Hate You to Love You

‘A love letter to the romcoms we love and the messy, imperfect characters that we love even more. A delightful debut.’ - Hannah Grace

‘Josh Hortinela has written the queer rom-com of your dreams in this love letter to the nostalgic and magical 90s rom-com. His story will wrap you in a warm embrace and make you swoon. Witty, delightful, and very very gay, this is the romance I wish I grew up on.’ - DramaKingBooks

‘A true love letter to the genre, Hate You To Love You is everything you could want from a romcom. Hortinela has crafted a story that is sweet, funny and relatable, and rich with the complexities of family and friendship. It’s a story to sink into like a chilled glass of white wine. The central romance is filled with all the feels, the most magical banter and perfect yearning, Carlos and Elliot are destined to join the pantheon of classic romcom couples. I loved it.’ - Lindsey Kelk

Joshua Hortinela is a writer and bookseller who also works in social media marketing. A passionate reader, he has worked in the book industry for nearly ten years. He also works as a freelance writer, photographer, and moderator for events.

When he’s not adding a ridiculous number of books to his staff holds at work, he can be found reading romance novels, rewatching 13 Going On 30 for the millionth time, or drinking a cosmopolitan. He lives in Sydney and can tell you where to find the best coffee or cocktail in town.