I absolutely loved this story. Chris is the biggest cinnamon roll ever and I love how fierce and strong Daphne is! There’s so much tension in this book, it almost becomes humorous. I enjoyed reading Chris and Daphne’s story and I’m glad they got their happy ending!

I have been a fan of Kelley Armstrong for a long time. I gave read most of her books .

I am happy that this book was great. I loved the story and the characters.

I do highly recommend this book.

Thank you Forever and NetGalley for the eARC of Finding Mr. Write! All opinions in this review are my own.

I really enjoyed this one at the start and it was a lot of fun. However, I felt like after awhile it became a little repetitive with another situation of how close can Daphne and Chris to getting caught but find a way to get out of it at the last minute. Overall, I really liked the concept and how they handled everything in the epilogue.

Finding Mr. Write By Kelley Armstrong
Romance
Pub Date: June 25, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I read this one back in March and I’m trying to catch up on reviews! This was a fun romance book! I really enjoyed the premise

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....

I really loved the back and forth between Daphne and Chris. I also loved the plot behind this one, the fact she couldn’t publish her novel as a woman, but as a man it took no time at all. I loved how strong and outdoorsy Daphne is. I definitely recommend this one for your next read!

Enjoyable and light hearted without seeming trivial. I enjoyed the read and like how most characters seem so reasonable but deal with real conflict.

Kelley Armstrong is a powerhouse unlike no other! This author can write books in every genre, but I especially love her romances. FINDING MR. WRITE is my favorite from her yet!

An author employing a pseudonym is a relatively common practice. However, Daphne McFadden is resolute in her belief that her literary endeavors will not achieve recognition solely through the use of a pseudonym. After experiencing numerous rejections and experiencing a profound sense of discouragement, Daphne devises a plan to identify an individual who would perfectly embody the role of her pseudonym, Zane Remington. An actor would suffice for this purpose.

Surprisingly, Chris Stanton, an accountant by profession, emerges as an ideal candidate for this role. On the one hand, Daphne is rather irritated that Chris isn’t the man she thought he was. But, on the other hand, Daphne can’t deny being utterly drawn to Chris The fact is that he apparently feels the same connection. The chemistry between Daphne and Chris is undeniable.

Having read Kelley Armstrong’s Rockton and Haven Rock series, it was really nice to read a lighthearted and sweet romance by her. I loved Daphne and Chris as this was a very good story.

thanks to Forever and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

This was such a cute and fun read and although I am not really a fan of rustic settings in real life, it added a lot of charm to the story. And I am always a sucker for a good fake dating romance, especially when it includes delightful banter and some legit laugh out loud moments. I will definitely read future books by Kelley Armstrong.

As a fan of Kelley Armstrong’s time travel series (A Rip in Time and A Stitch in Time), I thought I’d give this romance a try.

After several rejections, Daphne McFadden resorts to submitting her book about a zombie apocalypse under a man’s name, Zane Remington, along with Zane’s impressive biography. To her surprise, it works. Big time! Now she needs to come clean or find some way to perpetuate the deceit.

Hiring an actor to play her is the solution. So, perpetuate the deceit it. It is a little sad that a book would be more appreciated if the author is a man than if it is a woman. Still, it does make for a very entertaining plot. What could possibly go wrong?

It turns out the actor, Chris Stanton, has not got a clue about what it means to be Zane Remington. He is not the strong outdoorsy type at all – that would be Daphne. Chris is an accountant. In the meantime, Daphen tries to become Chris’s indoorsy housekeeper.

As Daphne and Chris attempt to present Zane Remington to the world, their roles continue to evolve into characters that are far distant from who they truly are. But as they hurdle each obstacle on the way to making Daphne’s book a best seller, they learn to appreciate each other’s true self.

The story relies on misunderstanding, misconceptions, and mix-ups. There will be jumping to conclusions, saying the wrong thing, meddling outsiders and disappointed fans. Also near kisses, kisses, arguments, forgiving, more kisses and with any luck, a satisfying happy ending. Armstong’s other books, specifically the mysteries I’ve enjoyed, offer a bit more substance, so I’ll be sticking with those going forward. Finding Mr. Write is a cute romance but ultimately not that memorable for me.

Through NetGalley, the publisher provided a copy of this book. My review is my honest opinion.

I thought this was a weak premise. Didn’t like the scheme, didn’t like the assumed instant love, didn’t like how daphne felt she was under appreciated by the industry, didn’t like the steamier scenes.

This was a really fun and sweet book! I loved the concept for this book, especially considering the realities behind female authors needing pseudonyms throughout history.

Daphne was a fantastic FMC. I loved how she wasn’t willing to compromise her life goals for another person, and how she was able to create a whole life for herself. Chris was the epitome of a golden retriever MMC - getting his POV made a huge difference in helping the reader understand what was going on beside his persona.

I also loved all the Canadian rep!! It was so cool reading about the book being based mostly in Yukon (a bit in Vancouver).

Thanks so much to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the gifted ARC!

I loved the premise of this book, and there were even some moments that I thought were pretty cute. But there was just something about this prose that didn't mesh well in my brain, and I couldn't bring myself to finish it. It just wasn't the right book for me.

This was a really cute read! I loved the rustic setting, which added so much charm. The story offered a fresh spin on the fake dating trope, making it feel different and exciting. The first half had me hooked, but the second half lost a bit of its momentum, and the connection between the characters didn’t feel as strong. Overall, it was an enjoyable read, just didn’t quite keep up the spark till the end.

Really cute story and a super fun read! I loved the texting banter between Daphne and Chris. There were quite a few laugh out loud funny moments as well. I very much enjoyed this one and can’t wait to read more Kelley Armstrong books!

3.5 stars

Finding Mr. Write had a really fun and interesting premise and I liked Daphne as a protagonist. Where I struggled a bit was with the uneven pacing and Chris. He grew on me as the book progressed, but it took awhile for me to get past his initial behavior. I understand he was playing a role but some of his actions came off as very immature.

Once Daphne and Chris were together on tour the story picked up and it was nice seeing how they navigated making him the face of the book she wrote.

Overall this was an enjoyable read and I would like to try another book from the author.

This was a fine book. It's a cute rom-com, but didn't make me want to leap onto the page or anything. It's got your traditional rom-com tropes but drags on before these two even THINK about any form of spice/kissing/etc.

This book was solid but didn’t really stand out to me in any way (good or bad). It was an enjoyable read and I would recommend it to someone looking for a plot like this or a particular trope, but personally it won’t be sticking out in my mind as a top read. I did really relate to Daphne and the fear of rejection. It’s hard to put yourself out there. Chris seemed a little too good to be true, even with the slight misunderstanding towards the end. I’ll still take a Chris of my own though.

I really enjoyed this book. The writing was well done. The characters of Daphne and Chris were well thought out, their story was relatable and believable. As this book is different from the other books I have read by Armstrong, I can still see the the pieces of her writing layered through out the book, things that make them hers. I especially liked the dog.

I experienced some trepidation going into Finding Mr. Write after reading the synopsis, which describes a frustrated female author inventing a male persona in order to sell a book. It’s pretty normal for an author to use a pen name, but the ideas brought up in this story go a step further and bring up publishing stereotypes and ethical questions that aren’t easily answered.

Daphne McFadden is tired of getting her manuscript rejected and decides to take a bold step – that of reworking her synopsis (not the content though) and giving herself a male pen name, as well as a macho man author description. Her friend Nia, a lawyer, gives her legal advice to make sure everything she is doing is okay, so when her manuscript is accepted, she’s overjoyed. There’s just one problem. The publisher wants an author photo. Daphne is clearly not ‘Zane Remington’, northern wilderness survivalist. So she turns to Nia for help once again.

Chris Stanton is an accountant with some serious business problems. His partner has embezzled from their company and his lawyer, Nia, is helping him sort through the issues. In fact, she offers him some free legal advice in return for a favour for her. Nia needs a male actor with a certain physique and character to play the part of Zane Remington, author extraordinaire, for her friend Daphne. Now, Chris can’t chop wood or survive in the wilderness on his own, but he does have the right look for the part, and he did do some acting in school. He’s happy to do anything that’s going to help with his legal bills. Impersonating an author? No problem.

When Chris first meets Daphne, he puts on the persona of the character he’s meant to play. It sets them up for an instant clash (he plays an egotistical prick very well) but he does look and act the part, and when Daphne sends her publisher a photo of Chris, they’re off to the races. Things get a little more complicated when Daphne/Zane’s book rockets to the top of the New York Times bestseller list. Now they want to do an author interview at ‘Zane’s’ home in the Yukon, Daphne’s personal hideaway. And Daphne finds Chris confusing; he’s sometimes a really sweet guy, quite at odds with the one she first met. On top of the interview, there’s a book tour where Zane is to be the face of the book, reading excerpts and answering questions while Daphne plays the role of his assistant. What seemed like a simple way to get her book published has spiraled into something a lot more complicated, ethically and romantically. What’s going to happen when the truth comes out?

I can get behind an author having a pen name, being entitled to privacy and not wanting to appear in public, and I’ve been mistaken a few times, assuming an author was male when they were female (and vice versa), none of which has changed my opinion of their books. Daphne’s frustration is understandable, wanting to write a zombie apocalypse book with a female teenage protagonist, putting some of the survival situations of her own life into the story only to be rejected as a female writer but then exuberantly welcomed as an attractive, rugged male one. What starts out fairly innocently gets into the weeds with having some random guy play the part of the author, including in author appearances and at book signings. I think, if it were me, I would feel betrayed by finding out it was all fake. And yet, if I love a book, should it matter who the author is? And that’s the grey area. Even in the story, Daphne acknowledges that things have gotten out of control, and she doesn’t feel good about it. The more public they become, the more worried she is that people will figure out that Zane is really Chris, and dig into his background (and there are social media accounts that pop up trying to find the real ‘Zane Remington’). It’s only a matter of time until the truth does come out, but when and how it happens and the repercussions keeps the tension high until the end.


Putting aside the ethical dilemmas though Finding Mr. Write is a pretty funny book. There is a lot of witty banter, the meet-not-so-cute at the beginning between ‘Zane’ and Daphne had me laughing out loud, and having their personal relationship develop and Chris’s real character come out makes the story very readable and definitely gets a green light as a rom-com.

Daphne had a bad breakup that makes her vulnerable and resistant to falling in love, while Chris falls head-over-heels for the smart, talented woman that she is. He lives in Vancouver, Daphne lives in the Yukon and she’s not willing to compromise again for a man. Chris has to figure out how to convince her to take a real chance on him and them, outside of their mutual working relationship. It’s not easy and he makes some mistakes, but we do get our happy ending on all counts. This story definitely gives some food for thought and would make a great book club choice. In the end, I enjoyed it despite my initial trepidation and am happy to recommend it.

A fun Romantic Comedy. The Characters were so easy to like, and I was an emotional wreck for a good part of this!

The writing was great and the banter was funny!