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If you love to get your nerd on, I have a fun book for you to check out. Ali Hazelwood is coming back to us with a bit of a unique collection which includes 3 best friends and the men they love to loathe.
My thoughts and review of this book is below. A great read for those that love women that are not afraid to show off their brain cells! Check it out!
Loathe to Love You by Ali Hazelwood
Publisher: Berkley (January 3, 2023)
ISBN-13: 978-0593437803
OVERVIEW:
Under One Roof
An environmental engineer discovers that scientists should never cohabitate when she finds herself stuck with the roommate from hell—a detestable big-oil lawyer who won’t leave the thermostat alone.
Stuck with You
A civil engineer and her nemesis take their rivalry—and love—to the next level when they get stuck in a New York elevator.
Below Zero
A NASA aerospace engineer’s frozen heart melts as she lies injured and stranded at a remote Arctic research station and the only person willing to undertake the dangerous rescue mission is her longtime rival.
Loathe to Love You by Ali Hazelwood Review
Several months ago I was able to read and review this author’s first book that dove into the STEM area specifically for women. It is a crazy fun story and I enjoyed it so much that I was thrilled to check out her next book.
This collection features three best friends and the men they love to hate – but not really. All of the stories are smart and witty with the level of nerdiness and quirks shining high. They were unique in many ways but similar in many ways as well, especially since the ladies are all friends.
One of the things that did bug me was the similarities between a few of the women. They are showcased as being so odd and insecure that they cannot make a decision without their besties involved in all aspects of their life. These are women who have braved the toughest schools, jobs, etc., yet need support because they are sheltered from life and members of the opposite sex. Sigh… really?
Hazelwood also relied on similarities in features of both the guys, big and burly in all aspects, the ladies are tiny and waif-like. Probably not reality but okay.
What I did enjoy was the steam factor. Hazelwood is great at upping the heat level and the build-up. Plus she excels at the uniqueness of the stories. While characterization might be a bit similar, the actual stories are quite different and I loved that.
Overall, I enjoyed the collection of stories in Loathe to Love You. My favorite was the final story. Be prepared for high levels of quirks and insecurities that may grate on your senses. But hang out for the wit, STEMmy banter, dreamy guys, and sweet romance.
3.5 rolled to 4 STARS!
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