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Stranger Than Fan Fiction: A friends to lovers, hidden identity, epistolary romcom (Unlucky in Love Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Piper Sheldon (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 882 ratings

Rule number one of former child stardom - never search yourself online in the midst of a pity party because you'll inevitably do something stupid.

Case in point, me falling for a writer on a different continent who has no idea that I'm the star of her fictional fantasies.

I can’t stop thinking about Kate Dubois even as we talk every day. I should have told her the truth of who I was before things got this far. In my defense, celebrity comes with a lot of baggage and it is nice to be seen (figuratively) for who I really am.

Now, I have a chance to actually meet her in person and there’s no way I can pass that up.

Just one harmless look at the woman who has changed my life and I can go back to hiding in English countryside obscurity.

What’s the worst that could happen?

Stranger Than Fan Fiction, is a full-length romantic comedy, can be read as a standalone, and is the first book in the Unlucky in Love Series.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09XRFV6NH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Querque Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 21, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.8 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
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  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Unlucky in Love
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Piper Sheldon writes Contemporary Romance and Paranormal Romance. Her books are a little funny, a lotta romantic, and with just a little twist of something more. She lives with her husband, daughter, and elderly dog at home in the desert Southwest. She finds writing bios in the third person an extreme sport of awkwardness.

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Customers enjoy this fun rom-com, praising its fantastic banter and clever dialogue. The book features a charming narrative and wonderful characters, with one customer highlighting the hilarious email exchanges. Customers appreciate the emotional depth, with one noting it has all the feels, while another describes it as a lovely slow burn romance. The book receives positive feedback for its creativity, with one customer describing it as wonderfully original.

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25 customers mention "Enjoyment"25 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and completely engaging, with one customer particularly praising its fantastic banter.

"I really enjoyed this book and wish I had read it sooner...." Read more

"...protagonist's struggle with fame and anonymity is both relatable and engaging, while his connection with Kate Dubois is heartwarming and authentic...." Read more

"...The setup of them not meeting is very interesting and fun...." Read more

"...The story is witty and entertaining. This is probably one of my favorites so far...." Read more

18 customers mention "Storyline"18 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, describing it as a charming narrative with an intriguing premise and great plotline.

"...Not so in this wonderful novel. Piper Sheldon has written a cracker of a story!..." Read more

"I mean this was a really FUN book. It’s such a unique premise with a jaded former famous actor struggling with his addictions and past connects with..." Read more

"...The charming narrative and clever dialogue make for an enjoyable read, despite some predictable moments and a few aspects that I wish were evolved a..." Read more

"Interesting book. This was a different read than I normally do. Love the email interactions and how the characters handled meeting in person." Read more

12 customers mention "Character development"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book.

"...Piper Sheldon has written a cracker of a story! Amazing character, development and depth, and funny, comedic moments and swoon-worthy romance...." Read more

"...I loved the letters and characters. It just seemed rushed in some aspects and had a few loose ends I wanted more tied up...." Read more

"...Love the email interactions and how the characters handled meeting in person." Read more

"...We get great introductions to the two main characters that had me instantly cackling and highlighting funny text...." Read more

12 customers mention "Humor"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, particularly noting the perfectly on-point snark and clever dialogue, with one customer highlighting the hilarious email exchanges.

"...Amazing character, development and depth, and funny, comedic moments and swoon-worthy romance. A bit of spice is the cherry on top...." Read more

"...It was the perfect mix of humour, heat, and friendship. I look forward to the rest of the series." Read more

"...This was a delightful and witty novel that explored the unexpected romance between a former child star and a writer who has no idea he's the subject..." Read more

"...to the two main characters that had me instantly cackling and highlighting funny text...." Read more

12 customers mention "Romance"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, particularly the epistolary style, with one customer describing it as a lovely slow burn.

"Loved this book. Thoughtful, funny, romantic and kind look at the world of fan fiction...." Read more

"...development and depth, and funny, comedic moments and swoon-worthy romance. A bit of spice is the cherry on top...." Read more

"Honestly, this was such a unique background to a romance and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment...." Read more

"For the most part this was a very fun read, and a nice rest from some romance books that are too over the top...." Read more

11 customers mention "Creativity"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the creativity of the book, with one describing it as wonderfully original, while another compares it to a beautiful watering can to a flower.

"So cute and fun!..." Read more

"...This one felt very fresh and unique, which is something I most appreciate about Piper's writing...." Read more

"...It was a beautiful watering can to a flower. I loved their chemistry and they just clicked...." Read more

"...Add in a sweetheart, witty, beautiful, insecure heroine, and it was perfect...." Read more

4 customers mention "Emotional depth"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, finding it heartwarming, relatable, and comforting.

"...The protagonist's struggle with fame and anonymity is both relatable and engaging, while his connection with Kate Dubois is heartwarming and..." Read more

"This book has all the feels! There was much laughter, many sighs, loads of swooning, and just utter joy as I read this book...." Read more

"...While this story is romcom, there are SO MANY layers. So much emotional depth, character development, and very real (and relatable) issues...." Read more

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I take my 6 star reviews very seriously. I have very few so far. But let me tell you, Piper can write a 6 star book. Stranger Than Fan Fiction is about a child star turn (hot) adult that is overcoming an addiction & essentially never leaves his home. He adopts some cute chickens and looks himself up online (best mistake ever). He finds Kate, who writes fan fiction about his show, but as if the characters were adults. (If you’ve ever read fan fiction, then you know. Back in my day, it was of course fan fiction about NSYNC. Not shocked I now read smut). ANYWAYS… He ends up emailing her and they exchange emails for *TWO* years and the entire time, she doesn’t know he’s the real REAL Charlie she grew up idolizing. They finally get to meet in LA for a reunion show in which they ask Kate to host and interview the casts. Of course, she eventually figures outs it’s the real REAL Charlie. The 3rd act breakup broke me but thankfully didn’t last long. The entire book was swoony but not overly swoony. You really got to see their relationship grow over emails. He finally got his hot head out of his arse (he’s British, okay?) and won her back, with the help of his cast mates.
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  • B Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars excellent celebrity romance!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Firstly, I don’t think that there are enough celebrity romances written. So whenever I come across one, I pounce on it. Inevitably, I’m left with a sort of unsatisfied feeling. Not so in this wonderful novel. Piper Sheldon has written a cracker of a story! Amazing character, development and depth, and funny, comedic moments and swoon-worthy romance. A bit of spice is the cherry on top. Extremely well written and super engaging. I’m looking forward to reading the others in this series.
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  • Blondebell
    4.0 out of 5 stars So cute and fun!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2025
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    I mean this was a really FUN book. It’s such a unique premise with a jaded former famous actor struggling with his addictions and past connects with a fanfic writer and they form a friendship online. I tend to LOVE epistolary never met in person romances. I love the angst of them figuring out who the other is. And I did love this one. It was very good in some aspects but the writing had some strange typos (simple ones don’t bother me but I mean they confused who was speaking at times etc) and needed to have a bit more polishing to lend the story more depth. I loved the letters and characters. It just seemed rushed in some aspects and had a few loose ends I wanted more tied up. Slight tiny spoiler: I also didn’t like at all how when they did figure out who the other was there wasn’t a convo or revelation really before they whisked her off to a club and then proceeded to have a dark corner introduction to their physical relationship. In public. Without really discussing their history or really even having a kiss first. It felt so out of left field. And rushed. And unlike the characters at all. Later in the night Charlie reverts back to his character but that whole segment just didn’t fit to me.
    Otherwise I really liked it. Charlie was fun with his British estate full of sadness chickens and cranky housekeeper and cheeky humor.
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  • twenty one pilots fan mom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Going into my permanent “Saves” collection
    Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2023
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    There’s one topic/tw I missed in the blurb and other reviews. This book contains a relationship with a verbally abusive partner. (Mild spoiler: it ends without violence.)

    We get great introductions to the two main characters that had me instantly cackling and highlighting funny text.

    I don’t think I’ve ever highlighted so many words in pink (my color code for humor highlights). It’s usually blue (thoughtful, romantic wording) or yellow (typo).

    You know how you scour the romantic comedy genre and rarely find an actual FUNNY romcom? This is one of the rare ones. If you don’t laugh at the scenes with Agata and the chickens, well, I don’t know what that means but be concerned.

    In Charlie, we have a somewhat broken, soft-hearted, lonely-loner, lovable doofus with a hot bod but few social skills. His life is his chicken children, running/hiding from Polish housekeeper Agata, and emailing Kate. Intriguing, right? I love his lifestyle frankly. I want an Agata.

    Kate is witty, sarcastic, open, honest, nurturing, but a people-pleaser. This gets her into a toxic relationship that had me growling at my phone. It’s an accurate portrayal of the gradual nature of abuse where it happens over time and you grow accustomed to being treated like you’re not good enough. She’s with him way too long, but the breakup timing was also perfect. It fit the storyline, not my timeline, iykwim.

    I normally do not read slow burns, but this one was a rare exception that I’m so glad I made. The relationship and evolution of each character was more rewarding and more fleshed out (pun not intended but it’s staying in here!) than the steaminess, which is not something I see in most books.

    This couple warmed my heart, broke it, warmed it again, and burst all my cold little atrial icicles that formed from reading bad books. I’m going to immediately reread it, which I only do about once a year. And I read A LOT of books. Seriously, this one’s a rare gem. Read it!
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  • Kera
    3.0 out of 5 stars Okay Read
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2023
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This book was okay. It felt like a lot of build up for them to finally get together at the 60% mark and then a lot of unnecessary drama and miscommunication. I liked Kate as an MC but Charlie was kind of obnoxious.

    Overall, I did enjoy this book and would recommend it.
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  • kailesbooks
    4.0 out of 5 stars Like Nothing I’ve Read Before!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Honestly, this was such a unique background to a romance and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment. This was a delightful and witty novel that explored the unexpected romance between a former child star and a writer who has no idea he's the subject of her fantasies. The protagonist's struggle with fame and anonymity is both relatable and engaging, while his connection with Kate Dubois is heartwarming and authentic. The charming narrative and clever dialogue make for an enjoyable read, despite some predictable moments and a few aspects that I wish were evolved a bit more than they were. A solid 4-star book that id definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys a good romcom!
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  • Jen M
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of Piper's Best!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2022
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I've been pretty unfocused lately and have been largely unable to read anything that isn't an audiobook. I just haven't had the focus to stick with it. This story was so fun and engaging though that it managed to be the exception. It truly may be the only actual book I've managed to read in the last 30 days.

    I loved everything about this book! Once I really started reading I just couldn't stop! The humor and snark were perfectly on point and the story and characters both were very well developed. I loved Kate and Charlie, but the side characters were great too. I especially loved Agata and the chickens, but also can't wait to read Emma and Harrison's stories.

    I haven't read a lot of epistolary romance, but this makes me want to seek it out. Thanks to Piper and a few others, I dove into Dramione fan-fic a few months back, so that element of this story was especially enjoyable for me. I could see so much influence from that whole world in this book and I just loved it.

    This one felt very fresh and unique, which is something I most appreciate about Piper's writing. Even within a series, each story has its own unique voice.

    If you're a fan of fan-fic, friends to lovers, epistolary romance, or just fun rom-coms, check this one out!
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    Jen M
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    One of Piper's Best!

    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2022
    I've been pretty unfocused lately and have been largely unable to read anything that isn't an audiobook. I just haven't had the focus to stick with it. This story was so fun and engaging though that it managed to be the exception. It truly may be the only actual book I've managed to read in the last 30 days.

    I loved everything about this book! Once I really started reading I just couldn't stop! The humor and snark were perfectly on point and the story and characters both were very well developed. I loved Kate and Charlie, but the side characters were great too. I especially loved Agata and the chickens, but also can't wait to read Emma and Harrison's stories.

    I haven't read a lot of epistolary romance, but this makes me want to seek it out. Thanks to Piper and a few others, I dove into Dramione fan-fic a few months back, so that element of this story was especially enjoyable for me. I could see so much influence from that whole world in this book and I just loved it.

    This one felt very fresh and unique, which is something I most appreciate about Piper's writing. Even within a series, each story has its own unique voice.

    If you're a fan of fan-fic, friends to lovers, epistolary romance, or just fun rom-coms, check this one out!
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  • Karine
    5.0 out of 5 stars It's a book about a fanfiction author.
    Reviewed in France on July 17, 2022
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    How much more great could it get? Well, add an actor of said fiction, email friendship, shenanigans, some chickens and another two characters you can't wait to read about and you have this very good romance that's going to stay in your heart long after the final episode!
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  • Luisa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in Italy on December 19, 2022
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    I wasn’t totally sure when I got into this book of what to expect as it is the first one I read from this author, but it definitely won’t be the last! I fell in love with Charlie and Kate from their first email and was just sucked into their love-story so deep I was up at one in the morning reading about them and not regretting it one bit when I walked into work sleep deprived for several days in a row.
    I just loved everything from the characters, to their background to their development. They were funny, adorable, stubborn and real in their struggles and emotions. I feel like I’ve known Charlie, Emma and Harrison my whole life and after meeting Kate and Agata and the chickens I want to go to England and spend time at the Vicarage all together!
    Now I don’t know what I’ll do waiting for Emma and Wesley until march 2023!
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  • C. Malcolm
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book
    Reviewed in Canada on July 6, 2023
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    I absolutely adored this book. I laughed, I cried and I fell in love with every character. Loved the buildup and depth between Charlie and Kate. Read this book!!!
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  • readingmy.library
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
    Reviewed in Australia on January 8, 2024
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    This book was such a treat! I very much enjoyed the British humour and loved the concept of a fan fiction author (unknowingly) connecting with the actor she writes about. It was sweet and heartfelt and probably will be in my top 10 for the year :)
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  • Wildflower_Read
    5.0 out of 5 stars Charming
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 28, 2024
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    This was a beautiful wee read that made me laugh, swoon, want to throat punch a character and make me want to raise some chickens!

    Kate and Charlie's story is funny, entertaining and will leave you wanting the next in the series before you're even finished this one! A must read if you're in need of a giggle and gooey feels.
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