International Relations

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 dating Marriage of convenience Grumpy 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 Burke Praise 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

Zac Hammett is an author of romantic comedies. His debut novel, See You At The Finish Line, was heralded as "a triumph" by Publishers Weekly and "unputdownable" by Kirkus Reviews. His second novel, International Relations, will follow in 2026. He has had an eclectic career as a writer, which includes co-writing the Gold-Certified Clean Bandit single "Baby", participating in the writers room for the Disney Plus series Rivals, and writing the acclaimed memoir A Class of Their Own: Adventures in Tutoring the Super-Rich. He grew up on the south coast of England, the second of four children to two teachers, and now lives in London. His favourite romantic comedy of all time is Notting Hill.