First, it breaks my heart to learn how much truth was behind Daphne’s journey to becoming a published author while trying to publish her zombie apocalypse book. Sadly, I have heard the exact same struggles from men when attempting to publish contemporary romances – as if the ability to write, create, and imagine in various genres has invisible gender boundaries.

In either case, Finding Mr. Write was a pleasant surprise! Being the first romantic comedy written by Kelley Armstrong, she nailed it. Chris’s inner voice is what completely made this book for me. There was a part with him and Daphne in the woods that had me laughing so hard I had to read it again – and again! I even read it out loud to a friend of mine.

What I loved most about this book was the time and energy Kelley took to build out these characters. We felt like we knew them, understood that inner GPS that kept trying to guide them but failed miserably, and even those in their lives who played a part in bringing their story together. It also gives you a front-row seat to all that comes with being a bestselling author and how much you give up just to get the chance to live your dream.

I will admit I was surprised by the spice in this book. I was positive this was a closed-door romance, and then suddenly that door was flung wide open! Usually, when spice shows up that far into the book, it doesn’t feel like it fits, but in this case, Kelley did a great job showing its relevance instead of making it feel like it was just stuffed in there for the sake of being spicy.