Omg! I adore Kelley Armstrong! I came across her writing when I was teen, I read the flap of a book in target and bought it because it sounded good, mind you I was in the middle of another book. I tried to finish my book that night and could NOT concentrate and gave up... but I couldn't sleep either I HAD to know what happened in this book... now I'm in my late 30's and I will read anything and everything she write! I found this one on Netgalley and requested a copy without even reading the synopsis... that is how much I adore Kelley Armstrong. Ok this book is absolutely adorable! I took my time with it and still finished it in less than a week.

Daphne McFadden dreams of being an author, one night after some wine she submits her book under a male pseudonym... not only is he manuscript bought, but there was a bidding war over it!!! Now she either has to come clean that she wrote it... or how someone to be Zane. Easy choice right???

Chris Stanton is in a little bit of a financial situation, when his lawyer suggests this gig of pretending to be an author... how much better could it be???

I couldn't ask for a better rom com. Or was silly and cute and there were parts where I was cursing my alarm because I didn't want to put down my book and go back to work... I know this isn't your normal book Kelley, but I LOVED IT!!!

To say I fell in love with this novel, with these characters, is maybe an understatement. I absolutely adored this read. I don't read a lot of romance or rom-coms anymore but when I do, it is always worth it and reminds me all over again, why I should be reading more of them. Armstrong's latest is exactly that reminder I needed. This was just so much fun. I loved everything about it and the characters were so real feeling and I felt completely invested in their future, together or not. This was so entertaining and a perfect summer read. Heck, this is just the perfect read for any season, for any reason. So well done!

Armstrong doesn't need to worry about the ratings and feedback on this one, it's going to do smashingly well!

Thank you so much to forever and netgalley for the arc of this one in exchange for an honest review!

Unfortunately, this book was not for me. I had a hard time connecting with the characters or the plot. It all just fell a bit flat for me. I ended up DNFing this one because I couldn’t get into it.

I hope others love this one!

Finding Mr. Write is a thoroughly adorable rom-com with a plot that's just crazy enough to work., and it does work perfectly. When Daphne hires Chris aka Zane Remington to be the face of her book she doesn't realize that he's playing a character he thinks she needs him to be. This creats plenty of laugh out loud moments when Zane is being over the top. Daphne is who I want to be when I grow up! She has a bestie, a lovely Husky, and lives in the wilderness where she can be left totally alone if she wishes to write, enjoy the scenery, and chop wood like the bada** she is.

While I loved this story from the beginning, once Chris comes clean about who he really is.. not an actor.. the story really jumped to another level. I loved their romance, and the banter was so funny. I loved Chris's real nerdy self, and he is a perfect match for Daphne.
Kelly Armstrong is aces at anything she writes from rom-coms, to horror and everything else. I already have her next release preordered, and I can't wait to see what she will write next!

This was a very light & fun romcom. I love the setting & the dog. The story was easy going. The characters were enjoyable. The plot has a feminist twist that Armstrong favors & I love. Not her usual genre but if you like light romcoms this one is worth a read.

This is the perfect rom-com. The premise is just outlandish enough to work, and I loved every bit of it. Daphne and Chris both felt like real people. I hated that she felt like she needed a male pen name and an actor to play the part, but I got it. It feels like the road is so much easier for me in so many industries, and I wish every woman could exploit that the way Daphne did in order to get what they deserve. More than that, I wish we didt have to.

Daphne is smart and talented and capable to the point of living on her own in the Yukon. She’s the kind of person we should all want to be when we grow up. And Chris was hilarious. His fake Zane persona was the perfect amount of obnoxious, and I so appreciated his POV showing up how much even he hated that guy. The real Chris was sweet and understanding and supportive, a wonderful partner for Daphne. Whether that’s just in tricking the publishing industry, or if they’re destined to be more….you’ll have to read to see. Promise you’ll love their story.

Daphne is a writer, but can’t get any attention for her manuscript. One wine-induced idea to pitch it as a man, and she’s got a bestseller on her hands. Now what she needs is someone to BE that man. Enter: Chris. He pretends to be the swaggering author, but he’s truly a sweet, if nerdy guy. What happens next might be predictable (in more ways than one) but hey, that’s why we read romance!

I was missing a little tension here, but all in all a cute story!! Daphne was easy to root for, and it was fairly easy to forgive Chris’s mistakes, although the “third act break up” was totally warranted!! This story was an interesting look into the world of authors and publishers, and sorta made admiring readers seem like wolves?? Which I don’t think we are, but maybe I just know only the best ones 😇

Daphne, despairing of selling her zombie novel, sends it off with a cover letter from "Zane" after a few glasses of wine- and it sells. It sells for a lot. Except now she's either got to fess up that the author isn't a man or she's got to find an actor to play Zane. Enter Chris, an accountant whose partner lost all their money gambling. He's not an outdoorsman and he's not an actor but he's willing to give it a try to make some cash. Except that now he's got a thing for Daphne. This is best when Chris is tackling things at Daphne's home in the Yukon (bears! canoe!) and posing for a camera crew. It's a rom com though so there's gonna be some rom and some spice. I liked this for the sly pokes at publishing and gender expectations among other things. That said, I'm a huge fan of Armstrong's Rockton series, which is one of the main reasons I kept reading this. It's not Rockton but it's a fun read that made me smile more than once. Thanks to netgalley for the ARC. Don't miss the afterword.

Kelley Armstrong write more romcoms challenge!
I loved this book. I devoured it two days. I received many a weird look from literally laughing out loud.
Enemies-to-lover can be a tricky line to walk. I often find that either the enmity lasts for 3 seconds or a main character has to 180 their personality so that the heroes can reasonably end up together. The way Kelley Armstrong approached this trope really worked for me. I absolutely adored having Chris’ inner monologues throughout his Hemsworth persona. Obviously no romcom is fully realistic (it wouldn’t be fun to read if it was!) but the whole story felt grounded to me. I especially enjoyed all of the writer/publishing details. Now my knowledge of the publishing world only comes from my being a lifelong reader, reviewer, and total nerd. I’m going to assume the authenticity comes from Kelley Armstrong’s legend status (there are currently 36 Kelley Armstrong books on my bookshelves across the room from me).
I appreciated the mix of explicit and fade-to-black sex scenes, I think this worked really well with Kelley Armstrong’s writing style.
If I had to give one criticism, it’s that I wanted more Daphne. How did she get into architecture? What inspires her to write? Is Tika the best girl? (Yes). A lot of Daphne’s coolness came from Chris’ perspective and I would have like more about Daphne from the lady herself.
Overall, 10/10. If Kelley Armstrong ever writes another romcom I will be preordering the instant it hits the internet.

⭐️: 4

🌲 fake relationship
🪵 slow burn
🌲 forced proximity
🪵 dual POV

For this authors first foray into the romantic comedy genre, Kelley Armstrong deserves a big big bravo! Finding Mr. Write took me by surprise and provided me with page after page of enjoyment!

Daphne is an author who was tired of being turned down by publishers and decided to use a male pen name to prove a point. When she later hires a male actor to play the part, the madness that ensues is hilarious. There’s stunning Yukon landscapes, a viral moment with a black bear, and a delicious slow burn. I simply loved it.

🌶️🌶️ = open(ish) door, minimal detail

📚Thank you NetGalley, Forever and Kelley Armstrong for the ARC of Finding Mr. Write.

Finding Mr. Write? I would have settled for finding the personalities in these characters. I don’t mean that to be as harsh as that sounds but it got really confusing when Daphne is a writer who decides after many failed rejections to portray herself as a male to get a publishing deal. Her idea works but then she needs to actually have a male play her so she hires an actor. Chris Stanton is Chris Aimsworth who is portraying Daphne’s alter ego as Zane Remington. Why the Chris Aimsworth identity was even required beats me. He was playing a character playing a character. There were too many layers and not enough to intrigue me to unravel them.

I started skimming by 26% and near the end I was glossing over whole chapters.

Thank you to Forever for providing an ARC via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley and am voluntarily posting a review. All opinions are my own.
I was intrigued when I saw that Kelley Armstrong was releasing a romcom, as she primarily writes thrillers and fantasy, and some historical-adjacent stuff. But while I’ve had some mixed experiences with her other work, this one sounded really promising.
I liked the way it explored the theme of diversity in publishing, with the question around whether posing as a white man (or adopting a male pseudonym) would lead to their book selling better. While the commentary got a little lost in the shuffle with the other concern about the public-facing aspects of the profession, and Armstrong’s own admission that the book stemmed more from that side of things than unpacking diversity issues within publishing itself, I can also understand the focus more on the latter, while touching on the former, as she’s a white woman, and might not be the foremost authority on issues of diversity within publishing, beyond her own experience.
As for the characters, I really liked them, and appreciated how they defied common romance stereotypes. Daphne is tough as nails in her “regular” life, and is compared a few times to the action-hero protagonist from her book, but she isn’t comfortable with people, in addition to being self-aware about how her zombie book might be received/marketed if she submits under her own name. Chris, meanwhile, is her opposite, being much more of an “indoors” person and an accountant, but more than capable of playing the part of the hyper-masculine author physically. I loved watching them bond over the course of their working relationship. I appreciated the strong communication between the two, as well as their maturity in handling the hurdles thrown their way. I did sometimes feel like Chris was a tad more passive than I would have liked, with Daphne being stronger, and more active, but in addition with that fitting with their natures, it worked out for him to really come through for her in the end when he was the one to mess things up.
I really enjoyed this book, and hope Kelley Armstrong writes more books in this vein! I’d recommend this book to readers looking for a fun romcom that lightly explores some issues within the publishing industry.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the free eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I am conflicted about how I feel about this book. I really liked the premise and the characters for the most part. The main issue I have comes in the form of the main conflict. It felt very stilted and over-explained. It also just took awhile for anything to really happen plot-wise, there was just a lot of telling rather than showing.

Daphne McFadden is having no luck selling her novel, that is until she uses a male pseudonym. Under the name of Zane Remington Daphne is able to sell her book and gets more publicity than expected. Daphne and her friend decide to hire Chris Stanton to play the role of Zane. Neither one of them knew what they were getting in to and soon find themselves in over their head.

Finding Mr. Write was a quick, easy, fun read. I enjoyed the stories and characters. I loved Daphne and Chris, their chemistry was palpable.

I enjoyed the author writing about the issue of how men can navigate careers easier than women. It was nice to see a romance author discuss this issue of sexism and gender roles.

I felt that the story started to slow down in the second half of the book but I was able to push through it.

Overall it was a fun romance novel! It was definitely a change of pace from Kelley Armstrong’s typical paranormal stories.

Read if you like: mistaken identity, secret identities, opposites attract, slow burn romance, humorous scenarios.

📚 Ever wonder what would happen if your favorite romance author was actually a woman writing under a male pseudonym? Meet Daphne McFadden, who, tired of constant rejection, submits her manuscript as Zane Remington and strikes gold. To keep up appearances, she hires Chris Stanton to play her macho alter ego. Sparks fly in this fun and witty romantic comedy as they navigate fame, secrets, and an unexpected connection.

👨‍👧 Daphne McFadden: A determined writer who’s finally tasting success, albeit under a male guise.
Chris Stanton: The charming, rugged-looking "Zane" with a secret soft side and no survivalist skills whatsoever.

💞 The chemistry between Daphne and Chris is palpable, despite their bumpy start. Their relationship develops amidst hilarious scenarios and public appearances, revealing unexpected depths and vulnerabilities. Though their connection felt a bit rushed at times, their dynamic was engaging and endearing.

✍️ Kelley Armstrong’s prose is effervescent and the pacing brisk, making it a delightful, easy read. The third-person narration, while not everyone's cup of tea, allows for a broader perspective on the characters’ internal struggles and the evolving romance. However, a deeper dive into Daphne and Chris’s personalities could have enhanced the emotional connection.

🌟 “Finding Mr. Write” is a light, fun read that delivers joy and entertainment. It may not leave a lasting impact, but it’s perfect for those moments when you need a charming escape. The premise is unique and the execution playful, making it a worthwhile addition to any romance lover's collection.

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DNF. The premise was exciting, and the setting was phenomenal, but I couldn't connect with the main characters. I still highly recommend to any romance reader.

I loved Finding Mr. Write; the premise was a little zany and allowed for many antics, the romance had me swooning, and the takedown of sexism in traditional publishing and fantasy writing was quite refreshing. I loved Chris and Daphne- both of their journeys individually and together were a good time and I was rooting for them; their chemistry clicked right away! The only big downside I had was that the main conflict and pacing of the ending felt like it lost the thread just a little bit but this was still a great read!

In a fit of desperation, Daphne submits her novel under a pseudonym - a male pseudonym - and is delighted when it gets published. The only problem, Daphne is a woman and can't portray her author persona. Incomes Chris Stanton, account, actor and the new face of Daphne's novel. When the ruse goes too far, Daphne and Chris are thrown together in a wild series of book tours, media interviews and signings that make the deception hard to bear. What will happen when the lies come tumbling down?

Kelley Armstrong jumps into a new genre with aplomb! Although the situations were much less dire than in most of Armstrong's books, the characters stand out on the page and the humour was spot-on.

For an author who doesn’t usually write rom-coms, she figured it out quick. This book has lovable characters with just the right amount of wit and sexiness. I also liked that the characters don’t spend the entire book pining for one another; they have other conflicts to face head-on together. This book is a definite recommend for those who are fans of the rom-com troupe.

This was one of the best Romcoms I have ever read. A lot of them I find silly and always wanting to slap the characters upside the head but this one I was on both of their sides and I really liked them.
Daphne hasn't had much luck in wanting to get a book published so she sends in her book with a male name as an author. But with her friend as a lawyer, they figure how to cover her ass incase it gets out. Not only did her friend find a man to play the part but you could tell she was also up for doing some match making..
I have read quite a few books by Ms Armstrong but never a Romcom and she hit it out of the ballpark.
'Thank you to NetGalley and Forever for the ARC to review.
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