Chloe Liese is one of my all time favorite authors, but this series (especially this book) are not quite it for me. This book felt like she was trying to push her political agenda way too hard. Had it been woven throughout better, I think it would have read better.

While I definitely enjoyed this book, it won't be my favourite Chloe book and I don't think it'll be super memorable either. The first in this series didn't super vibe for me either, but I still very much enjoy Liese's writing. I will say that I loved this one more than the first in the series because of the communication that clearly improved from the last. LOL. I do think that maybe my opinion is a little swayed because I've read so many amazing romances lately.

I'm not getting into Chloe's characters lately and the two leads in this one had so many annoying interactions. I found him overbearing and her stubborn felt too far. I did really appreciate the deviation from romance script by there not being a massive conflict tearing them apart.

Like everyone else has already said, WHY did they hate each other so much? We need a reason for it to be fun! I guess I just really like Chloe's Bergman Bros series only.

It is impossible for Chloe Liese to write anything bad ever. She is perfect and this book is as well. I loved the unique female character which stands apart from other characters. This was an adorable romance with a lot of heart, like everything Chloe Liese writes. I really appreciated how Kat was both strong and fierce and vulunerable.

thank you to netgalley for the advanced reading copy. I really enjoyed this and will be getting copies for my shop.

I really enjoyed the first book in this series and love the way that this series incorporates the Shakespeare plays that are less popular in retellings. With that being said, I was not a big fan of this book. I didn’t like the dynamic between Kate and Christopher, and as someone who hates age gaps, there was no real reason to have this large of an age gap between them. I didn’t enjoy the way that their passive aggressive banter was not actually playful on Kate’s part, and the way that Christopher had to understand this; the excuse about him being attracted to her and that is why he cannot be around her without pointing out her faults made me feel a bit icky. Other than that, I really liked the cameo scenes of the Kate’s family members and friends, and I liked the character growth that she had throughout the book.

This is book two in Liese's Wilmot sisters trilogy. I didn't like it as well as the first because Kate is just so ANGRY. She says her parents loved her and Christopher back in their childhood was like a brother, but she never felt loved, but always like a third wheel because her parents had each other and Beatrice and Juliet were twins. The parents sound very supportive, so I don't understand the self-hate.

The story: Kate, the youngest sister, grew up knowing Christopher Petruchio as a good friend, but they have always argued. Christopher, knowing her hostility, tried to keep away from her, but has always been attracted to her. When Kate comes home for Thanksgiving, not wanting to admit she's down and out, as well as out of a job, she immediately gets hostile to Christopher again and he responds in kind until Kate makes a drunken admission that she always thought he hated her.

The absolutely best thing about this book is that near the end there is one of those romance story situations that almost always happens: "the misunderstanding." Almost, but it doesn't, because the characters act like ADULTS and trust that they've heard the wrong thing. Thank you so much.

Okay now I know this man is not real after all that 🤧 Haha, but no really, I loved this one! How sweet was that MMC

𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙚𝙣𝙟𝙤𝙮:
• romcom
• enemies to lovers
• witty banter

"Promptly, I order a box filled with the doughnuts I know she loves, every autumn recipe rebelling against the Christmas flavors that shouldered their way in the day after Thanksgiving. No chocolate and peppermint or gingerbread and eggnog for Kate. She loves pumpkin pie and spiced apples, cinnamon and maple syrup, everything that reminds her of the grandeur of turning leaves, the cozy joy of starlit bonfires and sipping mugs of cider, the quiet beauty of waking up to a misty autumn morning."

I love the Bergmann brothers, so anything else Chloe Liese writes is a no-brainer for me! This was a fun, contemporary romance like all her others that also has some great poignant moments. Adored this.

I just love anything that Liese writes!! Her characters are so relatable and this one in particular involved one of my favorite tropes, the enemies to lovers!! It was so fun, cute, and steamy!!!

I enjoyed this one quite a bit more than the first book, and appreciated that while a lot of the book was the two main characters overcoming their misunderstandings of each other, instead of the third act being a break up because of an overheard conversation, they actually talk to each other. Can't wait for the third one!

I love love loved this book! I shouldn't be surprised since I have enjoyed many other books by this author, but I wasn't sure where this particular story of two people who grew up together yet couldn't stand each other was going to go. Turns out, it's the best

I absolutely adored this book!

Something about Chloe Liese’s writing completely captivates me and sucks me into the characters world.

This book deals with some hard topics, but the author wrote it in a way that thoughtful and considerate. I also loved the enemies to lovers, slow burn, and chronic illness/disability rep we got in the book.

Such a great second book and I can’t wait to read more of this author’s work!

I didn't expect to love Better Hate than Never more than the previous book. Much Ado About Nothing is by far my favorite Shakespeare and I usually can't stand Taming of the Shrew. But Chloe Liese really nails the tension in this book and I couldn't put it down!

I tried SO hard with this one, but it was not for me. First of all, the enemies-to-lovers plotline felt so childish and unwarranted. I'm a sucker for good banter, but this just felt like immature bickering and because of that, I found myself completely uninvested in the characters and their romance. I just didn't feel a lot of depth from either character and Christopher was just not good book-boyfriend material so no thanks.

This story is a great example of how to make the enemies to lovers trope work. My big issue with this trope (even though it’s one of my favorites) is that the reader has to believe the couple can get over whatever it was that made them hate each other. This means that their hatred can’t be TOO awful and that they are able to forgive each other for whatever perceived hatred they had. Kate and Christopher are a great romance couple and I loved watching their relationship unfold. The male friendships in this book are wonderful. Jamie and Chris looking after each other and caring about the other was a delight. The side characters in this book are also a treat and really made the story complete.

The second book in the Wilmot Sisters series is centered on Kate, the youngest Wilmot. Historically Kate has spent more of her time away from home, but when her sister needs some time away, she makes her way back home. Kate has ADHD and it's depicted with a lot of care. Her childhood next-door neighbor is still very much a part of her family member's lives, much to her chagrin. The tension between Kate and Christopher is a delight, but it's haunted them both for too long. Now that she's back in town, Kate has to decide where she fits in with her family and if she can tolerate Christopher or not. It's a feminist retelling of The Taming of the Shrew and there are so many nods to the play. Recommended to anyone who enjoyed Two Wrongs Make a Right.

This was a fine read. I know the title said “hate” but I couldn’t get over how cruel these two were to each other at the beginning. However, I did enjoy all the subtle nods to Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew especially with the characters names. Very cute. Ultimately, I enjoyed Jamie and Bea’s romance better.

Ooooo! I love me a good enemies to lovers and Chloe Liese always knows how to write them!

When Kate has to return home because of an injury, she comes face to face with Christopher- her nemesis since childhood. Being so close to Kate's family, Christopher is forced to spend a lot of time around her over the holidays. In a drunken moment, Kate confesses that she's only mean to Christopher because she thinks he hates her. After this, a truce has been declared between the two: to be nice to one another. Can they do it?

I loved this enemies to lovers romance! After the misunderstanding what dealt with, the romance that blossoms between the two is so sweet and caring.

I definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a enemies to lovers book, or anyone who is a die hard stan of Chloe Liese- like I am!