I enjoyed this book. It was funny, sweet, and different! The slow burn was nice. Chris is a good one and I’d love to go camping with him.

Frustrated by constant rejections, Daphne submits her manuscript under a male pseudonym Zane Remington—only to land a publishing deal. Things escalate when her release date is moved up, forcing her to hire an actor to play her fictional male counterpart on tour.

What I really enjoyed was the sharp commentary on gender inequality in the literary world, as well as the glimpse into what I assume are often frustrating realities of the publishing process. Daphne’s struggles feel both relevant and relatable, and her chemistry with Chris, who’s endlessly supportive of her career, adds an extra layer of warmth and charm.

Highly recommend Finding Mr. Write to anyone who loves a rom-com centered on the world of books and the creative process. You’ll laugh, swoon, and root for Daphne every step of the way.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Finding Mr Write by Kelley Armstrong
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Daphne wrote a book under a male pen name. Now she needs to hire someone to pretend to be the author. Enter Chris, who is not actually an actor, but an accountant. The two will need to navigate a book tour while keeping this secret.
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What I liked:
-I loved this premise.
-I adored both Daphne and Chris. They were so cute together.
-All of the funny scenes where Chris was acting as a rough man from the Yukon were pretty funny. 😂
-The last chapter was the cutest and I loved it. 💜
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4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you are in search of your next fun rom-com story then be sure to check Finding Mr Write out.

I received this book just before I left on a Roadtrip to Colorado & must say it was the perfect vacay companion!

• Dual pov
• Slow burn
• Witty banter
• Fake dating
• He falls first

This is my first time reading this author & I am happy to report I'll be coming back for seconds. 4 stars.

This is a 3.5 rom-com for me! 🎣🐻📖🚊

Chris and Daphne had great chemistry from the start and some laugh-out-loud wild situations throughout the Daphne/Chris/Zane publishing journey and book tour. I loved the way they supported each other while falling for each other.

I enjoyed the open communication these two had AND the adult approach to their miscommunication through hashing it out explicitly and immediately rather than letting it fester for weeks, months, years (looking at every other book with a third act breakup) and the way both characters handled it moving forward.

I'm a sucker for a happily ever after and I really enjoyed how perfectly this book wrapped up.

This book is adorable, steamy, and all the things I want in a rom com. While it was a classic miscommunication trope, there was so much going on here. I would highly recommend if you need a lighter read.

This book had so many good elements to it, but I really struggled to feel the chemistry between the leads.

I don't usually mind 3rd person POV writing, but i think in this case it is to blame for the disconnect. I think had this exact same book been written in first person dual POV I might have loved it.

Female Author Writes Under Male Pseudonym

Finding Mr. Write by Kelley Armstrong is a rom-com that centers around Daphne McFadden, an author who has faced numerous rejections for her book about a teenage girl in a zombie apocalypse. Frustrated with the industry's bias, she decides to submit her manuscript under a male pseudonym. To maintain the facade, she hires an accountant named Chris Stanton to pose as the male author in public, leading to a series of humorous and heartfelt events as they navigate book tours and media appearances.

Overall, Finding Mr. Write by Kelley Armstrong is a delightful romantic comedy that offers a unique take on the challenges faced by female authors in a male-dominated industry. With its charming characters, witty dialogue, and beautiful setting, it is a must-read for fans of the genre. Armstrong's exploration of identity and authenticity adds depth to the story, making it more than just a light read. If you're looking for an entertaining and thought-provoking rom-com, Finding Mr. Write is worth picking up.

I’ve read a few books by this author now, and I’ve enjoyed all of them. This one was no exception! It was a funny and heartwarming romcom with…wait for it…NO miscommunication trope! Chef’s freaking kiss because honestly, I want to chuck a book across the room when the main characters can’t have a discussion like normal people.

I appreciated the comments surrounding misogyny in the author world, and I thought it was a unique idea as the foundation of the story. It’s no secret that things in life are usually easier for cisgender, heterosexual men (especially if they’re white), and this book really got me thinking about what female authors have to deal with that male authors don’t.

On a totally different note, Daphne and Chris had amazing chemistry and were both smoking hot. Those spicy public scenes??

Try this one out for your next romance fix. It’s a fun one!

Thank you to Forever Publishing for my gifted copy!

The first part of this book was great. The second part was meh, just fine, almost just unnecessary. The first part when they were texting, and he was spending time at her house for the interviews was great. You could feel the chemistry but once they went on tour it was just all lacking.
It had so much potential to be very cute but there was a lot going on that it was just all over the place. While there were great points that were talked about like being a woman in the author world and getting paid less, facing more rejections, etc. Watching Daphne using a pseudonym to sell her book was intriguing. Seeing all the work that a woman must do to get a book published under a different name because her own name wasn’t good enough was engaging. But that was about it for me.
It was a light, soft romance read, but I just didn’t really connect with the story or characters like I usually do or would have liked to.

Thank you Netgalley and Forever publishing for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher and all opinions expressed are mine.

The book follows Daphne a romance author who writes under a pseudonym because she wanted ro be published. However she hits it big time and so she hires Chris to act as her alter ego.Its a forced proximity romance and its full of witty moments and is a perfect read for people that love fiction about authors.

Title: Finding Mr. Write
Author: Kelley Armstrong
Publisher: Forever
Pub date: 06/24/2024

Daphne wrote a book but, in order to sell it, she felt giving it a male pen name would do the trick. Well, the trick worked but, now she needed to find a man to play the part. Here Chris enters. He immediately gets into character and the fun begins.

This is a cute rom com with a dash of spice. I’ve never read anything by this author before so, I was pleasantly surprised. There are plenty of misunderstandings, that in some cases are funny. I also appreciated that the main female lead was independent and had a good head on her shoulders and that the male lead wasn’t a total cad.

I found this a fun read complete with some laughs along the way.

Thank you #NetGalley and #Forever for the opportunity to read this rom com. I look forward to reading more from Kelley Armstrong.

First thought: I’m a nature girlie so I instantly fell in love with this FMC and her dog Tika. It’s a cute story and gives a little insight into the life of a debut author. I loved the mash up of the characters and the MMC support of the FMC - we all need a Chris in our lives.

Daphne dreams have happened: she lives in her dream house she designed in her ideal location on a lake in the Yukon. She is an architect by day and works on her debut novel in her downtime. She’s tried to get her manuscript picked up but there hasn’t been much interest. So she takes a risk after too much wine. Daphne updates her cover letter and changes her names to a pseudonym making her seem male. Guess what it worked and her book just got signed for 500k.

Enter Chris an accountant who owes a favor to Daphne’s bestie who is a lawyer. He has agreed to play Zain the persona Daphne created as the author of her book, in exchange for some legal help. The problem is Chris is nothing like Zane he is a math geek who blossomed late in life, he may be hot now but he doesn’t have the confidence to rock it but somehow being Zane allows him to channel super macho man.

The problem is Chris become a little too good at impersonating Zane and he goes viral and Daphne books becomes a best seller and all of a sudden there’s a book tour and media appearances. Things are starting to spiral and fast. Follow these two on a wild ride through the wilderness, don’t forget the bear spray!

Literally Themes you’ll find:

* Fake Relationship
* Architect & Debut Author vs Accountant
* He Falls First
* Forced Proximity
* Slow Burn
* Dual POV
* Fade to Black
* Nature Lover Vibes
* Set in Yukon, Canada

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Finding Mr. Write by Kelley Armstrong was as delightful to read as you can imagine! The plot is both entertaining and thoughtful, with a satisfying mix of tension and humor. While the romance is the centerpiece, the underlying themes of self-discovery and personal growth add depth to the narrative. I laughed while reading this book but found some of the dialogue a little out there. I thought the plot was original and fun!

This is a cute premise for a book, but the writing was lackluster and started to become distracting. It felt kind heavy amounts of narration and not dialogue and like a lot of the ideas were half-baked.

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TL;DR: Funny and adorable. I really enjoyed this and smiled my way through it.
Source: Thank you to the publisher for the eArc via Netgalley!

Plot: Daphne is writing under a pseudonym and needs to hire an actor to be portray that person. The actor she picks is the farthest thing from the man’s man she expected.
Characters: I love a cinnamon roll hero and that’s what we have here. I also love a very capable female lead, this just has the golden pair for me.
Setting: The setting was lovely, a woodsy remote cabin followed by book festivals and signings? Yeah. I enjoyed that a lot.
Romance: I ate this up with a spoon, not going to lie. These two were so cute together.

Thoughts:

Finding Mr. Write by Kelley Armstrong is an almost cozy romance about a writer who hires a man to be her ‘face’ after publishing her book under a male pseudonym. Daphne is fairly desperate to get published and one night after some wine and moping she submits her book, yet again, to a publisher under a male name with a tweaked synopsis. It’s picked up, and not in a little way.

This worked so well for me for a few reasons. This is a ‘He Falls First’ type of story with a cinnamon roll of a hero. Chris is beyond adorable, acting out the role of Zane while also supporting and being Daphne’s rock for most of this novel. I also loved Daphne and her attitude and strength. I’m always, always going to be a fan of physically strong female character who can keep up with her male counterpart. The situation they find themselves in is also engaging.

There is a mix of text and traditional prose in this, but Kelley Armstrong did a great job with it, and I found myself giggling several times at the exchanges between the two characters early on in the book. I really loved this and if you’re a fan of the tropes it carries and the premise you won’t be disappointed in this one.

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I love it when an author can take a tried-and-true trope and give it a good spin into something fresh and interesting. Finding Mr. Write does just that. After numerous rejections of her book, Daphne decides to use what would be perceived as a man's pen name, and then ends up having to hire someone to play that role when the book becomes popular. Oh, and did I mention that she's falling for Chris, the embodiment of her fake author's name?

With the book doing well, there are plenty of opportunities for Daphne and Chris to get together. Chris might even have a few secrets himself. They will have to come clean with each other if they want the prize. Of course they do, and it's a fun ride getting to the HEA.

I thought this was a creative and entertaining comedic romance. This usually isn't my go-to with romance, but I do love a rom com that is done well, that has me laughing in all the best spots and satisfies my romantic notions. Finding Mr. Write does all that. I really enjoyed this.

This book was so much fun! The banter was absolutely delightful, and the characters were charming.

When Daphne decides to use a male pen name for her book, Chris is hired to pretend to be the author. The book ends up being wildly successful, forcing the two of them to spend a lot more time together than originally planned. Their efforts to keep the secret end up being a hilarious sequence of hijinks. And as with all great romcoms, this leads to them falling for each other!

I adore books like this! They make me blissfully happy, and as usual, Kelley Armstrong does an amazing job creating characters and an engaging story. Whatever genre she's writing, I will be reading!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Thank you Forever for providing me an ARC.

Daphne lives in the Yukon and has written a YA book that she is eager to get published. After sending it out to a few agents and not receiving much response, she decides to make some revisions to her book. On a whim, she decides to use the pen name Zane Remington. Unexpectedly, her book gets picked up, and she is offered $500,000 for it—an unheard-of amount for a debut author. Her friend Nia, who is a lawyer, helps her set up a company so that she can be paid under her pen name. The publisher requests a bio and photo for the back of the book, and with Nia’s assistance, Daphne is introduced to an actor who is willing to be photographed and give interviews as though he is Zane Remington.

Chris agrees to take on the acting gig, even though he’s not an actor, because his lawyer Nia has offered to help him with his legal troubles. Chris’s business partner was involved in illegal activities, leaving Chris’s accounting career in jeopardy, which Nia is able to help with.
Chris and Daphne end up going on tour to promote her book, and things get out of hand in more ways than one.

The book is a quick and fun summer read. I enjoyed it more than I expected. I really enjoy reading books set in Canada, as there aren’t many that do. I was able to visualize the Yukon and the wooden home built next to the water. If this isn’t on your radar and you enjoy romcoms, I would suggest giving it a read. The main characters were likable, and the miscommunication wasn’t drawn out too long, which I often find is the case in most romcoms.

I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick read and quite funny. I loved the banter and believed it really showcased how women in the industry would not get noticed unless they used a pen name or something of the sorts to suggest that the author is a man. I would definitely read another book by this author.