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  • By: Sally Thorne
  • Narrated by: Katie Schorr
  • Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (846 ratings)

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The Hating Game

By: Sally Thorne
Narrated by: Katie Schorr
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Publisher's Summary

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.

Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman sit across from each other every day...and they hate each other. 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. 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....

This best-selling, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy is an unmissable treat, perfect for fans of Christina Lauren's Unhoneymooners or Emily Henry's Beach Read.

©2016 Sally Thorne (P)2016 Little, Brown Book Group
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  • Categories: Romance

Critic Reviews

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

"The next Sophie Kinsella." (Bustle)

"A smart and funny modern romance." (Good Housekeeping)

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You make me smile! Thank you so much

I’ve listened to this book twice, smiling to myself as I walk to work. It makes my world full with smiles and happiness as I listen on how Lucy and Joshua talk to each other. It’s sooo cute!!!!! My eyes are now heart shape and I’m filled with warm happy feels. Please moreeeeeeee!! *fan gurl sqeeel*

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Don't overthink it!

It follows all the rules, predictable in the right way. It ended a little abruptly and could have followed through with, and answered a major plot point driving the context of the narrative. otherwise, enjoyable fluff needed after work.

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My heart💓💓💓

Wow, I’ve Devoured hundreds of romantic novels, but this one is a standout.
My body is tingling with so much emotion; love, laughter, sadness, happiness and the most delicious butterflies in my stomach. The Quirky Zany and absolutely adorable female lead is an pure delight, I was hanging on her every action.
I truly loved this book.

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saucy and engaging

VERY well written and read. I don't think I rolled my eyes at all :)

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A classic rom com set up, easy listen

Is it a groundbreaking, unique plot? No. Is it an easy listen with an nice, predictable ending? Yes.
The only thing that bothered me was the author's repeated return to weight, calories, "fat", diet, eating, etc. I really don't know what the author's fixation on fat is about, but it occassionally makes the read weirdly uncomfortable. Other than that - a fun listen. As a side note: the narrator uses the same voice for male and female characters (not deeper/more masculine for the male character)

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Pretty good

Sometimes a bit hard to tell what is verbal and what is thoughts. But a good fluffy book to help you sleep

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Loved this!

Funny, witty. Actually truly laughed out loud. Finished it in a flash. Wasn’t a bit bored. Loved the characters. Will be reading more of Sally Thorne.

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Thoroughly enjoyed!

Really enjoyed this book overall! It was cute and very steamy!
At times the main characters were a bit immature though. Also I don’t love the theme that a boy shows he likes a girl by teasing and being quite mean to her, it’s not a good message to women and quite old school thinking. I would recommend to anyone who likes chick-lit/rom coms with happy endings.

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So much love

I binge-listened to this book in a day! Absolutely adorable, and one of those books that make me feel so warm inside!! Definitely recommend!

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So good

This is the best enemies to love romance I’ve ready /listened too .

It’s funny and heartwarming, it’s so well written and the characters unfold so well you fall in love too

Ant wait for Sally Thorns next book

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