Magical-antique experts Amelia Tarrant and Caleb Sterling have been best friends forever, although lately each has begun secretly wishing for more than friendship. But when rumors about their relationship spread, they're forced to fake being enemies to protect their reputations and keep their jobs.

The resulting arguments spark havoc across Oxford University, and when they cause an explosion while fighting over a magical antique, it's the final straw for their exasperated faculty head. He dispatches them to a job in Cumbria where even they can't get into trouble.…

Which proves just how wrong one man can be. In a stormbound old manor house, Amelia and Caleb face magical mayhem and rampaging ghosts that make the previous havoc look mild in comparison. Most troublesome of all, though, is the secret of how they feel about each other. When it comes to tackling deadly antiques, hiding the truth in their hearts could destroy them for real.

The Antiquarian's Object of Desire by India Holton is charming and witty, a rom-com set in a fantasy world with magic. If you've read the previous novels in the series, you will recognize the world but Caleb and Amelia are especially compelling as they slowly realize that beyond their real friendship and fake rivalry, there is a very real love between the pair. And as the novel slowly builds their relationship with the help of a magical and chaotic teaspoon, I, as a reader, fell in love with this couple.

The novel does build slowly but the witty repartee and charming relationship is compelling and fun, especially when the pair must go to some lengths to hide the truth from those around them. I also like the way Amelia realizes that she deserves to be treated with respect and fights for herself. I love the way Caleb encourages her and supports her in her desires and finds his own place in their world. The novel has a great ending to the romance but also the series.

If you love romantic comedies, especially ones that include a fantasy world full of magic, I completely recommend this series. Each one can be read without having to have read the other books but it will make it more interesting if you have read the other books. I love the compelling relationship, the charming and witty couples and the wonderful chaotic ending. I can't wait to see more from India Holton.

Rating: 5 out of 5 teaspoons ~~ Andrea Rittschof

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