I've been lucky enough to read multiple advance reader copies of Katherine Center's books, and I feel that she continues to get better and better with each read. The "Love Haters" is no exception. It had everything I wanted in a romcom: quirky and lovable characters, a descriptive setting, some angsty drama, and plenty of relatable moments. I was also lucky enough to go to one of Katherine Center's book tour dates, where she gave a detailed description of all the love portrayed in this book, from romantic to familial to pet love; this book had it all. Not to mention the thoroughly researched experience of working with the National Guard to learn more about the character that would shape Hutch. All in all, a great read from Katherine Center!

sadly not my favorite of hers- just couldn’t get into any of the characters and story line. Missing the romance in this one. Will I give center another chance? Yes

The Love Haters by Katherine Center is a beautifully written contemporary romance that kept me hooked from beginning to end. Katie Vaughn, a video producer hiding the fact she can’t swim, takes on a risky assignment profiling rugged Coast Guard rescue swimmer Tom “Hutch” Hutcheson—and quickly finds herself tangled in lies, fears, and unexpected feelings. Set in sunny Key West with Hutch’s lovable Great Dane stealing scenes, the story explores self-acceptance, complicated family ties, and learning to love. This is the second Katherine Center book I’ve read, and it was just as engaging and heartfelt as the first.

This was such a fun read. I really enjoyed the characters and I always love this authors writing because it’s so fun & funny

The Love Haters by Katherine Center was not my first book by this author, but it’s the latest book of hers that I absolutely loved! From the very first chapter, the story hooked me with its warmth, wit, and heart. The characters felt so real and endearing that I didn’t want the book to end. It’s a story you can just get lost in and time races by while you are reading. Katie’s store is so endearing and had me rooting for me the whole way through. This was such a fun, feel-good read that still carried plenty of depth, and it’s left me eager to dive into more of her work. I can’t wait to see what Katherine Center writes next!

I am torn because on the one hand this book had som many lines that really stuck with me and honestly helped me (the ones about being brave and what life is for specifically) but then other parts just fell kind of flat. The last 40% crammed a lot in and then I felt like we didn’t really get a pay off of the main couple together. But still very cute and light and profound.

I really wanted to like this book, but this was just not it. It was my first Katherine Center book, and I know this one is pretty different than her others, it just missed the mark completely for me. I liked the first 100 pages or so, but after that it just kept getting more and more unrealistic. The romance wasn’t a main subject, so the romance felt forced and unrealistic. There wasn’t much slow burn or build up, so it almost made it feel too convenient for the plot. I liked the idea that body image issues could be discussed, but again it was far too unrealistic and almost felt silly in the way it was brought into the book. I think the idea of this plot was great, but unfortunately the execution was not quite there.

I actually liked the coast guard aspect of the story, it was an interesting piece and I enjoyed it! I for sure will be reading other books by Katherine Center, but this book was just not for me.

A cute rom-com. Nothing groundbreaking. I found the FMC to be a bit irritating, but I was generally able to get past it & enjoy the story. Not my favorite from this author but not my least favorite either! Would recommend for a cute/easy summer read

I hate to leave a negative review, but this wasn’t Katherine Center’s best book. Overall the plot and characters just fell flat. She has many other amazing books, here’s hoping her next one is a hit!

If there is one thing about me, I love a Katherine Center rom-com. This story really is "There's a thin line between love and love-hating" to a T. I thoroughly enjoyed the coast guard rescue swimmer aspect and the relationship between the two characters.

My only complaint is the way Katie's body image issues were handled. She had an eating disorder. Plain and simple. And Center never addressed that. It left me feeling icky.

Another lovely read by Katherine Center!! While this didn’t top The Bodyguards or The Rom-Commers, it was still a great summer read!! If you enjoyed “The Reality of Everything” by Rebecca Yarros but thought it was too spicy - this is the perfect book for you!

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im sorry, i just couldn't get into it. nothing about this book was grabbing my attention and did not like the main characters.

I always look forward to a new Katherine Center book and this did not disappoint! It was charming and heartwarming with an endearing cast of characters. The setting was perfect and made me want to take another vacation there. I also enjoyed learning more about the Coast Guard. It is a perfect beach read or anytime read. I switched between the book and audiobook. Patti Murin did a great job with the narration.

Katherine Center never disappoints. Again, I loved this read. The characters were lovable and you rooted for them, even when you thought they might not end up together. The writing was crisp and clever. I love the research Center does to create such rich stories. The whole read just felt like I was sitting in a bright colored float at the pool and basking in the sunshine. The drama was rich, and I can’t wait for Center’s next novel.

Katherine Center scores a W with every book she writes. She manages to hit every emotion- I smile, I swoon, I gasp, I giggle, I roll my eyes, then I swoon some more. I'm having a big Glen Powell moment, so I pictured his abs on Hutch's body. What. A. Hunk. I absolutely loved Rue, Hutch’s quirky aunt. She is my bright, fun, color-loving spirit animal. I loved how she turned Katie from drab, black, shell of herself into a vibrant, open character. George Bailey and his toads truly stole the show though.

While this book wasn't my favorite of everything the author has written, I still breezed through the book with a smile on my face. The colorful Key West backdrop helped, too!

unfortunately I don't feel comfortable reading The Love Haters. I've seen mixed reviews since its publication and while I love the authors previous books. I've seen that this book has a main character with an eating disorder and it's not appropriately addressed. Thank you for the opportunity to read this book.

Once again Katherine Center just punches you in the face with an amazing love story that is as much about loving yourself as it is about loving someone else. I couldn't imagine a better book to read at the time that I did. The body positivity messages and embracing yourself for where you are and who you are were just what I needed as my body changed with pregnancy. I loved everything about the main characters and the audio was to die for. There was a little bit of everything and I loved it so much. Katherine Center made me a romance reader and keeps showing me why it is the best.

Completely binge worthy. I picked this up intending to read a few chapters and ended up blowing through the whole book in one sitting. I laughed, I gasped, and yes, I maybe cried a little. It had all the highs and lows I crave in a story, and I’m still reeling from it.

Man, I loved this. I loved everything about it. I felt like I was Katie while I was reading this book and there was no way to turn it off until I finished. Katherine Center is very quickly becoming one of my all time favorite authors. She writes romance like no other and, its crazy but, with her books, I dont even care about the spicy scenes. It's always about the way she can just make you feel things.

The Love Haters has Katherine Center’s signature warmth and charm, but this one didn’t resonate with me as much as her others. While the writing is engaging and the premise had promise, the story and characters didn’t feel entirely real, which kept me from fully connecting. There were still sweet moments and glimpses of Center’s talent for capturing emotion, but overall this one fell a little flat for me. Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.