his feelings for Dax were a lot more complex than he let on. Trayton King doesn't half-ass anything, be it love or hate. When he hated Dax, it was with every fiber of his being. And when he accepted his true feelings for him, he also loved him with every fiber of his being.
Romance-wise, this was a proper enemies-to-lovers scenario. Tray and Dax absolutely couldn't stand each other at first. Although as the story progresses, you realize there's so much more going on when it comes to their feelings for each other. For Dax, it was much easier to convince himself that he hated Tray than to know that he could never have him. And for Tray, it was his fear of abandonment that triggered his hatred towards Dax. But the more time they're forced to spend in close quarters, the more they unwittingly let each other in.
There were moments in this book that made me emotional, especially when it came to Daxton's POV. He honestly deserved the world, and I'm glad that Tray eventually came through.
The spice in this book was amazing. I especially look forward to the spice in an enemies-to-lovers book, and this one absolutely delivered. The way these two couldn't stand each other but couldn't keep their hands off each other was hot AF. I loved how Tray took control and teased Dax. What was also fun was watching him lose his mind over wanting Dax.
Once again the side characters in this book were absolutely amazing. They're the kind of supporting characters that enhance the story as a whole. The friendships in this book truly played a vital role for both Tray and Dax.
I absolutely loved Cope. Everyone deserves a friend like him who sticks by your side and is ready to fight anyone for you. I really wish that the author would write a book for him in this series because I'd love to learn more about him.
That ending has me really intrigued for Kal's book because oh. my. god!! I have so many questions. If the first two books are any indication, I'm going to have my heart broken all over again.
April 15, 2025
I loved this book! ❤️
Book one in this series was one of my favorite books from last year, so I was really looking forward to this one and it did not disappoint.
I went through so many emotions in this book. I was so sad for the MCs and I cried several times reading it. I was also so mad at one of the MMCs that I had to put the book away for a bit. 😂 The tension between Tray and Dax was delicious and the spice was 🔥
I love PS. Black’s writing and can’t wait to read more of her books ❤️
Tropes and stuff:
🏒MM romance
✏️College
🏒Hockey player x artist
✏️Enemies to lovers
🏒Emotional angst
✏️Forced proximity
🌶️Spicy
This series has to be read in order starting with Shattered Ice. ♥
Book one in this series was one of my favorite books from last year, so I was really looking forward to this one and it did not disappoint.
I went through so many emotions in this book. I was so sad for the MCs and I cried several times reading it. I was also so mad at one of the MMCs that I had to put the book away for a bit. 😂 The tension between Tray and Dax was delicious and the spice was 🔥
I love PS. Black’s writing and can’t wait to read more of her books ❤️
Tropes and stuff:
🏒MM romance
✏️College
🏒Hockey player x artist
✏️Enemies to lovers
🏒Emotional angst
✏️Forced proximity
🌶️Spicy
This series has to be read in order starting with Shattered Ice. ♥
April 5, 2025
ARC review.
An Emotional Punch to the Heart.
Shattered Hate broke me, then brought me back to life. I was already attached to Daxton, but this book made me love him even more deeply. I cried, I suffered, I felt everything. Tray dragged me through every emotion: from anger to understanding, to affection.
This is not an easy romance. It’s raw, intense, painful… and yet so beautiful. The slow burn is perfectly paced, and when it ignites, it’s a blaze.
A gut-wrenching story with flawed, bleeding, real characters.
A true favorite. Read it if you crave books that leave you both more alive and slightly more broken.
An Emotional Punch to the Heart.
Shattered Hate broke me, then brought me back to life. I was already attached to Daxton, but this book made me love him even more deeply. I cried, I suffered, I felt everything. Tray dragged me through every emotion: from anger to understanding, to affection.
This is not an easy romance. It’s raw, intense, painful… and yet so beautiful. The slow burn is perfectly paced, and when it ignites, it’s a blaze.
A gut-wrenching story with flawed, bleeding, real characters.
A true favorite. Read it if you crave books that leave you both more alive and slightly more broken.
April 26, 2025
I enjoyed reading this and couldn’t put it down at the beginning! I feel as if there isn’t much romance though, this book is definitely a slow burn! They both announced they loved each other at the end. It’s also enemies to lovers, I’ll definitely read the next books in the series when they get released!
April 9, 2025
Rating: 4⭐️
Emotion: 2.5🥹
Spice: 3.5🌶️
I received an ARC of Shattered Hate in exchange for an honest review.
I’ll start by saying I loved Shattered Hate and it was a great continuation of the Hawksview University series. The story was well written, low (occasionally medium) angst with moderate spice.
Shattered Hate was a slow burn and I don’t think I was expecting that, especially after Shattered Ice. When the spice did hit, well let’s just say all that build up was worth the wait and we were rewarded with some very very hot scenes. (Tray’s epilogue, you’ll thank me later)
And wow.. talk about a toxic as f*ck MC. Trayton.. you my friend take the cake. The amount of hate he held for Daxton was next level and there were numerous times I just wanted to throttle him.
I felt a lot of emotions while reading Shattered Hate. My heart broke for Dax. The further I read and the pieces of their past fell into place the more I hurt for him. Dax was a character I was so drawn so in Shattered Ice and I loved reading his story.
Shattered Hate was a hard fought HEA and Dax & Tray both deserved it after everything they had been through.
It was great to see some familiar characters again. I adore the found family in this series.
Favourite Quotes:
Nobody warns you that first love can change you forever. Nobody tells you how hard it is to breathe when that first heartbreak hits. And nobody tells you that first love cuts the deepest.
Love is a paradox of life and death, keeping you alive to endure every shard of pain.
Like the stars, we may fade from sight, but we always find our way back to each other.
Emotion: 2.5🥹
Spice: 3.5🌶️
I received an ARC of Shattered Hate in exchange for an honest review.
I’ll start by saying I loved Shattered Hate and it was a great continuation of the Hawksview University series. The story was well written, low (occasionally medium) angst with moderate spice.
Shattered Hate was a slow burn and I don’t think I was expecting that, especially after Shattered Ice. When the spice did hit, well let’s just say all that build up was worth the wait and we were rewarded with some very very hot scenes. (Tray’s epilogue, you’ll thank me later)
And wow.. talk about a toxic as f*ck MC. Trayton.. you my friend take the cake. The amount of hate he held for Daxton was next level and there were numerous times I just wanted to throttle him.
I felt a lot of emotions while reading Shattered Hate. My heart broke for Dax. The further I read and the pieces of their past fell into place the more I hurt for him. Dax was a character I was so drawn so in Shattered Ice and I loved reading his story.
Shattered Hate was a hard fought HEA and Dax & Tray both deserved it after everything they had been through.
It was great to see some familiar characters again. I adore the found family in this series.
Favourite Quotes:
Nobody warns you that first love can change you forever. Nobody tells you how hard it is to breathe when that first heartbreak hits. And nobody tells you that first love cuts the deepest.
Love is a paradox of life and death, keeping you alive to endure every shard of pain.
Like the stars, we may fade from sight, but we always find our way back to each other.
April 25, 2025
⛓️ ARC REVIEW ⛓️
Thank you so much to my lovely @authorps.black & @lovenotes.pr for my copy of Shattered Hate 🥹
Poppy, Poppy, Poppy. You always know how to shatter me (😏no pun intended) and then piece me back together. I feel like I healed with these boys. I love them, I love the bonds between this group and everything that they are. As you know by your DM’s, I SOBBBBED and I have no shame 😤 although I am convinced in the last 15% that you were trying to kill me. My heart couldn’t take ittttt.
In all seriousness @authorps.black writing is literal magic. The perfect amount of detail, you truly feel like you’re apart of the story. I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to let this series go. I am so thankful for @lovenotes.pr because they brought you to me and now you’re never getting rid of me!
Thank you for putting your heart on paper for all of our enjoyment.
Give @authorps.black a follow and read all of her books. You will be blown away, I promise you.
Shattered Hate is available NOW and is book 2 in the Hawksview University series and CANNOT be read as a standalone. Inside you’ll find:
🧊MM college hockey romance
🏒enemies to lovers
🧊secretly, it’s always been you
🏒soulmates
🧊found family
🏒WIDE OPEN DOOR SPICE 🥵🥵
🧊pierced 🍆👀
Thank you so much to my lovely @authorps.black & @lovenotes.pr for my copy of Shattered Hate 🥹
Poppy, Poppy, Poppy. You always know how to shatter me (😏no pun intended) and then piece me back together. I feel like I healed with these boys. I love them, I love the bonds between this group and everything that they are. As you know by your DM’s, I SOBBBBED and I have no shame 😤 although I am convinced in the last 15% that you were trying to kill me. My heart couldn’t take ittttt.
In all seriousness @authorps.black writing is literal magic. The perfect amount of detail, you truly feel like you’re apart of the story. I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to let this series go. I am so thankful for @lovenotes.pr because they brought you to me and now you’re never getting rid of me!
Thank you for putting your heart on paper for all of our enjoyment.
Give @authorps.black a follow and read all of her books. You will be blown away, I promise you.
Shattered Hate is available NOW and is book 2 in the Hawksview University series and CANNOT be read as a standalone. Inside you’ll find:
🧊MM college hockey romance
🏒enemies to lovers
🧊secretly, it’s always been you
🏒soulmates
🧊found family
🏒WIDE OPEN DOOR SPICE 🥵🥵
🧊pierced 🍆👀
April 12, 2025
This was one of my most anticipated released for 2025, and P.S. Black did not disappoint. Shattered Hate is the second book in the Haksview University series, and in this one, we follow Trayton and Daxton, who "hate" each other. In the Shattered Ice (book 1), we see just how much Trayton dislikes Daxton but are never told as to why. In this book, we see what caused the feelings of hatred from both the male main characters.
Unlike the first book, Daxton now stands up for himself and fights back, along with having a fresh start at uni. But this fresh start means being forced to be around Trayton more than he would like.
The relationship building in this book was absolutely amazing, and I was hooked for page 1. You will need to read Shattered Ice before reading Shattered Hate to understand some key plot points.
I am so happy to have received the ARC of this, and I'm now highly anticipating Kal's story.
Unlike the first book, Daxton now stands up for himself and fights back, along with having a fresh start at uni. But this fresh start means being forced to be around Trayton more than he would like.
The relationship building in this book was absolutely amazing, and I was hooked for page 1. You will need to read Shattered Ice before reading Shattered Hate to understand some key plot points.
I am so happy to have received the ARC of this, and I'm now highly anticipating Kal's story.
April 21, 2025
"I can't fucking stand you, Every time you walk into a room, my blood boils. Every time you're near me, I want to scream. But damn it, I can't stop thinking about you."
"Oh, Daxton." I lock eyes with him
-those once-bright, green eyes now
darkened with simmering anger and hurt. "You're not going anywhere."
“Because I sit here, Tray, and I can assure vou there's not a single soul who'd shed a tear if I died tomorrow. No one cares about me. I have no one. I had someone once, and now he's gone."
"That's not true," he grits out, his jaw clenched.
"Yes, it is. Tell me, who really cares about me?" I challenge, raising an eyebrow.
"Me," he says, his eyes locking onto mine, his face softening.
"What?" I must have misheard.
"Me. I care. I would be sad if you left this world tomorrow."
You weren't alone in falling that night Dax, I fell so completely for you."
“Those nights on the lighthouse with you meant more than you can imagine. I needed a piece of you to hold on to forever."
I make a mental list every morning when I wake up of things I want to complete during the day. Ever since the morning at the hotel, my list has been consumed of you. Today it was to make you smile ten times." "I don't want to hurt you anymore, Dax. I just want to make you smile. I fell in love with your smile at the age of eleven. It's something I don't want to go a day without seeing again."
TRAY & DAX 💫
ONCE AGAIN, THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. Words cannot describe how beautiful this book was. Though it was not very heartbreaking as the last one it did make me cry equally because of their pure love. Absolutely loved how their hate turned into love and GOD THAT ITS ALWAYS BEEN YOU MOMENT, MAKES ME CRY SO BAD. When they both said so many of their first times were with each other 🥹🥹. This just became one of my favorite books because
06.29.2012.
"Happy ten-year tenth anniversary, Dax,"
On the same exact date I turned 11 too😭😭😭. The coincidence is too much 😭🥹🥹. I PRAY TO GOD; MAY THIS LOVE FIND ME.
I also absolutely loved the friendship between these 3 boys and ofc let’s not leave Cope out coz that guy got a heart of gold🫶🏻🤍🤍. This book probably had one of the best found families. Absolutely love how these boys are not afraid to show their emotions every time unlike most books where boys are not allowed to show affection but this was pure gold.
{To those who feel like everyone will leave them: I promise, someone's out there waiting to stay.}
♾️/10⭐️
"Oh, Daxton." I lock eyes with him
-those once-bright, green eyes now
darkened with simmering anger and hurt. "You're not going anywhere."
“Because I sit here, Tray, and I can assure vou there's not a single soul who'd shed a tear if I died tomorrow. No one cares about me. I have no one. I had someone once, and now he's gone."
"That's not true," he grits out, his jaw clenched.
"Yes, it is. Tell me, who really cares about me?" I challenge, raising an eyebrow.
"Me," he says, his eyes locking onto mine, his face softening.
"What?" I must have misheard.
"Me. I care. I would be sad if you left this world tomorrow."
You weren't alone in falling that night Dax, I fell so completely for you."
“Those nights on the lighthouse with you meant more than you can imagine. I needed a piece of you to hold on to forever."
I make a mental list every morning when I wake up of things I want to complete during the day. Ever since the morning at the hotel, my list has been consumed of you. Today it was to make you smile ten times." "I don't want to hurt you anymore, Dax. I just want to make you smile. I fell in love with your smile at the age of eleven. It's something I don't want to go a day without seeing again."
TRAY & DAX 💫
ONCE AGAIN, THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. Words cannot describe how beautiful this book was. Though it was not very heartbreaking as the last one it did make me cry equally because of their pure love. Absolutely loved how their hate turned into love and GOD THAT ITS ALWAYS BEEN YOU MOMENT, MAKES ME CRY SO BAD. When they both said so many of their first times were with each other 🥹🥹. This just became one of my favorite books because
06.29.2012.
"Happy ten-year tenth anniversary, Dax,"
On the same exact date I turned 11 too😭😭😭. The coincidence is too much 😭🥹🥹. I PRAY TO GOD; MAY THIS LOVE FIND ME.
I also absolutely loved the friendship between these 3 boys and ofc let’s not leave Cope out coz that guy got a heart of gold🫶🏻🤍🤍. This book probably had one of the best found families. Absolutely love how these boys are not afraid to show their emotions every time unlike most books where boys are not allowed to show affection but this was pure gold.
{To those who feel like everyone will leave them: I promise, someone's out there waiting to stay.}
♾️/10⭐️
April 29, 2025
Started with:“And, to the guy who is currently staring straight at me while kissing the boy I love…FUCK YOU, Daxton Rivers.”
Just by reading that, I already knew it was going to be an incredible enemies to lovers book. And WOW I was right! I loved the first book in this series and had high expectations for this second one, and I can say that it met every one of them.
I love P.S. Black writing style, I really do I find it kind of poetic and so detailed that I felt what the MMCs were feeling, it captured me from the beginning, the way this author describes the situations and the feelings, it made me laugh, cry and fall in love with these characters. These are well though-out books, the connection between this book with the first one, the continuation of the plot and how with this second one we have answers to questions from the first book, even though it is about a different couple everything came together.
Tray and Dax, these two are a true hate to love relationship. At first, I wasn't sold on Tray his hatred was too violent (in my opinion), but I could also understand that his past experiences made him be afraid of love, so he found safety by hating Dax. I think the beginning of their story is so cute and destiny written, I mean come on! They meet in a lighthouse on a difficult day for both of them and after ten years and a lot of obstacles they found each other again, talk about a love story. I love how their story developed and how we were able to see the changes in their relationship, how little by little they began to understand that what they felt wasn't hate.
I felt so much for Dax, an upbringing so ugly that no one deserves, Bex death, even Tray's behavior towards him at the start, I just wanted him to have a break. I am so happy to see him free, in love and happy at the end. With Tray, I can see that when he hates HE REALLY HATES, but when he loves that is a beautiful thing, The way he counted the smiles that he managed to get from Dax during the day, my heart flew with that!
“And then he smiles. One. My whole list for today is complete.”
“You said it’s a star map, but what was the reason behind it?” he asks softly. I lean in to whisper, “You.” He sits up, brow furrowing as he watches me.
“What?” I smile and reply,
“It’s the star map from the night we met at the lighthouse.” His face fills with awe as his eyes glisten.
There are so many things I wish I could say, but this review is long enough. I really love this book and I can't wait for the next one, I think it's not going to be an MM romance, but I've fallen in love with these characters, so I'm looking forward to Kal's book.
Ended up being:“But you were looking at me.”
“Because I wanted to be kissing you,” I confess. “I craved so much for you to be the one.”
Just by reading that, I already knew it was going to be an incredible enemies to lovers book. And WOW I was right! I loved the first book in this series and had high expectations for this second one, and I can say that it met every one of them.
I love P.S. Black writing style, I really do I find it kind of poetic and so detailed that I felt what the MMCs were feeling, it captured me from the beginning, the way this author describes the situations and the feelings, it made me laugh, cry and fall in love with these characters. These are well though-out books, the connection between this book with the first one, the continuation of the plot and how with this second one we have answers to questions from the first book, even though it is about a different couple everything came together.
Tray and Dax, these two are a true hate to love relationship. At first, I wasn't sold on Tray his hatred was too violent (in my opinion), but I could also understand that his past experiences made him be afraid of love, so he found safety by hating Dax. I think the beginning of their story is so cute and destiny written, I mean come on! They meet in a lighthouse on a difficult day for both of them and after ten years and a lot of obstacles they found each other again, talk about a love story. I love how their story developed and how we were able to see the changes in their relationship, how little by little they began to understand that what they felt wasn't hate.
I felt so much for Dax, an upbringing so ugly that no one deserves, Bex death, even Tray's behavior towards him at the start, I just wanted him to have a break. I am so happy to see him free, in love and happy at the end. With Tray, I can see that when he hates HE REALLY HATES, but when he loves that is a beautiful thing, The way he counted the smiles that he managed to get from Dax during the day, my heart flew with that!
“And then he smiles. One. My whole list for today is complete.”
“You said it’s a star map, but what was the reason behind it?” he asks softly. I lean in to whisper, “You.” He sits up, brow furrowing as he watches me.
“What?” I smile and reply,
“It’s the star map from the night we met at the lighthouse.” His face fills with awe as his eyes glisten.
There are so many things I wish I could say, but this review is long enough. I really love this book and I can't wait for the next one, I think it's not going to be an MM romance, but I've fallen in love with these characters, so I'm looking forward to Kal's book.
Ended up being:“But you were looking at me.”
“Because I wanted to be kissing you,” I confess. “I craved so much for you to be the one.”
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 6, 2025
SO DAMN GOOD.
i read this slow because i literally didn’t want to finish it - this book was so freaking good. the hate to love was everything, especially mixed in with the soulmate vibes! wowowowowow i couldn’t get enough. Tray’s jealousy & possessiveness was mouth watering.
i’ll take 500 of these.
i read this slow because i literally didn’t want to finish it - this book was so freaking good. the hate to love was everything, especially mixed in with the soulmate vibes! wowowowowow i couldn’t get enough. Tray’s jealousy & possessiveness was mouth watering.
i’ll take 500 of these.
May 22, 2025
SO GOOD AND BEAUTIFUL OMG 🥹🥹🥰
I haven’t read the first book (i don’t like age gap trope) but it was totally fine for me to understand this book and the plot. I LOVED BOTH TRAYTON AND DAXTON OMG I LOVE THEM SO MUCH 🥹 they’ve been to hell and back, It’s such a raw story but they’ve found their way back to each other. I loved the banter between them while they still “hated” each other, the tension was top tier. I loved the found family trope with Kal and Bray being so supportive with Tray and Dax. The uncle’s plot was also very well written. I loved the tattoos Dax created for Tray. I loved Dax’s project presentation on their last game. I LOVED EVERYTHING FUCK. This’s a 6 ⭐️ read for sure.
“Nobody tells you how hard it is to breathe when that first heartbreak hits.”
“But it will always be hate between us because when Trayton said, "Let me show you how much I hate you," he did just that. The sick thing is, I love how much he hates me.”
"Every word you say is like a match to gasoline." My eyes lock onto his, and I see something flicker there, a momentary shift, like the flick of a lighter in the dark.
"And yet, you keep coming back for more. Just admit it, Tray, you love the burn."
"Then you have been in love, Tray. Love always hurts.
Believe me, I know."
"You came back to me." I lean my forehead against his. "You left, but you came back." I breathe him in.”
“Every time he pulls out and then pushes back in, filling me up, he kisses me on my cheek, my lips, my forehead, and my neck.
With every thrust, his kisses cover me, and I can honestly say I've never experienced sex that feels this incredible. Being so connected to Daxton makes me feel whole, like I finally found the missing piece of me.”
"You said it's a star map, but what was the reason behind it?" he asks softly."I-" I stutter, and then I lean in to whisper, "You." He sits up, brow furrowing as he watches me.
"What?" I smile and reply,
"It's the star map from the night we met at the lighthouse." His face fills with awe as his eyes glisten.”
"I don't want to hurt you anymore, Dax. I just want to make you smile. I fell in love with your smile at the age of eleven. It's something I don't want to go a day without seeing again."
“I fell a long, long time ago, but I was too stubborn to acknowledge it, too skeptical to believe in love. But he changed that. Daxton made me see that while people might leave, sometimes there's a reason that brings them back. He returned to me, and I genuinely believe his soul was meant to find mine. I've never believed in soul mates, but with Dax-ton, there's a certainty I can't deny. I fucking know it.”
"I once asked you what love meant to you, and you said love can mean so many different things. It might be one thing for you and a thousand things for me. You then turned the question on me, and I replied that I'd let you know once I figured it out. But don't hold your breath." I pause, drawing a deep breath.
"Well, I've figured it out."
"Dax, you said love for you is that person you'd run to if you had only one day left on this earth. I'd like to think you'd come over if it's our last night. I'd hold you. I'd hold you to the end of time."
“He's my trophy. My life. My soulmate.”
“Hating him became easy because loving him felt impossible. Loving him was so hard. But now, it's as natural as breathing. He is the air I breathe.”
"They were a complete mystery, yet so calming and electrifying. It's like the universe mixed its most beautiful colors into one stunning sight." Tray shifts slightly, and I look up at him. He's staring at me, confusion creasing his brow. "Eyes?" he asks softly. "Yes, eyes. Your eyes," I reply.”
“He slides a black ring onto my finger, the one marked by the black smoke, and it takes my breath away. "It's beautiful, Tray," I say, mesmerized by its perfection, before finally tearing my gaze away to look at him.
"But what is it? What does it mean?" I ask, curiosity bubbling inside me. He smiles as if he's been eagerly waiting for this moment.
"Whatever you want it to mean, Dax," he replies, echoing the words I once said to him ten years ago. I laugh, feeling a rush of nostalgia, and stare back down at the ring.”
“I'm doing this for us. For the life we owe each other. You're my dream now. Our future is my dream. There's no dream without you." Tears fall, and he closes his hand around the key.
"Fuck yes." He breathes the words.
"Fuck yes." I grin, and Daxton laughs as we kiss.
"I love you, Daxton Rivers."
"I love you, Trayton King. Always have."
I haven’t read the first book (i don’t like age gap trope) but it was totally fine for me to understand this book and the plot. I LOVED BOTH TRAYTON AND DAXTON OMG I LOVE THEM SO MUCH 🥹 they’ve been to hell and back, It’s such a raw story but they’ve found their way back to each other. I loved the banter between them while they still “hated” each other, the tension was top tier. I loved the found family trope with Kal and Bray being so supportive with Tray and Dax. The uncle’s plot was also very well written. I loved the tattoos Dax created for Tray. I loved Dax’s project presentation on their last game. I LOVED EVERYTHING FUCK. This’s a 6 ⭐️ read for sure.
“Nobody tells you how hard it is to breathe when that first heartbreak hits.”
“But it will always be hate between us because when Trayton said, "Let me show you how much I hate you," he did just that. The sick thing is, I love how much he hates me.”
"Every word you say is like a match to gasoline." My eyes lock onto his, and I see something flicker there, a momentary shift, like the flick of a lighter in the dark.
"And yet, you keep coming back for more. Just admit it, Tray, you love the burn."
"Then you have been in love, Tray. Love always hurts.
Believe me, I know."
"You came back to me." I lean my forehead against his. "You left, but you came back." I breathe him in.”
“Every time he pulls out and then pushes back in, filling me up, he kisses me on my cheek, my lips, my forehead, and my neck.
With every thrust, his kisses cover me, and I can honestly say I've never experienced sex that feels this incredible. Being so connected to Daxton makes me feel whole, like I finally found the missing piece of me.”
"You said it's a star map, but what was the reason behind it?" he asks softly."I-" I stutter, and then I lean in to whisper, "You." He sits up, brow furrowing as he watches me.
"What?" I smile and reply,
"It's the star map from the night we met at the lighthouse." His face fills with awe as his eyes glisten.”
"I don't want to hurt you anymore, Dax. I just want to make you smile. I fell in love with your smile at the age of eleven. It's something I don't want to go a day without seeing again."
“I fell a long, long time ago, but I was too stubborn to acknowledge it, too skeptical to believe in love. But he changed that. Daxton made me see that while people might leave, sometimes there's a reason that brings them back. He returned to me, and I genuinely believe his soul was meant to find mine. I've never believed in soul mates, but with Dax-ton, there's a certainty I can't deny. I fucking know it.”
"I once asked you what love meant to you, and you said love can mean so many different things. It might be one thing for you and a thousand things for me. You then turned the question on me, and I replied that I'd let you know once I figured it out. But don't hold your breath." I pause, drawing a deep breath.
"Well, I've figured it out."
"Dax, you said love for you is that person you'd run to if you had only one day left on this earth. I'd like to think you'd come over if it's our last night. I'd hold you. I'd hold you to the end of time."
“He's my trophy. My life. My soulmate.”
“Hating him became easy because loving him felt impossible. Loving him was so hard. But now, it's as natural as breathing. He is the air I breathe.”
"They were a complete mystery, yet so calming and electrifying. It's like the universe mixed its most beautiful colors into one stunning sight." Tray shifts slightly, and I look up at him. He's staring at me, confusion creasing his brow. "Eyes?" he asks softly. "Yes, eyes. Your eyes," I reply.”
“He slides a black ring onto my finger, the one marked by the black smoke, and it takes my breath away. "It's beautiful, Tray," I say, mesmerized by its perfection, before finally tearing my gaze away to look at him.
"But what is it? What does it mean?" I ask, curiosity bubbling inside me. He smiles as if he's been eagerly waiting for this moment.
"Whatever you want it to mean, Dax," he replies, echoing the words I once said to him ten years ago. I laugh, feeling a rush of nostalgia, and stare back down at the ring.”
“I'm doing this for us. For the life we owe each other. You're my dream now. Our future is my dream. There's no dream without you." Tears fall, and he closes his hand around the key.
"Fuck yes." He breathes the words.
"Fuck yes." I grin, and Daxton laughs as we kiss.
"I love you, Daxton Rivers."
"I love you, Trayton King. Always have."
April 25, 2025
a great read for lovers of mm hockey romances and stories with a few twists and turns.
i wasn’t completely captured by this book like i expected to be, and there were parts that i really liked and also parts i really didn’t like. i absolutely knew who was going to be doing tray’s tattoo from the second he decided to switch his tattoo artist. i loved that part, and their tattoo sessions were everything. i also died over how hard both mmcs were trying to deny their feelings, the whole “i hate you” thing was hilarious to me because did they really hate each other?
i did read book one before reading this one, and i have a fee similar thoughts and opinions about this book that i had about book one. there was definitely an overarching theme of immaturity that i noticed and couldn’t really ignore, the character names were not my cup of tea, and a few plot points were unrealistic as well. i did enjoy this book, although it was not for me.
thank you to love notes pr and the author for the e-arc 💌
★ forced proximity
★ college romance
★ enemies to lovers
★ mm hockey romance
★ it’s (secretly) always been you
i wasn’t completely captured by this book like i expected to be, and there were parts that i really liked and also parts i really didn’t like. i absolutely knew who was going to be doing tray’s tattoo from the second he decided to switch his tattoo artist. i loved that part, and their tattoo sessions were everything. i also died over how hard both mmcs were trying to deny their feelings, the whole “i hate you” thing was hilarious to me because did they really hate each other?
i did read book one before reading this one, and i have a fee similar thoughts and opinions about this book that i had about book one. there was definitely an overarching theme of immaturity that i noticed and couldn’t really ignore, the character names were not my cup of tea, and a few plot points were unrealistic as well. i did enjoy this book, although it was not for me.
thank you to love notes pr and the author for the e-arc 💌
★ forced proximity
★ college romance
★ enemies to lovers
★ mm hockey romance
★ it’s (secretly) always been you
April 25, 2025
Book: Shattered Hate, book #2 Hawksview U
Author: P.S Black
This book starts off with Tray and Dax's unsettled, love hate relationship.
Tray fell in love on top of a lighthouse, his heart got shattered into tiny pieces, which he's held onto a lot of trauma from this.
Dax has a lot of a trauma, from loosing his best friend, to feeling responsible and with thr constant issues with his father and uncle.
This is a beautifully written MM novel, one which has alot of emotions twists and turns.
This book will catch you hook line and sinker!
This is a second chance, hockey romance from child hood love. It will take you on a rollercoast rider of emotions.
I haven't read book 1 but this book even though being book 2 was easy to follow and get stuck into.
This is the first novel of this authors I have read and I can honestly say it will not be the last! This was my first MM romance and I ate this book up!
There was alot of happy moments, sad moments and delicious smutty moments! This author did not disappoint!
I would highly reccomend this author and her work!
Author: P.S Black
This book starts off with Tray and Dax's unsettled, love hate relationship.
Tray fell in love on top of a lighthouse, his heart got shattered into tiny pieces, which he's held onto a lot of trauma from this.
Dax has a lot of a trauma, from loosing his best friend, to feeling responsible and with thr constant issues with his father and uncle.
This is a beautifully written MM novel, one which has alot of emotions twists and turns.
This book will catch you hook line and sinker!
This is a second chance, hockey romance from child hood love. It will take you on a rollercoast rider of emotions.
I haven't read book 1 but this book even though being book 2 was easy to follow and get stuck into.
This is the first novel of this authors I have read and I can honestly say it will not be the last! This was my first MM romance and I ate this book up!
There was alot of happy moments, sad moments and delicious smutty moments! This author did not disappoint!
I would highly reccomend this author and her work!
April 18, 2025
4.5/5 ⭐
2/5 🌶️
I really loved the first book in the series and this one was just as good.
I loved the dynamic between these two. While Tray was extremely toxic somehow Dax broke through his barriers.
This really put me through the feels. I was not prepared for it especially the slow burn aspect of it. I was going in thing ok, cool, it will be similarly paced as Shattered Ice but I was pleasantly surprised. I think the slow burn aspect of it was what Dax and Trayton.
Hard fought HEA for these two but I think everything they went through was worth the love they found.
🏒MM romance
🏒College
🏒Hockey player x artist
🏒Enemies to lovers
🏒Emotional angst
🏒Forced proximity
🏒Slow Burn
2/5 🌶️
I really loved the first book in the series and this one was just as good.
I loved the dynamic between these two. While Tray was extremely toxic somehow Dax broke through his barriers.
This really put me through the feels. I was not prepared for it especially the slow burn aspect of it. I was going in thing ok, cool, it will be similarly paced as Shattered Ice but I was pleasantly surprised. I think the slow burn aspect of it was what Dax and Trayton.
Hard fought HEA for these two but I think everything they went through was worth the love they found.
🏒MM romance
🏒College
🏒Hockey player x artist
🏒Enemies to lovers
🏒Emotional angst
🏒Forced proximity
🏒Slow Burn
April 29, 2025
I was privileged to ARC for this read, Shattered Hate by PS Black. I have to say this is one of my first MM, Hockey Romance, Enemies to Lovers books. And I have to say, I cried, laughed, and loved my way through this whole novel. The little boys at the beginning, being each others lighthouses and each others shoulders. To find out who was really at the lighthouse. to see the love that develops and the fight that takes place. Wow.
Shattered Hate is the 2nd book to the Hawksview University Series. I did not read book one. It's recommended, but I understood what was happening in book 2 without book 1. But I'm going back to read it after I leave this review! I can't wait for book 3, the story of Kal.
Shattered Hate is the 2nd book to the Hawksview University Series. I did not read book one. It's recommended, but I understood what was happening in book 2 without book 1. But I'm going back to read it after I leave this review! I can't wait for book 3, the story of Kal.
April 18, 2025
ARC REVIEW: This was a roller-coaster of emotions. I loved this book and lot. This an MM enemies to lovers romance. It takes place shortly after the first book and is kinda like a continuation just with a new couple. Trayton is a hockey player who is really mean to Daxton. Daxton is an art student who lived in the trailer park, and his family is the bad people from the first book. Daxton is told by the Dean of the school that he has to do an art project that involves the hockey team to be able to get his scholarship back, which puts him in the line of fire of Trayton who is crule to him. They put each other through the ringer, but it does work out in the long run. There are twists and turns, and some interesting things are found out, so you definitely want to read this book.
April 25, 2025
I had a hard time with this book. The storyline was really confusing, I felt lost pretty much the entire time and the writing just didn’t click with me.
I really didn’t like Trayton. He was constantly mean and treated people terribly, which made it hard to root for him or stay interested. I tried to DNF so many times but forced myself to finish, hoping it would get better… it didn’t. Definitely not for me, but maybe it works for someone else.
Thank you Love Notes PR and P.S Black for providing me with this ARC and in exchange for an honest review!
I really didn’t like Trayton. He was constantly mean and treated people terribly, which made it hard to root for him or stay interested. I tried to DNF so many times but forced myself to finish, hoping it would get better… it didn’t. Definitely not for me, but maybe it works for someone else.
Thank you Love Notes PR and P.S Black for providing me with this ARC and in exchange for an honest review!
April 6, 2025
Oh my gosh. I went into this book not knowing how I would like it. Shattered ice was not the book for me, but P.S. Black did their big one with this book. I cried I laughed I cried some more just a beautiful story of two boys who have fought through hell to get to the happy parts in life. I was lucky to receive an ARC of this book and like me tell you it was such a great read. I’m gonna share some of the parts I highlighted through reading:
This one hit me where it hurts as a child of divorced parents and a mom who left left me just say OUCH:
“I wanted to know what was so good about love that she left me for it. ”
Again as someone who did come from a shitty family sometimes you just need reminding of this: “Just because you come from a shitty family doesn’t make you a bad person.” ”
I just love how these boys showed their love:
“Dax, I think the world’s ending.”
“Ten minutes later, there’s a knock at my door. I take a deep breath before opening it, and there’s Daxton, looking utterly shattered. “You came.”“You said the world’s ending,” he whispers.”
Oh just shoot me in the foot! Seriously they are so in love it hurts: “I don’t think I ever stopped falling, and I don’t think I ever stopped chasing that air I needed so desperately.” I smile at the camera. “I can breathe freely now.” ”
Some more in love gag worthy in a good way quotes: “It’s like the universe mixed its most beautiful colors into one stunning sight.”
Last one but holy shit Dax is way too perfect: “ “You drew a picture and named it Mystic Tealglow because it reminded you of my eyes?”
This one hit me where it hurts as a child of divorced parents and a mom who left left me just say OUCH:
“I wanted to know what was so good about love that she left me for it. ”
Again as someone who did come from a shitty family sometimes you just need reminding of this: “Just because you come from a shitty family doesn’t make you a bad person.” ”
I just love how these boys showed their love:
“Dax, I think the world’s ending.”
“Ten minutes later, there’s a knock at my door. I take a deep breath before opening it, and there’s Daxton, looking utterly shattered. “You came.”“You said the world’s ending,” he whispers.”
Oh just shoot me in the foot! Seriously they are so in love it hurts: “I don’t think I ever stopped falling, and I don’t think I ever stopped chasing that air I needed so desperately.” I smile at the camera. “I can breathe freely now.” ”
Some more in love gag worthy in a good way quotes: “It’s like the universe mixed its most beautiful colors into one stunning sight.”
Last one but holy shit Dax is way too perfect: “ “You drew a picture and named it Mystic Tealglow because it reminded you of my eyes?”
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 11, 2025
⭐ 5/5
🌶 4/5
🔥 Dual POV
Okay, I knew this would wreck me the second I read Shattered Ice, but I was not ready for the emotional hurricane that was Daxton and Trayton’s story. The wait? Torture. The payoff? Absolutely worth it.
P.S. Black writes characters that don’t just live on the page—they reach out, grab your heart, and take you on a rollercoaster of rage, regret, healing, and (eventually) love. Trayton wants nothing to do with Dax—unless it's fists flying or insults thrown. He’s the boy who shattered everything—his first love, his best friend, his sense of safety. He’s convinced Dax took it all from him. But there’s a secret buried deep that Tray hasn’t uncovered yet… and when the truth emerges and the hate starts to blur into something else? 👀 Game. Over.
Some of my favorite moments came when Dax was tattooing Tray or sketching—those raw, quiet scenes where everything unspoken just simmers under the surface. And when Tray finally starts demanding Dax see him and feel it all? Whew. The tension. The passion. The release.
Watching these two broken men claw their way to each other, learning how to live and love again, was honestly a privilege. This is not just a love story—it’s healing wrapped in heat and heartache. Top read of 2025. No question.
🌶 4/5
🔥 Dual POV
Okay, I knew this would wreck me the second I read Shattered Ice, but I was not ready for the emotional hurricane that was Daxton and Trayton’s story. The wait? Torture. The payoff? Absolutely worth it.
P.S. Black writes characters that don’t just live on the page—they reach out, grab your heart, and take you on a rollercoaster of rage, regret, healing, and (eventually) love. Trayton wants nothing to do with Dax—unless it's fists flying or insults thrown. He’s the boy who shattered everything—his first love, his best friend, his sense of safety. He’s convinced Dax took it all from him. But there’s a secret buried deep that Tray hasn’t uncovered yet… and when the truth emerges and the hate starts to blur into something else? 👀 Game. Over.
Some of my favorite moments came when Dax was tattooing Tray or sketching—those raw, quiet scenes where everything unspoken just simmers under the surface. And when Tray finally starts demanding Dax see him and feel it all? Whew. The tension. The passion. The release.
Watching these two broken men claw their way to each other, learning how to live and love again, was honestly a privilege. This is not just a love story—it’s healing wrapped in heat and heartache. Top read of 2025. No question.
April 18, 2025
Lost & Found
Tray & Dax's story really got me in the feels!
Theirs is a tale of love lost and found which made me shed a tear or three. Dax is a quiet and sweet MMC and Tray is a goofy German Shepherd...it just works! 😂
I love how the author is weaving these interconnected books for us to devour; I will certainly return for Book 3; I'm invested now.
(must read Book 1 first)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.25
🌶🌶
😭😭
Tray & Dax's story really got me in the feels!
Theirs is a tale of love lost and found which made me shed a tear or three. Dax is a quiet and sweet MMC and Tray is a goofy German Shepherd...it just works! 😂
I love how the author is weaving these interconnected books for us to devour; I will certainly return for Book 3; I'm invested now.
(must read Book 1 first)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.25
🌶🌶
😭😭
April 18, 2025
ARC
MM
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
This one put me I a book slump. I have picked up five books and can’t get into them. (First off you need to read Shattered Ice first.)
I loved this book and couldn’t put it down and I’m very excited to read the third book. Is this book perfect? No, but it kept me coming back for more and I didn’t want to put it down.
It will break your heart and put it back together again. The way these two hate and love each other and the reasons they love and hate each other is what keeps you wanting more.
I highly recommend this book.
MM
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
This one put me I a book slump. I have picked up five books and can’t get into them. (First off you need to read Shattered Ice first.)
I loved this book and couldn’t put it down and I’m very excited to read the third book. Is this book perfect? No, but it kept me coming back for more and I didn’t want to put it down.
It will break your heart and put it back together again. The way these two hate and love each other and the reasons they love and hate each other is what keeps you wanting more.
I highly recommend this book.
April 20, 2025
Starting this by thanking the author and Love Notes pr for the opportunity to arc read this book!
This book is so....wow. I actually don't know what to say. I liked it, I really did, but...
The whole book felt so poor. I started liking it more towards the ending, hence the four stars.
I loved Daxton and Trayton, as well as the whole group, obviously. I missed Bray so much aaaaaa.
I cried towards the end and I loved my boys, but it's definitely not my favourite book. :(
This book is so....wow. I actually don't know what to say. I liked it, I really did, but...
The whole book felt so poor. I started liking it more towards the ending, hence the four stars.
I loved Daxton and Trayton, as well as the whole group, obviously. I missed Bray so much aaaaaa.
I cried towards the end and I loved my boys, but it's definitely not my favourite book. :(
April 21, 2025
"i make a mental list every morning when i wake up of things i want to complete during the day today it was to make you smile ten times.” :((((((
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April 15, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️
🥰 MM Romance
🧡 Enemies to Lovers
📚 College Romance
🏒 Hockey Romance
🌼 Hurt/Comfort
⛓️ Forced Proximity
🌟 Soul Mates
🥹 Emotional Angst
OMG this book has to be the best book I’ve read this year so far. I thought nothing would come close to Bray and Bohi but Dax and tray are just everywhere and more!!! With Dax and tray there was a fine line between love and hate. the angst in this book was everything the push and pull between them had me in a chokehold!!! I loved the friendship Dax and cope shared. I can’t wait for Kals books!!! Ps. Black has become one of my top favorite authors!!! She has a way of making you feel every emotion
🌶️🌶️
🥰 MM Romance
🧡 Enemies to Lovers
📚 College Romance
🏒 Hockey Romance
🌼 Hurt/Comfort
⛓️ Forced Proximity
🌟 Soul Mates
🥹 Emotional Angst
OMG this book has to be the best book I’ve read this year so far. I thought nothing would come close to Bray and Bohi but Dax and tray are just everywhere and more!!! With Dax and tray there was a fine line between love and hate. the angst in this book was everything the push and pull between them had me in a chokehold!!! I loved the friendship Dax and cope shared. I can’t wait for Kals books!!! Ps. Black has become one of my top favorite authors!!! She has a way of making you feel every emotion
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