Big Fan: An 831 Stories Romance (Volume 1)

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? Review: "If you're in a book rut, pick this up. It's steamy, just under 180 pages, and reads like TV." * Skimm * "Big Fan serves up political intrigue with a side of spine-tingling romance." * Vogue * 831 Stories: "The finest smut to the thirsting masses, with merch to match." * Vanity Fair * "Earnest and thoughtful, this romance highlights a woman's brave decision to love again." * Kirkus Reviews * Author Biography: Alexandra Romanoff is a journalist, a cultural critic, and the author of three novels (under Zan Romanoff), most recently LOOK, which O: The Oprah Magazine called "one of the LGBTQ books that will change the literary landscape." She also co-hosts the podcast On the Bleachers, which examines the intersection of sports and pop culture. Her favorite member of One Direction is Louis Tomlinson. She lives and writes in L.A.