They’ve settled into a competitive rivalry in office-based games to one-up the other when a lucrative promotion arises. Lucy loathes Joshua’s meticulous approach to the job, and Joshua doesn’t understand Lucy’s quirkiness and exuberance. This results in ritualistic passive aggression throughout their workdays. Co-workers at a publishing company, Lucy firmly believes Joshua hates her and he constantly antagonizes her. The book revolves around Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman, and the palpable tension between the two. It all culminates to an endearing story that has given many readers the warm fuzzies. Author Sally Thorne employs some of the most beloved tropes such as enemies-to-lovers, close proximity, co-workers, rivals, and competitors. The Hating Game took the online book world by storm following its debut in 2016 and has withstood the recent surge in romance novels as a firm favorite. Whether you’re looking for a new read with that same tension or adore the forced proximity trope that adds such spice, these 14 books like The Hating Game will be perfect for your next read. The snark, rivalry, and tension between Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman makes The Hating Game a favorite enemies-to-lovers contemporary romance.
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