Morbidly Yours

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TikTok sensation Morbidly Yours, an opposites-attract romantic dramedy about a shy, demisexual Irish mortician who must marry by his 35th birthday to keep his beloved family business, and the Texan widow escaping her past who moves in next door.

Falling for the wrong person? Bury your feelings.

Callum Flannelly would rather dive into an open grave than take a stranger to dinner. But he can only inherit the family undertaking business under one condition: He must marry before his 35th birthday. So it’s out of the mortuary and into the dating scene. Lark Thompson came to Galway, Ireland to embrace life, not be reminded of losing her husband by moving in next to a funeral home. 

     Then the vivacious Texan animator learns of painfully shy Callum’s dilemma and makes it her mission to help him find The One.  Although sworn off love herself, she’s certain Callum will find his match. But as the dating project progresses and their friendship grows, their attraction is undeniable. Spending time with serious, sarcastic Callum starts to crack the ice around Lark’s heart, and the more color Lark brings to Callum’s monochrome existence, the less he can imagine life without her.

     If they think they can ignore their connection, they’re dead wrong.“Sweet and spicy, cemetery adjacent with Dolly Parton vibes. Ivy Fairbanks is a fabulous addition to the romance genre!”—Abby Jimenez, New York Times bestselling author of Yours Truly
 
“Five stars. Morbidly Yours is my favorite kind of rom com. It’s funny, sexy, and smartly written, while also being deeply emotionally resonant. Lark and Callum are characters you’ve never seen before and that you’ll never forget.”—Annabel Monaghan, bestselling author of Nora Goes Off Script and Same Time Next Summer
 
“A delightful, wonderfully disastrous romp through love. Fans of the marriage-of-convenience trope will swoon—as did I!”—Ashley Herring Blake, USA Today bestselling author of Delilah Green Doesn’t Care
 
“What a marvelous story about friendship, family, grief and, of course, true love. Kudos to Fairbanks for creating a world where heartache and romance can co-exist. I laughed, I cried, I definitely swooned. Emotionally complex, wholly unique and absolutely wonderful—if you haven’t discovered Ivy Fairbanks already, you’re in for a treat!”— Marissa Stapley, New York Times bestselling author of Lucky
 
“Adorable! Morbidly Yours is equal parts playful and poignant, as satisfyingly spicy as it is sweet. I dare you not to fall in love with Lark and Callum, an endearing, quirky grumpy/sunshine pairing who couldn’t be cuter.”— Chloe Liese, USA Today bestselling author of Only When It’s Us
 
“I absolutely adored Morbidly Yours by Ivy Fairbanks. With a perfect combo of laugh-out-loud macabre humor and deeply tender moments, Fairbanks builds delicious tension before completely delivering on the “friends-to-lovers” promise. To top it all off, the vivid descriptions brought Ireland to life; I was ready to catch a plane to see the sights firsthand. I devoured this story full of heart and heat.” –Amber Roberts, author of Text AppealIvy Fairbanks is a shameless consumer of rom-com books, hazelnut coffee, and Hozier music. Not necessarily in that order. Living with chronic pain has made her a believer in the power of fictional escapism and happy endings. She lives in the Tampa Bay Area with her husband and son. At any given moment, she is probably trapped under a sleeping tabby cat. Morbidly Yours is her debut novel.US