Without a doubt, this was (and will definitely remain) one of my top reads of the year so far.

Daphne is a writer, struggling to get her novel picked up by a publisher. So naturally, she decides to adopt the persona of Zane Remington, and submits her book pretending to be a man. It of course gets her a massive book deal. When she needs to put a face to the fake name, she hires Chris Stanton (fake actor, real accountant) to play the role. Unfortunately, things start to escalate when the world wants to get to know Zane Remington a bit better.

This was SUCH a fun read and I absolutely devoured it. I was in shock when I found out this was Kelley Armstrong’s RomCom debut, but am immediately going to be checking out the rest of her work.

I wish there had been a few more open door spice scenes because our boy Chris absoluuuuutely knew what he was doing. As a big Ali Hazelwood fan, I must say Finding Mr. Write is now up there with her books for me. Definitely recommend this one to anyone looking for a feel-good RomCom!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever Pub for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Daphne has written a YA book. In desperation to get it published, she is convinced that will happen only if she submits it under a male pseudonym. She and her lawyer BFF, Nia, devise a plan to have a man pose as the author. Nia has the perfect man, her new CPA. Who just happens to be hot. What could go wrong, right?

This book showed some steps and challenges of being an author thatI found interesting. . It started out slow. The section with the reporter and the camera crew dragged on. I found it boring at times. It was a sloooow burn. I just wanted them to get together already! The inner voice dialogue was hilarious at times especially when it was shaming Chris.

The alley and limo car ride without the privacy divider was a little implausible.

I could feel Daphne's conflict of wanting to be recognized for the book she wrote but not wanting to admit it because she thought everyone would see her as a fraud.

Overall, I thought it was an interesting concept. The will they/won't they and would or how would Daphne's identity be revealed kept me invested until the end.

I would recommend this book.

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy.

Finding Mr. Write was such a fun read! As a huge Kelley Armstrong fan I was very excited to read her first romance novel, and curious to see how she would handle this genre. I loved it and hope that she will keep romance in her writing repertoire moving forward. I think one of the qualities I like best about all of Kelley Armstrong's books is her characters, and this was no exception. The characters are interesting, complex, and relatable even in situations that are unrelatable. As a resident of British Columbia, I enjoyed reading about familiar places such as Vancouver as well.

Daphne, the main character in this story, gets her first book published by submitting it under the name of a man. She ends up hiring Chris to pose as the author for a photo, and things end up spiraling out of control as the book gains popularity. I think the topic of inequality for women in the publishing business (and other businesses) was handled well and I appreciated the women's rights angle as well as the support Daphne received from other women and from Christ as she figured her way out of a difficult situation.

I am so glad I had the opportunity to read this book early and I highly recommend it!

Daphne is a writer living off-grid in the Yukon. To sell her book she uses a male pseudonym, Zane Remington, and the book becomes a best seller. Everything is great until the publisher wants an article and interview with the Zane at his isolated off-grid home. So Daphne hires what she thinks is an actor, Chris Stanton, to portray Zane. Chris, however isn’t an actor. He is an accountant in need of some cash to fix a problem his former partner left him in and a quick gig portraying Zane for a few days seems just the ticket. All goes well until the publisher springs a signing tour on them and the deception becomes more complicated.
This was a fun, light read. I liked both Daphne and Chris. The storyline follows the typical romcom formula - girl meets boy, they fall for each other, misunderstandings arise, they part, then reunite and live happily ever after. Also typical is that things would not be so complicated if people just talked to each other to begin with but even knowing that Chris and Diane will end up together in the end, the back and forth “will they, won’t they” makes getting there part of the fun.
Ms Armstrong is a best selling author in many genres. If I see her name as author I know that this will be a book that I will enjoy and she has yet to disappoint me. Her A Rip in Time, Cainsville, Rockton, and Haven’s Rock series are among my favorites. Recommended.

This was a very fun read! Daphne and Chris were both super likeable characters. The book gets steamy around the 80% mark.

I could easily see this being a movie and it made me think of Sandra Bullock's The Lost City. Imagine my delight to see the author reference The Lost City in her notes as an inspiration/encouragement to get back to writing this story.

Loved the Canadian rep in the book!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Forever (Grand Central Publishing) through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you, Forever (Grand Central Publishing).

Finding Mr. Write was such a fun book to read. I enjoyed the main characters, especially Chris, the plot and how quickly it moved. It is my first to read by Kelley Armstrong and I look forward to reading more.

Thank you net galley for an arc of Finding Mr. Write by Kelly Armstrong

This was the first time Kelley Armstrong has crossed my radar and I am so excited to start binge reading all of her other books. I was instantly hooked from the first sentence, and it just got better after that. Kelley was a fun lumberjack character who felt very real and made me want to go out and cut some lumber. After reading, I know that is a terrible idea if you do not know what you are doing.Daphne’s home was so well described that I was able to picture the whole thing, from the mountains, to the lake, to her cute part wolf dog.

Chris was the definition of a golden retriever MMC. He was smart, silly and It was fun to watch her and Chris’s relationship develop and the slow burn was great. I felt like it was such a tease waiting for something to actually happen, but once it did it was worth it.

I am so glad that I had the opportunity to read this new, fun romcom and can’t wait for it to be released to the world on June 25th! Make sure to mark your calendars for Finding Mr. Write and be ready to five into the wilderness of Yukon, Canada!

This was a very cute—albeit very implausible—friends to lovers romance. I really loved Daphne. She felt very real to me and I felt for her throughout. Chris ranged from lovable golden retriever to unhinged toddler for me. He was great fun, but many of his choices were so completely devoid of common sense that it felt unrealistic. This book did have a deeply satisfying slow burn, so I’ll forgive some of its short comings. I did enjoy reading and never considered DNFing. I’ll read more from this author for sure.

Thanks to NetGalley, Forever, and Kelley Armstrong for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinions.

Wow! I love Kelley Armstrong books and this was definitely no exception.

Daphne is a female author who can’t get anyone to take her book seriously. So one night she gets drunk and submits her manuscript under a pseudonym with a guys name. The problem is she gets her book picked up! Now they want her to do pictures and tours, so she hires someone to stand in for her! Chris isn’t an actor he’s just an accountant, a self proclaimed math geek, but he’s been hired to play Zane Remington a brawny manly man who lives in the Yukon and faces down grizzly bears.

This book was adorable and I couldn’t put it down!

4/5 stars and I will be buying a physical copy for my shelf!

This book talked about the differences men and women get in life. While I would hate to say I would judge a book based on the author, I can admit that I don’t read many romantic novels by men. Both sexes are equally qualified to write any genre though and it will make me pick up books that I normally wouldn’t after reading this.

Daphne wrote her debut novel and had difficulty finding a publisher so, she decided to use a male pseudonym which got her noticed. When she needed a picture for the cover and someone to do interviews, Chris was hired. He does an amazing job representing her book and opportunities abound. They work together to help her book gain the following and acceptance it deserves while falling in love. I loved the romance, the quirkiness of both characters and the hilarity of some of the situations. I was thoroughly saddened that the need to use a male persona is still necessary to obtain earned acceptance, saddened but not surprised. I've been a fan of this author for a very long time and have never been disappointed.

Daphne is a writer who has an amazing story that she wants to share with the world. Her only problem: no publisher has any interest in her novel, until she publishes it under a pseudonym named Zane.

Her book quickly becomes a huge success and she needs a little help. She needs someone to play the part of Zane the "author" of the novel.

Chris finds himself in his own legal issues and quickly jumps at the chance to help his lawyers friend with a quick acting gig. Chris and Daphne hit it off and it's not long before sparks fly.

This book was super cute! I really enjoyed the romance and comedy in this novel. Ive been an avid fan of Kelley's since I was 15 years old, and although this isn't her typical genre, she did not disappoint!

Chris and Daphne were both instantly likeable characters. The situations they found themselves in had me giggling and quickly flipping to the next page. I couldn't get enough!

I absolutely adored it and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, delightfully funny romcom!

Thank you NetGalley and Kelley for the opportunity to read and review this novel!

Loved it! A step outside her normal genre, but definitely a great step! This was an enjoyable and entertaining read. I loved the characters, and could not put it down once I started!

Thank you to NetGalley for an early ARC.

I am very much a Kelley Armstrong fan and I trusted her to pull off a rom-com. She is great at writing relationships in her other styles anddd there are often comedic elements.

This is a straight up rom-com. Daphne and Chris are both likeable and their relationship grows convincingly over time. The premise is simple - Daphne has been shopping her book and isn't getting any bites so she decides to submit it as a man. When the publisher pushe the book with a major marketing campaign (probably the fantasy aspect) the ruse takes on a life of its own.

Highly recommended.

I have loved Kelley's Rockton series and was intrigued by what she would do with a rom-com.
She did not disappoint! This was a well written, engaging and entertaining novel. She threw in some major chuckles and 2 very lovable lead characters.
I very much enjoyed my time with them. Well done!!

I enjoyed this book so much. Very relatable characters. Being a girl from Wisconsin and considering myself independent it shows that even though we could be our own Zane, we also want a Chris by our side too.

When Kelley Armstrong publishes a new book you jump on it weather it's a new undertaking in genres like this one or a genre that she has already mastered. Not only was I drawn to this book because of the author but the premise of this book sounded just like the cutesy type of novels I have been devouring lately. This book is all about our main character, Daphne McFadden, who is struggling to get anyone to look ar her new novel. She knows that if she can just get them to look at the book it will be a success however no one seems to be willing to give her that opportunity. After a few cocktails one night she decides to go out on a limb and sends her manuscript in under a new name, a males name this time. When the book takes off she is super happy and decides that in order to keep her success she never even has to tell the publisher the truth. However when the publisher wants to meet this new "Zane Remmington" in real life Daphne needs to find a way to keep her secret but also not lose her new book deal. Enter Chris, he is a young lawyer who is desperate for a new job after his partner left him in the lurch. So when Daphne's friend offers him a gig to portray the author "Zane" it is exactly what he needs to get back on his feet so he jumps at the chance. When the two characters must share a cabin to prepare for the upcoming book tour the sparks really start to fly, especially when the promotion manager wants to meet "Zane". While this is a completely new direction than any other Kelley Armstrong book that I've ever read before I loved it just the same. The plot was very captivating and I loved the characters, especially Chris'. This was a nice easy read which just focused on the two main characters and their budding relationship both romantically and professionally. I loved how it was mostly just the two characters because it really let me understand both of them and their personalities and it also made the flow of the story much smoother and easier to navigate without a bunch of useless people in it. This book was also told through duel perspectives, which I'm not normally a big fan of however it was nice to get inside information on both the characters' thoughts and feelings. While this is very different than what I'm used to from this author, I loved it just the same and I couldn't get enough of it but I never wanted it to end at the same time. While a different genre altogether, Kelley Armstrong still managed to write this one with the same flair and style that made me fall in love with her work all those years ago. This was a great read and I can't wait to add it to my collection when it gets released. If you like stories that will pull you in from the beginning with characters that jump off the pages than this is the book for you and you won't want to miss it.

A cute, fast-paced romcom set in a wildly successful book tour.

The premise of a female author hiring an actor to represent her male pseudonym is a fun one. The pairing of Daphne and Chris felt fresh to me. I feel like it’s rare for the guy to be the one playing dumb for attention, and that role reversal continues with his city-boy-meets-wilderness, sunshine-y, baker persona. I could easily see this book working as a hallmark movie. It’s dual perspective, with POV switches through the chapter. POV’s are labeled by name which felt a little jarring to me but might be helpful for people who struggle with third person perspectives.

The plot relies heavily on the miscommunication trope, so if that’s something that bothers you I’d skip this one. A lot of the conflict later in the book could have been avoided if the two characters had sat and discussed things. In general there’s a real lack of show-don’t-tell. The pacing moves quick because a lot of conversations are summarized as one character explaining (insert topic) to another. It can feel a little montage-y at times and I found myself wishing the reader was let in on those moments, especially the ones that emotionally progress the relationship. Because of this I didn’t really feel the chemistry between the two.

Overall, Chris felt like the main character to me. We get the most background on him early on and we spend more time with him processing events and emotions than we do with Daphne. Daphne really feels boiled down to her career as a writer, her former role as her mother’s caretaker, and her past relationship trauma. You don’t find out that she’s also an architect until 30% into the book, which feels very late for basic info on the character I expected to relate to at most.

The book is amusing, with clearly defined stakes and low stress. It would make a good easy-to-read vacation book that you can pick up and put down as needed without feeling like you’re losing your momentum.

⟡ outdoorsy girl x city boy
⟡ forced proximity

Books that start with a memorable first line are the best. It was shocking and hilarious.
Daphne is an author is writing her book under a male pen name. Daphne feels like in order to be successful in the the publishing business she would need to submit her work under a male name. With the help of her best friend she finds the guy who can play Zane Remington. In comes Chris who is an accountant who said he was an actor. And Chris is in some financial trouble so he is doing this to get legal help from Daphnes best friend.
This subplot is a bit serious about whether or not women writers are undervalued.
This was a super easy read. Amazing page turner if you are a big romance reader you’ll love this one.

Chris made me laugh so much! I loved him.

Thank you Kelley Armstrong, thank you netgalley, and thank you Forever Grand Central Publishing for this arc. I really appreciate it.

This was a fun read with a unique premise. It’s a commentary on the patriarchy without being hit over the head with it, and that’s always a plus.