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Stoneview Stories #2
Giving Away
Stoneview Stories Book 2
Jake
Demons, demons, come out and play.
One can only escape reality for so long. There comes a point when you have to face your biggest fears. Nate is back and with him all the terrors from my past. What he doesn’t know is I’m not the scared little boy I used to be, and I’m ready to fight back this time.
And Jamie? Well Jamie Williams is a liar. She played our games, she went along, and she was hiding the truth the whole time. She’s pure sin disguised as an Angel, but she’s my sin and if there’s one person I won’t let her go to, it’s him.
Jamie
One can only escape their fate for so long.
That night at the ball, I had to make a decision. And I chose Nathan. I chose safety and love, kindness and protection. I just didn’t know it would be the biggest mistake of my life.
I’ve been lied to, used, and deceived. I’m surrounded by monsters, but the monster I was desperate to escape, is also the one I desire the most.
The problem is, can I handle his demons?
Jake
Demons, demons, come out and play.
One can only escape reality for so long. There comes a point when you have to face your biggest fears. Nate is back and with him all the terrors from my past. What he doesn’t know is I’m not the scared little boy I used to be, and I’m ready to fight back this time.
And Jamie? Well Jamie Williams is a liar. She played our games, she went along, and she was hiding the truth the whole time. She’s pure sin disguised as an Angel, but she’s my sin and if there’s one person I won’t let her go to, it’s him.
Jamie
One can only escape their fate for so long.
That night at the ball, I had to make a decision. And I chose Nathan. I chose safety and love, kindness and protection. I just didn’t know it would be the biggest mistake of my life.
I’ve been lied to, used, and deceived. I’m surrounded by monsters, but the monster I was desperate to escape, is also the one I desire the most.
The problem is, can I handle his demons?
424 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 31, 2021
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Lola King
19 books2,826 followersLola King is a dark, steamy romance author who loves giving happy ever after’s to antiheroes. She writes about flawed and deeply broken characters and the women who bring them down to their knees. Her books are sometimes cute, sometimes angsty, but always sexy!
Lola lives in London and if she isn’t writing, she is most likely keeping her mind busy putting together a play or making music.
Let’s keep in touch on IG @lolaking_author or on FB readers’ group Lola’s Kings !
Lola lives in London and if she isn’t writing, she is most likely keeping her mind busy putting together a play or making music.
Let’s keep in touch on IG @lolaking_author or on FB readers’ group Lola’s Kings !
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December 19, 2025
it’s hard to feel bad for anyone in this series when everyone is a lying, cheating piece of shit 😭 this book only gets two stars because the messy chaos was slightly entertaining to me lol
having two brothers spend a whole book fighting over the most basic pick me girl ever is exhausting to read about. fmc swears she hates the older brother for lying and is in love with the younger but is also the same person going into detail about how hot and bothered she gets around said older brother even as he’s having a psychotic breakdown, threatening his siblings and has her tied up to a chair (yes ik why he did all this now since i finished the series but i’ll write these reviews based on how i was feeling in that moment). there’s multiple instances in this book of her feeling some type of way from simply being around the older brother…?
“The mixed reactions in my body make me sick. I hate him, I’ve never hated someone as much as I do now. My boyfriend, the love of my life, is lying unconscious on the floor and that’s because of him. He’s dangerous, his moral compass is broken, he’s broken. And he breaks everyone around him for fun.
But my muscle memory doesn’t care about all of this. It remembers the way he made my body feel and squirm under him before. I shudder at his words. No, I don’t want to be fucked by Nathan upstairs while downstairs, Jake is beaten up to an inch of his life and Rose was just coerced into signing her life away.”
are we being fr ???? we’re gonna call you still being attracted to the brother “muscle memory” 😭 on that note, while i liked nathan in book 1, i hated him here! i couldn’t wrap my head around why he was making the choices he did and he felt irredeemable most of this book. if i wanted to mention anything else about this one, i don’t remember it and for that i’m thankful the sooner i forget about this series, the better.
having two brothers spend a whole book fighting over the most basic pick me girl ever is exhausting to read about. fmc swears she hates the older brother for lying and is in love with the younger but is also the same person going into detail about how hot and bothered she gets around said older brother even as he’s having a psychotic breakdown, threatening his siblings and has her tied up to a chair (yes ik why he did all this now since i finished the series but i’ll write these reviews based on how i was feeling in that moment). there’s multiple instances in this book of her feeling some type of way from simply being around the older brother…?
“The mixed reactions in my body make me sick. I hate him, I’ve never hated someone as much as I do now. My boyfriend, the love of my life, is lying unconscious on the floor and that’s because of him. He’s dangerous, his moral compass is broken, he’s broken. And he breaks everyone around him for fun.
But my muscle memory doesn’t care about all of this. It remembers the way he made my body feel and squirm under him before. I shudder at his words. No, I don’t want to be fucked by Nathan upstairs while downstairs, Jake is beaten up to an inch of his life and Rose was just coerced into signing her life away.”
are we being fr ???? we’re gonna call you still being attracted to the brother “muscle memory” 😭 on that note, while i liked nathan in book 1, i hated him here! i couldn’t wrap my head around why he was making the choices he did and he felt irredeemable most of this book. if i wanted to mention anything else about this one, i don’t remember it and for that i’m thankful the sooner i forget about this series, the better.
July 1, 2021
Well, I thought Giving In was brilliant, and now Giving Away has completely blown me away. The story of Jamie, Jake, Nathan and the rest of Stoneview just gets better and better the more time you spend within this world that Lola has created.
As this has to be a super spoiler free review, I can't give anything away but I thoroughly enjoyed reading more about these characters and honestly - this book will leave you completely speechless. SO MUCH HAPPENS.
I CANT WAIT FOR BOOK THREE. Lola has completely and utterly smashed her first two books and I have no doubts that book three will be just as amazing.
As this has to be a super spoiler free review, I can't give anything away but I thoroughly enjoyed reading more about these characters and honestly - this book will leave you completely speechless. SO MUCH HAPPENS.
I CANT WAIT FOR BOOK THREE. Lola has completely and utterly smashed her first two books and I have no doubts that book three will be just as amazing.
July 31, 2021
Before I start my review though - if you are sensitive to bullying, rough steam, mentioning of drug use, and violence please tread carefully because this storyline has all that. Also, this is book two - you do need to read the first (Giving In) to fully know what’s going on and this one does end on a cliffhanger as well.
Keeping things spoiler free:
You know that moment when you finish a book and it’s so damn good that you almost cry because you realize you aren’t ready for it to come to an end? Yeah - that’s where I’m at right now after finishing this baby. Lola has taken the bully young adult romance to whole new level and I am here for it ALL.
Giving Away starts off right where Giving In ended and Lola brought her guns to the battle when she wrote this one. And what a ride this was!
I absolutely loved the character growth and how this one dives to depths I wasn’t expecting. There are truths revealed that had me caught with my jaw dropped, twists that I didn’t see coming, and Lola executed the entire story flawlessly. The intensity, angst, suspense and steam are off the charts - I found myself glued to my kindle, completely engrossed and unable to do anything else. Please let me warn you though, the cliffhanger is killer.
Jamie, oh my sweetness, this young woman finds her strength this time around. I loved seeing this young woman grow. I also loved seeing more sides to Jake, the glimpses of this young man’s past squeezed my heart into a vice grip. His walls are more secure than Fort Knox, but Jamie is able to break them down. These two together is a toxic wildfire that I couldn’t stop myself from rooting for. Nathan - I just knew something was up with him, but I didn’t expect to how deep his secrets go. I adored seeing other sides of Rose as well, this young woman is strong beyond measure as bits of her past revealed. I am dying to see where Lola takes this crew, because I just know that this is truly the beginning of the end.
****I received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review****
Keeping things spoiler free:
You know that moment when you finish a book and it’s so damn good that you almost cry because you realize you aren’t ready for it to come to an end? Yeah - that’s where I’m at right now after finishing this baby. Lola has taken the bully young adult romance to whole new level and I am here for it ALL.
Giving Away starts off right where Giving In ended and Lola brought her guns to the battle when she wrote this one. And what a ride this was!
I absolutely loved the character growth and how this one dives to depths I wasn’t expecting. There are truths revealed that had me caught with my jaw dropped, twists that I didn’t see coming, and Lola executed the entire story flawlessly. The intensity, angst, suspense and steam are off the charts - I found myself glued to my kindle, completely engrossed and unable to do anything else. Please let me warn you though, the cliffhanger is killer.
Jamie, oh my sweetness, this young woman finds her strength this time around. I loved seeing this young woman grow. I also loved seeing more sides to Jake, the glimpses of this young man’s past squeezed my heart into a vice grip. His walls are more secure than Fort Knox, but Jamie is able to break them down. These two together is a toxic wildfire that I couldn’t stop myself from rooting for. Nathan - I just knew something was up with him, but I didn’t expect to how deep his secrets go. I adored seeing other sides of Rose as well, this young woman is strong beyond measure as bits of her past revealed. I am dying to see where Lola takes this crew, because I just know that this is truly the beginning of the end.
****I received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review****
July 22, 2021
After that cliffhanger at the end of the first book I was dying to get my hand on the next book. Giving Away was such a wild ride! Some secrets are revealed and some questions are answered. But of course I shouldn’t have become too comfortable because Lola still has so much in store for Jake and Jamie. I don’t think this cliffhanger was as bad as the last one but still, I need the next book asap!
While the first book focused on Jake bullying Jamie, in this one the focus is more on building their relationship once Jamie finally gives in.
I was already completely in love with Jake while reading the first book and I didn’t think it’s possible to love him even more. But his development in Giving Away was absolutely amazing. Bully Jake from first book made my panties wet but sweet and charming Jake made me swoon so damn hard in this one. I just FLOVE him so much! He’s definitely at the top of my book boyfriends list.
As for Jamie, I have a love/hate relationship with her since she tends to annoy me from time to time. But considering everything she’s been put through it was understandable she would be confused and all over the place. But underneath it all there’s also so much strength in her. And as much as she frustrated me at times, her reactions to everything were just so raw and real. I completely warmed up to her in the end.
As with the first book, Giving away continues this series with great plot, intense chemisty and steamy scenes, amazing characters and friendships, and lots of secrets and drama to keep you turning pages. I’m in love with this author’s writing, it’s so captivating and it flowes so well. And one other thing that I absolutely love is that there’s such a perfect balance between main and secondary characters. I’m so invested in not just Jake and Jamie’s story but also in everyone else and can’t wait for their stories.
Lola King and this series is my favorite discovery of this year and I can’t wait to read more!
While the first book focused on Jake bullying Jamie, in this one the focus is more on building their relationship once Jamie finally gives in.
I was already completely in love with Jake while reading the first book and I didn’t think it’s possible to love him even more. But his development in Giving Away was absolutely amazing. Bully Jake from first book made my panties wet but sweet and charming Jake made me swoon so damn hard in this one. I just FLOVE him so much! He’s definitely at the top of my book boyfriends list.
As for Jamie, I have a love/hate relationship with her since she tends to annoy me from time to time. But considering everything she’s been put through it was understandable she would be confused and all over the place. But underneath it all there’s also so much strength in her. And as much as she frustrated me at times, her reactions to everything were just so raw and real. I completely warmed up to her in the end.
As with the first book, Giving away continues this series with great plot, intense chemisty and steamy scenes, amazing characters and friendships, and lots of secrets and drama to keep you turning pages. I’m in love with this author’s writing, it’s so captivating and it flowes so well. And one other thing that I absolutely love is that there’s such a perfect balance between main and secondary characters. I’m so invested in not just Jake and Jamie’s story but also in everyone else and can’t wait for their stories.
Lola King and this series is my favorite discovery of this year and I can’t wait to read more!
August 7, 2021
So amazing!
Where to find the words...This book? Amazing! And no surprise considering I was not able to put down book 1, and book 2, absolutely riveting. It was a rich story of thrill, mystery, twisted romance, and angst of complex characters, beautifully and unexpected linked. Its medium pace was full-bodied, descriptive yet progressive -- as in, heart pounding, I couldn't read fast enough, yet I didn't want to so I could absorb every detail.
In this book, Jamie learns more truths about those closest to her -- Jake, Nathan, Rose, and their friends. And British accent character Sam was one of my favorites. Curious, quirky Jamie attracted to intense, dark, controlling bad boy Jake, this story covers their new and tumultuous love story. To say these two were attracted to each other would be an understatement. The passion was real, heady, tangible. The steam was high, hot and heavy with some light kink for originality. Broody Jake pulled out all the stops in their love matches.
With authentic emotional pull and expressiveness, the character development was excellent. The personalities were compelling that you could feel their emotions, the turmoil, passion, anger, and distrust. I loved the power struggles that contributed to a captivatingly suspenseful plot. I applaud the sexuality presented as normal, natural, not special or as a showcase. I could also see some cultural diversity.
There were dark themes in this story, including violence, hints at abuse, rocky relationships, and others, but by my scale, it was not a dark romance.
Simply, a great read. And oh my, that cliffhanger. What to do until book 3 arrives?
Where to find the words...This book? Amazing! And no surprise considering I was not able to put down book 1, and book 2, absolutely riveting. It was a rich story of thrill, mystery, twisted romance, and angst of complex characters, beautifully and unexpected linked. Its medium pace was full-bodied, descriptive yet progressive -- as in, heart pounding, I couldn't read fast enough, yet I didn't want to so I could absorb every detail.
In this book, Jamie learns more truths about those closest to her -- Jake, Nathan, Rose, and their friends. And British accent character Sam was one of my favorites. Curious, quirky Jamie attracted to intense, dark, controlling bad boy Jake, this story covers their new and tumultuous love story. To say these two were attracted to each other would be an understatement. The passion was real, heady, tangible. The steam was high, hot and heavy with some light kink for originality. Broody Jake pulled out all the stops in their love matches.
With authentic emotional pull and expressiveness, the character development was excellent. The personalities were compelling that you could feel their emotions, the turmoil, passion, anger, and distrust. I loved the power struggles that contributed to a captivatingly suspenseful plot. I applaud the sexuality presented as normal, natural, not special or as a showcase. I could also see some cultural diversity.
There were dark themes in this story, including violence, hints at abuse, rocky relationships, and others, but by my scale, it was not a dark romance.
Simply, a great read. And oh my, that cliffhanger. What to do until book 3 arrives?
July 19, 2021
Ok ok ok… Lola did not come to play in the second book of the Stoneview series. I am SHOOK. This book has blown my little mind. So many secrets, so much drama, so much angst.. just everything!!
This book kicks straight back off after the cliff hanger of book one, it dives in with the love triangle of sorts between Jamie, Jake & Nathan.
We were left with so many questions in book one and we got loads of answers in this book… UNTIL THE ENDING! Another cliffhanger that has blown my mind and left me desperate for the next book!
I lovedddddd the character development in this book! Jamie was an absolute badass, so tough and stood up to the people trying to bring her down. She went after what she wanted and didn’t listen to peoples opinions.
And Jake.. oh my dark, angry little angel Jake! He is clearly so damaged and broken but god do I wanna just fix him and cuddle him 🥺 you can just tell he’s been so hurt in his childhood and teenage years and he has no idea how to control his emotions and anger but that’s where Jamie steps in and helps him start to heal.
And Nathan.. well well Nathan. Didn’t we see a completely different side to him in this book! I’m not going to say much as I don’t want to give anything away but let’s just say.. appearances can be very deceiving!
Overall this book was just INCREDIBLE. Lola has written this story impeccably.. the angst and drama were spot on, the sex scenes were so fucking hot and the characters had so much depth. Absolutely brilliantly written book. Bring on book three 👏🏼
This book kicks straight back off after the cliff hanger of book one, it dives in with the love triangle of sorts between Jamie, Jake & Nathan.
We were left with so many questions in book one and we got loads of answers in this book… UNTIL THE ENDING! Another cliffhanger that has blown my mind and left me desperate for the next book!
I lovedddddd the character development in this book! Jamie was an absolute badass, so tough and stood up to the people trying to bring her down. She went after what she wanted and didn’t listen to peoples opinions.
And Jake.. oh my dark, angry little angel Jake! He is clearly so damaged and broken but god do I wanna just fix him and cuddle him 🥺 you can just tell he’s been so hurt in his childhood and teenage years and he has no idea how to control his emotions and anger but that’s where Jamie steps in and helps him start to heal.
And Nathan.. well well Nathan. Didn’t we see a completely different side to him in this book! I’m not going to say much as I don’t want to give anything away but let’s just say.. appearances can be very deceiving!
Overall this book was just INCREDIBLE. Lola has written this story impeccably.. the angst and drama were spot on, the sex scenes were so fucking hot and the characters had so much depth. Absolutely brilliantly written book. Bring on book three 👏🏼
July 23, 2021
WHAT THE HECK!!!THAT ENDING!!!
Lola has done it again and blown me away with her writing.
So talented and knows how to have you spellbound to a book.
This book picks up straight away from book 1, and I was hooked from page 1.
No Spoilers here, but the secrets, twists and turns had me spinning.
So many emotions with this book, anxiety, happiness, sadness and at one point i was crying - if you know, you know!!
Jaime is one feisty girl who isn't afraid to stand up for what she believes in.
And she needs that with Nathan and Jake. Their full on alpha male, and I am here for it.
But I'm still #teamjake.
If you love high school tropes, bully tropes or alpha male tropes, read this series, you will not be disappointed.
Lola has done it again and blown me away with her writing.
So talented and knows how to have you spellbound to a book.
This book picks up straight away from book 1, and I was hooked from page 1.
No Spoilers here, but the secrets, twists and turns had me spinning.
So many emotions with this book, anxiety, happiness, sadness and at one point i was crying - if you know, you know!!
Jaime is one feisty girl who isn't afraid to stand up for what she believes in.
And she needs that with Nathan and Jake. Their full on alpha male, and I am here for it.
But I'm still #teamjake.
If you love high school tropes, bully tropes or alpha male tropes, read this series, you will not be disappointed.
January 26, 2026
5⭐️ 3.5🌶
Oh my god, I absolutely LOVE Jake and Jamie ❤️❤️. Their love and story are pure, chaotic CHAOS! but also overflowing with so much incredible love. I live for them 😭❤️🔥
Lola King is definitely on her way to becoming one of my favorite authors. This series is so god damn good!! and it’s definitely impossible to stop reading 👀.
Not only is it an insanely addictive romance that makes you devour every last crumb, but it’s also a thrilling, chaotic story that keeps you on edge the entire time.
P.S. It’s very spicy too, and I would have absolutely no problem being a good girl for Jake anytime 🤭🥵🔥
Oh my god, I absolutely LOVE Jake and Jamie ❤️❤️. Their love and story are pure, chaotic CHAOS! but also overflowing with so much incredible love. I live for them 😭❤️🔥
Lola King is definitely on her way to becoming one of my favorite authors. This series is so god damn good!! and it’s definitely impossible to stop reading 👀.
Not only is it an insanely addictive romance that makes you devour every last crumb, but it’s also a thrilling, chaotic story that keeps you on edge the entire time.
P.S. It’s very spicy too, and I would have absolutely no problem being a good girl for Jake anytime 🤭🥵🔥
August 5, 2022
Their relationship was mostly toxic. There were still plenty of times where Jamie was annoying and Jake an arrogant cruel ass. But the book still pulled me in and I really enjoyed it. I think it would have been more plausible if they were older. There's just no way any of that would happened with 17/18 year old's.
- I didn't see that twist with Nate/Nathan coming. But I was wondering why so many people had poor vision... 👓
- But the Aaron (Jamie's missing brother) was expected. 🐺
pg 90 >>> Seriously Jake what an asshole statement <<<
"I'm not going to open up to you, I will never talk about my childhood and I'm not going to get the perfect boyfriend to you Jamie. I don't really feel like being a boyfriend at all to be honest. This isn't who I am. I'm possessive, I'm an asshole, and I want you. Your opinion doesn't matter much to me. You like me, and you can't resist me so, really, what are you gonna do about it?" 😒
Chapter 17, the bedroom scene was hot-af 🔥🥵🔥
Chapter 21, the break-up was a bit of a tear-jerker 😥
Side Note:
Emily was a shit best friend.
Camila & Beth still suck.
- I didn't see that twist with Nate/Nathan coming. But I was wondering why so many people had poor vision... 👓
- But the Aaron (Jamie's missing brother) was expected. 🐺
pg 90 >>> Seriously Jake what an asshole statement <<<
"I'm not going to open up to you, I will never talk about my childhood and I'm not going to get the perfect boyfriend to you Jamie. I don't really feel like being a boyfriend at all to be honest. This isn't who I am. I'm possessive, I'm an asshole, and I want you. Your opinion doesn't matter much to me. You like me, and you can't resist me so, really, what are you gonna do about it?" 😒
Chapter 17, the bedroom scene was hot-af 🔥🥵🔥
Chapter 21, the break-up was a bit of a tear-jerker 😥
Side Note:
Emily was a shit best friend.
Camila & Beth still suck.
July 19, 2021
Obviously 5 stars...
I started & finished this book day and enjoyed every delicious minute of it. Truly.
I really hope we get a book for Rose. Because I love her character even more after reading Giving Away.
I am very obviously full on team Jake now.
I love the mystery elements to this series & the depth.
& the smut is so well written.
I could also feel Jamie’s pain 😭
I’m so more than ready for the happy ending.
This cliff hanger wasn’t as hard because I saw it coming.
Whereas, with Giving In, I had zero idea that was coming. 🤯
But I’m still anxious for answers.
I cannot wait for the next book.
This is the crappy part about reading an ARC.
You have to wait even longer for the next book. Ugh.
I started & finished this book day and enjoyed every delicious minute of it. Truly.
I really hope we get a book for Rose. Because I love her character even more after reading Giving Away.
I am very obviously full on team Jake now.
I love the mystery elements to this series & the depth.
& the smut is so well written.
I could also feel Jamie’s pain 😭
I’m so more than ready for the happy ending.
This cliff hanger wasn’t as hard because I saw it coming.
Whereas, with Giving In, I had zero idea that was coming. 🤯
But I’m still anxious for answers.
I cannot wait for the next book.
This is the crappy part about reading an ARC.
You have to wait even longer for the next book. Ugh.
April 10, 2023
sooooo i kinda hate nate but he seems geniunely worried for jamie? lowkey very lowkey.
jake needs serious therapy.
i liked how he confessed his love to jamie yas my sassy king.
ALSO WHY IS JAMIE THINKING WITH HER PUSSY? i understand nate is hot BUT HE JUST BEAT UR BOYFRIEND TO A PULP and your pussy throbbed for nate still? don't blame your body for everything comeon now 😭🔪wake up and think miss ma'am
she asks the most dumb questions at the wrong times and gets reprimanded for them
(duh?)
i saw the spoiler for rose and sam but ngl he feels like an absolute loser in this book just watching shit happen?
ofcourse her brother is alive and is a wolf are we REALLY surprised? not me no
smut in this book.
🙌🏻 bearable.
jake needs serious therapy.
i liked how he confessed his love to jamie yas my sassy king.
ALSO WHY IS JAMIE THINKING WITH HER PUSSY? i understand nate is hot BUT HE JUST BEAT UR BOYFRIEND TO A PULP and your pussy throbbed for nate still? don't blame your body for everything comeon now 😭🔪wake up and think miss ma'am
she asks the most dumb questions at the wrong times and gets reprimanded for them
(duh?)
i saw the spoiler for rose and sam but ngl he feels like an absolute loser in this book just watching shit happen?
ofcourse her brother is alive and is a wolf are we REALLY surprised? not me no
smut in this book.
🙌🏻 bearable.
July 29, 2021
I’m so speechless that I don’t even know how to properly express how much I freaking loved this book. Giving Away wrecked me so hard and that revelation at the end was something I was hoping for but it still shocked me with the way it turned out! It has me so excited for what’s to come next.
Things definitely get steamy in this one! 🥵 Every second of it was so worth the wait. But Lola King broke me then repaired me just to break me again. So many twists and turns that’ll leave you shocked. How will I survive the last book??
Things definitely get steamy in this one! 🥵 Every second of it was so worth the wait. But Lola King broke me then repaired me just to break me again. So many twists and turns that’ll leave you shocked. How will I survive the last book??
June 11, 2024
3.75🌟
Update reread
I love this series but i dont even wanna start the next one cause i know it hurts too much😤😭
Update reread
I love this series but i dont even wanna start the next one cause i know it hurts too much😤😭
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 30, 2025
this one was my fave until the last chapters WHAT THE HELL ughhjh that man can d*e now please?? i hate mateo so much and now rose and jake are back in that life and jake had to broke jamie's heart? yeah im no surprised he made jake break up with jamie to kinda save her from mateo but still that was so cruel and im so sad for my baby jamie ugh she deserves so much better oh well this book was good they were happy and i knew it couldn't last forever and it didn't, it ended so badly but i liked it im obsessed im obsessed with jake and jamie but also with rose and even nate and their friends and this world ehehe im reading this so fast and it's because im truly obsessed and i just want to stay at home and read amksdk
August 13, 2025
I’m flying through this series. RTC
January 15, 2025
Lola King!! My poor heart!! What are you doing. 😱
August 2, 2021
WTF this is pure amazing!!! I devoured this one!! The Jamie, Jake, and Nathan saga got A LOT more complicated and it is a web I want to be in!! I can’t tell you how much I loved this book! The first book blew me away and this one (if possible) was EVEN better!! Every page that brought me closer to the end had me both excited to see where it was going and then sad to see it end. Then there was the ending……WOW!! I need more ASAP!! So good!!
June 6, 2025
♾️⭐️
This book was like catnip and I was the cat because I was so freaking high reading this
I sped through this book so fast I couldn’t stop myself from reading Lola King did a damn good job
The first few chapters were such a surprise
Nathan’s character did a whole 360 degree he turned into a freaking hot villain
Something is seriously wrong with me because I like him and find him hot even though he’s pure evil
So yeah after the first few chapters it was my favourite part of the book
Jake and Jamie just being cute and soft for so many chapters I loved it so much
This couple already holds a special place in my heart
I love loved to see Jake’s character development he turned into a softie only for Jamie
He put in efforts and whenever he called Jamie “my girl” it had me swooning so hard
Compared to the first book this book had immaculate smut it was so hawt and kinky
Jake in control is a different kind of hawt ngl
“I love you,” I read with furrowed brows.“I love you too.” His gravelly voice makes me snap my eyes back up at him. I now see the cheeky smirk on his face and my brain finally processes what I just read.“I…” I hesitate.“I’m in love with you, Jamie. So fucking much it hurts. You make my heart go fucking crazy, you pull at its strings until it can only sing to the rhythm of yours. As long as your heart beats, mine will beat along with it.” Hearing these words come out of his mouth takes a heaviness from my heart I didn’t know existed. It squeezes my chest before releasing in a swarm of butterflies.”
This is honestly one of my fav love confessions I never thought Jake would be loving and caring of Jamie
The Christmas chapter was so fun and cute
I love Jake and Rose’s bond
Christian omg how does he just get hotter and hotter
Now the end chapters put me in a roller coaster Jake again turned into a jerk (for a reason Ik)
My heart literally broke in the last chapter the angst was so intense
Also the last sentence omg I need more of the plot right now asap
Mostly what I love about this series is the plot it’s so intense and so interesting!
This book was like catnip and I was the cat because I was so freaking high reading this
I sped through this book so fast I couldn’t stop myself from reading Lola King did a damn good job
The first few chapters were such a surprise
Nathan’s character did a whole 360 degree he turned into a freaking hot villain
Something is seriously wrong with me because I like him and find him hot even though he’s pure evil
So yeah after the first few chapters it was my favourite part of the book
Jake and Jamie just being cute and soft for so many chapters I loved it so much
This couple already holds a special place in my heart
I love loved to see Jake’s character development he turned into a softie only for Jamie
He put in efforts and whenever he called Jamie “my girl” it had me swooning so hard
Compared to the first book this book had immaculate smut it was so hawt and kinky
Jake in control is a different kind of hawt ngl
“I love you,” I read with furrowed brows.“I love you too.” His gravelly voice makes me snap my eyes back up at him. I now see the cheeky smirk on his face and my brain finally processes what I just read.“I…” I hesitate.“I’m in love with you, Jamie. So fucking much it hurts. You make my heart go fucking crazy, you pull at its strings until it can only sing to the rhythm of yours. As long as your heart beats, mine will beat along with it.” Hearing these words come out of his mouth takes a heaviness from my heart I didn’t know existed. It squeezes my chest before releasing in a swarm of butterflies.”
This is honestly one of my fav love confessions I never thought Jake would be loving and caring of Jamie
The Christmas chapter was so fun and cute
I love Jake and Rose’s bond
Christian omg how does he just get hotter and hotter
Now the end chapters put me in a roller coaster Jake again turned into a jerk (for a reason Ik)
My heart literally broke in the last chapter the angst was so intense
Also the last sentence omg I need more of the plot right now asap
Mostly what I love about this series is the plot it’s so intense and so interesting!
October 15, 2025
Su gibi aktı resmen aşırı iyiydi 😎
Birinci kitap resmen giriş kitabıymış bunu çok iyi anladım. Karakterleri, bulundukları durumları ve kimin aslında kim olduğunu anlamaya çalıştığımız bir kitaptı. Ama ikinci kitap… Duyguların ve bağlılıkların kitabıydı.
Jake piçliği bir kenara bırakıp takıntılı ve sahiplenici erkek arkadaş olduğu andan itibaren kitap acayip iyi olmaya başladı. Yavaş yavaş kız arkadaşına açılmaya başladıkça ve açıkçası yazar bize küçük kırıntılar sundukça daha bağımlı hale geldiğimi kabul ediyorum 🙄 Jamie kızım seni ne yazık ki çok iyi anlıyorum ❤️🔥
Jamie daha iyi kararlar verdi ve biraz olsun akıllandı. Jake e olan takıntısını doyasıya yaşayabildiği için bence biraz da duruldu 😎
Son olarak Nathan… Yani senin altından bir şey çıkacağını elbette biliyordum ama Jake’in ağabeyi olman olayını aşabileceğimi sanmıyorum 🫣 tüm hayatın yalanmış ama yine de psikopatça takıntını seviyorum ❤️🔥
Kitabın sonunda yazar yine bir bomba patlattı. Çok heyecanlı şeyler olacak gibi hissediyorum ve son sürat devam ediyorum 😎
Birinci kitap resmen giriş kitabıymış bunu çok iyi anladım. Karakterleri, bulundukları durumları ve kimin aslında kim olduğunu anlamaya çalıştığımız bir kitaptı. Ama ikinci kitap… Duyguların ve bağlılıkların kitabıydı.
Jake piçliği bir kenara bırakıp takıntılı ve sahiplenici erkek arkadaş olduğu andan itibaren kitap acayip iyi olmaya başladı. Yavaş yavaş kız arkadaşına açılmaya başladıkça ve açıkçası yazar bize küçük kırıntılar sundukça daha bağımlı hale geldiğimi kabul ediyorum 🙄 Jamie kızım seni ne yazık ki çok iyi anlıyorum ❤️🔥
Jamie daha iyi kararlar verdi ve biraz olsun akıllandı. Jake e olan takıntısını doyasıya yaşayabildiği için bence biraz da duruldu 😎
Son olarak Nathan… Yani senin altından bir şey çıkacağını elbette biliyordum ama Jake’in ağabeyi olman olayını aşabileceğimi sanmıyorum 🫣 tüm hayatın yalanmış ama yine de psikopatça takıntını seviyorum ❤️🔥
Kitabın sonunda yazar yine bir bomba patlattı. Çok heyecanlı şeyler olacak gibi hissediyorum ve son sürat devam ediyorum 😎
March 19, 2025
This sequel was better than I expected! The plot was plotting. We got to see the development of Jamie and Jake’s relationship in this. Finding out about the twins’ past was everything. Jake my poor tortured soul king. And Rose, I can’t wait for her duet!
This kept me on the edge of my seat. It was an emotional rollercoaster ride. This was angsty and gut wrenching in the best way. I did see the ending of this one coming and I am reading to learn more cause wtf! I need all my babies to be okay in Book 3 😭
This kept me on the edge of my seat. It was an emotional rollercoaster ride. This was angsty and gut wrenching in the best way. I did see the ending of this one coming and I am reading to learn more cause wtf! I need all my babies to be okay in Book 3 😭
August 25, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️.8
Ok so we don’t like Nathan haha at all!!
Jake and Jamie are quite toxic and very back n forth, up n down but I liked their relationship when things were ok.
I want rose and Jamie in the next book to get closer.
I’m enjoying these books!!
Ok so we don’t like Nathan haha at all!!
Jake and Jamie are quite toxic and very back n forth, up n down but I liked their relationship when things were ok.
I want rose and Jamie in the next book to get closer.
I’m enjoying these books!!
January 25, 2025
I loved this so much! What does Lola king put in her books?!? I’m absolutely obsessed with her writing!! #TeamNate all the way! He’s a massive dick but Lord forgive me because I love him!!
Jake is definitely more likable in this book, you see more of his demons and why he is the way he is, he cares deeply for those he loves and will do anything to protect them.
I really want Jaime to stand up for herself more with Jake, I can see her development becoming stronger and she’s definitely growing into herself.
Rose’s story is heartbreaking and I know her books are going to break me. She is still completely kick arse and my favourite character other than Nate obviously! Love this series 😍
Jake is definitely more likable in this book, you see more of his demons and why he is the way he is, he cares deeply for those he loves and will do anything to protect them.
I really want Jaime to stand up for herself more with Jake, I can see her development becoming stronger and she’s definitely growing into herself.
Rose’s story is heartbreaking and I know her books are going to break me. She is still completely kick arse and my favourite character other than Nate obviously! Love this series 😍
November 3, 2025
4,5🌟
This is high school drama at its f*cking finest. it’s also so TOXIC I’m eating it up and leaving no crumbs. Jamie and Jake’s story is everything!❤️
This is high school drama at its f*cking finest. it’s also so TOXIC I’m eating it up and leaving no crumbs. Jamie and Jake’s story is everything!❤️
August 3, 2021
Hold onto your hat, what a wild ride. This series is pure awesomeness! I needed this book so badly to answer so many questions that were left open in book one. You get so many of those questions answered, however, this story now has left me with more questions that need answering.
This book gave me all the feels. I was shocked at points, wicked swooning hard at Jake’s charm (he makes my stomach flutter) and I was even crying. There is so many ups and downs. However the one thing guaranteed in this book, is you won���t be able to put it down.
I love Jamie and Jake, but I also love all the other characters as well, Rose, Chris, Nathan, Sam, Emily and Luke, are so interesting to read. They all make the story a really great book. Though the focus is on Jamie and Jake, you need these other characters to bring more depth to round out the details and to make for so much great drama and suspense. I mean it when I say this book took me on a rollercoaster ride. I felt when I was up and so happy in the book five seconds later the rollercoaster this book took me on would drop down and bring the story to a shocking place, a place I didn’t expect it to go but in a great twisty way.
Lola King is amazing. Her writing is flawless. She is absolutely amazing. I am so excited to see what comes next from her, because this girl has so much magic up her sleeve, it is fun to sit back, let her do her thing and bring the awesomeness I get to enjoy.
This book gave me all the feels. I was shocked at points, wicked swooning hard at Jake’s charm (he makes my stomach flutter) and I was even crying. There is so many ups and downs. However the one thing guaranteed in this book, is you won���t be able to put it down.
I love Jamie and Jake, but I also love all the other characters as well, Rose, Chris, Nathan, Sam, Emily and Luke, are so interesting to read. They all make the story a really great book. Though the focus is on Jamie and Jake, you need these other characters to bring more depth to round out the details and to make for so much great drama and suspense. I mean it when I say this book took me on a rollercoaster ride. I felt when I was up and so happy in the book five seconds later the rollercoaster this book took me on would drop down and bring the story to a shocking place, a place I didn’t expect it to go but in a great twisty way.
Lola King is amazing. Her writing is flawless. She is absolutely amazing. I am so excited to see what comes next from her, because this girl has so much magic up her sleeve, it is fun to sit back, let her do her thing and bring the awesomeness I get to enjoy.
December 8, 2025
4,5 fucking stars!! These cliffhangers 😮💨!!! Jake and Jamies story is everything!! on to next one byyyyye 👋
November 30, 2024
“I can’t believe you were worried that I was working for Sam. That new gang in town…I’m the fucking boss of it, beautiful.”
UNTIL MY FUCKING BONES DISCONNECTTTT 🙏
Nathan fucking White is the definition of panty dropper
UNTIL MY FUCKING BONES DISCONNECTTTT 🙏
Nathan fucking White is the definition of panty dropper
October 2, 2021
Addicted To Them! Also, Team Jake!
4 stars!
There’s something about his broken pieces, they fit right into mine.
I’m in need of book three now! Giving In ended on a massive cliffhanger, and while Giving Away wasn’t as bad, I’m still needy for the next book. Lola knows how to steal my attention when it comes to this series.
This book was already different from the first. There’s already so much character development with Jamie and Jake. I loved how this book managed to still have the same feel as the last one, while all the while growing. It wasn’t repetitive. Jake stole my heart with him being the a*hole that he was, but seeing a new side to him really made me fall for him more. I liked that he opened up a bit. That was until the end when I realized we still can’t have nice things! Jamie… she wasn’t as annoying this time around lol. But with her character you see just how strong she is with everything that was thrown at her, I’m surprised she doesn’t have whiplash yet.
I couldn’t get enough of this story. There’s still so much that has to unravel, and after everything has been done and all of the stuff with Nathan, I don’t know where things are going to go from here. This book is a literal emotional rollercoaster! Just when secrets are revealed, we see more of them being kept. I’m loving how this is all unfolding and I’m here for the drama and all the angst.
Speaking of character development, that also goes for the side characters- and even Nathan. Though, for me, I don’t like his character development simply because I’m team Jake. But we really see some in Rose as well, which I was glad. All of these characters are so guarded and for the right reasons, but it’s nice to see them let down a wall or two every once in a while.
For all those bully romance lovers, even love triangle lovers, I highly recommend this series to you!
4 stars!
There’s something about his broken pieces, they fit right into mine.
I’m in need of book three now! Giving In ended on a massive cliffhanger, and while Giving Away wasn’t as bad, I’m still needy for the next book. Lola knows how to steal my attention when it comes to this series.
This book was already different from the first. There’s already so much character development with Jamie and Jake. I loved how this book managed to still have the same feel as the last one, while all the while growing. It wasn’t repetitive. Jake stole my heart with him being the a*hole that he was, but seeing a new side to him really made me fall for him more. I liked that he opened up a bit. That was until the end when I realized we still can’t have nice things! Jamie… she wasn’t as annoying this time around lol. But with her character you see just how strong she is with everything that was thrown at her, I’m surprised she doesn’t have whiplash yet.
I couldn’t get enough of this story. There’s still so much that has to unravel, and after everything has been done and all of the stuff with Nathan, I don’t know where things are going to go from here. This book is a literal emotional rollercoaster! Just when secrets are revealed, we see more of them being kept. I’m loving how this is all unfolding and I’m here for the drama and all the angst.
Speaking of character development, that also goes for the side characters- and even Nathan. Though, for me, I don’t like his character development simply because I’m team Jake. But we really see some in Rose as well, which I was glad. All of these characters are so guarded and for the right reasons, but it’s nice to see them let down a wall or two every once in a while.
For all those bully romance lovers, even love triangle lovers, I highly recommend this series to you!
September 19, 2025
I start to get bored .
June 6, 2023
I thought book 1 was good but I wasn’t prepared for the journey of book 2! This book was so amazing and I loved every minute of it. I couldn’t put it down! The spice definitely heats up in this one too!
We pick up right where book 1 left off. Jamie and Nathan and Jake what a mess! She has feelings for Nathan and she has feelings for Jake.
Jamie finally starts to learn more about herself and those around her. She gives into her desires and starts accepting what she wants and likes!
Jakes growth in this book was top tier for a bully romance. He started as a straight brute but found a way to take care of Jamie’s needs while taking care of his at the same time and actually started to be a sweet caring boyfriend! I love him but I also hate him because come on man quit being such an ass all the time!
Also, Excuse me but how are you going to leave us with that cliffhanger! Running to download book 3!
🌶🌶🌶.5/5
We pick up right where book 1 left off. Jamie and Nathan and Jake what a mess! She has feelings for Nathan and she has feelings for Jake.
Jamie finally starts to learn more about herself and those around her. She gives into her desires and starts accepting what she wants and likes!
Jakes growth in this book was top tier for a bully romance. He started as a straight brute but found a way to take care of Jamie’s needs while taking care of his at the same time and actually started to be a sweet caring boyfriend! I love him but I also hate him because come on man quit being such an ass all the time!
Also, Excuse me but how are you going to leave us with that cliffhanger! Running to download book 3!
🌶🌶🌶.5/5
August 5, 2021
Oh Good Lord - Disappointing
The first book in this series peaked my interest enough to continue with the second. What a mistake. Another female author writing a female lead who takes no personal responsibility for themselves or their choices and is so bloody naive despite despite going through a violent trauma that you can't see one redeeming quality about them because talk about a character that doesn't learn from life's experiences but apparently is a smart student???
I lost the will and gave up half way through
The first book in this series peaked my interest enough to continue with the second. What a mistake. Another female author writing a female lead who takes no personal responsibility for themselves or their choices and is so bloody naive despite despite going through a violent trauma that you can't see one redeeming quality about them because talk about a character that doesn't learn from life's experiences but apparently is a smart student???
I lost the will and gave up half way through
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