Hate to Love You by Isabelle Richards Series: Love/Hate,
Publication Date: September 9, 2015
Pages: 387
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Opposites in every way, Chase and Arianna have been bitter rivals since childhood. Constantly in competition, they fight incessantly, making it nearly impossible for them to be in the same room with each other. Until they slept together.
Sex changes everything.
In one emotional evening, they go from enemies to lovers. Hate quickly evolves into passionate lust, but old habits die hard. The love growing between them can’t erase a lifetime of animosity. The two quickly fall back into old routines of spite and vengeance, and their relationship crumbles under the weight of their deep-seated distrust.
Chase and Arianna spend the next two years on opposite sides of the globe, avoiding each other at all costs. Despite the lies they tell themselves, neither one is ready to let go. Even though they are both engaged to other people, they can’t find it in their hearts to forgive each other or to move forward.
A family emergency calls Arianna home, where they have no choice but to face each other again. Will they finally admit the truth, or will they remain forever trapped between love and hate?
If Isabelle Richards wasn’t already on my auto-buy list, LOVE TO HATE YOU would most definitely put her in that place. Her foray into a contemporary romance, with the story of Chase and Ari, childhood friends and enemies, is absolutely stellar and has me loving her even more.
LOVE TO HATE YOU is the history of Ari and Chase. Told in alternating points of view between Ari and Chase, we discover a couple who is incredibly competitive with the worst communication skills EVER (I mean….EVER). As their story unfolds their feelings for each other are quite evident, especially the thin line between love and hate. It’s very clear that despite their protests they do truly love each other, but neither is willing to accept their part in their relationship’s downward spiral.
Ari and Chase are both very likable characters. They value their family and their friendships. Even when they were sniping at each other, you knew their barbs were coming from a place of tremendous hurt. They may have exasperated me at times, but I did want both of these couples to be happy and strong for one another…even if all they ever had was a renewed friendship.
I have a feeling book 2 is going to be a gut-wrenching read, but I absolutely cannot wait to get my hands on it.
About Isabelle Richards
Isabelle Richards spent years as a speech writer before attempting to write fiction. An avid reader of all genres, Isabelle is drawn to romance novels as they provide an escape from daily life. Through her complex cast of characters, Isabelle creates a sanctuary for readers to dive into for a break from reality.
When she is not writing, Isabelle works as an advocate for persons with disabilities in Washington, DC. Her two yellow labs are her writing partners, although they frequently sleep on the job.
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