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The Proposal meets Red White and Royal Blue in this fake dating queer romance, following an aspiring young diplomat who hopes to land his dream job by hiring an actor to play his boyfriend.'Simply delicious, ferociously funny and deeply moving. Every single page made me laugh out loud' Daisy Buchanan, author of All Grown Up. Max has never had time for a relationship working in the high stakes world of international diplomacy. But when a high-profile ambassadorial position opens up in Athens, Max is discreetly advised that his single status isn't helping his chances. In this line of work, appearances matter, and Max's rival Quentin has an advantage in the form of his charming and accomplished girlfriend.Determined not to lose out, Max hires Hunter, a blunt but charismatic American actor, to play the perfect boyfriend. Hunter dazzles on the diplomatic circuit, but soon the charade takes on a life of its own. When visa complications force Max and Hunter to make their relationship official, they find themselves trapped in a marriage of convenience that is anything but convenient. There's only one thing that could make all this even more complicated - if Max and Hunter's feelings for each other start becoming real . . .International Relations is a fake dating to fake marriage romance filled with glamorous locations, sizzling chemistry, and a love story that will capture your heart.Tropes include:Fake datingMarriage of convenienceGrumpy x sunshine'What is a summer reading list without a romcom? . . . has all the romcom tropes we know and love, which makes it such a satisfying beach read' Irish News' . . . this romance is sure to leave your heart full and your cheeks hurting from the biggest smile!' Matthew Hubbard, critically acclaimed author of The Last Boyfriends Rules for Revenge' . . . swoon-worthy, hilarious and immersive . . . heartwarming moments with propulsive pacing and punchy dialogue' Robby Weber, author of Everything About You'Come for the fake dating and political drama, stay for the dangerously charming chemistry! . . . flirty, addictive, and so full of tension it practically hums off the page' Chip Pons, author of Winging It with You'Wickedly charming. Superbly sexy. Utterly delightful . . . A must read' Andie BurkePraise for Zac Hammett's debut novel, See You at the Finish Line'Officially brilliant. It had all my favourite romcom tropes, as well as being funny, clever and so epically readable. I loved everything about it and can't wait to see what Zac writes next' Lucy Vine, author of Hot Mess and Book Boyfriend'Filled to the brim with smart wit and delicious tension' Hannah Bonam-Young, USA Today Bestselling Author'Sexy, surprising and sharp-witted in all the best ways' Chad Beguelin, author of Showmance'I loved this book! A sizzling, funny and sweet read' Elizabeth Drummond, author of The Reunion and The House Sitter'A charming, sexy romcom with a relatably spiky short king and a himbo you'll fall in love with' PJ Ellis, author of We Could Be Heroes and Love & Other Scams

A SLOW-BURN ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS STEAMY ROMANCE FOR FANS OF THE HIT TV SERIES, HEATED RIVALRYTheir only path to victory is each other . . . George and Lucas can't stand each other - which makes it awkward being on the same Cambridge University rowing team. The uber-charming, womanising George got parachuted into Cambridge from America for his sporting prowess, despite his subpar grades, whereas Lucas worked for everything he's got - which sadly doesn't include a boyfriend. When George is told that this year he'll have to sit his exams fair and square, Lucas agrees to help him study - in exchange for help in wooing his crush, Amir.Together, they embark on a journey to seduce, cheat, and beat their way to the top. They face rivals within their own squad, cutthroat competitors at Oxford, and their own annoyance with each other. But as they get closer, they find that they actually make a great duo. Will Lucas and George help their rowing team beat their arch rivals in a centuries-old feud? Will George manage to pass his fiendishly hard exams? Will Lucas finally work up the courage to ask Amir out? And what will Lucas and George do when they realise that what they really want is each other - even if that means changing their lives forever.For readers of Red, White and Royal Blue and fans of Heated Rivalry, See You at the Finish Line is a LGBTQ+ romance with a love story that will warm your heart.Don't miss the next brilliant romance from Zac Hammett, International Relations. Coming 2026 - pre-order now. 'Zac Hammett is officially brilliant. It had all my favourite romcom tropes, as well as being funny, clever and so epically readable. I loved everything about it and can't wait to see what Zac writes next.' Lucy Vine, author of Hot Mess and Book Boyfriend'Filled to the brim with smart wit and delicious tension, See You at the Finish Line is a must read!" Hannah Bonam-Young, USA Today Bestselling Author'Sexy, surprising and sharp-witted in all the best ways. Once you cross the finish line, you might just be tempted to start all over again.' Chad Beguelin, author of Showmance'I loved this book! A sizzling, funny and sweet read . . . I was completely engrossed in George and Lucas's journey from enemies to lovers . . . A truly smashing romcom and I can't recommend it enough.' Elizabeth Drummond, author of The Reunion and The House Sitter'See You at the Finish Line is a charming, sexy romcom with a relatably spiky short king and a himbo you'll fall in love with. I raced through it (if you'll pardon the pun).' PJ Ellis, author of We Could Be Heroes and Love & Other Scams'If you thought the only thing Red, White and Royal Blue was missing was some strenuous activity, Zac Hammett's delicious debut is your new favourite romance - sharp wit and crackling sensuality, propelled forward in the competitive world of juicy Oxbridge rivalries.' Justinian Huang, author of Lucky Seed (and former Oxford exchange student)'A fast, fun and cinematic crowd-pleaser that had me smiling - and my heart racing - until the very last sentence!' Cale Dietrich, internationally bestselling author of The Rules of Royalty and co-author of If This Gets Out'Sparkles with romantic tension and humor. Somehow managing to be both hopeful and wry, this book is opposites-attract at its most rewarding. One of the best romances I've read in a long, long time!' Cara Bastone, author of Promise Me Sunshine'Equal parts riotous humor and delicious chemistry, See You at the Finish Line is a charmingly good time. From the page-turning slow-burn romance to the brilliant moments of self-discovery and self-confidence, George and Lucas's triumphant love story will have readers cheering until the very end.' Julian Winters, award winning author of I Think They Love You