In the Woods vs The Hating Game by Sally Thorne

Tana Frenchs debut novel is a haunting, atmospheric police procedural that transcends the genre. Detective Rob Ryan investigates the murder of a young girl in a small Irish town, a case that mirrors a traumatic, unsolved mystery from his own childhood. Frenchs prose is lyrical and deeply psychological, focusing on the toll that investigation takes on the detectives themselves. Unlike traditional m...

The Hating Game is the definitive office romance of the 21st century. It follows Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman, two executive assistants who despise each other while sharing an office. Their professional rivalry escalates into a series of petty games until a promotion opportunity forces them to confront their true feelings. Thornes writing is sharp, hilarious, and deeply romantic, making it a m...