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The Resentment : Illicit Love Series Kindle Edition

by Ashlee Rose (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 306 ratings
The Resentment is Book One in the Illicit Love Series.

Everything I thought I knew about myself was nothing more than a fabrication.
I had it all.
The perfect life.
The loving family.
The best friend.
The rock n roll boyfriend.
Until I didn't.

The fairytales I grew up with were lies. Like my ex best friend once said, fairytales are not real and there is no prince on a white horse coming to save you.

She was right.
I was naive to even think I deserved a happily ever after, until him.

Dark, tall, handsome and twice my age.
I knew nothing about him, but it seemed he knew everything about me.

Like I said, everything I knew about myself was nothing more than a fabrication and now I had resentment pumping through my blood.
Long gone was the old Connie, say hello to the new and improved.

Please note: Connie, Kaleb, Killian, Nate and Titus are American.
Reese and her parents are English.
Certain terms and spellings are not grammatically incorrect, so please bear this in mind when reading each characters POV.

This series is four books and consists of four interconnected stand-alone's. They can be read separately but all characters link and entwine throughout each story so I recommend reading in order. It is also strongly recommended that you read Dear Heart, You Screwed Me first due to this being about his daughter, Connie. Killian and Reese will also have scenes throughout the four book series.
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  1. Book 1 of 4
    Illicit Love Series
  2. Print length
    504 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    April 11, 2023
  5. File size
    1.8 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BRNKG3CL
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (April 11, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 11, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.8 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 504 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 306 ratings

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Ashlee Rose

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Ashlee Rose lives in the UK where she resides with her husband, three children and her crazy cockapoo.

When Ashlee isn't being a stay at home mum and housewife, she is losing herself in her steamy romance novels and swoon worthy alphas.

Ashlee has always been an avid reader of romance and lives in a fantasy world.

In 2018, she decided to try her hand at writing, a few months later Something New was published. After vowing to finish the Entwined In You series and leaving it at that, Ashlee got the itch to continue and has many more romance novels up her sleeve.

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Oh my heart.
Connie's story was quite the emotional hit to the heart. From the beginning with everything with Tryst, the one person she thought she could trust, my heart broke for this girl. She experienced things that you wouldn't wish on anyone. Kaleb came along as a knight in shining armor and saved her from a future of hurt and unknown. I loved their story, there were sweet and sexy moments, so many heartfelt moments and lots of Kaleb put his foot in his mouth moments. I adored the side characters so much, Keaton, Titus and Nate provided so much humor and lightness in an otherwise emotionally heavy book but it was such a wonderful read.
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  • Christie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love love love
    Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2023
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    I'm one hundred percent in this group of friends. Nate, Titus, Keaton I can't wait to read their story. As for Kaleb and Connie wow it was a Rollercoaster. She went through some terrible stuff. He rescues her to save her but then secrets unravel and a hidden obsession almost tears them apart.
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  • C Reads
    4.0 out of 5 stars Felt so much!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2023
    Having read Ms.Rose's work a couple of times before i've been looking forward to picking up more of her books. As soon as this one was announced i wanted to read it. I picked it up and got right into the Illicit Love world! I so enjoyed this story!

    Connie's journey captured my attention right from the get go! Connie has had her world turned upside down as things have come to light. Still dealing with things in her life, she meets Kaleb in a memorable fashion. Can Connie handle everything and find where she's meant to be? and can Kaleb be good for her life?

    I really liked how quickly that i got into this story and how my heart did as well. I felt for Connie and everything she went through. Her journey isn't an easy one and the realness of it all got to me. I admired her strength. I was glad that i got to dig deeper with her as well and Kaleb. I loved how protective Kaleb was when it came to Connie. I enjoyed getting to see these two tackle things in their lives as well as their feelings when it came to one another. I went through so many emotions from start to finish!

    With The Resentment, Ms.Rose has created such a good read with realness and feels that kept me turning the pages! I am so looking forward to more from her and this world!

    Be sure to read the author's note / warning.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars amazing
    Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2023
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    I love the fact that there all interconnected but each a different story! I can’t wait for the next book!!
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars good storyline but many grammatical errors
    Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2023
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    The story itself is good but the book has a ton of grammatical errors. The characters are supposed to be American but the phrases used are British.
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  • Kate G
    4.0 out of 5 stars Definitely loved Kaleb!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2023
    The resentment is an emotional romance between Connie and the secret bodyguard her father hired, Kaleb. They meet in London while Connie is on tour with her abusive lead singer of a rock band. Coming to terms with the changes in her boyfriend, she finally gets the courage to leave when he's found cheating on her with the help of Kaleb. Kaleb takes her away from the press and gives her time to heal and hide as needed. While their attraction grows, so do the mounting secrets and mystery of her suddenly deceased ex.

    This book is part of an interconnected series, but I didn't necessarily feel it was mandatory to read the first. I definitely will be reading it, but it didn't leave me lost the entire time. Connie is stubborn and a bit of a mess all around, but she's only 22 and had her life capsized by major secrets and betrayals from almost everyone she loves. She endures a massive amount of trauma in this book, so some readers may want to go in cautious. Ultimately, while her personality may not be the one I tend to click with, it was easy to empathize with her, which shows strong writing. Kaleb was protective and fierce, though he held many secrets that could destroy his relationship. He obsessively loves his woman, and that progression is easy to see. Overall, this was an easy book to read and captured my interest in the series!

    📚 age gap
    📚 forced proximity
    📚 heroine in danger
    📚 interconnected series
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  • Cassie Flinchum
    5.0 out of 5 stars I need a love like Kaleb and Connie's...
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2023
    Yet another romance from the fabulous Ashlee Rose! This one follows Connie, Killian’s daughter from Dear Heart, You Screwed Me, and starts the Illicit Love series. This one is full of TWs, so please check those before diving in. Otherwise, be prepared for tropes such as close proximity and ‘hate to want you.'

    Connie’s world is rocked when she finds out a truth that makes her entire life feel like a lie, so she turns to her then boyfriend and ends up on the road with his rock band. That is until things take a turn with said boyfriend and she’s conveniently pushed into the arms of a waiting older man (who she calls Gramps, which is adorable).

    Kaleb is said older man, who has been hired by her family to bring her back home. But the thing is… She has no clue who he is or why he’s there. His grumpiness and his protective instincts are so contradictory to each other when it comes to Connie, but obviously it’s because of underlying feelings that he tries to deny. Key word – tries, lol.

    At bits, this book felt super long. But as you continue to read, you realize just how important those filler chapters and little moments between Connie and Kaleb and their friends are to the overall arch of the story. I also really loved how the theme ties in with the title and cover!

    If you’re looking for an angsty romance with heavier topics, spice and tons of drama, you’re in for a treat with this one! I can’t wait for what’s to come next in the series.
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  • Victoria S (letstalksmut_chill)
    5.0 out of 5 stars I want a Kaleb!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2023
    Ashlee, you've done it again, I couldn't put this book down at all. Definitely recommend reading Ashlee's book called "Dear Heart, You Screwed Me. You follow Connie on her journey after finding out a lot of information about her past and present. You pick up overseas when she is on tour with her boyfriend and his friends. (Definitely check trigger warnings before reading this) She runs into a man at a coffee shop that turns out to obnoxious. You follow their journey as they get back to NY as Connie's life crumbles around her but he brings her back to life. Through the book, you wonder when the other shoe will fall. When it does it keeps you on the edge of your seat. Cant wait to read the next book in this series!!
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  • 💙aurora💙
    5.0 out of 5 stars Looks amazing so far💙
    Reviewed in Germany on May 24, 2024
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    I got this book mostly because of the age gab (👀) but I haven’t read it so far. The cover is GORGEOUS and the book looks promising 💙
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  • Larissa Lawrence
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely amazing!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 3, 2025
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    This book has kept me gripped since the first page! I have felt every emotion possible and thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I love the little eggs that lead on to the next book in the series and I cannot wait to start the next one!
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  • QueenOfBooks88
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 29, 2024
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    Before you read this, its recommended you read "Dear Heart You Screwed Me".
    please be aware of trigger warnings at the first page.

    A well written story continuation with Connie and Killian. gosh my heart was truly on a roller-coaster with this one, some in the feeling moments but also the love and adoration between these two was top tier and the spice 🔥 Killian's need to protect her was swoonworthy! I absolutely loved this book and can't wait to read more.
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  • Robyn G ❤
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 11, 2023
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    Mannn this book was heavy!
    Connie, bless her goes through so much, she's alittle broken but that's to be expected but enter Kaleb, the saviour she didn't know she had, he put her back together piece by piece and she came out stronger and ready to tackle anything.
    This book has some real serious subjects so definitely check for TW if you're unsure.
    It was an amazing start to a new series, it's recommended you read Dear Heart, You Screwed Me before to really understand why Connie left.
    I can't wait to see where the rest of the series goes!
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  • Jemma
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love , love , love
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 4, 2024
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    Love , love , love Connie and Kaleb. They're eachother's HEA. This book was incredible , action-packed and filled with plenty of steam. I can't wait more in this new series.
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