
Hate and Other Acts of Fiction
$37.33
- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
1 December 2026
Summary
Former lovers turned rival tour guides must join forces to overcome scandal in this steamy second-chance romance.
Sadie Stockton has the almost-perfect job leading tours through the former home of her favorite author, the enigmatic recluse Hazel Wilmont. But when the owners of the Wilmont House announce plans to increase the estate’s revenue by hosting an overnight murder mystery set in a cocktail lounge, Sadie is less than thrilled. Yet again, Hazel’s legacy is being tarnished by fic…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593952429 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0593952421 |
| Author: | Megan Oliver |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 1 December 2026 |
| Weight: | 325g |
| Dimensions: | 132mm x 203mm |

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Critics Review
“Unbelievably fun and sexy, Megan Oliver has concocted the perfect cocktail of simmering tension, fizzy banter, and deftly layered emotions. Expect a book hangover!”—Heather McBreen, author of Sunk In Love
“Full of tension, heart, and humor Hate and Other Acts of Fiction captivated me. Megan Oliver knows exactly how to write a heartfelt romance with characters that linger in your mind.”—Katie Holt, author of Not in My Book and The Last Page
“A warm, witty, incredibly sexy romance that had me fanning myself one moment and reaching for the tissues the next… Not only has Megan Oliver served up sizzling banter, top tier spice, and a book boyfriend that romance readers will lose their minds over, she has also crafted a deeply relatable heroine whose personal journey felt like an affirmation for my anxious soul. This is a romance that will wrap its arms around you, tell you you’re enough, and leave you glowing.” —Isabelle Engel, author of Most Eligible“Oliver’s sophomore novel dazzles with rivalry, chemistry, and an elevator scene that will live rent free in your mind forever. Sadie and Ryan are stunningly well-developed characters who move from former lovers to rivals to the kind of yearning I want to feel in my veins. Put me down for a double shot of this kind of pining and pay off.”—Audrey Goldberg, author of Vengefully Matched
Megan Oliver
Megan Oliver is a writer, an avid romance reader, and a travel enthusiast whose vacation mishaps provide plenty of inspiration for her characters on page. She lives with her husband, two dogs who refuse to cuddle as much as she’d prefer, and a cat who barely tolerates the presence of any and all above.
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