"Hate F*@k (part three)" by Ainsley Booth

Wow... where do I even begin?! Oh, I know - the cover! When I first laid eyes on Ainsley Booth's Hate Fuck: Part Three I had to look twice in order to figure out if it was even the same cover-model, because he looks so much more... relaxed? A little softer? Slightly smiley? And as soon as I had read the book, I knew why... not to spoiler you or anything, but this is one huge (*cough* no pun intended *cough*) gift-wrapped package for any Cole and Hailey fans! If you liked Part One and Part Two, you'll definitely enjoy the hell out of Part Three!

Part Three starts off exactly where Part Two had left us hanging - you take a steep jump off of that cliff(hanger) the end of the previous installment of the series has provided, and then everything happens real fast. It even felt a little too fast to me at times, but at the same time I am fully aware that the fast pace is exactly what the story called for - anything else would have seemed like a drag, but I really liked the side of Hailey we get to see in the beginning of this novel, and I would have loved to see some more of her victim-gone-heroine side. It was really refreshing to see her set her fears and occasionally surfacing self-doubt aside, to give in to the adrenaline and sense of self-preservation, showing strength and determination. Hailey is by no means a weak character, ever, but I do feel that the situation she found herself in made her understand Cole and what he does, the way he is, a lot better than she had before - which is a big step for their evolving relationship. This becomes clearer and clearer with every page you turn, as no matter what happens, Cole and Hailey become more close-knit with every moment they spend together, or even apart. Their chemistry is undeniable, their lovestory develops beautifully...

...and just when you think you're about to see your... I mean their... happily ever after, Booth throws a huge plot twist your way and leaves you gasping. It's not easy for a book to surprise me, but... oh my! I certainly hadn't seen that one coming!
(If you want to know what I am talking about, you'll have to read the book - sorry, but not giving that one away, to save people from stumbling over spoilers (; )

But have no fear, a happy end is near!
Despite all the bad and worse things Hailey and Cole have to go through, their part of The Horus Group series comes to a beautiful closure - I could not have asked for a better one.

I think it has become obvious that I thoroughly enjoyed exploring Cole and Hailey's lovestory. I also really enjoyed the development Cole went through, and the way we got to see various sides of him - the way Hailey got his walls to crumble. Hailey, not being your typical female protagonist, definitely has been a pleasure to get to know as well, and the brotherly banter between the boys men was more than fun to watch read. If the other characters' stories are anything like what is hinted on towards the end of Hate F*@k, then I am definitely looking forward to more and cannot wait for the next books in The Horus Group series!

4.5 / 5

Hailey:

In the blink of an eye, everything changed, and I can’t pretend I don’t need Cole anymore.
He’s my heart and soul, but he’s shut me out, and I’m scared.

Cole:
Keeping Hailey at arms’ length used to be an annoying challenge. Now it’s a matter of life and death.
I want vengeance. And then I want Hailey to be mine, forever.

Final part of the three book Hate F*@k serial. NOT A STANDALONE STORY.

My reviews for Hate Fuck: Part One && Hate Fuck: Part Two
Ainsley Booth's website || on facebook || on twitter || on goodreads
Hate Fuck: Part One on goodreads || amazon 
Hate Fuck: Part Two on goodreads || amazon
Hate Fuck: Part Three on goodreads || amazon

*** I was generously provided with an ARC by the author, in exchange for an honest review! ***