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GENT: An Enemies to Lovers Standalone Romance (#BitterSweetHeat Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Harloe Rae (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 2,331 ratings
Now an Amazon Top 100 Bestseller
"This enemies to lovers story captures the reader from page one." — New York Times & USA Today bestselling author SL Scott

Raven Elliot blasts into town like a wrecking ball—striking and devastating.
With a few simple words, my reliable routine crumbles to dust.

"Is this seat taken?"

I could close my eyes and let her voice wrap around me like a lover's caress.
But this isn't that type of story.
And I'm sure as hell not that kind of man.

She hovers in my space, batting her lashes and smiling shyly.
The glimmer in her sapphire eyes is a promise of peace.
But I'm not falling for it.
And Raven doesn't take the hint.

What starts as a battle of wills, explodes into a turf war.
She stands directly in my path everywhere I turn.
No matter how hard I shove, she won't budge.
Raven seems dead set on driving me insane.
But I was here first.
And I'm not going down easy.
After all, no one ever taught me how to treat a lady.
GENT is a #BitterSweetHeat standalone novel.
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"A sexy, fun read that will have you falling for Trey and Raven in a heartbeat. I adored these two!" -- New York Times Bestselling Author, Victoria Ashley★★★★★"I loved GENT so much and made sure to purchase it on release day. Harloe may have been a new for me to read author before, but she is a MUST one-click author now." -- New York Times bestselling author SL Scott ★★★★★"Holy Gent! And he certainly isn't one. What the hell did I just read? Harloe Rae has stepped it up 100 notches and taken her writing to a completely new level of H.O.T! Ladies ... get the ice, a fan, and the cold shower ready because you're going to need it for this one." USA Today bestselling author AM Hargrove
★★★★★
"I highly recommend it for anyone who loves a bad boy who needs the right woman to get in touch with his deep-down good heart. Um, and it doesn't hurt to love a dirty mechanic either. Just--*swoon!*" -- Sunniva Dee, Amazon bestselling author
★★★★★
"Gent is a quick, fun, read that's sure to please. I Loved It!!" -- Tijuana, Book Twins Reviews
★★★★★
"Seriously, if you have not read a book by Harloe Rae, you are missing out on so much! You will get the feels, and you fall for her characters. Watch out though, her alpha males will have you surrendering to them." -- Crystal's Book World Blog
★★★★★
"The perfect blend of angst, sexy, and all the feels. Don't miss this fantastic, five-star read!" -- USA Today bestselling author Tia Louise
★★★★★
"I adored this book! It's got heat (SO. MUCH. HEAT.) It made me want to yell. It made my heart melt." Britt, Red Hatter Book Blog

About the Author

Harloe Rae is always chasing an epic happily ever after. When she's not buried in the writing cave, Rae can be found hanging with her hubby and son. If the weather permits, she loves being lakeside or out in the country with her horses. Rae is the author of Redefining Us, Forget You Not, Watch Me Follow, and GENT.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07DD15P7Q
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crooked Tree Press
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 28, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 581 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 284 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ #BitterSweetHeat
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Harloe Rae is a USA Today & Amazon Top 5 best-selling author. Her passion for writing and reading has taken on a whole new meaning. Each day is an unforgettable adventure.

She’s a Minnesota gal with a serious addiction to romance. There’s nothing quite like an epic happily ever after. When she’s not buried in the writing cave, Harloe can be found hanging with her hubby and kiddos. If the weather permits, she loves being lakeside or out in the country with her horses.

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Customers enjoy this enemies-to-lovers romance for its steamy, deliciously sexy scenes and well-developed characters, particularly appreciating the banter between them. The story flows naturally, and customers find it entertaining with lots of funny moments. They praise the writing quality, with one customer noting how it kept them reading until the very last word.

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48 customers mention "Romance"48 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in this book, describing it as a steamy, deliciously sexy and flirty story with adorable characters.

"...I was eating up their hate, banter, and sexual tension. How they met was fabulous, I was rooting for Raven all the way...." Read more

"...characters that I love, a small town I want to visit, and a enemies to lovers romance that is steamy and fun. It is definitely a must read." Read more

"Yes, I loved this real romance story. Broken people coming together is perfect. The spice is nice too. Definitely be reading more from this author." Read more

"I enjoyed the main characters and their chemistry. The sex scenes were steamy and worth the wait...." Read more

46 customers mention "Story quality"43 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the story, particularly the relationship between Trey and Raven, and appreciate how the plot flows naturally. One customer notes there is no contrived drama or unbelievable antics.

"...All in all, it was a great read. The trope, characters, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution all on point. I can’t wait to read Delilah’s book!..." Read more

"...Gent is filled with antagonistic and steamy scenes from the moment these two meet...." Read more

"...Harloe once again has given us a well thought out story with strong male and female leads, which is packed full emotion, heart, witty banter, and..." Read more

"...One thing I really loved is the whole concept of this story...." Read more

42 customers mention "Readability"42 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging and worth the time spent reading it, with one mentioning it helped them get out of a book rut.

"...No. Well, it was off the charts! 🔥 All in all, it was a great read...." Read more

"Harloe has released her best book yet!..." Read more

"...The sex scenes were steamy and worth the wait...." Read more

"...But what a fun set of events to follow as the sparks fly. Worth following this couple through the ups and downs as Trey is brought into the light." Read more

36 customers mention "Character development"32 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer particularly enjoying the banter between them, while another notes the colorful cast of side characters.

"...🔥 All in all, it was a great read. The trope, characters, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution all on point...." Read more

"...Harloe Rae’s Gent is her best work to date. She has created a cast of characters that I love, a small town I want to visit, and a enemies to lovers..." Read more

"I enjoyed the main characters and their chemistry. The sex scenes were steamy and worth the wait...." Read more

"...feels, oodles of smoldering sexual tension and awesome character development? Omg! Trey was something else!..." Read more

34 customers mention "Fun read"28 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy this fun enemies-to-lovers romance, appreciating the witty banter between characters and the entertaining storyline.

"...I adored Gent. Enemies to Lovers is my favorite trope. I love the snarky remarks and banter. Small town is one of my favorite settings...." Read more

"Harloe has released her best book yet! Gent is filled with an enemies to lovers romance that sizzles and a host of secondary characters that will..." Read more

"...strong male and female leads, which is packed full emotion, heart, witty banter, and lots of sexual tension." Read more

"...But what a fun set of events to follow as the sparks fly. Worth following this couple through the ups and downs as Trey is brought into the light." Read more

20 customers mention "Steamy content"20 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the steamy content of the book, describing it as sizzling hot with a smoking hot cover.

"...a small town I want to visit, and a enemies to lovers romance that is steamy and fun. It is definitely a must read." Read more

"...Gent is no different. You get hot passion with amazing banter. The fluidity of the story is bar none as well...." Read more

"...She gives you the romance, the drama and the steamy smut but with realism. No contrived drama or unbelievable antics. Doesn't draw out anything...." Read more

"...Raven is that for Trey. They explore a lot of firsts together. They are steamy and their chemistry just jumped out at me...." Read more

19 customers mention "Writing quality"17 positive2 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one customer noting it's an un-put-downable read that kept them reading until the very last word.

"...🤣 Raven was a great character. She was strong, confident, and bold. I love the new gal in town theme...." Read more

"...I found once I started, I could not put it down at all. It was beautifully written...." Read more

"I like this author's style. She gives you the romance, the drama and the steamy smut but with realism. No contrived drama or unbelievable antics...." Read more

"...Ms. Rae’s writing was fanfreakingtastic and oh so wildly addictive and I also loved the gossipy small town setting and the colorful cast of side..." Read more

14 customers mention "Pacing"9 positive5 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, finding it captivating and electrifying, with one customer noting how it upped the intensity of the attraction between characters.

"...That is until Raven Elliot arrives in town. Raven is smart, beautiful, and persistent...." Read more

"...Everything seemed a bit superficial and we were just skimming the surface. I wanted more in depth background and relationships...." Read more

"...was taken by the story seeing as our FMC was a college graduate, fairly intelligent, been around the block, and had a street smart best friend...." Read more

"...story flows naturally and even if the pace of the story is quick, it makes sense and doesn't seem forced." Read more

I’ll take one grumpy mechanic who knows how to talk dirty please!
5 out of 5 stars
I’ll take one grumpy mechanic who knows how to talk dirty please!
Harloe caught my attention with this book by posting a reel talking about a guy who was taken back to better times when he tasted a cupcake. Once I started this, I couldn’t stop until I reached the sweetest HEA ever. Raven is angel with a huge heart and the same amount of sass. I couldn’t stop myself from adoring her. She sees the good in everyone, even when no one else sees what she does. Trey is the grumpiest mechanic who wears his rudeness as armor - but this man knows how to dirty talk and he does it so well. This guy went from being the biggest jerk to the sweetest grump ever and I loved watching his transformation. These two together were like two wet alley cats fighting over a fresh piece of tuna…at first. I loved seeing watching their relationship grow while Raven was slowly picking off pieces of Trey’s armor. Don’t even get me started on the steam because I swear a couple of scenes gave me hot flashes. Harloe won me over with this one. She perfectly balanced the banter, angst, character growth, steam, and longing with just the right amount of sweetness and I loved every single moment. This delectable story is definitely one of my favorite reads this month and I already can’t wait to dive into another one of this talented author’s works. Now I just need to find the recipe to make my own dirty mechanic cupcakes.
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  • britts.bookish.bliss
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Filthy Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2020
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    This book had it all:

    Enemies to Lovers
    Small town
    Dirty talking heartbroken man
    Bold & confident new gal in town

    I adored Gent. Enemies to Lovers is my favorite trope. I love the snarky remarks and banter. Small town is one of my favorite settings. This book gave me all the feels. And, honestly, Harloe Rae just knocked it out of the park with these characters.

    Trey was something else. There is nothing like a small town mechanic! I LOVED how dirty he was. His resistance and anger made for a little angst. Also, the tragedy in his life was so heartbreaking. I really just wanted to give him a hug; he would’ve pushed me away though. 🤣

    Raven was a great character. She was strong, confident, and bold. I love the new gal in town theme. It makes books interesting, in my opinion. Raven’s ‘hobby’/job made things a little steamy, which I loved. She, also, suffered from own tragedy and I appreciate that it didn’t define her too much.

    I was completely consumed by Trey and Raven. I was eating up their hate, banter, and sexual tension. How they met was fabulous, I was rooting for Raven all the way. Trey resisted so much, but he had no chance and I love how angry it made him. Also, Harloe Rae has a way of making her books super steamy without overdoing the sex scenes. I really appreciate this because I feel like some authors go overboard with it and it takes away from the characters. Harloe puts just enough. Did I mention the chemistry between these two? No. Well, it was off the charts! 🔥

    All in all, it was a great read. The trope, characters, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution all on point. I can’t wait to read Delilah’s book!
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  • Sarah Sentz
    4.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 Rude Boy STARS
    Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2018
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    Harloe has released her best book yet! Gent is filled with an enemies to lovers romance that sizzles and a host of secondary characters that will make you want to stay in this small town forever.

    Trey is the epitome of an jerk. From the moment readers meet him, he spews vitriolic insults meant to harm. He has zero care for the feelings of others unless they are a part of his very small circle. What will happen, though, is that, like the heroine, readers will see the man he is underneath the surface. Readers will want to know how he became this way, and once we catch a glimpse of what has made him the way he is, they will begin to soften towards him and his gruff demeanor. The one aspect that I do like about his character is that Trey doesn’t change who he is, even as we see him fall for Raven and become a tad sweeter with her. He is still abrasive and belligerent, and I like that Harloe Rae stayed true to his character.

    Raven is the transplant into this small town. While she seems sweet and docile, she is one of the few people that will call Trey on his bull. She refuses to believe that all he is is the town jerk. Part of the reason for her attachment to him is because they share a similar past, but unlike the others in the town, she refuses to let him alone. Through their encounter, readers get to see a softer side to him, and the way he ends up loving her is the reason readers love him.

    Gent is filled with antagonistic and steamy scenes from the moment these two meet. She tempers that antagonism as these two get to know each other, and with each moment together, readers get to see them fall in love and evolve as people. The conflict of the story will not be a surprise to readers and neither will the resolution, but Harloe Rae gives readers a full look into what motivates these characters to fall apart and what pushes them to reconcile. So while the resolution is pretty quick, the use of alternating chapters allows readers to understand the decisions that bring them back together.

    Harloe Rae’s Gent is her best work to date. She has created a cast of characters that I love, a small town I want to visit, and a enemies to lovers romance that is steamy and fun. It is definitely a must read.
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  • kevin and Deb conover
    5.0 out of 5 stars real romance
    Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2025
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    Yes, I loved this real romance story. Broken people coming together is perfect. The spice is nice too. Definitely be reading more from this author.
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  • Mindy RL
    3.0 out of 5 stars A nice bad boy romance
    Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2019
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    I enjoyed the main characters and their chemistry. The sex scenes were steamy and worth the wait. It took me a while to get into the book but once I got over the first half of the story, it started to pick up. I have never been a fan of the loud and nosy (secretly obnoxious) best friend. I felt like every time something happened with the main couple the heroine would have to share it with Delilah. I’ve never been one to think you had to share every detail even with a best friend.

    Our hero did get a little annoying with his hot and cold behavior. I felt like he had a good back story but I would have liked to see that elaborated on a bit more.

    In this story I feel like we are told a little bit about a lot of things. Everything seemed a bit superficial and we were just skimming the surface. I wanted more in depth background and relationships.

    I’m not a fan of Delilah so I might skip her book but Ask me Why by this author was a 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read for me❤️(It was an amazing Enemies to Lovers not connected to these books)
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely!
    Reviewed in Canada on September 17, 2019
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    Love it! I hope Jack will have his love story as well. Thank you for your writing.I love your style.
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  • books.lyrics_and_leadingmen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great enemies to lovers romance. Definitely a recommended read.
    Reviewed in Australia on June 8, 2018
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    I would have purchased this book for the cover alone and as delicious as the cover is the inside is just as delectable.
    From the moment Trey, the lewd, arrogant, carnal and extremely sexy dirty mechanic meets Raven the new girl in town the sparks fly, from their initial fiery altercation and subsequent unpleasant exchanges enemies become friends with benefits. Can Raven weave her way into Trey’s guarded heart. They say a way to a man’s heart is through his stomach and I’m sure Raven’s Dirty Mechanic Cup Cakes are a great start.
    Great enemies to lovers romance. Definitely a recommended read.
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  • Linzi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 12, 2023
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    This book was brilliant from start to finish and I couldn't put it down. I loved how Trey was with Raven compared to everyone else and what she eventually brought out of him. Raven has the patience of a saint and puts up with so much but she continues on and doesn't give up on Trey. Eventually it all falls into place after a moment of realisation on Treys part and we get our happy ever after. Definitely a must read, you will love it.
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  • Vivien
    4.0 out of 5 stars Filthy for love!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 6, 2023
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    When Raven moves to her friend Delilah's home town to help in the cafe, she doesn't expect to be verbally slapped by a handsome man on her first night. Trey is the town grump and has a reputation that good girls stay away from. When Raven finds out about Trey's past, something inside her opens and they start a friend's with benefits relationship. What happens when feelings start to appear? Can Trey finally open up and let out the pain of his youth or is he completely closed off? Will Raven find out she's nothing like her mother after all?
    This was a read of chemistry and hot times! The characters were ordinary people with love hot enough to singe. Can't wait for the next book
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  • P3
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
    Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2019
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    This book was an easy and enjoyable read. Even though the lead male character was kind of mean in the beginning I couldn't help myself from falling in love with him. The book is well wriiten with likeable characters and I would highly recommend it.
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