• Book cover for Hate and Other Acts of Fiction by Megan Oliver, featuring an illustrated romantic couple against a warm, colorful background. The title appears prominently in large lettering, with the author's name at the bottom.
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[PRE-ORDER] Hate and Other Acts of Fiction by Megan Oliver

[PRE-ORDER] Hate and Other Acts of Fiction by Megan Oliver

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Release Date: 11/10/2026

second chance romance • rivals-to-lovers • forced proximity • former lovers • steamy romance

When Sadie Stockton's dream job takes an unexpected turn, the last person she wants by her side is Ryan Pearson, her professional rival and the man from her past she would rather forget. But with a new murder mystery experience to make a success of, the two are forced to put their history aside and work together.

What starts as reluctant collaboration quickly becomes much harder to ignore when old chemistry resurfaces. For readers who love sharp banter, unresolved feelings, and the delicious tension of two people who absolutely should not want each other again, this is a second-chance romance with plenty of spark.

The Vibe

Sadie is fiercely protective of her work as a tour guide at the historic Wilmont House, the former home of beloved author Hazel Wilmont. She knows the house, its history, and its stories inside and out, making the arrival of Ryan Pearson as a consultant especially unwelcome.

Ryan is confident, outgoing, and impossible for Sadie to ignore. As the owner of a popular pub crawl business, he brings a completely different energy to the historic estate, and their professional rivalry only adds fuel to the attraction neither of them is quite ready to acknowledge.

Set against historic-house tours, cocktails, and a murder mystery experience, the romance balances playful tension with deeper emotional threads. Their shared history gives every interaction an extra charge, while working side by side makes it increasingly difficult to keep old feelings safely in the past.

For readers who love steamy contemporary romance, witty chemistry, former lovers who can't quite stay away from each other, and a memorable setting with a touch of mystery, Hate and Other Acts of Fiction delivers a fun, emotionally charged second chance at love.

Spice Level

  •  🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️  (4/5)

Tropes & Tags

  • Second chance romance
  • Former lovers
  • Rivals-to-lovers
  • Forced proximity
  • Contemporary romance
  • Steamy romance
  • Witty banter
  • Historic mansion setting
  • Tour guide romance
  • Cocktail and pub culture
  • Murder mystery atmosphere
  • Reignited attraction
  • Emotional healing
  • Professional rivals

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