"Ethan Wilder ruined every book boyfriend who came before him. The tension, the banter, the way he looks at her — KJ Raffat writes the kind of slow burn that genuinely makes your hands shake."
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Three worlds. Three kinds of falling.
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Hello, lovely reader
I write about dashing heroes who steal the breath from my readers, and strong-willed protagonists who aren't afraid to take on a challenge. When I'm not building magical romance in small towns, I'm trying — emphasis on trying — to teach myself to crochet.
My favourite places to write are cosy little cafés where I can people-watch with a cup of coffee. My current hobby? Impromptu naps.
— KJ ♡
What readers are saying
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"Ethan Wilder ruined every book boyfriend who came before him. The tension, the banter, the way he looks at her — KJ Raffat writes the kind of slow burn that genuinely makes your hands shake."
"I am OBSESSED. The prank wars in book two had me crying with laughter, and then she goes and writes a chapter that gutted me. KJ writes heroes who fall first AND fall hardest — exactly my brand."
"A Merry Misdeal is officially in my Christmas re-read rotation forever. Olivia and Alexander? Iconic. Fake dating + only one bed + grumpy boss energy was everything I needed."
"A Fiery Fall Love is exactly the cozy small-town romance I needed during pumpkin spice season. The matchmaking grandma had me in stitches. KJ has a gift for making side characters feel real."
"The way KJ writes yearning should be illegal. I read this in one sitting at 2am, then immediately bought every other book in the series. Auto-buy author for life."
"Sweet AND steamy is right. The romance hits all the swoony beats but the spice is genuinely chef's kiss. I love that her heroines have spine — they don't just fall, they make him work for it."
"Ethan Wilder ruined every book boyfriend who came before him. The tension, the banter, the way he looks at her — KJ Raffat writes the kind of slow burn that genuinely makes your hands shake."
"I am OBSESSED. The prank wars in book two had me crying with laughter, and then she goes and writes a chapter that gutted me. KJ writes heroes who fall first AND fall hardest — exactly my brand."
"A Merry Misdeal is officially in my Christmas re-read rotation forever. Olivia and Alexander? Iconic. Fake dating + only one bed + grumpy boss energy was everything I needed."
"A Fiery Fall Love is exactly the cozy small-town romance I needed during pumpkin spice season. The matchmaking grandma had me in stitches. KJ has a gift for making side characters feel real."
"The way KJ writes yearning should be illegal. I read this in one sitting at 2am, then immediately bought every other book in the series. Auto-buy author for life."
"Sweet AND steamy is right. The romance hits all the swoony beats but the spice is genuinely chef's kiss. I love that her heroines have spine — they don't just fall, they make him work for it."
"The Billionaire’s Rival is the ultimate mix of competitors to lovers and fake dating. It pulled me in on the first page and didn’t let go. I laughed, I cried and I blushed…a lot."
Read full review"This book left me feeling warm, cozy, and smiling like an idiot."
Read full review"Their chemistry, banter, and flirting were everything. I was giggling and kicking my feet the entire time."
Read full review"I really love a book with banter and Caleb’s and Eve’s banter knocked it out of the park."
Read full review"The characters are incredible — layered, emotional, and so relatable. I felt connected to every one of them and genuinely cared about their happiness. Even the side characters stole my heart, and I can’t wait for their stories too!"
Read full review"Highly recommend if you love heartfelt longing, fake dating with real feelings, and a hero who’s been in love for years. Perfection."
Read full review"Raffat does a great job developing both characters beyond the usual billionaire-romance trope."
Read full review"The chemistry between Hazel and Luke is superb!!! I love them so much. Also Sam is a hoot. A great brother and just a funny well rounded character!"
Read full review"KJ is added to my ‘will read anything they put out author list’"
Read full review"The Billionaire’s Rival is the ultimate mix of competitors to lovers and fake dating. It pulled me in on the first page and didn’t let go. I laughed, I cried and I blushed…a lot."
Read full review"The Billionaire’s Rival is the ultimate mix of competitors to lovers and fake dating. It pulled me in on the first page and didn’t let go. I laughed, I cried and I blushed…a lot."
Read full review"This book left me feeling warm, cozy, and smiling like an idiot."
Read full review"Their chemistry, banter, and flirting were everything. I was giggling and kicking my feet the entire time."
Read full review"I really love a book with banter and Caleb’s and Eve’s banter knocked it out of the park."
Read full review"The characters are incredible — layered, emotional, and so relatable. I felt connected to every one of them and genuinely cared about their happiness. Even the side characters stole my heart, and I can’t wait for their stories too!"
Read full review"Highly recommend if you love heartfelt longing, fake dating with real feelings, and a hero who’s been in love for years. Perfection."
Read full review"Raffat does a great job developing both characters beyond the usual billionaire-romance trope."
Read full review"The chemistry between Hazel and Luke is superb!!! I love them so much. Also Sam is a hoot. A great brother and just a funny well rounded character!"
Read full review"KJ is added to my ‘will read anything they put out author list’"
Read full review"The Billionaire’s Rival is the ultimate mix of competitors to lovers and fake dating. It pulled me in on the first page and didn’t let go. I laughed, I cried and I blushed…a lot."
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