Love & Other Scams
There’s 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 Louisa’s finger.
And when Cat meets her ideal plus one, Jake – who’s 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 THE YEAR
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 doesn’t make a Reese Witherspoon pick I would be shocked’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘When’s the sequel?’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Clever, funny and heartwarming’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A great love story from a different angle’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The ending was perfect’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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One of CrimeReads’ Most Anticipated Crime Fiction of 2023
One of Paste’s Most Anticipated Romances of 2023
‘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 -