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We Could Be Heroes

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Real love is nothing like the movies. 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... Read More
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Real love is nothing like the movies.

'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

The unmissable love story: a joyous, emotional and funny split-timeline LGBTQ+ romance

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Real love is nothing like the movies.

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, Present Day.

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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Super fans of We Could Be Heroes say:

‘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 reread and 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’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008539313

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 May 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperNorth

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 352

About the Author

PJ Ellis is a journalist covering relationships, pop culture and LGBTQ+ issues. News Editor at Men's Health, his writing has appeared in publications including GQ, Teen Vogue, Man Repeller and MTV, and his short fiction has been longlisted for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize. Love & Other Scams is his first novel. He lives in Birmingham and tweets @Philip_Ellis.

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