Brigitte Knightley – författare

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. Clear-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 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.

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.

''As swoon-worthy and charming as it is funny and irreverent. Sign me up for everything Brigitte Knightley writes'' Olivie Blake, bestselling author of The Atlas Six

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. Clear-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 Tīendoms. 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.

Tropes include:Forced collaborationForbidden loveDenied attractionMajoring in YearnalismSemi-public s*x and other words not in the BibleRated E for E*ting Her Out

Praise for Dearly Beloathed duology:

''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

''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

''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

Reader reviews:

''6 star read - no notes. I would sell my soul for half the characters in this book'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''If I could give it 10 million stars I would'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''♾️⭐️ ABSOLUTE PERFECTION!!! I''ll be rereading shortly'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''If it were possible to give this more than 5 stars I would. Absolutely brilliant'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''Jane Austen level yearning & prose, Ali hazelwood level humour. Simply no notes'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''This was everything I wanted and hoped for and even more. Perfection has a name, and it is this book!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''Ugh, this was PERFECT. How do I read another book after this? The banter, the wit, the romance, the plot! It''s all amazing'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''Nothing else will ever fill this void. I have legitimately never laughed so much reading a book'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

''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 HazelwoodReader reviews:''Brilliant in every way'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I am unashamedly obsessed'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''The yearning here is unparalleled'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Irresistible is absolutely right!! I couldn''t put this down!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I want more, I need more!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Superb writing. This book is phenomenal''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''The wit, the banter, the slow burn, the world building. I just LOVED it''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Hands down the easiest 5 stars I''ve given'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐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-loversHigh interaction slow burnHypercompetent idiotsHe falls first and harderSlaughter as a love languagePraise 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