This was not it for me. Like I got super turn off with the first sentence of the book, which is in fact transphobic. Saying "I need a penis" when you actually need a man, the penis has nothing to do with it, is Transphobic. I'm not saying the author is transphobic, who knows maybe she is. Just starting the book with "I need *insert genitalia here*" is icky. It could've been "I need a man" and it would've had the same impact.

The rest of the book for me was boring. I didn't like the dynamics between them and I was just disappointed. This book was nothing like what I was expecting. Also then mentioning a lot of other thriller/horror authors.

I got an e-arc of this book on NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Kelley Armstrong takes a delightful detour into romantic comedy with this novel. While I wasn't sure how she'd fare outside her usual genre, Armstrong delivers a charming story with a sharp wit. The opening line grabs you immediately ("I need a penis"), but Daphne's situation is more than just a provocative one-liner. A struggling writer tired of rejection, she takes a gamble by publishing under a male pseudonym, achieving the recognition her work deserves. Now, she needs a man to embody her fictional author, Zane.

Enter Chris, an accountant facing financial difficulties. Playing Zane becomes a chance to escape his troubles. We see Daphne, a woman who's overcome hardship and bad relationships, take a bold step. Chris too is relatable, trying to rebuild after a mistake. Their journeys intertwine as they navigate their personas and discover their true selves. This witty romance tackles interesting themes like the publishing industry's double standards, all set against the backdrop of Armstrong's signature evocative settings. With clear communication at its core (a rarity!), this is a well-written story with a touch of social commentary. Fans of Armstrong and anyone who enjoys a good romantic comedy will find plenty to love here.

Finding Mr. Write is a cute rom-com. Chris and Daphne fall for each other when he pretends to be her so her book is better received. I enjoyed the wild setting at the beginning, the lake and the mountains, perfection, throw in a little bit of fake dating and slow burn, a creepy neighbor and a bear encounter. Overall this was an ok read, there was nothing wrong with the writing or characters, it just wasn't for me. If you're looking for something quick and cute, that's closed door, this one may be for you.

Finding Mr. Write is a delightful romantic comedy set partly in the Yukon. The story follows Daphne, a female author who submits her book to publishers under a male pseudonym and hires someone to play the role of Zane Remington.

This book captivated me from the very beginning. It's funny and romantic, and I genuinely loved every aspect of it.

I especially enjoyed the glimpse into the publication process. The premise was fantastic, and it's hard to believe this is the author's first rom-com. This book is a joyful read that will leave you feeling happy.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever Publishing for allowing me to read this book.

I loved this book. The characters are fleshed out and they have great chemistry right away. I was rooting for them. Daphne is smart and down-to-earth and sweet, and Chris is an MMC to die for, screw-ups and all. I appreciate that they have a mature adult relationship and aren't bogged down by minor communication issues (only major ones HA). I liked the slow burn as well. The plot was a little predictable, but I chalk that up to the format of the romantic comedy rather than any fatal flaw on the author's part.

Finding Mr. Write opened with the premise that most women in a male dominated field will relate to. Daphne was such a strong, relatable main character and Chris was the perfect counterpart. The romance was believable and spicy but it didn’t take anything away from the beautiful plot. There were unexpected twists that felt natural and made me genuinely concerned how they would be resolved - I was hooked from the start to the finish. What a fun read!

An entertaining look at the world of publishing. This could be a fun Hallmark movie. Just as I skip over the intimate scenes, they would eliminate them entirely. Works for me! Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

This is a lighthearted romcom set in the book publishing world. Had it been from a debut author, I doubt I would have enjoyed it as much, but Kelley Armstrong has been writing in multiple genres and age groups for decades. Her perspective on the bookworld was interesting and worth reading. This is her first contemporary romance novel and I think she told an interesting story.

I love Kelley Armstrong and I am so happy she chose to dive into romcoms, this was truly such a fun and light read. I had a really good time reading this one and I hope she continues to write more.

I really enjoyed Finding Mr. Write.

The story follows Daphne who, after struggling to get her debut YA novel published, assumes a male pseudonym and - probably to no woman's surprise - immediately gets multiple publishing offers. This in turn leads to her having to hire a male actor to represent the book to the outside world. Enter Chris, who has some secrets of his own. Chaos, hilarity, miscommunication, and budding attraction ensue.

Finding Mr. Write is Kelley Armstrong's first foray in to the world of romantic comedy - but hopefully not her last. It is a funny, light-hearted rom-com that also gives insight into the (male dominated) world of publishing and makes for an ideal summer read.

Daphne, a writer based in the Yukon, has grown disillusioned with the publishing industry. Her mother, who recently passed away from cancer, always encouraged her to pursue writing alongside her career as an architect. After a breakup, her mother's death, and receiving no interest in her manuscript, Daphne decides to send out her novel under the pseudonym Zane Remington. When her plan succeeds beyond her expectations, Daphne must hire a man to pose as the author. Enter Chris Stanton, who adopts the stage name Chris Ainsworth. In need of cash after a bad business decision, he takes the job. Together, Daphne and Chris navigate the challenges of promoting the book and maintaining their deception with the publisher, Hollywood, their neighbors, and readers alike.

I absolutely loved this rom-com. I’ve been a Kelley Armstrong fan since high school and this book did not disappoint. I loved the banter between the MMC and FMC.

Disclaimer: I received an e-ARC of this book. I chose to review it and this in no way impacts my opinion of it.

As a huge romance lover, I was ecstatic to learn that my favourite author, Kelley Armstrong, was releasing her first ever romance novel. I was so excited to love this novel, however for some reason, this novel fell a little bit flat for me.

The novel opens with Daphne McFadden telling her best friend that she sold her debut novel, but there's a catch. After receiving rejection and rejection, she slapped a male name on the cover and it sold. In an effort to keep her secret under wraps, she decides to hire an actor to play Zane Remington, the name she gave her fake author. Enter Chris Stanton, the hottest accountant you'll ever meet.

I really enjoyed the characters in this novel and found them to be fun and relatable. Their chemistry almost felt like it was going to burn me through my kindle but I found the novel as a whole to be a little lacklustre for me. The story almost felt as if it was dragging along instead of steaming full speed ahead.

While I love romance novels and was really hoping for another 5 star read from Armstrong, this one just missed the mark for me. But if you love rom-coms and want to fall in love with a sexy accountant, this one is for you!

I devoured this book and I loved every single second of it. This book is funny, romantic, easy-to-read, and the story is intriguing. Who doesn't love reading about authors? I loved getting to read about the publication process, the book tours, and watching their romance unfold.

The pacing was extremely well done and I never felt like the story was lacking or boring. The dual POVs worked well for me too but I do think it would've been easier to follow if they had a more designated chapter.

Read this if you like
- Rom-coms
- Stories about books/authors
- dealing with topics like misogyny but in an easy way to read
- banter
- cute dogs
- golden retriever boyfriend

I definitely recommend this book and I think it is a very enjoyable quick rom-com.

Thank you to Forever Publishing & NetGalley for an ARC for my honest review.

Finding Mr. Write was a story about author Daphne trying to gain success for her book in anyway she could. Turns out putting a man’s name on it helped with the success real quick (typical!). But through this journey Daphne hires Chris to act as the hot male author and participate in all of the public events on the book tour. I will say, it was difficult for me to relate to the characters in this story, which sometimes took me out of it. I thought the overall plot was well written and told an interesting story and there were many parts I thoroughly enjoyed! But these two characters just weren’t ones I could connect to. Their romance was fun, the story was entertaining, and I’d say it’s worth the read!

I have read a lot of Kelley Armstrong books over the years and was deeply curious about what her take on a straight romantic comedy would be, with no magic or supernatural elements to flesh out the world building. And I had a good time! If I had to do the reading experience over, I wouldn't have paused while out on vacation, but that was a me problem. The final problem in the book was well done because the hero was a bit too perfect in not overstepping his role as a hired actor, so to have him be the one who caused the problem and had to make the grand gesture was the right choice.

thank you to the publishers and netgalley for the ARC of this book. all opinions are my own.

I wish I could put into words how much I enjoyed this. What a great book. Highly recommend.

Finding Mr. Write is a fun rom-com. It's light-hearted, funny, and very easy to read. I found myself flying through the pages. I loved the back-and-forth banter between Daphne (FMC) and Chris (MMC) especially in the beginning.

That being said, the three different personas of the MMC were slightly confusing at first but I caught on quickly. Mostly I was confused by his actor persona, not his Kane persona, but it made sense once you learn why he was trying to not act like his true self.

Also, to rant for a moment, many authors use pseudonyms, don't have author photos, and keep a low profile. I don't see why Daphne felt the need to have Chris be so involved and the face of Zane. Of course, this is a work of fiction, not reality and the story wouldn't have been possible otherwise.

It also irritated me that Daphne would devalue herself and essentially perpetuate issues. This seemed to be more prominent near the end and it frustrated me that she would bow down and when the MMC was trying to help her gain her voice as an author she would take it the wrong way. There were quite a few times when she would just accept how the world is, and at those points in the book, I wanted her to be strong and stand up for herself and fellow women authors.

Another thing that bothered me was near the end, there was a swift third-act breakup and that just rubbed me wrong.

Okay, I know it may seem like there were quite a few things that I didn't enjoy about the book, but honestly, it was a well-written story, and I enjoyed reading it.

I didn’t like this. The plot was all over the place and I was bored. This could have been so much better.

This was cute and actually funny. Quick paced and sweet. Loved the setting and characters. The communication was great and its great when adults act like adults

I am fairly new to Kelley Armstrong’s work, but her name precedes her and she is a big name in the book world. I started with The Boy Who Cried Bear & Finding Mr. Write solidifies me in being a huge fan of Armstrong and her work.

Daphne, a writer in the Yukon, is fed up with the publishing world. Her mother, who has passed from cancer, has always encouraged her to pursue writing alongside her career of architect. Between her break up, losing her mom, and having absolutely zero bites on her manuscript, Daphne sends off her novel changing the name to Zane Remington. In addition to using a man’s name, she cuts out the romance & overemphasizes the dystopian & zombie details. If the publishing world can play games, so can she. However, when her plan works all too well, Daphne is forced to hire a man as the face of the book. Chris Stanton, or Chris Ainsworth as he’s decided to be his stage name, is just the man for the job. Down on his luck from a bad business decision and in need of some additional cash, he takes the job. What ensues is the journey Daphne and Chris take together in promoting the book & dealing with the fine balance they walk trying to dupe not only the publisher, but Hollywood, neighbors, & readers alike.

I absolutely adored Chris. He was a total sweetheart, golden retriever. In contrast, Daphne was cool and ruggedly graceful. She chops wood, hunts, and designs eco-friendly, off-the-grid homes. She was much more of a beautiful cat, selectively generous and affectionate. I enjoyed the salty and sweet dynamics of Daphne and Chris. They both deal with very real baggage from high school nerddom to hurtful relationships. They are both coming together as very self-conscious people trying to be vulnerable. The true star of this book was Armstrong’s internal dialogue. This book is dueling POVs (always a favorite) and it was delightful to see just how funny and self-deprecating both Daphne and Chris were. If you aren’t familiar, Armstrong does not usually write romance. She even shares her journey with this book in the afterward & Armstrong writes nonfiction just as well as her fiction. I enjoyed the peek into how this book came to be. I hope Armstrong continues to write romance in the future. The last 25% of the book seemed a bit slower to me, but the first 75% was the best as we got to know Daphne & Chris. Armstrong’s writing is so incredibly readable I found myself flying through this laughing the whole way through.