In "A Love Hate Thing" by Barrie Buckner, we follow the intertwined lives of two protagonists coming from very different backgrounds. The story centers around the tensions and complexities of their relationship, marked by deep-seated feelings of both affection and resentment. As they navigate their emotional landscape, the characters grapple with their pasts and societal expectations, ultimately discovering what love truly means. Through their journey, themes of passion, conflict, and personal growth emerge, painting a vivid picture of how love can be both a source of joy and heartache, challenging them to confront their true feelings for one another. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2020 by Harlequin Enterprises Ltd .