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We are delighted to announce a fantastic eight‑book deal in Finland for Enni Amanda! Gummerus has acquired the rights to: The Holiday Grump series (2 books), Love New Zealand series (3 books) and Sisu Lakes series (3 books).
The deal was closed by Noora Al-Ani at Ahlback Agency after a highly competitive auction, underscoring the excitement surrounding Enni’s stories and growing global appeal.
Just before Christmas, John Searles recommended Enni Amanda’s THE HOLIDAY GRUMP on NBC’s Today Show as one of the top books to read during the holiday season. You can watch the clip here. Following this national spotlight, publishers everywhere have shown strong interest in Enni’s work.
This is what Leenastiina Kakko, Editorial Manager for fiction at Gummerus, says about Enni:
Enni Amanda is such a talent! Her witty, effortless prose, atmospheric settings, and confident use of genre conventions— always with a personal twist—make her truly stand out. She brings international star quality with a delightful Finnish touch.
I flew through The Holiday Grump and loved every word! I can’t wait to dive into the Sisu Lakes stories—the synopses alone were such a joy, packed with clever, laugh-out-loud details.
Enni Amanda’s books offer everything a devoted romance reader could want. There’s a perfect spot on our list for the next big name in Finnish romance—and with our track record of international success, we’re ready to position her right there.”
Enni is an accomplished indie writer with ten published rom‑com novels—and her rise has been nothing short of remarkable. She writes warm, funny, real‑life–grounded romantic comedies set largely in New Zealand, where Enni herself lives, and small-town communities. Her stories often feature fake dating, enemies‑to‑lovers, second chances, small‑town charm, and holiday romance energy. The books are originally written in English.
Books available by Enni:
The Holiday Grump series: The Holiday Grump (2025), The Fall Roomie (upcoming)
A spicy, small‑town Christmas rom‑com from the Hideaway Harbor world, featuring a grumpy lead matched with the holiday spirit.
Love New Zealand series: Nest or Invest (2021), Hidden Gem (2021), Night and Day (2022)
A lighthearted rom‑com series rooted in contemporary New Zealand life.
Sisu Lakes series: Love & Lost Words: MS delivery 31 March, 2026, Love & Cinnamon Lattes: MS delivery 31 August, 2026, Love & Bucket Lists: MS delivery 31 January, 2027
A contemporary small-town romcom series set in a Finnish-American mill town in northern Minnesota, where the winters are long, the fairy lights are excessive, and the town monument is a giant sauna bucket often mistaken for a hot tub (or a garbage can).
Other books: A Tiny House on Wheels (2019), Coffee on Waihi Beach (2020), My Lucky Star (2023), My Turkish Fling (2024)
Rights sold:
FINLAND: Gummerus
Reading materials:
English editions for all books
English synopsis
