The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy, 9780356524740
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Enemy assassin needs healing; scholarly healer is irresistibly tempted.
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The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy

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  • Paperback

    416 pages

  • Release Date

    8 July 2025

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Summary

The Healer and the Hitman: An Enemies-to-Lovers Romantasy

‘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

A slow burn, enemies-to-lovers romantasy featuring a scholarly healer and a gentleman assassin, set in an exquisite fantasy world, perfect for fans of The Love Hypothesis and Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Fa…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780356524740
ISBN-10:0356524744
Series:Dearly Beloathed
Author:Brigitte Knightley
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint:Orbit
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:416
Release Date:8 July 2025
Weight:480g
Dimensions:234mm x 153mm x 22mm
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Critics Review

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 HazelwoodBrilliant 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 DemonWith 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 NotThe 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 KnowsThis 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 Cañas, author of The HaciendaBrigitte 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 The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy! – India Holton author of The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to LoveThis 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 – Elissa Sussman, author of Funny You Should AskA goddamn delight in every sentence. I cackled, I swooned, I was filled with bitter jealousy over Brigitte Knightley’s voice and prose. Read this if you have taste! – Yulin KuangSworn 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 – Sangu Mandanna, author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

About The Author

Brigitte Knightley

Brigitte writes enemies-to-lovers romances that put the unresolved back in UST. Her work is enjoyed by fans of slow burns, tongue-in-cheek romcoms, and suffering.

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