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Books like The Hating Game

Loved The Hating Game by Sally Thorne? Here are 10 books with a similar appeal — drawn mostly from romance, ranked by how confidently we'd recommend them next.

10 books · ranked

  1. 1

    It Ends with Us

    Colleen Hoover · 2016 · Romance

    A romance that turns into a clear-eyed story about a difficult cycle; a phenomenon among readers.

  2. 2

    Red, White & Royal Blue

    Casey McQuiston · 2019 · Romance

    The First Son and a British prince fall for each other; a sunny, escapist political rom-com.

  3. 3

    The Flatshare

    Beth O'Leary · 2019 · Romance

    Two strangers share one bed on opposite schedules and fall for each other by note; a charming high-concept romance.

  4. 4

    Beach Read

    Emily Henry · 2020 · Romance

    Two rival writers swap genres for a summer; sharp, funny, surprisingly tender contemporary romance.

  5. 5

    People We Meet on Vacation

    Emily Henry · 2021 · Romance

    Best friends, one ruined trip and years of will-they-won't-they; the comfort read of the modern rom-com revival.

  6. 6

    Fifty Shades of Grey

    E. L. James · 2000 · Romance

    When literature student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant, and intimidating. The unworldly, innocent Ana is startle

  7. 7

    Bridget Jones's Diary

    Helen Fielding · 1996 · Romance

    A single Londoner's diary of resolutions, cigarettes and Mr Wrong; the book that launched a genre.

  8. 8

    Guess How Much I Love You

    Sam McBratney · 1994 · Romance

    Welcome the family classic with an elegant, refreshed cover — the quintessential picture book, just waiting to be shared. Sometimes, when you love someone very, very much, you want to find a way of de

  9. 9

    Eva Luna

    Isabel Allende · 1987 · Romance

    The history of a woman born poor, orphaned early, and who eventually rose to a position of unique influence.

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    Loving

    Danielle Steel · 1980 · Romance

    Bettina Daniels lived a fairytale existence of glamour, endless parties, and luxury among America's top celebrities -- simply because she was the beautiful daughter of famous American author Justin Da

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