Never Sweeter (Dark Obession, #2)

Never Sweeter (Dark Obession, #2)
By Charlotte Stein

SUMMARY

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? 

REVIEW
I am stuck between 31/2 stars and 4 stars. I liked the story, then I didn't then I went back to liking it. This should never be described a "dark" story and I really never felt he was obsessed with her in a strange way, so I think that description is a tad misleading. If he was obessed with her it was to make amends and give her what he felt he stole from her. That isn't dark that is beautiful in its own right.

I had a hard time with Letty forgiving him so quickly. She forgave and in the human sense she never forgot because her actions throughout were based on the past and who could blame her. I didn't like that the reason for bullying was just to be cool there seemed no valid reason for them to bully her. I can't believe they took it that far and had no consequences for their actions. 

Letty in her own right was very damaged and it hurt to read how she felt and reacted to things all based on the bullying. It is terrible that bullying can affect someone that way and it just proved to me how terrible it really is with no winners just losers.

Tate was an interesting guy. I like his progression from total as$ to a really deep smart affectionate guy that had his own hang ups to deal with too. Letty had shot his confidence down with her retorts to his bullying and it is interesting to see how his brain worked that out. You never step into the "bullyers" shoes. (sorry don't even know if that is a word and if it is spelled right) Letty thought he had the perfect life and the perfect everything and it was so not the case. He was genuinely sorry and wanted to make amends and you could really feel that from him. He wasn't fake and damn was he HOT!!!

The chemistry and eventual hotness between them was HOT ! I mean like way HOT!! It got to the point where that was all there was for a period of time and I wondered where the storyline went because all it was one long scene. The author glossed over some of the secondary plot when I think it deserved a little more info. The forgiving part was covered well and very emotional. 

It was a good read yet had some bumps in it overall. I couldn't put it down and was waiting for the other shoe to drop. I am not giving away that part....
You do not need to read the first book this is a standalone story.

Enjoy!

Received an advanced copy from the publisher through NetGalley for a honest review.