“Irresistible will probably inspire fan fiction of its own, training a new generation of authors.”—Los Angeles Times
“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… 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
“The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy is the slow burn romance of my dreams. Whip smart, creative, and brimming with banter and wit… Make room on your shelves, this one is a rare delight.”—Isabel Ibañez, #1 New York Times bestselling author of What the River Knows
“Charming and perfectly crafted, this will-they-won’t-they slow burning romance between two enemies is now one of my favorite books I’ve ever read. Knightley’s debut crackles with wit and magic, intrigue and banter, and has left a mark behind on my heart.”—Rebecca Ross, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals
“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, New York Times bestselling author of A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping
“Quite possibly the perfect book. Agonizing yearning. Wit so dry I got a paper cut. Every page a symphony of cleverness and humor. Irresistible is right—I fell hard for this book and I’m desperate for more.”—Olivie Blake, New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas Six
“Clever, original, and ridiculously fun, The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy is my newest obsession! Knightley has built a world I never wanted to leave, and her characters kept me up way too late, grinning at their banter.”—Kristen Ciccarelli, New York Times bestselling author of Heartless Hunter
“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.”—Julie Soto, New York Times bestselling author of Rose in Chains
“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.”—Sarah Hawley, USA Today bestselling author of Servant of Earth
“Brigitte Knightley is such a wonderfully talented writer with a unique voice and a real genius for banter.”—India Holton, USA Today bestselling author of The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love
“In short, Knightley’s debut is nothing short of irresistible itself.”—Isabel Cañas, USA Today bestselling author of Vampires of El Norte
“The Irresistible Urge To Fall For Your Enemy is the perfect romantasy for those who like their villains (and heroes) with a touch of murder, thievery, and questionable morals. The banter is top notch, and nothing like I’ve ever read… Sexy and hilarious with dry-as-bone humor, Knightley’s writing is not to be missed.”—Elissa Sussman, bestselling author of Funny You Should Ask
“A 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 Kuang, author of Reese’s Book Club pick, How to End a Love Story
“Knightley’s fresh take on the fantasy romance genre is spellbinding and utterly unique. With her expert infusion of real-world science and ancient folklore, she has crafted a world filled with characters so vibrant that they snatched me up from the first page and took me on a journey I didn’t want to end. Readers will be laughing, crying, and questioning their morals every time Osric and Aurienne do battle—quite simply, brilliant.”—Hazel McBride, author of A Fate Forged in Fire
“Knightley’s debut is an absolute joy, full of well-written banter and entertaining vignettes. Readers will be captivated by an exceptionally clever magical system, several concurrent mysteries, and the slowest of slow burn romances between two people who absolutely hate each other…This is a superlative read deserving of very real praise.”—Booklist, starred review
“The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy sets a very high bar for fantasy romance debuts. The stakes are high and often deadly, but its charm lies in how it never seems to take itself too seriously. It’s pure fun, punctuated by wry humor and scorching chemistry—a truly lethal combination.”—BookPage, starred review
“A wickedly humorous, slow-burn love story between two protagonists who epitomize the opposites-attract trope. It’s sure to delight readers of debut novelist Knightley’s popular fanfic and garner her a new audience.”—Library Journal
“This book is clever, intense and just plain fun. And Osric and Aurienne? Mad people. I love them.”—BookTrib
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