This was such a fun read!
Things I loved:
- MK was such a great character - love a bad*ss woman fuelled by hate revenge. I like that she did soften over the course of the book, but only a little.
- I loved that this was a why choose romance! The love interests were all well defined and individual.
- Forced proximity is always a winner for me!
- I also enjoyed the writing itself - compelling and easy to read!

Really looking forward to reading book 2!

🐚 𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 🐚

𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀: why choose, MMA fighters, revenge plot, forced proximity, enemies to lovers

𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀: stalking, violence, murder, childhood trauma, emotional abuse, panic attacks

OMG!! THIS BOOK IS SO SO GOOD!!

This book is the type of book that makes you want to not put it down at all and want to read the next books and find out how the story of the characters continues.

On Halloween night, Kate and Bree were supposed to be at a party, but they snuck into an MMA match where Archer was fighting. Except that the events of that evening lead to something unpleasant for Kate. After a few good months, she returns and when she finds out that those who put her in the situation that evening, live in the same house as her, she is ready to take revenge.

But can this revenge can be done when the these three men are hot and know how to increase the tension between them and her?

Max, Kody and Archer are super hot. I liked Max and Kody the most because they don't hesitate to show their sweet side to Kate. Archer he's the big alpha and is tougher with Kate, but I liked those moments too. Let's say that he takes the protectiveness to the maximum.

Thank you Tate James and Sourcebooks Bloom Books for the opportunity to read this amazing book in exchange for an honest review.

I had already read this book but really really enjoyed this time around. Does have a tiny bit of cringe (others mentioned it but I am also super awkward so it might have been for different reasons lol), a few spots where you might go "oh no, I know what's coming" but all in all its a really solid why choose with really good scenes and a plot I am desperate to learn more of.

3.5 stars

I have mixed feelings about this book. It was a page-turner, entertaining and addictive, but some aspects of it were underdeveloped and lacking, and while I enjoyed reading Hate, a part of my brain kept thinking about those details that annoyed me while I was enjoying the ride with Madison Kate and her guys.

I will continue the series and would recommend to friends

My all-time favorite series is now being re-released by Bloom Books in print! I originally read this on KU in 2020, and have re-read it almost every year since. The perfect mix of laughs, dark romance, gang violence & excitement, plus a little bit of mystery, this is my GO TO comfort series and will never stop recommending it.

I loved MK’s character! The plot was a bit predictable however it was a fast paced read with enough of a wow factor. Archer, Max, and Kodiak were likeable. It brought me back to being 13 and reading books like this on various apps. Definitely nostalgic and I’ll be picking up more from Tate James.

★ ★ ★.5 | 🌶🌶

18+ check TWs

Note: I try my hardest to not include spoilers in my reviews. However, spoilers and how you define a spoiler is subjective. Proceed with caution.

*A special thank you to Netgalley and Bloom Books for early access to this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.*

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This book scratched a part of my brain that I needed to be scratched.

Now, it wasn’t the most phenomenal book I’ve ever read. But for the most part, I enjoyed myself while reading it. It was a little cliche, but the vibes were good.

I would’ve like more character development, especially for the guys. I wanted more than just how hot they are. We got a little bit of this with Steele, but there needed to be more.

As for Madison, I just wish she wasn’t so… irritating. Her hate at the beginning made sense but at the end it just felt repetitive and it made her unlikable.

Some why-choose books fall into this trap of needing to be solely based around sex and smut and miss out on the connection and tension. This happened here and I just wish there was more plot development outside of sexual attraction.

I’m definitely going to read the next book because I’m curious about the progression of the story. This book ended on a cliff hanger and it seemed kind of random, but nevertheless, it did its to make me want to read the next book.

Reverse harems are really hard to do. Either you have to have a really long book to flesh out all the love interests or you have to have multiple short books which usually focus on one guy at a time. This book falls into the later category and because of that I know that I cant judge the book to harshly when it comes to the developing romance. This book was just to introduce all of the characters to us as a reader. I will say that with my experience in the RH genre I do not know if I will find myself rooting for them as a group couple. The boys are fine as a group but I do not know if Madison will fit into their dynamic fully.
One part of the story that I can talk about is the revenge. This is a major theme in a lot of bully reverse harems and it is so hard to do right. Lots of the time it is added to add stakes and angst to the story but falls flat. That is what happened here with Madison. Yes, she pulled some pranks but she also gave into lust way to easily. I either need a fully badass girl that stands on business or someone that doesnt have that type of fight in them but it cant just be both.
I think that if I read this when it was originally released that it would have loved it but with so much experience in the RH genre it did not check all the boxes it could have. If you are new to RH then I think this story would be a good one to start with.

I have looked at this book several times and finally came back to read it. We have a bad*** heroine which is always a plus and the guys are something else! There is something about bully romances that keeps you coming back. The men are intriguing for all that they make you want to smack them. New series to binge on.

There is a lot to like about this story. While there are times I felt like she was like a broken record bringing up the same things repetitively, I could understand her rage and feelings of revenge. I know that I’m gonna like Arch more once of their secrets come to light in the following books in the series. So far my favorite is Steele. I’m sure a true reverse harem will unfold in upcoming books, she truly doesn’t involve herself with more than one guy in this story at this point. If you are looking for this book to have the female with multiple lovers, you will be on the disappointed side. As a side criticism… Though I know this helped in making some moments in the story happen logistically, the reality of a mega-mansion having just 2 bathrooms and with only one bedroom having an en-suite is just ridiculous.

WOW! This book was incredible.
It is the first in the Madison Kate series and had me completely hooked. I am obsessed with Archer, Steele, and Kody - they are all so different but just compliment each other perfectly. I was kept on my toes the whole way through and I just know that I need to go on and finish the rest of the series.

A little cringy at parts, but the action picked up and I'm looking forward to reading the second book! Got some mixed emotions on these boys and there is definitely enough of a plot line to warrant a sequel and propel a decent plot.

I have been provided with a review copy of Hate from NetGalley for an impartial review. Ahhhhh this was just such a great read. I just didn't want this book to end and I was sad to turn the last page. I'm so excited to see what's next from this author.

I want to thank Netgalley and the publisher for this e-ARC in exchange for a review
I absolutely adored this book! Seriously the characters were amazing and so well wrote! This was such a juicy, toe curling read and had me blushing and giggling. I LOVED everything about this!

I initially read this in a blur of two days to complete the ENTIRE series and the 2nd series set in this world and absolutely loved the series. I will still occasionally think back about parts of this series.

Madison Kate was in the wrong place at the wrong time and ends up as a scapegoat for everything that went wrong on Halloween. Now it's months later and she's back home after an extended period away and filled with Hate for the guys that set her up as the fall person. Unfortunately for her and for them, they are stuck living with each other.

MK is a complicated character filled with anger, hurt, and deals with massive trauma from her childhood. She occasionally comes across as childish, but when dealing with 3 guys that she believes deliberately set her up, she's allowed the developmental backslide. Archer, Kodiak, and Max come across as the typical gang bad boys but they end up like onions (you start peeling back the layers - you end up teary eyed.)

This is a spicy why-choose series, and while Hate only has Max and MK hooking up, the other guys are definitely in the wings.

Recommend if you enjoy why-choose stories, this is lighter in fare than Den of Vipers.

The Madison Kate Series by Tate James is a captivating read that leaves readers eager for more. The new covers for the series have added a fresh and exciting look to the books, making them even more desirable for fans to display proudly.
Madison Kate, the protagonist, breaks the mold of traditional female leads by being strong willed and independent. The plot of the series is intense and gripping keeping readers engaged and at the edge of their seats. The dark romance reverse harem aspect adds an intriguing twist to the story, offering a unique and unconventional take on the genre.

I loved this series when they were idependently published and I love that they have finally been recognised and published traditionally. Very excited for a whole new readership for this series and Tate James' works.

MK and her partners are where it's at! Spice level is off the charts for this series, and I'm so grateful to have had the chance to re-read this series.

- enemies to lovers/hate to love
- polyamourous relationship, she has multiple partners (why-choose)
- spicy (explicity)
- forced proximity
- fast-burn with one of the mmcs
- slow-burn/hate-to-love with one of the other mmcs
- stalker/dark content (check TWs)
- fast paced
- page turner
- dark romance

Absolutely entertaining ride with thriller vibes, with loads of angst, romance, spice and some of all time favourite book boyfriends <3

Wow- this book was such a fun escape. I didn't know what to expect... this was my first time reading a Tate James book... but the characters were so engaging and I couldn't put it down. I needed to know what happened next!

The relationships shined here- they are all so different but I can't wait to see how they develop in the rest of the series.

For me- this is a great intro to RH and Tate James and I'd recommend it to someone who isn't interested in a fully dark romance, but wants to explore that grey zone.

Hate by Tate James is a great new adult, enemies-to-lovers, reverse harem, romance. It's dark without being "too dark", and is just the right amount of "spicy". It reads almost like a CW show with a few R rated spicy scenes. The banter between the characters is great, I especially enjoyed the MC's quick witted, and sarcastic, sense of humor. As a 35 year old reader, I do wish the MC was a bit older, but given the storyline of the series I get why the author has her at 18/19. Overall, this book is a quick and easy read for those looking to get into the lighter side the dark romance genre.

Thank you Sourcebooks Bloom Books and NetGalley for the free digital ARC in exchange for an honest, and unbiased, review.

I love this series so much, the author is an auto buy for me at this point. I can’t wait for more of her stuff in the future.