The Paper Boys - (The Brent Boys) by Dp Clarence (Paperback)

About the Book

"Sunny Miller's dream job on London's Fleet Street has become a nightmare. His boss at the Bulletin hates him, the sub-editors keep putting comedy headlines on his attempts at serious journalism, and he's just been scooped by that posh bellend from the Sentinel, Ludo Boche. Worst of all for this working-class boy from Leicester, the lads in London aren't willing to date a guy who writes for Britain's trashiest tabloid. Apparently, they have standards. Up the respectable end of Fleet Street, Ludo Boche is literally making headlines. He's the son of the editor and the heir to an establishment media dynasty, so his success is assured--if he can stop singing showtunes long enough to get any work done, that is. There's just one problem: everyone seems more interested in using his connections to get a job at the Sentinel than they are in dating him. Sunny and Ludo come from different worlds. They are talented, ambitious, and in fierce competition for the same big story. The last thing they should do is fall in love"--

Book Synopsis

Don't hold the front page. Hold the boy who wrote it.

In the cutthroat world of British political journalism, rivals Sunny Miller and Ludo Boche are about to discover that the biggest scoop of their careers might just be each other.

Sunny, a working-class reporter at the trashy tabloid The Bulletin, dreams of writing hard-hitting stories that change the world. Ludo, a privileged musical theatre fanatic turned journalist at the prestigious Sentinel, can't seem to enter a room without causing chaos. When an unexpected scoop lands in their laps at the same time, thrusting them into a web of political intrigue, these arch-nemeses find themselves reluctantly working together-and fighting an unexpected attraction.

From the bustling newsrooms of London to a questionable hotel on a remote Scottish island, Sunny and Ludo navigate class differences, family expectations, and their own prejudices. As they uncover corruption and confront their feelings, they'll learn that the story of a lifetime might just be their own.

Filled with razor-sharp wit, laugh-out-loud moments, and a cast of unforgettable characters, The Paper Boys is a heartwarming tale of rivalry, romance, and the power of love to bridge any divide. Perfect for fans of British humour and queer romance, this debut novel delivers a story as timely as tomorrow's headlines and as timeless as love itself.

The Paper Boys is a gay romantic comedy ideal for fans of Red, White and Royal Blue and Boyfriend Material.

Review Quotes

"What a gleeful romp! The Paper Boys has it all: tabloid scoundrels, secret plots, a villain or two, a steamy rivalry and a swoony romance. D.P. Clarence dishes the dirt on Fleet Street as only a former insider can, with a sharp tongue and a knowing wink. Can true love blossom in a world of fabricated scandals and weaponised gossip? It's a joy to find out."

Beejay Silcox, writer and critic