Synopsis: Despite the odds against them from an embarrassing meet-awkward at a mutual friend’s Halloween party, Carter and Evie immediately hit it off. Even the realization that they’re both high-powered agents at competing firms in Hollywood isn’t enough to squash the fire.
But when their two agencies merge—causing the pair to vie for the same position—all bets are off. What could have been a beautiful, blossoming romance turns into an all-out war of sabotage. Carter and Evie are both thirtysomething professionals—so why can’t they act like it?
Can Carter stop trying to please everyone and see how their mutual boss is really playing the game? Can Evie put aside her competitive nature long enough to figure out what she really wants in life? Can their actor clients just be something close to human? Whether these two Hollywood love/hatebirds get the storybook Hollywood ending or just a dramedy of epic proportions, you will get to enjoy Christina Lauren’s heartfelt, raucous, and hilarious romance style at its finest.
Review: I admit that after hearing a lot about the duo Christina Lauren, I confess that I was curious to embark on one of their book. The opportunity was thus presented with Dating You Hating You.
I had never read a book in the cinematographic world of agents but I admit that it is an interesting theme. Yet, from the beginning I admit that I had a little trouble hanging on to the story. I do not know if this is due to the environment chosen or to the style of the authors but I know that something left me a little behind. In any case, the story is very nice and I had a good time but it’s true that something was a bit missing for me.
We follow two colorful characters Evie and Carter alternately. Both agents, they know that a relationship between them could only be very complicated and nevertheless, a link attracts them irresistibly. Yet everything degrades when their agencies merge and they are both competing for the same job. It was very funny to see the two characters oppose each other by looking for all they could do to annoy the other. I must say that they were both really fun. They try to hate each other, to compete and it is very difficult, but they do not really manage to ignore their feelings.
We understand perfectly the difficulty and the ambiguity that exists between Evie and Carter but I confess that despite what they do, it was very touching to see them evolve together. We also realize the great inequality that can sometimes exist between men and women at work and as always it is rather sad …
It was a very nice reading and I had a good time with both characters. The authors mix humor, love and competition!
blodeuedd
I have some older one by her
Melliane
it’s the first one for me
Silvia
I read a couple of their books and enjoyed them, and I’m curious about this one! Glad you had a nice time with it 🙂
Melliane
it was really fun
Lexxie @ (un)Conventional Bookviews
I have this book, too, but I haven’t started it yet. And I wasn’t really a fan of their Beautiful Bastard, so I hope I’ll enjoy this one more…
Great review 🙂
Melliane
I hope it will be better for you there
Carole @ Carole's Random Life in Books
I haven’t read any of the books from this writing pair. I am not sure that they are really my kind of book but I am very glad that you enjoyed this one. Maybe I will give it a try at some point.
Melliane
yes maybe
ShootingStarsMag
I’ve never read any of the books from these two. I’m sorry it didn’t quite capture your attention!
Carole Rae
Oh boy!!!
I love how they met. LOL Me and my bf met each other at a Halloween party too. Good thing we didn’t have to deal with fighting each other for a job ;D
Melliane
lol
Keertana @ Ivy Book Bindings
I’m glad you enjoyed this one! I’m not sure it’s for me but great review!
Mary Kirkland
That sounds different from what I usually read.
Melissa (Books and Things)
I haven’t read much of this author’s works but what I have read I’ve enjoyed. Looks like I need to add this one to my wishlist. Brilly review.
Melliane
it was so fun!
LilyElement Book Reviews
I’ve enjoyed quite a few of their other books, will have to check if my library has this one soon 🙂
Melliane
I hope you’ll enjoy it if you try it
Sophia Rose
Oh good. Glad you reviewed this one because I was curious after seeing the title. I’m curious about the Hollywood agent background and their rivalry now.
Melliane
I like that
Heidi
With both characters competing in the film industry, it sounds like the perfect set up for an antagonistic romance, which I love.
Melliane
yes!
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
It’s not my genre but I admit the synopsis sounds really fun. Two competing agents in cutthroat Hollywood? I can definitely see how there will be plenty of fun drama!
Melliane
lol yes
Vanessa @ Blushing Geek
Ohh, I love the sound of this one. I haven’t read anything from Christina Lauren before and I think this one’s going to be my first. Great review!
Greg
I like this title so much! And sounds like a fun book. I do like the love-to hate to love sound of it, and the humor too. And the Hollywood agenting thing is a neat premise. 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
I have this n audio and couldn’t slip into, so I set it aside and will try again
Melliane
I hope it will be better next time