Kelley Armstrong is, hands down, my favourite author. I will buy anything she writes!

When she announced her newest book, Finding Mr. Write, I was so excited that I preordered it right away. The weekend of March 1st, she automatically approved anyone who requested the arc on Net Galley. Of course, I rushed over to immediately download it! I wasn't going to wait until June to read it if I didn't have to!

Kelley Armstrong has touched just about every genre at this point. I fell in love with her writing when she was solely releasing fantasy books (the Otherworld series is forever etched in my brain & heart). When I craved mystery, she released the Nadia Stafford trilogy. Wherever She Goes delivers suspense & intrigue. I didn't know I wanted a time travel series, but she hooked me with A Rip Through Time. As I entered my horror phase, she released her first horror book, Hemlock Island. And now that I'm entering my romance era, she is releasing her first romance book. It's like she's writing just for me!

Finding Mr. Write was so fun. I was skeptical of the plot at first, but I shouldn't have doubted Kelley; the story was a great idea & played out perfectly! The characters were loveable & their love was cute. I absolutely loved the MMC (the FMC too!). Their journey was cozy & comical and just what I needed.

Cabin in the woods + dog + Amazon FMC + cinnamon roll MMC + romance + comedy = 😍

A fun romcom with Canadian settings, a golden retriever love interest with a touch of obliviousness. What can't Armstrong write?

I've been a fan of Kelley Armstrong's work for many years. I loved the Darkest Powers trilogy as a teenager and I was so glad to be revisiting her work as an adult and in a totally different genre! I love romantic comedies and this book particularly felt like a well written Hallmark movie (in the best way). In fact, I recently watched one that had the same plot in reverse. A male author wrote under a female pseudonym to write romances that really took off!

In Finding Mr. White, I love the play on the misogyny present within the publishing world - even though we 'think' it's a female-dominated industry. For example, adult fantasy is still dominated by male authors and their female counterparts are often not taken seriously. Or anything that other women love is immediately viewed as lesser. It's not fun but I enjoyed the comedy take on it in this book.

I'm excited to continue following Armstrong's career and even more so in this space!

Thank you Forever Publishing for the opportunity to read and review!

The start of this story makes me want to go live up north more than already do. These two charachters meet cute was just right. The chemistry was perfectly written, and the build-up was also just right. I also loved the side kick dog as a husky mix owner myself, i could see the character behaving that way in real life.
I like that the story had more than one setting. I also liked how the author did plenty of research into the local legends and put some into the story. And I loved getting to see a story from an authors point of view.
Definitely recommend finding Mr. Write for those who loves a cute and funny story of two intoverts brought together and some romcom vibes.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the arc. All thoughts and feelings are my own.

This is the first romcom Kelley Armstrong wrote and I absolutely loved it. I loved the mix of personalities in this book and loved the idea behind it. I love the mix of city boy and country girl. I also love how everything kept snowballing into a bigger thing after one drunk decision. I have recommended this book to many friends already and bought it as soon as it was out so I could force my sister to read it. It was the perfect book for the summer.

Follows well-traversed tropes and felt a bit long to me, but overall I enjoyed it

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

This was such a good book. I enjoyed every word and it was hard to put down. It’s a must that I read more from this author. I highly recommend.

A truly wonderful book. A quick read with a story that hooks you pretty early on. You'll be left wanting to just read one more chapter.... then another....and another. I really enjoyed the chemistry between the characters. This was my first book from this author, and I hope to read more in the future. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc to review. All opinions are my own.

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.