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Sweet Like Poison: A College Romance (Savage U) Kindle Edition
The first time I laid eyes on the delicious mountain of a man, Lachlan “Lock” Kelly, he walked out of the room without giving me a single glance.
You’re in trouble now.
It’s my junior year at Savage U and life is grand. Except for the fact that Lachlan Kelly lives right next door, he acts like he doesn’t know my name, and he barely acknowledges my existence.
I don’t get it. How can he so easily look away from me when he’s all I see?
The ice queen is melting…
A few angry frat boys and their arm candy make it their mission to ruin my semester and possibly my life. But I show those boys that messing with Elena Sanderson is a fatal mistake, and Lachlan surprisingly backs me up.
And when he finally gives me his attention, I greedily soak up everything he has to offer.
You’re arsenic-laced candy
Lachlan tells me I’m bad for him, but he can’t resist the pull between us anymore.
I don’t break things.
I know he’s not staying.
When he goes, he’ll leave me tangled up in memories.
I won’t play games.
His promises have a time limit, even though I’m beginning to wish they didn’t.
Even if it hurts…
We were over before we ever began.
(Author's note: Sweet Like Poison contains dark themes and mature content, including mentions of past assault. Please read the full content warning inside the book.)
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- ASIN : B09X72TR77
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- Publication date : August 18, 2022
- Language : English
- File size : 2.9 MB
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 359 pages
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Part of series : Savage U
- Best Sellers Rank: #66,547 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #517 in Coming of Age Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #819 in Coming of Age Fiction (Books)
- #2,401 in New Adult & College Romance (Kindle Store)
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Julia Wolf writes sexy rockers, grumpy billionaires, snarky heroines, and bad ass women. She’s a firm believer in happily ever afters, no matter how rocky the road is to get there.
She doesn’t believe in “guilty pleasures”, only pleasure. Reading about a plus size woman who gets absolutely railed by a hot rock star is pleasure. Reading about a damaged college student whose flaws are valued and loved by the grumpy guy next door is pleasure. Reading about love in a small town or big city or on a tour bus is pleasure. Reading romance is pleasure!
Julia lives in Maryland with her husband and three crazy, beautiful children. When she’s not writing romance, she’s reading it. Some of her favorite things are, in no particular order: goats, books, coffee, and Target.
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Customers love this book, finding it a favorite to reread and praising its character development throughout the series. They describe the story as a good read with beautiful, sassy characters, and one customer notes the perfect amount of angst. The book maintains a strong pace, with one customer describing it as a fast-paced thrill, and customers express their love for the characters Lock and Elena.
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Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a joy to read and one of their favorite books to reread over and over.
"Poison is such a great read. Lachlan is all possessive, obsessive and loyal...." Read more
"I am really enjoying this series and I loved this book. Lock and Elena's love story was amazing...." Read more
"...Definitely an enjoyable read and sexier than ever." Read more
"...Another great book by Julia. Thank you Julia for giving me the honor of receiving an ARC of this book!..." Read more
Customers love the story of this romance novel, with one customer particularly appreciating Elena and Lachlan's narrative, while another enjoys diving deeper into Elena's character development.
"...Her story is completely explained in this book, so readers don’t have to read the other books prior to reading this one...." Read more
"Their story was so sweet with a side a heartbreak. He tries to keep his distance because he's not sure he likes her...." Read more
"Loved the story. Wanted to roll my eyes every time I heard the word "patriarchy". Other than that, this was another great book." Read more
"...people who have built up so many boundaries around them is the best story to read. I love how their own feelings creeped up on them...." Read more
Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer noting the authentic dialogue between characters, while another mentions the chemistry between Elena and Lachlan.
"Loved the character development, could totally relate to the sassiness and fire within Elena...." Read more
"...😂🤣 Lacklan Kellly, good lord what a man, perfect for Elena, and it goes to show even nice big protector men can cause pain too...." Read more
"...The dialogue between the characters was authentic and the storyline was not predictable. I highly recommend this book, it's totally shelf worthy!" Read more
"...Main character energy since the moment we met her. Lock though…not a fan. Was annoyed with him for about 390 pages...." Read more
Customers describe the book as beautiful and sassy, with one customer noting how Elena's character develops throughout the story, while another appreciates the engaging back-and-forth dialogue between the characters.
"...She was strong, sassy, stubborn, and very to the point. She didn't sugar first much lol. Lachlan was built like a hot lumberjack...." Read more
"...Definitely an enjoyable read and sexier than ever." Read more
"...Lock and El's journey is beautiful and painful. And I can't help but love a man you enjoys the prickly pears!..." Read more
"...When they finally get together, it's like fireworks, so hot, so beautiful to watch, captivating...." Read more
Customers appreciate the strength of the book.
"...She was strong, sassy, stubborn, and very to the point. She didn't sugar first much lol. Lachlan was built like a hot lumberjack...." Read more
"I did not expect to fall in love with Elena. She is such a strong girl , her parents failed her instead of focusing on what they lost they should've..." Read more
"I loved Eleana & Lachlan's story. Eleana proved to be a strong young woman...." Read more
"...Because Elena Sanderson, she’s everything. We stan a queen who’s tough as nails, mean with a heart of gold and fights for herself...." Read more
Customers find the book heartwarming, with one customer noting its perfect amount of angst, while another appreciates the compassion that runs throughout the series of interconnected books.
"...turned my dislike of Elena into empathy and compassion over a series of interconnected books...." Read more
"...Lachlan was built like a hot lumberjack. He has such a good heart and wanted to fix it all. I loved his determination thru this book...." Read more
"...The perfect amount of angst, & it wrapped up beautifully. Looking forward to whatever is coming next...Julien, perhaps?👀🤣..." Read more
"...'s story and see her and Lachlan fight...fight with each other, fight their feelings, fight seeing what's in front of them, etc...." Read more
Customers appreciate the book's pace, with one describing it as a fast-paced thrill, while another notes it's very to the point.
"...She was strong, sassy, stubborn, and very to the point. She didn't sugar first much lol. Lachlan was built like a hot lumberjack...." Read more
"...If that type of heart racing, fast-paced thrill is your type of read this is the book for you! **..." Read more
"This was definitely worth the wait. Elena’s character evolution has been amazing to witness as a reader...." Read more
"...It was nice to catch up with them." Read more
Customers love the characters Lock and Elena.
"...Loved every second of Lock & Elena falling for each other!! This series just keeps getting better and better!! Can’t wait for the next book!!!" Read more
"I absolutely LOVE Elena and Lock! Sweet Like Poison brings Elena full circle and we get to see her in a whole new light...." Read more
"...I loved Lock in the first book and was so glad that he was matched with Elena." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2025I was worried at first, and Lock gave me a runaround with emotions, but it ended sweet, and I liked it
- Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2024His hot and cold gave me whiplash and it frustrated me, because how could he be the same Lock from Helen's book, who just seemed to know how to perfectly be supportive? Also, why is it impossible to get a guy from Wyoming to love you more than that cold ass, windy state? Also, also parts of this book might have hit a little too close to home, so in all fairness, I'm giving it four stars, but I personally think Lock should have grovelled for a lot longer.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2025Loved the character development, could totally relate to the sassiness and fire within Elena.
Definitely an enjoyable read and sexier than ever.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2022I've been waiting for Elena's story for what feels like forever, lol. While this story is a Standalone, we first met her in Start A Fire. She wasn't nice and I hated her. Her journey from Bully/Villian to super cool chick that I want as my best friend is one of my favorites. I love that while she's no longer terrorizing innocent souls, she was still her unapologetic, badass self. Just using her evil for good! 😂🤣 Lacklan Kellly, good lord what a man, perfect for Elena, and it goes to show even nice big protector men can cause pain too. That sometimes doing what they think is right doesn't mean it is it that they're not trying to cover their own fears. Lock and El's journey is beautiful and painful. And I can't help but love a man you enjoys the prickly pears! I love that Elena still kept hold of who she was and never shyed away from that. I love that Lock never tried to change her but enjoyed her as she is! Another great book by Julia. Thank you Julia for giving me the honor of receiving an ARC of this book!
- Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2022Elena was the girl I once didn’t care for in the first Savage book I read that she was in. But a different side of her emerged in The Savage Series and I couldn’t wait to read her story . Her story is completely explained in this book, so readers don’t have to read the other books prior to reading this one. This book shows so many dimensions of Elena and sheds so much insight into some of her negative actions during her high school years. She had so much on her plate and dealt with it in her own way. I love how the author turned my dislike of Elena into empathy and compassion over a series of interconnected books. I throughly enjoyed reading her redemption story.
Lachlan was the guy I was rooting for to be there for Elena. Their chemistry was so unbelievable. After a highly emotional journey, I was delighted with how their story ended. This will be a favorite book to reread over and over.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023Their story was so sweet with a side a heartbreak. He tries to keep his distance because he's not sure he likes her. She provokes him because she needs a reaction. When they finally get together, it's like fireworks, so hot, so beautiful to watch, captivating.
My only grouse is I think it was too long and drawn out
- Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2024Loved the story. Wanted to roll my eyes every time I heard the word "patriarchy". Other than that, this was another great book.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2024One of my favorites for sure. I keep falling in love with all these characters. It's hurting saying goodbye to some who no longer pop up in the stories. I will definitely be rereading most of these. Elena and Locks story was truly not anything I expected. I loved it so much, I knew I would enjoy this when Lock popped up in Helen's story and seeing more of Elena's growth through Zadies I knew it would have it's huge ups and downs but it was magical. Seeing how even the toughest person needs someone to be comfortable enough to just be there. I highly recommend it.
Top reviews from other countries
- BrookeReviewed in Australia on May 7, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars My poor hormones
These characters were top tier. I’m a real sucker for well-written MC’s, and this book has all that and more. Just two flawed, beautiful people with off-the-charts chemistry thrown together to see what comes from it.
Spoiler alert, it was me.
Elena was simply the GOAT at all times in my opinion, ESPECIALLY during her pettiest moments. I loved it, was there for it the whole way. Also, Lock is now my official book boyfriend, but don’t tell her that (she will literally tear a hole through the fabric of reality to slap a b****).
5 stars straight up for the spice — *insert chef’s kiss emoji here*. Simple yet incredibly satisfying and ALL throughout the book, which was a lovely change of pace I sincerely hope my girl J-Wolf keeps up.
Side characters and story were perfect. Not enough drama to take attention away from our MC’s but juuust the right amount to keep you interested. That’s all I ask of life, really.
Look this might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it more than ticked all my boxes so you’ll have to excuse me while I go devour every book this author has put out for the next month or so.
Till next time!
- BooktravertReviewed in Canada on October 22, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I love a story that gives new light to a character who was a villain. Elena was quite horrible in her HS years and no, there was no grand ephinany changing her. She still could be a snarky, take no prisoners b*^ch but we also see her other sides and she is awesome. Julia Wolf is also great at hero's who can be so swoonworthy but also sometimes you want to hate or at least smack. Lachlan had his moments but overall I love these two together. Super excited for Julien's story next.
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@lendo_com_tcheisReviewed in Brazil on December 1, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Apaixonada
Acabei de ler toda a série Savage U e confesso que esse foi meu favorito! Eu queria muito saber a história de Lock e Elena. Ela é uma pessoa difícil de se gostar, especialmente depois de ler Savage Crew em que ela fazia bullying com os outros, divulgou fotos da amiga pelada entre outras coisas. É importante ter lido todos, inclusive a série que antecede essa para entender quem Elena era e quem ela é agora e o que motivou sua mudança de atitude. Nada do que aconteceu com ela foi sua culpa nem ela merecia. Só que as festas refletir e tentar melhorar. Ela continua tendo impulsos de descontar nos outros as coisas, mas ela entende de onde vem e se controla. O Lock vacilou com a Elena em mais de um momento, mas ele soube correr atrás e ser obstinado quando preciso reconquistar.
- Kindle CustomerReviewed in India on August 24, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended
Very Julia! I like the back and forth. I like the dignity with which each characters behaves even in tines of adversity.
- Katie HarrisonReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 29, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
I absolutely loved this book. It gets 5 stars as it made me cry and laugh. It's everything you need in a book. Will definitely be reading more from this author.