Jessica Eriksson & Stefan Holm
Jessica Eriksson and Stefan Holm, both co-writers and a couple in real life.
Our passion for storytelling is deeply rooted in our shared experiences and love for literature.
A unique blend of expertise – Stefan is an Olympic gold medalist, and Jessica holds a PhD in Scandinavian languages. This dynamic mix of discipline, knowledge, and passion shapes our storytelling.
Versatile and experienced writers – With backgrounds in diverse genres, we bring a wealth of writing experience, from compelling fiction to academic insights.
Hopeless romantics at heart – Love and emotions run deep in our stories because they are an essential part of who we are. Romance is not just a theme in our books—it’s a reflection of our own lives.
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Chateau series - Triology
A landscape of legends and inspiration – Värmland, our home, is a region born from the depths of ancient tales. The rich history, breathtaking nature, and cultural heritage surrounding us constantly fuel our creativity.
The Château at the End of the Road
Ellinor Carpentier has spent her entire life in Paris. When her Swedish mother passes away, she decides to start fresh in Sweden, where she soon discovers she has inherited a house in Värmland. She can’t imagine herself living in a rural home, so she hires the charismatic real estate agent Andres Williamsson, who eagerly takes on the task of selling it.
But the moment Ellinor lays eyes on the dilapidated property, she falls in love. To her, it’s a château! She changes her mind and instead decides to renovate it and create an artist collective. To help her, she enlists the shy yet dedicated carpenter Felix Gustavsson.
As the house slowly regains its former glory, love begins to blossom between Andres and Ellinor. But unexpected competition for Ellinor’s heart complicates everything.
A warm and charming tale about following your dreams, finding a home, and discovering love.
“The joy of storytelling is unmistakable. It has a distinctly Värmland tone, where truth and fiction intertwine to create a tale that is both unbelievable and, at the same time, entirely possible.” – Ölandsbladet
Original title: Chateau vid vägens slut
Publication: Haper Love February 2024
Rights sold: All rights available
Château Under a Stormy Sky – Can Love Weather the Storm?
Ellinor and her new love are now a couple, and the renovation of her château is progressing. Their shared passion for the house binds them together, but they are very different, and their relationship is put to the test. Did she make the right choice? Or should she have chosen differently?
Suddenly, everything comes to a head when another heir to the house appears.
Her friend Alva supports her from Stockholm, but storms are brewing in Alva’s life as well. Could her new life be waiting in Värmland? Ellinor continues her search for her family; the house holds many secrets, and she has strange dreams of a child crying in the old rose labyrinth. Could the past and present be connected somehow?
Château Under a Stormy Sky is the second installment in the series Romantic Adventures in Värmland.
“Really, really good!” – Peter Westerberg, Ljudboksklubben
“A high-quality feel-good novel.” – Lina Wersäll, BTJ
Original title: Chateau under stormande himmel
Publication: Haper Love May 2024
Rights sold: All rights available
Château for Fulfilled Dreams
Can Ellinor’s dream of a magical Christmas at her château come true — and will she ever learn why her relatives left it to fall into ruin?
Ellinor Carpentier wants nothing more than to find the final missing pieces of her family’s history. At the same time, Christmas is fast approaching, and she is fully absorbed in preparing for the holiday party to be held at her château. Felix is working harder than ever to finish the most important renovations, and in the midst of it all, Ludde’s mother needs help. Meanwhile, Alva is in the middle of a major art project and feels unexpectedly at home in Karlstad with her cat, Bamse.
Out of the blue, Grégory — Ellinor’s ex from Paris and a musician — turns up, and Alva bumps into Andres during a night out. These encounters have fateful consequences, shaking the lives of Ellinor, Alva, and Felix. Suddenly, what once felt certain is no longer so clear.
Andres deeply regrets his past and wants, once and for all, to free himself from the clutches of Manfred Mörk and have a chance to make amends — but how? Perhaps the help he needs will come from an unexpected source.
To win love and happiness, sometimes you have to risk everything — and sometimes, a little Christmas magic can help.
This is the final part of the trilogy Romantic Adventures in Värmland — a heartwarming and cozy series about finding both love and a place to belong.
“A well-written, warm story with plenty of joy and excitement.” – Anneli Holmgren, BTJ-häftet
Original title: Chateau för uppfyllda drömmar
Publication: Haper Love October 2024
Rights sold: All rights available
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