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‘There is no feeling in the world quite like breaking the rules, of doing the exact opposite of what a grown woman is supposed to do… And getting away with it.’
I bloody loved this book! Welcome to the equally high stakes worlds of pickpocketing, and being a bridesmaid at your rich frenemy’s wedding.
You love Cat immediately – a down-on-her-luck cynic with a heart of gold (but you can’t pay the bills with that), she discovers a penchant for pickpocketing. But like a modern Robin Hood, she only steals from the fancy suit jackets of chauvinist city boys. Until she gets a bigger pay-off in her sights: the whopper of a diamond in her friend's wedding ring.
I wish I could go down to the Oceana hotel to drink stolen champagne with her and gorgeous bartender-cum-con artist Jake (who also has a knack for understanding a persona by their cocktail choice). Their fake dating flirtation is one of the great pleasures of the book, and (no spoilers) Ellis keeps you guessing about whose feelings are real. I hope that the tease of a sequel in the ending comes true!
Combining high-stakes glamour with relatable sarcasm, this rom-com is as sparkly and cutting as a stolen diamond. (And has better metaphors than that one.)
Lily Lindon
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Love & Other Scams Synopsis
There's no thrill like breaking the rules...
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?
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9780008539276 |
| Publication date: |
28th March 2024 |
| Author: |
PJ Ellis |
| Publisher: |
HarperNorth an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Pagination: |
288 pages |
| Primary Genre |
Humorous Fiction
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PJ Ellis Press Reviews
'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
'A sparkling diamond of a novel' ERICA JAMES
'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
'Funny and flirty and daring - you will devour it' SOPHIE IRWIN
'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
'A dose of unbridled joy ... Love & Other Scams is a book to escape with' AJ WEST
'A sharp and entertaining read that 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
