Love & Other Scams

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Theres no thrill like breaking the rules
MISCHIEVOUS, MAGNETIC AND HEAPS OF FUN EMMA GANNON

THE ROMCOM OF 2023 LIZZY DENT

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Cat has a dangerously dwindling bank balance. She also has:

a month before her landlord kicks her out
a surprise wedding invitation from rich mean girl, Louisa
a secret talent for con artistry

A priceless jewel the size of a cocktail olive is glinting on Louisas finger.

And when Cat meets her ideal plus one, Jake whos gifted at hustling and posing as the perfect boyfriend this wedding becomes a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. After all,

How hard can a diamond heist be

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PJ ELLIS IS A GENIUS LUCY VINE

CANCEL-ALL-PLANS GRIPPING LAUREN BRAVO

THIS DELICIOUS DEBUT DESERVES TO BE A HUGE BESTSELLER SARRA MANNING

THE BOOK OF THE SUMMER LAURA JANE WILLIAMS

A SPARKLING DIAMOND OF A NOVEL ERICA JAMES

A DOSE OF UNBRIDLED JOY AJ WEST

FUNNY AND FLIRTY AND DARING YOU WILL DEVOUR IT SOPHIE IRWIN

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THE MOST RIOTOUSLY ESCAPIST NOVEL OF 2023

PERFECT FOR FANS OF HOW TO KILL YOUR FAMILY, CRAZY RICH ASIANS AND PORTRAIT OF A THIEF

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Everyone loves Love & Other Scams

I adored this book

Hilarious A slice of pure enjoyment

Original and brilliant

If this doesnt make a Reese Witherspoon pick I would be shocked

Whens the sequel

Clever, funny and heartwarming

A great love story from a different angle

The ending was perfect

A must read

I devoured it

A joy

I really think it will be a favourite for book clubs and BookTok

One of CrimeReads Most Anticipated Crime Fiction of 2023

One of Pastes Most Anticipated Romances of 2023

Reviews

I devoured this delicious debut in one sitting Darkly funny but with real soul, Love & Other Scams deserves to be a huge bestseller SARRA MANNING, RED *The 10 Best Books of April 2023*

I don't think I've ever had such a blast reading a romcom. Totally outstanding it will, for sure, be the book of the summer LAURA JANE WILLIAMS

Mischievous, magnetic, touching and heaps of fun. No matter how youre feeling, the pages instantly cheer you up EMMA GANNON

Hold onto your diamonds the romcom of 2023 is here, and its an absolute riot. I am PJ Ellis number one fan LIZZY DENT

I completely adored Love & Other Scams. I can't wait to tell everyone I know to read it immediately because this book is all I want to talk about. PJ Ellis is officially a genius LUCY VINE

The most brilliant read. Blisteringly funny, genuinely sexy, cancel-all-plans gripping and with tender moments so beautifully written Im still a little weepy. The solid gold article, no grifting here! LAUREN BRAVO

Fresh, fast paced and funny with a wonderfully warm cast of characters it's everything you want and more from a book about diamonds, deceit and desire. I adored it LAURA KAY

If youve ever had your weekend ruined and your budget broken by a so-called friends over-the-top wedding, Love & Other Scams is the book for you. Youll feel seen in the best possible way KATHERINE HEINY

An entertaining romantic caper with heart, heat, and sass perfect for anyone who's ever dreamed of taking revenge on perfection JUSTIN MYERS

Big beach read energy BRYDIE LEE-KENNEDY

Sharp and entertaining puts the con in unconventional romance BOOKLIST

Ellis combines a heist with a romantic comedy and creates something exciting and vibrant laugh-out-loud hilarious. A delightful, fast-paced escapade full of snappy dialogue 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.