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An Academic Affair

Literary Lovers, Book 1

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‘Ticked all my romcom boxes. A super smart rivals to lovers, which was tender, sexy, snarky and full of big feelings’ SARRA MANNING, author of London, With Love

The Love Hypothesis meets The Hating Game in a new standalone romcom from New York Times acclaimed author and romance academic Jodi McAlister.

From rivals in the classroom. . . to partners in real life?

Sadie Shaw and Jonah Fisher have known each other for fifteen years – and they’ve disliked each other for every one of them. It started with a minor altercation in an undergrad literature class, but as their academic careers developed, so did the intensity of their arguments. By the time they graduate with their doctorates, they’re embroiled in a full-on rivalry.

So when a position comes up that Sadie and Jonah are both perfect for, their ongoing enmity explodes into a red-hot competition. But as Sadie fights to secure her future, she realises there might be a way for both of them to get their dream job. There's just one catch – they'll have to get married first.

When things get personal, though, Sadie will have to keep her eye on the prize. A fake marriage isn't worth jeopardising her real career over, is it?

Tropes:
Enemies to lovers
Marriage of convenience
One Bed
He falls first

©2025 Jodi McAlister (P)2025 Simon & Schuster UK
Contemporary Literature & Fiction Romantic Comedy Romance Fake Relationship
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I've thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book. The story flows at a nice pace and the characters slow burn love has been described so beautifully without becoming tedious or boring. I was invested from start to finish, able to chuckle and shed a tear alongside Sadie and Jonah. I'd definitely recommend this book.

I loved Sadie and Jonah's journey, both their individual growth and their love story.

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It was well written in a nerdy sort of way. Enjoyed the narrators especially the male voice.

Heartwarming

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