Dearly Beloathed Duology Books in Order
A slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romantasy duology about Aurienne Fairhrim, a scholar-healer of the Haelan Order, and Osric Mordaunt, an assassin of the Fyren Order, whose forbidden bond deepens as their rival Orders edge toward war. Book 1 (2025) was a breakout bestseller originally developed from the author's Draco Malfoy fanfiction "Manacled"; Book 2 releases July 7, 2026 from Little, Brown Book Group / Del Rey.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on AmazonThe Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy
2025 · Brigitte Knightley
A slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance set in a fantasy world, featuring scholarly healer Aurienne Fairhrim and gentleman assassin Osric Mordaunt.…
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The Exquisite Torment of Loving Your Enemy
2026 · Brigitte Knightley
The Exquisite Torment of Loving Your Enemy is a 2026 book by Brigitte Knightley. It is book 2 of the series Dearly Beloathed Duology.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Dearly Beloathed Duology books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy”. Start with “The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy.”
How many books are in the Dearly Beloathed Duology series?
We list 2 books by Brigitte Knightley , published between 2025–2026.
Where can I buy the Dearly Beloathed Duology books?
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