Better Hate than Never was an opposites attract, enemies to lovers romance. I absolutely loved the first book in this series, Two Wrongs Make a Right, and couldn’t wait to dive into this one. Yet from those first few pages, I was never able to connect to any of the characters. There was fabulous banter. There was representation for mental health and chronic illness. Christopher’s thoughts could be so hilarious whereas Kate’s will tug on your heart. Yet from that first page to the last, I just couldn’t click. And for me to fully love and invest myself emotionally in a book, I have to make that connection. So while this one didn’t work for me, I have a feeling so many others will fall in love with this story!

A childhood enemies to lovers slow burn romance and modern reimagining of The Taming of the Shrew.

Better Hate Than Never is book 2 in The Wilmot Sisters series. Kate Wilmot and Christopher Petruchio may have lived next door to each other since childhood but they have always been enemies, despite Christopher practically being one of the Wilmot family. It's no secret that I adore Chloe Liese's books and her neurodivergent characters. Add in some sizzling chemistry with an enemies to lovers trope and l've got myself a romance winner.

That saying there’s a thin line between love and hate is absolutely apparent in the sizzling back & forth between Kate and Christopher. They are opposites, seemingly always at odds with each other but of course there is much more simmering beneath the surface aside from animosity and undeniable sexual attraction. They way these two push and challenge each other was everything. I adored Kate’s sense of independence and her desire to be loved and accepted for who she was.

As always adored the rep Chloe naturally weaves into her characters - chronic migraines, ADHD, mental health & therapy. I could have done without Christopher being a manwhore, I actually felt like the angle wasn’t needed and detracted a bit from their story but I’m assuming it was another way to show how opposite they were from each other. I just feel like this is so overused in romance.

Can’t wait to finally get Juliet’s story - this heartbroken Wilmot sister deserves her HEA.

Thank you so much to Berkley and NetGalley for this ARC.

The day Chloe Liese stops writing romance is the day I will jump into a black hole. 

Is it fair to say this is by far her hottest book? I could not stop blushing at some of the Kate and Christopher scenes; the chemistry was INTENSE.

Also, it is not surprising that the mental health representation as well as the consent check-in were perfect. The way Chloe continually writes about heartfelt, clever, and loving relationships is truly amazing.

Bonus: We got to see a bit of Bea and Jamie!

Excited to see her tackle on my favorite Shakespeare’s play next.

Better Hate Than Never by Chloe Liese is a 5 out of 5 stars heartwarming, hopeful & empowering spicy romance with all the best fall vibes & the most beautiful enemies to lovers of childhood family friends you could ever dream of.
This is book #2 in The Wilmot Sisters series, but can easily be read as a standalone. It also has phenomenal disability representation with a heroine with ADHD & a hero with chronic migraines. As someone that has both of these things, I was ecstatic to feel seen as everyone should & I also was thankful it showed them realistically & well.

Better Hate Than Never is perfect if you love…
🧡Enemies to Lovers
🧡Disability Rep. (Chronic Migraines & ADHD)
🧡Fall Vibes
🧡Dual POV
🧡Reimagining of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew
🧡Nods to 10 Things I Hate About You

This hero. This man. His values. His everything. Insert absolute swoon over here. Obviously, he’s matched with such an equally badass person that I was grinning & laughing throughout. Then, throw in the fact there’s the coziness of fall along with an epic tango dance & even, an action-packed paintball game & you can’t help but be highly entertained. I appreciated the characters’ growth, empathetic understanding as well as the personally opening up they both did.

I also was able to listen to the audiobook of this one & oh my word, it was outstanding. The two narrators both were so incredible! Thanks to my ADHD, I listened at 2x & it was perfect.

If anyone is looking for swoon-worthy romance to make your heart melt like the glaze on an apple cider doughnut, look no further than Better Hate Than Never!

Massive thanks to Berkley Publishing & PRH Audio for the gifted copies, which I voluntarily read & reviewed.

"Better Hate than Never" by Chloe Liese is an absolute delight, deserving a full 5 stars! This modern-day retelling of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" had me completely enchanted from start to finish.

Katerina Wilmot and Christopher Petruchio's childhood rivalry is the perfect recipe for a heartwarming love story. Chloe Liese captures their fiery banter and animosity brilliantly, and when Kate makes a surprise visit home, their sparks reignite into a passionate blaze. Their chemistry is electric, and their interactions are filled with witty and humorous moments.

One of the standout features of this book is the inclusion of Christopher's migraine condition. As a fellow migraine sufferer, I appreciated the author's portrayal of characters with chronic conditions and neurodiversity, adding depth and authenticity to the story.

As Kate and Christopher's journey unfolds, it's clear that their love-hate dynamic is anything but ordinary. Their friends and families urge them to find peace, but Christopher is determined to mend fences. The gradual shift from rivalry to romance is tenderly portrayed, and Kate's guarded heart adds a layer of emotional depth to their relationship.

When their desires finally give way to deeper feelings, Kate and Christopher face a crucial decision: Is it better to hate than to risk their hearts, or have they unknowingly given their hearts away already? This theme resonates profoundly throughout the story, making it a heartwarming exploration of love's transformative power.

Chloe Liese's writing is engaging and emotionally resonant, with a perfect blend of heartfelt moments and humor. "Better Hate than Never" is a love story that reminds us that sometimes, the most passionate connections are born out of rivalry and misunderstandings.

In the end, "Better Hate than Never" is a heartwarming and enchanting romance that will leave you with a big smile on your face. It's a modern twist on a classic tale that explores the magic of love and self-discovery. Chloe Liese has crafted a truly delightful story that will fill your heart with warmth and joy.

The fall vibes were delicious and the slow burn was burnin'! Not only did we get some great new characters, but I was so happy to get so much of Jamie and Bea in this story too! I missed those babies 🥹

Kate is a complicated character for me. I found myself sympathizing with her at some points but then rolling my eyes at her the next second. I liked that she had a passion for photography and her mission of showing beauty in everyone through her work was so successful. I also liked the growth I saw in her character throughout the book. She matured a lot throughout the story, and I liked that when the 3rd act conflict hit she didn’t jump to conclusions.

Christopher is down BADDDD for Kate. Like bad bad. He wants her and has wanted her for so long and he’s willing to do anything possible to make her see that he’s all in. He’s sittin there with his sleeves rolled up making homemade pasta. buying her flowers and delicious fall treats!! And he listens?? Oh yeah, he’s definitely written by a woman.

Thanks to @netgalley @berkleyromance and Chloe Liese for the ARC!

This book contains:
-one of my favorite Chloe Liese couples of all time
-the most tender, well-written sex scene (sequence?) I've ever read
-some of the best ADHD and demisexual rep I've experienced
-CARETAKING TROPE!!
-a Shakespeare/10 Things I Hate About You retelling I genuinely felt like paid homage to the inspiration while still being unique

I usually don't love retellings because the connection is either nonexistent or the author leans way too much on the original work. I was also a bit apprehensive going into this since it's enemies to lovers again, same as Two Wrongs Make a Right. However, BETTER HATE was more successful and enjoyable, no offense to Bea and Jamie. Kate and Christopher were two of my favorite side characters in the first book, and they are the far superior couple.

"If I’ve learned anything by living in places whose culture and language aren’t mine, it’s that differences don’t have to hold people at a distance if we’re willing to try to understand each other. Our similarities are much vaster than what sets us apart—we just have to want to see them."


Okay, but that sex scene? I read it on an airplane (because that always happens to me now) and it's several chapters long, but it's also so fast-paced and gripping, but not in the ways you'd expect. It felt like I was *there* with them, for every tender, sensitive, realistic, awkward moment. This perfectly illustrates why I hate that the words "smut" and "romance genre" have become so interchangeable. There is nothing smutty about the sex in this book. Kate is demisexual and inexperienced. Christopher has never had a real connection with any woman he's been with. Their moment takes so long and is so drawn out because it is a pivotal moment for both of them as people and also their relationship with each other.

And I personally much prefer that type of romance novel. Smut has a time and place, and it's not my preference 9 out of 10 times. Chloe Liese is out here reminding us that books can be grounded in realism while still being escapist and swoony.

CW: chronic migraines (not very detailed portrayal on page), loss of a parent, shoulder injury (occurs before the story starts)

Along with the fantastic disability representation (ADHD, migraines), there's a six-year age gap, and Christopher grew up with the Wilmot sisters, so Kate and Christopher have known each other a very long time. They're definitely not friends when the story begins, but they have a long history that isn't always pleasant. Their communication and how they don't save all their issues for the third act conflict is another Chloe Liese trademark, and these two executed it perfectly.

Speaking of third act conflict... this book doesn't really have it? And when it does happen it's literally right before the book ends. This is an actual text I sent my best friend:

Me, at 94%: oh yay no third act breakup!!
Chloe Liese at 95%: bitch u thought

I am not a third act conflict hater, but I do think they need to be thoughtfully crafted for the relationship and not just thrown in to match the romcom beats, and once again, Chloe pulls it off.

A few other random things:
-first time the method of birth control used is the birth control shot!
-this book doesn't work super well as a stand-alone since the recap at the beginning completely spoils the entire third-act conflict of book one
-the STEAMIEST kissing scenes ever written on this planet I swear to god

TWO WRONGS didn't wow me, but it's okay, but BETTER HATE blew me out of the water and straight to the stage where I want a boyfriend again.

Rep: demisexual main character with ADHD, chronically ill main character (migraines), wlw side couple, side gay couple

Katerina and Christopher shared a back yard as kids. They met when Katerina was placed in Christophers arms as a child. But growing up, and in their adult lives, they’ve always butted heads. Christopher has always been close to Katerina’s family, and when they beg him to be nice to her he begins to see things in a different light. Finally, his walls come down and he begins to try to make peace and get to know her better. When they come together for a kiss, fireworks go off and they begin to wonder how deep their feelings really go.

This was such a fun enemies to lovers. Enemies to lovers isn’t always a trope that works for me, I tend to lean towards friends to lovers, but in this case it really well. This was a touch of friends to lovers since the characters knew each other their entire lives – this type of relationship is what draws me towards friends to lovers. I really enjoyed both main characters and their different points of view. It was also nice to not only get neurodivergent rep, but also silent chronic illness rep (migraines). I really enjoyed how well the author did at portraying both. I also loved the little quirks each character had, I too love pumpkin everything like Katerina and it was just a fun connection.

Thank you to the publisher Berkley Publishing, @berkleypub, and Netgalley @netgalley for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

If you are looking for a refreshingly delightful rom-com then I urge you to check this one out October 10th. It would be perfect snuggled under a blanket with your beverage of choice.

Chloe Liese can literally do no wrong is a phrase I think I've said over five times now. Her characters feel so incredibly realistic and so does the love between the characters. I am also a sufferer of severe migraines like Christopher and I feel like Liese really depicted what it is like living with them extremely well. I really loved Christopher and Kate despite not really loving the childhood friend trope all that often. I could see a lot of myself in Kate as well and she was like a breath of fresh air when it comes to leading ladies. I am so excited for the next book in this series! Thank you to Chloe Liese, Berkley, and for Netgalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Nothing pains me more than not LOVING a book by one of my favs 🥲 but I gotta be honest!!

✨childhood enemies to lovers
✨demisexuality, chronic migraines, ADHD rep
✨second in series
✨NO third act breakup 👏
✨two people working through their own problems individually + together??
✨funny scenes + banter!!
✨Taming of the Shrew retelling
✨mid-level steamy! 🔥

I did LIKE this but it didn’t hit me the same way as Chloe’s books normally do. I didn’t feel a lot happened, I don’t really like the whole “I banged all these girls to forget about you” plot device, and I don’t necessarily believe you go from a virgin to 10 orgasms in ONE night?? But I digress!!

Still good + great on audio 🫶

<b>"Because I have loved you a hundred different ways for so long I don't know when loving you began, just that I haven't spent nearly enough of my life making sure you know it." </b>

Kate & Christopher. Katydid & Topher Gopher. I adore them. Unimaginably tender. Mushy warmth will flood your heart. The love confession is top tier! I have a weakness for Chloe Liese books. Like no words does her loveliness justice. 10/10 will read again!

✨THINGS AND STUFF✨
-dual pov
-guy next door
-loathe to love
-opposites attract
-adhd & chronic migraines rep
-tacos & tangos
-peace, love, & paintball
-cinnamon rolls & flowers
-it’s always been you
-roses, dahlias, delphiniums
-#IsThisAKissingBook: open door. “Bending, I kiss her shoulder. "You have to take better care of yourself, Katerina.”

Thank you Berkley Romance for the advanced copy! #berkleypartner

Song: You and I by Johnnyswim

Better Hate than Never is not only a perfect autumn book, it is also a perfect rendition of childhood enemies to lovers. There is true animosity between Kate and Christopher that makes the tension between them SO HOT. I was begging them to touch on every page.

Their relationship is a slow burn and every intimate moment between them is so worth the wait. Every time Christopher and Kate fantasized about each other had me screaming. And who knew making homemade ravioli could be so steamy?

One of my favorite movies is 10 Things I Hate About You and BHTN has many parallels to this movie (there a paintball scene, friends) since they are both retellings of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew and it does not disappoint.

The representation, like every Chloe Liese book, is fantastic. Kate has ADHD and is demisexual and Christopher has chronic migraines. Both MCs were so accepting and fought to take care of each other in ways that would support the other. Kate and Christopher, you have my whole heart.

This book comes out TOMORROW and I truly can’t wait for you to meet them 💕

Thanks to Chloe, Berkley, Netgalley, and the #joyfulchaosbookclub for the ARC!

This was fantastic. It was everything I was hoping it would be and more, and I honestly wish more people knew about Chloe Liese because so far she hasn't missed. This was just absolutely delightful and I loved pretty much everything about it. Characters? Check. Kate and Christopher were wonderful and I would die for them. Banter? Absolutely. I loved it so much; this is what all enemies to lovers (although I'm not 100% sure I would really call them "enemies", more like antagonists) should strive for. Steamy scenes? Chef's kiss. Representation? Perfect. And even better there was no third-act break up. There could have been, but instead you know what the characters did? They talked about it like two adult people in a relationship should! What a crazy idea. I think the only thing here that was even slightly lacking was plot, but then again it's a romance novel, and thus the plot is driven so much by the characters I'm not even mad. Basically Chloe Liese is amazing and the fact that she isn't bigger in the romance world is a tragedy. I will happily recommend this to anyone who will listen (and probably even to a few people who won't) and I'll be eagerly awaiting the next book in the series. Liese somehow manages to handle heavy, important topics with grace while showing that these things don't make you unlovable. I'm so glad some of her self-published stuff is going to be published traditionally, and I'll be eagerly awaiting the moment when I can add them to my physical collection of her books as well. If for some reason you're a romance reader and you haven't read Chloe Liese my question to you is "what are you even waiting for?" GO DO IT NOW!

No one is more surprised than me that I didn't like this book. I was fully expecting a light, entertaining, modern retelling of a Shakespeare classic based on the work of Chloe Liese's I've read in the past. Instead, I was forcing myself to push through this 400 page book over a three day period in the hopes that there would be something salvageable by the end. I'm a big fan of the enemies to lovers trope, but the hate dynamic between Christopher and Kate was essentially based on unwanted attraction and non-communication. The explanation behind their rivalry did not make sense, nor was it filled with enjoyable sexual tension.

Christopher lost his parents at a young age, and afterwards was welcomed into Kate's family as an honorary member. He and Kate grew up along side one another, and she was like an annoying, bratty younger sister for all intents and purposes. That all changed when she got to her teen years and he started developing an unwanted attraction towards her. Why? Because her outward appearance matured? Is there more than that, because if so, I'm missing it. The backstory to their rivalry is poorly explained and unrealistic. They hate each other, say rude and deliberately harmful things to each other, and everyone around them just accepts this as the norm and doesn't question it. I'm told to believe that his unrequited feelings for her make him lash out at her as if he's pulling the pigtails of the girl at school that he likes? From the few reviews I've read, people mostly seem to be ganging up on Christopher for his behavior, but Kate is no saint either. In the first chapter, she stomped her foot like a bratty child while insisting that she's not a child in need of a babysitter. All because he wanted to walk with her a few blocks to her house as a safety precaution. After all, a woman was mugged nearby recently.

“Christopher.” I stomp my foot. “I’m twenty-seven. I don’t need to be babysat.”

She repeatedly calls him a "soulless capitalist" (though has no problem working for his "evil" company when he offers her a much needed job), shames him for eating meat and celebrating Thanksgiving (even though they are celebrating it with her entire family), and berates him for intervening to protect her when she's aggressively arguing with a guy during a game of paint ball.

“Gee, I wonder why men keep acting like vile creatures,” I hiss-whisper. “Oh wait, I don’t wonder—I know it’s because other men enable them. You should’ve been telling him to shut the hell up and exactly why what he said was offensive; instead, you’re corralling me.”

Instead of, I don't know...realizing that he was just looking out for her safety, she said he should have bit the guy's head off and escalated the situation to save her feminine ego.

These two characters were like nails on a chalkboard. A hair in your mashed potatoes. A scratchy tag on your shirt rubbing the back of your neck. Almost every time they spoke, their infractions kept piling up, and yet I kept telling myself they would live up to the potential that drew me in in the first place. So I ignored all of the hypocritical, rude, annoying, illogical behavior and continued. At 80% in the book I literally could not take another word of dialogue between these two. If you can't force yourself through the last 20% of a book, there's a serious problem. I have no doubt that I'm in the minority with my opinions, so my issues may not be yours.

Better Hate Than Never was such a swoony, fall-themed romance! I loved so much about this one, and now I can’t wait to go back to the first book in the Wilmot sisters series, Two Wrongs Make a Right.

Here are some reading vibes/things I loved:
-Childhood enemies to lovers
-Taming of the Shrew meets 10 Things I Hate About You
-the representation! (Demisexuality, chronic migraine sufferer)
-such a diverse cast of side characters. Loved reading about them!
-the communication & conversations about consent were amazing to see
-the angstiest tango I’ve ever read & an epic paintball scene
-so many feminist, girl power moments
-no third act breakup!
-lots of great banter & steam (especially the long scene around 80%)

The one thing I didn’t love was how certain political views were woven in, and at times I felt like it came on strong, which is why this does not get the full 5 stars. I loved the romance though, and Christopher was such a kind, gentle, understanding hero! I love Chloe’s books and the messages of self-love despite the things that make you feel different from everyone else are so uplifting and powerful.

Liese fan here, and this book did not disappoint.

Christopher has a found family in his nemesis home after his parents death. Kate travels for work and is FINALLY able to come home for the holidays after losing her job. This is the opportunity for her to figure out life. Christopher and Kate have a mutual hate for each other.

These enemies slowly take the time to identify what’s not working and how they move forward to fix their relationship but along the way feelings bubble-up.

This is a mature, adult romance with communication and consent told in dual POV. The banter and family are wonderful additions to this story.

Thank you Berkley for the complimentary copy.

4.25 stars!! Chloe Liese has never failed me and this book felt like a warm cozy fall hug and I adored every minute of it!

This is a loose retelling of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew
(or if you're more familiar with the movie 10 things I hate about you). That is my fav shakespeare play so I knew I'd immediately love this.

Kate & Christopher use roasting each other as their love language and the banter in this was A+!! It did take me a bit to warm up to Christopher and how he treated Kat but once he realized what he was doing, and then spent the whole book making it up to her and essentially grovelling, I really started to like him and see his side of things. Kate, for a lack of a better word is described as a "hot mess" but she's also so relatable and struggles with ADHD in a way that makes me feel seen! I loved her as a heroine and really loved their relationship. There is lots of tender caretaking moments which were my absolute fav!!

I wish we got to see more of their life together outside of the bubble they created. We didn't really get to see them tell their family they were together and I wanted to see more of that! There was a few things I wish we got more clarification of towards the end like how Kate was moving forward in her career, and if they were officially living together etc.

Besides that, I LOVED this book and CANNOT wait to read Juliet's story!!

Thanks NetGalley & Berkley for the ARC <3

I sometimes have a hard time putting into words what makes a book so special, but in this case, I know exactly what I loved about this story: it felt like a hug, coming home for a long vacation, and what it feels like to be seen/understood/cared for, for exactly who you are.

I initially was a little hesitant about this enemies-to-lovers, childhood friends, next-door-neighbor, sisters'-best-friend story between Kate and Christopher. I liked Christopher from book one, because he was truly a good friend to the twins. Kate's character blows in from abroad and I'm just not sold on her. She's kind of off-putting and abrasive. But I fell in love with her the minute her character became the main character in this story. She's misunderstood. She's lonely. She loves her life of adventure but also feels like it doesn't matter if she's home or not. She's got ADHD and she struggles to operate "normally" in a world that's only set up for "normal," and that pisses me off so much because I understand. I have my moments in my very standard, semi-small corporate office, that I just feel like I don't fit. Things feel too tight or too warm or too big or too small or too left or too normal for everyone except me, and I hate having to ask for something special because of ME not fitting into whatever the mold is. But it's taken me conversations and caring people in my life to realize it's okay to ask for what I need, that it isn't an inconvenience, that I'm not ruining things, and I don't have to avoid in order to participate at something my way. And for those reasons, I want to thank Chloe for writing Kate.

AT THE SAME TIME, Christopher suffers from migraines, which I have struggled with since puberty (sometimes missing 3-4 days every time I got my period because the pain was unmanageable and I'd be at home throwing up for days on end while my friends just got to have the "normal" period symptoms). While Christopher's migraines are not hormonal related like mine, it was so important to me to see a character like Christopher, who misses out on things or makes a hasty exit from an event or hesitates to say yes to things because he doesn't know how he'll be feeling. And he ALSO feels misunderstood with this challenge. I particularly loved how Chloe had Christopher and Kate talk about all of the "things" Christopher could be doing to help his migraines. I've heard it all. We all have our own unique fixes, but sometimes the ONLY fix is water and rest, which requires time. We aren't all gifted with jobs where time is easily accessible. I'm lucky to have landed with a company that believes in wellness, just like Christopher has set up his company.

Outside of these wonderful, diverse parts of these characters, I give this book a 4.5 star rating. I loved Jamie and Bea, and Christopher and Kate are no different. They're people. They have hard days. They learn to communicate. I loved the bickering, the history between these characters, and the adventures they go on together. I love how Christopher cares for Kate in such a loving way (at first from the very outside, then from as close as he can get). It was spicy. There was some sweetness, but only what felt right for the characters. There were a lot of discussions, which I appreciate because it felt very organic to how relationships should take shape. I just love reading about characters who respect each other's boundaries and needs. I love how Chloe's stories normalize a lot of things that we need to be talking about more, and they help me to understand people in a different light. I love that I learn things from these characters that I can apply in my own life. And I love that this book helped me to see myself within the pages and characters that made me feel more seen/heard/understood/validated.

Thank you to Chloe, Berkley, and NetGalley for an eARC of this book. These are my honest thoughts!

Chloe Liese’s books always leave me feeling not only warm and fuzzy and happy, but better and more accepting about myself, and this one is no different.

Kate has come back from traveling a bit injured and a lot broke. She’s burned out.

Her family neighbor Christopher is completely disapproving, as usual. Why can’t she be more responsible? Where has she been for years while he and her family missed her?

Naturally, Kate and Christopher are immediately at each other’s throats.

But do they really hate each other?

This is a late-fall-set romance where Kate has ADHD and Christopher suffers from migraines. And maybe with a little communication and a lot of understanding, these two can move past their squabbling.

From the beginning, their connection was electric. They’re drawn to each other, and have reasons for behaving the way they do.

I love how self-aware and ultimately kind both Kate and Christopher are. Both of them grew so much, and their love for each other? I’m all in for these two.

Bring the bonus content.

This is what you read when you want a book that cares, is filled with heart, and manages to believably shift an enemies-to-lovers in the most satisfying way.

It’s also funny, spicy, and has the best, sweetest supporting characters! I want everyone in this book to be my friend 😅

This author knows how to write peak romance. (I really, really like how the third act is handled here.)

And if you have ADHD like I do, you’ll find yourself relating so much to Kate!

This is one of my top romances for this fall. I highly, highly recommend!

Oh wow! Taming of the Shrew is another one of my favorite Shakespeare plays! I watched the Elizabeth Taylor version with my mom a million times! And I was always Kate in my head.

I love how I always relate to Chloe’s characters! They are so real and they are represented in a raw and beautiful way. Her books always resonate with me so much! Being an Aquarius who suffers from bad migraines, I related to both characters way too much.

Love how I feel like I am there with them and how I can feel their emotions.

I love enemies to lovers! These are childhood enemies to lovers. With major misunderstandings that he had to correct immediately once he realized. Then things moved quickly.

There is also grief and feelings of being left out, both have awful feelings to them. There is open communication in the bedroom which I love. Let's normalize the hero not knowing how to play her like a harp and asking how she likes it. We are not all alike.

Overall, as usual this was a stunner and was the perfect weekend read full of banter, quirkiness, acceptance, chronic illness rep and love.

Read if you love:
✨ Great books
✨ Taming of the Shrew
✨ Rep - migraine, ADHD, autism, anxiety, grief
✨ Enemies to lovers

Thank you berkleyromance for the e-ARC for my honest and voluntary review.