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The Love Haters

Katherine Center (2025-05-20)

Subgenre
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages301 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age16

Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

DeceptionJob Loss/Insecurity

Positive tags

Found Familyhealing arcHeartwarmingHumorSelf-Discovery

Tropes

Beach/Coastal SettingFake DatingFamily DramaFish out of WaterForced ProximityGrumpy SunshineProtective HeroSecret IdentitySlow BurnSmall TownWorkplace

Themes

Facing FearsHonesty and AuthenticityCareer vs Personal LifeSelf-DiscoverySecond ChancesFound Family

Synopsis

It’s a thin line between love and love-hating in the newest laugh out loud, all the feels rom-com by New York Times bestselling author Katherine Center. Katie Vaughn has been burned by love in the past—now she may be lighting her career on fire. She has two choices: wait to get laid off from her job as a video producer or, at her coworker Cole’s request, take a career-making gig profiling Tom “Hutch” Hutcheson, a Coast Guard rescue swimmer in Key West. The catch? Katie’s not exactly qualified. She can’t swim—but pretends that she can. Plus, Cole and Hutch are brothers. And they don’t get along. Next stop: paradise! But paradise is messier than it seems. As Katie gets entangled with Hutch (the most scientifically good-looking man she has ever seen . . . but maybe a bit of a love hater), along with his colorful aunt Rue and his rescue Great Dane, she gets trapped in a lie. Or two. Swim lessons, helicopter flights, conga lines, drinking contests, hurricanes, and stolen kisses ensue—along with chances to tell the truth, to face old fears, and to be truly brave at last. Swim lessons, helicopter flights, conga lines, drinking contests, hurricanes, and stolen kisses ensue—along with chances to tell the truth, to face old fears, and to be truly brave at last.

Tags

Romantic ComedyBeach Read