Zara never expected that one person could get on her nerves as much as Daniel did.A hardworking Business Administration student from Asaba, Zara likes keeping her life organised. Daniel, a confident and playful guy from Lagos, seems to enjoy doing the exact opposite. When they are paired for a university project, their constant arguments turn every meeting into a battle of stubbornness.But behind Daniel’s teasing smile lies a family struggle he tries hard to hide. As Zara begins to discover the softer side of the boy she thought she couldn’t stand, their rivalry slowly becomes something neither of them expected.Can two people who can’t seem to agree on anything discover that their biggest annoyance might become their greatest comfort?The Boy I Couldn’t Stand is a university enemies-to-lovers romance filled with banter, unexpected feelings, and the secrets hidden behind a smile.