That Irresistible Poison

<b>HATE sex at its best! ?<br /><br />OMG! I freaking loved it. First of all, Ksar is a major a-hole but he’s Seyn’s a-hole. ? Does that make sense? Probably not. ? I’m not going to lie, his attitude rubbed me so bad in the beginning, arrogant, ruthless, emotionless and utterly cruel to Seyn. But he more than made up for it in the end. ? It’s hard to blame him for the way he is when you finally learn the actual reasons. Ksar undoubtedly had a harsh and unloving childhood and that reflected so poorly on his attitude and opinions. ? Seyn is an all-round sweet darling who’s a bit of a attention slut. But hey, someone I needs to balance out Ksar’s grumpiness. ?<br /><br />Seyn hates Ksar. PERIOD! He really really REALLY hates him. ? But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t want him. HATE is a powerful emotion and an obsession nonetheless. Hate and love are the two sides of the same coin. Actually Seyn’s hatred for Ksar started from the sprout of budding love. Seyn wanted to be the perfect fiancé for Ksar and when his love and efforts were so cruelly jilted, he hated him with all his heart. ? And it started to turn into an unhealthy obsession for both of them. He acted spoilt and bratty because he knew that will irritate Ksar to no end. But good. Irritation is better than ignorance. ? He can’t tolerate when Ksar treats him like he matters nothing more than a mere object. And meanwhile, Ksar has been fighting an internal battle since he was bonded to Seyn when he was a newborn. He knew there’s no future for them. Marriage is out of the question and Seyn can possibly be the least compatible life partner for him. Worse, the brat ALWAYS brings out the worst in him. ? The only person who can threaten his unyielding composure, the only one who can bring out the ugly, obsessive cavemen instincts in him, they are poison to each other. ? But poisons have a way of making everything so sweet and serene before they annihilate a person completely. But what can a man do when he craves the poison that will destroy him completely with all his heart and soul? <br /><br /><br />Did I say I loved it? I looooooooooove it!!!!!!!!! I love EVERYTHING about this book. So angsty, so gritty, so heartfelt and oh so-sweet. I love the beautiful portrayal of the thin line between Love and hate. And did I also say, this book is “hate sex at its best”? SIZZLING! ? The UST was crackling and when they finally did it, the world stopped moving, the earth shook with tremors, volcanoes erupted and lightenings struck! This book probably is my second most favorite of <a href="https://goodreads.com/search/search?q=%20Alessandra%20Hazzard" title=" Alessandra Hazzard" rel="noopener"> Alessandra Hazzard</a>. The honor of first prize goes to <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2226582088?book_show_action=false&amp;from_review_page=1" rel="nofollow noopener">“Just a bit Ruthless”</a>. Anyhow, the epilogue was perfect. I loved the unhealthy and obsessive love between these two men. Can’t wait for the third book in the series. HIGHLY recommended. <br /><br /><br /><br />5 I hate you so bad that I loved how you kiss my lips so desperately stars</b><br />⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

<br /><b>Ksar was an asshole. There, I said it.<br /><br />And it took me a very long time to even begin to empathize with his character. To realize that, even from a very young age, Ksar was put into an almost impossible situation.<br /><br />And he acted like an asshole.<br /><br />Just like with book 1, I loved Seyn right off the bat. He was for sure the light to Ksar's dark.<br /><br />Unlike book 1, this story was steeped in political intrigue and teeming with gossiping Calluvian social climbers, which I didn't find nearly as entertaining as Harry's naive and often hilarious escapades in the first story.<br /><br />The feels did finally arrive, though, for which I was extremely pleased. I got pretty tired of seeing Ksar as possessing almost no redeeming qualities. But at least the former-asshat knew how to grovel to win over his man. ;- )<br /><br />The drama and angst were fairly constant, but kept to tolerable levels for the most part.<br /><br />The same goes for the steam. It was there, but not omnipresent.<br /><br />I'd rate this one at around 3.5 stars and recommend it for those who enjoyed the first book.<br /><br />-----------------------------------------------<br /><br /><i>This book is <b>*FREE* with Kindle Unlimited</b> membership.</i><br /><br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/12415682-todd?order=d&amp;sort=date_read&amp;view=reviews" rel="nofollow noopener">See All My Latest Reads (Review Quick-Links)</a><br /><br />-----------------------------------------------</b>

<b>reread (57214): october 2022</b><br>i was missing Ksar and Seyn a little too much.<br><img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1490762049ra/22341352.gif" width="300" height="200" alt="description" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br><br>***<br><br><b>5++ stars</b> ☆<br><br><b>“I can’t do grand confessions, but I know what I want.” Ksar met Seyn’s gaze and held it. “I never really hated you, at least not like you hated me. Even when you irritated me, I wanted to have you. I don’t mean just lust. I liked the idea of you being mine—being at my side, in my bed, taking my name, and becoming my King-Consort at some point.”</b><br><br>tbh although i <i>liked</i> Harry and Adam in the previous book, i admit i was obsessed with Ksar and Seyn's dynamic from the small glimpses we've had (even though they were just side characters) and this book just confirmed my love for them. from beginning to end, i was invested in their story, how the romance will develop, the hate fucking ?, the angst in the first half <i>and</i> cute moments in the second half (welll, the angst was through majority of the book but once they finally fought for their love? <b>chefs kiss</b>).<br><br>Ksar is seriously everything i love in an anti-hero. he's a cold asshole through and through, but he still has a likable side (imo anyways)?? when it comes to assholes, i prefer seeing the potential of redemption in order for me to love them, but i have my exceptions and Ksar is one of them. he kinda had redemption, but not really? it was more subtle tbh but i feel like, by the end, you can feel his sincerity and love for Seyn. ? as for Seyn, he was such a brat but not in a way where i hated him. he reminded me of the way my youngest brother often acts and how i'd be annoyed but, at the end of the day, i still love him lmao.<br><br>the romance though??<br><img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1613044920ra/30847574.gif" width="300" height="200" alt="description" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br><br>PERFECTION. it was so fucking good. what i love about hate to love romances is when the characters bicker in the beginning but, as you keep reading, you see the hate slowly start to change as they grow closer (while still having that good banter). the one thing i find satisfying here are the <i>soft moments</i> between Ksar and Seyn. they literally made me swoon bc the first half was full of hate fucking so the 180 switch was just AHHH. also, Ksar's 'grand confession'? my favorite moment.<br><br><b>Slowly, Ksar dropped to one knee, and then the other, until he was kneeling in front of Seyn, who was staring at him, wide-eyed.<br>Well aware that anyone spying on them could probably see him kneeling on the hard ground, Ksar took Seyn's hand and brought their clasped hands to his right shoulder.<br>Seyn took in a sharp breath, clearly recognizing the gesture: it had once been used by clan lords to swear fealty to their king. It had gone out of use thousands of years ago; it was considered too demeaning by modern standards.</b><br><img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1488586853ra/22134060.gif" width="300" height="200" alt="description" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy">

I adored <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/40509487.That_Alien_Feeling__Calluvia_s_Royalty___1_" title="That Alien Feeling (Calluvia's Royalty, #1) by Alessandra Hazard" rel="noopener">That Alien Feeling</a>, I adore hate sex, and I adore enemies-to-lovers. So it's a sure thing that I'd love <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/38110047.That_Irresistible_Poison__Calluvia_s_Royalty___2_" title="That Irresistible Poison (Calluvia's Royalty, #2) by Alessandra Hazard" rel="noopener">That Irresistible Poison</a>, right? Apparently not... <br /><br /><i>Gah!</i> I'm so frustrated. This story had sooooo much potential, and I'm beyond irritated that it didn't live up to all my expectations. <br /><br />First of all, at least 50% of the story, if not more, is an almost word-for-word recap of the previous book. For someone who went right from one book to the other, it was almost ridiculously redundant. I mean, I was skimming at times and just scratching my head as to why the author didn't pick up from where the previous story let off instead of going back in time and rehashing everything. <br /><br /><a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/38110047.That_Irresistible_Poison__Calluvia_s_Royalty___2_" title="That Irresistible Poison (Calluvia's Royalty, #2) by Alessandra Hazard" rel="noopener">That Irresistible Poison</a> lacked the charm of the previous book. The main couple spent way, WAY too long getting their act together and actually admitting their feelings, and I felt like I missed out on the real emotions of them as a couple. We get lots of hate sex, but at the 90% mark I was still scratching my head, waiting for some feelings to come into play. <br /><br />This story seems to be a love it or hate it for my friends, but I was in the frowny face camp with this one. <br /><br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13070326-heather-k-dentist-in-my-spare-time" rel="nofollow noopener">goodreads</a>|<a href="https://www.instagram.com/reading_all_night_long/" rel="nofollow noopener">instagram</a>|<a href="https://twitter.com/DentistHeatherK" rel="nofollow noopener">twitter</a>|<a href="http://www.myfictionnook.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">blog</a>

5 stars, but DUH, who’s actually surprised?<br /><br />i loved book one… but this one was even better! something about the good old enemies-to-lovers trope that just does it for me. <br /><br />i absolutely loved ksar and seyn!! didn't matter if they were fighting and being dicks to each other, hate fucking, being miserable without each other, or actually being in love. they were both wonderful characters and i was rooting for them all the way from book one.<br /><br />the way their feelings gradually changed from hate to love was SO deliciously satisfying to witness.<br /><br /><i>”ksar still drove him crazy, but the difference was, half of the time seyn wasn’t sure whether he wanted to punch him in his arrogant face or shove his tongue down his throat.”</i> why not both?<br /><br /><i>”ksar met his smiling eyes and felt his heart thud almost painfully against his ribs. he did like making seyn fume. but he liked making him smile even more.”</i> aww…??<br /><br />when they FINALLY got their shit together and talked about their feelings at the end..? so cute.<br />(i was also thinking ABOUT DAMN TIME YOU DUMMIES!!)<br /><br />they’re also obviously absolutely horrible at talking about their feelings to each other, especially ksar.?<br /><br /><i>“i’m not good at this,” he said, tugging at his cravat a little.<br />“i know,” seyn said, very dryly.<br />ksar shot him a sideways glare and found seyn smiling. “i’m glad you find this amusing.”<br />“sorry,” seyn said, not sounding sorry at all. “let’s hear your grand confession anyway.”</i> <br /><br />BYEEEE!!! why are they actually SO cute together even when they’re being assholes to each other?<br /><br />…………..i also OBVIOUSLY gotta mention the absolutely delicious hate fucking. they were so hot &amp; passionate together. it felt like a religious experience every time they did the dirty.<br /><br />i highkey just want to keep reading this series until i finish it… <br />i am very intrigued by jamil and his “manservant” or whoever he is…?<br /><br />anyway so far this series is an absolute HIT!! hopefully the other books are just as good.

Only Alessandra Hazard could get me to read a relationship angst, push/pull romance and love it! No one does like she does.

<b>4 Stars</b><br /><br />Prince Seyn’s betrothed to prince Ksar (the heir to the throne). Ksar’s bondmate had died when Ksar was eight-year-old and it made Ksar’s telepathy unstable! So he needed another bondmate to stop hurting. They used Seyn as his new bondmate and they are supposed to get married when Seyn turns twenty-five. The thing is after years Seyn still couldn’t feel his bondmate through his bond, he tried so much until when he was fourteen he saw Ksar for the first time and found out why he can’t feel it! His rejection crushed Seyn and made him hurt and that’s why/when he hated Ksar so much! He doesn’t want the bond anymore and wants to break it but…<br /><br /><i>But the line between feverish hatred and passion can be very thin, and it turns out that freedom isn’t as appealing as it once seemed.</i><br /><br />Ksar is really mean and cold toward Seyn, he ignored Seyn most of the time and behaved like Seyn is an annoying little kid, he’s really arrogant! And Seyn always was angry/mad at him! These two gave me a headache with their stubbornness but I don’t mind because I really liked them! Told in Seyn and Ksar’s POV (except for one chapter), 3rd person. It’s an angsty read, well-written, and well-paced! It’s the second installment in the "Calluvia's Royalty" series with character crossover, and it’s not cliffy. It can be read as a standalone but I think it’s better if you started with book one! Overall, really enjoyed it and hope you like it as well!

<strong>“It’s a thin line between love and hate...”</strong><br /><br />And was there ever HATE in this book. HATE fights, HATE kisses, HATE sex! I loved it all! ????<br /><br />This was an amazing enemies to hate-lovers to lovers story! The dynamic between these two was filled with so much emotion: hidden emotion, masked emotion, and OTT emotion. <br /><br />Ksar is the Prince Heir to the Second House of Calluvia. Seyn is a prince of the Third House of Calluvia. As a baby, Seyn was bonded to eight year-old Ksar to save his life. Unfortunately for Seyn, Ksar has ignored Seyn his entire life. Well, he ignores him as best he can since Seyn does everything in his power to get his attention—and not in a good way.<br /><br />Seyn is an utter brat. Ksar is an utter ..... (rhymes with keyhole). They hate each other. Totally and completely. Or do they? Well, read the story to find out!<br /><br />I couldn’t put this book down! Just when I thought things were settling down, Alessandra Hazard throws more coal on the fire ??and starts pumping the bellows! Damn! Angst, and the constant push pull of emotions these two are submitting to and denying at the same time.<br /><br />Then sex was scorching HOT!! Firebrand HOT!???????<br /><br />If you read the first one in the series, you might think that you’re in for a dose of sweetness. You couldn’t be more wrong. There’s nothing sweet about these two, and that’s what makes them oh, so delicious!<br /><br />HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!<br /><br />I would ABSOLUTELY LOVE to have this in audiobook! Are you listening, Alessandra??

Nobody does enemies to lovers like Alessandra Hazard! The hate, the passion, the anger, the fights, THE SEX. My Kindle was on the verge of spontaneous combustion the whole time. And then the feelings. <br /><br />After book 1, it took me a long time to read this because I hated Ksar so much. I just couldn’t find it in me to read his book. Turns out, hate easily turns into love. <br /><br />Ksar is a cold-hearted asshole. Seyn is a totally immature spoiled brat. I love them both so much. <br /><br />❤️?❤️?❤️?

<blockquote> <b> <i>"Just say no," Ksar said, leaning in to nibble at Seyn's earlobe. He felt Seyn's shudder.<br />"I hate you," Seyn whispered shakily.<br />"You can hate me all you want. We don't have to like each other to fuck."</i> </b> </blockquote><br /><br />This was this chaotic rollercoaster of emotions for me. Funny because at first I was thinking of dnfing this. I thought 'will I subject myself into reading about characters constantly fighting' and thank god I did. I was smiling like a crazy lunatic whenever Ksar and Seyn fight. It was so fucking delicious because you just know as a reader something is very up between these two. I must admit though that Ksar went too far with the verbal assault that got me a bit uncomfortable. He may have killed Seyn with his hurtful words. But I live for the uncomfortable and the messy things. I can't believe one of the best romances that I have read is one where there's barely any romance in it. Is it hate-romance? An unconventional romance? Is that a thing? How can you love someone who's devoid of emotions? Love the hate sex and the hate kisses. I lived. I gagged. This book obliterated me. I need the next one!