7 new May romance books to let bloom on your shelves and in your heart

The Trouble With Hating You by Sajni Patel

The Trouble With Hating You by Sajni Patel follows Liya Thakkar, a happily single, successful woman whose parents have other ideas for how her life should go, namely getting married to Jay Shah. He’s a good looking lawyer; she’s a beautiful biochemical engineer, they think they’d make a wonderful couple. Liya–without giving Jay a chance–thinks not and dips out the back door at a dinner party her parents host to set the two of them up.

Imagine Liya’s surprise when the guy she skipped out on turns out to be the very lawyer that’s been hired to help her struggling company. Awkward doesn’t even begin to describe the situation she’s in, and Jay–thanks to her actions–isn’t her biggest fan, but he’s a professional so it’s fine…better than fine.

Jay is funny and charming, he can keep up with her wit, and despite being arrogant and infuriating at times, Liya finds herself enjoying their talks late into the night. With Jay, Liya feels like she can finally be accepted for who she is but falling in love is scary and the two of them have painful pasts. Running has been the option Liya has chosen more often than not but with a chance at real love looking her in the face, she might just hang up her running shoes for good.

The Trouble With Hating You will be available May 12 in print, audio, and e-book format.