The Trouble with Hating You

By: Sajni Patel

Narrated by: Soneela Nankani

Strong-willed and proudly single, an engineer walks out when her parents set her up with a lawyer - but when work brings them together again, she just might give love a second chance.

Liya Thakkar is a successful biochemical engineer, takeout enthusiast, and happily single woman. The moment she realizes her parents' latest dinner party is a setup with the man they want her to marry, she's out the back door in a flash. Imagine her surprise when the same guy shows up at her office a week later - the new lawyer hired to rescue her struggling company. What's not surprising: He's not too thrilled to see her, either, after that humiliating fiasco.

Jay Shah looks good on paper...and off. Especially if you like that whole gorgeous, charming lawyer-in-a-good-suit thing. He's also infuriating. As their witty office banter turns into late-night chats, Liya starts to think he might be the one man who truly accepts her. But falling for each other means exposing their painful pasts. Will Liya keep running, or will she finally give love a real chance?

Find out in this laugh-out-loud romantic-comedy debut about first impressions, second chances, and finding the love of your life in the most unexpected way.

©2020 Sajni Patel (P)2020 Hachette Audio

Critic reviews

"Narrator Soneela Nankani provides a decadent listening experience as she captures a community with a vibrant culture and brings it to life with her richness of tone....Nankani shines in her portrayals of the Indian-American community, especially with her authentic accents. With subtle inflections and varying tones, Nankani will wow listeners." (AudioFile magazine)

"An enjoyable debut! The chemistry between Liya and Jay is off the charts. You'll be rooting for these two from their first meeting!" (Farah Heron)

"The enemies-to-lovers arc is classic, but the cultural specificity [Sajni] Patel brings makes this rom-com feel fun and fresh." (Publishers Weekly)

"With witty banter and fascinating characters, Sajni Patel takes the classic enemies-to-lovers trope to a deliciously charming level. I loved everything about this book." (Farrah Rochon, USA Today best-selling author)

Exceptional storytelling

Cultural references for food and celebrations created a vibrant story of love and traditions and family! LOVED the strength of our jaded leading woman. Thanking the author for the rich development of additional characters. Can’t wait to read more in the series!

Raw and Real

I LOVED this book. this might possibly be my most favorite female protagonist in a book, quite possibly ever. I identified with Liya's personality so much. Her trauma was so real and she was so resilient. Jay was such a lovely character and I appreciated his strength and understanding. It's a love I think anyone could admire.

Loved this!!

Workplace romance enemies to lovers and a slow burn. Absolutely great story!! A new favorite!

The narration saved this book

I had to force myself to finish this one. I almost liked the characters. I almost liked the story. And I almost liked writing.
But, it just wasn't very good.

Amazing!

I really loved this story! It was very real! It had me crying and laughing!!

Refreshing Take on Enemies Turned Lovers

Such a new and refreshing twist on a cliche over done tale. The lense of this conservative and repressive community and its views of independent women made this diverse and witty novel a pleasure to consume.

The Trouble with Hating You

I picked this beauty up because it was a daily deal and I am soo glad I did because I LOVED it.
I loved Liya! She is soooo authentically herself even with all the hate she gets thrown her way. She doesn’t let it get her down. She doesn’t change course she keeps on being exactly who she is. Does it suck that she has so much hate thrown her way heck yes but she also has so much love too, her friends really are there for her. And she is there for them. I just loved her spirit.

Jay is charming but he also has a little bit of a chip on his shoulder. I kinda love that Liya doesn’t take it or accept it. She tells him like it is. He is fiercely defends his family and I loved that. I liked that any slight against his momma is going to mark you in the red from him.
Once the misunderstanding gets taken care of I loved how open his family becomes. They don’t care what anyone has to say about Liya they form their own options.

Sign I just loved this book, I went to grab the next book because I loved Preeti and figured her book was going to be next and it is but it’s not out for MONTHS!!!! Oh the horror. But that’s ok I found a new author & narrator I really like.

Speaking of narrator, Soneela was effortless to listen to, the male parts to the different female voices perfection highly recommend listening to this book.

It's Cute and Mellow

It's a cute love story with women empowerment mixed with a bit of trauma and how it affects her in her life through relationships. I enjoyed it. Very mellow. I wish there was more to it though.

Beautiful on so many levels

It’s hard to put words to how much this story touched me. It highlights the beauty and the ugliness of religious communities. The characters come alive through their backstories, flaws, strengths, and relationships to others. There are moments of joyous laughter and terrible sadness. Of anger towards abusers and rapists, and gratitude for those who stand up against it. It’s a story about sexism and oppression of women, and how it is possible to fight against it, to have respectful and loving relationships free of the toxic traditional gender roles that lead to such violence against women in this country and across the world. It provides a glimpse of Indian culture allowing non-Indian readers like myself to understand a little more of Indian traditions. I can’t wait for Preeti’s story to make it to Audible.

Wonderful

Witty, funny and seriously romantic at the end. Addressed the feelings so many of us share. loved it.