In the cutthroat world of British political journalism, rivals Sunny Miller and Ludo Boche are about to discover that the biggest scoop of their careers might just be love.

Sunny, a working-class reporter at the trashy tabloid The Bulletin, dreams of writing hard-hitting stories that change the world. Ludo, a privileged musical theatre fanatic turned journalist at the prestigious Sentinel, can’t seem to enter a room without causing chaos.

When an unexpected scoop lands in their laps at the same time, thrusting them into a web of political intrigue, these arch-nemeses find themselves reluctantly working together—and fighting an unexpected attraction.

From the bustling newsrooms of London to a questionable hotel on a remote Scottish island, Sunny and Ludo navigate class differences, family expectations, and their own prejudices. As they uncover corruption and confront their feelings, they’ll learn that the story of a lifetime might just be their own.

Filled with razor-sharp wit, laugh-out-loud moments, and a cast of unforgettable characters, The Paper Boys is a heartwarming tale of rivalry, romance, and the power of love to bridge any divide. Perfect for fans of British humour and queer romance, this debut novel delivers a story as timely as tomorrow’s headlines and as timeless as love itself.

The Paper Boys is a gay romantic comedy ideal for fans of Red, White and Royal Blue and Boyfriend Material.

See why readers love The Paper Boys:

“This was a riot. I loved both guys, I loved being introduced to the world of Brit journalism. The whole thing was a hoot. Found myself laughing out loud in fairly embarrassing places.” Author Chase Taylor Hackett on Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“This was INSANELY CUTE.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“This book made me very happy. It should become with the warning not to read in the public place though. I laughed out loud so many times that I can't count. Please, please, don't miss out on this one! It was like a ray of sunshine on my dark days and I'll be forever grateful for that.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“The Paper Boys is a must-read. Intelligent, delightfully gay, and fervently British. Sunny and Ludo are easy to fall in love with because they are passionate, relatable, and entirely flawed.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“The Paper Boys is sweet, clever and laugh-out-loud funny. If you like your rom-coms sweet, sassy, and really funny, with a large dollop of political shenanigans, you’ll love this.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“This book had the newsroom rivalry and instant chemistry of Cat Sebastian’s We Could Be So Good combined with the tea-snorting British hilarity of Alexis Hall’s Boyfriend Material, with a side of the political shenanigans of Jax Calder’s The Unlikely Heir. All of my favourite books rolled into one perfectly unique, incredibly British and impeccably written novel.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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