An Academic Affair
An Academic Affair by Jodi McAlister is a contemporary romantic comedy published by Simon & Schuster, Limited on September 11, 2025. This 368-page novel explores the tumultuous relationship between Sadie Shaw and Jonah Fisher, who have been rivals for fifteen years, stemming from their time in an undergraduate literature class. As they both vie for a coveted job position, their long-standing enmity transforms into a fierce competition, leading to unexpected developments that challenge their perceptions of each other.
Readers will find a humorous and engaging narrative that delves into themes of rivalry and romance, featuring tropes such as enemies to lovers and a marriage of convenience. As Sadie navigates her ambitions and the complexities of her relationship with Jonah, the story unfolds with witty dialogue and emotional depth. This edition offers a fresh take on the romantic comedy genre, appealing to fans of contemporary fiction and workplace dynamics.
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‘Ticked all my romcom boxes. A super smart rivals to lovers, which was tender, sexy, snarky and full of big feelings’ SARRA MANNING, author of London, With Love
The Love Hypothesis meets The Hating Game in a new standalone romcom from New York Times acclaimed author and romance academic Jodi McAlister.
From rivals in the classroom. . . to partners in real life?
Sadie Shaw and Jonah Fisher have known each other for fifteen years – and they’ve disliked each other for every one of them. It started with a minor altercation in an undergrad literature class, but as their academic careers developed, so did the intensity of their arguments. By the time they graduate with their doctorates, they’re embroiled in a full-on rivalry.
So when a position comes up that Sadie and Jonah are both perfect for, their ongoing enmity explodes into a red-hot competition. But as Sadie fights to secure her future, she realises there might be a way for both of them to get their dream job. There’s just one catch – they’ll have to get married first.
When things get personal, though, Sadie will have to keep her eye on the prize. A fake marriage isn’t worth jeopardising her real career over, is it?
Tropes:
Enemies to lovers
Marriage of convenience
One Bed
He falls first
Readers are OBSSESSED with An Academic Affair!
‘GIVE IT THE BOOKER PRIZE!!!!!!!!! THE MILES FRANKLIN!!!!!! THE STELLA!!!!!!!! I BELIEVE IN LOVE AGAIN!! … This actually filled my lungs up with joy until I felt like they’d burst’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A fantastic read! I loved the enemies/academic rivals-to-lovers setup – Sadie and Jonah are EVERYTHING! This also had marriage of convenience and it was heartfelt, and their banter, THEIR BANTER! Yes please’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘From the first sentence I was hooked. The sparkling and witty dialogue to the chemistry between Jonah and Sadie kept me up til ‘3am to finish because I couldn’t put it down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow, wow wow!! This is my absolute favourite romcom of the year! An Academic Affair is such cute, funny, heartstring-tugger of a book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I absolutely adored An Academic Affair …Sadie and Jonah’s chemistry was palpable … I couldn’t get enough of them as a couple. I’m already thinking about rereading it – it’s the kind of story that sticks with you!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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