{"product_id":"the-hating-game-the-very-best-book-to-selfisolate-with-goodreads-reviewer-9780349414263","title":"The Hating Game The very best book to selfisolate","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"+1\"\u003e''\u003cb\u003eCharming\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eself-deprecating\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003equick-witted\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eand funny\u003c\/b\u003e'' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Hating Game\u003c\/i\u003e is bursting at the seams with love (and hate) and heart\u003c\/b\u003e'' \u003cb\u003eChristina Lauren\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Unhoneymooners \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman sit across from each other every day . . . and they hate each other. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot dislike. Not begrudgingly tolerate. \u003cb\u003eHATE.\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow they''re up for the same promotion and Lucy, usually a determined people-pleaser, has had enough: it''s ti\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is my favorite book I've read this summer. \u003c\/b\u003eDebut novelist Sally Thorne positions herself as\u003cb\u003e the next Sophie Kinsella \u003c\/b\u003ein this sassy, sexy romance that brings new energy to the trite enemies-turned-lovers narrative. * Cristina Arreola, Bustle *\u003cbr\u003eCharming, self-deprecating, quick-witted and funny . . . a vibrant take on an old standard. * The New York Times *\u003cbr\u003e[A] charming debut... it's warm, witty and wise, and I rooted for Lucy right from the start * Daily Mail *\u003cbr\u003eWith the utterly delightful The Hating Game\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eSally Thorne satisfies hearts longing for laughter in their love stories....Their battle of wits is tremendously fun -\u003cb\u003e acerbic and sexy and filled with tension.\u003c\/b\u003e The result is a wicked, witty romance that will capture readers' hearts long before Joshua manages to capture Lucy's. * Sarah MacLean, The Washington Post *\u003cbr\u003eLucy hates Joshua Templeton, her uptight nemesis who sits across from her at work all day. When a promotion is up for grabs, the games begin in full force in this fun, sexy romcom. * POPSugar *\u003cbr\u003eDebut novelist Thorne delivers something nearly impossible: an entirely predictable plot that is also completely \u003cb\u003efresh, original, and utterly charming\u003c\/b\u003e. From the opening page, readers will know the outcome of Lucy and Joshua's relationship, but what happens in between is magic. From Lucy's hilarious inner dialogue to Joshua's sharp retorts, \u003cb\u003ethe chemistry between them is irresistibly adorable-and smokin' hot.\u003c\/b\u003e A breezy tale perfect for a day at the beach, this one's a real winner. * Kirkus *\u003cbr\u003eSome of you might have traveled to the beach for the sole purpose of escaping the office, but we think this funny and romantic workplace comedy just might change your mind.... we know you'll find their story entertaining and sexy. * Bookish *\u003cbr\u003eHating someone feels disturbingly similar to being in love,' says Lucy Hutton, who can't stand fellow executive assistant Joshua. \u003cb\u003eThere's only one place this could go...but it's good fun getting there.\u003c\/b\u003e * People Magazine *\u003cbr\u003eThorne is a strong writer and one to watch. Her debut will have readers rooting for both Lucy and Joshua in whatever games they play. * Library Journal *\u003cbr\u003eIntense and full of heat, \u003cb\u003ethis debut's romantic chemistry is off the charts\u003c\/b\u003e! As these opposites attract throughout the story, readers may want to have an alternate source of oxygen handy. Humour shares space with office drama, an easy ebb and flow of tension and relief. A witty writing voice combines with spot-on timing to make sure this novel is difficult to put down! * RT Book Reviews *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book might be receiving a lot of attention and the reason is, it's pretty wonderful\u003c\/b\u003e. I can't go back to my copy for quotes for this review because I end up reading it again and I already lost too much time and sleep trying to make myself stop reading it. * Smart Bitches, Trashy Books *\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your reading catnip includes \u003cb\u003edialogue that crackles\u003c\/b\u003e, cranky heroes with hidden depths, and \u003cb\u003evivid, self-assured heroines who take exactly zero crap from said hero\u003c\/b\u003e, find yourself a copy of this book immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e * Sarah Wendell, Smart Bitches *\u003cbr\u003eThe Hating Game is an \u003cb\u003eabsolutely charming \u003c\/b\u003eoffice romance story between opposites. This is absolutely a romance complete with great banter, email exchanges, and even a few steamy scenes. * Jane Litte, Dear Author *\u003cbr\u003eI was delighted by this book. Delighted by the ins and outs of the publishing world, delighted with the dialogue between them, delighted by the wit that Lucy demonstrates in her inner monologues. \u003cb\u003eJust flat out delighted.\u003c\/b\u003e I have not enjoyed a workplace romance this much since the early seasons of Jim and Pam on the American version of THE OFFICE. The characters are \u003cb\u003evibrant and believable \u003c\/b\u003eand I am anxious to read more from Ms. Thorne as soon as she can write it. * Fresh Fiction *\u003cbr\u003eI finished The Hating Game and immediately emailed my editor, sister, mom, and hairdresser to tell them about it...The Hating Game is \u003cb\u003equirky, funny, romantic, delightful, and most of all, charming\u003c\/b\u003e. If you like any (or all) of those things in a romance novel, shuffle your TBR queue and move this one to the top. I think you'll love it too. * All About Romance Desert Island Keeper *\u003cbr\u003eAs Lucy and Josh spend more time together outside of their office, we see how this relationship has hope. I want to keep reading so I can continue witnessing both of their transformations. From enemies to frenemies, to friends, to lovers. It's a ride \u003cb\u003efilled with sarcasm and smack-downs \u003c\/b\u003ethat slowly becomes sprinkled with frosting. * Heroes and Heartbreakers First Look *\u003cbr\u003eThe Hating Game is one of the most entertaining and clever workplace romance novels I've read in a long, long time. I think readers are bound to laugh at Lucy and Joshua's crazy antics and \u003cb\u003efall in love right along with them. \u003c\/b\u003eHighly recommended. * Harlequin Junkie Top Pick Review *\u003cbr\u003eThe Hating Game was one of the funniest and romantic books I've read this year. I love \u003cb\u003ea book that leaves me with a huge smile on my face \u003c\/b\u003eand being sad to reach the end of the story. The Hating Game was definitely one of the best books I read this year with a \u003cb\u003etruly funny, sweet and entertaining\u003c\/b\u003e romance! * BookPushers *\u003cbr\u003eA\u003cb\u003e smart and funny \u003c\/b\u003emodern romance * Good Housekeeping *\u003cbr\u003eRead it for the hilarious banter, the romantic build-up and the drama that shows that there's more than a little substance to this novel * W24 *\u003cbr\u003eA great debut novel. If you are looking for a fun, sweet enemies to lovers story, with two engaging, well developed main characters and delightful dialogue, don't hesitate and pick this one up! * Steamy Reads (5 Star Review) *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFunny, sexy and instantly unputdownable\u003c\/b\u003e -- Paige Toon","brand":"Little, Brown Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49083485585751,"sku":"9780349414263","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780349414263.jpg?v=1725549095","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-hating-game-the-very-best-book-to-selfisolate-with-goodreads-reviewer-9780349414263","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}