{"product_id":"irresistible-urge-to-fall-for-your-enemy","title":"Brigitte Knightley: The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy [2026]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'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'\u003c\/b\u003e Ali Hazelwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e***THE INSTANT \u003ci\u003eSUNDAY TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER ***\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA slow burn, enemies-to-lovers romantasy featuring a scholarly healer and a gentleman assassin, set in an exquisite fantasy world, perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Love Hypothesis\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEmily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOsric Mordaunt, member of the Fyren Order of assassins, is in dire need of healing. Naturally - such is the grim comedy of fate - the only healer who can help is Aurienne Fairhrim, preeminent scientist, bastion of moral good, and member of an enemy Order. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAurienne is desperate for funding to heal the sick - so desperate that, when Osric bribes her to help him, she accepts, even if she detests him and everything he stands for. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA forced collaboration ensues: the brilliant Woman in STEM is coerced into working with the PhD in Murders, much to Aurienne's disgust. As Osric and Aurienne work together to heal his illness and investigate the mysterious reoccurrence of a deadly pox, they find themselves ardently denying their attraction, which only fuels the heat between them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTropes include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnemies-to-lovers\u003cbr\u003eHigh interaction slow burn\u003cbr\u003eHypercompetent idiots\u003cbr\u003eHe falls first and harder\u003cbr\u003eSlaughter as a love language\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Sworn enemies, underhanded shenanigans, dazzling magic and delicious romantic tension make this a witty, wonderful gem. Whether you're Team Aurienne (she of the incandescent brilliance) or Team Osric (he of the magnificent cheekbones) or just Team Would You Two Just Kiss Already, I promise you'll love this'\u003c\/b\u003e Sangu Mandanna, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'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' \u003c\/b\u003eSarah Hawley, author of \u003ci\u003eA Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'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'\u003c\/b\u003e Julie Soto, author of \u003ci\u003eForget Me Not\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Brigitte Knightley is such a wonderfully talented writer with a unique voice and a real genius for banter. Anyone who loves enemies-to-lovers romantasy, will surely adore \u003ci\u003eThe Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy\u003c\/i\u003e!'\u003c\/b\u003e India Holton author of\u003ci\u003e The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'The slow burn romance of my dreams. Whip smart, creative, and brimming with banter and wit . . . both the hero and heroine had me laughing \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e shouting to just kiss already. This one is a rare delight'\u003c\/b\u003e Isabel Ibanez, author of \u003ci\u003eWhat the River Knows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Utterly unique and delightful, this is the perfect romantasy for those who like their villains (and heroes) with a touch of murder, thievery, and questionable morals. Sexy and hilarious with dry-as-bone humour,  Knightley's writing is not to be missed' \u003c\/b\u003eElissa Sussman, author of \u003ci\u003eFunny You Should Ask\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e 'This debut boasts gorgeously-written, vivid settings, a unique magic system and fresh fantasy world, razor-sharp wit, and graceful characterization. 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