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Reviews What people think about The Hating Game 4. Rate as 1 out of 5, I didn't like it at all. Rate as 2 out of 5, I didn't like it that much. Rate as 3 out of 5, I thought it was OK.

Rate as 4 out of 5, I liked it. Rate as 5 out of 5, I loved it. Rating: 0 out of 5 stars. Write a review optional. Reader reviews addictofromance. A game they have played for months. Their interactions are full of dislike and hatred. They work as assistants to co CEO's of a publishing house.

But the stakes become even higher when both Lucy and Joshua are up for the same promotion and their game becomes even more elevated. But suddenly their game boundaries changes after a steamy kiss in a elevator that surprises both of them, how possessive Joshua seems to be, and when Lucy finds herself in a game she is not prepared for Plot and Story LineYou know I have heard about this book for months and months and I don't know why I kept resisting picking this up.

But when it became available for audio at my local library, I knew that it was a sign I needed to give in and try it out and boy I am glad that I did. This book was one of the best enemies to lovers romances I have ever read. This is a trope I don't get a chance to read as often as I would like, and for a debut novel from a new author, the book was simply fantastic and I just didn't want to put my headphones away.

These two were so adorable. The story sets off with these two being so antagonistic towards each other, their quick witted bantering was delightful and I got a kick out of their comebacks toward each other. I've had a lot of time to compare love and hate, and these are my observations. Love and hate are visceral. Your stomach twists at the thought of that person.

The heart in your chest beats heavy and bright, nearly visible through your flesh and clothes. Your appetite and sleep are shredded. Every interaction spikes your blood with adrenaline, and you're in the brink of fight or flight. Your body is barely under your control. You're consumed, and it scares you. Both love and hate are mirror versions of the same game — and you have to win. Your heart and your ego. Trust me, I should know. It becomes slow though, and then their relationship starts to change to a whole different level.

They like each other alot and Lucy doesn't know what to make of it. She has always hated Josh, and she does get confused by the new status of trying a different "game".

The Kissing Game goes like this, Shortcake. Press, retreat, tilt, breathe, repeat. Use your hands to angle just right. Hear the drum of blood in your own ears? Survive on tiny puffs of air. Do not stop. Shudder a sigh, pull back, let your opponent catch you with lips or teeth and ease you back into something even deeper.

Feel your nerve endings crackle to life with each touch of tongue. Feel a new heaviness between your legs. The aim of the game is to do this for the rest of your life.

Screw human civilization and all it entails. This elevator is home now. This is what we do now. Do not fucking stop. Now Joshua he was delightful and I loved him to pieces. Josh we see truly cares for Lucy, and I love the way he cares for her in little ways without giving too much away.

Joshua hasn't had good history with women, they always tend to burn him and so he is pretty closed off. Shyness takes so many different forms. Some people are shy and soft. Some, shy and hard. And it could be heart breaking at times seeing the way he is with Lucy. He takes things really really slow with her, which drives Lucy kinda crazy.

She just doesn't understand why he is taking things so slow with her and they have to build a new level of trust. These two have their ups and their downs, a certain level of crazy and sexy chemistry that captivates the reader from the first page. Now there was some moments in this book that seriously made me want to shout out. Literally, especially that breakfast moment with Josh's dad I honestly couldn't get enough of these two and their chemistry.

I love their bantering, the humor, the rich emotion that filters through and a couple that wins your heart. I think the only thing I would have changed was the ending, I would have liked to know the outcome of the promotion and see Joshua grovel to Lucy's folks. The NarrationWhat a fabulous narrator we have here But she grew on me very VERY quickly. She brings in the humor of the book so well and her voice is just the right fit for the tone of this book. I loved the way she showed the levels of emotion and wit with just the right voice and she portrays the book so superb.

If you like audio books, you definitely need to try this narrator out. The CoverI am not a fan of the cover, I will admit. I don't care too much for cartoonish covers but I like the colors used. Overall ViewThe Hating Game is a delightful mix of angsty romance, silly yet fun bantering, a full belly satisfying love story that will leave you with a smile on your face. I haven't wanted you this long, and gone through so much, and given up so much, to have you for one night.

It's not enough. Lucy and Josh are secretaries for co-CEOs of a publishing company, and they do not get along. When their bosses open up a new position, they are now in direct competition. Why did I wait so long to read this one? I guess I appreciated it more now than I would a few years ago, and I don't have quite as long of a wait until her next book comes out, but this is a good one.

This was not like it at all - just a straight up romance or even a rom-com. It's a bit explicit, which i was not expecting. The banter was nice though, and there was no obscenely crazy plot twist like in lesser romances. Joshua and Lucinda work at the same publishing house and are now up for the same promotion. Since the mergers of their companies, being assistants to the co-CEOs, they have been sitting next to each other and playing games of one-upmanship with each.

Now the stakes are higher because of the future promotion. This was cute. I smiled throughout as I finally saw Lucinda working things out. It is predictable but Lucinda is great. When she finally stands up to someone, I was cheering her on. She was impressive. A great beach read! The Hating Game is Sally Thorne's debut novel. Two very different publishing house merge, creating a new company with two CEO's - and two very different assistants to the CEO's, who now must share a workspace.

They dislike or should I say hate each other intensely. But is that antagonism covering up Lucy and Josh's Lucy was a great lead character - quirky, cute and determined.

Josh, of course, is the strong, handsome, unreadable antithesis of her. I thought the premise of The Hating Game was good - perfect fodder for a chick lit novel. Summer is the perfect time for fun, frivolous, fluffy reads such as The Hating Game. Much has gone on before when Lucy has an epiphany. And then I started skimming to what I knew would be resolution in the last few chapters. The push and pull had become repetitive and a bit unbelievable for me.

Joshua Templeman does not hate me. Not a bit. There's no way he could when he kisses me like this. Yes, sometimes it's hard to put my pragmatic nature on hold. Thorne states that she 'believes that romance readers are always searching for intensity in their next favorite book.

And again, I enjoyed it in the beginning, but found them getting repetitive. And truth be told, I found Lucy's romantic sexual neediness somewhat, well, off-putting. The Hating Game filled a day's reading on the beach, but wasn't a stand out for me. The publishing house Lucy works for merges with another and Lucy is forced to work in the same office as Josh, who immediately becomes her sworn enemy. Then a more senior role is to be created within the company and both Josh and Lucy are determined to be appointed to it.

The first third of this story is very funny and the last third is amusing and very sweet. For me it lost its way a bit in the middle, hence the deduction of half a star. Difficulty Beginner Intermediate Advanced. Explore Documents. Cancel anytime. Start your free 30 days Play sample. Publisher: Tantor Audio. Released: Aug 20, ISBN: Format: Audiobook.

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