{"product_id":"to-love-and-to-loathe-by-martha-waters-9781472283870","title":"To Love and to Loathe","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'SUPERBLY ENTERTAINING' \u003ci\u003eBOOKLIST\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'IRRESISTIBLY IRREVERENT' \u003ci\u003ePUBLISHERS WEEKLY\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eIf you love Sophie Ranald, Jo Watson and Julia Quinn's Bridgertons, you'll love Martha Waters' ingenious, laugh-out-loud rom-com, \u003ci\u003eTo Love and to Loathe\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'A worthy addition to the trend for historical romantic comedies and highly recommended for fans of Evie Dunmore' \u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n'Packed with saucy banter and delightful period details, this Regency rom-com is completely charming' - \u003cb\u003eHannah Orenstein\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n'Pure fun on every page' - \u003cb\u003eSarah Hogle\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n'Sweet, sexy, and utterly fun - I adored it' - \u003cb\u003eEmily Henry\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n.......................................\n\n\u003ci\u003eThe only thing they can agree on is that the winner takes all . . .\u003c\/i\u003e\n\nThe widowed Diana, Lady Templeton, and Jeremy, Marquess of Willingham, are as infamous for their bickering as for their flirtation.\n\nShortly before a fortnight-long house party at Jeremy's country estate, Diana is shocked when he appears at her home with an unexpected proposition.\n\nAfter finding his latest mistress unimpressed with his bedroom skills, Jeremy suggests that they embark on a brief affair. He trusts Diana to critique him honestly, and she'll use the gossip to signal to other gentlemen that she is interested in taking a lover.\n\nDiana has bet Jeremy that he will marry within the year, and she intends to use his proposal to her advantage.\n\nBut in this battle, should the real wager be who will lose their heart to the other first?\n\n..........................................\n\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for Martha Waters' ingenious rom-com debut, \u003ci\u003eTo Have and to Hoax\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n'A Regency author to watch. The sexual tension in this delightful debut was off-the-charts!' - \u003cb\u003eLauren Layne\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n'A laugh-out-loud Regency romp - if you loved the Bridgertons, you'll adore \u003ci\u003eTo Have and to Hoax\u003c\/i\u003e!' - \u003cb\u003eLauren Willig\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n'Delights with hilarious, high-concept romantic schemes . . . this joyful, elegant romp is sure to enchant' - \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review on \u003ci\u003eTo Have and to Hoax\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n'Cleverly conceived and brilliantly executed' - \u003ci\u003eBooklist, starred review\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n'\u003ci\u003eTo Have and to Hoax\u003c\/i\u003e is an authentic romantic comedy . . . This fun and fresh historical debut will delight readers with humour and romance' - \u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n'Endlessly charming . . . absorbing and clever and at times laugh-out-loud funny' - \u003cb\u003eKate Clayborn\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n'\u003ci\u003eTo Have and to Hoax\u003c\/i\u003e is a delightful battle of wits that's funny and touching all at once' \n\n\u003cb\u003eThe Regency Vows\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471856746732,"sku":"9781472283870","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781472283870-to-love-and-to-loathe.jpg?v=1775260578","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/to-love-and-to-loathe-by-martha-waters-9781472283870","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}