A few years ago, I was taking a red-eye flight. I had an aisle seat and was sitting next to a young lady who was traveling with a woman who I think was her mother. They looked a lot alike. Had identical hairstyles. Her mother sat in the row in front of us, with an empty seat beside her.
Because it was a night flight, they kept the cabin very dark. On my way back from the bathroom, I saw the general outline of a woman with a familiar hairstyle, and I sat there... it wasn't until landing that I realized I'd sat next to the mother rather than the daughter. That mistake was the seed behind Her Fake Superhero Boyfriend.
The second element that fell into place was several readers asking about KC, a side character in Wishing on a Supervillain who I hadn't intended to do much with. Apparently though, people loved him... and now that I've written a full book with him as the lead, I kind of do to.
This book was a lot of fun to write. The relationship between the leads is like a warm hug to read. I hope you get a chance to read it when it arrives on September 9th!
THE STORY: He's a villain pretending to be a hero. She's a disaster who needs to prove she's got it together. Can they fake date their way to success?
According to Mira Beckridge's wealthy and stuck-up family, she's only ever done one thing right: land a superhero boyfriend. With a hero at her side, maybe she can finally convince them to invest in her fashion line. When her prize superhero catch breaks up with her the day before meeting her parents, she needs to find a replacement, STAT.
Wannabe actor KC can't land a role even with his super-ability to change his face at a whim. Broke and desperate, he's fallen back on pulling cons just to make rent. When a supervillain thief recruits him to case the Beckridge Estate, he jumps at it. After all, a guy's got to eat.
When Mira approaches KC with an offer to play her boyfriend for the week, KC thinks he's hit the jackpot. Free food and lodging at a mansion and easier access to his target? He's got nothing to lose, right? Especially not his heart.
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Early Reviews:
“A sweet romantic comedy with endearing characters who both show a mask to the world but can be real with each other. A nice example of a healthy, balanced relationship with a side of superpowers.” ~ Amber Gabriel, author of The Edge of the Sword series.
“What if our greatest superpower is being ourselves?
This engaging and inspiring story explores that very theme.
Her Fake Superhero Boyfriend is the perfect read for people searching for their happily ever after.” ~ Veronica Spellsmith
“Her Fake Superhero Boyfriend might be a story about a "fake" relationship but this story is really about two flawed protagonists who come into their own just by being genuine with each other. A truly relatable romcom that shows how confidence and self-worth are directly affected by the company we choose to keep.” ~ C.O. Bonham, author of Runaway Lyrics.
“Her Fake Superhero Boyfriend is a refreshingly wholesome romance with a layer of superhero action and intrigue. KC and Mira are a beautiful fit, and I found myself rooting for them more and more throughout the story.” ~ An Early Reader
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