Marry a man I barely know to save my family from ruin.
It might’ve been simple, if my betrothed were anybody else.

On our wedding day, my husband-to-be arrived at the courthouse like a black cloud rolling over Manhattan. Walt didn’t crack smiles or pepper in pleasantries as we exchanged hollow vows in front of the judge.

His disdain for me was so palpable I assumed we’d walk out of that ceremony and resume our regularly scheduled programming. But then fate was like, Hold my beer. I got this.

In desperate need of help and with nowhere else to turn, I had no choice but to ignore a crucial rule in our contract: I shall only contact Mr. Jennings II in case of emergency. But hey, what’s a little fine print between husband and wife?

Turns out, Walt’s a stickler for legalese—I think it might be his love language. Oh, and his attitude at the courthouse wasn’t a put-on. My so-called husband is a jerk. He takes what he wants without giving any consideration to other people—specifically ME, his blushing, contractually-obligated bride!

I knew life with Walt would be no honeymoon, but a marriage of any sort should still come with a few standard guarantees:

To have and to hold.
For richer or poorer.
In sickness and in health.

But after experiencing Walt’s version of wedded bliss, I say let’s forget about all that lovey-dovey crap and just take me straight to death do us part.

Book Type:

Romantic Comedy

Review: To Have and to Hate

Love blooms unexpectedly on R.S. Grey’s delightful twist in a modern-day betrothal.

With her family on the brink or ruin, Elizabeth Brighton agrees to marry Walt Jennings II—a broody, wealthy workaholic without a moment to spare (her). It’s literally in the fine print—”only contact Mr. Jennings II in case of emergency.”

But things begin to spin out of control almost immediately and Elizabeth has no choice but to share a piece of her mind with her new husband.

Before too long, Elizabeth and Walt are clashing at every turn, his relentlessly surly demeanor making him impossible to understand. Worse yet, moments of sweetness and desire muddy up their all-business arrangement, sending her—and him—into a tailspin of emotions they never expected.

This is an enemies-to-lovers romp you can’t help but binge. Smart, sweet, funny, and crackling with chemistry, it’s an utter delight to read. R.S. Grey is such a master at crafting a story brimming with angst and charm, leaving you with that elusive, feel-good high from a book that’s pure joy to read.

Read it and love it!