The Hating Game

'Charming, self-deprecating, quick-witted and funny' The New York Times<BR><BR>'The Hating Game is bursting at the seams with love (and hate) and heart' Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners <BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman sit across from each other every day . . . and they hate each other. <BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>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 . . .<BR><BR>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. <BR><BR>'Funny, sexy and instantly unputdownable' Paige Toon<BR><BR>'The next Sophie Kinsella' Bustle<BR><BR>'A smart and funny modern romance' Good Housekeeping<BR><BR>'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

'A truly adorable, heart-warming, swoon-worthy love story' Beth O'Leary<BR><BR>The latest swoonworthy romcom from the bestselling author of TikTok sensation The Hating Game<BR><BR>First impressions aren't always what they seem . . . <BR><BR>Ruthie Midona is twenty-four (going on ninety-four) and fully committed to her job at a luxury retirement village. Keeping herself busy caring for the eccentric residents means that Ruthie can safely ignore her own life - what little there is of it. <BR><BR>Teddy Prescott is practically allergic to a hard day's work. When he rocks up as the retirement village's newest employee, Ruthie is less than impressed. The last thing she needs is a distraction as irritating (and handsome) as this selfish rich kid. Lucky for Ruthie, her favourite pair of mischievous residents need a new assistant to torture... so she hands over Teddy, ready for them to send him running. <BR><BR>Except Teddy may be about to surprise her - not just by surviving the old women's antics, but by charming Ruthie so much, she starts to remember that there's more to life than work. <BR><BR>And just maybe, her second first impression will lead to the love of a lifetime . . . <BR><BR>PRAISE FOR SALLY THORNE<BR><BR>'Hilarious, heartfelt, smart and sexy . . . everything I want in a romance' Sarah J. Maas<BR><BR><BR>'The warmest, coziest, sweetest book of the year, an absolutely perfect blend of humour and heart' Emily Henry<BR><BR><BR>'Funny, sexy and instantly unputdownable' Paige Toon<BR><BR><BR>'Charming, self-deprecating, quick-witted and funny' New York Times<BR><BR><BR>'Bursting at the seams with love (and hate) and heart' Christina Lauren<BR><BR><BR>'One of the most delectable rom-coms I've ever read' Entertainment Weekly<BR><BR>'Lovely' Bella

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