Alexandra Romanoff

A political strategist, tainted by a scandalous ex, finds an unexpected career detour when her teenage boy band crush offers a second chance at the spotlight…and maybe something more.

The debut book from 831 Stories, a modern romantic fiction company that prioritizes pleasure reading and the genre’s enthusiastic fans.

"It sparkles with wit—pair it with a good glass of prosecco and prepare to get lost in this smart, sexy novel." —Elissa Sussman, bestselling author of Once More with Feeling and Funny You Should Ask

Maya was a rising star in the political world until her ex-husband’s high-profile sex scandal nearly derailed her career. Landing a gubernatorial candidate is the fresh start she desperately needs – a chance to focus on meaningful work and leave the drama behind.

But then an email from her past sends her world spinning: Charlie, former lead singer of Mischief, the boy band that fueled her teenage obsession, is staging a solo comeback and wants Maya’s help to make it happen. Turns out, she likes the grown-up Charlie and his genuine engagement with the world.

Maya’s not about to ditch her political ambitions for a teenage crush, but if she can leverage Charlie to draw attention to the policies she cares about, shouldn’t she give it a try?

An 831 Stories Romance

Big Fan

Cassidy is done moving through her life as the headline-making other woman. She’s paid for what she did as a young campaign intern in spades.

After five years of working on anti-bullying initiatives in D.C., she returns to her hometown, Berkeley, to recalibrate—and she quickly falls into bed with her high-school nemesis Leon, the slacker to her try-hard. It’s just a one-night thing. That is, until they both find themselves helping their mutual friend Willa open her new ceramics studio and Cassidy sees Leon in a new light. If everyone’s misjudged her, is there a chance she’s underestimated him, too?

Square Waves

From 831 Stories, the highly anticipated next book in the Big Fan series by Alexandra Romanoff, an enemies-to-lovers romance in which tabloid fodder mixes with a long-brewing rivalry. Cassidy is done moving through her life as the headline-making other woman. She's paid for what she did as a young campaign intern in spades. After five years of working on anti-bullying initiatives in D.C., she returns to her hometown, Berkeley, to recalibrate--and she quickly falls into bed with her high-school nemesis Leon, the slacker to her try-hard. It's just a one-night thing. That is, until they both find themselves helping their mutual friend Willa open her new ceramics studio and Cassidy sees Leon in a new light. If everyone's misjudged her, is there a chance she's underestimated him, too? 831 Stories is a modern romantic fiction company that prioritizes pleasure reading and celebrates the genre's joyful, enthusiastic fans.

A Modern Romance

Justice for Cassidy

A political strategist, tainted by a scandalous ex, finds an unexpected career detour when her teenage boy band crush offers a second chance at the spotlight…and maybe something more. The first book in The Big Fan series by Alexandra Romanoff. "Highbrow/Brilliant." —New York Magazine "Big Fan serves up political intrigue with a side of spine-tingling romance." —Vogue "Romanoff writes with a crisp, clear voice, one that is skilled at indicting the sexism of the very notion of scandal while also delivering a steamy romance." — EW One of Bustle's Best New Books of Fall 2024 "It sparkles with wit—pair it with a good glass of prosecco and prepare to get lost in this smart, sexy novel." —Elissa Sussman, bestselling author of Once More with Feeling and Funny You Should Ask The debut book from 831 Stories, a modern romantic fiction company that prioritizes pleasure reading and the genre’s enthusiastic fans. Maya was a rising star in the political world until her ex-husband’s high-profile sex scandal nearly derailed her career. Landing a gubernatorial candidate is the fresh start she desperately needs – a chance to focus on meaningful work and leave the drama behind. But then an email from her past sends her world spinning: Charlie, former lead singer of Mischief, the boy band that fueled her teenage obsession, is staging a solo comeback and wants Maya’s help to make it happen. Turns out, she likes the grown-up Charlie and his genuine engagement with the world. Maya’s not about to ditch her political ambitions for a teenage crush, but if she can leverage Charlie to draw attention to the policies she cares about, shouldn’t she give it a try? **This ebook contains an exclusive bonus chapter of Hardly Strangers by A.C. Robinson | 831 Stories

In the third book in the Big Fan series, love comes for Mischief band member Ramsey, a reformed rake. This is Maggie’s first real vacation in years. She’s checking into a tucked-away Vermont enclave that lists its lack of TVs as an amenity, and for once, she isn’t going to compulsively respond to work emails or drive back early to take on a last-minute florist job. All she wants is time to herself. But what she gets is a run-in with Ramsey, a notoriously hard-partying pop star who retreated to the woods as part of his recovery and is now spiraling about his own life in the aftermath of his best friend’s wedding. Are these two providing much-needed distraction to one another—or a disruption to each of their carefully mapped out plans for introspection?

Vacation Self

A.C. Robinson

Upasna Barath

Read for Pleasure: Three Romance Novellas from 831 Stories Dive into a collection that celebrates romance in all its sexy, exhilarating, and sometimes messy forms. These three captivating novellas from 831 Stories bring smart writing, sophisticated characters, and steamy plots to the forefront. Whether it’s navigating political intrigue alongside pop stardom, having a life-changing encounter with an electrifying stranger over the course of a single night, or finding connection in the chaos of New York City’s creative scene, this omnibus edition promises to charm and delight. BIG FAN A political strategist, recovering from her ex-husband’s high-profile sex scandal that nearly derailed her career, hears from an unexpected figure from her past: her teenage boy band crush. Torn between ambition and the allure of realizing a long-running fantasy, she must decide if she can risk revisiting the spotlight.. “Big Fan serves up political intrigue with a side of spine-tingling romance.” — Vogue “It sparkles with wit—pair it with a good glass of prosecco and prepare to get lost in this smart, sexy novel.” — Elissa Sussman, bestselling author of Once More with Feeling and Funny You Should Ask HARDLY STRANGERS When Shera’s night takes an unexpected turn with the mischievous frontman of an Irish punk band, sparks fly and hearts collide in ways she never could have imagined. Over a single unforgettable evening, she must figure out if she can let down her guard without letting go of herself. “Fresh, hot, and really f*cking fun. A vibrant portrait of what it’s like to be young and pursuing a relationship in Los Angeles—or anywhere.” —Katrina Leno, author of Everything All at Once and Summer of Salt “This is the exact sort of romance novel I've been looking for: one that hinges on two adults who are messy and a little sloppy but evolving and trying to be better—but keyword: adults..” —Allison P. Davis, features writer for New York magazine COMEDIC TIMING Moving to New York City was supposed to be Naina’s fresh start, but the city doesn’t exactly embrace her with open arms, and it’s not until she meets an aspiring filmmaker and potential collaborator that she starts to feel at home. But is this a professional connection or a romantic one? And does being open to something more with him mean compromising her sexual identity and ambitions? "I’ve never read a story that so deftly captures the beauty and overwhelm of expansive attraction." —Haley Jakobson, author of Old Enough, a NYT Editors' Choice “A raw depiction of romance and friendship, featuring all the complexity of navigating sex and love as a bi woman.” —Kate Goldbeck, author of You, Again

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