We Could Be Heroes

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Real love is nothing like the movies.
BIRMINGHAM, 2024.

When American actor Patrick arrives in England, finding love is the last thing on his mind. Starring in a blockbuster superhero movie, hes 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 arent 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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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 livesOh and it was quite horny, wasn't it! JUSTIN MYERS

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

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 costumeswoon-worthy chemistry, pitch-perfect humour, and a poignant dash of history woven seamlessly into the ultra-modern narrative. NICOLAS DIDOMIZIO

Its a bird! Its a plane! No, its a fiercely electric romance that I couldnt put down TIMOTHY JANOVSKY

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

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

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

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

Ellis creates a winning world full of snappy banter, drag queens fighting for justice, and found familyDrives home the point that queer creators have always been present in the comics world, and (much like Patrick and Will) they managed to find joy even when facing oppression and heartbreak. KIRKUS REVIEWS

Author Bio

PJ Ellis is a journalist covering relationships, pop culture and LGBTQ+ issues. News Editor at Men's Health, his writing has appeared in publications including GQ, Teen Vogue, Man Repeller and MTV, and his short fiction has been longlisted for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize. Love & Other Scams is his first novel. He lives in Birmingham and tweets @Philip_Ellis.