Never Sweeter by Charlotte Stein is a gripping and emotional story that delves into the complex dynamics of a relationship between Letty and Tate, two characters with a history of bullying. Letty, who has endured traumatic experiences in high school, finds herself facing her former tormentor, Tate, in college. As their paths cross again, the story unfolds with elements of regret, redemption, and intense passion. The author skillfully navigates the themes of forgiveness, self-discovery, and second chances, creating a narrative that captures the reader's attention from the very beginning and explores the transformation of enemies into friends and then lovers.
The book portrays a slow-burn romance between Letty and Tate, gradually unraveling their layers of vulnerability and strength. Through moments of humor, tension, and love, the characters navigate their past traumas and strive for a future filled with healing and understanding. Stein's writing style beautifully captures the emotional journey of the characters, offering a poignant exploration of themes such as redemption, forgiveness, and the complexities of human relationships.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
The book has high content warnings due to themes of bullying, emotional trauma, and past abuse, which could be distressing for some readers.
Has Romance?
The book contains a high level of romance, featuring intense emotional and physical connections between the main characters.
From The Publisher:
Second chances are sweeter than ever in Charlotte Stein’s steamy Dark Obsession series—perfect for fans of Katy Evans—as a self-reliant college girl falls for a reformed bully who’s desperate to make up for lost time.
Letty Carmichael can’t believe her eyes when she catches a glimpse of her high school tormenter, wrestling champ Tate Sullivan, on campus. College was supposed to be her escape from Tate’s constant ridicule.
Now he’s in her classes again, just waiting for his chance to make her life hell. But when Letty and Tate are partnered up for an assignment—on sex in cinema, of all things—she starts to see a kinder, gentler side of him.
And when she realizes Tate knows more about sex than she could ever guess at, he soon starts making her blush in a whole new way. Tate Sullivan is haunted by regret over his cruelty toward Letty. So when she agrees to work with him, he seizes his chance to make amends.
He can’t blame her for not believing he’s for real, but soon Tate starts to break down her wall. She wants to know about passion, desire, lust—topics he is well versed in. And in return she offers the one thing he always wanted: the chance to be more than just a jock.
Letty is shocked by how sensitive Tate can be. Still, desiring him feels ludicrous. Loving him is impossible. Craving him is beyond all reason. So why can’t she stop? Praise for Never Sweeter “A gorgeous, lush story full of angst and heartbreak with dark, tormented characters and mind-blowing sex.
I got blisters from turning the pages so fast.”—USA Today bestselling author Jamie K. Schmidt “A delightfully sweet romance with just the right amount of angst.”—The Good, The Bad, and The Unread “One of the sweetest romances I’ve read in a long time.”—The Romance Reviews “A beautiful story, with a beautiful message.”—The Jeep Diva Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
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