The Hating Game

Name: The Hating Game
Brand: Hachette New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9780349414263
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the TikTok sensation! The perfect enemies to lovers romcom

By Sally Thorne

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( 822,278 ratings, 76,774 reviews)

Summary

The Hating Game by Sally Thorne is a romantic comedy about Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman, two coworkers who despise each other and engage in a daily battle of wills at their shared office. Unexpectedly, their fierce rivalry starts to blur into romantic attraction when they compete for the same promotion. As their relationship transforms, they are forced to confront their true feelings and the thin line between love and hate.
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You might enjoy this engaging romance if you love enemies-to-lovers stories filled with witty banter, humour, and electric chemistry. It's perfect for those who appreciate a delightful office romance where competition between coworkers transforms into an unexpected love story.

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NEMESIS [n] 1) A long-standing rival; an arch-enemy 2) A person's undoing 3) Joshua Templeman

Lucy Hutton, baker-of-cakes, exemplary assistant and professional 'nice girl', is waging war. She's got the whole office on her side - except for tall, dark and charmless Joshua Templeman. He's been nothing but hostile since the moment they met and now it feels like nothing matters as much as taking him down.

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

Trapped together under the fluorescent lights, they become entrenched in an addictive rivalry. There's the Staring Game, The Mirror Game, The HR Game. Lucy can't let Joshua beat her at anything, especially when a huge promotion comes up for grabs.

A smart and funny modern romance. Good Housekeeping

Finally, she's going to destroy the man she can't seem to get out of her office, the man she hates, the man who's taking up far too much space in her head. If Lucy wins, she'll be Joshua's boss. If she loses, she'll resign. The race is on - but the real games have only just begun.

The next Sophie Kinsella. Bustle

RT REVIEWERS CHOICE WINNER

iBooks Best Romance 2016

Amazon Pick Best Romance 2016

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Sally Thorne's The Hating Game is praised for its fresh and witty take on the enemies-to-lovers trope, capturing readers with its charming and sharp dialogue. Critics commend its vibrant humour and chemistry between the main characters, delivering a delightful and engaging romantic comedy. The book is noted for its ability to blend predictability with originality, offering a breezy, enjoyable read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349414263

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Piatkus Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 268g

Pages: 384

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Contemporary Romance Fiction General Fiction Romance Sally Thorne

About the Author

Sally Thorne is the USA Today-bestselling Australian author of The Hating Game. Her debut novel sold in over twenty-five countries and is now a major motion picture. The Hating Game was named in the top 20 romance novels of 2016 by the Washington Post and was a top ten finalist in the Goodreads Choice Awards romance category. Sally's much-anticipated second novel, 99 Percent Mine, debuted on the USA Today bestseller list and was featured by Goodreads as one of the top 28 hit books for the first half of 2019. Second First Impressions was her third bestselling novel. Sally Thorne lives in Canberra, Australia and spends her days writing, reading, drinking cups of tea and obeying the every whim of Delia the Pug. She lives with her husband in a house filled with vintage toys, too many cushions and a haunted dollhouse.

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