The Hating Game by Sally Thorne

The Hating Game by Sally Thorne

The Hating Game is the sensational 2016 debut contemporary romance novel by Australian author Sally Thorne. Widely considered a modern classic of the genre, this book was a massive bestseller that single-handedly revitalized and defined the "enemies-to-lovers workplace rom-com" formula for the BookTok era.

It is a smart, sharp, and highly charged standalone novel that perfectly balances laugh-out-loud workplace banter with an incredibly intense, slow-burn romantic tension.

The story is set in the corporate offices of Bexley & Gamin, a publishing house created by the tense merger of two fiercely different companies. Forced to sit directly opposite each other day in and day out are the executive assistants to the co-CEOs:

• Lucy Hutton: Charming, idealistic, and deeply accommodating. She prides herself on being loved by everyone in the office, wears bright red lipstick like armor, and represents the creative, human side of the old publishing house.

• Joshua Templeman: Cold, meticulously organized, and completely unbothered by what people think of him. He wears perfectly ironed, monochrome shirts, tracks everyone's efficiency on a spreadsheet, and represents the cutthroat corporate side of the merger.

Lucy and Joshua spend their 40-hour workweeks locked in a silent, psychological cold war. They pass the time playing a series of petty, self-made office rituals—including the Staring Game, the Mirror Game, and the Sighing Game—all designed to drive each other crazy.

Their mutual hatred reaches a boiling point when a massive new promotion is announced: a single, high-level executive position that will make whoever wins it the direct boss of the other. If Lucy wins, Josh will have to report to her; if Josh wins, Lucy vows to quit immediately.

But as the professional rivalry turns ruthless, a series of unexpected events—including a hyper-competitive paintball match, a shared elevator ride, and a feverish dream—completely upends their dynamic. After a shockingly passionate encounter in an elevator, Lucy is forced to question whether Joshua actually hates her at all, or if she has been completely misreading the man across the desk.

Language: English.

Genre: Romance.

Binding: সেলাই করা বাইন্ডিং

Quality: Premium Quality Books.

Printing: High Quality Printing.

Paper: Eye Friendly paper (Cream White)

Cover: Matt cover (Paperback).