Holy smokes. Finished this divine novella in one sitting. Famous person/normal person romance at its FINEST. Love love loved. I cannot wait to read more from this author and new imprint. OBSESSED!

Holy smokes. Finished this divine novella in one sitting. Famous person/normal person romance at its FINEST. Love love loved. I cannot wait to read more about Maya and Charlie and read more titles from this new imprint.

4.5 stars. a sexy lil novella with "The Idea of You" vibes. Instead of an age difference and complicated mother/daughter dynamics, it's the protagonist's ruined reputation and political career that gets in the way. Very mature, realistic writing. I couldn't put it down!

Obviously I'm a smidge biased because I beta read for this book, but I soooo adored this story about a political strategist and an ex-boyband member. It's fun, it's tender, it's sexy (above all else). Need the spinoff for the side characters ASAP.

I loved this book, and I'm so excited to see what this publisher does next. This was a perfect contemporary romance - a quick but engaging read that was exactly what I needed to help me break a reading slump.

Maya is a successful political consultant - or she was, until her marriage imploded. Now, even though her husband was the one who cheated, her relationship's very public dissolution has made politicians wary of working with her, for fear that her social life will distract from her message. When she manages to land a job on the campaign for the next governor of Massachusetts, she vows that she won't let anything distract her from her professional success.

There's just one problem: Charlie Blake, former member of boy band Mischief, is ready to return to the spotlight with a solo album, and he wants Maya to help him. After all, who better than the woman who cofounded his first fan club? When they meet to discuss the opportunity, the business meeting is overshadowed by the sparking connection between them -- but Maya is committed to maintaining professional and protecting her job. Can she resist the attraction, or will her career go up in flames?

The chemistry between these two is off the charts. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of this book - it's well-paced, and the spice is just right. I did want to scream at everyone who held Maya to impossible standards, especially her boss - as a female candidate, I wanted her to realize how unfair she was being with her employees! But aside from that injustice, this was an absolutely perfect little gem of a book - truly a treat to read, start to finish.

I'm so excited about this new imprint and can't wait to see what they do next!

so cute so sexy -- loved this politically charged, fun romp! it was a quick read with lots of tension made for the ao3 girlies

Big Fan by Alexandra Romanoff is an adult romance novella which follows Maya, a DC political consultant fresh out of a messy divorce, and Charlie, the former boy-band member returning to music. We follow as their paths can't help but intertwine, but it might come at a cost to their careers. I loved following these two characters trying to figure it all out. I wish there was a little epilogue as it came to an end too quickly! I have enjoyed Alexandra Romanoff's previous works, written under Zan Romanoff, including Grace and the Fever. Romanoff puts her boy band knowledge to good use here again. I recommend this short and sweet novella.

My only complaint about this book is that it was too short. It is such a treat to read something well written, with interesting characters, steamy romance, and a great plot. When you’re totally immersed and in love with the story, it’s impossible to get enough. And I LOVED this story!!

The characters were perfect!! I loved their ages and their independent successes. Charlie is the ultimate hot leading man, and Maya is a badass successful cool girl learning how to save herself. Their chemistry was mind-meltingly hot and the open door spice could not have been written any better (nor doled out in a better amount). Throw in some timely sociopolitical commentary and strong friendships-this book was everything!

As I move into my mid-30s, something that I’ve come to really appreciate in romances is a feeling of stability in the main relationship despite the plot being anything but that. When the main characters, who might be hot messes making bad decisions and doing everything wrong, give each other actual time and grace to figure it out and try again… it just feels like real life. Even in a book with a wild “falling in love with your childhood celebrity crush” premise. This is a must-read!!

This is the first book published by 831 Stories, and I was so excited to have the opportunity to read the eARC. I can’t wait to see what else they publish, and what else they do to make reading romance the lifestyle it should be.

Thanks to 831 Stories and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!

This was fantastic. A perfect romantic novella that I will be thinking about for ages. Will be ordering a physical copy when it’s released.

They agree to help one another and begin spending a lot of time together despite the distance and problems that keep coming between them They quickly begin to see if this connection they felt will allow them to embark on a lasting relationship.

I loved this! Short, sweet and full of swoon! I was obsessed with Charlie and Maya’s story in Big Fan by Alexandra Romanoff.

Full of politics, celeb normal person, and a childhood boy band crush the tropes just kept coming and they were so well done, nothing felt forced. They made me giddy!!! My only complaint is that I wish this were longer!

As a new imprint, I’m very excited to read what 831 Stories does next and can’t wait to read more from Alexandra!

Thank you to NetGalley and 831 Stories for an advanced copy of this book!

I always feel like I can never fully connect with characters in novellas or shorter books and I was wildly surprised to find that I was full-in on Charlie and Maya's relationship. I wouldn't classify this as a rockstar romance, so don't let that history keep you from reading!

The DC descriptions were beautiful and made me want to go back, and there is always something so enjoyable about reading two characters who are mature - it makes it so much sexier! Because it was short, there was defintiely not as much sexual tension as there could have been. It is heavy with modern-day references that ground it in a specific period of time and it walks the line of being too much.

Overall, this was a great read and I look forward to more from 831 Stories. Releases September 10th.

Thank you very much to 831 Stories and NetGalley for the opportunity to read a copy.

this reignited my middle school obsession with one direction fanfic but make it for adults?? such an incredible novella, i can't wait to see what other books 831 publishes!

Oops! I fear I had fun. This book is short and sweet while still being incredibly thoughtful and remarkably well paced for a novella. I love Charlie and Maya what a brill little couple. I recommend to anyone looking to scratch that Idea of You itch (duh) or has fallen asleep under a poster of a boy band hoping it manifests in some light tongue down the line.

I absolutely loved this book. I’ve been a big fan of Romanoff’s YA for a long time, and her debut romance does not disappoint ;)

I first heard about this book from @badonpaperpodcast and immediately requested it on NetGalley.

Big Fan has my favorite trope - celebrity romance. Who doesn’t have a celebrity or two they would date? This is a short book at 176 pages but was such a good read.

I loved the connection between Maya and Charlie. There was some spice but it was so much more as we watched the choices Maya and Charlie made for themselves and how it affected their relationship.

This was an absolute delight! Like other reviewers, I wanted it to be longer.

I'm so thrilled for Claire and Erica and what 831 Stories has in the pipeline for us!

This book was a very quick read, which was really too bad! I loved it and wish it would’ve been longer! Politics meets boy bands in this adorable rom com! I hope this author writes more!

Thank you so much to 831 Stories for an advance copy of this!!

This book will be published on September 10th.

"How obvious is it?"
"Oh, you're both total goners."

I first heard of this book while listening to a podcast and I immediately knew it would be for me. And lord did it deliver.
This is a novella and as much as I thought this was the perfect length, I selfishly can't help but wonder how the author would have stretched this into a full length book. But because it was a novella, the pacing was quick and I constantly just wanted to keep reading.

I absolutely loved both Maya and Charlie. Maya is this force in the political world as a strategist and has this opportunity to meet her childhood crush Charlie Blake who wants her to use her talent on his musical comeback. I had to laugh at Maya with her internal monologue when it came to talking and the initial meeting with Charlie. "I used to think my life would really start the day Charlie Blake knew my name." It just felt relatable. Even now being almost 40, I think I would become a puddle if any of my boy band crushes would reach out to me. Heck even if they look my way during a concert. I just really loved how their relationship grew from this professional meeting to slowly they couldn't stop chatting and being around one another. Their chemistry was so strong and Charlie was so enamoured by Maya. He was smitten from the very beginning.

I just enjoyed this book from start to end. The whole wedding scene was my absolute favorite between Maya and Kate to Maya and Charlie. I am still thinking about the two and hope they are happy together traveling the world!

A witty and darkly humorous take on a woman scorned at the pinnacle of her career, *Big Fan* captures the essence of feminist triumph mixed with sharp, politically correct jabs. Maya, the protagonist, quickly emerges as a fictional champion worth rooting for. The story fulfills every millennial’s fantasy of reconnecting with a childhood boy band crush.

Ideal for readers seeking something inspiring, light-hearted, emotional, and funny, *Big Fan* is fast-paced, character-driven, and features a diverse cast.