title: The Hating Game: A Novel
author:  Sally Thorne 
description: A brilliant, biting, hilarious new voice. THE HATING GAME will take the rom-com world by storm. One of the best Ive read, ever. (Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author)<br /><br />Funny, smart, fresh, and thoroughly enjoyable from the first delicious page to the last. I highly recommend. (Susan Elizabeth Phillips, New York Times bestselling author)<br /><br />Thorne is a strong writer and one to watch. Her debut will have readers rooting for both Lucy and Joshua in whatever games they play. (Library Journal)<br /><br />An addictive, dazzling debut. The Hating Game is bursting at the seams with love (and hate) and heart. (Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author)<br /><br />Deliciously fun and super sexy, Sally Thornes The Hating Game stole my life for two days. I couldnt put it down until Lucy and Joshs all-consuming hateship changed into a tentative friendship and then a juicy, tender, adorable love. (Valerie Frankel, bestselling author of <i>Four of a Kind</i>)<br /><br />Be prepared to play the Charming Game with Sally Thorne. The irrepressible Lucy and her starchy, growly counterpart Joshua will win you over from the opening page. (Jane Litte, Dear Author)<br /><br />Some of you might have traveled to the beach for the sole purpose of escaping the office, but we think this funny and romantic workplace comedy just might change your mind. we know youll find their story entertaining and sexy. (Bookish)<br /><br />Sally Thorne satisfies hearts longing for laughter in their love stories.Their battle of wits is tremendously fun - acerbic and sexy and filled with tension. The result is a wicked, witty romance that will capture readers hearts long before Joshua manages to capture Lucys. (Sarah MacLean, Washington Post)<br /><br />A breezy tale perfect for a day at the beach, this ones a real winner. (Kirkus Reviews <strong>(starred review)</strong>)<br /><br />Hating someone feels disturbingly similar to being in love, says Lucy Hutton, who cant stand fellow executive assistant Joshua. Theres only one place this could gobut its good fun getting there. (People)
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  Copyright © 2014 Ker Dukey & D.H Sidebottom
  All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in
  any form without written permission of the Author.
  This book is the work of fiction any resemblance to any person alive or dead
  is purely coincidental. The characters and story are created from the Author’s
  imagination
   
   
  Warning
  This book is Dark erotica.
  This book contains abusive and sexual situations that some may find
  offensive. There are various detailed sex scenes. Some may be upsetting. If
  you are sensitive to graphic violence read with caution.
  This book also leads into a second book. You will get answers but the story
  will continue into a final instalment.
  
  Dedication
  Prologue: Proposal
  Chapter 1: Awaken
  Chapter 2: Delirious
  Chapter 3: Prize
  Chapter 4: Misery
  Chapter 5: Let the games begin
  Chapter 6: Friend or foe
  Chapter 7: Urges
  Chapter 8: You have to have loved to truly know hate
  Chapter 9: One’s body betrays one’s mind
  Chapter 10: Satisfaction
  