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Now a film starring Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell, globally bestselling author Sally Thorne's hilarious workplace comedy is all about the fine line between love and hate.

Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman sit across from each other every day...and they hate each other. Not dislike. Not begrudgingly tolerate. Hate.

Lucy can't understand Joshua's joyless, uptight approach to his job and refusal to smile. Joshua is clearly baffled by Lucy's overly bright clothes, quirkiness, and desire to be liked. Now they're up for the same promotion, and Lucy, usually a determined people pleaser, has had enough: it's time to take him down.

But as the tension between Lucy and Joshua reaches its boiling point, it's clear that the real battle has only just begun....

This best-selling, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy is an unmissable treat, perfect for fans of Christina Lauren's Unhoneymooners or Emily Henry's Beach Read.

©2016 Sally Thorne (P)2016 Little, Brown Book Group Contemporary Contemporary Romance Romance Romantic Comedy Women's Fiction Comedy Funny Feel-Good Witty

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Critic reviews

"Charming, self-deprecating, quick-witted and funny." (The New York Times)

"The next Sophie Kinsella." (Bustle)

"A smart and funny modern romance." (Good Housekeeping)
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I would have given this audiobook a higher rating but unfortunately I felt the narrator did not make it clear who was saying what and there were many times I was unable to distinguish between the main characters and also whether Lucy was, in fact, speaking to Josh or she was thinking the same words. Apart from that, it was a good listen and I laughed out loud in parts.

A cute love story

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I got this book as a shot in the dark and expected it to be the same old chicklit romance, but I'm happy to say I was wrong.
Lucy is cute and lovable and Josh is a disagreeable colleague, their games are funny in the work setting.
Joshua Templeman may be this century's Mr. Darcy.
I loved this book.

Surprisingly good

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This was such a good book, hot as hell and the characters are so funny with each other. I couldn’t put it down.

Hot hot hot

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What did I love about The Hating Game? I loved everything about it! It’s now on my top 5 books! I just finished listening to it and now I would love to own a copy and re-read it! The writing is brilliant and relatable, vivid and clear, it’s such a good read. Also, the narration was spot on! It was clear, fresh, and lovely! I would definitely recommend it 10/10, 5 stars!

My new fave

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Really enjoyed this deeply romantic book which was enhanced by faultless narration. Will definitely try another of her books

1st time reader of Sally Thorne

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