Finding Mr. Write

 Author: Kelley Armstrong
Title: Finding Mr. Write
Publisher: Forever
Date Published: 06/25/2024

Read Dates: 05/13/2024- 05/15/2024
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐💫

 📖 I received a gifted e-book ARC. The following is my honest review✍🏻 

Finding Mr. Write is a dual POV romance based on a false identity. After receiving a frustrating rejection, and a little wine, author Daphne resubmits her manuscript with a new cover letter, and a new name: Zane Remington. In the excitement of having her book picked up Daphne didn’t expect so many people to want to see and meet Zane- so she hires Chris to play the part in interviews and at signings. Chris falls for Daphne and slowly convinces her to open her heart as well.

This book was a lot of fun, although a bit messy with the false identity and how everything was handled once it became obvious that Daphne couldn’t keep up the charade. I was so caught up in Daphne’s dilemma that at times I’d find myself annoyed that there was a romance happening too (this is admittedly a WEIRD reaction for a romance lover to have to a romance book). I just wanted to see how she’d balance her career with her need for privacy but there was a hot guy (and they make sure to tell you he’s hot. A lot.) making everything more complicated! Still I thoroughly enjoyed the book and I’m glad I got a chance to read it!

Daphne McFadden already knows that as a female author, the cards are stacked against her. Now she knows just how much. Because her sudden whim to pose as an “outdoorsy hunk of masculinity” male author for her new book just resulted in the a bidding war, a huge book deal, and the kind of fame every author dreams of. Now she’s in big trouble. Because she needs to convince the world that Zane Remington actually exists . . . but how? By hiring an actor, of course. Only Chris Stanton is not an actor—not officially. He’s used to balancing the books, not pretending he wrote one. Still, he’s mostly certain he can pose as some overly macho bro-author. But when the media descend on Daphne’s gorgeous remote home in the Yukon, it’s not enough for Chris to just be the face of Zane Remington—he’ll have to become him. All while hilariously balancing the terrifying dangers of the wilderness, a massive femme fandom, and a serious crush on Daphne. But as the hype circus gets more out of control, it’s just a matter of time before someone discovers their little write lie . . .