❥ Thank you for the free book, Forever and author Kelley Armstrong.
Synopsis
Daphne McFadden already knows that as a female author, the cards are stacked against her. Now she knows just how much. Because her sudden whim to pose as an “outdoorsy hunk of masculinity” male author for her new book just resulted in the unthinkable: a bidding war, a huge book deal, and the kind of fame every author dreams of. Now she’s in big trouble. Because she needs to convince the world that Zane Remington actually exists . . . but how?
By hiring an actor, of course.
Only Chris Stanton is not an actor—not officially. He’s used to balancing the books, not pretending he wrote one. Still, he’s mostly certain he can pose as some overly macho bro-author. But when the media descend on Daphne’s gorgeous remote home in the Yukon, it’s not enough for Chris to just be the face of Zane Remington—he’ll have to become him. All while hilariously balancing the terrifying dangers of the wilderness, a massive femme fandom, and a serious crush on Daphne. But as the hype circus gets more out of control, it’s just a matter of time before someone discovers their little write lie . . .
Thoughts
Based on the premise, I got what I came for: an amusing romp through Canada. This rom-com had plenty of laugh out loud moments and ridiculous situations. I think Armstrong did a great job of incorporating elements of publishing and acting into the story to keep it engaging. My only criticism is that I would have enjoyed more chemistry and less talk of nervous vomiting. If you are looking for a light summer read with a cute cover, this is a fun choice.
Question
Have you ever been to Canada?
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