Library Journal - Audio
06/01/2022
After finding her fiancé in bed with their real estate agent, interior designer Dani and two of her friends decide the best way to get on with her life is to get revenge. Purchasing the small property across the street from what was supposed to be her marital home, Dani devises a plan to build the ultimate "spite house" to hide the ex's gorgeous view. Needing an architect to develop the blueprints, she makes a deal with Wyatt Montego, her handsome and haughty work colleague, and soon their relationship changes. Lila Winters exquisitely performs the small cast of characters in Collins's debut, deftly capturing their varied personalities and easily differentiating between each one, regardless of gender or age. She breathes life into the story and keeps listeners wanting more. Slow and sensual. Stumbling and inebriated. Energetic and fun. All are presented in a believable fashion. VERDICT Recommended for fans of contemporary, workplace, rom-com novels featuring protagonists with opposite personalities, such as The Hating Game.—Amanda L. S. Murphy
From the Publisher
PRAISE FOR LOVE AT FIRST SPITE
“Love at First Spite had me hooked from the first page! The playful banter, steamy love scenes, and delightful cast of secondary characters made this debut an unputdownable read.”—Alexandria Bellefleur, author of Written in the Stars
“Filled with sizzling chemistry and delicious revenge, Love at First Spite had me smiling from start to finish! Get ready, rom-com fans, this is one debut you don’t want to miss!”—Kate Bromley, author of Talk Bookish to Me
“Dani and Wyatt have loads of chemistry… Wyatt is the perfect grumpy romance hero with a heart of gold. An enemies-to-friends-to-lovers story that’s sure to delight rom-com fans.”—Kirkus Reviews
“[A] sweet, sexy story of revenge gone wrong, featuring a lush Washington State setting, quirky side characters, and two adorable Great Danes. For fans of Tessa Bailey, Jen DeLuca, and Kerry Winfrey.”—Library Journal (starred review)
“Rollickingly, fast-paced… Fans of Emily Henry’s tales will enjoy Collins’ imaginative rom-com.”—Booklist
“Love at First Spite delivers on every level with humor, heat, and heart. Collins has crafted characters I was so delighted to spend time with, and whose love story was full of emotion and sparkling sexual tension.”—Denise Williams, author of How to Fail at Flirting
“Memorable characters, sizzling moments and a splash of revenge combine in this cute rom-com.”—Woman’s World, Best New Books of the Week
“[A] fun read that indulges that deep-seated desire for vengeance…. [A] page-turning, lighthearted read.”—USA Today
“Dani and Wyatt keep the story both surprising and entertaining. Collins is sure to win some fans with this one.”—Publishers Weekly
“A fun and flirty first novel.... Collins’s connivingly plotted rom-com will entice readers to root for the pay-out of an enlightened happy ending....smart, flirty rom-com.”—ShelfAwareness
“A sweet story of healing after heartbreak, finding your person and debating the wrong and right ways to eat a sandwich.”—Bookpage
“A delightful twist on a classic tale of revenge—packing plenty of tenderness and heat.”—Brooke Burroughs, author of The Marriage Code
