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Novel • Fiction
Contemporary
2016
Adult
18+ years
In The Hating Game, Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeton, executive assistants at a publishing company, engage in a fierce rivalry for a new chief operating officer position. Their competitive relationship evolves as they reluctantly admit their growing romantic feelings for each other, transitioning from animosity to love.
Romantic
Humorous
Emotional
Playful
Bittersweet
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Sally Thorne's The Hating Game has received a blend of positive and negative reviews. Readers appreciate the engaging banter and palpable chemistry between its leads, adding humor and heart to the enemies-to-lovers trope. However, some criticize the predictability and shallow character development. Overall, it's a delightful rom-com for fans of the genre.
Fans of witty banter and slow-burn romance will love The Hating Game by Sally Thorne. Ideal for readers who enjoyed Bridget Jones's Diary and The Devil Wears Prada, it combines office antics with a compelling love-hate relationship, making it perfect for those who appreciate humorous and heartwarming contemporary romance.
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Joshua Templeman
Lucy’s tall and sarcastic coworker who serves as the executive assistant to Mr. Bexley; his serious demeanor and seeming predictability mask a more complex personality.
Danny Fletcher
A designer at the publishing company who shares a farming background with Lucy and represents the “nice guy” archetype through friendly and comfortable interactions with her.
Helene Pascal
The elegant and supportive co-CEO of Bexley & Gamin Publishing who serves as a mentor to Lucy, encouraging her professional aspirations and growth.
Elaine Templeman
Joshua’s warm and supportive mother, present during his brother’s wedding, who contrasts with her husband’s critical perspective toward Joshua’s career choices.
Anthony Templeman
Joshua’s father, who has long been disappointed with Joshua not pursuing a medical career, adding tension to Joshua’s personal and professional life.
365
Novel • Fiction
Contemporary
2016
Adult
18+ years
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