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Do Not Kiss Nicholas Prince

Eli’s love life’s a disaster, he’s still working at the same old cafe, and lives in the shadow of his Gran, whose bestselling novels have made her a local celebrity. But when Eli learns his most cherished book of hers is being adapted for film—starring wannabe actor Nicholas Prince—he snaps.

In a drunken rage, he creates an anonymous petition: Do Not Cast Nicholas Prince. But then Eli meets Nicholas, who’s handsome, talented and … infuriating.

When a fake-dating scheme thrusts them into the spotlight, Eli can’t tell what’s real and what’s for the camera. And with his secret threatening everything, falling for Nicholas could cost him more than his heart.

About Brandon Purves

Brandon Purves is from Berwick-upon-Tweed, the northernmost town in England, and studied Creative Writing at York St. John University. His debut novel, Do Not Kiss Nicholas Prince is the winner of the Penguin Michael Joseph (PMJ) Undiscovered Writers’ Prize. It is inspired by his year working at a ski resort in Canada and the beloved hometown café where he currently works.
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  • Imprint: Penguin
  • ISBN: 9780241792407
  • Length: 400 pages
  • Price: £4.99
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