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, 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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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' ?????
In this top-tier fiction, Ellis masterfully weaves multiple timelines, creating a tapestry of love and secrets that spans from the alternative history of 1949's New York to the bustling city of Birmingham in 2024. The characters journeys are as diverse as they are captivating, each one a testament to the transformative power of love and the courage it takes to truly be oneself.
HarperCollins 2024
