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About The Love Haters
Katie Vaughn is ready to dive into uncharted waters. In a desperate attempt to keep her job, she throws caution to the wind and exaggerates her swimming prowess. Now she is headed to the sun-soaked paradise of Key West, where she’s set to interview the enigmatic Tom “Hutch” Hutcheson, the brave Coast Guard rescue swimmer famous for saving adorable pups in peril.
As Katie navigates this vibrant city filled with quirky characters and chaotic family dynamics, she finds herself swept away in a tidal wave of love, laughter, and unexpected shenanigans. Will her hidden truths jeopardize her dreams, or could this adventure lead her to a life-changing revelation?
Join Katie on her journey of self-discovery and romance, where every splash could bring her closer to the love she never knew she was searching for!
My Review
Katherine Center is one of my favorite rom-com authors, so I was thrilled to receive an eARC of her latest novel, The Love Haters. She has a talent for crafting stories that remind her readers that sometimes you have to laugh to keep from crying. Her characters are flawed and relatable in the most human ways. The way she makes you feel seen and understood is nothing short of magical.
The Love Haters follows the journey of Katie Vaughn, a woman grappling with body image issues and low self-esteem. To keep her job, Katie must overcome her fear of being seen, particularly in swimsuits, and learn how to swim.
The story unfolds as Katie and Hutch work together by day and swim together at night. Through these experiences, they gradually share their struggles and past hardships. This relationship fosters an environment where Katie begins to embrace and appreciate her body and self-worth, ultimately leading her to feel capable of loving herself—and potentially loving someone else again.
The narrative will resonate with anyone who has felt uncomfortable in their own body or has found it difficult to love themselves. Katie’s transformative journey offers a relatable and cathartic experience for readers.
Who Should Read This Book
Disclaimer: When I mention a book or author, I’m trying to give readers a sense of the writing style and/or themes. I believe that no two stories or authors are exactly alike; each is unique in their own way.
Read if you like:
- Witty banter
- Colorful side characters
- Dogs
- House Boats
- Slow burn romance
- Closed door roman
Similar Authors:
- Emily Henry
- Abby Jimenez
- Carley Fortune
Final Thoughts
I felt like this book was written just for me. I stayed up way past my bedtime, devouring every word. Center has set a high bar for the rest of my TBR!
Please take the time to read the Author’s Note. It was the part of the book that made me cry.
What are your thoughts? Are you a fan of rom-coms or of Katherine Center? Do you have any book recommendations? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.