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SUPERS IN THE CITY

AN INSTANT TOP 9 USA TODAY BESTSELLER!!!

 

Published by Montlake, the romance imprint of Amazon Publishing, All Superheroes Need PR kicks of my first traditionally published series and was an instant USA Today bestseller thanks to you and the indie bookstores stocking my book!

 

Book 1 in what I anticipate to be a 3-book series, Supers in the City will follow superhuman beings who crash landed on earth with no memories of their past as they are converted into two competing brands – heroes and villains. With a monster twist, readers can expect a clash of genres in this hate to love, fake dating, forced proximity contemporary monster romantasy series! 

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All Superheroes

Need PR

NO. 9 ON THE USA TODAY BESTSELLER LIST! He's a villain looking for a hero rebrand. She's the marketing genius who can make it happen in this fantastical romantic comedy. Over two decades ago, forty-eight young, gifted superheroes fell to Earth and were eventually marketed as opposing brands: heroes and villains. Now, one exceptionally gruff bad guy is looking to hop teams. Hello, PR director Vanessa Theriot. His real name is Roland Casteel a.k.a. the Pyro. First, swap that with the less incinerating the Wyvern. Next, put him in spandex to highlight that near-godlike body. Finally, give that hero in training a heroine--if Vanessa will play the part in a pretend romance guaranteed to make the city swoon. She's game. As shy as Vanessa is, it's her job to be Roland's very own Lois Lane. Who knew that fake dating would change their worlds? But falling head over heels for real makes for a dangerous shift in the narrative. A monstrous supervillain is bringing out Roland's bad side again. This time, it's to save a woman who, against all the odds, is becoming the human love of his superhero life.

PRAISE & REVIEWS

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"Finally my God! Elizabeth Stephens is the blerd of my dreams!! This novel is a fizzy, fast-talking takedown of celebrity culture, fandom, and the fine print of heroism—with enough heat to melt vibranium. Stephens delivers an absolutely swoony, steamy love letter to the power of reinvention.” – Nikki Payne, Author of Pride and Protest "The book we need, the writer we need, the hero we need, the new series we absolutely need! All Superheroes Need PR is unique, and fantastical, and funny, and so sexy it's absolutely on fire! It brought me places where I desperately needed to go, it gave me everything I wanted and more, and it healed the part of me that has been sad since the Beast turned into a human. I want a million more novels set in this universe! Elizabeth Stephens is a jaw dropping talent, and I’m in awe of her mind!!” – Ali Hazelwood, NYT Bestselling Author “You are NOT PREPARED for Roland and Vanessa. Bro sees her and is like 'I am obsessed and MAD about it, but also what if I kidnapped you? Oh, that's not socially acceptable? I GUESS I'll contractually bind you to be Lois Lane to my (grouchy, flame-filled, violent) Superman! Also I'll call you my WIFE, REAL FAST.' I LOVED THIS BOOK!” – Katee Robert, NYT Bestselling Author “Awkward charm and unhinged possessiveness is a marriage built to last and no couple does it better than Roland and Vanessa in All Superheroes Need PR.” – Natalie Ashee, Author of Sucker "What a fun fun book! I’m so excited to read more in this series. Superhero romances exist but it’s a painfully underserved genre and this was such a fun idea. Great world building too that reminded me a bit of the Boys with superheroes almost being celebrities. Also so great to see diversity and non white leads. Will definitely be picking up this author's next book!!!" – Kimberly Lemming, USA Today Bestselling Author "I’m obsessed. All Superheroes Need PR was the perfect blend of contemporary and paranormal romance, and it made for a fun and refreshingly original read. This book has it all–intense action, humor, and a scorching romance (pun only a little intended). A must read!" – Laura Thalassa, USA Today Bestselling Author “Elizabeth Stephens did her big one with this delightful romp where she turns fake dating on its head with a villain who decides he’d rather be a good guy and the PR professional tasked with changing his image. This book is one of my favorite reads of the year! It has adventure and romance, all wrapped up in a spicy package. This page turner will have you giggling and swooning with every page. Stephens doesn’t hold back on the charm or the angst as Roland aka the Wyvern and Vanessa find their way to Happy Every After. I loved this book!” Kenya Goree-Bell, Amazon Bestselling Author “Best book of the summer, hands down.” Nisha Sharma, Author of Dating Dr. Dil “A deftly crafted and imaginative blending of fantasy, romance, and humor, "All Superheroes Need PR" is an original and fun read from cover to cover. Author Elizabeth Stephens showcases a genuine flair for the kind of distinctive and engaging storytelling style that is aptly suited to engaging her reader's enthusiastic attention with distinctive characters and surprise laden plot twists.” Midwest Book Review “This delightfully quirky enemies to lovers romance made me grin from ear to ear. I was utterly charmed watching Vanessa’s adorable clumsiness turn ex-villain Pyro into her personal hero.” Kami Tei, Amazon Editor

TRIGGER WARNINGS

FMC with anxiety and panic attacks, discussion of past child abuse, discussion of semi-fatal historic snow accident, descriptive injuries of FMC, graphic depictions of battle between heroes and villains, kidnapping of FMC and of side characters.

All Superheroes Need Photo-Ops

A swooning photographer and a double-crossing superhero come together with electrifying chemistry in an out-of-this-world romantic comedy by the author of All Superheroes Need PR. From the moment forty-eight alien superheroes crash-landed on Earth, photographer Monika Neumann had a favorite. She’s been crushing on the literally electrifying Taranis ever since she saw the cutie crawling out of his pod. Unfortunately, his popularity isn’t exactly crackling these days. He could use an image boost. Monika is in. One right photo op and she’ll put her ridiculously hot lightning-bolt-wielding hero back in the public’s favor. The best part is, the mission will bring her closer to Taranis. She’s already looking forward to the sparks. Monika never imagined there’d be a worst part: an accidental recording that reveals Taranis could be more villain than hero. In fact, her pretty golden boy can get kind of ugly. Going all 007 and spying on Taranis isn’t the adventure in romance and derring-do she expected. Can she trust him? Doubtful. Can she resist him? No way. Is she ready to risk everything on a shimmering Champion with the power to zap her heart in two? Well, yeah.

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TRIGGER WARNINGS

MMC with narcissistic tendencies, FMC with PTSD and has a descriptive episode, MMC initially displays threatening behavior towards FMC, kidnapping of important side characters, side characters eaten by rats (chapter 4), graphic depictions of battle between heroes and villains, depictions of torture

Shop Indie Booksellers

This list is manually curated so stock may vary.

 

Please also email estephensPA@gmail.com if you have spotted Supers in the wild anywhere not listed below, OR if you are a bookseller looking to get stock, signed copies, or art.

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ALASKA

Beauty and the Book - signed, with art

CALIFORNIA

Heartbound Book Shop - signed, with art
Knotty Novels Bookstore / Capital Books - signed, with art

Meet Cute Bookshop - signed, with art, ships
Mysterious Galaxy - ships

The Fleuria - signed, with art, ships
The Ripped Bodice - ships

CONNECTICUT
Montgomery & Taggert - with art

DC
Loyalty Books - ships


FLORIDA

Steamy Lit Tampa - signed, with art, ships

The New Romantics - signed, with art, ships

GEORGIA

The Ravished Reader - signed, with art, ships

ILLINOIS

Pink Couch Books - signed, with art

IOWA

Dog-Eared Books - signed, with art, ships

KENTUCKY

A Novel Romance - signed, with art

MASSACHUSETTS
Lovestruck Books and Cafe - ships
Porter Square Books - ships

 

MARYLAND

Romance-Landia Bookstore - with art

The Ivy Bookshop - ships

MICHIGAN

Pages & Grapes - signed, with art

MINNESOTA

Tropes and Trifles - signed, with art
 

MISSOURI

Left Bank Books - ships

 

NEBRASKA

Sower Books - ships

 

NEW JERSEY

Kiss & Tale


NEW YORK
Burn Bright Bookshop - ships
The Ripped Bodice - ships

OHIO

Flame and Fable Books - signed, with art

OKLAHOMA

Love Stories - signed, with art

OREGON

Grand Gesture - ships

PENNSYLVANIA

Mavey Books - ships

The Doylestown Bookshop - ships
The Gilded Prose - signed, with art

 

RHODE ISLAND

Heartleaf Books - ships

 

SOUTH CAROLINA

Turning Page Bookshop - ships

TENNESSEE

Mis Amores - signed, with art, ships

Parnassus Books

TEXAS

Flutter - signed, with art
Seven and One Books - signed, with art
The Plot Twist - signed, with art, ships

 

VIRGINIA

Fountain Bookstore - ships
Novel Grounds - signed, with art


WASHINGTON
Ada’s Technical Books & Café - ships
Beguiled Books - signed, with art
Brick & Mortar Books - ships
Hardcovers - ships
Island Books
Queen Anne Book Company - ships
Secret Garden Books - ships
The Love Letter Bookstore - signed, with art, ships
The Yakima Book Co. - signed, with art & nsfw print, ships
Third Place Books - ships
Village Books - ships

 

WISCONSIN

The Well Red Damsel - with art
Thirst Books

CANADA, Alberta

Slow Burn Bookshop - signed, with art, ships

UNITED KINGDOM

Book Lovers Bookshop - signed, with art, ships

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Cover design by Elizabeth Turner Stokes www.estokescreative.com

Character Artwork for prints by Neothenine Art @neothenine.art

NSFW art prints by fremuard @fremuard

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