This was a fun read, I read it on vacation and the vibes were really good. This book is easily consumable but the plot honestly lacked for me.

Wes was honestly really enjoyable to read, he called her love which I am a sucker for (Aaron Warner vibes). Idk if he is supposed to be British but that’s the vibe he gave.

Another thing I wasn’t too happy about was that this book is marketed as an enemies to lovers but this is anything but an enemies to lovers book. We need to stop marketing romance books as enemies to lovers because it’s very misleading.

I really enjoyed summer as a character too she was so sweet but also stuck up for herself.

In conclusion this was a 3 star read for me as the plot was lacking but the characters and the ease with which I read this book really saved it!

Thank you to NetGalley. and to the publisher for this e-arc in exchange for my honest review.

A modern twist on my favorite movie of all - You've Got Mail? Say less, because honestly I am already squealing and eager to read!!

I felt like this one was super cute - it was an easy to read romance and for sure not what I consider to be enemies to loves - more like opposites attract, rivals to lovers. Still makes for a great read, it's just less intense than what I'd expect in a true enemies-to-lovers fashion. I really found myself enjoying Summer - she was easy to relate too, had a really soft/romantic vibe while also be fiercely opinionated and I LOVED how protective she was over her own feelings and emotions! We truly need much more of that.

Wes was....well he was the perfect romance cliche wasn't he? He fell first and harder, and would do anything for summer from the very beginning. He knew they were competitors, and sure he had his moments with a cold shoulder, but he always loved her!

There was no true "Love story" played out here - it for sure became lust but I'd say the chemistry wasn't enough to really show that they were fully in love.

I still enjoyed it though and think it would make a nice weekend summer read!

Thank you to Marina Adair, the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC. This was a great, quick travel read to get me ready for summer (haha pun intended).

The story follows our mains Summer and Weston who are rival bookstore owners (think You’ve Got Mail but in a small town). She owns a small, local romance book store and he is a successful English millionaire who has just moved to town and is building a big box bookstore across the street.

I loved their dynamic from them pushing each other’s buttons and driving the other crazy with pranks but secretly admiring each other. I really liked how they constantly brought up book, the typical tropes and meet-cutes. It was so fun to see them compare themselves and Wes trying to pull references for all their meet-cutes.

I found Wes’ character to be refreshing. He first comes off as a typical romance MMC, a cocky, successful millionaire but upon him opening up to Summer we learn that he’s actually purposely guarded due to the rejection and abandonment he’s dealt with from his family and past relationships. I do wish more of his past and life in England was explored and his relationship with Randy.

I enjoyed how Wes constantly supported Summer with her family and her business. He truly seemed as if he was the only one that could see her and how hard she tried to please everyone. Their communication was beautiful, he challenged her to fight for herself and she helped him see a softer side to himself and offered him stability. I loved how their relationship progressed but just wished the story was longer. The ending seemed a bit abrupt.

I loved Summer’s dad but I wish the rest of her family would stand up for her especially towards Autumn. I found every single part with her sister incredibly irritating and even by the end she still wasn’t redeemed in my eyes.

Overall I would suggest as short, quick summer read and if you’re a fan of You’ve Got Mail then the way that film SHOULD have ended.

Tropes:
Enemies to Lovers
Forced Proximity
Small Town
Hopeless romantic vs Grumpy pessimist

The prompt of the book felt very rom-commy to me, especially with the enemies-to-lovers aspect, so I was very exited going into the book. The book was very gripping and I found myself wanting to keep reading, so the writing and pace is definitely a good aspect! I did find some parts of the books a bit cliche especially within the chicklit/rom-com genre. I don't necesarily mind these cliches if they are done correctly, which was the case for this novel. However, I'm not a big fan of a third part breakup. I feel like some authors, including Marina Adair, insert a third-act-breakup to make the readers more invested in the book (i guess?), but personally I don't like it necesarily unless there is a REALLY good reason for a breakup but there hardly is, including this book.

Things that I loved/liked within the book:
- british MMC (hihi)
- the tension between the FMC and MMC
- I love love love that the FMC is an unapologetic hopeless romantic (this is my favorite type of characters to read)
- fast pace

Things that I didn't like as much:
- the third act breakup (as previously said)
- i think that even though the book was marketed as an enemies to lovers, it lacked a bit of the enemies part. The MMC was a bit cold and distant to the FMC at the beginning but they weren't really enemies still
- i didn't like that the book was written from the 3rd point of view. While reading i sometimes kept getting confused about who was thinking certain things. Maybe for a future book the person who we are following can be placed at the title of the chapter just so we know. This would save me some confusion and cause me to keep on reading more smoothly

my favorite quote from the book: ”When you’re tired of boys and ready for a man, just let me know.” (this is just AAHHHH love it)

Overall, I think this is a great rom-commy book that is fast paced and easy to read. This seems like a perfect summer book to read at the beach. I definitely WOULD recommed this book to others :))

Thank you to Marina Adair, 8th Note Press, and NetGalley for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for my honest review!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / 5 stars

Love to Hate You by Marina Adair is a sizzling, smart enemies-to-lovers delight that blends the charm of You’ve Got Mail with a healthy dose of heat and heart. Summer and Wes are total opposites—she’s a hopeless romantic trying to save her indie bookstore, he’s a ruthless CEO with no time for love—and their chemistry is pure fire from page one.

Adair’s witty banter, forced proximity, and surprise family vacation twist make for laugh-out-loud moments and swoon-worthy tension. Beneath the spicy sparks is a story about passion—for books, for dreams, and for the unexpected people who challenge us most.

Perfect for fans of Emily Henry, Tessa Bailey, and The Hating Game. You'll root for Summer and Wes with your whole heart—and want to immediately reread their story the second you finish.

Enemies to lovers? More like I tried to hate you but oops I fell in love—and I was here for every deliciously awkward, swoony, banter-filled moment!

Love to Hate You is the perfect rom-com cocktail: one part sass, one part sweetness, shaken up with sizzling chemistry and a dash of small-town charm. The main characters had me grinning, groaning, and giggling like a schoolgirl. You know the type—you’re rooting for them to kiss even while they’re still throwing verbal jabs at each other. Pure gold.

Marina Adair knows how to write characters with spark and heart, and this one’s no exception. It’s fun, flirty, and full of feels. If you love a good slow-burn that melts into full-on swoon, add this one to your list. 💞🔥

I love an enemies to lovers book and the blurb did not disappoint to reflect the passion between the FMC and MMC. I loved the strong FMC and her emotions and felt an easy connection to her that drew me in. This book would be an amazing read for enemies to lovers fans while i did only rate it a 3 stars I did enjoy reading it.

First off: There are TOO MANY BOOKS WITH THIS TITLE. When I type this book into Goodreads, six pop up with identical titles. Honestly, this was the first thing that put me off with this book. I don't want to read the same story over and over again by different artists. I want to find unique storylines, and this book title made me certain that this was not unique.

I was right. It wasn't unique. I felt like I read this book a dozen times before by different artists. However, it was still cute. It's an easy read and easily bingeable. Yet, it is NOT enemies-to-lovers despite the book's claims. They are annoyed with each other at best.

3.5 stars rounded up.
A fun easy palette cleanser with some fluffy, sexy moments, but god-damn, I've been had by the third act breakup again.
I liked the setting and premise of this book (love an enemies-lovers) and it had some really nice, wholesome moments.
Summer grew on me, She was a push over at first and eventually found her stance. I found the premise of a family holiday and games on the unbelievable/ childish side but if that's your vibe then you'll enjoy.
Thanks Arc for the book in exchange for my honest review.

A small town, hate to love, opposites attract story. Cute, light, beach read. Summer is the family people pleaser and is constantly in her sister's shadow. She wants to live her life, make her romance bookstore a success and maybe, just maybe find love. At every step of the way she is undermined by her golden child sister and the very handsome, but very horrible Wes Kingston who believes in money money and more money and taking down anyone who gets in his way. Lots of push and pull that leads exactly where we knew it would. This one was in my opinion, formulaic, obvious, not terribly believable. I didn’t find there to be much spark between the two MC’s.

I would read anything Marina writes, I love her way of writing so much! FIVE STARS!

-Enemies To Lovers
-Forced Proximity
-Grumpy/Sunshine

The main characters of this book were my absolute favorite especially because hey they are enemies at the start. The banter is spot on in this book and it had me giggling every few moments, even if it was her twists on describing everything going on in Summer's life. The meet-cute turned nightmare at the beginning of this story had me absolutely cracking up so just note that it only gets better from there! But I loved how it kind of set things in play for Summer meeting Wes (yes enemies turned lovers). The writing is so rom-com like that you could picture it all happening right in front of you on a tv screen. It is definitely a GREAT book to read!

This book had a really interesting premise. An indie romance bookstore owner battling against a corporate millionaire, which seems like the beginning of the BEST enemy to lovers story. I AM SO HERE FOR THIS.
However, I found myself struggling to get through this at times. It needed more angst, more confused pining for each other, more tension and spice. It was silly, cute and just seemed more juvenile to me.
So overall, I would definitely recommend this book for a light-hearted, FUN read. Nothing too serious, just here for vibes kind of rec.

I do appreciate the opportunity to read this ARC. Thank you so much <3

This one was a pretty cute read. The whole beach house and bookstore rivals thing was a fun mix. I liked Summer a lot, she was strong, and a little anxious. I didn’t fully connect with Wes though, he felt kinda bland to me. Not super memorable. Still, it was quick, easy to get through, and had that light romantic comedy vibe. Not perfect, but definitely enjoyable. Perfect for a chill weekend read.
Thank you so much to the author and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book early. I’m sharing my thoughts voluntarily and with genuine appreciation

Okay this one was cool. the FMC is fun, the romance is sizzling, and the plot is cool. the weakest point is Wes, the MMC, who feels a bit boring, with the only change from a stereotypical MMC is his tendency to call her love. 4 stars. tysm for the arc.

Overall I liked this book - I did feel like it got off to a very slow start, and was hard to get into the story and characters at first. I thought it picked up when Summer and her family went to their cottage getaway - I think things got interesting with family and angsty boy drama at this point. I liked the interactions between the main characters and I thought their relationship had a good buildup. However, some of the secondary characters were less likeable and made the story drag in parts. The trope of enemies to lovers was fun and the banter was good. The book store theme was also cute. A fun read overall.

This book follows two bookstore owners who are rivals but there is intense chemistry brewing between them. I really enjoyed this book and it was just everything a book lover wants. I liked the storyline and seeing how all the small details connect in this book. Usually something is missing when there’s so much going on but the author made sure to address those. I liked the different conflicts in this book which made the story entertaining and hard to put down. There were so many cute and heartfelt moments that I wish I was in the FMC’s shoes. This book is told from both Summer and Wes’ pov.

Summer is the FMC who is trying to save her bookstore but a big bookstore is coming in with a grumpy owner. I loved her character and seeing her find her true love. She develops and begins to become more confident which I loved. Then we have Wes who has always been alone and he’s only there because of the will. I loved his character and seeing him find love with both Summer and his brother. We do have many side characters in this book but it’s mainly Summer’s family who I love ( except Autumn because girl you’re a twin). The romance is enemies to lovers and forced proximity with some others thrown in like one bed. The romance is steamy and there is strong chemistry which I enjoyed.

The ending was well done and I love how the MCs ended up. This was such a cute story and I wouldn’t change anything about it. I am excited to read more of Adair’s work in the future because so far I am loving it. I recommend checking this out if you need a cute, fast paced story.

*this arc was sent to me by the publisher to give an honest review in return*

La premisa de Love to Hate You me encantó de entrada: una librería romántica independiente enfrentándose a una gran cadena comercial, con enemistad y tensión que deriva, claro, en romance. Tenía todos los ingredientes para ser una lectura divertida y entrañable… pero lamentablemente no terminó de funcionar para mí.

El arranque fue bastante flojo. A las pocas páginas ya me encontraba luchando con una sobrecarga de clichés y frases hechas. Los personajes al principio se sentían más como estereotipos que como personas reales: ella, la soñadora empedernida; él, el empresario frío con un pasado vulnerable. A pesar de eso, decidí seguir, y la parte intermedia me resultó más llevadera. La relación entre Summer y Wes empieza a mostrar algo de profundidad, y la dinámica de “enemigos a algo más” se vuelve más creíble.

Me gustó el toque británico de Wes y cómo Summer lleva el corazón en la manga, pero no pude evitar sentir que muchas escenas estaban escritas con piloto automático, buscando reproducir esa fórmula de comedia romántica sin mucho contenido propio. La parte de las vacaciones familiares con juegos y tradiciones me resultó particularmente infantil y poco creíble para adultos.

Y cuando ya pensaba que el libro había encontrado cierto ritmo, llega el clásico conflicto de último momento que separa a los protagonistas. Fue tan forzado que me sacó completamente de la historia. Lo sentí innecesario, como si la autora simplemente siguiera una lista de “momentos obligatorios” del género.

En definitiva, no fue una mala lectura, pero tampoco una que recomendaría si buscás una comedia romántica con algo de sustancia. Puede funcionar como lectura ligera de verano o audiolibro para pasar el rato, pero no esperes mucha profundidad ni originalidad. Ideal para quienes disfrutan lo predecible y reconfortante, aunque yo me quedé con ganas de más.

I did enjoy the you’ve got mail aspect of this story and the cute French bulldog. But I couldn’t stand the heroine. Why does it seem like almost every rom com right has a whinny heroine who pretty much takes the whole book to warm up to.’

This was a cute, easy read that read like a Hallmark movie (which makes total sense, as some of the author's other books have actually been turned into legit Hallmark channel movies).

I actually plan to reread this when it's something I'm itching to read (I am a total mood reader) and I hope to enjoy it more when I'm in the right headspace for it.

Thank you to Net Galley and 8th Note Press for the eARC opportunity! All opinions expressed are entirely my own.

the h runs a small bookstore i her town, specializing in romances. The H is opening a huge chain bookstore next door to hers. they start out as enemies but develop an ARC from Net Galley