Book Review: The Hate Love Duet by Lauren Rowe

This was a fantastic story to get lost in. Savage and Laila had the best banter - from the hate-filled to the playful - and I was all about it. There was such an incredible build to these two truly falling in love, and I couldn't get enough!

Book Review: The Hate to Love Duet by Lauren Rowe

The Hate Love Duet (A Bundle of Books 1 & 2) by Lauren Rowe

My name is Adrian Savage, and I’m obsessed with popstar Laila Fitzgerald, the opener on my band’s world tour. I tried to stay away when my bandmate said he was crushing on Laila. But in trying to do the right thing by my best friend, I've done the wrong thing by myself: I've pushed Laila away so hard, she hates my guts. In fact, I’m pretty sure I’m her sworn enemy by now. The worst part? I love the way Laila hates me. In fact, it only makes me want her even more.

The Hate Love Duet is an enemies-to-lovers, rockstar romance bundle of two consecutive books—Falling Out of Hate With You and Falling Into Love With You—that features witty banter, forced proximity, spice, swoons, feels, original music, and, of course, a happily ever after.

4 out of 5 stars

The Hate Love Duet was an incredibly entertaining, angsty, and passionate story - I couldn’t get enough of Laila and Savage! The tension and chemistry between them was electric, and I loved how they battled their feelings as their walls came down and they fell in love. I listened to the audiobook for this one, and the narrators did an exceptional job, really bringing the story to life. I could feel it all!

I liked the animosity and verbal sparring between Laila and Savage, they gave as good as they got. Their banter could be sharp and cutting, but also playful and fun. It was definitely engaging and entertaining. Misunderstandings kept the conflicts high, and I couldn’t wait for the truth to come out. Underneath it all, I could feel the building sexual tension and when everything finally exploded, it was smoking hot. I loved it when Laila and Savage started to let their guards down, share about their pasts, and the truth about their misconceptions started to come to light. I loved Laila, she was strong and determined, and I admired how hard she worked. Adrian stole my heart. He seemed hard on the outside, but deep down he was a sweetheart. His relationship with his grandmother was especially touching and added a lot of emotional depth.

I thought this was a great story. I liked the details and development, and loved the growth of the characters. I loved how the audiobook brought some of the songs to life, adding another layer to my listening experience. I found this to be an addictive and sexy read with flawed and feisty characters. When the hate turned to love, it was awesome!

Complimentary copy received.