How to Lose a Goblin in Ten Days

By Jessie Sylva

Book Overview

A halfling and a goblin must learn to love each other despite their differences in this cozy fantasy romance by debut author Jessie Sylva. 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.

THE USA TODAY BESTSELLER

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

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.

★ "Cozy, heartfelt, and deeply satisfying." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"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

Featured tropes:
Enemies to lovers
Forced proximity
Grumpy sunshine
Opposites attract
There's only one bed

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316585912
• ISBN13: 9780316585910
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Orbit
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.4" x 8.1"