As Long as You Loathe Me
As Long as You Loathe Me

As Long as You Loathe Me

By Swati Hegde

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Publication Date: March 31, 2026

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Ages 12 And Up, Grades 7 And Up


When a teen tries to get back at her ex-best friend for stealing her crush, she ends up unexpectedly rekindling their complicated friendship and discovers that it’s not just her pride on the line, it’s her heart too.

Bring down the cheerleader. Just don’t fall in love with her.


Meera Rao-George is done being the dorky high school senior crushing on her neighbor Sushant, who only has eyes for cheerleader Lucy Hughson—Meera’s ex-best friend. After countless attempts to get his attention, Meera decides it’s time for a bold move: the Date Sushant & Dethrone Lucy Plan.

Lucy Hughson appears to have it all: a loving boyfriend, top grades, and a designer wardrobe. But beneath the surface, she battles anxiety, struggles with her identity, and questions her feelings for Sushant compared to what she felt for someone from her past.

As Meera cozies up to Lucy to execute her plan, she realizes her heart's at risk. Their friendship ended for a reason—a secret Lucy won’t confront. Now, she must reevaluate everything she thought she knew about herself, and what a real shot at love ultimately looks like.

Story Locale:California

Series Overview: We have a second romance signed up with the author for 2026.

Publication History:TRADE PAPERBACK ORIGINAL

About the Author

Swati Hegde is the author of Can't Help Faking in Love and Match Me If You Can, as well as a freelance editor, mindset coach, and self-proclaimed coffee shop enthusiast who lives in Bangalore, India. She can often be found at the nearest café with a hot mug of tea. She looks forward to a long career bringing Indian stories and voices to light.

Author Residence: Bangalore, India

Author Hometown: Bangalore, India

Format: Trade Paperback

Pages: 320

Publisher: Delacorte Romance

Publication Date: March 31, 2026

ISBN: 9798217028160

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