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Lucy Hutton, the office's beloved "nice girl," finds herself in a fierce rivalry with the impeccably dressed Joshua Templeman. Trapped in a sleek shared workspace, their competition escalates through various games like the Staring Game and The Mirror Game. With a significant promotion on the line, Lucy is determined to outshine Joshua, who has become both her greatest challenge and an irresistible distraction. Winning means becoming his boss; losing could force her to resign. As the stakes rise, so do the complexities of their relationship. Critics are raving about this engaging debut, calling it a "smart and funny modern romance" and praising its "charming, self-deprecating" humor. The narrative is described as "addictive" and "bursting with love (and hate) and heart." Readers are captivated by the transformation of Lucy and Joshua's intense rivalry into a tentative friendship and ultimately a tender romance. With its witty dialogue and relatable characters, this story promises to be a delightful escape, making it a standout in the romcom genre. Prepare for a hilarious journey filled with unexpected twists and emotional depth that will keep you turning the pages.
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The Hating Game, Sally Thorne
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- The Hating Game
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Sally Thorne
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN10
- 0349414254
- ISBN13
- 9780349414256
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Romance, Humor, Love, Women, Contemporary Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Relationships, Adapted for Film, Emotions, Romantic Comedy, Passion, Weddings, Hatred, Argument, Office, Publishing Houses and Publishers
- First published
- 2016
- Original title
- The Hating Game
- Rating
- 3.75 out of 5
- Description
- Lucy Hutton, the office's beloved "nice girl," finds herself in a fierce rivalry with the impeccably dressed Joshua Templeman. Trapped in a sleek shared workspace, their competition escalates through various games like the Staring Game and The Mirror Game. With a significant promotion on the line, Lucy is determined to outshine Joshua, who has become both her greatest challenge and an irresistible distraction. Winning means becoming his boss; losing could force her to resign. As the stakes rise, so do the complexities of their relationship. Critics are raving about this engaging debut, calling it a "smart and funny modern romance" and praising its "charming, self-deprecating" humor. The narrative is described as "addictive" and "bursting with love (and hate) and heart." Readers are captivated by the transformation of Lucy and Joshua's intense rivalry into a tentative friendship and ultimately a tender romance. With its witty dialogue and relatable characters, this story promises to be a delightful escape, making it a standout in the romcom genre. Prepare for a hilarious journey filled with unexpected twists and emotional depth that will keep you turning the pages.