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International Relations

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Pub Date Aug 04 2026 | Archive Date Aug 11 2026

Zando | Slowburn


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Description

The Proposal meets Heated Rivalry in this queer fake dating to fake marriage romance, following an aspiring young diplomat who hopes to land his dream job by hiring an actor to play his boyfriend . . .

Max has never had time for a relationship working in the high-stakes world of international diplomacy. But when a high-profile ambassadorial position opens up in Athens, Max is discreetly advised that his single status isn’t helping his chances. In this line of work, appearances matter, and Max’s rival Quentin has an advantage in the form of his charming and accomplished girlfriend.

Determined not to lose out, Max hires Hunter, a charismatic actor, to play the perfect boyfriend. Hunter dazzles on the diplomatic circuit, but soon the charade takes on a life of its own. When visa complications force Max and Hunter to make their relationship official, they find themselves trapped in a marriage of convenience that is anything but convenient. There’s only one thing that could make all this even more complicated—if Max and Hunter’s feelings for each other start becoming real . . .

International Relations is a fake dating to fake marriage romance filled with glamorous locations, sizzling chemistry, and a love story that will capture your heart.

Tropes: Fake dating / Fake marriage / Fake relationship / Opposites attract / Grump sunshine / Forced proximity
The Proposal meets Heated Rivalry in this queer fake dating to fake marriage romance, following an aspiring young diplomat who hopes to land his dream job by hiring an actor to play his boyfriend...

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ISBN 9781638933472
PRICE $18.00 (USD)
PAGES 320

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I think everyone wishes they’d find a love like Max and Hunter’s. What starts out as a panicked attempt to salvage an awkward situation blossoms into a love story so wonderful that it aches. To love someone so much that you’d be willing to sacrifice the chance to be with them so you can both follow your dreams? I mean, heartbreaking, but also so pure and beautiful at the same time. Hunter and Max are about as star crossed as they come and getting to see them realize that after about two seconds and then pretend they haven’t for the next hundred pages was both charming and agonizing (in a good way). The host of side characters add a level of comedy to an otherwise sweet love story and the combination is magnificent. International Relations ranks high on my list for a swoony rom-com with just the right amount of that delicious edge-of-your-seat uncertainty that makes the pages practically turn themselves.


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