Fossil Feud - by Maggie North (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The hunt for fossils--and love--is on in this steamy, STEMinist romance about two opposing paleontologists who join forces to prevent a fraudulent dinosaur discovery, but accidentally dig up feelings for each other along the way.

Renegade paleontologist Ripley Adams is this close to digging up a fossil treasure and vindication. She's spent the last three years in academic exile after her ex-boyfriend stole her work, betrayed her trust, and broke her heart in one fell swoop. If she can unearth a complete specimen of her newest discovery--a never-before-seen missing link between dinosaurs and birds--it will put her back on the map and finally restore her ruined reputation.

But when unfairly hot Oxford professor James Smithson crashes Ripley's dig site, she realizes she's not the only one searching for redemption in the Montana dirt. James is convinced a splashy new fossil is a fraud, and he needs Ripley's help to prove it. She'd tell the buttoned-up Brit where to stick his suspicions, but the fake fossil is eerily similar to hers . . . and the fraudster is her ex.

The race is on to reveal a T-rex-sized discovery. Polar opposites Ripley and James will have to find common ground if they're going to take down a hoax that could ruin them both. And as they dig deeper into their unlikely attraction, Ripley's excavation boots won't be the only things getting a little dirty. . . .

Review Quotes

"I cannot remember the last time I had so much fun reading! Fossil Feud is a perfect professional-rivals romance, and I loved every page."--Hannah Bonam-Young, New York Times bestselling author of People Watching

"Fossil Feud might be grounded in science, but it's absolute magic. Ripley and James cracked my heart open from their very first meeting. It's rare for a book to be so refreshing, needed, and irresistible--but Maggie North accomplishes all three with deft skill. Whether you were a dinosaur kid or are in it for the hot British professor, Fossil Feud is a must-read. I'll be thinking about this one for a long, long time!"--USA Today bestselling author Grace Reilly

"Dinosaur lovers, rise up, because the nerdy romance of your dreams is here! Maggie North weaves this story together with a lush setting, charming characters, clever dialogue, and so much delicious tension that I was kicking my feet. Fossil Feud will rock your world!"--Jillian Meadows, USA Today bestselling author of Give Me Butterflies

"If you love Jurassic Park but wish it had more kissing--does Maggie North have the book for you! Fossil Feudis such a swoony, slow-burn delight set on a paleontology dig where citizen scientist Ripley has a lot to prove and academic James is the one person who could stand in her way . . . or support her vision completely."--Alicia Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of In Every Possible Way

"Absolutely delightful! . . . Timely and well-researched, with steamy romance and immersive STEM aspects, this book left me grinning for hours after I closed its pages."--New York Times bestselling author Ruby Dixon

"Yearning, banter, a prickly but lovable FMC you want to root for, the stern, romantic man who's quietly obsessed with her, and DINOSAURS. Fossil Feud is the best rivals-to-lovers I've ever read."--Stephanie Archer, bestselling author of the Vancouver Storm Series

"Fossil Feud is the adventure I didn't know I was waiting for. Full of sharp banter, undeniable chemistry, and thigh tattoos, Maggie North has crafted an unforgettable story. She's a true gift to romance!"--Etta Easton, author of The Kiss Countdown

"Witty, smart, and fan-yourself sexy . . . Jurassic Park but make it a romance. This is nerd-chic at its best. Fossil Feud is a perfect binge-read for fans of women in STEM and Ali Hazelwood!"--Michelle Hazen, author of Breathe the Sky

"If Maggie North writes it, I'm reading it. I was so thoroughly enchanted by everything about Fossil Feud--the gorgeous writing, the vivid characters, the crackling chemistry--that I walked away convinced fossils are the most romantic things on earth."--Ava Wilder, author of Some Kind of Famous

"The fascinating backdrop of fossils and academic fraud heighten the stakes in this smart, science-filled, steamy romance."--Booklist

"North's (The Ripple Effect) well-researched addition to the academic romance field blends clever banter and yearning with strong character development and a surprising third-act twist. . . . Fans of Ali Hazelwood and STEMinist romances will enjoy this."--Library Journal

About the Author

Maggie North lives in Ottawa, Canada, with the man she met in ninth grade, their kid, and a rotating cast of hypoallergenic aquarium friends. Before becoming an author, she went to medical school and trained as an anesthesiologist, medical researcher, and crisis simulation specialist. She now practices anesthesiology part-time and devotes the rest of her hours to happily ever afters. Her books include Fossil Feud, Rules for Second Chances, and The Ripple Effect.