Sally Thorne

USA Today Bestseller! Debut author Sally Thorne bursts on the scene with a hilarious and sexy workplace comedy all about that thin, fine line between hate and love. Nemesis (n.) 1) An opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome. 2) A person’s undoing 3) Joshua Templeman Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman hate each other. Not dislike. Not begrudgingly tolerate. Hate. And they have no problem displaying their feelings through a series of ritualistic passive aggressive maneuvers as they sit across from each other, executive assistants to co-CEOs of a publishing company. Lucy can’t understand Joshua’s joyless, uptight, meticulous approach to his job. Joshua is clearly baffled by Lucy’s overly bright clothes, quirkiness, and Pollyanna attitude. Now up for the same promotion, their battle of wills has come to a head and Lucy refuses to back down when their latest game could cost her her dream job…But the tension between Lucy and Joshua has also reached its boiling point, and Lucy is discovering that maybe she doesn’t hate Joshua. And maybe, he doesn’t hate her either. Or maybe this is just another game.

A Novel

The Hating Game

'Charming, self-deprecating, quick-witted and funny.' The New York Times 'The next Sophie Kinsella.' Bustle Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman sit across from each other every day . . . and they hate each other. Not dislike. Not begrudgingly tolerate. HATE. Lucy can't understand Joshua's joyless, uptight approach to his job and refusal to smile. Joshua is clearly baffled by Lucy's overly bright clothes, quirkiness, and desire to be liked. Now they're up for the same promotion and Lucy, usually a determined people-pleaser, has had enough: it's time to take him down. But as the tension between Lucy and Joshua reaches its boiling point, it's clear that the real battle has only just begun . . . This bestselling, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy is an unmissable, utterly loveable treat and is perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella's MY NOT SO PERFECT LIFE or Jo Watson's LOVE TO HATE YOU 'A smart and funny modern romance.' Good Housekeeping 'The most uplifting novel you'll read this year' Amazon reviewer

The Hating Game: 'Warm, witty and wise' The Daily Mail

From the USA Today bestselling author of The Hating Game and 99 Percent Mine comes the clever, funny, and unforgettable story of a muscular, tattooed man hired as an assistant to two old women--under the watchful eye of a beautiful retirement home manager. Distraction (n): an extreme agitation of the mind or emotions. Ruthie Midona has worked the front desk at the Providence Luxury Retirement Villa for six years, dedicating her entire adult life to caring for the Villa's residents, maintaining the property (with an assist from DIY YouTube tutorials), and guarding the endangered tortoises that live in the Villa's gardens. Somewhere along the way, she's forgotten that she's young and beautiful, and that there's a world outside of work--until she meets the son of the property developer who just acquired the retirement center. Teddy Prescott has spent the last few years partying, sleeping in late, tattooing himself when bored, and generally not taking life too seriously--something his father, who dreams of grooming Teddy into his successor, can't understand. When Teddy needs a place to crash, his father seizes the chance to get him to grow up. He'll let Teddy stay in one of the on-site cottages at the retirement home, but only if he works to earn his keep. Teddy agrees--he can change a few lightbulbs and clip some hedges, no sweat. But Ruthie has plans for Teddy too. Her two wealthiest and most eccentric residents have just placed an ad (yet another!) seeking a new personal assistant to torment. The women are ninety-year-old, four-foot-tall menaces, and not one of their assistants has lasted a full week. Offering up Teddy seems like a surefire way to get rid of the tall, handsome, unnerving man who won't stop getting under her skin. Ruthie doesn't count on the fact that in Teddy Prescott, the Biddies may have finally met their match. He'll pick up Chanel gowns from the dry cleaner and cut Big Macs into bite-sized bits. He'll do repairs around the property, make the residents laugh, and charm the entire villa. He might even remind Ruthie what it's like to be young and fun again. But when she finds out Teddy's father's only fixing up the retirement home to sell it, putting everything she cares about in jeopardy, she's left wondering if Teddy's magic was all just a façade. Hilarious, warm, and romantic, Sally Thorne's novel delivers an irrepressibly joyous celebration of love and community for fans of 99% Mine and The Hating Game.

Second First Impressions

Readers and critics alike raved over USA Today bestselling author Sally Thorne’s smash hit debut, The Hating Game, which has sold in over 20 countries. Now she’s back with an unforgettable romantic comedy about a woman who finally has a shot at her long time crush—if she dares. Crush (n.): a strong and often short-lived infatuation, particularly for someone beyond your reach… Darcy Barrett has undertaken a global survey of men. She’s travelled the world, and can categorically say that no one measures up to Tom Valeska, whose only flaw is that Darcy’s twin brother Jamie saw him first and claimed him forever as his best friend. Despite Darcy’s best efforts, Tom’s off limits and loyal to her brother, 99%. That’s the problem with finding her dream man at age eight and peaking in her photography career at age twenty—ever since, she’s had to learn to settle for good enough. When Darcy and Jamie inherit a tumble-down cottage from their grandmother, they’re left with strict instructions to bring it back to its former glory and sell the property. Darcy plans to be in an aisle seat halfway across the ocean as soon as the renovations start, but before she can cut and run, she finds a familiar face on her porch: house-flipper extraordinaire Tom’s arrived, he’s bearing power tools, and he’s single for the first time in almost a decade. Suddenly Darcy’s considering sticking around to make sure her twin doesn’t ruin the cottage’s inherent magic with his penchant for grey and chrome. She’s definitely not staying because of her new business partner’s tight t-shirts, or that perfect face that's inspiring her to pick up her camera again. Soon sparks are flying—and it’s not the faulty wiring. It turns out one percent of Tom’s heart might not be enough for Darcy anymore. This time around, she’s switching things up. She’s going to make Tom Valeska 99 percent hers. This next hilarious romance includes a special PS section with two Happily Ever Afters—one for this novel featuring Darcy and Tom and the other, an epilogue featuring fan favorites Lucy Hutton and Josh Templeman from The Hating Game!

99 Percent Mine

From USA Today bestselling author of The Hating Game Sally Thorne comes something a little unexpected… a historical rom-com that imagines Victor Frankenstein’s sheltered younger sister, and her attempts to create the perfect man.

For generations, every Frankenstein has found their true love and equal, unlocking lifetimes of blissful wedded adventure. Clever, pretty (and odd) Angelika Frankenstein has run out of suitors and fears she may become the exception to this family rule. When assisting in her brother Victor’s ground-breaking experiment to bring a reassembled man back to life, she realizes that having an agreeable gentleman convalescing in the guest suite might be a chance to let a man get to know the real her. For the first time, Angelika embarks upon a project that is all her own.

When her handsome scientific miracle sits up on the lab table, her hopes for an instant romantic connection are thrown into disarray. Her resurrected beau (named Will for the moment) has total amnesia and is solely focused on uncovering his true identity. Trying to ignore their heart-pounding chemistry, Angelika reluctantly joins the investigation into his past, hoping it will bring them closer. But when a second suitor emerges to aid their quest, Angelika wonders if she was too hasty inventing a solution. Perhaps fate is not something that can be influenced in a laboratory? Or is Will (or whatever his name is!) her dream man, tailored for her in every way? And can he survive what was done to him in the name of science, and love?

Filled with carriages, candlesticks, and corpses, Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match is the spooky-season reimagining of the well-known classic that reminds us to never judge a man by his cadaver!

Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match

The Hating Game [Movie Tie-In]

Cariño, cuánto te odio

'The next Sophie Kinsella' BUSTLE 'A brilliant, biting, hilarious new voice' KRISTAN HIGGINS 'I would read Sally Thorne's grocery list. She is THAT good' GOODREADS __________________ crush (n.): a strong infatuation, particularly for someone beyond your reach . . . Darcy Barrett found her dream man at age eight - ever since, she's had to settle for good enough. Having conducted a global survey of men, she can categorically say that no one measures up to Tom Valeska, whose only flaw is that he's her twin brother Jamie's best friend - oh, and that ninety-nine of the time, he hasn't seemed interested in her. When the twins inherit their grandmother's tumble-down cottage, they're left with strict instructions to bring it back to its former glory. Darcy plans to leave as soon as the renovations start, but before she can cut and run - her usual MO - she finds a familiar face on her porch: Tom's arrived bearing power tools, and he's single for the first time in almost a decade. Suddenly Darcy's sticking around. Sparks start to fly - and not just because of the faulty wiring. But a one percent chance with Tom is no longer enough. This time around, Darcy's switching things up. She's going to make Tom Valeska ninety-nine percent hers. ____________ “/i>font size="+1">Find out why everyone is obsessed with Sally Thorne 'The perfect sexy, fun love story to read by the pool' PAIGE TOON on 99% Mine 'Charming, self-deprecating, quick-witted and funny.' The New York Times on The Hating Game 'A smart and funny modern romance.' Good Housekeeping on The Hating Game 'One of the most delectable rom-coms I've ever read' Entertainment Weekly on The Hating Game

99% Mine

Lucy Hutton e Joshua Templeman se odeiam. Não é desgostar. Não é tolerar. É odiar. E eles não têm nenhum problema em demonstrar esses sentimentos em uma série de manobras ritualísticas passivo-agressivas enquanto permanecem sentados um diante do outro, trabalhando como assistentes executivos de uma editora. Lucy não consegue entender a abordagem apática, rígida e meticulosa que Joshua adota ao realizar seu trabalho. Ele, por sua vez, vive desorientado com as roupas coloridas de Lucy, suas excentricidades e seu jeitinho Poliana de levar a vida. Diante da possibilidade de uma promoção, os dois travam uma guerra de egos e Lucy não recua quando o jogo final pode lhe custar o trabalho de seus sonhos. Enquanto isso, a tensão entre o casal segue fervendo, e agora a moça se dá conta de que talvez não sinta ódio por Joshua. E talvez ele também não sinta ódio por Lucy. Ou talvez esse seja só mais um jogo.

O jogo do amor/ódio

Ti odio, anzi no, ti amo!

Lucy Hutton e Joshua Templeman odeiam-se. Não, não se trata de mera antipatia. Eles odeiam-se de morte. Quando são forçados a trabalhar juntos, a hostilidade entre ambos atinge níveis alarmantes. Basta ver a password do computador dela, por exemplo. Ou então observá-lo após cada confronto, enquanto desenha misteriosos símbolos na agenda. Joshua é irritantemente meticuloso (a ponto de usar sempre as camisas numa sequência específica), e desprovido de sentimentos. Lucy, pelo contrário, é divertida, espalhafatosa e excêntrica (a ponto de ter uma coleção de bonecos secreta).Mas a fasquia sobe ainda mais quando é anunciada uma promoção. Pois... há apenas UM lugar. E apenas UM deles poderá ocupá-lo. Se Lucy vencer, passará a ser chefe de Joshua. Se for Joshua a vencer, Lucy jura que vai pedir a demissão. Agora que a tensão está no auge, o comportamento de ambos torna-se cada vez mais estranho. E quando, no elevador da empresa, trocam um beijo capaz de derreter as paredes de aço que os rodeiam, surgem as dúvidas: será que se odeiam de verdade? Ou não passará tudo de um maquiavélico jogo?Encantador, divertido e romântico, o romance de estreia de Sally Thorne promete pôr os leitores em alvoroço... e a ansiar que o ódio se transforme em amor!

Odeio-te e Amo-te

99 procent van mij

Nefret Oyunu

Charmant, zuvorkommend, engagiert - Lucy Hutton wird von allen Kollegen geschätzt. Nur einer macht ihr das Leben zur Hölle: der überhebliche Schönling Joshua Templeman, ihr Konkurrent um den neuen Chefposten. Leider muss sie sich ausgerechnet mit ihm ein Büro teilen, da fliegen natürlich täglich die Fetzen! Doch ihr "Hass-Spiel", wie Lucy es insgeheim nennt, verändert sich mit der Zeit. Als Joshua sich aufopferungsvoll während einer Krankheit um sie kümmert, kommen die beiden sich näher. Und plötzlich kann Lucy ihn nicht mehr hassen, im Gegenteil! Sie ist sich sicher, dass Joshua auch etwas für sie empfindet - dennoch tut er so, als wäre nie etwas gewesen. Sieht er sie wirklich nur als Konkurrentin? Um das herauszufinden, muss Lucy alles aufs Spiel setzen ... "Eine brillante, bissige, urkomische neue Autorin. "Küss mich, Mistkerl!" wird die Liebesromanwelt im Sturm erobern. Eines der besten Bücher, das ich je gelesen habe." New York Times-Bestsellerautorin Kristan Higgins

Romantische Komödie

Küss mich, Mistkerl!

nemesis (s) 1) perivihollinen tai vastustaja, jota on mahdotonta päihittää 2) ihmisen tuho 3) Joshua Templeman Lucy Hutton on hurmaava ja avulias ja ylpeä siitä, että kaikki Bexley & Gaminin toimistolla pitävät hänestä. Siis kaikki paitsi kylmän tehokas ja virheettömästi pukeutunut Joshua Templeman. Kaksikko on jaetussa työhuoneessaan 40 tuntia (okei, 50 tai 60) viikossa, ja heidän välilleen on muodostunut koukuttava, naurettava, loputon taistelu siitä, kumpi on parempi. Oli se sitten tuijotuskilpailu, imitointileikki tai HR-peli, Lucy ei voi antaa Joshuan voittaa häntä yhdessäkään asiassa. Eikä ainakaan, kun avautuu mahdollisuus mahtavaan ylennykseen. Lucy joutuu kuitenkin kyseenalaistamaan käsityksensä Joshuasta, kun täysin viaton hissimatka päättyy järisyttävään suudelmaan. Ehkä Lucy ei sittenkään vihaa Joshuaa. Ehkä Joshua ei vihaakaan Lucya. Tai ehkä aivan uudenlainen peli on alkanut.

Totista leikkiä

Wredne igraszki

« Une nouvelle voix mordante, brillante et hilarante. Meilleurs ennemis va bouleverser le monde de la comédie romantique. C'est l'une des meilleures que j'ai jamais lues ! » Kristan Higgins Avec ce premier roman, Sally Thorne fait une entrée fracassante dans l’univers de la romance. Cette comédie hilarante et sexy explore la frontière parfois très mince entre l’amour et la haine au bureau. Le jour où Lucy rencontre son nouveau collègue, Joshua Templeman, elle n’en revient pas : il est à tomber ! Sauf qu’il ne lui faut pas plus de deux secondes pour découvrir qu’il est aussi froid, cynique, impitoyable... absolument détestable ! Alors, quand leurs chefs respectifs les mettent en concurrence pour une promotion, Lucy est prête à tout pour le battre. Car, si elle gagne, elle sera sa boss. S’il gagne... elle démissionnera. Autant dire qu’elle n’a pas le choix : elle doit gagner. Mais lorsque, un soir, dans l’ascenseur, ce traître de Josh l’embrasse fougueusement, elle est complètement déstabilisée. Se serait-elle trompée à son sujet depuis le début ? Ou est-ce une tactique de Josh pour lui faire perdre ses moyens ? A propos de l'auteur : Sally Thorne vit à Camberra, en Australie, et passe ses journées à rédiger des contrats et des demandes de financement. Rien de bien excitant... C’est pourquoi elle consacre le temps qui lui reste à l’écriture de fictions pétillantes et colorées ! Pour elle comme pour les lectrices de romance, l’intensité est l’ingrédient indispensable à un livre réussi. Meilleurs ennemis est son premier roman.

Découvrez la nouvelle comédie romantique de Sally Thorne "À moi... ou presque !"

Meilleurs ennemis

Má mě rád, nemá mě rád

Le jour où Lucy rencontre son nouveau collègue, Joshua Templeman, elle n'en revient pas : il est à tomber ! Sauf qu'il ne lui faut pas plus de deux secondes pour découvrir qu'il est aussi froid, cynique, impitoyable... absolument détestable ! Alors, quand leurs chefs respectifs les mettent en concurrence pour une promotion, Lucy est prête à tout pour le battre. Car, si elle gagne, elle sera sa boss. S'il gagne... elle démissionnera. Autant dire qu'elle n'a pas le choix : elle doit gagner. Mais lorsque, un soir, dans l'ascenseur, ce traître de Josh l'embrasse fougueusement, elle est complètement déstabilisée. Se serait-elle trompée à son sujet depuis le début ? Ou est-ce une tactique de Josh pour lui faire perdre ses moyens ?

Suloinen, omalaatuinen romanttinen komedia, joka todistaa, että rakkaus voi roihahtaa mitä epätodennäköisimmässäkin paikassa… Ruthie on 25-vuotias ja työskennellyt senioritalon vastaanotossa vuosia. Hän asuu yhdessä työpaikkansa huoneistoista ja elää täysin pinttynyttä elämää kilpikonnien keskellä. Kunnes eräänä päivänä hän kiinnittää huomiota pitkään, komeaan ja tatuoituun pomonsa poikaan Teddyyn. Mies on kaupungissa etsimässä työtä, jotta voisi säästää rahaa avatakseen unelmiensa tatuointistudion. Ruthie on sulaa vahaa Teddyn edessä, mutta sitten mies kommentoi Ruthieta mummomaiseksi. Ruthie keksii täydellisen koston Teddylle. Kaksi vanhaa rouvaa tarvitsee uuden avustajan. Edelliset avustajat eivät ole kestäneet vaativia naisia paria päivää kauempaa. Toisin sanoen juuri sopiva työ Teddylle. Sally Thornen esikoisromaani Totista leikkiä (The Hating Game) on noussut USA Today -lehden bestsellerlistalle ja sen käännösoikeudet on myyty 25 maahan. Kirjasta on myös tekeillä Peter Hutchingsin ohjaama elokuva. Thorne asuu aviomiehensä kanssa Australian Canberrassa talossa, jossa on ties kuinka paljon vintage-leluja, aivan liian monta tyynyä, kummitteleva nukkekoti ja maailman suloisin mopsi.

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