India Holton - Böcker

"So riotously clever it almost defies description...an alchemy of romantic elements held in perfect harmony."—NPRRival ornithologists hunt through England for a rare magical bird in this historical-fantasy rom-com reminiscent of Indiana Jones but with manners, tea, and helicopter parasols.Beth Pickering is on the verge of finally capturing the rare deathwhistler bird when Professor Devon Lockley swoops in, capturing both her bird and her imagination like a villain. Albeit a handsome and charming villain, but that's beside the point. As someone highly educated in the ruthless discipline of ornithology, Beth knows trouble when she sees it, and she is determined to keep her distance from Devon. For his part, Devon has never been more smitten than when he first set eyes on Professor Beth Pickering. She's so pretty, so polite, so capable of bringing down a fiery, deadly bird using only her wits. In other words, an angel. Devon understands he must not get close to her, however, since they're professional rivals. When a competition to become Birder of the Year by capturing an endangered caladrius bird is announced, Beth and Devon are forced to team up to have any chance of winning. Now keeping their distance becomes a question of one bed or two. But they must take the risk, because fowl play is afoot, and they can't trust anyone else—for all may be fair in love and war, but this is ornithology.

Geography professors Elodie and Gabriel Tarrant, bound by a failed marriage of convenience, are forced to team up on a high-stakes magical disaster mission in Wales, where perilous conditions? ?and unresolved feelings? ?threaten to complicate the fate of England and their hearts. Original.

THE RIOTOUSLY FUNNY AND JOYOUSLY ROMANTIC SECOND INSTALLMENT IN THE DANGEROUS DAMSELS SERIES THAT TIKTOK CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF!The Princess Bride meets Jane Austen in this swoony second novel in The Dangerous Damsels series - an enemies-to-lovers historical romance with a magical twist . . .'OBSESSED. If you love playful dialogue and language, fun characters, and interesting worlds, I recommend' 5**** Reader Review!---Charlotte Pettifer belongs to a secret society skilled in witchcraft.When rumours of the Amulet of Black Beryl start to circulate, Charlotte is determined to find the jewel before it falls into the wrong hands.Which is what happens when the evil Lady Armitage reaches it first.Demanding the help of rakish pirate, Alex O'Riley, Charlotte sets off to find the jewel.There's just one problem: pirates and witches are sworn enemies.But little do they know, sparks are about to fly . . .Tropes/themes: 1. Enemies to lovers2. Strong female leads3. Forced proximity ----Readers are OBSESSED with the Dangerous Damsels series'Incredible! Sensational! Fantastic! So charming your inner Lizzie Bennet will swoon' 5***** Reader Review'Witty and entertaining. A literary delight!... Think Jane Austen meets Jack Sparrow' 5***** Reader Review'Wondrous, whimsical, wiccan follow-up to its flying house pirate predecessor, building upon this magical, Victorian-soaked world deftly and capably' 5***** Reader Review

THE RIOTOUSLY FUNNY AND JOYOUSLY ROMANTIC FIRST INSTALLMENT IN THE DANGEROUS DAMSELS SERIES THAT TIKTOK CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF!Bridgerton meets Peaky Blinders in this swashbuckling tale of scoundrels and society, crime and crumpets. As these enemies turn to allies and might just fall in love along the way…'Victorian lady assassins fighting the patriarchy, flying houses, AND...an ONLY ONE BED trope?! Fun fun fun' 5***** Reader Review---Cecilia Bassingwaite belongs to The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels.Yet this is no ordinary Victorian lady's society . . .Full of pirates, thieves and ne'er-do-wells, these women spend their days pickpocketing and blackmailing their way around the country all before their afternoon tea.But when Cecilia meets Ned Lightbourne her world is set to change forever.Because he's a paid assassin and she's his next hit.Under the employment of the dastardly Captain Morvath - who wants to rid the world of these Lady Scoundrels - Ned knows he has one job to do.But when he lays eyes on the feisty, beautiful Cecilia he's faced with a conundrum:Does he kill her . . . or fall in love with her?Tropes/themes: 1. Only one bed2. Enemies to lovers3. Strong female leads---Readers are OBSESSED with the Dangerous Damsels series'SPECTACULAR. just the sort of absolute madness which one needs in a book!' 5***** Reader Review'Witty, entertaining, laugh-out-loud funny and adventurous… Everything I need in a historical romance' 5***** Reader Review'The best romantic humorous adventure fantasy of manners you will ever read!' 5***** Reader Review

THE RIOTOUSLY FUNNY AND JOYOUSLY ROMANTIC THIRD NOVEL IN THE DANGEROUS DAMSELS SERIES THAT TIKTOK CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF!Two rival spies. One fake marriage. What could possibly go wrong . . . 'A funny, captivating and magical story! I loved the chemistry between the characters' @boekhopper----When rumours of an assassination plot against the Queen begin to circulate, Alice is immediately assigned to the case.However, she won't be working alone.Enter Daniel Bixby. Unflappable master spy and Alice's greatest rival.Together they must assume the identity of husband and wife in order to gain access to the traitor party.Alice is determined to remain professional. This is work after all.But when an attraction starts to grow there may be more at stake than just the throne . . .Tropes/themes: 1. Only one bed2. Enemies to lovers3. Strong female leads4. Fake marriage----Readers are OBSESSED with the Dangerous Damsels series'Incredible! Sensational! Fantastic! So charming your inner Lizzie Bennet will swoon' 5***** Reader Review'OBSESSED. If you love playful dialogue and language, fun characters, and interesting worlds, I recommend' 5**** Reader Review!'Witty and entertaining. A literary delight! Think Jane Austen meets Jack Sparrow' 5***** Reader Review'Wondrous, whimsical, wiccan follow-up to its flying house pirate predecessor, building upon this magical, Victorian-soaked world deftly and capably' 5***** Reader Review'SPECTACULAR. Just the sort of absolute madness which one needs in a book!' 5***** Reader Review'Victorian lady assassins fighting the patriarchy, flying houses, AND . . . an ONLY ONE BED trope?! Fun fun fun' 5***** Reader ReviewPRAISE FOR THE DANGEROUS DAMSELS'As much fun as the English language will permit' New York Times Book Review'Melds the Victorian wit of Sherlock Holmes with the brash adventuring of Indiana Jones . . . A sprightly feminist tale that offers everything from an atmospheric Gothic abbey to secret societies' Entertainment Weekly'With secret identities, secret doors, and secret histories to spare, this high-octane layer-cake of escapism hits the spot' Publishers Weekly

From the mastermind behind The Dangerous Damsels series, India Holton delivers another fantastical and whimsical story that's perfect to read with a cup of tea . . .Rival ornithologists hunt through Europe for dangerous magical birds in this historical fantasy romance. If Indiana Jones featured manners, tea, and helicopter parasols – this would be it!----Two rival ornithologists.Seeking one dangerous, beautiful bird.Is the hunt of their lives also how they find the love of their lives?Professor Beth Pickering is on the verge of finally capturing the rare Deathwhistler bird when Professor Devon Lockley swoops in, stealing both her bird and her imagination.For his part, Devon has never been more smitten than when he first set eyes on Beth.When a competition to become Birder of the Year by capturing an endangered caladrius bird is announced, Beth and Devon are forced to team up to have any chance of winning.They're hunting the rarest of species. But will these rivals discover something even more endangered – true love . . .Tropes:1. Enemies-to-lovers2. One bed / one horse3. Badass feminist4. Who hurt you?----Readers are loving The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love‘India's latest novel is nothing short of a fun, wild, and swoon-worthy ride’ ***** Reader Review‘Everything about this was absurd in the best way and I loved it so much’ ***** Reader Review‘I've never before so strongly felt the author's glee emanating from every page-- rife with devious smiles and cackling laughter’ ***** Reader Review‘Truly a love letter to Romance reader’ ***** Reader Review‘This was everything I was hoping it would be! It was charming, whimsical, enchanting, funny, & swoon worthy’ ***** Reader Review

Dive into this heartwarming, magical rom-com by bestselling author India Holton, where love and adventure collide.--Their marriage is one of convenience.Inconveniently, they’ve fallen in love . . .Professor Elodie Tarrant is an expert in magical disasters. Nothing fazes her?except her own personal disaster, that is: Professor Gabriel Tarrant, the grumpy, unfriendly man she married for convenience a year ago, whom she secretly loves.Gabriel is also an expert in magical disasters. And nothing fazes him either?except the walking, talking tornado that is his wife. They’ve been estranged since shortly after their wedding day, but that hasn’t stopped him from stoically pining for her.When magic erupts in a small Welsh village, Elodie and Gabriel are accidentally both assigned to the case. With the fate of the country in their hands, they face perilous conditions like explosions, domesticated goats, and only one bed.These geography professors are lost. But can they find their way into each other’s hearts – and save the day?Tropes:Sunshine vs. GrumpyMarriage pactMarriage before romanceBelated love epiphanySingle bed