Brigitte Knightley: The Exquisite Torment of Loving Your Enemy [2026]

In this swoony, witty and heart-stoppingly romantic sequel to instant Sunday
Times and New York Times bestseller The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your
Enemy, the stakes are high, the love is forbidden and the slow burn turns
steamy.

''Sworn enemies, dazzling magic and delicious romantic tension make this a
witty, wonderful gem'' Sangu Mandanna, author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular
Witches
In this swoony, witty and heart-stoppingly romantic sequel to instant Sunday
Times and New York Times bestseller The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your
Enemy, the stakes are high, the love is forbidden and the slow burn turns
steamy.
Osric is a member of the Fyren Order, a guild of assassins who gleefully murder for
money. Aurienne is a Haelan, a scholar-healer whose Order''s motto is Harm to none.
C lear-cut absolutes separate them: good and bad, right and wrong, light and dark -
Until they don''t.
When Osric first bribed Aurienne to heal him, he never imagined those lines would begin
to blur. But every healing session draws the two of them closer together. He finds himself
developing unwanted feelings for Aurienne as her capable hands heal his body - and his
heart.
Aurienne''s perfect life has been flung into chaos in the form of a devastatingly handsome.
assassin. She should be in her research lab, not illicitly healing a Fyren every full moon -
nor wrestling an attraction to him that threatens to slip into something else.
Things go superbly sideways when Osric and Aurienne discover more about the deadly
Pox deliberately unleashed through the Tiendoms. The plague may be the work of another
Order - an Order far nastier than either of them can handle.
As the lines between Osric and Aurienne continue to blur, the balance between peace and
war and love and hate trembles, shifts, and hinges on a heartbeat.
Reviews
''Utterly unique, hilarious, swoony beyond my wildest dreams! This book is an instant
classic and a true masterpiece, and I''ve never read anything like it. Like a warm hug,
that also made me laugh, and also took my breath away and made my heart explode.
It''s like the author took every single trope I adore and executed them in the most
perfect way. A magnificent book, and I cannot wait for it to become everyone''s
favourite and to bring them as much joy as it brought me'' - Ali Hazelwood
''Brilliant and wildly imaginative, with a delicious forbidden romance set in a fascinating
fantasy world. Knightley is a remarkable talent, weaving together witty comedy, slowburn
longing, and heart-wrenchingly poetic imagery. This book is one of a kind, and I
felt The Irresistible Urge to Keep Turning Pages Late Into The Night. I cannot wait for
Knightley''s next book'' - Sarah Hawley, author of A Witch''s Guide to Fake Dating a
Demon
''With the most wickedly delicious banter, Brigitte Knightley is sure to
become your next favourite author. This had all the things I love most: a
slow-burn romance that hurts so good, truly agonizing enemies-to-lovers,
with a twisty mystery at its core'' - Julie Soto, author of Forget Me Not
''The slow burn romance of my dreams. Whip smart, creative, and brimming
with banter and wit . . . both the hero and heroine had me laughing and
shouting to just kiss already. This one is a rare delight'' - Isabel Ibañez, author
of What the River Knows
Author Biography
Brigitte''s modus operandi is to write what she wants to read: enemies-to-lovers romances
that put the unresolved back in UST. Her work is enjoyed by fans of slow burns, tonguein-
cheek romcoms, and suffering.
''Utterly unique, hilarious, swoony beyond my wildest dreams! This book is an
instant classic and a true masterpiece, it took my breath away and made my
heart explode'' Ali Hazelwood
''Brilliant and wildly imaginative, with a delicious forbidden romance set in a
fascinating fantasy world. Knightley is a remarkable talent, weaving together
witty comedy, slow-burn longing, and heart-wrenchingly poetic imagery'' Sarah
Hawley, author of A Witch''s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon
''Knightley is in a league of her own! For those craving an enemies-to-lovers
fix, you will find it all here. This is an explosive duology that makes me believe
in magic and all things impossible!'' Danica Nava, author of Love is a War Song
''With the most wickedly delicious banter, Brigitte Knightley is sure to become
your next favourite author. This had all the things I love most: a slow-burn
romance that hurts so good, truly agonizing enemies-to-lovers, with a twisty
mystery at its core'' Julie Soto, author of Forget Me Not
''Brigitte Knightley is such a wonderfully talented writer with a unique voice and
a real genius for banter'' India Holton author of The Ornithologist''s Field Guide to Love
''The slow burn romance of my dreams. Whip smart, creative, and brimming
with banter and wit . . . both the hero and heroine had me laughing and
shouting to just kiss already. This one is a rare delight'' Isabel Ibañez, author of
Little, Brown Book Group Ltd.
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What the River Knows
''Sexy and hilarious with dry-as-bone humour, Knightley''s writing is not to be
missed'' Elissa Sussman, author of Funny You Should Ask
''This debut boasts gorgeously-written, vivid settings, a unique magic system
and fresh fantasy world, razor-sharp wit, and graceful characterization. In
short, Knightley''s debut is nothing short of irresistible itself'' Isabel C añas, author of The Hacienda