Hate Me ❄️ from Claire Raye
Hate Me is book one of Alex and Delaney’s duet and book one in the Badger Creek Duet Series. A two-part, angst-filled, slow-burn, enemies to lovers new adult romance. Hate Me must be read before Hate Me Not in order to enjoy the full story.
The last place Delaney Hayes thought she would find herself is Badger Creek. It’s the place she left with dreams of college scholarships and a future as a professional skier. But less than a year later, she’s back with her tail between her legs, embarrassed and bitter, working as a ski instructor.
And then there’s Alex Cunningham. A guy most girls would dream of working with. Arrogant and gorgeous with a sinful smile to match. Determined to make Delaney’s life miserable, he seems to turn up everywhere she is and her patience for him is wearing thin.
However, fate has other plans and when tragedy strikes, they’re forced together in a way they never expected.
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❄️Review❄️
After making some bad choices Delaney’s dreams of attending college in Vermont and being part of the college ski team have been derailed. She has returned home to Badger Creek and is grateful that her friend Zoey has not only arranged a job but has given her a place to stay as well.
Even though he has finished college Alex doesn’t want to return to his hometown and face the life his father wants him to have. Instead he returns with his best friend to Badger’s Creek to work at the ski resort. He meets Delaney at a pub and the sparks fly however they each believe that the other is a tourist. They spend a steamy evening together never expecting to see each other again however fate had other ideas as not only will they be working together but their best friends are siblings.
The chemistry between them is intense and the interactions are entertaining as neither was about to back down. Due to the difficult time they are going through in their lives they alternate between pulling each other closer and pushing each other away and the cliffhanger leaves us needing to know what happens next.
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