‘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 you’re feeling, the pages instantly cheer you up’ EMMA GANNON
‘Hold onto your diamonds – the romcom of 2023 is here, and it’s 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 I’m 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 you’ve ever had your weekend ruined and your budget broken by a so-called friend’s over-the-top wedding, Love & Other Scams is the book for you. You’ll 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
A *book of the month* top recommendation in Red, Glamour, Cosmo and Love Reading: the riotously funny new eat the rich romantic comedy you need to read
PJ Ellis is a journalist covering relationships, pop culture and LGBTQ+ issues. He lives in Birmingham and tweets @Philip_Ellis. Love & Other Scams is his first novel.
‘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 you’re feeling, the pages instantly cheer you up’ EMMA GANNON
‘Hold onto your diamonds – the romcom of 2023 is here, and it’s 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 I’m 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 you’ve ever had your weekend ruined and your budget broken by a so-called friend’s over-the-top wedding, Love & Other Scams is the book for you. You’ll 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
A *book of the month* top recommendation in Red, Glamour, Cosmo and Love Reading: the riotously funny new eat the rich romantic comedy you need to read
PJ Ellis is a journalist covering relationships, pop culture and LGBTQ+ issues. He lives in Birmingham and tweets @Philip_Ellis. Love & Other Scams is his first novel.
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