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Every year I look forward to reading the newest book by Katherine Center, it’s one of my favorite times of the year. She never fails to deliver a story that touches my heart, makes me laugh, and makes me fall in love.

Katie has experienced her share of heartbreak. She has also had to face her issues with herself and her body (I hear you, Katie). Now, she is facing the potential of being laid off from her job as a video producer. When a coworker suggests that she does a promotional video on Tom “Hutch” Hutcheson, a rescue swimmer in the Coast Guard, this is the way that she could prove her worth and keep her job. It also puts Katie in a bit of a predicament, though, because one of the prerequisites of this gig is that she knows how to swim, and she does not. So, what’s a girl to do? She lies.

Hutch is not keen on doing a video. He loves his job. He thrives at it, actually. Saving people is what Hutch does best, but even though his job is heroic, Hutch does not want publicity or fame, he just wants to do his job to the best of his ability. Yeah, Hutch was a pretty great character. Sigh. But following Hutch around, filming him at his job, and spending so much time with him could make someone catch feelings.

Katie’s arrival in Key West was not all smooth sailing. Sure, she was staying at a colorful cottage community, her landlady and her group of friends were kind and welcoming, and her introduction to the subject of her video was not exactly what I would call a meet-cute, but I would certainly call it funny and memorable. What ensued was a great deal of witty banter, hijinks, chemistry, and emotions galore.

I adored the characters in The Love Haters. From the lead characters to the supporting characters, once again, Katherine Center has created characters that I would like to have as friends. I mean, who wouldn’t want to hang out with the Gals! Oh, and it was absolutely impossible not to fall head over heels with the big guy, George Bailey.

The Love Haters was a well-rounded romance that gave me just what I was looking for and expecting from Katherine Center. With a good message of body positivity, a wonderful love story, and plenty of witty banter, this novel just added some much-needed sunshine in my life.

*5 Stars