'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 Faeries. Osric 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.
Aurienne 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. A 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. Tropes include:
Enemies-to-lovers High interaction slow burn Hypercompetent idiots He falls first and harder
Slaughter as a love language Praise for The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy :
'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' Sangu Mandanna author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular
Witches '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 '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. 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 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 What the River Knows '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'
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
Cañas author of The Hacienda
