Fossil Feud: A Novel

A steamy, STEMinist romance about two paleontologists who team up to expose a fossil fraud — and accidentally dig up feelings for each other. New in 2026 and perfect for fans of enemies-to-lovers workplace romance.

The dirt is flying. So are the sparks.

Renegade paleontologist Ripley Adams is this close to the discovery that will restore her reputation — three years after her ex-boyfriend stole her research and broke her heart in one catastrophic move. A never-before-seen missing link between dinosaurs and birds is waiting in the Montana dirt, and she just needs to find it first.

Then unfairly hot Oxford professor James Smithson crashes her dig site. He's convinced a splashy new fossil is a fraud — and he needs Ripley's help to prove it. She'd tell the buttoned-up Brit exactly where to stick his suspicions, except the fake fossil is eerily similar to hers... and the fraudster is her ex.

Polar opposites. One dig site. A T-rex-sized conspiracy. And a lot of unresolved tension.

Perfect for readers who love:

• ❤️ Enemies to lovers
• ❤️ Forced proximity
• ❤️ Grumpy/sunshine dynamic
• ❤️ STEM settings & smart heroines
• ❤️ Steamy slow burn

Fossil Feud by Maggie North. Paperback, 384 pages. Published by Dell, July 2026.