She walked away from the spotlight. He hides behind rules.

But when a bacon-loving golden retriever brings them together, one unlikely competition changes everything.

Ruby Taylor swore off pageants years ago. But when she's guilted into showing a lazy, food-obsessed dog in a local canine competition, she's thrust back into a world she thought she left behind—heels, judgment, and all.

Veterinarian Spencer Wilson may be the grumpiest dog-show judge around, but he takes his job seriously. And Ruby? She's a glitter bomb of chaos and determination he didn't see coming.

With razor-sharp banter, sizzling tension, and a cast of unforgettable canines, I Hate You More is a romantic comedy for readers who crave heart, heat, and humor. Lucy Gilmore delivers a pitch-perfect enemies-to-lovers romp packed with emotional bite and tender surprises—tailor-made for fans of Katharine Center and The Hating Game.

"As appealing as a puppy."—Publishers Weekly STARRED for Puppy Christmas