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THE TROUBLE WITH HATING YOU
by Sajni Patel

THE TROUBLE WITH HATING YOU by Sajni Patel

Liya Thakkar relishes her freedom--decidedly not depending on a man for anything. So when a cordial visit to her traditional Indian parents ends up being a setup with Jay Shah, the man they want her to marry, Liya bolts. Imagine her surprise when Jay shows up at her office a week later -- the new hotshot lawyer hired to save her struggling company. What's not surprising: he isn't thrilled to see her either after that humiliating fiasco.

Jay Shah looks good on paper...and off. Especially if you like that whole gorgeous, charming lawyer-in-a-good-suit thing. He's also arrogant and infuriating. But as their witty office banter turns into late-night chats, Liya starts to think he might be the one man who truly accepts her. But falling for each other means exposing their painful pasts. Does Liya's fierce independence mean turning her back on any shot at true love? How long can Jay be pushed away before he's gone for good?

This is a sharp, swoony story about breaking free from familial and cultural expectations and learning to love yourself in order to love another. The relationship between Liya and Jay crackles, and it will have readers cheering for them from the moment they meet.

Sajni Patel is an exciting new talent.