BETWEEN LOVE AND LOATHING: a dark romance from the #1 bestselling author and Tiktok sensation 2023 (the Hardy Billionaires series)

A taker, vicious in his pursuit of conquering the world, and I wanted him to conquer me now. A HOT, DARK ROMANCE FROM THE TIKTOK SENSATION - SHAIN ROSE IS YOUR NEW OBSESSION. Fake dating my enemy should be easy, as long as I don't fall in love with him. When Dominic Hardy inherits my stepfather's resort, with my bakery in the middle of it, neither of us is happy. But then Dominic gives me a proposal: fake date him for five months, keep his ex away by pretending we're in love, stare into his piercing green eyes, and share a kiss. But I loathe him and his filthy mouth.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 26 March 2024
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Dominic Hardy was a relentless conqueror, driven by an insatiable thirst for global dominance, and I yearned for him to claim me as his own right at that very moment.
♥️ A HOT, DARK ROMANCE FROM THE TIKTOK SENSATION - SHAIN ROSE IS YOUR NEW OBSESSION ♥️

Fake dating my enemy should have been a breeze. As long as I could resist falling in love with him.
Dominic Hardy possessed a prestigious engineering degree, but his knowledge of baking was limited to zero. He had a distaste for sugar, and the idea of inheriting my stepfather's resort, complete with my beloved bakery nestled within its premises, left both of us displeased.
However, Dominic presented me with a proposition that I found impossible to decline. He offered to retain my bakery, on the condition that I engage in a fake dating arrangement with him for a duration of five months. My task was to keep his ex-girlfriend at bay by portraying a romantic relationship with Dominic. I was to gaze into his mesmerizing green eyes, share a kiss, and pretend to be in love.
Yet, I loathed Dominic with every fiber of my being. His foul mouth and crude behavior repulsed me, even when he used them on me. The line between love and loathing seemed blurred, and I feared that I had crossed it without realizing it.
As the days turned into weeks, and the weeks into months, I found myself trapped in a web of lies and deceit. Dominic was a master manipulator, playing with my emotions like a puppeteer. He knew exactly how to push my buttons, to make me feel vulnerable and exposed.
But amidst the chaos, there were moments of tenderness and connection that confused me even more. When we laughed together, or shared a quiet moment of intimacy, I couldn't help but wonder if there was something genuine beneath his hardened exterior.
As the fake dating arrangement drew to a close, I faced a dilemma. Should I continue to hate Dominic, or should I take a chance and embrace the unknown? Could there be more to him than meets the eye, or was he simply a master of disguise?
In the end, I made a decision that surprised even myself. I chose to confront Dominic, to lay all my cards on the table. I confessed my true feelings, admitting that I had been playing a game with him, while harboring a deep-seated love for him that had been hidden from view.
Dominic was taken aback by my revelation, but he didn't hesitate to reciprocate my emotions. He confessed his own hidden desires, his longing for a deeper connection and a sense of belonging.
Together, we embarked on a journey of self-discovery and healing. We learned to trust each other, to open up our hearts and to embrace the complexities of our relationship. It wasn't easy, but it was worth it.
In the end, we discovered that love was not just about finding the perfect match, but about embracing the imperfections and complexities of our own hearts. We learned that true love was not just about the physical attraction, but about the emotional connection and the shared journey that we embarked upon together.
And so, against all odds, we found ourselves in a place where we had never thought possible. We were in love, and we were together. Our lives had been transformed by the power of honesty, vulnerability, and the undeniable force of true love.
As I reflect on this journey, I am filled with gratitude for the lessons that we learned and the love that we found. Dominic Hardy may have been a conqueror, but he became my greatest teacher and my greatest love.
♥️ BOOK FOUR OUT SEPTEMBER 2024 ♥️

Weight: 292g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399736671