International Relations
A charming fake dating queer romance
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- 6,99 €
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- 6,99 €
Publisher Description
The Proposal meets Red White and Royal Blue in this fake dating queer romance, following an aspiring young diplomat who hopes to land his dream job by hiring an actor to play his boyfriend.
'Simply delicious, ferociously funny and deeply moving. Every single page made me laugh out loud' Daisy Buchanan, author of All Grown Up.
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 blunt but charismatic American 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 include:
Fake dating
Marriage of convenience
Grumpy x sunshine
'What is a summer reading list without a romcom? . . . has all the romcom tropes we know and love, which makes it such a satisfying beach read' Irish News
' . . . this romance is sure to leave your heart full and your cheeks hurting from the biggest smile!' Matthew Hubbard, critically acclaimed author of The Last Boyfriends Rules for Revenge
' . . . swoon-worthy, hilarious and immersive . . . heartwarming moments with propulsive pacing and punchy dialogue' Robby Weber, author of Everything About You
'Come for the fake dating and political drama, stay for the dangerously charming chemistry! . . . flirty, addictive, and so full of tension it practically hums off the page' Chip Pons, author of Winging It with You
'Wickedly charming. Superbly sexy. Utterly delightful . . . A must read' Andie Burke
Praise for Zac Hammett's debut novel, See You at the Finish Line
'Officially brilliant. It had all my favourite romcom tropes, as well as being funny, clever and so epically readable. I loved everything about it and can't wait to see what Zac writes next' Lucy Vine, author of Hot Mess and Book Boyfriend
'Filled to the brim with smart wit and delicious tension' Hannah Bonam-Young, USA Today Bestselling Author
'Sexy, surprising and sharp-witted in all the best ways' Chad Beguelin, author of Showmance
'I loved this book! A sizzling, funny and sweet read' Elizabeth Drummond, author of The Reunion and The House Sitter
'A charming, sexy romcom with a relatably spiky short king and a himbo you'll fall in love with' PJ Ellis, author of We Could Be Heroes and Love & Other Scams
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
"Sometimes diplomacy is about maintaining a useful fiction," asserts London diplomat Max, the lead of this appealing fake relationship romance from Hammett (See You at the Finish Line). In this case, the fiction is that Max is in a committed relationship, something that should help him snag his dream position in Athens. He hires Hunter, an American actor who moved to the U.K. after a career-ending breakup, to play the part. Hunter, who cannot legally work in Britain, agrees to pose as Max's boyfriend, but really needs to get married so he can stay in the country. Fortunately, after Hunter helps Max resolve a sticky diplomatic situation involving the return of the Elgin Marbles, Max trusts their working relationship enough to propose. Their marriage may be a sham, but there's real passion behind the kiss they share at their wedding. Soon the "no sex" policy that both men agree to gets inevitably and enthusiastically broken. The stakes rise when they must prove their love to the immigration authorities. Hammett has a lot of fun with the fake dating trope as the men support each other through career goals and wrestle with their developing feelings. The result is an amusing and breezy romp.
