How to Lose a Goblin in Ten Days is a comfort read fantasy romance between a halfling and a goblin: imagine a classic opposites-attract romcom taking place in those cosy scenes in the hobbits' Shire from The Lord of the Rings. Expect magical forests, interfering wizards, lots of home cooking, and maybe even a kiss at the Harvest dance...
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 the tall intruder.
Perfect for fans of cosy fantasy novels including Legends and Lattes, The House in the Cerulean Sea and The Lord of the Rings.
How to Lose a Goblin in Ten Days
How to Lose a Goblin in Ten Days | Paperback
Author: Jessie Sylva
ISBN: 9780356524863
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Publication Date: 20 Jan 2026
Genre: Cosy Fantasy Rom-Com - Fiction
Pages: 368
Dimensions: 198 x 126 (mm)
Language: EnglishQueer Women
Non-Binary
















