Dear Enemy

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Liebe und Hass - zwei Seiten der selben Medaille ... In der Highschool waren sie Erzfeinde - zehn Jahre später hassen sie sich noch immer. Delilah Baker und Macon Saint sind wie Hund und Katz, doch als Delilahs Schwester den erfolgreichen Schauspieler bestiehlt und dieser Samantha anzeigen will, muss Delilah alles tun, um ihre Familie zu beschützen. Sie bietet Saint an, ein Jahr als persönliche Assistentin für ihn zu arbeiten. Und während sie ihre Feindschaft weiter pflegen, stellen sie fest, dass Hass und Liebe sehr dicht beieinander liegen ... "Von erbitterter Feindschaft zu tiefer Liebe - dieser Roman zeigt Kristen Callihans Talent auf ganzer Linie!" KIRKUS REVIEWS Band 1 der BETWEEN-US-Serie von SPIEGEL-Bestseller-Autorin Kristen Callihan

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Dear Enemy by Kristen Callihan is a captivating contemporary romance novel that explores the razor-thin line between intense hatred and deep, consuming love. Published in 2021 and spanning 475 pages, this engaging work of fiction serves as the first installment in the Between Us series. The story introduces readers to two characters whose shared history is defined by mutual animosity: Delilah Baker and Macon Saint. Back in high school, Delilah and Macon were fierce arch-enemies, constantly at odds and unable to find any common ground. Fast forward ten years, and remarkably, nothing has changed between them. They still harbor the exact same hostility, treating each other like cats and dogs whenever their paths cross. The central conflict of the novel kicks into motion when a crisis strikes Delilah's family. Her sister commits a reckless act by stealing from Macon Saint, who has since grown up to become a successful and prominent actor. Enraged by the betrayal, Macon threatens to press charges and ruin Samantha legally. Desperate to protect her family from the devastating consequences of her sister's actions, Delilah knows she must intervene. Swallowing her immense pride and deep-seated aversion toward the actor, she approaches him with a drastic proposal to make amends. Delilah offers to work as Macon's personal assistant for an entire year, effectively placing herself at his mercy to pay off the debt and prevent the police involvement. Macon, ever the complicated and guarded man, accepts the deal, likely seeing an opportunity to keep a close eye on his former nemesis or perhaps test her resolve. What follows is a slow-burn narrative filled with sharp banter, lingering tension, and forced proximity. As Delilah steps into Macon's fast-paced, high-profile world, they are forced to interact daily, continuing to nurture their long-standing feud even as their environment shifts dramatically. However, living and working in such close quarters makes it increasingly difficult for them to maintain their emotional armor. As the months pass and the layers of their public and private personas begin to peel away, Delilah and Macon start to see each other in a completely new light. The novel brilliantly unpacks the premise that love and hate are simply two sides of the same coin, driven by intense passion rather than indifference. Through witty exchanges and vulnerable moments, they discover that the fiery emotion driving their decade-long rivalry might actually be masked desire. Callihan crafts a rich, character-driven romance that takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster from bitter animosity to profound affection, solidifying the book as a standout entry in the romance genre.

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