Between Love and Loathing by Shain Rose: Paperback; 416 pages, English

Book Title: Between Love and Loathing
Author: Shain Rose

Book Description:
Poppy Monroe has always lived by her own rules—fierce, unapologetic, and determined not to fall for the man she despises most: Colton, her arrogant, maddeningly handsome nemesis. But when their lives collide and the line between love and hate blurs, sparks turn into fire. What begins as sharp-tongued banter and blistering tension soon erupts into passion neither of them can resist. Their relationship is messy, emotional, and intoxicating, forcing them to confront not just their feelings for each other, but the deeper truths they’ve been running from.

💞 Tropes:

• Enemies to lovers

• Hate-fueled banter

• “I can’t stand you…but I can’t stay away”

• Grumpy x feisty

• Small-town drama

• Emotional vulnerability under the anger

🔥 Spice Rating:
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ / 5
This romance does not hold back on the steam. Expect explosive chemistry where arguments often turn into passion, with detailed, explicit scenes that balance both heat and raw emotion. The spice features power struggles, intensity, and a lot of “giving in despite better judgment.” Multiple steamy encounters throughout, with the kind of fiery tension that fits perfectly with an enemies-to-lovers dynamic.

🏷️ Subgenre:
Contemporary Romance

📆 Publication Date:
April 14, 2022

📚 Standalone or Series:
Standalone (part of Shain Rose’s larger collection of interconnected romances, but you don’t need to read others first).

✨ Vibe Snapshot:
Fiery enemies-to-lovers with sharp banter, small-town tension, and high heat.