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Hating Makenzie Porter
He hates her.
To hockey player Jaxon DeLuca, Makenzie Porter is the frosty ice princess who skated into his hometown and upended his world. He blames her for everything gone wrong in his life. Now hockey is all he has left, and he's not about to let her steal that from him, too.
She hates him.T
o figure skater Makenzie, Jaxon is nothing but a jerk. Since she arrived in Brinkley, he’s been hellbent on blaming her for decisions outside her control, and he’ll stop at nothing to humiliate her. Makenzie just wants a chance to play hockey, but it seems everyone, especially Jaxon, wants to block her.
But their shadows have other ideas.
After a heated moment on the ice, fate takes a bizarre twist when their shadows start misbehaving. To Jaxon and Makenzie’s dismay, their shadows have run off and fallen in love. Forced into an unexpected alliance, sworn enemies must unite to locate their love-struck shadows before their awkward secret is exposed. Skating the precipice between disdain and desire, once icy glares transform into charged moments of electricity.
In this playful YA romcom, enemies find sparks even in the coldest shadows of hate. Brace yourself for a delightfully angsty, fun-filled, flirty adventure that will melt even the iciest of hearts.
To hockey player Jaxon DeLuca, Makenzie Porter is the frosty ice princess who skated into his hometown and upended his world. He blames her for everything gone wrong in his life. Now hockey is all he has left, and he's not about to let her steal that from him, too.
She hates him.T
o figure skater Makenzie, Jaxon is nothing but a jerk. Since she arrived in Brinkley, he’s been hellbent on blaming her for decisions outside her control, and he’ll stop at nothing to humiliate her. Makenzie just wants a chance to play hockey, but it seems everyone, especially Jaxon, wants to block her.
But their shadows have other ideas.
After a heated moment on the ice, fate takes a bizarre twist when their shadows start misbehaving. To Jaxon and Makenzie’s dismay, their shadows have run off and fallen in love. Forced into an unexpected alliance, sworn enemies must unite to locate their love-struck shadows before their awkward secret is exposed. Skating the precipice between disdain and desire, once icy glares transform into charged moments of electricity.
In this playful YA romcom, enemies find sparks even in the coldest shadows of hate. Brace yourself for a delightfully angsty, fun-filled, flirty adventure that will melt even the iciest of hearts.
406 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 8, 2023
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About the author
Laurinda Lawrence
4 books21 followersThe daughter of oyster farmers, Laurinda embraced her tomboy spirit, exploring the mangroves of her creekside property with her three big brothers and a revolving cast of noteworthy characters who continue to be part of the legend of the oyster farm.
Her unwavering faith in the magic of happily-ever-afters was ignited during an unforgettable punt ride along the Hawkesbury River. Here, her mother gifted her Gone with the Wind, a cherished find from a second-hand bookstore.
At eighteen, Laurinda embarked on her own love story, marrying her high-school sweetheart. Together, they built their home in Newcastle, raising their three children.
Laurinda's daytime role as a school chaplain is complemented by her passion for writing, seizing every opportunity to breathe life into the characters she creates. Her literary journey has resulted in three novels: Black Ink Heart, The Law of Entanglement, and Hating Makenzie Porter.
Her unwavering faith in the magic of happily-ever-afters was ignited during an unforgettable punt ride along the Hawkesbury River. Here, her mother gifted her Gone with the Wind, a cherished find from a second-hand bookstore.
At eighteen, Laurinda embarked on her own love story, marrying her high-school sweetheart. Together, they built their home in Newcastle, raising their three children.
Laurinda's daytime role as a school chaplain is complemented by her passion for writing, seizing every opportunity to breathe life into the characters she creates. Her literary journey has resulted in three novels: Black Ink Heart, The Law of Entanglement, and Hating Makenzie Porter.
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November 19, 2023
I loved reading this book! The characters are well developed and the storyline is fun and addictive, as well as being really well written. I couldn’t put it down for almost two days after I picked it up. Would recommend😁
November 15, 2023
From the first paragraph Laurinda Lawrence grabs you and hold you in the palms of her storytelling hands and you don’t want to be released.
I read "Hating Makenzie Porter" in almost one sitting. I started it about 9pm and read until 1am, then slept until 6 am and finished it by lunchtime.
The story is so original, funny, gut-wrenchingly moving, and just so believable. Even though it’s totally unbelievable. But to my way of thinking, if a writer can have me believing the unbelievable, then they are a truly great writer, and this one does all that and more. The story effected me in a visceral way that left me with a book hangover, I just didn’t want it to end, and when it did, I was so happy for the characters, and so sad for me.
I cannot recommend this book highly enough.
I read "Hating Makenzie Porter" in almost one sitting. I started it about 9pm and read until 1am, then slept until 6 am and finished it by lunchtime.
The story is so original, funny, gut-wrenchingly moving, and just so believable. Even though it’s totally unbelievable. But to my way of thinking, if a writer can have me believing the unbelievable, then they are a truly great writer, and this one does all that and more. The story effected me in a visceral way that left me with a book hangover, I just didn’t want it to end, and when it did, I was so happy for the characters, and so sad for me.
I cannot recommend this book highly enough.
November 19, 2023
I was excited to read this book as I love Laurinda's earlier books (especially Black Ink Heart). It did not disappoint! It was really nice to read something completely different to anything I've read before.
The characters pulled me in and I definitely became invested. I could not put the book down (no easy feat with small children). If you are looking for a story to pull you in and keep you captivated then look no further, this is the book for you.
The characters pulled me in and I definitely became invested. I could not put the book down (no easy feat with small children). If you are looking for a story to pull you in and keep you captivated then look no further, this is the book for you.
March 31, 2024
A fun light-hearted romp with a suspense-filled conclusion. Loved it.
February 16, 2025
Such an engaging book! I loved it. The premise and tension was everything! Would definitely recommend
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