The Hating Game- Quick Peak

Summary: Josh and Lucy are forced to work together when their publisher houses merge. At the same level working the same job at opposing sides they develop a hate for each other. When a new position opens up they are forced to take it up a notch to best each other to become boss. When things heat up at work their game takes an interesting turn outside.

Hook: Can two people filled with such contempt ever work as lovers? Can hate ever turn to love? 

Important Aspects: Workplace Romance, Can enemies ever become friends?

Quotes: “The trick is to find that one person who can give it back as good as they can take it.”

Conclusion: The story was so well thought out. Josh may just have become one of my favorite male characters of all time. I know I am still riding the book buzz but I just love everything about this book. 

Similar Books: The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory

If you like this read that: Friendzone by Abby Jimenez

If you read this do this: Enjoy some strawberry shortcake

Rating: 4.9/5

Praise: I loved the slow burn of the romance. How they took their time to get to really know each other. It really made you feel like you knew the characters too and made their hookup not only more believable, but also more desirable,  like you wanted them to hookup more than Lucy did. I also liked how the families tied in. Some lesser developed love stories almost feel like they are in a vacuum,  this was different.  The banter was witty, the writing was sharp.

Critique: Nothing? Ok one thing . I wanted more. The slow burn got me hooked. Can we please have more Josh Templeman?  Please??? But seriously, the character descriptive got a bit redundant by the end. We know Lucy is short, we know Josh is a perfect specimen. That can feel a little like the author is beating you over the head with it. Also, it’s fictional, so it can mess with real life expectations which will enviably fall short.

Where I read: I stayed up all night to finish this one because I could not get enough audiobook, could not put this one down.

Where you should read: On your favorite couch under a gray blanket.

Book or audio book: Audiobook!

Reader critique/ font critique: The reader gave true vulnerability to Lucy.

Why you should read it: Read it and fall in love before the movie comes out!

Why is it special: This book, although reminiscent of a great 90’s romcom does more it adds a layer of character Development that will leave you both smug and satisfied. Anyone who appreciates witty banter will love this.

What do you need to know if you didn’t read it: Any Gilmore Girl fan who swooned over Luke and Lorelei when he took out his horoscope on their first fancy date will be over the moon with this one. Feeling sad and lonely this book will bring joy back to your heart.

What should you take away/remember: Hate isn’t the opposite of love, indifference is.