If you are a fan of rom-com books, then you are probably already a fan of Katherine Center. Her newest book, The Love Haters, didn’t disappoint. It is a heartwarming and witty story. As usual, her characters are relatable, and you can’t help cheering them on as they navigate their love life.
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4/5 stars ★★★★☆
Publication: 5/20/25
About The Love Haters:
This is a rom-com about falling in love with someone else. The real story, though, is about Katie Vaughn learning to love herself first. Her negative self-image has affected her life in many ways.
Most recently, on a job to video a promotional commercial for the US Coast Guard, Katie struggles. She worries about not knowing how to swim; she has to pass a swim test in order to ride in the Coast Guard helicopter. She also worries about how she will look in her bathing suit. How can she do her job when it involves wearing a bathing suit? In her eyes, Hutch, a member of the Coast Guard, is an anatomical god. He is not only the main character in her promotional video, but he is the estranged brother of her boss, Cole.
Can Katie prove her worth and keep her job? Can she also learn to love herself enough to fall in love with someone else? Read The Love Haters to find out.
My Thoughts On The Love Haters:
If you have ever struggled with your own body image, you will relate to this book. As others see Katie as beautiful, she hides behind her jeans and black t-shirts. I loved this part of the book. It made her character very relatable for so many women.
I haven’t discussed my two favorite characters yet, though. Of course, George Bailey, the Great Dane, is one of the characters I fell in love with throughout the story. I could relate to owning a pet that is terrified of thunder and lightening. That part isn’t fun. However, George Bailey is also extremely lovable, and is owned by Hutch. The other character is Hutch and Cole’s Aunt Rue. Her colorful clothes and personality truly stand out in the story. I know I would have wanted her in my life also. She and her friends showed that friendship in your older years is an important part of life.
If you’re looking for a charming and relatable rom-com with surprising depth, The Love Haters is a must-read. I learned a lot about the Coast Guard from this book. I tend to remember books more when I learn something from them. It was fun to read a romance book that dealt with an occupation that I don’t know much about.
I gave this book four out of five stars. It was a fun read, and I’m glad I saved it to read on vacation. It just put a smile on my face. I looked forward to getting back to the characters when I read at night.
What is your favorite rom-com book?
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EXTRAS:
If you are looking for other rom-com books to read after this one, I recommend:
- The Rom-Commers (my favorite one by Katherine Center)
- Book Lovers by Emily Henry
- Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score
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Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Katherine Center for a free copy of this book. This is my honest review.
