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.

This was an extremely enjoyable rom-com! What made it even better is that it was written by one of my favorite authors who usually writes fantasy novels. This had all of the perfect elements of a romance that you can lose yourself in. Set in the Yukon, the reader gets alternate view points between Daphne and Chris. Both characters were strong, funny, and likable. I found myself rooting for both of them and wanting to keep reading to see what would happen next. There was also a great message behind the story. I love when the author can write an entertaining story that can also inspire you. This was a fun, romance and I can't wait to see what this author writes next!

Thank you to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and NetGalley for this ARC.

In Kelley Armstrong's charming romantic comedy a woman querying her YA dystopian novel only finds success when she publishes her book as a man. Daphne McFadden lives a quiet, outdoorsy life in the Yukon. She has always wanted to write a novel, but she doesn't want to sacrifice her privacy. It seems like a perfect fix to use the pseudonym Zane Remington and invent a male alter-ego. When her novel garners more success than she expects, Daphne must find a man to play the role she has created. She hires actor Chris Stanton. Chris plays his role well...so well no one realizes that Chris is actually an accountant pretending to be an actor.

I enjoyed the interactions of these two characters and the slow burn romance.

I love Kelley Armstrong's writing from fantasy to mystery even horror and now romantic comedy. Is there nothing the woman cannot write?

Finding Mr. Write is the first love story written by thriller/mystery writer Kelley Armstrong. It really has a lot to offer- a strong and dynamic female heroine, a likable and borderline nerdy hero, and a strong description of a beautiful setting. The dialogue is witty and the whole book has a sort of rom-commy vibe, with several instances of physical comedy that set it apart from other romances. There were some moments where the dialogue felt a little stilted and the conflicts between the characters felt overblown. Towards the end the hero seems a little clueless, which comes out of nowhere. But overall I really enjoyed it, and I hope Armstrong writes another romance soon! Rounded up from a 3.5. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the e-arc.

What an adorable book about an author who's finding the perfect man to be the face of her new novel, As she struggles finding her place in the author world, she also struggles through her feelings towards her Mr. Write.

I liked this book. It was a short, quick read with enough comedic parts to keep my interest. The banter between the two characters were perfect and hilarious. The chemistry between them was also quite strong even though they were fighting it hard.

The book was a little too slow burn for me. After multiple times of them trying to find somewhere to be physical I kind of got bored of the book. When they decide to try, I felt like it wasn't the right time or place, it felt rushed and cliche.

I most likely won't read this again but will likely recommend it to romance readers as it's a cute book.

Such a great book! Very formulaic in the ‘meet-fall in love-big disaster run away-then clear up the misunderstanding and live happily ever after’ of a romance, but the dialog was good and the entire book kept my attention until the end.
I would definitely recommend this a good read!

I was excited to have the opportunity to read an advanced copy of Finding Mr Write
Daphne’s is an author with angreat book but knows it won’t self with her “female” name so she hires an actor. Can’t be that complicated right? I like the premise of the book and both characters are strong and share chemistry. The book was cute but it’s one of those I could easily put down and forget about it and I struggled to get back. But overall I’m glad I did as it was a cute read.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

Solid romance book by an author I love. I was a bit worried with Kelley Armstrong writing in this genre but she did a good job with it. The first line made me laugh and really sucked me into the story, <i>"I need a penis"</i> and she did need that, but not in the way you are thinking. Well maybe a little in that way as well ;).
Daphne, tired of rejection from trying to get her book published has submitted it under a male pen name and gotten all the recognition it should have gotten in the first place. But now she has a conundrum of needing someone to play this male author. I liked Daphne, who has had some real hardships and fallen for some terrible people in the past. She took an opportunity and I get and applaud that. Things get way out of control but hey, that makes for a fun book. I also understand that as an introverted author the concept of talking to people in public has got to be terrifying so having an actor do go out and do it for you could be a tempting thing.
Chris is an accountant who made a bad choice trusting an old friend and now has some legal issues to deal with and needs money to avoid bankruptcy. In comes this opportunity to play Zane. I liked how he played Zane even if it too was a bit over the top at times. It was nice that there was such a difference from his real self and this persona he put on because he thought it was what was expected. I enjoyed watching him and Daphne get to learn who each other really were.
This book deals with some real issues that still crop up. People do anticipate different things from male and female authors, and any profession really. Publishers market the books differently. Its expected that a female will capitulate to demands, take less money and generally be easier to deal with. When Chris playing Zane makes demands for first class and things it is taken as well that's okay lets keep him happy. But likely a female making those same demands would get told they were being unreasonable. I appreciated the way the light was shone on this issues.
Loved the time spent in the Yukon. The scenery comes to life which is something I have come to expect when reading Armstrong's work. The parts taking place at Daphne's up north really were my favourite. Such a different setting choice and I love that a unique part of Canada was used.
The romance overall was good, they do communicate which is a big deal to me. There's still a bunch of misunderstanding which is a story driver I get that. The phone interruptions happened too often, the first couple were amusing after that got a bit old. But for the most part, just a good book.
If you are looking for a romance with books in the forefront, this a great choice. Definitely recommend.

Having been an avid reader for years, I never thought that female authors face misogyny though I'm aware that they assumed male pen names back in the day. I actually thought that majority novels are written by women or maybe that's just by inclination. That's to say I've never come across a plotline remotely like this and I quite enjoyed it. No, I had no clue that the author usually writes fantasy (I don't read much of the genre either), and it didn't show.

I liked the MCs (I thought Daphne was much older from the description). Chris has so many different personalities he assumes, from golden retriever guy to rugged outdoorsy author. I loved how he was thoughtful and poured his heart and soul into playing the part of Zane to perfection. Daphne on the other hand didn't leave as much of an impression on me. I felt like she was oscillating between being an independent queen and an unsure overthinker.

I won't say that the characters were exactly 2D, but they were overpowered by the plot which turned them into mere puppets. I'm not an author but I've been a book reviewer for a few years now and I'm almost certain that the publishing houses don't work the way they've been depicted here. The kind of attention Zane (the author pen name) gets is overwhelming and the kind that huge celebrities get. You can't convince me that a publisher would literally hijack an author's life, making s many changes that it goes out of control WITHOUT permission.

The final straw for me was the miscommunication trope towards the end. It is so poorly planned and executed, I hated it. No person just loses their ability to clearly get across their feelings, and definitely not both partners in a couple at the same time. I can't give spoilers, but it was just very tiresome and frustrating. I don't mind this trope so much normally, but in this novel, it felt like the plotline was purposely shoved in to lengthen the book,

This is not to say that the book is bad and doesn't deserve to be read. The writing flows beautifully throughout the story, easing some of the burden of reading. In my opinion, this was quite easy to get through. I loved the descriptions and vivid details, so this is great for a visual reader. There's some great banter in here, and who doesn't love some good conversation? I think you should give this book a chance, but don't expect too much.

This was such a cute and unexpected romance from Kelley Armstrong. Daphne and Chris are fun to get to know and their romance was charming.