PJ Ellis is a journalist covering relationships, pop culture and LGBTQ+ issues. He lives in Birmingham and tweets @Philip_Ellis. Love & Other Scams was his first novel.
'Outrageously fun
beautifully human' NICOLAS DIDOMIZIO
'You'll be hard-pressed to find a better romance novel' BUZZFEED
'Funny and romantic and hot as hell' SOPHIE IRWIN
'A total delight' CAT SEBASTIAN
'One of those everything books: you laugh, you cry' NEW YORK TIMES
BIRMINGHAM, 2024.
When American actor Patrick arrives in England, finding love is the last thing on his mind. Starring in a blockbuster superhero movie, he's on a strict filming schedule, which does not include coming out as gay. But when Patrick meets Will - a local bookseller and drag performer, whose charm is impossible to resist - the temptation for a secret romance has never felt stronger.
NEW YORK, 1949.
Comic-book artists Charles and Iris aren't like other married couples. They too are harbouring secrets of a dangerous nature. But together, they are creating a new kind of hero - one who is destined to bring Patrick and Will together and might just change the world.
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'I ADORED it. This book warmed my cold little heart so much. I loved the characters - everyone was so full of life. Ultimately, a really uplifting, hopeful, beautiful love story that's so badly needed in the world today'
'It had me kicking my feet and giggling PJ Ellis has an outrageously charming writing style
A lovely, lovely book that I will be pressing into the hands of anyone and everyone. I just adored it'
'This book is a joy. I raced through it
Perfect for people who enjoyed Boyfriend Material'
'Who wouldn't love this
Will's sassiness had me laughing out loud
This is a book I will rereadand keep recommending'
'An excellently fun gay rom-com with a great cast of characters that jumped off the page'
'Intriguing and more and more exciting as the story developed
I smiled and laughed so much reading this book
the queer joy and humour really shines through'
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