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Books like The Hating Game

A masterclass in crackling banter and the electric, agonizingly fun tension of the enemies-to-lovers trope. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Hating Game.

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01
Josh and Hazel's guide to not dating
Christina Lauren
A laugh-out-loud, chaotic joyride about finding the person who loves you exactly as you are, no filters required.
Shares:
- wry
- playful
- swoony
02
Twisted Hate
Ana Huang
A high-voltage, banter-heavy collision of explosive chemistry and deep-seated emotional baggage.
Shares:
- the thin line between love and hate
03
The Kissing Game
Sally Wentworth
A charged 1980s workplace romance where hard-won professional boundaries collide with intense, antagonistic attraction.
Feels:
- charged
- competitive
- scrutinizing
04
His for Revenge
Caitlin Crews
A high-stakes, emotionally charged battle of wills where calculated vengeance melts into undeniable passion.
Feels:
- tense
- sultry
- emotionally charged
05
The Spanish Love Deception
Elena Armas
A deliciously drawn-out battle of wits that melts into a sun-drenched, swoon-worthy holiday romance.
Shares:
- playful
- swoony
06
A Not So Meet Cute
Meghan Quinn
A hilarious, high-heat collision of desperate schemes and unexpected chemistry that proves the best love stories are sometimes the messiest.
Shares:
- sarcastic
- swoony
07
Come up and see me sometime
Lucy Monroe
A fiery, high-stakes battle of wits where calculated revenge melts into undeniable chemistry.
Shares:
- wry
- playful
08
The Flatshare
Beth O'Leary
A tender, slow-burn exploration of how shared spaces and Post-it notes can build a foundation for profound emotional intimacy.
Shares:
- warm
09
Beach Read
Emily Henry
A sun-drenched, banter-filled exploration of creative burnout and the terrifying vulnerability of letting yourself believe in happy endings again.
Shares:
- wry
10
Practice makes perfect
Julie James
A fiery, fast-paced workplace romance where professional rivalry and ideological differences ignite into undeniable attraction.
Shares:
- playful
- workplace rivalry
- opposites attract
11
Love to Loathe You
Ali Hazelwood
A crackling trio of bite-sized romances where sharp-tongued professional rivalries inevitably melt into swoony devotion.
Shares:
- crackling
- wry
- playful
- swoony
12
The wedding date
Jasmine Guillory
A sparkling, spontaneous romance that feels like sharing a perfect dessert with someone who makes you laugh.
Shares:
- warm
- swoony

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