The Awakening of the Raven

The Awakening of the Raven — A Teen/YA Enemies-to-Lovers Rom-Com set in 1970s Holland

A shy farm boy. A glamorous Dutch girl. One unforgettable year abroad.

When American exchange student Fred steps off the plane in the Netherlands, his host family looks past him—because they were told to expect a girl. The mix-up throws his world sideways and drops him into a house (and a pink, flowered bedroom) he never imagined.

Charlotte, the dazzling daughter of the family, is equal parts charm and challenge. What starts as culture shock becomes a playful war of wits—punctuated by a line Fred won’t forget: “YOU WANT WAR? YOU’VE GOT WAR! BUT YOU ARE NOT GOING TO BEAT ME!”

As the summer unfolds through canal-lined streets, grand museums, and iconic hotels, first love and self-discovery take center stage. From the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum to late-night talks near the Hotel Pulitzer, Fred learns who he is—and who he wants to be.

Perfect for readers who love: coming-of-age romance, fish-out-of-water humor, European settings, and a sweet, slow-burn enemies-to-lovers vibe.

Start The Awakening of the Raven today and fall for a witty, big-hearted story about courage, first love, and finding your place in the world.