The Love Haters: A Novel
It’s a thin line between love and love-hating in the newest laugh out loud, all the feels rom-com by New York Times bestselling author Katherine Center.
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Having previously read The Bodyguard by Katherine Center, I had a good sense of what to expect with this book: a rom-com that is brave enough to touch on serious topics but never takes itself too seriously. Center’s stories tend to be lighthearted, making for great beach reads or palate cleansers between heavier books.
While the execution of The Bodyguard leaned a bit too far-fetched for me to REALLY love, I found The Love Haters to be more grounded, thanks to the research Center put into the US Coast Guard and the more well-rounded, believable characters. The main characters' journeys with self-image and past trauma gave the story more depth than I anticipated. The Author's Note speaks to themes of "Katie and her body - in a kind of enemies-to-lovers trope". There were some truly beautiful passages exploring themes of self-compassion and resilience, with thoughtful insights on how tools from relationship counseling can be applied to our inner dialogue. Reclamation of the anniversaries of a traumatic memory for several characters are a standout for me.
That said, the tone is still unmistakably rom-com, with plenty of goofy moments, playful banter, and a few cringey exchanges along the way. It’s a well-balanced "just here for the vibes" kind of book with a comedic relief dog, Golden Girls energy, and everyday hero love interest. For readers looking for a fun, escapist read that offers both heart and humor, this one scratches that itch perfectly. Overall, it’s an enjoyable read with a little more substance than your average rom-com, even if it doesn’t always stick the landing.
This book was provided to me for free in exchange for my honest review. Rating: 3.5/5
Having previously read The Bodyguard by Katherine Center, I had a good sense of what to expect with this book: a rom-com that is brave enough to touch on serious topics but never takes itself too seriously. Center’s stories tend to be lighthearted, making for great beach reads or palate cleansers between heavier books.
While the execution of The Bodyguard leaned a bit too far-fetched for me to REALLY love, I found The Love Haters to be more grounded, thanks to the research Center put into the US Coast Guard and the more well-rounded, believable characters. The main characters' journeys with self-image and past trauma gave the story more depth than I anticipated. The Author's Note speaks to themes of "Katie and her body - in a kind of enemies-to-lovers trope". There were some truly beautiful passages exploring themes of self-compassion and resilience, with thoughtful insights on how tools from relationship counseling can be applied to our inner dialogue. Reclamation of the anniversaries of a traumatic memory for several characters are a standout for me.
That said, the tone is still unmistakably rom-com, with plenty of goofy moments, playful banter, and a few cringey exchanges along the way. It’s a well-balanced "just here for the vibes" kind of book with a comedic relief dog, Golden Girls energy, and everyday hero love interest. For readers looking for a fun, escapist read that offers both heart and humor, this one scratches that itch perfectly. Overall, it’s an enjoyable read with a little more substance than your average rom-com, even if it doesn’t always stick the landing.
This book was provided to me for free in exchange for my honest review. Rating: 3.5/5
**** BOOK REVIEW ****
Title: The Love Haters
Author: Katherine Center
Genre: Romantic Comedy
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟/5 stars
I can safely say that Katherine Center is one of my auto-read authors, whether I buy her books, or I take them out through my local public library.
That's why I absolutely said yes to reading her latest book, The Love Haters. It was filled with the 3 H's: Humor, Heart and Hope. I loved the relationship with Katie and Hutch grow from a grumpy/sunshine to a beautiful love. I also loved seeing Katie grow into being comfortable in her own skin and accepting her body as it was.
The secondary characters supported Katie and Hutch fantastically. Rue and the Gals were such a hoot!! And George Bailey was the perfect sidekick for Hutch!!
I loved learning about the swim rescue process and what they have to endure in training for the program in the US Coast Guard.
This book is ideal for readers who enjoy witty, heartfelt rom-coms exploring self-discovery and chaotic adventures in sun-soaked settings, blending humor with emotional growth.
Title: The Love Haters
Author: Katherine Center
Genre: Romantic Comedy
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟/5 stars
I can safely say that Katherine Center is one of my auto-read authors, whether I buy her books, or I take them out through my local public library.
That's why I absolutely said yes to reading her latest book, The Love Haters. It was filled with the 3 H's: Humor, Heart and Hope. I loved the relationship with Katie and Hutch grow from a grumpy/sunshine to a beautiful love. I also loved seeing Katie grow into being comfortable in her own skin and accepting her body as it was.
The secondary characters supported Katie and Hutch fantastically. Rue and the Gals were such a hoot!! And George Bailey was the perfect sidekick for Hutch!!
I loved learning about the swim rescue process and what they have to endure in training for the program in the US Coast Guard.
This book is ideal for readers who enjoy witty, heartfelt rom-coms exploring self-discovery and chaotic adventures in sun-soaked settings, blending humor with emotional growth.