Zilpha Kensley My mother has my life mapped out and her plan doesn’t include a boy from the wrong side of the tracks. Sam doesn’t belong in my world, but one rainy night, our fates collide. I showed him kindness when no one else ever had. For that, he worshipped the ground I walked on until I betrayed him. It’s been three years, and he has a score to settle. Samuel “Sandman” Hendricks I’m a stone-cold killer. I take immense pleasure in watching my victims draw in their last breath. Death is my constant companion, until Zilpha reappears in my life. Her treachery destroyed the boy I used to be. He perished in flames of smoldering rage. A monster emerged in his place. The tables have turned, and this time, she’s the one who’s going to get burned. Warning: This book features an out-of-control, jealous antihero, abuse, graphic language, explicit sex scenes, and other subject matters some readers might find triggering. Samuel “Sandman” Hendricks is not a comfortable antihero to read about. If you expect a redeemable antihero this book is not for you. He does NOT grovel or beg. A detailed content warning will be available on the author's website before release. Beautiful Hate is the first book in a five-part series and can be read as a standalone.