Books like Hate to want you by Alisha Rai

Livvy Kane and Nicholas Chandler share a yearly rendezvous of passion and secrecy, a ritual that lets them escape the haunting memories of their pasts and the enmity between their families. When Livvy abruptly vanishes, Nicholas, now preoccupied with his growing empire, is left alone with his longing. Years later, Livvy returns to town, drawing Nicholas back into a web of romance, obsession, and the deep-rooted scandal that tore their families apart. Their desire is intense, but the legacy of their families’ feud threatens to keep them apart. Each confrontation and impulse blurs the line between yearning and responsibility, forcing them to confront whether their love can survive the rules that bind them. "Hate to Want You" follows their reluctant reunion, the tension between duty and desire, and the question of whether love can triumph over family legacy and social expectations.

First publish date: 2017