Bitter Sweet

by Hattie Williams · 2025

Charlie, a 23‑year‑old publicity assistant at a boutique London publishing house, has spent her life revering the work of Richard Aveling—a celebrated author whose novels were beloved by her late mother. When she finally meets the charismatic, married writer, the encounter ignites an illicit, all‑consuming affair that blurs the lines between admiration and obsession. As Richard’s newest bestseller catapults him into even greater fame, Charlie must conceal their relationship from everyone she loves, while wrestling with the power imbalance and the fragile sense of self she has built around his legacy. Hattie Williams crafts a tender, heartbreaking portrait of love’s illusion, the cost of secrecy, and the painful journey toward self‑discovery in this compelling debut.