The hating game

'The next Sophie Kinsella.' Bustle'Charming, self-deprecating, quick-witted and funny.' The New York TimesNEMESIS (n) 1) An opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome2) A person's undoing3) Joshua TemplemanLucy Hutton, professional 'nice girl', prides herself on being loved by everyone at work - except for imposing, impeccably attired Joshua Templeman.

Trapped together in the world's shiniest shared office, they've become entrenched in an addictive rivalry.

There's the Staring Game, The Mirror Game, The HR Game.

Lucy can't let Joshua beat her at anything, especially when a huge promotion comes up for grabs.

This is her chance to finally get the better of the man she can't seem to get out of her office, or her head.

If Lucy wins, she'll be Joshua's boss. If she loses, she'll resign. The race is on - and the real games have only just begun... 'A brilliant, biting, hilarious new voice. The Hating Game will take the romcom world by storm.

One of the best I've read, ever.' Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author'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'Deliciously fun and super sexy, Sally Thorne's The Hating Game stole my life for two days.

I couldn't put it down until Lucy and Josh's all-consuming hateship changed into a tentative friendship and then a juicy, tender, adorable love.' Valerie Frankel, bestselling author of Four of a Kind'Funny, smart, fresh, and thoroughly enjoyable from the first delicious page to the last.

I highly recommend.' Susan Elizabeth Phillips