“She walks over to the next alcove. I’m…stunned. She’s the only person in this entire room commenting on the public sex as if it were nothing but a painting on the wall.”

I absolutely adored A Rivalry of Hearts. That book is everything. The world building is super nice, with all these magical realms. Both MC are hilarious and endearing, even though sometimes you want to shake them a little ˆˆ.
Edwina, especially, is so relatable, I loved her insecurities, and how socially awkward she can be. Yes, I absolutely felt some connection with her, and I’m not surprised that I saw on a post, just after I finished the book, that she is written as neurodivergent. She had some very … reliable behaviours (so many kudos to the author for that <3). I adored how this character is a pretext to dissect the Romance Genre, be very ironic about it, but also a true tribute. I loved that second trip I had throughout the pages.
William is also a very interesting character, with many layers. I can’t say much without spoiling the book, but I adored how the author twists (and enriches) her own WB around him. That is a great find and makes him very complex –and lovable (even if I sometimes loved to hate him… just a little). I absolutely adored his evolution, and how he reflects in the end, regarding Edwina and his sister both –but, again, I don’t want to spoil here. (Also Blooming Hell became my new favourite curse!)
I loved how spice is used here, to empower both characters, but also as a “tool” to bring them closer, but not in the usual way (let’s twist the codes a bit, again), even if things also gets super steamy.
If I had to summarize this book, I would say it’s a novel in a cozy fantasy setting, great to help you if you have a Bridgerton hungover, with touches of Dangerous Liaisons. Gold!

Thank you so much NetGalley and Tessonja Odette for the ARC. My opinions are my own.

Loved this. The title, the cover, the story all delivered. It is rare for me to get that level of cohesiveness and honestly this delivered.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book for an honest review .

I feel in love with this rivals to lovers story. The banter in this tale had me laughing, smirking and takings notes for the one liners .

Our story centres around two authors touring in a joint book tour . They have a contract to win depending on their sales.
One author is a playboy take poet the other is a smutty regency author who hasn’t really had the same experiences her mfc has.

The story is beautiful with delicate beautiful writing, it is however dusted with spice through the book with good pace and ample detail.

The only negative is that I wanted more!!!! Please let there be a Cassie love story she is not the wilting flower that her illness makes her !

Thank you to NetGalley and Tessonja Odette for allowing me to read an ARC of this beautiful book!

My immediate thought upon finishing this novel was that it had NO RIGHT to be as good as it was! I knew I was going to like it from the start. It’s about two writers (a human and a fae) who wind up on a book tour together. They engage in a bet about seducing fans to decide who will get the big publishing contract at the end… but little do they know, their anger and harsh feelings for each other won’t last for long.

Odette has a way of writing these characters that allow you to feel as if you’re really with them - not to mention how she describes each of the courts and placed they visit on the tour. The book just comes to life. Her characters are smart and funny - all of them. I never felt annoyed reading interactions with the other characters that weren’t Edwina and William. I also love how much she discussed females in society (well, in Fae society compared to humans) and the expectations of us all. It was really powerful!

While I do occasionally grow tired of the females in romance novels completely avoiding the fact that what they’re feeling is real and could never be real, I like the drama it provided for Edwina/Will. It was fun getting to know them and watch their story unfold. The banter was great and William definitely made my heart beat a little faster in a few scenes! 😍

A great read if you want a sweet (and spicy) romance novel about fae/human relationships, love romance novels yourself, and want something clever and enjoyable. Well done, Tessonja Odette!

My book is famous all over the world especially
𝘍𝘢𝘦𝘳𝘸𝘺𝘷𝘢𝘦 🍃

Hi, This is 𝙴𝚍𝚠𝚒𝚗𝚊 𝙳𝚊𝚗𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚝𝚑 who loves to write romantic novels which were claimed to be "smut and drivel" by 𝚆𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚒𝚊𝚖 𝙷𝚊𝚢𝚠𝚘𝚘𝚍 who is a VERY charming poet.

We both are on "The Heartbeats Tour" to get a publishing contract. He has his own reasons and I have mine 😏
And now we know that this won't go down without a fight ( for that you need to read the book🤭)

The aura of Edwina was so refreshing and powerful 🤌🏻 this lady has my heart. The way she claims her spot in any space is something worth reading.
William is fascinating 😚 He is kind, tough, understanding and good with words🫠

It was a beautiful beautiful story and I was not able to stop reading it at all.
It talks about family, finding oneself and loving each other through the imperfections 🌸

If you love reading about rivals to lovers, one bed, elevator romance🤭, fae romance, historical fiction 💖 FMC human and MMC fae.....I highly recommend this book🪻

I am so excited to read the upcoming stories in this series 💚

Humorous, witty, entertaining, and oh so heartwarming. I was immediately sucked into this rivalry to lovers romance and I couldn't put it down. It was just pure fun. You have two authors competing for a luxurious contract and each have their own stakes for winning. On top of that, they instigate a ridiculous bet that has they trying to one up each other along the way.

I couldn't stop laughing at the antics their rivalry and bet created. Mixed in, you have the authors falling in love when they know they should be focused on winning the contract. If you're looking for a great fun historical romance in a fantasy setting, this is the book for you!

I adored A Rivalry of Hearts; what a masterclass in romantasy. The romance was an absolute delight and the overarching plot was really enjoyable. I loved getting a glimpse into the different fae courts and hope we get to see more in future! I am undone and need more from the Fae Flings and Corset Strings series.

The longing, the yearning, the tension - done to absolute perfection! The buildup to the climax with Edwina and William was electric. Their chemistry practically leapt off the page and they were so believable as a couple.

I loved the dual pov! I wasn’t sure about William at first but the small peeks behind the façade were so impactful and I grew to love his many performances. Edwina felt like getting a glimpse behind the curtain of the reality behind romance writing; it felt really genuine and the love of the romance genre shone through in this character.

“Use me” was my absolute undoing. I was completely gone by that point and devoured this book. Tessonja Odette the author you are!

Please do yourself a favour and read this, I genuinely can’t recommend it highly enough! Easiest five stars. What an absolute joy this was to read from cover to cover.

this book absolutely page turner for me! The characters had the best banter and such a gorgeous development from rivals to lovers. i loved the soft fantasy, with fae and magic.

After publishing several scintillating stories about the fae of Faerwyvae, Edwina Danforth is invited to complete a book tour on the Fae Isle. When she arrives, Edwina finds that she is competing with the handsome but arrogant William Haywood for a publishing contract that would allow her to continue her writing career and move to Faerwyvae. Fueled by a desperate need to win the contract, Edwina makes a bet with William that the one who beds the most lovers will be the one who wins the contract.

Rating: 4/5 ⭐️s - This cozy, rom-com fantasy gives Bridgerton with Fae vibes. The witty banter between William and Edwina is exquisite in the way only two writers can banter. I love the way the two characters goad each other.

Spice Rating: 4/5 🌶️s - Sex present plus lots of teasing moments. Each spicy scene is teasingly tantalizing with enough kick to be satisfying but not too much tease to leave anyone but the characters frustrated. Lots of adult content including an orgy, drinking, and fae drugs. Again, think Bridgerton but with Fae.

Thank you Tessonja Odette, Victory Editing, and NetGalley for the ARC. I loved this introduction to Faerwyvae and am planning on plunging into more stories from this world.

A Rivalry of Hearts is a spicy standalone adult fantasy romcom in the Fae Flings and Corset Strings series...

"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."

What a wonderfully whimsical whirlwind of "smut and drivel". I absolutely adored this book! I was a little worried about the initial information dump in the first couple of pages, however, I quicky became immersed in the magical land of Faerwyvae and all its colourful creatures.

I adored our curly haired, bumbling romance author, Edwina Danforth, from the very beginning. Her biting banter with William was perfection and their rivalry was highly entertaining, witty and sizzling with sexual chemistry. I was super giddy by the end. I was literally beaming from ear to ear when reading THAT elevator scene.

This book was satisfyingly sweet, super spicy, incredibly entertaining and all-around good vibes. I'm ridiculously excited for Monty and Daphne's story. I need it now!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me read this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This is the first book I've read from Tessonja Odette and my goodness, she breathes sweet sweet life into me with this wonderful rivals-to-lovers fae romcom! The romance had me giggling and kicking my feet, and both characters were wonderful, believable individuals with great motivations and enough heart to drive the show. You will love this passionate heartfelt book, full of sensual teasing and incredible fun.

Odette's writing is addictive and has an easy flow, and she doesn't make me feel lost even though this is a preexisting world she has written in before.I am now so eager to dive in the rest of Odette's books within this universe, and I am GREATLY looking forward to the sequel. I will be getting my hands on a physical copy of this book as soon as possible!

Oh how I loved this book!!!!!! It was such a good enemies to lovers with such good spice and banter! I loved every second of it and was so happy with the ending and being able to get a glimpse in the future. I am so excited for the next book and the focus on the next couple too!





I received this arc from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

4.5⭐️
This was such a fun easy read. Great spice. Cozy fantasy. Gas Lamp Vibes. I loved the world & the characters. The banter was great. I can’t wait for the next one!

Edwina Danforth is excited to go on a book tour in fairyland - if only she didn't have to share the tour with snotty poet William Haywood. When the two begin a rivalry in sales and in love, the tour becomes a more scintillating adventure than either of them expected.

This is fantasy rom-com at its best. Edwina and William are evenly matched, both determined to win and not afraid to push one another's boundaries. The cast of side characters really rounded out the story. Well done Ms Odette!

This book deserves every star and more!

It has been ages since a book actually had me laughing out loud. "'Is this poop?'" will forever live rent free in my mind.

I adore this author and this book did not disappoint. Big, angsty enemies to lovers with the perfect amount of spice. There was also beautiful world building and the coziest setting you can wish for.

I can not wait for the next book.

I highly recommend this book to every fantasy reader out there.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this amazing ARC.

Amazing!!!!!
It took me a little time to fully relate to Edwina but by the end I was fully head over heels for her and Will!
It’s a classic enemies to lovers, he falls first!

Okay, so this was a new author for me but I liked the writing style! The rivals to lovers storyline was unique and intriguing. The romance was cute too and I loved Edwina & William. The side characters especially Zane, Cassie, Daphne etc were charming too and each of them had their own unique personalities, which I really liked! Also, the world building was really nice. The fantasy aspect of the book was well done, so I had fun while reading it. The plot still was kind of predictable but I wasn't bored.

Thank you Netgalley for providing me the ARC in exchange of an honest review

I loved the way the book starts following the FMC through her journey and eventually finding a mutually beneficial love between her and the MMC. I would definitely recommend reading this to people who love enemies to lovers.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC read. I honestly enjoyed the book from start to finish. It was a cozy fantasy romance novel filled with bumps, work-place rivalry, spice (MMM!), and humor.
You have two authors, Edwina and William, forced to be on a book tour together around the Fae world. They are competing for sales to obtain the contract at the end. One drunken night a bargain is made that decides who will obtain the contract. Everything after that night just unravels with steamy situations and clever banter,
My favorite character would have to be Daphne. Her character development stood out to me the most. All of her side comments had me lol so many times! My favorite scene would have to be the book-store moment. Top Tier! Chef's Kiss!
Enemies to lovers with some spice is a favorite of mine. Tessonja O. did not disappoint.
I stand by this recommendation to read this book this summer for anyone wanting a fantasy romance enemies to lovers troupe!
Thank you Crystal Moon Press for the eARC.

#NetGalley #ARivalryofHearts

I cant even begin to praise this book enough. Tessonja Odette is by far one of my favorite fantasy romance writers. I typically prefer my books with some action, but man oh man, there is something about her books that pulls me in and refuses let go. And honestly, I don’t mind.

The book starts with Edwina’s journey into Faeryvae for her book tour. A wonderful world where fae and humans coexist in harmony. All is going well (mostly, darn wil o wisps) until she meets her handsome (and horribly arrogant) fae rival, William Haywood who might just take everything from her. Until a series of rather fortunate events unfold that makes her see him in a different light. Oh and better yet, he falls first. All of this into a wonderful story that left me in love with both characters and wishing it would never end. I miss them already.

Two words. Free pass. *SWOOOOOOON*

Also. Is this poop? I almost died laughing. It has been a very long time since a book has made me laugh so many times.

10/10 recommend. Don’t hesitate. Just do it.