A Love Hate Thing

By: Whitney D. Grandison

Narrated by: Adenrele Ojo, Barrie Buckner

“If you love a good enemies-to-lovers trope, run—don’t walk—to the nearest bookstore or library near you.” —BuzzFeed

"I couldn’t put it down!” —New York Times bestselling author Simone Elkeles

When Tyson Trice finds himself tossed into the wealthy community of Pacific Hills, he expects not to belong. Not that he cares. After recovering from being shot and surviving the rough streets of Lindenwood, he doesn’t care about anyone or anything.

Golden girl Nandy Smith has spent most of her life building the pristine image it takes to make it in Pacific Hills. After learning that her parents are taking in a troubled teen boy, Nandy fears her summer plans and her reputation will go up in flames.

The wall between their bedrooms feels as thin as the line between love and hate. But their growing attraction won't be denied. Soon Trice is bringing Nandy out of her shell and Nandy's trying to melt the ice around Trice's heart. But with the ever-present pull back to Lindenwood, it’ll be a wonder if Trice makes it through this summer at all.

Also by Whitney D. Grandison:
The Right Side of Reckless

Such an Exploration of Paradoxes

I think that capturing the essence of being a teenager in this world is very hard... this comes from a teenager herself. Grandison does such an amazing job of creating a beautifully crafted exploration of two worlds separating, then colliding again. The side characters were also just as interesting as the main ones, which is novel gold. This is my second time reading the book, and it’s arguably better than the first.

I only wish Trice always spoke for Trice and Nandy always spoke for Nandy. Otherwise, I love it!

2hours too long

Story was stretched for too long. Coulda been wrapped up in 8 hours but hey... Male narrator was perfect but the female narrator sounded like fingernails on a chalk board. As a first round draft pick for the devil's advocate crew (lol) I really wanted Shane to have a happy ending w/ ol boy. But Oh well... it is what it is

in love 😍

I have gotten soooooo attached to this book that when it ended I had tears in my eyes. there are so many life lessons and power coming from this that its unbelievable. I really hope that there would be a part 2 but at the same time I dont lol 😅. but all an all this is a great book.

-tamii

5 stars

A great story about diverse lifestyles and a two lives tested by time and troubles along the way.
Narrative was Great as well!