Niamh Hargan, Nina Kaye and Lily Lindon on Rom-Com Fiction

There is a fine line between love and hate, and these authors really know how to write about it! Niamh Hargan, Nina Kaye and Lily Lindon discuss what it's like to write rom-coms and how to create that sizzling chemistry between characters.

About Our Authors

Niamh Hargan was born in Derry, Northern Ireland and is currently based in Edinburgh. She is an entertainment lawyer, specialising in film and television. The Break-Up Clause is her second novel.

Niamh's Latest Book: The Break-Up Clause is her second novel.

How do you get rid of an ex . . .

When you’ve never actually broken up?

When arrogant new colleague Benjamin swans into Fia’s small office at her New York law firm, it’s no secret they dislike – no, hate – each other. But there is one secret no one knows.

The last time Fia and Benjamin saw each other was one summer night nearly ten years ago, at a little chapel – in Vegas. Benjamin isn’t just Fia’s co-worker, he’s also her long-lost husband.

They made a promise – they even signed a pact – that they’d divorce after one year. But they never did. Now, if anyone discovers they’re husband and wife, both their jobs are on the line.

And as their marriage starts to finally heat up, it’s a secret that’s getting harder to keep . . .

Escape to New York for the enemies-to-lovers event of the year, for fans of Mhairi McFarlane, Ali Hazelwood and Beth O’Leary.

Nina Kaye is a contemporary romance author who writes warm, witty and uplifting reads with a deeper edge. She lives in Edinburgh with her husband and much adored side-kick, James. In addition to writing, Nina enjoys swimming, gin and karaoke (preferably all enjoyed together in a sunny, seaside destination). Nina has previously published The Gin Lover’s Guide to Dating and has also been a contender for the RNA Joan Hessayson Award.

Nina's Latest Book: Just Like That

Jess is smashing her Edinburgh events management job right now. Her boss is talking about a promotion, her clients love her and other companies want her. But all of that comes to an abrupt halt when her brother has a sudden stroke. Jess doesn’t think twice about stepping in as his carer, but her boss is not so understanding.

Demoted to managing low-end events, Jess is less than thrilled to be assigned to a small animal park in need of raising funds. She’s even less happy when she clashes with arrogant head keeper, Nick. He's frustrated with her squeamishness; she thinks he’s a lech. Nick wants a baggage-free life; Jess has so much drama going on, even the Kardashians can’t keep up.

But maybe saving the animals of East Lothian Wildlife Park will help these op-paw-sites find some common ground…

Lily Lindon is a writer and editor living in London. She studied English at Cambridge, where she was part of the Footlights comedy group. She was a fiction editor at Penguin Random House, then at The Novelry. Her debut novel Double Booked (‘the bisexual romcom of your wildest dreams,’ DIVA Magazine) was translated into multiple languages and optioned for screen. She won a Comedy Women in Print Prize for ‘Funniest Sex Scene.’ Yes, she is single.

Lily's Latest Book: My Own Worst Enemy

Emmy is her own worst enemy. So why does she fancy someone who looks like her?

Overthinker and recent drama school graduate Emmy Clooney (no relation) will do anything to be successful, despite the lack of great roles for queer actors.

But in the audition room for what could be her big break, Emmy meets rising star, Mae Jones. Mae is the same casting type as Emmy, so they’ll always be fighting for the same parts (‘Short­haired Lesbian’). Unfortunately, Mae is also charming, talented, and very, very hot – which means Mae is not just Emmy’s casting type, she’s also her romantic type...

When their opposite personalities clash, Emmy and Mae begin a fierce competition to win the best parts. But if they’re cast in the same show, will they find a way to act nicely – or take their rivalry to the next stage?