In the second installment of USA Today bestselling author Olivia Dade's Harlot's Bay series, a mistaken obituary leads to the reunion of two former high school crushes. Sparks fly in this hilarious grumpy/grumpy romance, packed with Dade's signature body positivity and a delicious amount of spice.
"Dade's romances...routinely show that people contain multitudes and that life is about offsetting personal pain with things that bring joy, and this one is no exception." - Kirkus Reviews
"The adorable opener to the Harlot's Bay series from Dade delivers all the laughs of a well-crafted rom-com while gracefully portraying characters struggling with mental health issues. ... Equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, this charming love story will have readers clamoring for another visit to Harlot's Bay." - Publishers Weekly
"Olivia Dade never fails to make me laugh, blush, and feel like I'm being wrapped in a warm blanket. Cannot recommend enough!"
- Katee Robert, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author
"If you're a fan of romances that feature nuanced protagonists, whip-smart dialogue, scorching chemistry, and sidesplitting humor, look no further than Olivia Dade's books. This author is an absolute gem!" - Mia Sosa, USA Today bestselling author of The Worst Best Man
"At First Spite is one of the most romantic books I've ever read. True love exists on these pages in the form of beautiful, gentle care when it's needed most. Breathtakingly poignant. Warmly funny. With its delicious pastries, erotica book club, used bookstore complete with emotional support chicken, and surplus of kind, sexy residents, Harlot's Bay is my dream town. Olivia Dade gives us another remarkable, essential addition to the modern romance canon. A slow burn that delivers in spades." - Rosie Danan, author of The Roommate
"Olivia Dade shows once again why she's a favorite. Charming, witty, and heartfelt, At First Spite is not to be missed!" - Kylie Scott, New York Times bestselling author
Dade maintains value and depth in the storyline about a curvaceous, sexy woman and accentuates the humanity in negative emotions common in clinical depression with therapy, laughter, and eroticism. - Booklist
"The adorable opener to the Harlot's Bay series from Dade delivers all the laughs of a well-crafted rom-com while gracefully portraying characters struggling with mental health issues. ... Equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, this charming love story will have readers clamoring for another visit to Harlot's Bay." - Publishers Weekly
"Olivia Dade never fails to make me laugh, blush, and feel like I'm being wrapped in a warm blanket. Cannot recommend enough!"
- Katee Robert, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author
"If you're a fan of romances that feature nuanced protagonists, whip-smart dialogue, scorching chemistry, and sidesplitting humor, look no further than Olivia Dade's books. This author is an absolute gem!" - Mia Sosa, USA Today bestselling author of The Worst Best Man
"At First Spite is one of the most romantic books I've ever read. True love exists on these pages in the form of beautiful, gentle care when it's needed most. Breathtakingly poignant. Warmly funny. With its delicious pastries, erotica book club, used bookstore complete with emotional support chicken, and surplus of kind, sexy residents, Harlot's Bay is my dream town. Olivia Dade gives us another remarkable, essential addition to the modern romance canon. A slow burn that delivers in spades." - Rosie Danan, author of The Roommate
"Olivia Dade shows once again why she's a favorite. Charming, witty, and heartfelt, At First Spite is not to be missed!" - Kylie Scott, New York Times bestselling author
Dade maintains value and depth in the storyline about a curvaceous, sexy woman and accentuates the humanity in negative emotions common in clinical depression with therapy, laughter, and eroticism. - Booklist