Book Review: To Have and To Hate

Love, LOVE, Loved this new book by R.S. Grey!! I dropped everything just to keep reading it was so good. I won't lie, I’ve really enjoyed every R.S. Grey booked I've read, but To Have and To Hate is by far my new favourite. *ARC provided for an honest review*

About To Have and To Hate

Marry a man I barely know to save my family from ruin. It might’ve been simple if my betrothed were anybody else. On our wedding day, my husband-to-be arrived at the courthouse like a black cloud rolling over Manhattan. Walt didn’t crack smiles or pepper in pleasantries as we exchanged hollow vows in front of the judge. His disdain for me was so palpable I assumed we’d walk out of that ceremony and resume our regularly scheduled programming. But then fate was like, Hold my beer. I got this.

In desperate need of help and with nowhere else to turn, I had no choice but to ignore a crucial rule in our contract: I shall only contact Mr. Jennings II in case of emergency. But hey, what’s a little fine print between husband and wife? Turns out, Walt’s a stickler for legalese—I think it might be his love language. Oh, and his attitude at the courthouse wasn’t a put-on. My so-called husband is a jerk. He takes what he wants without giving any consideration to other people—specifically ME, his blushing, contractually-obligated bride! I knew life with Walt would be no honeymoon, but a marriage of any sort should still come with a few standard guarantees:

To have and to hold.

For richer or poorer.

In sickness and in health.

But after experiencing Walt’s version of wedded bliss, I say let’s forget about all that lovey-dovey crap and just take me straight to death do us part.

So… What Did I Think of To Have and To Hate?

It didn't take me more than a few pages before I was completely transported into Elizabeth's world. I could so clearly picture the New York setting even though I've never been and something about her passion for her art made me feel creative. From strangers to lovers, from a business agreement to true love. I truly felt like I was there every step of the way, watching Elizabeth be true to herself, act the only way she knew how and slowly crumble the icy exterior of Walt.

As mentioned, I've enjoyed every R.S. Grey booked I've read, but not always to the same degree. This one really held my (at the moment very, very poor) attention and there was not a thing I didn't enjoy reading. There are only two things that would make this book even better.... more Matthew please! and more pages!! I feel sad now that I have finished this book and have to leave Elizabeth and Walt's world. I could have stayed there for much, much longer :)

PS: If you want to read my first review on an R.S. Grey book you can check it out here.

Cheers, Jess