An unforgettably funny enemies-to-lovers romcom about a grumpy dog show judge, a determined former beauty queen, and a Golden Retriever more interested in stealing bacon than winning Best in Show. Ruby Taylor gave up pageant life the day she turned eighteen and figured she'd never look back. But when an old friend begs her to show her beloved Golden Retriever at the upcoming West Coast Canine Classic, Ruby reluctantly straps on her heels and gets to work. If only she knew exactly what the adorably lazy lump of a dog was getting her into. If there's one thing veterinarian Spencer Wilson knows in this world, it's dogs. Human beings are an entirely different animal—especially stubborn, gorgeous women clearly in way over their heads. As judge for the local dog show, Spencer advises Ruby to quit while she still can, but her old fervor for winning has returned—and she's determined to show the stern, broody-eyed judge that she's more than just a pretty face.
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I received an audio arc from Netgalley and an e-arc from Edelweiss of I Hate You More by Lucy Gilmore in exchange for an honest review.
I thought this story was so cute and fluffy and loved all the puppies (especially Wheezy <3). Spencer and Ruby had this enemies/dislike to lovers thing going on, I don't know if I would go as far as hate, and not sure if the title "I Hate You More" fully describes the story. But I did like the tension between Spencer and Ruby, they had a lot of sweet moments and some steamy moments too 0.0.
Ruby works at a retirement community, which reminded me a little of Second First Impressions by Sally Thorne.
I think that if you're looking for a quick cute read with good tension in the romance and a little grumpy sunshine, this is a good pick.
3 stars.