The Problem With Perfect

Name: The Problem With Perfect
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781804363294
Price: 25.99 NZD
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A totally feelgood, fake-fake boyfriend queer romcom that will make you smile

By Philip William Stover

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Summary

The Problem With Perfect is a heartwarming queer romance set in New York City. Ethan Wells, the true creative force behind the hit LGBTQ show Myles of Style, must find a way to save his career when his charming but unreliable boyfriend and social media influencer, Chase Myles, walks off the set before a crucial live Pride broadcast. To keep the show on air, Ethan convinces Chase’s rugged estranged twin brother, Beau, to impersonate him. As Beau unexpectedly wins hearts with his authenticity and kindness, Ethan begins to question what true beauty really means and whether he even wants Chase back.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This uplifting story will appeal to fans of lighthearted rom-coms, especially those who enjoy stories about LGBTQ+ characters, makeovers, and opposites-attract romances. Readers who appreciate diverse characters and witty, affectionate narratives—particularly fans of Casey McQuiston, Boyfriend Material, and Beth O’Leary—will find this a feelgood, charming read.

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What a gorgeous, gorgeous book. Funny, warm and touching. ★★★★★ Reader Review

When style is everything, will Ethan learn that true beauty is on the inside?

Chase Myles can throw together a swinging dinner party or redecorate an entire townhouse with jaw-dropping elegance. Followers scroll his Insta and see effortless workouts, exotic travel, and an adoring boyfriend. The world believes Chase is a style icon. The world is mistaken.

Ethan Wells is actually the one who knows what to wear, what to eat and how to do it, but he’s happy staying behind the scenes producing their hit LGBTQ show Myles of Style. When Chase walks off set just before the Pride live TV show that will make or break Ethan’s career, Ethan thinks it’s just another tantrum... until Chase’s Instagram shows him partying hard in Abu Dhabi.

Out of options, Ethan drives up to rural New York to convince Chase’s estranged twin, Beau, to pass him off as Chase for a week, but Ethan finds a hairy, rugged mountain man who couldn’t be more different from his social butterfly, influencer brother.

Can Ethan transform Beau into the star of the show and fool his bosses and Chase’s followers? And when Beau turns out to be kind, romantic and everything that Chase is not, does he really want Chase back, anyway?

A gorgeously uplifting queer romance that is a love letter to NYC, featuring a fake-fake boyfriend, opposites attract and a vintage convertible full of elderly drag queens, don’t miss the feelgood read of 2023! Fans of Casey McQuiston, Boyfriend Material and Beth O’Leary will love this.

Readers are falling in love with The Problem with Perfect:

This book made my heart sing. If you’re a fan of rom-coms and makeovers... then this book will probably make your heart sing, too. ★★★★★ Reader Review

From start to finish, The Problem With Perfect was an absolute gem of a story. The characters had me laughing out loud. ★★★★★ Reader Review

I loved it!... The story is warm and affectionate and includes lots of diverse characters. ★★★★★ Reader Review

Fun, fun, fun, fun, fun. This book was a lot of fun! ★★★★★ Reader Review

What a delight this book was!... Beau though!!! Can I marry a fictional character? I’m obsessed with Beau. ★★★★★ Reader Review

Funny and charming... Loved Uncle Clams and the senior drag queens. ★★★★★ Reader Review

Hilarious and endearing. Highly recommended! ★★★★★ Reader Review

A heartwarming little romance book... The drag queens steal the show. ★★★★★ Reader Review

What a gorgeous, gorgeous book. A funny, warm and touching novel... full of deeper meaning. ★★★★★ Reader Review

Fresh, relatable, and fun!... This cast of found family was PERFECTION! Reader Review

Sweet and fun, with lots of heart and leaves you with a warm, happy feeling. Reader Review

A celebration of queer love, Pride, and living your best life... The supporting characters are all amazing, and the book is a joy to read. Reader Review

This was a fun, sweet read. I loved how the book was unapologetically queer. Reader Review

A delightful read that was fun and lighthearted, but with some important messages in it. Reader Review

This is a real fun book that reminds its readers that no one is perfect, embrace the messy and never be afraid to be yourself. Reader Review

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804363294

Publisher: Canelo

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canelo Hera

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 336

Collections

Contemporary Romance Fiction General Fiction Humour Literary Fiction Philip William Stover Romance

About the Author

Philip William Stover lives on the Upper Eastside in New York City and in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He has an MFA in writing and is a full clinical professor at New York University. He grew up tearing the covers off the romance novels he devoured so he wouldn’t get teased at school. Now he enjoys traveling the world with his husband of over twenty years and would never consider defacing any of the books he loves.

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