Love, Hate & Clickbait

By: Liz Bowery

Narrated by: Michael Crouch

A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK SELECTED BY BUZZFEED & THE NERD DAILY

"Quick-paced, sharp, and thoroughly entertaining. I couldn’t put it down!”—Helen Hoang

Shake some hands. Kiss some coworkers.

Cutthroat political consultant Thom Morgan is thriving, working on the governor of California’s presidential campaign. If only he didn’t have to deal with Clay Parker, the infuriatingly smug data analyst who gets under Thom’s skin like it’s his job. In the midst of one of their heated and very public arguments, a journalist snaps a photo, but the image makes it look like they’re kissing. As if that weren’t already worst-nightmare territory, the photo goes viral—and in a bid to secure the liberal vote, the governor asks them to lean into it. Hard.

Thom knows all about damage control—he practically invented it. Ever the professional, he’ll grin and bear this challenge as he does all others. But as the loyal staffers push the boundaries of “giving the people what they want,” the animosity between them blooms into something deeper and far more dangerous: desire. Soon their fake relationship is hurtling toward something very real, which could derail the campaign and cost them both their jobs…and their hearts.

©2022 Liz Bowery (P)2022 Harlequin Enterprises, Limited

Great story!

Even though the characters were flawed, it was a sweet love story at heart. Loved it!

Great, just, great

It starts off in a place that will have you confused and maybe uninterested. Give it a chance. You won’t regret it.

4.5 stars overall

This is basically Veep turned into a rom-com and I loved it. I will also never tire of a fake relationship for ridiculous romance novel reasons and two idiots that fail to recognize when it become real.

This won’t be for everyone. The humor is dark and the people are all awful, but this worked so well for me and was paced perfectly; I could hardly put it down. Honestly surprised it’s

Excellent on audio, Michael Crouch is a great narrator.

Took a minute but then, AMAZING!

When I first started listening, I was like, why would anyone write a book with such unlikable protagonists!!?? But, I persevered and I'm so glad I did!!! This was adorable and sweet and just all around delightful! So if you're on the fence, push through the deuchiness of both main characters in the first few chapters and just know you are going to fall in love with them as it continues!

Mmm it was ok

Mmm it was ok. Could be way better. End was totally rushed but it was still a ok storyline

Love it!

I was on edge at times which kept me invested. A happy feel good with just the right amount of… hate.

A gritty love story

A story that isn’t afraid to lean into the reality of politics and what it costs.

Great read!

It’s hard to find romance novels written for gay men, that aren’t full of pornographic sex scenes.
That isn’t what I read these stories for. This book has sex scenes that are pertinent to the storyline and hot without being excessively graphic. This will definitely garner a second listen. I hope there’s a follow up-id love to continue watching them learn and grow together. Great story, great narrator

Great narration, good story

This book comes with an acceptable story line, albeit a little far fetched. Regardless, it was a nice read. Narration was great!

Mild animosity to lovers

Love this guy's voice and the story is very cute. Big fan of the whole warming up to each other thing