Love at First Spite - by Anna E Collins (Paperback)

About the Book

"They say living well is the best revenge. But sometimes, spreading the misery seems a whole lot more satisfying. That's interior designer Dani Porter's justification for buying the vacant lot next to her ex-fiancâe's house--the house they were supposed to live in together, before he cheated on her with their realtor. Dani plans to build a vacation rental that will a) mess with his view and his peace of mind and b) prove that Dani is not someone to be stepped on. Welcome to project Spite House. That plan quickly becomes complicated when Dani is forced to team up with Wyatt Montego, the handsome, haughty architect at her firm, and the only person available to draw up blueprints. Wyatt is terse and stern, the kind of man who eats his sandwich with a knife and fork. But as they spend time together on- and off-site, Dani glimpses something deeper beneath that hard veneer, something surprising, vulnerable, and real. And the closer she gets to her goal, the more she wonders if winning revenge could mean losing something infinitely sweeter"--]cProvided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Falling in love is the ultimate payback in this delightful, breezy romcom about an interior designer who teams up with an enigmatic architect at her firm to get revenge on her ex the only way she knows how: by building a spite house next door

"Filled with sizzling chemistry and delicious revenge, Love at First Spite had me smiling from start to finish. This is one debut you don't want to miss!" --Kate Bromley, author of Talk Bookish to Me

They say living well is the best revenge. But sometimes, spreading the misery seems a whole lot more satisfying. That's interior designer Dani Porter's justification for buying the vacant lot next to her ex-fiancé's house...the house they were supposed to live in together, before he cheated on her with their Realtor. Dani plans to build a vacation rental that will a) mess with his view and his peace of mind and b) prove that Dani is not someone to be stepped on. Welcome to project Spite House.

That plan quickly becomes complicated when Dani is forced to team up with Wyatt Montego, the handsome, haughty architect at her firm, and the only person available to draw up blueprints. Wyatt is terse and stern, the kind of man who eats his sandwich with a knife and fork. But as they spend time together on- and off-site, Dani glimpses something deeper beneath that hard veneer, something surprising, vulnerable, and real. And the closer she gets to her goal, the more she wonders if winning revenge could mean losing something infinitely sweeter...

"Rollickingly, fast-paced... Fans of Emily Henry's tales will enjoy Collins' imaginative rom-com." --Booklist

"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

Review Quotes

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