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3.5 

Better Hate than Never

By Chloe Liese
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Childhood enemies discover the fine line between love and loathing in this heartfelt reimagining of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew.


Katerina Wilmot and Christopher Petruchio shared backyards as kids, but as adults they won’t even share the same hemisphere. That is, until Kate makes a rare visit home, and their fiery animosity rekindles into a raging inferno.

Despite their friends’ and families' pleas for peace, Christopher is unconvinced Kate would willingly douse the flames of their enmity. But when a drunken Kate confesses she’s only been hostile because she thought he hated her, Christopher vows to make peace with Kate once and for all. Tempting as it is to be swept away by her nemesis-turned-gentleman, Kate isn’t sure she can trust his charming good-guy act.

When Christopher’s persistence and Kate’s curiosity lead to an impassioned kiss, they realize “peace” is the last thing that will ever be possible between them. As desire gives way to deeper feelings, Kate and Christopher must decide if it’s truly better to hate than to never risk their hearts—or if they already gave them away long ago.

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3.5
Smiling Face with Heart-Eyes“This wasn’t my favorite CL read, but I did like that there wasn’t a 3rd act breakup and the characters weren’t picture perfect by societal standards. CL has a way of writing characters that feel real. I’m sad I only have one book left by her to read currently while also glad I found them all. ☺️”
“He ALWAYS liked her but he is 6 years older than her and has known her since she was born? He is her “brother”? Weird”
Smiling Face with Heart-Eyes“I cannot get enough of this author! This is a taming of the shrew reimagining but it’s also just a really good childhood friends to HATE to lovers story. 🔥slow burn 🔥hate to lovers 🔥he falls first 🔥spicy scenes with epic dirty talk. 🔥inexperienced FMC x playboy MMC 🔥anxiety and demisexuality rep 🔥hysterical banter I love Chris and Kate and their unique bond. I also love how they saw eachother more clearly than anyone else did. It made their relationship and romance so special and intimate.”

About Chloe Liese

Chloe Liese writes romances reflecting her belief that everyone deserves a love story. Her stories pack a punch of heat, heart, and humor, and often feature characters who are neurodivergent, like herself. When not dreaming up her next book, Chloe spends her time wandering in nature, playing soccer, and most happily at home with her family and mischievous cats.

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