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The Hating Game

By: Sally Thorne
Narrated by: Katie Schorr
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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 Contemporary Contemporary Romance Romance Romantic Comedy Comedy Funny Feel-Good Witty

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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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!

So much love

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Absolutely loved this story. The two main characters and how they interact and bicker is just so entertaining. Loved the concept of their “games”. Love how their relationship story is told.
Narration was perfect. Complimented to story perfectly.

So entertaining

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if you like rom com you'll like this story! predictable story line but so cute

fantastic rom com

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l loved this book; it had everything I enjoy in a romance novel. The Narration was great too which made it an easy listen

Great book

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I don't usually like chick lits, but this was fun! The narrator was great, and the interactions of characters hilarious at times. Definitely recommend!

FUN!

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This was a cute little book which made me smile. BUT it was incredibly difficult to differentiate dialogue between the characters. I was often confused during conversations; all characters sounded practically the same (especially Josh and Lucy) which really drew away from the storyline. A lot of time was spent puzzling over who was speaking. If this was released with a new narrator I would definitely listen again.

Better read than listened to.

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Quirky but fun storyline! The narrator was great and really painted a picture of the characters. I enjoyed this book!

Cute story, great narration!

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I liked it. Sue me, as it’s very cliche and trope after trope. The only downside was the narrator sometimes spoke in a baby voice. I get that the mc is supposed to be tiny and adorable or whatever but the bubbly voice got me

Refreshing

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Super cute! Really easy listen/read :) Who doesn't love an enemies to lovers romcom?! Definitely recommend

Cute and easy

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Loved this. Would listen again. Great story and well narrated story. Looking forward to Sally’s next book

Well read, engaging story

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