THE BUILD-A-BOYFRIEND PROJECT

Eli Francis is stuck. Stuck in an assistant position at Vent when he should be a writer. Stuck with a boss who dangles a promotion but would rather he just fetch the coffee. Stuck working alongside the ex who has had no trouble moving up at work...or moving on.

When Eli's roommates push him to date so he can get over his ex once and for all, they set him up with Peter Park. Tall, handsome, and unbelievably awkward. The date is a complete disaster, and further proof to Eli that love isn't for him. But when his boss overhears Eli recounting the catastrophic night, he suggests teaching Peter to be a better boyfriend through a series of simulated dates so he can write an article about it. It's not exactly the piece Eli's journalism degree trained him for, but maybe if his boss thinks he's playing along it will be an opportunity to get the promotion he deserves and publish something he can actually stand to put his name on. And Peter is game to be the subject of an article...though Eli hasn't been entirely forthcoming about the topic. But the more time Eli spends with Peter, the closer they become, and the lines between what's real and what's fake begin to blur. Before long Eli has to figure out if the career he's worked so hard on is worth losing what he's found by accident. Perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood and Casey McQuiston, award-winning and bestselling YA author Mason Deaver's THE BUILD-A-BOYFRIEND PROJECT is an adult romcom debut full of charm, humor, and the most adorably awkward hero you can possibly imagine.