More Than Just a "Hating Game": Books You'll Love If You Enjoyed Sally Thorne's Romance Novel
The Hating Game, by Sally Thorne, captured the hearts of many with its witty banter, steamy romance, and captivating office rivalry. If you're craving more of that "enemies-to-lovers" magic, look no further! Here are some books that share similar elements, promising just as much laughter, tension, and swoon-worthy moments:
Office Romances with a Dash of Spite:
1. The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood: This STEM-tastic romance follows a brilliant astrophysicist who fakes a relationship with her lab partner to avoid dating rumors. Expect intense intellectual conversations, a heart-warming bond, and plenty of scientific humor.
2. The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon: Two radio hosts who pretend to be a couple on air find themselves falling for each other in real life. Get ready for awkward encounters, genuine connection, and a heartfelt exploration of what it means to find love in the most unexpected places.
3. Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston: This LGBTQ+ romance features the First Son of the United States and a British Prince forced to pretend they dislike each other for political reasons. Prepare for a whirlwind of political drama, explosive chemistry, and a love story that challenges tradition.
Forbidden Romance with a Side of Angst:
4. Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert: Chloe, a chronically ill woman, makes a list of things she wants to do to live a more fulfilling life. Enter Red, her building's superintendent, who helps her cross items off her list, leading to a slow-burn romance filled with heartbreak, humor, and self-discovery.
5. The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren: Two arch-enemies end up on a honeymoon trip together after a food poisoning incident strikes their families. Expect hilarious situations, a touch of mystery, and a swoon-worthy love story that might just make you root for the "enemies".
Enemies to Lovers with a Bit of Spice:
6. The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams: A group of men in a book club for romance novels discover that the best way to improve their love lives is to apply the lessons they learn from the stories. Expect a fun exploration of masculinity and love, heartfelt friendship, and lots of laugh-out-loud moments.
7. The Roommate by Rosie Danan: This steamy enemies-to-lovers romance follows two academics who are forced to become roommates after a shared mishap. Expect lots of heat, a bit of angst, and a deeply romantic connection that develops against the backdrop of their intellectual world.
8. Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover: This book follows two people who have a complicated relationship marked by a history of pain, hurt, and unresolved feelings. Prepare for a rollercoaster of emotions, a slow-burn romance, and an exploration of the messy sides of love.
Bonus:
9. The Love Hypothesis (series): If you enjoyed The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood, you'll be delighted to know it's part of a series! The other books in the series, "Love on the Brain" and "Love in the Air" also follow similar themes of witty banter, intellectual romance, and steamy chemistry.
10. The Hating Game (series): While "The Hating Game" is a standalone novel, Sally Thorne also wrote "99 Percent Mine," which features a similar vibe with a competitive and sassy heroine.
Whether you're looking for more office drama, forbidden love, or just a good dose of "enemies-to-lovers" tension, these books are sure to keep you hooked. So grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and prepare to fall in love all over again!
