"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
"This swoony contemporary romance is well-written and paced, but what really makes it shine are the intricate characters that Dade has brought to life. Readers will connect emotionally with Athena and Matthew, laughing at their witty banter and tearing up when they're vulnerable. Buy multiple copies of this title, because it won't stay on the shelf." - Library Journal (starred review)
"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
"Dade's book is a sparkling jolt of fangirling, body-positive swoons." - Entertainment Weekly on Spoiler Alert
"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
"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
"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
"With the sublime launch of her new Harlot's Bay series, Dade once again dazzles and delights readers as she delivers a heart-meltingly romantic, sensually steamy love story that also embraces body positivity and thoughtfully explores such real-life issues as clinical depression and grief. Wielding a devilishly wicked sense of wit...Dade deftly demonstrates her mastery of love and laughter." - Booklist (starred review)
"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
"Dade challenges love story norms in Ship Wrecked with a wonderfully complex relationship that's years in the making. Sexy and delicious from page one!"
- Nisha Sharma, author of Dating Dr. Dil
