I thought this was a weak premise. Didn’t like the scheme, didn’t like the assumed instant love, didn’t like how daphne felt she was under appreciated by the industry, didn’t like the steamier scenes.

This was a really fun and sweet book! I loved the concept for this book, especially considering the realities behind female authors needing pseudonyms throughout history.

Daphne was a fantastic FMC. I loved how she wasn’t willing to compromise her life goals for another person, and how she was able to create a whole life for herself. Chris was the epitome of a golden retriever MMC - getting his POV made a huge difference in helping the reader understand what was going on beside his persona.

I also loved all the Canadian rep!! It was so cool reading about the book being based mostly in Yukon (a bit in Vancouver).

Thanks so much to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the gifted ARC!

I loved the premise of this book, and there were even some moments that I thought were pretty cute. But there was just something about this prose that didn't mesh well in my brain, and I couldn't bring myself to finish it. It just wasn't the right book for me.

This was a really cute read! I loved the rustic setting, which added so much charm. The story offered a fresh spin on the fake dating trope, making it feel different and exciting. The first half had me hooked, but the second half lost a bit of its momentum, and the connection between the characters didn’t feel as strong. Overall, it was an enjoyable read, just didn’t quite keep up the spark till the end.

Really cute story and a super fun read! I loved the texting banter between Daphne and Chris. There were quite a few laugh out loud funny moments as well. I very much enjoyed this one and can’t wait to read more Kelley Armstrong books!

3.5 stars

Finding Mr. Write had a really fun and interesting premise and I liked Daphne as a protagonist. Where I struggled a bit was with the uneven pacing and Chris. He grew on me as the book progressed, but it took awhile for me to get past his initial behavior. I understand he was playing a role but some of his actions came off as very immature.

Once Daphne and Chris were together on tour the story picked up and it was nice seeing how they navigated making him the face of the book she wrote.

Overall this was an enjoyable read and I would like to try another book from the author.

This was a fine book. It's a cute rom-com, but didn't make me want to leap onto the page or anything. It's got your traditional rom-com tropes but drags on before these two even THINK about any form of spice/kissing/etc.

This book was solid but didn’t really stand out to me in any way (good or bad). It was an enjoyable read and I would recommend it to someone looking for a plot like this or a particular trope, but personally it won’t be sticking out in my mind as a top read. I did really relate to Daphne and the fear of rejection. It’s hard to put yourself out there. Chris seemed a little too good to be true, even with the slight misunderstanding towards the end. I’ll still take a Chris of my own though.

I really enjoyed this book. The writing was well done. The characters of Daphne and Chris were well thought out, their story was relatable and believable. As this book is different from the other books I have read by Armstrong, I can still see the the pieces of her writing layered through out the book, things that make them hers. I especially liked the dog.

I experienced some trepidation going into Finding Mr. Write after reading the synopsis, which describes a frustrated female author inventing a male persona in order to sell a book. It’s pretty normal for an author to use a pen name, but the ideas brought up in this story go a step further and bring up publishing stereotypes and ethical questions that aren’t easily answered.

Daphne McFadden is tired of getting her manuscript rejected and decides to take a bold step – that of reworking her synopsis (not the content though) and giving herself a male pen name, as well as a macho man author description. Her friend Nia, a lawyer, gives her legal advice to make sure everything she is doing is okay, so when her manuscript is accepted, she’s overjoyed. There’s just one problem. The publisher wants an author photo. Daphne is clearly not ‘Zane Remington’, northern wilderness survivalist. So she turns to Nia for help once again.

Chris Stanton is an accountant with some serious business problems. His partner has embezzled from their company and his lawyer, Nia, is helping him sort through the issues. In fact, she offers him some free legal advice in return for a favour for her. Nia needs a male actor with a certain physique and character to play the part of Zane Remington, author extraordinaire, for her friend Daphne. Now, Chris can’t chop wood or survive in the wilderness on his own, but he does have the right look for the part, and he did do some acting in school. He’s happy to do anything that’s going to help with his legal bills. Impersonating an author? No problem.

When Chris first meets Daphne, he puts on the persona of the character he’s meant to play. It sets them up for an instant clash (he plays an egotistical prick very well) but he does look and act the part, and when Daphne sends her publisher a photo of Chris, they’re off to the races. Things get a little more complicated when Daphne/Zane’s book rockets to the top of the New York Times bestseller list. Now they want to do an author interview at ‘Zane’s’ home in the Yukon, Daphne’s personal hideaway. And Daphne finds Chris confusing; he’s sometimes a really sweet guy, quite at odds with the one she first met. On top of the interview, there’s a book tour where Zane is to be the face of the book, reading excerpts and answering questions while Daphne plays the role of his assistant. What seemed like a simple way to get her book published has spiraled into something a lot more complicated, ethically and romantically. What’s going to happen when the truth comes out?

I can get behind an author having a pen name, being entitled to privacy and not wanting to appear in public, and I’ve been mistaken a few times, assuming an author was male when they were female (and vice versa), none of which has changed my opinion of their books. Daphne’s frustration is understandable, wanting to write a zombie apocalypse book with a female teenage protagonist, putting some of the survival situations of her own life into the story only to be rejected as a female writer but then exuberantly welcomed as an attractive, rugged male one. What starts out fairly innocently gets into the weeds with having some random guy play the part of the author, including in author appearances and at book signings. I think, if it were me, I would feel betrayed by finding out it was all fake. And yet, if I love a book, should it matter who the author is? And that’s the grey area. Even in the story, Daphne acknowledges that things have gotten out of control, and she doesn’t feel good about it. The more public they become, the more worried she is that people will figure out that Zane is really Chris, and dig into his background (and there are social media accounts that pop up trying to find the real ‘Zane Remington’). It’s only a matter of time until the truth does come out, but when and how it happens and the repercussions keeps the tension high until the end.


Putting aside the ethical dilemmas though Finding Mr. Write is a pretty funny book. There is a lot of witty banter, the meet-not-so-cute at the beginning between ‘Zane’ and Daphne had me laughing out loud, and having their personal relationship develop and Chris’s real character come out makes the story very readable and definitely gets a green light as a rom-com.

Daphne had a bad breakup that makes her vulnerable and resistant to falling in love, while Chris falls head-over-heels for the smart, talented woman that she is. He lives in Vancouver, Daphne lives in the Yukon and she’s not willing to compromise again for a man. Chris has to figure out how to convince her to take a real chance on him and them, outside of their mutual working relationship. It’s not easy and he makes some mistakes, but we do get our happy ending on all counts. This story definitely gives some food for thought and would make a great book club choice. In the end, I enjoyed it despite my initial trepidation and am happy to recommend it.

A fun Romantic Comedy. The Characters were so easy to like, and I was an emotional wreck for a good part of this!

The writing was great and the banter was funny!

Kelley Armstrong is, hands down, my favourite author. I will buy anything she writes!

When she announced her newest book, Finding Mr. Write, I was so excited that I preordered it right away. The weekend of March 1st, she automatically approved anyone who requested the arc on Net Galley. Of course, I rushed over to immediately download it! I wasn't going to wait until June to read it if I didn't have to!

Kelley Armstrong has touched just about every genre at this point. I fell in love with her writing when she was solely releasing fantasy books (the Otherworld series is forever etched in my brain & heart). When I craved mystery, she released the Nadia Stafford trilogy. Wherever She Goes delivers suspense & intrigue. I didn't know I wanted a time travel series, but she hooked me with A Rip Through Time. As I entered my horror phase, she released her first horror book, Hemlock Island. And now that I'm entering my romance era, she is releasing her first romance book. It's like she's writing just for me!

Finding Mr. Write was so fun. I was skeptical of the plot at first, but I shouldn't have doubted Kelley; the story was a great idea & played out perfectly! The characters were loveable & their love was cute. I absolutely loved the MMC (the FMC too!). Their journey was cozy & comical and just what I needed.

Cabin in the woods + dog + Amazon FMC + cinnamon roll MMC + romance + comedy = 😍

A fun romcom with Canadian settings, a golden retriever love interest with a touch of obliviousness. What can't Armstrong write?

I've been a fan of Kelley Armstrong's work for many years. I loved the Darkest Powers trilogy as a teenager and I was so glad to be revisiting her work as an adult and in a totally different genre! I love romantic comedies and this book particularly felt like a well written Hallmark movie (in the best way). In fact, I recently watched one that had the same plot in reverse. A male author wrote under a female pseudonym to write romances that really took off!

In Finding Mr. White, I love the play on the misogyny present within the publishing world - even though we 'think' it's a female-dominated industry. For example, adult fantasy is still dominated by male authors and their female counterparts are often not taken seriously. Or anything that other women love is immediately viewed as lesser. It's not fun but I enjoyed the comedy take on it in this book.

I'm excited to continue following Armstrong's career and even more so in this space!

Thank you Forever Publishing for the opportunity to read and review!

The start of this story makes me want to go live up north more than already do. These two charachters meet cute was just right. The chemistry was perfectly written, and the build-up was also just right. I also loved the side kick dog as a husky mix owner myself, i could see the character behaving that way in real life.
I like that the story had more than one setting. I also liked how the author did plenty of research into the local legends and put some into the story. And I loved getting to see a story from an authors point of view.
Definitely recommend finding Mr. Write for those who loves a cute and funny story of two intoverts brought together and some romcom vibes.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the arc. All thoughts and feelings are my own.

This is the first romcom Kelley Armstrong wrote and I absolutely loved it. I loved the mix of personalities in this book and loved the idea behind it. I love the mix of city boy and country girl. I also love how everything kept snowballing into a bigger thing after one drunk decision. I have recommended this book to many friends already and bought it as soon as it was out so I could force my sister to read it. It was the perfect book for the summer.

Follows well-traversed tropes and felt a bit long to me, but overall I enjoyed it

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

This was such a good book. I enjoyed every word and it was hard to put down. It’s a must that I read more from this author. I highly recommend.

A truly wonderful book. A quick read with a story that hooks you pretty early on. You'll be left wanting to just read one more chapter.... then another....and another. I really enjoyed the chemistry between the characters. This was my first book from this author, and I hope to read more in the future. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc to review. All opinions are my own.