When Athena Greydon’s fiancé ends their engagement, she has no choice but to move into the Spite House she recklessly bought him as a wedding gift. Which is a problem, for several reasons: The house, originally built as a brick middle finger to the neighbors, is only ten feet wide. Her ex’s home is literally attached to hers. And Dr. Matthew Vine the Freaking Third—AKA the uptight, judgy jerk who convinced his younger brother to leave her—is living on her other side, only a four-foot alley away.
If she has to see Matthew every time she looks out her windows, she might as well have some fun with the situation. By, say, playing erotic audiobooks at top volume with those windows open. A woman living in a Spite House is basically obligated to get petty payback however she can, right?
Unfortunately, loathing Matthew proves more difficult than anticipated. He helps her move. He listens. And he’s kind of…hot? Dammit.
Matthew may not regret ending his brother’s engagement, but he does regret what the breakup has done to Athena. He’ll help her however he can. If that means finding her work, fine. If that means enduring nightly Steamy Story Hours, so be it. And if that means watching Athena through their windows a bit too often and caring about her a bit too much…well, nothing can come of it. She’ll never forgive him. Even if she did, how could he ever tell his beloved younger brother the truth—that Matthew wants the very same woman he encouraged Johnny to leave?
When Athena Greydon’s fiancé ends their engagement, she has no choice but to move into the Spite House she recklessly bought him as a wedding gift. Which is a problem, for several reasons: The house, originally built as a brick middle finger to the neighbors, is only ten feet wide. Her ex’s home is literally attached to hers. And Dr. Matthew Vine the Freaking Third—AKA the uptight, judgy jerk who convinced his younger brother to leave her—is living on her other side, only a four-foot alley away.
If she has to see Matthew every time she looks out her windows, she might as well have some fun with the situation. By, say, playing erotic audiobooks at top volume with those windows open. A woman living in a Spite House is basically obligated to get petty payback however she can, right?
Unfortunately, loathing Matthew proves more difficult than anticipated. He helps her move. He listens. And he’s kind of…hot? Dammit.
Matthew may not regret ending his brother’s engagement, but he does regret what the breakup has done to Athena. He’ll help her however he can. If that means finding her work, fine. If that means enduring nightly Steamy Story Hours, so be it. And if that means watching Athena through their windows a bit too often and caring about her a bit too much…well, nothing can come of it. She’ll never forgive him. Even if she did, how could he ever tell his beloved younger brother the truth—that Matthew wants the very same woman he encouraged Johnny to leave?
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Contemporary romantic comedies featuring enthusiastic nerd culture, body diversity, and sharp banter have established a distinct presence in modern romance fiction. Author Olivia Dade writes witty, emotionally resonant stories that center fat heroines, fan culture, and unapologetic romance, helping refresh modern romance tropes with warmth and humor. Her print debut Spoiler Alert gained significant recognition for its joyful celebration of fandom and authentic representation.
A lifelong reader who discovered romance novels at a young age, Dade pursued higher education and earned a Master's degree in American history. Before transitioning to full-time fiction writing, she worked in several professions that required formal attire, serving as a Colonial Williamsburg interpreter, a high school teacher, an academic tutor, and a librarian. Her background in education and libraries deeply informed her appreciation for books and community. She eventually realized her long-held goal of writing full-time from home. Olivia Dade currently lives outside Stockholm with her delightful family and their ever-burgeoning collection of books.
Known for blending bawdy humor with meaningful emotional depth, Dade crafts stories that prominently feature themes of fat acceptance, body positivity, fandom, friendship, and family. Her novels frequently incorporate sharp banter, cozy settings, and authentic depictions of nerd culture and online fandom communities. She addresses pervasive societal issues like fatphobia while ensuring her characters receive deeply satisfying romantic arcs. Whether writing modern fanfiction-centered romances, house-rivalry comedies like At First Spite, or holiday tales such as All by My Elf, her work highlights mutual respect and humor.
3 books in catalog
Contemporary romantic comedies featuring enthusiastic nerd culture, body diversity, and sharp banter have established a distinct presence in modern romance fiction. Author Olivia Dade writes witty, emotionally resonant stories that center fat heroines, fan culture, and unapologetic romance, helping refresh modern romance tropes with warmth and humor. Her print debut Spoiler Alert gained significant recognition for its joyful celebration of fandom and authentic representation.
A lifelong reader who discovered romance novels at a young age, Dade pursued higher education and earned a Master's degree in American history. Before transitioning to full-time fiction writing, she worked in several professions that required formal attire, serving as a Colonial Williamsburg interpreter, a high school teacher, an academic tutor, and a librarian. Her background in education and libraries deeply informed her appreciation for books and community. She eventually realized her long-held goal of writing full-time from home. Olivia Dade currently lives outside Stockholm with her delightful family and their ever-burgeoning collection of books.
Known for blending bawdy humor with meaningful emotional depth, Dade crafts stories that prominently feature themes of fat acceptance, body positivity, fandom, friendship, and family. Her novels frequently incorporate sharp banter, cozy settings, and authentic depictions of nerd culture and online fandom communities. She addresses pervasive societal issues like fatphobia while ensuring her characters receive deeply satisfying romantic arcs. Whether writing modern fanfiction-centered romances, house-rivalry comedies like At First Spite, or holiday tales such as All by My Elf, her work highlights mutual respect and humor.
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