A Rivalry of Hearts (Fae Flings and Corset Strings, #1)
Tessonja Odette
Two rival writers. One prestigious publishing contract. A bargain of hearts and seduction. They say never bargain with the fae. They also say don’t get drunk on fae wine. Yet romance author Edwina Danforth has managed a blunder with both on her first visit to the infamous faelands. Now she's trapped in a magic-fueled bet she barely remembers with a man she’d be happier to forget. The terms? Whoever can bed the most lovers during their month-long dueling book tour wins a coveted publishing contract. The win should be easy for Edwina. She’s known for penning scintillating tales of whirlwind romance. There’s just one her imagination vastly exceeds her bedroom experience. But when failure means plummeting her career back into obscurity, losing isn’t an option. Her handsome fae rival, William Haywood, poses an even greater challenge. Not only are his looks as aggravatingly perfect as his track record behind closed doors, but he has his own reasons for playing to win, and he won’t go down without a fight. Unless, of course, it’s a different kind of going down. In that case, he’s fair game. Edwina and William clash in a rivalry of romance. But what happens when their objects of desire…turn out to be each other? A Rivalry of Hearts is a spicy standalone adult fantasy romcom in the Fae Flings and Corset Strings series. Every book in the series can be read on its own in any order and ends with a HEA. If you like academic rivals, enemies to lovers, and quirky heroines, then you’ll love this sizzling tale. The Fae Flings and Corset Strings series is set in the same world as The Fair Isle Trilogy and Entangled with Fae . Journey back to this beloved fae world or fall in love for the first time.
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5 ⭐️
How I hadn't read any book by this author is beyond me!
I didn't know what I was getting into, and it was such a journey. From the beginning of the story, I was hooked. The writing, the characters, the dynamics between all the characters, literally everything!
This will be even more special if you have read the other series by the same author, 'cause some of those characters appear in this novel. I can't wait to read them soon.
It was so fun being in this world for the first time. The imagery of it was perfection!
Now let's talk about the plot. I would classify this as a cozy romantacy (emphasis on romance). It was very low stakes, and the drama had nothing to do with the fantasy aspect of the world.
The characters were amazing, so fleshed out. Since the beginning, I was in love with the dynamic between our main couple. Edwina is adorable, and very me at some points. She is extremely funny and just a sweetheart. (I'm not saying that I'm that, I'm just saying she was me at some point)
Will became one of my book boyfriends. Please make him a real guy. He was sweet and gentle, and overall he was such a golden retriever
Now the romance. What can I say? I love rivals to lovers... This book had some of the most romantic moments ever. The book?! I died, dead! The growth of the relationship, the dynamic, the tension, even the final conflict, it was on point!
I was expecting the ending of this book to ruin it for me, but it was amazing. It felt very real.
I'm so excited for the next novel. I can't wait!!! The author knew so well how to tease the next couple. I just need it, RIGHT NOW!!!!
Troupes
- Rivals to lovers
- Bet
- Forced proximity
- He falls first
0Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book in exchange for honest feedback!
My new favorite genre is now “cozy romantasy smut”. Seriously, I’m not big into fae or fantasy and yet I loved this book. Edwina and Will are such a great enemies-to-lovers couple. Usually in that type of trope it feels like they absolutely loathe each other but this one was mainly just flirty banter so when they do finally get together it was more believable. Also, I loved that the author didn’t draw out the “3rd act” drama too much. It was refreshing to not have 4 chapters of them not speaking to each other and just resolving their issues like real adults.
The book sounds like it’s set in regency times there are a lot of things in it that are real modern so if you’re a stickler for historical accuracy this one might grind on you. I thought it added to the charm of the book but that’s just me.
5 stars…now just give me book 2 please!
0Paused @ 47% I'm putting this down and waiting for the audiobook.
On paper, I should love this. Bridgerton vibes with RIVAL writers hello! He falls first! She's a romance writer!
Something about it just wasn't hitting how I expected, so I want to try again when the audio is available in September.
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