The Hating Game

Believe the hype. I don't even like the “I love you so I must act like I hate you” trope, but debut author Sally Thorne utilizes it with such charming energy that the book is irresistible. Her dialogue is snappy without quite oozing over into snarky, and the sexual chemistry between Lucy and Joshua is off the charts. Plus while Josh is grouchy and surly, he's never mean and it's obvious from the beginning that he's a goner; and while Lucy is little and adorable, she's competent and strong-minded without any ditziness. Can't wait to see what Thorne comes up with next.