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A Hate Like This (A Gamble on Love Mom Com Series Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Whitney Dineen (Author), Melanie Summers (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 898 ratings
A Hate Like This (A Gamble on Love Mom Com, Book 2)

Single mother Moira Bishop hates when her family interferes in her love life. If life as a young widow isn’t hard enough, just add three boys, a slew of unruly pets, and ownership of Gamble Alaska’s only diner. The last thing she needs is a man to look after too.

Entertainment lawyer to the stars Ethan Caplan hates his clients. There’s only so much coddling and placating a man can do in a lifetime. He’s finally decided he’s had enough, so he escapes to the tiny no-horse town of Gamble to work on the novel he’s always wanted to write.

Positive that Alaska will be distraction-free, Ethan’s sure he can pen a bestselling legal novel. That is until he lays his eyes on Moira Bishop. Suddenly he finds himself having five meals a day at the diner, just so he can talk to her for a few minutes.

When Moira’s son wins tickets to the Galaxy Studio Theme Park in L.A., Ethan jumps at the chance to play host to the family. He’s sure he can win her over by showing her how glamorous life could be with him. With the help of his friends, he plans the date to end all dates, hoping one incredible night will change her mind about giving love a second chance.
Will Moira open her heart to Ethan? Will Ethan do what it takes to prove that he can be the man Moira and her boys need in their lives? Will little Colton be tall enough to ride the Galactic Mindbender?

Find out in the deliciously fun second installment in the Gamble on Love Momcom series.
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Whitney Dineen is the author of many books, including the Creek Water series, the Seven Brides for Seven Mothers series, and the Mimi Chronicles. Melanie Summers currently resides in Edmonton, Canada, with her husband, three young children, and their goofy dog. When she's not writing romance novels, she loves reading, snuggling up on the couch with her family for movie night (which would not be complete without lots of popcorn and milkshakes), and long walks in the woods near her house. Melanie is a member of the Romance Writers of America, as well as the International Women's Writing Guild.

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    USA Today Bestselling author Whitney Dineen is a rock star in her own head. While delusional about her singing abilities, there’s been a plethora of validation that she’s a fairly decent author (AMAZING!!!). After winning many writing awards and selling nearly a kabillion books (math may not be her forte, either), she’s decided to let the voices in her head say whatever they want (sorry, Mom). She also won a fourth-place ribbon in a fifth-grade swim meet in backstroke. So, there’s that.

    Whitney loves to play with her kids (a.k.a. dazzle them with her amazing flossing abilities), bake stuff, eat stuff, and write books for people who "get" her. She thinks french fries are the perfect food and Mrs. Roper is her spirit animal.

    ***Super fans, please check out my reading group Eat, Laugh, Love on Facebook for early announcements and other good stuff: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1145541502567944

    ***If you're the average run of the mill fan, go here--where you will still have plenty of fun: https://www.facebook.com/Whitney-Dineen-Author-11687019412

    First Place at the Top Shelf Book Awards, 2020

    Gold Medal winner at the International Readers' Favorite Awards, 2017.

    Silver medal winner at the International Readers' Favorite Awards, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020

    Finalist RONE Awards, 2016, 2018, 2019.

    Finalist at the IRFA 2016, 2017.

    Finalist at the Book Excellence Awards, 2017

    Finalist Top Shelf Indie Book Awards, 2017

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    Melanie Summers is a multi-award-winning, Amazon best-selling author of romantic comedies and women’s fiction. She’s written over thirty books for people who have 'had it up to here' with the real world and need to laugh, feel good, and sigh happily. When she’s not writing or reading, she's usually out for a walk with her two adorable dogs, hanging out on the beach with her husband and their three teenagers, or curled up on the couch for family movie night. Melanie resides on Vancouver Island, Canada where her life goal is to become one of those fabulous people who take daily ice baths in the ocean. So far, she can get in up to her ankles, which is not awful, thank you very much.

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Customers enjoy this book's sweet and fun storyline, with one review highlighting Moira and Digger's story as particularly poignant. The book is well-written and easy to read, filled with hilarious kids, and customers love the characters, with one noting how they blend together in the town setting. They find it heartwarming, with one review describing it as a great reminder of life, and they appreciate the pacing, particularly Ethan's character.

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13 customers mention "Story quality"13 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as sweet and fun, with one customer highlighting Moira's poignant narrative.

"...Ethan and Moira are adorable characters and I enjoyed their relationship...." Read more

"...I did enjoy this book overall. Good characters, interesting, good flow to story, fun and well written...." Read more

"...Moira’s story is so poignant and Ethan turns out to be just the persistent, nurturing and caring man she deserves after the life she has led...." Read more

"Really enjoyed this story. Loved Ethan. Moira was a wee bit...gun shy? Burned before in life? Stressed out? All of the above?..." Read more

12 customers mention "Humor"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, particularly the hilarious kids and boys' antics, with one customer noting the perfect balance of wit.

"...doesn't really have steamy scenes, the read left me entertained and happy. I recommend this read, and I look forward to the next one. 😀..." Read more

"...Good characters, interesting, good flow to story, fun and well written. However, I really wasn’t a fan of Ethan towards the end...." Read more

"...I love the boys' antics and the family and friends dynamics in Alaska...." Read more

"You know it's going to be a fun read when a character states that behaving like a native from Gamble means letting your leg hair grow out!..." Read more

11 customers mention "Readability"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well written and an amazing read, with one customer noting it's an easy read that makes you smile.

"...While this book doesn't really have steamy scenes, the read left me entertained and happy. I recommend this read, and I look forward to the next one...." Read more

"...Good characters, interesting, good flow to story, fun and well written. However, I really wasn’t a fan of Ethan towards the end...." Read more

"...This one left me w mixed feelings. It was well written, thoughtful, gritty and maybe a little too true life...." Read more

"...Moira’s boys were so funny, well written and central to the story, I laughed lot while reading. Enjoy!" Read more

10 customers mention "Character development"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning how the town characters blend well together.

"...There is no hate here!! Ethan and Moira are adorable characters and I enjoyed their relationship...." Read more

"...I did enjoy this book overall. Good characters, interesting, good flow to story, fun and well written...." Read more

"...Filled with humor,a few tears and a very real assortment of characters...." Read more

"4+++++ here’s a different way to get that love story. You’ll love characters and the best description of area and family… the writing puts us in the..." Read more

9 customers mention "Enjoyment"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book and series, with one mentioning it is the second book in the series.

"Such a good book by these authors yet again. Moira has had a hard life, but she and her three boys are hanging in there and making the best of it...." Read more

"I am in love with the whole series that takes place in Gamble, Alaska...." Read more

"I am a huge fan of this author and have greatly enjoyed most other books. This one left me w mixed feelings...." Read more

"...Forget about the titles!!! This series is WONDERFUL!!!" Read more

8 customers mention "Heartwarming read"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming and interesting, with one customer noting it provides great reminders about life.

"...I did enjoy this book overall. Good characters, interesting, good flow to story, fun and well written...." Read more

"...This one left me w mixed feelings. It was well written, thoughtful, gritty and maybe a little too true life...." Read more

"...And Moira's sons? Absolutely adorable. Loved how they always kept the adults "real"...." Read more

"...She was horrid the majority of the book! Ethan was so sweet and kind and steady and.... I was nearly committed due to all the ranting and raving I..." Read more

4 customers mention "Pacing"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, with one mentioning that Ethan is easy to enjoy.

"...Ethan is easy to enjoy and I loved how he effortlessly moved to support her children...." Read more

"Really enjoyed this story. Loved Ethan. Moira was a wee bit...gun shy? Burned before in life? Stressed out? All of the above?..." Read more

"...She was horrid the majority of the book! Ethan was so sweet and kind and steady and.... I was nearly committed due to all the ranting and raving I..." Read more

"...Lovable (and often hilarious) kids, a hero and heroine you can’t stop rooting for, and the pacing of the story is spot-on...." Read more

Melanie Summers and Whitney Dineen books are always a good choice
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Melanie Summers and Whitney Dineen books are always a good choice
It's always a good idea to grab a book by these two writers, they create these incredible characters in their worlds so real that they end up opening and breaking my heart . Moira is the single mom of three rambunctious children, owner of the only Dinner in Gamble Alaska. After losing her husband four years after getting married, life has been hard for her and her children, all her time, effort and money is devoted to keeping the old farm house where they live from falling apart. After his brother Digger meets the woman of his life, everyone begins to think that she must be next . Ethan Caplan came to Gamble to be close to his best friend and nephews before the wedding but also to take a sabbatical to write a novel. Meeting Moira and her children on a daily basis is a plus until they begin to fill their days and the chemistry between the two is impossible to avoid . Moira broke my heart, a single mom trying to stay afloat when everyone has opinions about her life. Both Ethan and Moira have their walls high and are afraid to let go of their defenses but they are perfect together . I did not like the third act or conflict and I thought the resolution was a bit fast, I would have wanted another reaction from Ethan to make him a perfect book boyfriend . I loved all the characters in the book, but the kids always get the best parts
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  • Claudia H
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another super cute read
    Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2022
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    The title of this book doesn't at all fit this story! There is no hate here!!

    Ethan and Moira are adorable characters and I enjoyed their relationship. She certainly had some difficult events in her past, and my heart felt for her. Ethan is easy to enjoy and I loved how he effortlessly moved to support her children.

    There were a few things that bugged me about these two, but overall, they have a good connection. While this book doesn't really have steamy scenes, the read left me entertained and happy. I recommend this read, and I look forward to the next one. 😀
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  • Aquachristy
    4.0 out of 5 stars I liked it, but….
    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2023
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    This is the 3rd book I’ve read by these authors. I did enjoy this book overall. Good characters, interesting, good flow to story, fun and well written. However, I really wasn’t a fan of Ethan towards the end. I felt he behaved very immaturely once things didn’t go his way. Moira got a bit nasty, to be fair, but I think her behavior is completely understandable considering her background, her children, and the fact that Ethan was underplaying his feelings very vocally. It was ridiculous what he was suggesting without more lead in and discussion. Then he never made the smallest effort to discuss his feelings with Moira or understand her side. That she was the only one to have to fully apologize and risk her emotions at the end is unfair and ridiculous. Still enjoyed it overall but the ending took away a bit.
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  • WaWoman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Enough
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2025
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    Such a good book by these authors yet again. Moira has had a hard life, but she and her three boys are hanging in there and making the best of it. Enter Ethan, Harper's best friend and very successful LA lawyer, who shows Moira and her boys what they're missing. I love the boys' antics and the family and friends dynamics in Alaska. Ethan's LA home, his parents, and all he has to offer is so fun and different from what Moira is used to. I love the brutal honesty friends and family offer these stubborn could-be, should-be lovers. Absolutely great ending!
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  • Mel M
    5.0 out of 5 stars All About Clashes
    Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2022
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    You know it's going to be a fun read when a character states that behaving like a native from Gamble means letting your leg hair grow out! A Hate Like This is about clashes. A clash of cultures, a clash of economic disparity and a clash of the elite versus the everyday. She's a single mother living in a remote Alaskan town with three rambunctious boys in a house that is a money pit. She's barely making ends meet despite being a successful business owner. She's so overwhelmed that even the thought of dating is too much. He's a successful Tinsel Town entertainment lawyer who's burned out from having to bail out and babysit entitled A-listers and entertainers. He has enough money to take a six month sabbatical and try his hand at writing a novel. Having been burned badly in the romance department he's definitely not looking for love. Despite all of their "so called" objections Ethan Caplan and Moira Bishop can't deny their attraction and developing feelings for one another. He's determined to ease her burdens but his plans backfire. She knows absolutely that she does not belong nor will she ever fit into his world. The problem is they are miserable without one another. Friends and family finally break through the stalemate with keen observations and sage advice but ultimately it's Ethan and Moira who must find their common ground.
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  • gemg
    4.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 stars
    Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2024
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    The indecisive couple was frustrating. Then after getting together they became frightened at different times and then followed by stubbornness. Finally, they were immature. Overall, it seemed manufactured.
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  • llilly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Single mom with three boys
    Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2023
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    I am in love with the whole series that takes place in Gamble, Alaska. Moira’s story is so poignant and Ethan turns out to be just the persistent, nurturing and caring man she deserves after the life she has led.

    A HATE LIKE THIS has well-deserved angst. Who doesn’t get the trust issues of a single mom of three you boys, widowed by a not so great husband and working all hours in a diner to raise her boys. You will love the kids and adore Ethan coming into their lives. I hope there is more for us to find in Gamble.
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  • Joy De
    3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed feelings on this one
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2022
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    I am a huge fan of this author and have greatly enjoyed most other books. This one left me w mixed feelings. It was well written, thoughtful, gritty and maybe a little too true life. The main character was hard to like bc she was so hardened but it was also understandable. I read to escape and feel joy and passion and overall just didn't get that but maybe this one was supposed to be more realistic then with a happy ending despite it all.
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  • Prime lover 58
    5.0 out of 5 stars great read!!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2024
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    Second book in the series. Read the first one…and loved it. Just finished reading the second one and ABSOLUTELY loved it!! Now I can’t wait to read the third 😉👍🏼.
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  • CJ
    1.0 out of 5 stars Burned once you can't be too careful or can you?
    Reviewed in Canada on October 21, 2022
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    We met Moria and Ethan in the first book, No Ordinary Hate, but this book is their story. Like the first book of this series the two main characters can't see past their own fears and feelings to see see the ones in the other. The book takes you on an enjoyable journey as they try to overcome the fears.
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