If You Hate Me

About this book

Desperate times call for desperate measures, and for the protagonist, that means crashing on a futon in an apartment shared by her brother and his infuriating best friend. Forced into close quarters, she finds herself living with Tristan Stiles, a professional hockey player whose reputation for being a playboy is only matched by his habit of walking around shirtless. Their relationship is a classic enemies-to-lovers setup fueled by constant bickering and undeniable tension. While she once harbored a teenage crush on him, she now views Tristan as the bane of her existence. She is determined to keep her distance, secure a new job, and move out before she falls for his charm. However, the proximity makes avoiding him nearly impossible, especially as their mutual animosity begins to crack under the weight of their growing chemistry. Packed with witty banter, spicy encounters, and genuine emotional depth, this hockey romance explores the friction between old grudges and new desires. As they navigate their volatile living situation, the lines between hate and attraction blur, forcing them to confront feelings they’ve spent years trying to suppress. It is a steamy, hilarious journey about finding connection in the most unexpected places.