The Hating Game, written by Sally Thorne, is a contemporary historical romance novel that follows the love-hate relationship between Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman, two executive assistants who work for competing publishing companies. As they engage in a series of witty banter and office pranks, their animosity slowly transforms into something more. The Hating Game is a delightful and heartwarming story that explores themes of love, friendship, and the power of vulnerability.