The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy: Book 1 of the Dearly Beloathed Duology

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Brigitte Knightley

The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy

Book 1 of the Dearly Beloathed Duology

Brigitte Knightley

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ACE BOOKS
08 July 2025

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Romance

Series: Dearly Beloathed

Loyalties are tested in this slow burn, enemies-to-lovers romantasy following an assassin and a healer forced to work together to cure a fatal disease, all while resisting the urge to kill each other—or, worse, fall in love.

This stunning hardcover features a cover with foil, beautifully designed endpapers, and a black-and-white interior map!

When Osric Mordaunt, member of the Fyren Order of assassins, falls ill, he realizes he needs the expertise of a very specific healer. As fate would have it, that healer belongs to an enemy faction, the Haelan Order.

Aurienne Fairhrim and her fellow Haelan are inundated by sick children suffering from an outbreak of a long-forgotten Pox. Unable to get the funding needed to launch an immunization program, the Haelan Order is desperate for money – so desperate that when Osric breaks into their headquarters to bribe Aurienne to heal him, she is forced to accept.

As Osric and Aurienne work together to solve not only his illness but the mysterious reoccurrence of the Pox, they find themselves ardently denying their attraction which only fuels the tension between them.

By: Brigitte Knightley
Imprint: ACE BOOKS
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 163mm, Spine: 33mm
Weight: 533g
ISBN: 9780593819456
ISBN 10: 0593819454
Series: Dearly Beloathed
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 08 July 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Brigitte Knightley’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, tongue-in-cheek romcoms, and suffering. The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy is her debut novel.

Reviews for The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy: Book 1 of the Dearly Beloathed Duology

""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 favorite and to bring them as much joy as it brought me!""—Ali Hazelwood, #1 New York Times bestselling author ""With the most wickedly delicious banter, Brigitte Knightley is sure to become your next favorite author. The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy had all the things I love most: a slow-burn romance that hurts so good, truly agonizing enemies-to-lovers, and a broad world with a twisty mystery at its core. Knightley's voice soars.""—Julie Soto, USA Today bestselling author of Not Another Love Song ""Brigitte Knightley is such a wonderfully talented writer with a unique voice and a real genius for banter. I love the way she uses humour, vivacity, and intelligence to great effect in creating strong, interesting characters and a fascinating magical world. Her many fans, and indeed anyone who loves enemies-to-lovers romantasy, will surely adore The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy!""—India Holton, USA Today bestselling author of The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love ""The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy is 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. 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, USA Today bestselling author of Servant of Earth