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How to Lose a Goblin in Ten Days

A comfort read opposites-attract romance set in a cosy fantasy world

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Pub Date 20 Jan 2026 | Archive Date 20 Jan 2026


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Description

From debut author Jessie Sylva comes the cosy tale of a halfling and a goblin who must learn to love each other despite their differences. How to Lose a Goblin in Ten Days is brimming with warmth and popular romance tropes, perfect for fans of The Honey Witch and The Spellshop.

★ 'Cosy, heartfelt, and deeply satisfying' Publishers Weekly (starred review)

What if cottagecore and goblincore fell in love?


When a halfling, Pansy, and a goblin, Ren, each think they've inherited the same cottage, they make a bargain: they'll live in the house together and whoever is driven out first forfeits their ownership.

Amidst forced proximity and cultural misunderstandings, the two begin to fall in love.

But when the cottage-and their communities-are threatened by a common enemy, the duo must learn to trust each other, and convince goblins and halflings to band together to oust a tall intruder.

'A wonderful and charming treasure of a book that will warm your heart!' Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop

'An adorable story that will fulfill your cottagecore dreams' M. Stevenson, author of Behooved

'Cozy fantasy lovers will tuck into this lovely story and want to savor every last morsel' J. Penner, author of A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic

'Everything I didn't know I wanted in a cosy fantasy novel and more. What do you MEAN it's a classic romcom meets Lord of the Rings?! It means that this was made for exactly me . . . a romantically fantastical delight'

Stephanie Cooke, author of Pillow Talk

Tropes:
✨ Cosy Fantasy Romance
✨ She made a bet
✨ Grumpy x Sunshine
✨ Enemies to lovers
✨ Forced proximity
✨ Opposites attract
✨ There's only one bed


Some of the Goodreads reviews so far:
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'I was cheering for Pansy and Ren throughout'
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'This book is a warm hug and a ray of sunshine on paper'
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'100% recommend this for anyone who needs a getaway to a magical place'
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'This book is perfect for fans of cozy cottage core romantasy'
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'When I saw the title of this book, I knew I HAD to read it'
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'Sometimes you need a book that feels like being wrapped in the softest blanket while rain patters against the window. Jessie Sylva delivered exactly that'
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'I cannot emphasize how lovely this book was enough, it was the perfect cosy read'
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'Jessie Sylva's writing was phenomenal. I found I giggled, smiled, and sometimes even kicked my feet in pure delight'

(Plus many more five star reviews on Goodreads.)

From debut author Jessie Sylva comes the cosy tale of a halfling and a goblin who must learn to love each other despite their differences. How to Lose a Goblin in Ten Days is brimming with warmth and...


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ISBN 9780356524863
PRICE £10.99 (GBP)
PAGES 368

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