This wasn’t my favorite Katherine Center book. It was OK, a quick read, but it was a bit different from her other works. A lot of focus on body image issues and a romance that was pretty thin, not fully developed.

I didn’t particularly like the main female/male characters, although I loved Rue, The Gals, and George Bailey.

Overall, a decent read, but not my favorite.

I received this book free of charge from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Katherine Center has my heart! "The Rom-Commers" is one of my favorite books, and "The Love Haters" has joined that list as well.

If you are looking for a feel-good, funny, heart-filled romance, this is the book. Katie (FMC) and Hutch (MMC) are easy to adore and their relationship is one you will cheer for. The setting of Key West is dreamy (until the hurricane anyways), and I've added it to my bucket-list of places to travel,

This book is perfection. Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read this ARC.

The Love Haters is just the sweetest story. I love everything Katherine Center writes and this one was definitely no exception. Five stars!

"The Love Haters" by Katherine Center was a well written story. This story takes you on a wheel of emotions from laughing to crying and all the in between.
Katie is sent to cover a video of the coast guard in order to keep her job. Hutch is the coast guard that she is set to feature the video on. Before leaving for the trip Katie is told all things about Hutch by his brother Cole. Turns out none of them are true. As Katie and Hutch spend time together they realize that they like it. When an incident happens to make them question what is really going on things start to decline for both of them. During all of this Katie learns a very important lesson.
I highly recommend this book.

The Love Haters is a fun, feel-good rom-com that follows Katie Vaughn, a video producer with a skeptical view of love, as she’s sent to profile Tom “Hutch” Hutcheson, a heartthrob rescue swimmer in Key West. The twist? She can’t swim and is caught up in a hilarious mess involving her coworker and Hutch’s estranged brother. With a sunny Key West backdrop and plenty of humor and heart, this book is the perfect escape into a world of romance and second chances! This charming story is full of humor, heart, and surprising romance.

My favorite read before was the bodyguard but now it's The love haters. Such a fun and beautifully written book by Katherine Center she never disappoints! I can't wait to get my hands on a physical copy on release day!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the advanced reader’s copy of The Love Haters by Katherine Center. I received this book in exchange for an honest review.

The Love Haters follows Katie, a promotional videographer whose job is on the line due to company downsizing. When a colleague offers her a chance to head to the Florida Keys to shoot a Coast Guard promotional video, she jumps at it—especially when she finds out the star is none other than Pup Daddy Hutch. What unfolds is more than just a romance; it's a heartfelt journey of self-discovery and learning to love oneself.

I’m a little embarrassed to admit this is my first Katherine Center novel. The Rom-Commers has been sitting on my TBR list forever, and thanks to The Love Haters, it just moved to the top. I truly enjoyed this book—even the delightfully cheesy cinematic moments that made me want to roll my eyes (in the best way).

And can we talk about Beanie? Everyone needs a friend like her—someone who shows up in a heartbeat, is always dependable, and isn’t afraid to give you the brutally honest truth no one else will. She was such a standout.

It’s also worth noting that this book touches on body shaming and cyberbullying. If those are triggering topics for you, you may want to proceed with caution.

I loved this book! The journey the fmc experienced with her own body was inspiring. I loved the chemistry between Katie and Hutch too, and read late into the night so I could get to that delicious ending. Thank you for the chance to read this arc! I’m deeply appreciative!!

Katherine Center seems to be getting better and better as a writer. This is a fun summer read with characters that you are rooting for.. I love the banter and the rom-com aspect. I recommend to fans of contemporary romance.

First, thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Katherine Center’s books always make their way to the top of my TBR, and this one did not disappoint.

My first reaction to Katie was frustration. I was frustrated by how much she loathed herself and her body. However, as I continued reading I understood Katie more and loved being able to accompany her on her journey to self-acceptance.

#NetGalleyARC

This was a sweet read about a not so confident girl and a loveable "perfect" guy. At first, I wasn't really sure how the title fit into the story but it all made sense at the end. It made me laugh and cry. The epilogue was alot! I also think this is the 3rd book that I have read recently about being lost at sea!

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Okay, this one should've had some form of a content warning that one of the main struggles for Katie was recovering from an eating disorder and body image issues. And as someone who's recovered from an eating disorder and has very close friends struggling with one it took me by surprise that there was no warning about it.

Yes, this was a fun read and a good way to start getting ready for summer reading with light reading material. But there were parts that felt rushed and like some plot points were missing because of the lack of outer dialogue between all the characters. It did read like a "And that's the story of how I met your Father..." which felt nostalgic to me but to others it might not feel that way.

I do think this one would read better as an audio book as I struggled with envisioning some of the major plot points and bathing suit descriptions. And dare I say that this would be a cute graphic novel if romantic comedies were to become such a thing?

Please please please reconsider books that have eating disorders as part of a main character growth spot or struggle putting a content warning or something in teh book or have the author make a note or something. Please please please.

"It's healing to read stories about healing. It's nourishing to read stories about people finding nourishment. It's life-changing to read stories about people changing their lives."

I totally agree. I have enjoyed this book to the fullest. From the Gottman references, comedic timing, character development, quick wit, all the characters (main and side). Katherine Center always does that so well--reconning with self, family, friends, and finding contentment within yourself. So wholesome without all the excessive spice.

Katie, our enduring main character, has a lot of inner thoughts and voices. She has come a long way but she has been stuck in her negative cycles about her body. She has resorted to hiding and wearing everything black. She has a past and an ex that keeps trying to pull her back in. She finds an opportunity to take a gig in Key West where she is surrounded with everything new. This includes filming a promo video for the US National Coast Guard and just be around really cool heroes.

She didn't know she'd bring all her baggage with her to only be forced to see it through a different and fresh perspective thanks to all the new company she has. I wish we got to see more of Hutch's inner thoughts and more of his character development but he was still so solid. He didn't exactly struggle with his identity as much as other main characters. And that's okay.

"I picked on you like the meanest mean girl in the world. I made you hate yourself. I sucked the joy out of everything--walking down the street, or eating a BLT, or just sitting in the sun. I should have taken you swimming and let you float in the water. I should have let you relax. I should have stood up for you. I should have admired you, and enjoyed you, and kept you company, and celebrated you."

"That's how you fall in love--and stay in love--with anyone, including yourself: see the best in that person and enjoy the hell out of it was often as you can."

YES. Start living the life you can look back and say, "that was a good life." Life is too short to lose sight of these things.

Katie has been unlucky in love and now she has to worry about her job too? When her boss requests for her to take his place to profile his brother the coast guard. But Katie has no idea how to swim but she can't confess that now. How will she juggle interviewing someone who swims in the ocean for a living when she can't even doggy paddle?

This was a unique romcom. How many love interests are coast guards. It was even at times educational. Hutch was very easy to like. He was friendly and confident and honest, and I appreciated that. Katie was easy to relate to as well. She was also friendly and kind.

Hutch and Katie have great chemistry, but then his brother shows up and ruins everything for me. All the lies just felt immature and childish, and I just wanted to get to the HEA.

George Bailey the Great Dane, though, he stole the show!

thank you NetGalley and St Martins Press for the ARC.

I loved this book - the characters, the tropes, the banter, and personalities were all amazing. It was a great break from reality with a cute romance with grumpy(ish) meets sunshine with comedic relief of an eccentric aunt and lovable, clumsy pup.

I devoured this in a day and didn’t want it to end. It was such a cute story. Throughout the book, you are given so many interesting/authentic details that showed how much research went into the characters’ professions and life experiences and dealing with natural disasters.

The FMC deals with body dysmorphia and shares her mental journey throughout the book. It’s filled with self confidence boosters and ways to reframe how you see yourself, your abilities, and your body. I appreciated the complicated relationship with body image being included with relatability and sensitivity.

I look forward to Katherine Center’s new book every year! This one started a little slow for me, but it picked up about half way through and I couldn’t put it down. I’m glad I hung in there because the later half of the book had twists and turns I was not expecting. The chemistry, heart and humor all came together! This book is a great summer read!

Thank you to NetGalley, Katherine Center, and St. Martin’s Press for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was a breezy romcom that made for a quick read. While it wasn’t my favorite Katherine Center novel there is plenty for fans of the genre and Center’s to like. A solid pick if you’re in the mood for something light and amusing!

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

A solid romance story, with a great story line. I have read a couple of Katherine Center novels and enjoyed them! I enjoyed Katie and Hutch, however I didn’t enjoy the constant body image issues…especially since it wasn’t that big of part of the whole story. I felt like more time should have been devoted to developing other characters such as Beanie, and especially Cole. Otherwise it was a great story and had plenty of real life believe-able moments! Overall I give it 4 stars!

The Love Haters by Katherine Center is like a rom-com that snuck into therapy, stole the tissues, and left you grinning. It’s sharp, snappy, and surprisingly tender. It’s perfect for anyone who believes that love is worth the mess!

In The Love Haters, we follow Katie as she is tasked with creating a day-in-the-life video of an internet sensation who is also a member of the Coast Guard. And did I mention he is perfect? Attractive, saves people, saves celebrities' dogs, and is all around a great guy? But there's one small problem: he doesn't want to be famous and much less filmed. Katie must convince him to do this video, but once she finds out more about him, she starts to fall for him, and maybe the video isn't the best idea...
The romance in this was cheeky and cute and was really a perfect standard rom-com. The side characters were hilarious and the conflicts were honestly laugh-out-loud funny. It is set in Key Largo, so the atmosphere was perfect for the summer months, or even if you just want to escape to a warm place. You also get to learn so much about the Coast Guard, which was so interesting! The true gem for me was the underlying plot that Katie works through from start to finish.
This is the perfect book for anyone who looks at the swimsuit aisle as summer is approaching and feels nothing but anxiety. This is such an affirming book for anyone who has struggled with body image or working on the journey of loving yourself. There is so much about self-love, how the internet comments on women's bodies, and what all of these expectations can do to women. I loved Katherine Center's approach to this topic and how Katie came through these struggles.