We Could Be Heroes by PJ Ellis [Book] The unmissable new love story for summer 2025: a joyous, emotional and funny split-timeline LGBTQ+ romance

'Outrageously fun … beautifully human' NICOLAS DIDOMIZIO

'You'll be hard-pressed to find a better romance novel' BUZZFEED

'Funny and romantic and hot as hell' SOPHIE IRWIN

'A total delight' CAT SEBASTIAN

‘One of those everything books: you laugh, you cry’ NEW YORK TIMES

BIRMINGHAM, Present Day.

When American actor Patrick arrives in England, finding love is the last thing on his mind. Starring in a blockbuster superhero movie, he’s on a strict filming schedule, which does not include coming out as gay. But when Patrick meets Will – a local bookseller and drag performer, whose charm is impossible to resist – the temptation for a secret romance has never felt stronger.

NEW YORK, 1949.

Comic-book artists Charles and Iris aren’t like other married couples. They too are harbouring secrets of a dangerous nature. But together, they are creating a new kind of hero – one who is destined to bring Patrick and Will together… and might just change the world.

Super fans of We Could Be Heroes say:

‘I ADORED it. This book warmed my cold little heart so much. I loved the characters – everyone was so full of life. Ultimately, a really uplifting, hopeful, beautiful love story

that's so badly needed in the world today’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘

It had me kicking my feet and giggling … PJ Ellis has an outrageously charming writing style … A lovely, lovely book that I will be pressing into the hands of anyone and everyone. I just adored it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘

This book is a joy. I raced through it … Perfect for people who enjoyed Boyfriend Material’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Who wouldn't love this … Will's sassiness had me laughing out loud … This is a book I will reread and keep recommending’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘An excellently fun gay rom-com with a great cast of characters that jumped off the page’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐