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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’

‘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 Paste’s Most Anticipated Romances of 2023

Publisher Review

‘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