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The Hating Game

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The Hating Game

By: Sally Thorne
Narrated by: Katie Schorr
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Summary

 'Charming, self-deprecating, quick-witted and funny' The New York Times

'The Hating Game is bursting at the seams with love (and hate) and heart' Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners

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 bestselling, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy is an unmissable treat, perfect for fans of Christina Lauren's UNHONEYMOONERS or Emily Henry's BEACH READ.

'Funny, sexy and instantly unputdownable' Paige Toon

'The next Sophie Kinsella' Bustle

'A smart and funny modern romance' Good Housekeeping

'Acerbic and sexy and filled with tension . . . a wicked, witty romance that will capture readers' hearts long before Joshua manages to capture Lucy's' Sarah MacLean, Washington Post©2016 Sally Thorne Contemporary Contemporary Romance Romance Romantic Comedy Women's Fiction Comedy Funny Feel-Good Witty

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Critic reviews

This is my favorite book I've read this summer. Debut novelist Sally Thorne positions herself as the next Sophie Kinsella in this sassy, sexy romance that brings new energy to the trite enemies-turned-lovers narrative.
Funny, smart, fresh, and thoroughly enjoyable from the first delicious page to the last. I highly recommend.
Charming, self-deprecating, quick-witted and funny . . . a vibrant take on an old standard.
An addictive, dazzling debut. The Hating Game is bursting at the seams with love (and hate) and heart.
[A] charming debut... it's warm, witty and wise, and I rooted for Lucy right from the start
Deliciously fun and super sexy, Sally Thorne's The Hating Game stole my life for two days. I couldn't put it down until Lucy and Josh's all-consuming hateship changed into a tentative friendship and then a juicy, tender, adorable love.
With the utterly delightful The Hating Game Sally Thorne satisfies hearts longing for laughter in their love stories....Their battle of wits is tremendously fun - acerbic and sexy and filled with tension. The result is a wicked, witty romance that will capture readers' hearts long before Joshua manages to capture Lucy's.
Lucy hates Joshua Templeton, her uptight nemesis who sits across from her at work all day. When a promotion is up for grabs, the games begin in full force in this fun, sexy romcom.
Be prepared to play the Charming Game with Sally Thorne. The irrepressible Lucy and her starchy, growly counterpart Joshua will win you over from the opening page.
A brilliant, biting, hilarious new voice. THE HATING GAME will take the rom-com world by storm. One of the best I've read, ever.
Debut novelist Thorne delivers something nearly impossible: an entirely predictable plot that is also completely fresh, original, and utterly charming. From the opening page, readers will know the outcome of Lucy and Joshua's relationship, but what happens in between is magic. From Lucy's hilarious inner dialogue to Joshua's sharp retorts, the chemistry between them is irresistibly adorable-and smokin' hot. A breezy tale perfect for a day at the beach, this one's a real winner.
Some of you might have traveled to the beach for the sole purpose of escaping the office, but we think this funny and romantic workplace comedy just might change your mind.... we know you'll find their story entertaining and sexy.
Hating someone feels disturbingly similar to being in love,' says Lucy Hutton, who can't stand fellow executive assistant Joshua. There's only one place this could go...but it's good fun getting there.
Thorne is a strong writer and one to watch. Her debut will have readers rooting for both Lucy and Joshua in whatever games they play.
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Really enjoyed this read. Have to admit took me a little while to get into the writing style that at first I found slightly annoying, but didn't take me long to get my head around it and loved it!

Funny, lovable story

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In the beginning of the book I really liked the story line, but after a while, chapter after chapter, there was no 'story' any more and the plot became repetitive and quite uninteresting...

Kind of gets boring...

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A sweet romantic comedy. It was beautifully written. I will definitely be listening to this again.

Sweet

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Seriously this book is SO good I'm in grieving for the characters! Hooked from the moment I started listening, and absolutely smitten with both characters; particularly the sassy strawberry shortcake! An absolute delight to listen to and I'm envious of those who are yet to hear it 😊 Simply Fabulous!

Oooh lord I wanna be shortcake so bad!

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This story is the classic enemy to lovers that every needs to read or listen to in their life. I was able to connect with the characters and fly through this book. 1000% listen to it!

OMG

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