: The relationship starts with genuine hatred and deep-seated resentment.

: Justin is explicitly described as an "a**hole" and a bully who must redeem himself throughout the story.

: While it is part of the Little Hope series, it can be read as a standalone as it focuses on a different couple from other books. Guilty Minds (Little Hope Series, #2) - Goodreads

is a dark contemporary romance novel by Ariana Cane , serving as the second book in her interconnected Little Hope series . It is characterized as a "true" enemies-to-lovers story featuring a high-angst bully romance and a slow-burn narrative. Plot Summary

: Labeled as "trailer trash" by the town, she has always felt stifled by its traditionalism and her family's poor reputation.