5/13/2023 0 Comments Alisha rai hate to want you![]() ![]() ![]() How did you develop such emotionally nuanced conflict in Hate to Want You? I was riveted by how realistically Nicolas and Livvy’s internal issues and traumas complicate the relationship between them, and also their relationships with other characters. ![]() ![]() When I first got the idea for the book, I jotted down "their only love sprang from their only hate," so yes! But ultimately, I think the Romeo and Juliet comparison is only really applicable in that the two main characters have a bit of a family feud to contend with. Did you have that play in mind while writing, or was it only after the book was finished that you saw the similarities? I’ve seen a lot of comments online comparing this book to Romeo and Juliet. It's grown-up Romeo and Juliet plus mature adult communication minus the sad ending stuff plus secret annual hookups. Now that her first book with romance giant Avon has finally been released to glowing reviews, we talked to Rai about her biggest Twitter pet peeve, how she wove family issues and mental health into Hate to Want You’s love story and her past as a romance novel-obsessed teenager.ĭescribe your latest novel in one sentence. Rai’s reputation for absorbing interpersonal drama coupled with unforgettably hot love scenes (and that stunning cover!) guaranteed intense interest, and the word-of-mouth buzz has been growing for months. Alisha Rai’s Hate to Want You was easily the most sought-after galley at this year’s RT Booklovers Convention. ![]()
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