Real love is nothing like the movies.
'Outrageously fun . beautifully human' NICOLAS DIDOMIZIO
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Real love is nothing like the movies.
'Outrageously fun . beautifully human' NICOLAS DIDOMIZIO
'You'll be hard-pressed to find a better romance novel' BUZZFEED
'Funny and romantic and hot as hell' SOPHIE IRWIN
'A total delight' CAT SEBASTIAN
'One of those everything books: you laugh, you cry' NEW YORK TIMES
BIRMINGHAM, 2024.
When American actor Patrick arrives in England, finding love is the last thing on his mind. Starring in a blockbuster superhero movie, he's on a strict filming schedule, which does not include coming out as gay. But when Patrick meets Will - a local bookseller and drag performer, whose charm is impossible to resist - the temptation for a secret romance has never felt stronger.
NEW YORK, 1949.
Comic-book artists Charles and Iris aren't like other married couples. They too are harbouring secrets of a dangerous nature. But together, they are creating a new kind of hero - one who is destined to bring Patrick and Will together. and might just change the world.
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Super fans of We Could Be Heroes say:
'I ADORED it. This book warmed my cold little heart so much. I loved the characters - everyone was so full of life. Ultimately, a really uplifting, hopeful, beautiful love story that's so badly needed in the world today' ?????
'It had me kicking my feet and giggling . PJ Ellis has an outrageously charming writing style . A lovely, lovely book that I will be pressing into the hands of anyone and everyone. I just adored it' ?????
'This book is a joy. I raced through it . Perfect for people who enjoyed Boyfriend Material' ?????
'Who wouldn't love this . Will's sassiness had me laughing out loud . This is a book I will reread and keep recommending' ?????
'An excellently fun gay rom-com with a great cast of characters that jumped off the page' ?????
'Intriguing and more and more exciting as the story developed . I smiled and laughed so much reading this book . the queer joy and humour really shines through' ?????
PJ Ellis is a journalist covering relationships, pop culture and LGBTQ+ issues. He lives in Birmingham and tweets @Philip_Ellis. Love & Other Scams was his first novel.