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.

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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.

I did not finish this book as I did not find it engaging enough. I read 50% and it did not hold my interest.

A perfect mash-up of Divine Rivals, Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries, and Bridgerton.
We follow Edwina, a human, as she embarks on a book tour in the land of fae. Her tour is stolen by William, a fae and poet, when she fails to turn up for her first two signings. Chaos ensues as this workplace rivalry becomes a lot more when a bet is made on a drunken night out.
This was such a hilarious and delightful read. The author’s descriptions of the fae, towns, the magic system, and the clothes, provided a vivid image of the world.
The chemistry between the MCs is very well-developed, and well-paced, and induces a lot of kicking and giggling. Edwina and William are so alike in their ambition and stubbornness, I thoroughly enjoyed following both POVs as they navigated their way through their book tour and their silly bet for the publishing deal.
Overall, a charming and cozy fantasy rom-com. The book cover is absolutely gorgeous too!
This was my first Tessonja read & I will be reading more!

Two rival authors, one prestigious publishing contract, and a bet to see who can seduce more people... yet the only ones being seduced are each other. Edwina Danforth is a romance author, she loves writing smutty romance novels and finds joy in them but she has yet to actually make a penny despite writing over 17 books. When she is late for her latest tour stop she arrives only to discover that they've also brought in another author... who is now also going on tour with her, the handsome William Haywood. The moment Will and Edwina meet is not great to say the least, with him calling her work "romantic drivel." Will and Edwina do not get along, and when they both find out that the person who sells the most books on the tour will be offered the new publishing contract, tensions only rise. One night out at the bar they come up with a bet: whoever can seduce the most people wins... and a deal with the fae is binding. Edwina, despite writing smut and romance, has actually had very little experience but her pride won't let her stop the agreement. Meanwhile, Will's attempt to tease and actually flirt with Edwina ends up with her misunderstanding and proposing the bet... and now they both are competing...yet the only people they seem to be seducing and wanting to go to bed with is each other. But if they admit to their feelings so much is at stake and their game could end up with one of them losing everything, with both of them having their own desperate reasons for winning and dealing with the feelings they are both trying to fight, can this book tour be a success and can they actually make a romance happen or was it doomed from the start? This was a really fun read and I liked the competitive game between the two. The rivalry was cute and honestly, Will was such a sweetheart. He was constantly looking after Edwina and trying to show her how much he adores her, Edwina was so stubbornly prideful and set in her judgements it made me want to shake her at times. It's a really fun read and I had a blast reading it and can't wait to see where the second book with the second couple goes!!! If you like fae realms, romance, and fun characters I would absolutely recommend this!

Release Date: June 12, 2024

Publication/Blog: Ash and Books (ash-and-books.tumblr.com)

*Thanks Netgalley and ARC provided by Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

Okay Tessonja Odette.... you officially have my attention. I am intrigued.

Lately I have been in such a mood for a light, happy romantasy with a bit of whimsy, and A Rivalry of Hearts ABSOLUTELY delivers. I savoured every page of this story, not wanting it to end. If you are in the mood for:
- lighthearted fantasy
- descriptive world building
- whimsical characters
- enemies to lovers
- fun banter
then you will thoroughly enjoy this!

*thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

Oh what a beautiful and delightful read this was. this was my first book by this author but it definitely won’t be my last! I absolutely adored this . What a clever and witty writing . The banter was top tier . This was such a refreshing and fun read and I recommend it wholeheartedly!

Can’t wait for the next book!

A regency fantasy in a world with both humans and fae, a Rivalry of Hearts follows Edwina, a human romance author, on her first book tour in the fae isles. Little does she know she has to share her tour with the insufferable Williams Haywood, a pretentious poet who looks down on Edwina’s “smut and drivel”. So ensues a rivalry between the two, made worse by a drunken bet turned fae bargain.

I absolutely LOVED this book. It’s one of my top reads of 2024 and I can’t say enough good things about it. The world building was great, just the right mix of enough information to make the fantasy world make sense while not getting lost in heavy lore. The author has another series set in this world 20 years prior which I’m sure would further enhance the setting, but you don’t have to read them first (I’m off to read them asap!).

Edwina and William are both such beautiful characters. I love that Edwina is firey and stubborn, not your typical human damsel that you sometimes find in fae fantasies. I also loved that Williams is beautiful and alluring, but also flawed. No untouchable fae males in this story!

The banter between Edwina and William is top tier. They are both witty and so funny. There were multiple times I laughed out loud, while their romance and taunting had me kicking my feet and giggling like a school girl.

If you’re looking for a light hearted romantasy with light academia and traditional faerie vibes, this is it!!

MTwo Authors with the same end goal, get a publishing deal. The thing is they don’t write in the same genre & one drunken night Edwina makes a fae bargain. This is a cute rom com & rivalry to lovers. Edwina writes romantic fae novels while being a human & William is fae and a poet. These two are constantly clashing & it seems everyone but them can see the sparks between them. You need a pick me up? This is the book for you. I’m incredibly excited to read the rest of the books.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my copy of this e-arc!

I really enjoyed this book, I read it in 24 hours. I didn’t want to put it down. I just wanted to be reading it and see how the romance would play out.

I loved that it was based around books, this is hard to do but it was well written and executed. I felt really attached to the characters, both William and Edwina were themselves the whole time and it was clear to tell how well the whole team worked.

I felt the chemist was obvious and it was more than just a physical connection. I loved the different like high plot points added into the narrative to add some more angst.

I highly recommend this book and already need a physical copy for my shelf. So excited for Monty and Daphne’s book! A solid 4.75 stars that I may make 5 stars!!

This book was so adorable. I was as captivated as Edwina was with Faerwyvae. Enemies to lovers between competing authors? Traveling on a book tour? Both trying to one-up and seduce each other? Taking on a bet? Surrounded by fae influences? This book had all the right elements and I gobbled up each and every one. Plenty of classic romance novel tropes in this book, but none of them felt stale or overplayed.
Edwina and William - Weenie and Willy, I mean - had the perfect blend of tension and spice, of fantastical and down to earth, of awkwardness and perfection. Seriously, yall, he leaves her a love note in a book! It’s the dream.
If you’re a fan of classic romance novels, this book is totally for you. Plus that opening line - you know exactly what you’re getting into this one.