The Trouble with Hating You
Page 30
I’d like to thank the entire team at Forever for loving my book as much I do, for seeing its value, for supporting the characters and their stories and underlying themes, for never once saying a strong, opinionated female main character is unlikable but instead rallying her on, for not thinking that one Indian romance author on the list is enough or that stories about South Asians are niche. I’ll never forget that whirlwind Friday before Thanksgiving when everything happened so quickly and changed my career. I want to thank everyone for your overwhelming support and dedication, but especially my editors, Lexi, Amy, Leah, and Madeleine. I have been blown away by the welcome.
A lot of my creative aspirations wouldn’t be possible without a strong network of family, friends, and the writing community. I’m blessed by the bountiful love from my parents. Thank you to the hubs for being there for me, Parth, Rohan, Meet, and the “London Girls,” and for not dismissing this path as something silly and fleeting, but encouraging it, getting excited over it. I don’t come from a creativity-supporting community, but I am grateful for having family show their pride and excitement for my stories and never saying (and I’m pretty sure not thinking) that the creative path is a lesser path or time wasted. AKA: Why aren’t you a doctor?!?
A big shout-out to my bae, Lizet, and special thanks to Jocie. A gigantic appreciation for Christina, for reminding me that I’m “a motha-freaking unicorn,” ha! Thank you for many years of writing dates, listening ears, advice, consoling moments, and open hearts to Anna Banks, Marissa Meyer, Rori Shay, and Lish McBride.
Many endless thanks to all of the readers out there. You make the world spin with your insatiable love for stories. I sincerely hope that you enjoy this adventure with Liya and Jay and will join me for more wild rides in the years to come.
Discover Your Next Great Read
Get sneak peeks, book recommendations, and news about your favorite authors.
Tap here to learn more.
About the Author
Sajni Patel was born in vibrant India and raised in the heart of Texas, surrounded by a lot of delicious food and plenty of diversity. She draws on her personal experiences, cultural expectations, and Southern flair to create worlds that center on strong Indian women. Once an MMA fighter, she’s now all about puppies and rainbows and tortured-love stories. She currently lives in Austin, where she not-so-secretly watches Matthew McConaughey from afar during UT football games. Queso is her weakness, and thanks to her family’s cooking, Indian/Tex-Mex cuisine is a real thing. She’s a die-hard Marvel Comics fan, a lover of chocolates from around the world, and is always wrapped up in a story.
Praise for THE TROUBLE WITH HATING YOU
“With witty banter and fascinating characters, Sajni Patel takes the classic enemies-to-lovers trope to a deliciously charming level. I loved everything about this book.”
—Farrah Rochon, USA Today bestselling author
“Liya and Jay are a couple I’ve been waiting forever to meet in a romance novel. THE TROUBLE WITH HATING YOU has delicious banter, deep wounds, heartwarming friendships, and a path to love that often feels impossibly hard, and the payoff is satisfying enough to give you a book hangover the size of Texas.”
—Sonali Dev, USA Today bestselling author
“The enemies-to-lovers arc is classic, but the cultural specificity [Sajni] Patel brings makes this rom-com feel fun and fresh.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Sajni Patel bursts onto the scene with a debut that will make you laugh!”
—Jenny Holiday, USA Today bestselling author
“THE TROUBLE WITH HATING YOU was everything I needed—witty banter, explosive chemistry, and a hard won HEA that still has me smiling long after reading the last page. I can’t wait for Sajni’s next book!”
—A.J. Pine, USA Today bestselling author
“An enjoyable debut! The chemistry between Liya and Jay is off the charts. You’ll be rooting for these two from their first meeting!”
—Farah Heron, author of The Chai Factor