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Love at First Spite

by Anna E. Collins

368 pages 2022 Romantic Comedy, Contemporary Romance 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Moderate Standalone

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The Vibe

Dani's fiancé dumps her. Her petty revenge? Build a spite house right next to his dream home — the architectural equivalent of a middle finger. She hires the hot, grumpy contractor Wyatt to make it happen. Sparks fly. Walls go up. Feelings get complicated. A rom-com built on the most delicious premise.

Spice Check

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Moderate heat with well-built chemistry.

Content Heads-Up

Cheating ex
Family dysfunction

Is This Book for You?

Skip if you dislike:

Need dark romance
No rom-com tone

Ending: HEA

Pacing: Fast

What This Book Feels Like

Moods: Funny Petty Feel-Good Banter-Heavy

Tropes: Revenge Plot Neighbors Enemies to Lovers Architecture

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a spite house a real thing?

Yes — they exist historically as buildings constructed to annoy neighbors.

Is this a standalone?

Yes, complete standalone.

How does it compare to Beach Read?

Same witty banter, more outrageous premise.

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