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melly2966's review against another edition
5.0
Waiting for this book was absolute hell. I read the first three books so long ago I almost didn't remember what had happened but I loved those books and this book didn't disappoint so I can't be too upset about how long I had to wait to read it. Great book and great ending to an amazing series.
beckyrendon's review against another edition
4.0
If you thought for one second the title of this book was a cute phrase or just something sweet, think again. It's been years since I read the first book in this series but wow did I come back at the right time!
I may have read book one but somehow I missed the others...I bought them but never got around to reading them. Clearly a mistake on my part! I am a mess. This book left me in tears. It tore my heart out repeatedly then rolled a vehicle over it. As if that wasn't enough, it gave me Hell....
I may be smirking now but it's because I survived. I may have lost huge pieces of my heart but I still came out alive. What a trip. A journey that could only leave you confused, annoyed, and so utterly in love. Give Me Hell will leave you utterly wrecked and wanting revenge. It will also give you hope.
reviewed for Sweet Spot Sisterhood
I may have read book one but somehow I missed the others...I bought them but never got around to reading them. Clearly a mistake on my part! I am a mess. This book left me in tears. It tore my heart out repeatedly then rolled a vehicle over it. As if that wasn't enough, it gave me Hell....
I may be smirking now but it's because I survived. I may have lost huge pieces of my heart but I still came out alive. What a trip. A journey that could only leave you confused, annoyed, and so utterly in love. Give Me Hell will leave you utterly wrecked and wanting revenge. It will also give you hope.
reviewed for Sweet Spot Sisterhood
smitch29's review against another edition
5.0
4.9
This book was really good. It chronicles the long and arduous road for Mac and Jake to find their way to a real relationship. The story is mainly set in the past, since Jake and Mackenzie met when they were eleven. There are a lot of ups and even more downs with their journey. Mac is loyal but she can be incredibly mean and abrasive. Growing up with three older brothers, she knows how to stand up for herself, yet her family is often trying to tamper her exposure to danger, since she's uncannily good at getting into trouble. It only makes Mac more determined and leaves her with a chip on her shoulder. Jake Romero is the one in the relationship with more sweet tendencies. He adores the strength h sees in Mac and respects the hell out of her for her toughness. He himself is quite tough and resilient himself, and he has to be if he is going to hang on to Mac.
They first met because Mac's mom is a social worker who brings Jake to their house after his father has a debilitating aneurysm. Their meeting is a short one, but it leaves a lasting impression with them both. Jake pops into Mac's life years later and it gives them a chance to reconnect and really cement the chemistry they have. However, their encounter is once more short lived as Jake is sent to another town to live with a new foster family. Jake ends up between a rock and a hard place when his father needs more money to get good care and his best friend has gang connections. He sets off on a dark path for a few years, despite how uneasy it makes him feel. While Mac struggles to be herself in her controlling, but loving family, she reaches the end of her rope when they want her to go to a finish college. She runs away from home and runs to Jake. They reconnect once again, and their connection grows even deeper. However, Jake's gang life proves dangerous to Mac, at the same time that she inspires him to get out of it all. Jake pushes Mac away to protect her, then her brothers intercede to further drive them apart. Their reconnection is truly one of chance, when years later Mac goes to college and discovers Jake is best friends and band mate to Mac's new roommates. They try burying their feelings but it doesn't work very well. Mac eventually helps the band by becoming their manager. Once it becomes clear to them both that they have to live around one another, they still struggle to overcome their past issues. The rest of the book chronicles how they learn to yield their secrets and their fears to find happiness with one another again.
This book was really good. It chronicles the long and arduous road for Mac and Jake to find their way to a real relationship. The story is mainly set in the past, since Jake and Mackenzie met when they were eleven. There are a lot of ups and even more downs with their journey. Mac is loyal but she can be incredibly mean and abrasive. Growing up with three older brothers, she knows how to stand up for herself, yet her family is often trying to tamper her exposure to danger, since she's uncannily good at getting into trouble. It only makes Mac more determined and leaves her with a chip on her shoulder. Jake Romero is the one in the relationship with more sweet tendencies. He adores the strength h sees in Mac and respects the hell out of her for her toughness. He himself is quite tough and resilient himself, and he has to be if he is going to hang on to Mac.
They first met because Mac's mom is a social worker who brings Jake to their house after his father has a debilitating aneurysm. Their meeting is a short one, but it leaves a lasting impression with them both. Jake pops into Mac's life years later and it gives them a chance to reconnect and really cement the chemistry they have. However, their encounter is once more short lived as Jake is sent to another town to live with a new foster family. Jake ends up between a rock and a hard place when his father needs more money to get good care and his best friend has gang connections. He sets off on a dark path for a few years, despite how uneasy it makes him feel. While Mac struggles to be herself in her controlling, but loving family, she reaches the end of her rope when they want her to go to a finish college. She runs away from home and runs to Jake. They reconnect once again, and their connection grows even deeper. However, Jake's gang life proves dangerous to Mac, at the same time that she inspires him to get out of it all. Jake pushes Mac away to protect her, then her brothers intercede to further drive them apart. Their reconnection is truly one of chance, when years later Mac goes to college and discovers Jake is best friends and band mate to Mac's new roommates. They try burying their feelings but it doesn't work very well. Mac eventually helps the band by becoming their manager. Once it becomes clear to them both that they have to live around one another, they still struggle to overcome their past issues. The rest of the book chronicles how they learn to yield their secrets and their fears to find happiness with one another again.
renae_reads_romance's review against another edition
5.0
We finally have Mac and Jakes story!!! The long awaited book in the Give Me series did not disappoint. I didn't want to put it down, was so good!
There was so much we didn't know about Mac and Jake and their history. They went through so much heartache but no matter what you could still see the love they had for each other.
Kate McCarthy you did a wonderful job and I can't wait for more!!
There was so much we didn't know about Mac and Jake and their history. They went through so much heartache but no matter what you could still see the love they had for each other.
Kate McCarthy you did a wonderful job and I can't wait for more!!
erinann78's review against another edition
5.0
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paddlefoot55's review against another edition
5.0
ARC received for an honest review
Sweet baby cheeses and all that is holey! It has been a bit of a wait for Give Me Hell, but well worth it!
Mac Valentine has always been a bit of a favourite of mine. I love her snark and fight and don't give a f&*k attitude, and would like to think that we would be fantastic friends.
I loved going back and reading her story from the past right up to today. We know about her as the manager of Jamieson, but holy tears, Batman! What we learn had my heart breaking
I don't want to give away anything about what happens - you wouldn't believe me if I told you anyway - but you have been warned! Curve ball after curve ball will be thrown your way.
I loved the family dynamics between the Valentines, loved that it wasn't all Leave It To Beaver perfect families, but when push came to shove, family is family, no matter what.
I was hooked from the first word to the last. Give Me Hell is a fast paced, action packed hell of a ride and I didn't want to get off.
Give Me More, Ms McCarthy!
bookgyrl's review
2.0
Aaggghhh. I don't even want to write a review. I expected something quite different. The story of Mac and Jake with some flashbacks. Not some OTT drama and a retelling of all the other books but then from another POV (I have read them!) Another book where communication could have prevented so much and I thought Mac was often quite unsympathetic.
“They would have killed you!” My shout is so loud she flinches. Why can’t she see that I was just trying to keep her alive! “I can take care of myself!” she shouts back. “You’re just like my brothers. You think you know what’s best for me, but you don’t.”
Yup Mac, keep on screaming you can take care of yourself while being kidnapped and stuff. Ugh! Not a winner for me.
“They would have killed you!” My shout is so loud she flinches. Why can’t she see that I was just trying to keep her alive! “I can take care of myself!” she shouts back. “You’re just like my brothers. You think you know what’s best for me, but you don’t.”
Yup Mac, keep on screaming you can take care of yourself while being kidnapped and stuff. Ugh! Not a winner for me.