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RoomHate

by Andi Arndt Penelope Ward

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Living in a summer house on Aquidneck Island sounds like a dream, but for Amelia, it is a recipe for disaster. When she inherits half of her grandmother’s property, she discovers the other half belongs to Justin—the very boy whose heart she broke years ago. Now a man with a hard-edged exterior and a deep-seated grudge, Justin is far from the sweet boy she once loved, and he is determined to make their forced cohabitation as difficult as possible. This gripping second-chance romance leans heavily into the enemies-to-lovers trope, fueled by palpable tension and lingering history. As the two clash under one roof, the thin line between their mutual hatred and their undeniable, buried connection begins to blur. Amelia soon realizes that beneath Justin’s smug, cold demeanor, the boy she once knew still exists, waiting to be rediscovered. Filled with sharp banter, heart-wrenching emotional stakes, and sizzling chemistry, this story explores whether two people can move past the mistakes of their youth to find a future together. It is an addictive, angsty, and ultimately heartwarming tale about forgiveness, growth, and the persistence of first love.

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4 4.4 out of 5 stars](javascript:void(0))(10,387) Goodreads Choice Award nominee Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Try again. See all formats and editions The number one Wall Street Journal best seller featuring all new narration with bonus performance of the epilogue from Justin's POV. From New York Times best-selling author, Penelope Ward, comes a new standalone novel. Sharing a summer house with a hot-as-hell roommate should be a dream come true, right? Not when it’s Justin…the only person I’d ever loved…who now hates me. When my grandmother died and left me half of the house on Aquidneck Island, there was a catch: the other half would go to the boy she helped raise. The same boy who turned into the teenager whose heart I broke years ago. The same teenager who’s now a man with a hard body and a hardass personality to match. I hadn’t seen him in years, and now we’re living together because neither one of us is willing to give up the house. The worst part? He didn’t come alone. I’d soon realize there’s a thin line between love and hate. I could see through that smug smile. Beneath it all…the boy is still there. So is our connection. The problem is…now that I can’t have Justin, I’ve never wanted him more. ) ©2016 Penelope Ward (P)2023 Penelope Ward Books, Inc. Previous slide of product details 1. Listening Length 8 hours and 13 minutes 2. Author Penelope Ward 3. Narrator Andi Arndt, see all) 4. Publication date March 17, 2023 5. Language English 6. Publisher Penelope Ward Books, Inc. 7. ASIN B0BYT7GZS4 8. Version Unabridged 9. Program Type Audiobook Next slide of product details See all details Report an issue with this product or seller](https://www.amazon.com/Audible-RoomHate/dp/B0BYT7GZS4/ref=sr1385?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.guEdylsHHp7lOuCpGBvcPabIyUM1htSwZKhZnoV8Prje7Rm04dGi9ebrooW1sSV5mr4Jce4-XYpGAVt8iGWB54DRGOVOHd82iuCu4vrUskTB2p0LFmaM3G4VlxJO4qFIFRmVJtXaSeAd6nJvoW9Ap1Rm9-5VuP8XPMCp2CiQh5JIFsj9LyzLpZVuFVtEc9P7cL5dVHbwf5Susf6LHaF6MQMenafGqQRpS5JBV2k.H2r1qGSn64I7dYUaJ-TvLkaeHp2XZh9dfS2SBDc0&dibtag=se&qid=1780245972&s=books&xpid=BtZXy3REumMg) !Image 37: A 38x35 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Read & Listen Switch back and forth between reading the Kindle book and listening to Audible audiobook. Add the audiobookfor a reduced price of $4.93 after you get the Kindle book as part of your Kindle Unlimited subscription. ](https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp?actionCode=AMZOR3890414266326&ref=adblpdpbhve26eft) People who viewed this also viewed 1 of 48 Previous page 1. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTN8HCBL/ref=adblp13nvvxx0im?encoding=UTF8&plink=6DLOUn7kFem483Ht&pdrdw=Yijvj&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=3RMXHF9FPNAREPAXX8GZ&pdrdwg=miase&pdrdr=244da839-cbc0-4985-8af7-edbf3b3bff6f) The Surrogate The Surrogate Penelope Ward 4,148 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$20.34 2. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDMM85W1/ref=adblp13nvvxx1im?encoding=UTF8&plink=6DLOUn7kFem483Ht&pdrdw=Yijvj&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=3RMXHF9FPNAREPAXX8GZ&pdrdwg=miase&pdrdr=244da839-cbc0-4985-8af7-edbf3b3bff6f) I Could Never I Could Never Penelope Ward 3,322 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$18.85 3. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09C92Z3H2/ref=adblp13nvvxx2im?encoding=UTF8&plink=6DLOUn7kFem483Ht&pdrdw=Yijvj&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=3RMXHF9FPNAREPAXX8GZ&pdrdwg=miase&pdrdr=244da839-cbc0-4985-8af7-edbf3b3bff6f) The Aristocrat The Aristocrat Penelope Ward 6,485 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$19.95 4. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VX7C9JS/ref=adblp13nvvxx3im?encoding=UTF8&plink=6DLOUn7kFem483Ht&pdrdw=Yijvj&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=3RMXHF9FPNAREPAXX8GZ&pdrdwg=miase&pdrdr=244da839-cbc0-4985-8af7-edbf3b3bff6f) The Day He Came Back The Day He Came Back Penelope Ward 5,796 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$17.54 5. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DT4QGTSG/ref=adblp13nvvxx4im?encoding=UTF8&plink=6DLOUn7kFem483Ht&pdrdw=Yijvj&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=3RMXHF9FPNAREPAXX8GZ&pdrdwg=miase&pdrdr=244da839-cbc0-4985-8af7-edbf3b3bff6f) Stepbrother Dearest Stepbrother Dearest Penelope Ward 19,344 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$18.65 6. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BBXL8RV/ref=adblp13nvvxx5im?encoding=UTF8&plink=6DLOUn7kFem483Ht&pdrdw=Yijvj&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=3RMXHF9FPNAREPAXX8GZ&pdrdwg=miase&pdrdr=244da839-cbc0-4985-8af7-edbf3b3bff6f) Jaded and Tyed Jaded and Tyed Penelope Ward 73 Audi

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