Not in My Book - by Katie Holt (Paperback)

About the Book

"Rosie, an idealistic and passionate Peruvian American, leaves her Tennessee hometown to pursue her dream of making it in New York as a writer. But her plan is derailed when she ends up in class with her archnemesis and ex-crush, Aiden Huntington--an obnoxious, surly, and gorgeous literary fiction writer who doesn't have much patience for the romance genre or for Rosie. Rosie and Aiden regularly go to verbal battle in workshop until their professor reaches her breaking point. She allows them to stay in her class on one condition: they must cowrite a novel that blends their genres"--

Book Synopsis

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Rosie writes romance novels and listens to Taylor Swift on loop. Aiden is a literary fiction writer who doesn't believe in happy endings. They're about to write a book together--what could go wrong?

The Hating Game meets Beach Read in this sexy and hilarious enemies-to-lovers romance from a debut Peruvian-Tennessean voice.

Rosie, an idealistic and passionate Peruvian American, leaves her Tennessee hometown to pursue her dream of making it in New York as a writer. But her plan is derailed when she ends up in class with her archnemesis and ex-crush, Aiden Huntington--an obnoxious, surly, and gorgeous literary fiction writer who doesn't have much patience for the romance genre or for Rosie.

Rosie and Aiden regularly go to verbal battle in workshop until their professor reaches her breaking point. She allows them to stay in her class on one condition: they must cowrite a novel that blends their genres.

The reluctant writing duo can't help but put pieces of themselves into their accidentally steamy novel, and their manuscript-in-progress provides an outlet for them to confess their feelings--and explore their attraction toward each other.

When Rosie and Aiden find themselves competing against each other for a potentially career-changing opportunity, the flames of old rivalry reignite, and their once-in-a-lifetime love story is once again at risk of being shelved--unless they can find a way to end the book on their own terms.

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Praise for Not in My Book
"Atmospheric, beautifully conveying the appeal of bustling NYC . . . Readers will not be able to put down this delightful, witty romance."
--Library Journal

"Rosie [is] a particularly effective, effusive advocate when it comes to championing the delights of romance fiction."
--Booklist

"A timely love letter to the genre. It's a sexy, funny, and passionate novel that leaves us wanting more."
--Chattanooga Times

"A unique rom-com."
--Red Carpet Crash

"I love this book SO. MUCH. It is not only one of my favorite romances of the year, but one of my favorite books. It is SO GOOD."
--Megan Bjerke, The Well-Read Podcast

"An absolutely sparkling debut! Not in My Book is an absorbing, hilarious love letter to romance fans everywhere."
--Christina Lauren, New York Times and international bestselling authors

"The ultimate sexy, slow burn romance. Rosie and Aiden are perfect rivals, and even more perfect lovers."
--Hannah Grace, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Blushing, swooning, and kicking my feet. An incredible meta-layered romance about writing romance, and all the feelings that emerge in between. Not in My Book swells with heart and I could not put it down."
--Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"This is an author who understands the power of a happily-ever-after!"
--Alicia Thompson, USA Today bestselling author

"Not in My Book is a fun twist on enemies to lovers with unique perspectives and a fresh voice. With a swoony hero and a headstrong heroine set to the bustling background of NYC--this is romcom perfection."
--Lana Ferguson, USA Today bestselling author

"A rom-com that enemies to lovers dreams are made of. With delicious banter and explosive chemistry, Holt is the freshest voice in the romance genre."
--Mazey Eddings, USA Today bestselling author

"Aiden and Rosie brought the HEAT and Holt blended spice, humour, and sweetness onto every page expertly. Not in My Book is going to become an instant favourite for rivals-to-lovers readers!"
--Hannah Bonam-Young, USA Today bestselling author

"Equal parts effervescent, smart, and perfectly sweet."
--Tarah DeWitt, author of Funny Feelings

"With cozy scenery, sparkling dialogue, and layered characters, I was gasping from the tension Rosie and Aiden built with every word they typed. This book captured my heart from start to finish."
--Clare Gilmore, author of Love Interest

"A brilliantly crafted love letter to the rom-com."
--Jennifer Hennessy, author of Degrees of Engagement

"An irresistibly witty romance that sparkles with humour, heart, and literary tension. A showstopping debut perfect for romance lovers."
--Annabelle Slator, author of The Launch Date

About the Author

Katie Holt is a New York City resident but a Tennessee native. She studied English with a concentration in creative writing at NYU and fought with every professor to prove that romance novels were worthy of their time. She's a Nora Ephron fanatic, Swiftie, and warm chocolate chip enthusiast. Not in My Book is her first novel.