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India Holton

India Holton resides in New Zealand, where she's enjoyed the typical Kiwi lifestyle of wandering around forests, living barefoot on islands, and messing about in boats.

Now she lives in a cottage near the sea, writing books about unconventional women and charming rogues. Think slow burn with sudden explosions.

India's writing is fuelled by tea, buttered scones, and thunderstorms.

Genres: Paranormal Romance

New and upcoming books

April 2026

The Antiquarian's Object of Desire
(Love's Academic, book 3)

Series

Dangerous Damsels
   1. The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels (2021)
   2. The League of Gentlewomen Witches (2022)
   3. The Secret Service of Tea and Treason (2023)

Love's Academic
   1. The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love (2024)
   2. The Geographers Map to Romance (2025)
   3. The Antiquarian's Object of Desire (2026)

India Holton recommends

Thistlemarsh (2026)
Moorea Corrigan
"Thistlemarsh absolutely charmed me. It's everything I love in a cozy fantasy, sparkling with fairy enchantment. A whimsical, magical delight!"

Graceless Heart (2026)
(Spellbound History Quartet, book 1)
Isabel Ibañez
"A tour de force of historical fantasy. This fierce, romantic, wonderful book gripped my imagination and made my heart race at each turn. With an artist's eye for beautiful detail, Isabel Ibanez has created a gorgeous, intricate world peopled with fascinating characters. It's nothing short of compelling. Ibanez is at the height of her talent here."

Something Wicked (2025)
(Idle Reputations, book 1)
Falon Ballard
"Something Wicked kept me hooked from start to finish. It's intricate, sensual, and filled with all the best elements romantasy has to offer. Falon Ballard makes a skillful debut in the genre!"

Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore (2025)
Emily Krempholtz
"The cozy fantasy romance genre has a new star! Emily Krempholtz's wonderfully assured debut, Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore, absolutely charmed me. As it takes the reader through Violet's efforts to start her life over and find redemption, the book explores friendship and slow-burn romance, as well as offering the bright sprinkling of humour and moments so lovely I had to pause, with a dreamy sigh, to read them again. I predict great things for Krempholtz!"

The Seventh Champion (2025)
(Dragon Queen Duology, book 1)
Sylvia Mercedes
"I've always admired Sylvia Mercedes for the seemingly effortless skill she brings to her storytelling, and it's on display again in The Seventh Champion. With a sunshiney heroine who's a pure delight, a grumpy hero to swoon over, and a thoroughly entertaining, romance-infused, action-packed plot, this book is the absolute in reading pleasure."

Song of the Hell Witch (2025)
Taylor Hartley
"A gripping romantasy featuring women empowered by rage, magic, and inspiring courage in an oppressive society. Vibrant with action and romance, this wonderfully fierce, impactful debut is perfect for fans of Hannah Witten."

The Nanny's Handbook to Magic and Managing Difficult Dukes (2025)
(Parasol Academy, book 1)
Amy Rose Bennett
"A whimsical, wonderfully romantic treasure trove of laugh-out-loud delights with a spirited heroine who proves a worthy successor indeed to Mary Poppins. I had such a fabulous time reading this book and can't wait for the next in the series!"

The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy (2025)
(Dearly Beloathed, book 1)
Brigitte Knightley
"Brigitte Knightley is such a wonderfully talented writer with a unique voice and a real genius for banter. I love the way she uses humour, vivacity, and intelligence to great effect in creating strong, interesting characters and a fascinating magical world. Her many fans, and indeed anyone who loves enemies-to-lovers romantasy, will surely adore The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy!"

Finders Keepers (2025)
Sarah Adler
"With her latest delightful romcom, Finders Keepers, Sarah Adler once again provides the laugh-out-loud goodness that makes her books the perfect go-to for comfort reading. Resplendent with clever wit, delicious romance, and quirky charm, Finders Keepers truly entertains. It has real heart too, of course it does, this is a Sarah Adler book! I recommend it to anyone who loves fun."

The Gods Time Forgot (2025)
Kelsie Sheridan Gonzalez
"Take Gilded Age glamor, mix it together with Irish mythology, add sizzling banter, and you'll get The Gods Time Forgot, a sensational enemies-to-lovers romantasy that will delight fans of Outlander. Kelsie Sheridan Gonzalez has made an impressive debut!"

Broken Souls and Bones (2025)
(Broken Souls and Bones, book 1)
LJ Andrews
"Powerful and gripping, Broken Souls and Bones has everything a romantasy reader wants - strong writing, fascinating magic, and a romance to absolutely swoon over. I guarantee you'll love Lyra, Roark, and the compelling, Norse-inspired world they live in. I knew from the first page that I'd be giving this one a rave review, and sure enough, it's five fierce and dazzling stars from me!"

Servant of Earth (2024)
(Shards of Magic, book 1)
Sarah Hawley
"Sarah Hawley is a must-read author for me, and Servant of Earth cements this. A thrilling, wonderfully unique fae fantasy led by a fierce heroine, it's a powerful and gripping read that will leave you hooked. Fans of Sarah J. Maas will absolutely love it!"

Her Knight at the Museum (2024)
Bryn Donovan
"This wonderfully adorable romcom will have you giggling and kicking your feet. Griffin certainly won my heart! Sparkling with cute fun and lovely, sweet romance, Her Knight at the Museum is a delightful read, simply perfect for fans of Enchanted and Kate and Leopold."

This Will Be Fun (2024)
E B Asher
"This Will Be Fun definitely lives up to its title! Cozy, romantic, and highly entertaining, it's a terrific read for anyone who loves to get swept away by the magic of a really enjoyable fantasy novel. I'm looking forward to more from E.B. Asher!"

The Crescent Moon Tearoom (2024)
(Spellbound Sisters, book 1)
Stacy Sivinski
"The Crescent Moon Tearoom is a truly lovely book - beautifully written and infused with lushly warm, delicious imagery that makes reading it a wonderfully cozy experience. Your tastebuds - along with your imagination - will delight at so many of the descriptions! The three Quigley sisters are each lovable in their own way and the magic of their world is fascinating, weaving through the story like a dream. This is the sort of book you'll want to tuck yourself into, and are sure to return to whenever in need of some literary comfort."

Love and Other Conspiracies (2024)
Mallory Marlowe
"With its super likeable characters, top notch romcom banter, and entertaining premise, Love and Other Conspiracies is tremendous fun. The chemistry between Hallie and Hayden absolutely sparkles, and I wish I could watch their show for real! I had such a fabulous time reading this warm and wonderfully adorable book!"

The Night Ends with Fire (2024)
(Night Ends with Fire, book 1)
K X Song
"The Night Ends With Fire is a truly enthralling epic fantasy. I was blown away by how good it was! With an immersive and compelling story led by a seriously fabulous heroine and sparkling with both magic and romance, it's the perfect wuxia drama, and I loved it. Make sure you have plenty of time free when you start reading, because it quickly becomes addictive!"

Ne'er Duke Well (2024)
(Belvoir's Library Trilogy, book 1)
Alexandra Vasti
"Ne'er Duke Well by Alexandra Vasti is an irresistible delight from a remarkable new talent. Every page inspires a smile, laugh, or pause in reading while one hugs the book because it's just so lovely, witty, and benevolently clever. Vasti does really interesting things with genre tropes, making the historical romance fresh and exciting. I felt so enlivened after reading, I want to run around waving it at people, saying "read this now!" Vasti has quickly earned her place on my list of favourite writers."

The Stranger I Wed (2024)
(Doves of New York, book 1)
Harper St George
"Prepare to be dazzled! Scintillating and deeply romantic, The Stranger I Wed is another winner from Harper St. George. Fans of historical romance will find themselves enchanted by the rich, sensual storytelling, and look forward to what comes next in this fabulous new series."

Old Flames and New Fortunes (2024)
(Moonville, book 1)
Sarah Hogle
"I can't get enough of Sarah Hogle's impeccable writing. This book took possession of my whole heart with its laugh-out-loud wit, wonderfully tender romance, and lovable characters, including the most swooningly quotable hero. Sarah Hogle is a romcom genius, and Old Flames and New Fortunes is perfection."

Earls Trip (2024)
(Earls Trip, book 1)
Jenny Holiday
"Earl's Trip is great fun. An effervescent historical romcom that spotlights male friendship alongside an appealing romance, it's sure to appeal to Bridgerton fans and anyone looking for a lovely and diverting read. Prepare to be entertained!"

Nosy Neighbors (2024)
Freya Sampson
"Nosy Neighbors is addictive reading. Freya Sampson has a wonderful talent for creating characters that feel vividly true to life, and it really shines here. This warm and moving novel is layered with mystery, emotion, and heart as it explores its powerful themes of guilt and community. I just know readers are going to love it as much as I do."

Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man (2024)
Violet Marsh
"Captivating from the very start and entertaining to the very end, Lady Charlotte Always Gets Her Man is a delightful read. Bridgerton fans will love it!"

The Witchwood Knot (2023)
(Victorian Faerie Tales, book 1)
Olivia Atwater
"The Witchwood Knot is the gothic fantasy romance of my dreams. There aren't enough superlatives for me to convey how much I loved its uniquely elegant prose, eerie setting, clever heroine, gorgeously dangerous faerie butler, and basically every single thing about the entire book. It is an immediate addition to the list of My All-Time Favourite Books, upon which Atwater's Half A Soul also resides."

Witch of Wild Things (2023)
(Wild Magic , book 1)
Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
"In her magical, beautiful adult debut, Witch of Wild Things, Raquel Vasquez Gilliland absolutely mesmerizes with a richly woven story encompassing family, friendship, and romantic love. The tenderness between Sage and Tennessee truly captured my heart. Perfect for fans of Lisa Kleypas and yet at the same time gorgeously unique, this earthy and luminous book will leave readers spellbound."

My Roommate Is a Vampire (2023)
(My Vampires, book 1)
Jenna Levine
"Jenna Levine's sensational debut has everything I want in a romcom - delightfully wry humour, a warm heart, and an utterly adorable romance with the most dreamy hero ever to don a cravat. My Roommate Is a Vampire is altogether a kooky, sparkly piece of happiness."

A Most Agreeable Murder (2023)
(Beatrice Steele, book 1)
Julia Seales
"A delightfully entertaining debut that kept me engrossed from the beginning right through to the satisfying end . . . Witty and clever, it's like something Agatha Christie and Jane Austen might have created were they able to collaborate, only with its own wonderfully unique spark. Be prepared to laugh out loud at the comedy, gasp at the murder mystery, and have a thoroughly great time!"

Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries (2023)
(Emily Wilde, book 1)
Heather Fawcett
"A charmingly whimsical delight, saturated with faerie magic and the equally wonderful magic of humanity. . . Five dazzling, gladdening stars."

Witcha Gonna Do? (2022)
(Sherwood Witches, book 1)
Avery Flynn
"Witcha Gonna Do? will make your heart bubble, swoon and giggle with its fantastic mix of hilarity and heat. Appealing characters and a delightfully unique setting make this vibrant, witchy romcom really shine!"

Two Wrongs Make a Right (2022)
(Wilmot Sisters, book 1)
Chloe Liese
"wo Wrongs Make a Right is a deeply tender romance that plays delightful music upon both the heartstrings and the funnybone. Full of charm, zest, and sensual heat, and with characters who are sure to join the ranks of readers' beloved favourites, it is the perfect book for anyone who loves love."

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches (2022)
Sangu Mandanna
"Witty, witchy, and wonderfully romantic, The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches will warm your heart with its endearing characters, grumpy-sunshine love story, and gorgeously sparkling magic."

The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy (2022)
(Hart and Mercy, book 1)
Megan Bannen
"With its wonderfully unique setting, lovable characters, and engaging mix of humour and spice, The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy is a truly outstanding romantic fantasy. I loved both its kookiness and its deep authenticity. An instant favourite!"

For the Love of the Bard (2022)
(Bard's Rest Romance, book 1)
Jessica Martin
"With its charming setting and endearing cast of characters, For The Love of the Bard is the kind of book you want to live inside. Brimming with Shakespeare references to delight the brain and a slow burn, banter-filled romance to melt the heart, this romcom captivates. The course of true love might not run smooth for Miranda and Adam, but you'll have a fabulous, laugh-out-loud experience following along with their journey!"

Go Hex Yourself (2022)
Jessica Clare
"This whimsical witchy romcom absolutely sparkles with humour and charm. Its vibrant characters, unique magic system, and smoking hot romance will keep readers enthralled. I found myself compulsively turning pages, laughing and swooning all along the way. A spellbinding delight!"

Mr. Wrong Number (2022)
(Mr. Wrong Number, book 1)
Lynn Painter
"Mr. Wrong Number by Lynn Painter is the perfect romcom. Charming, laugh-out-loud, and full of heart, it is a sheer delight of a reading experience. Painter's characters sparkle with personality: Colin is irresistable, Olivia is utterly adorable, and it's easy to see why they fall in love with each other because the reader does too right from the start. I haven't had so much fun reading a book in a long while! Gorgeous, glimmering, and guaranteed to make you laugh!"

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