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3 Books Like The Hating Game

If you loved Sally Thorne's workplace rivalry, sharp banter, and attraction hidden beneath competition, start here.

A good next read doesn't have to repeat the same plot. These suggestions follow different connections to The Hating Game; use the explanation beside each pick to find the experience you want more of.

Researched 8 November 2026 · 3 suggestions · Sources below

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The picks below come from linked reading discussions and read-alike sources. “Why try it” explanations are editorial summaries. Order is a browsing guide, not a measured similarity ranking. How we choose →

Reading note: these lists may include adult romance and darker material. Check individual book descriptions and content notes before choosing.

The UnhoneymoonersChristina Lauren

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The Unhoneymooners

by Christina Lauren

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A reader explicitly compares its comic enemies-to-lovers relationship with The Hating Game.

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Fix Her UpTessa Bailey

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Fix Her Up

by Tessa Bailey

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Suggested for a lighthearted fake-dating romance with explicit scenes.

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The Friend ZoneAbby Jimenez

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The Friend Zone

by Abby Jimenez

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Suggested for sarcastic romantic banter, with a warning that the story includes tragedy.

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Which book should I read after The Hating Game?

Start with the connection you want to keep: workplace rivalry, sharp banter, and attraction hidden beneath competition. Read the reasons above rather than treating the first suggestion as a universal best match. A change of tone or pacing can make a book feel very different even when the themes overlap.

Are these sequels or independent recommendations?

This is a read-alike list, rather than a reading order for The Hating Game. Some suggestions begin their own series. Check the linked book information for the appropriate starting volume and whether the series is complete.

Where do these suggestions come from?

The sources below informed this list. Individual recommendations link back to the discussion or read-alike page in which they appeared. Connections are described in our own words; inclusion does not imply unanimous reader agreement.

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