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Not in My Book

Rosie Maxwell has a plan: move to New York, get her creative writing degree from NYU, become a bestselling romance writer. But that plan is derailed when she ends up in class with her archnemesis and ex-crush, Aiden Huntington, an obnoxious, surly, unreasonably gorgeous literary fiction writer who has no patience for romance – or for Rosie.

Exhausted by Rosie and Aiden’s constant verbal sparring, their professor gives them an ultimatum: leave her class, or cowrite a novel that blends their respective genres.

As Rosie and Aiden collaborate on their (accidentally steamy) novel, they try to put their differences aside. Could their manuscript-in-progress be just the outlet they need to confess their feelings – and explore their mutual attraction?

But a potentially career-changing opportunity soon reignites the flames of their old rivalry. Rosie and Aiden’s 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 . . .

The ultimate sexy, slow burn romance. Rosie and Aiden are perfect rivals, and even more perfect lovers

Hannah Grace, Sunday Times bestselling author of Icebreaker

About Katie Holt

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. Katie's debut novel, Not in My Book, was published in 2025 to critical acclaim. The Last Page is her latest book.
Details
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • ISBN: 9781804996348
  • Length: 336 pages
  • Dimensions: 197mm x 21mm x 128mm
  • Weight: 234g
  • Price: £9.99
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