A Love Hate Thing by Whitney D Grandison

A Love Hate Thing

by Whitney D Grandison

When they're stuck under one roof, the house may not be big enough for their hate...or their love.

When Tyson Trice finds himself tossed into the wealthy coastal community of Pacific Hills, he's ready for the questions, the stares and the feeling of not belonging. Not that he cares. After recovering from being shot and surviving the rough streets of Lindenwood, he doesn't care about anyone or anything, much less how the rest of his life will play out.

Golden girl Nandy Smith has spent most of her life building the pristine image that it takes to fit in when it comes to her hometown Pacific Hills where image is everything. After learning that her parents are taking in a troubled teen boy, Nandy fears her summer plans, as well as her reputation, will go up in flames. 

Now with Trice living under the same roof, the wall between their bedrooms feels as thin as the line between love and hate. Beneath the angst, their growing attraction won't be denied. Through time, Trice brings Nandy out of her shell, and Nandy attempts to melt the ice that's taken Trice's heart and being. Only, with the ever-present pull back to the Lindenwood streets, it'll be a wonder if Trice makes it through this summer at all.

Reviewed by Sam@WLABB on

4 of 5 stars

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Rating: 3.5 Stars

I loved the idea of two childhood friends reuniting after many years, but I have to be honest, the star of this story was Trice for me. Although I did like seeing Nandy's opinion of Trice evolve, I was more interested in watching Trice adjust to his new life in the hills.

Trice grew up comfortable, but in an abusive home. Being with the Smith's was like being in a whole new world for him. Mr. and Mrs. Smith were very present, loving, and supportive. Trice quickly made some friends in the Hills too, but he resisted giving in to his new life and all the possibilities that came with it. He had some hard lessons to learn, when it came to his former life back in the Wood, but that was all part of his journey. I struggled a little with the pacing, but I was very invested in Trice and wanted to know how things would turn out for him.

Overall, this was an engaging story of family, friendship, and moving on from your past.

*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

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