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We Could Be Heroes

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What to expect

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’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Critics Review

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‘I really enjoyed We Could Be Heroes – it was the kind of peppy, smart and fun romantic comedy that, like all the best romcoms, has something important to say about the way we live our lives…Oh and it was quite horny, wasn't it?!’ JUSTIN MYERS

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‘What an adventure! We Could Be Heroes is a triumphant gay love story that’s wise, witty, and chock full of engaging characters.' BYRON LANE

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‘Like all the best superheroes – and drag queens – We Could Be Heroes is an outrageously fun time with a beautifully human heart beating behind the costume…swoon-worthy chemistry, pitch-perfect humour, and a poignant dash of history woven seamlessly into the ultra-modern narrative.’ NICOLAS DIDOMIZIO

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‘It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s a fiercely electric romance that I couldn’t put down’ TIMOTHY JANOVSKY

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‘We Could Be Heroes is a total delight. I adored Patrick, Will, and the entire cast of characters’ CAT SEBASTIAN

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‘Comforting and scintillating all at once, We Could Be Heroes is a joyful romance that had me laughing, crying, and rooting for these heroes’ ASHLEY HERRING BLAKE

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‘Political, passionate, funny and romantic’ GABBY HUTCHINSON CROUCH

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'This is one of those everything books: You laugh, you cry.' THE NEW YORK TIMES

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‘You'll be hard-pressed to find a better romance novel’ BUZZFEED *7 SIZZLING ROMANCE NOVELS YOU HAVE TO READ THIS SPRING*

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‘Funny and fast-paced…Ellis brings both wit and empathy to bear throughout and crafts characters readers will root for. This is a delight’ PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

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‘Ellis creates a winning world full of snappy banter, drag queens fighting for justice, and found family…Drives home the point that queer creators have always been present in the comics world' KIRKUS REVIEWS

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