Hi! I’m Enni Amanda
I write sweet & sexy romantic comedies set in New Zealand and beyond. I love complex characters, fascinating locations, high tension, and wanderlust-inducing adventure. Each of my books is its own little universe and explores a unique theme. Join me on my author journey!
Love Istanbul duet gets a new look
Love istanbul #1
My Lucky Star
Spicy Romantic Comedy
Imagine having a celebrity doppelgänger. Now imagine a hot TV star asking you to impersonate that celebrity to save his career…
Aria: Failing to make it as an actress, I’m back in my hometown, working as a location scout. No more unattainable dreams, just casual clothing, and low expectations. Until I find a Turkish TV star hiding out in the historic hotel I need for my client.
Swept into Istanbul’s glitz and glamour, I’m forced to re-evaluate my sensible life plan. Should I give my acting dream one more go? And what am I supposed to do with the Turkish heartthrob and the most unattainable dream of all?
Cem: After a drunken night ends with compromising photos, my manager whisks me away across the world. But luck is on my side. I find a New Zealand woman who looks like my old co-star. I just need a few strategic photos… and I need to keep my hands off her since we have no future. But the more time we spend together, the harder it is to stick to the script.
The tropes: fake dating, celebrity romance, different worlds/cultures, he falls first
Love istanbul #2
My Turkish Fling
Spicy Romantic Comedy
What if this isn’t just a fling?
Janie: As a divorced 41-year-old, I could do worse than a gorgeous Turkish farmhand. Emir’s perfect fling material—young and only visiting. Except, he’s too smart to be a farmhand and too serious for a fling. I mean, he never smiles. Like, never.
I should date someone local, but I’m drawn to my mysterious house guest. The way he cares for my horse, cooks, and looks out for me—it’s pulling me in too deep. As we prepare my crumbling farm for my friend’s engagement party, the heat between us builds. But danger lurks in my rural paradise, and my hot Turkish Fling is becoming more and more protective.
Emir: My brother’s marrying a Kiwi, so I’m back in New Zealand, fixing broken fences and sharing a house with a captivating blonde who’s definitely off-limits.
I’m the responsible one, destined to save the family business in Istanbul. Love is not on my radar, but Janie is getting under my skin, making me feel things I’ve forgotten. My self-control is hanging by a thread. The only problem is I don’t do flings…
Tropes: grumpy sunshine, forced proximity, wanderlust, hurt comfort
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My boss’s hot, chaotic son just crashed my luxury art retreat. I feel like running for the hills, but he’s begging for my help, and I can’t afford to lose my job.
An all-expenses-paid autumn break in the mountains at a luxury art retreat? As a broke single mom, I can’t believe my luck. Until my boss’s whirlwind son crashes my private cabin.
Charlie is my work problem, the rockstar Creative Director with a Kickstarter addiction and a charmed life. The man I can’t stand… or stop thinking about.
For two years, I’ve hidden my feelings. But as we explore the experimental art classes, small-town magic, and the wilderness, truths are exposed. Heat turns up and fake dating turns real.
I find myself falling for my office nemesis, but there’s something I don’t know. Charlie is keeping a secret, and it could ruin everything…
Falling Slowly is part of the Cozy Creek Collection of small-town standalones. It is a steamy, full-length romantic comedy.
Re-released by Avon Books (HarperCollins) on October 6, 2026. Pre-order now to get the stenciled edges!
FEATURED ON NBC’S TODAY — “Best Holiday Romance” pick by John Searles.
The Holiday Grump is part of the Christmas at Hideaway Harbor series of five spicy romantic comedies. The books are interconnected standalones and can be read in any order.
The Holiday Grump
Spicy Romantic Comedy
A runaway bride. A grumpy bookseller with a heart of gold. A friends-with-benefits deal doomed from the start.Hideaway Harbor was supposed to be a quick detour—one cozy Christmas job, then I’d be back on the cruise ship, far from my powerful ex and the mess I left behind.
But thanks to a tiny mix-up, my “accommodation” is a storage room with a creaky daybed and no plumbing.
Enter my neighbor Fredrik: a broody bookstore owner with a decent bathroom and the social skills of a cactus.
He’s everything I shouldn’t want—grumpy, reclusive, and allergic to holiday cheer. Yet he keeps showing up for me. Saving me. Heating up the sauna…
And suddenly, we’re tangled in something neither of us is ready for. We’re just friends. With excellent benefits. Until the lines blur.
I should keep running, but this small town is starting to feel like home. And Fredrik… he might be the reason I finally stay.
Releasing November 21
Check out the Hideaway Harbor series on Amazon!
Welcome to Hideaway Harbor!
Tucked between Maine’s rugged mountains and wild Atlantic coast lies a festive seaside town serving sinfully hot men, legendary hot-buttered rum, and love stories sparked by a single snowy kiss.
Glowing with twinkling lights, steamy Christmas market encounters, and a spring where wishes come true, Hideaway Harbor is where grumpy heroes fall for sunshine heroines, fake relationships turn real, and second chances arrive wrapped in holiday miracles.
Five amazing authors bring you five sizzling romances packed with all your favorite tropes—fake dating, enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, found family, only one bed, holiday fling, and more.
These interconnected standalones can be enjoyed in any order. Get ready for heroes who fall hard, sassy heroines who make them work for it, meddling families, and enough steam to melt every snowbank in Maine.
Christmas at Hideaway Harbor—the complete five-book holiday collection you’ve been waiting for!
Heat Level: Steamy and explicit holiday shenanigans! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Falling Madly is a small-town, standalone romantic comedy featuring characters from Falling Slowly (Cozy Creek Collection). It is a steamy, full-length, second-chance romance with a protective hero who falls first.
Welcome back to cozy creek!
Falling Madly
Spicy Romantic Comedy
Once upon a time, Trevor and I shared a magical night—until he shattered my biggest career dream. So, I swore off him and the fairy tale of falling in love.
Avoiding the gorgeous Scot isn’t easy when we work together, but I’ve moved on. That is, until I catch my boyfriend kissing someone else on Valentine’s Day. Even worse? Trevor witnesses the humiliating scene.
His solution? Whisking me away to Cozy Creek to check out a potential new office—something I am not on board for. Cozy Creek may be adorable, but it’s also my hometown, which I fled for a reason. This time, there’s no escape. I’m stuck here with the man who, it turns out, has been pining for me all along.
Between the quirky small-town shenanigans and Trevor’s irresistible charm, I might finally be falling madly in love… If I can find a way to forgive him and face my own checkered past.
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Love New Zealand series
Nest or Invest
- Enemies to lovers with fiery banter
- A steamy hot air balloon ride
- Heaps of community spirit
- Strong female friendships
- The delicious, agonizing slow-burn
This book can be read as a standalone.
Hidden Gem
- Heroine who learns to love herself
- A romantic lighthouse Airbnb
- Political scandals
- Wintery beach sexy times
- Strong female friendships
This book can be read as a standalone.
Night and Day
- A steamy romantic comedy
- A bearded caveman type hero
- Glowworm caves
- Riverboat sexy times
- Comes with Spotify Playlist
This book can be read as a standalone.
Hardcover editions available now!
Nest or Invest
Hidden Gem
Night and Day
Published Books
5 star ratings
“I absolutely loved this book! It was so cute and sprinkled with spice. Slooooow burn but soooo worth the wait for the fire to build.”
"Did Enni Amanda create the perfect book boyfriend? Their chemistry is off the charts."
“Wow. That’s the only word that immediately comes to mind. The imagery in this book is exquisite.”
“The ending...I didn’t see that coming but when it did I was happy bouncing on the couch.”
“I don't think I've ever wanted a couple to end their fake dating charade as much as I've wanted Aria and Cem to end theirs. “
“I’m in love with the stories Enni weaves! The locales, the culture, the men. I want a Cem of my own ;)”
Read My Lucky Star reviews
“It was the kind of book that swallows you up whole and all that you can think about is the characters and story and they start to become like real people - amazing!”
“This book kept my emotions on edge all the way through.”
“If you are looking for a well written rom com with excellent secondary characters, a hilarious parrot, and an evident testament of love, I STRONGLY recommend this book!"
“This book was a pure treasure to read.”
“I LOVE the Love New Zealand series, and you now have a fan for life.”
“I just finished reading Night and Day by Enni Amanda and my heart is still a flutter. What a perfect little romance filled with music, hope and healing.”
Read Night and Day reviews
“Take a misguided woman who can barely look beyond her perceived flaws, add a ill-advised man who battles with his conscience, mix in some political intrigue, and supportive friends in a great setting, and you end up with a fantastic story.”
“The story flowed effortlessly with a few twists and turns that well keep you glued from start to finish.”
“I loved this book SO much. If you buy one book or Christmas present this should be it!”
Read Hidden Gem reviews
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Artist ramblings
How my book was featured on TV and it changed everything
On 23 December 2025, my life changed completely. I woke up at around 5 a.m. that morning, fingers shaking as I typed my book title into Google to see if it was real. If it had really been on TV. Two...
Falling Slowly audiobook!
Coming on July 22, 2025. I can't wait for you to hear this! The narrators did a wonderful job. Every time I dive in to look for a bit I could share, I get stuck listening to the story. Here's a...
Love New Zealand series gets a makeover!
A couple of months ago, I decided to create hardcover editions for my Love New Zealand series. I love how the hardcover of My Lucky Star (my latest release) turned out, and wanted to explore a new...