Next-Door Nemesis

By: Alexa Martin

Narrated by: Jade Wheeler

ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES' BEST ROMANCES OF THE YEAR!

"Martin’s prose is a live wire: There are little shocks of pleasure on every page."—New York Times

Two rival candidates for a homeowner’s association presidency are about to find out how dirty suburbanites fight in this steamy new romantic comedy from Alexa Martin.

After years of hustling, Collins Carter has finally made it...back to her parents’ house. Between tending to the compost with her newly retired dad and running into her high school nemesis at the only decent coffee shop in town, Collins realizes this subdivision from hell she swore she’d never return to is her rock bottom.

Then the homeowner’s association complaint arrived.

Nathaniel Adams always dreamed of a nice, quiet life in his suburban hometown. Or at least that’s what he thought until Collins moved back and sent his quaint, organized life into a tailspin. He thought Collins was infuriating ten years ago, but when she announces she’s running against him for HOA president, all bets are off.

From secret board meetings to vicious smear campaigns whispered over backyard fences, Collins and Nate sink to levels their sleepy suburb has never seen before. But as hate turns into lust, these two enemies are forced to reckon with the feelings they’ve ignored for years. If only there were bylaws for real life.

Critic reviews

"Martin’s prose is a live wire: There are little shocks of pleasure on every page. It’s incredible how epic this contest feels, even though the stakes are extremely local...Martin has a knack for layering vast emotional geographies onto cozy physical spaces."—New York Times

"A hilariously fun rollercoaster of laughs and passion! Collins and Nathaniel have explosive chemistry and take suburban warfare to outrageously fun heights! Next-Door Nemesis is hate to love at its finest."—Sarah Adams, New York Times bestselling author

“Smart and sexy, Martin’s Next Door Nemesis is a fun romantic romp about second chances, embracing the unexpected, and the beautiful things that can come from failure. A glorious read!"—Ashley Herring Blake, USA Today bestselling author of Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date

“I’ve never had so much fun with a homeowner’s association. Collins and Nate set those white picket fences on fire with their electric chemistry. Smoking hot and delightfully sharp, this book is one to add to your shelves.”—B.K. Borison, author of Lovelight Farms

“Martin’s (Better Than Fiction) sexy friends-to-lovers rom-com is full of endearing characters and emotional plotlines, set against a whimsical Midwestern backdrop. Will appeal to readers of feel-good contemporary romances.”—Library Journal (starred review)

“Martin's latest is a witty, humorous rom-com that doesn't skimp on the comedy; Collins and Nate's conversational clashes are as engaging as their vulnerability…”—Kirkus

“Sexy and funny, Next-Door Nemesis is perfect for fans of Jasmine Guillory or Lynn Painter.”—Shelf Awareness

Who knew Kachhi's could be so sexy!

Absolutely loved Nate and Collins Story. They were so good together. I laughed so much this was such a darling story. I hope we get to see Ruby find love and her match!

Cute story!

I really enjoyed this book! I loved all the side characters and the part they played in the story. Collins and Nate are so cute! I prefer a dual POV so I was bummed to not get Nate’s thoughts but overall a feel good story!

Great characters! Steamy!

The character development is so good that I felt like I knew them like my own people. The dynamics between the characters are terrific and the layers of their personalities are relatable. The descriptions are vivid but just right. The romance is steamy but not cheesy or cheap. You don't get bogged down with too much fluff you go on the journey with the writer. Easy read but flows nicely with depth and great narrative!