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We’ve noticed people looking for romance books similar to The Hating Game by debut author Sally Thorne and we can see why. It’s a new staple in the enemies to lovers sub-genre of rom com novels.

In fact, the relationship between the main characters, executive assistants Joshua Templeman and Lucy Hutton, in this sexy workplace comedy has been such a hit that there is a movie adaptation in the works!

The Hating Game novel cover in front of palm trees and blue skies

If you’re reading this, but haven’t read the contemporary romance, The Hating Game yet, you should grab it first. Josh and Lucy have a shared office space, leading them to play a constant game of one-upmanship as they battle it out over a huge new promotion and corner office. As their interactions reach a boiling point, the sexual tension gets more extreme and the fine line between love and hate becomes apparent. You’ll have to read for yourself to find out what happens next!

While we all wait for the movie release date, here are some other fabulous romance novels to read if you loved The Hating Game.

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Text over book covers, 9 Must-Read Books for Fans of the Hating Game

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Nagla

Wednesday 23rd of December 2020

I loved "The hating game" very much, definitely will try these ones too.

Sarah Vogel

Sunday 17th of May 2020

Great recommendations! Put many on my list. I highly recommend "The Unhoneymooners". And, I just finished "Meet Me In Monaco" from your last recommendation list. Loved it!