A fun workplace romance that includes fake dating and one bed? Yes please. I absolutely adored Vanessa and Roland. Roland wants a rebrand and Vanessa is the PR agent who can make that happen, but when he meets her, he starts to change--literally.

I was given an ARC for this book and here’s my honest review: it was great! I thoroughly enjoyed the world building and the diversity of the characters. The spice definitely was spicy which I enjoyed. This was the first monster romantasy and it did not disappoint. I loved the FMC and her family. The love that was displayed throughout the book for her was truly magnificent. The MMC, Roland, did not play when it came to Vanessa. He was on his “touch her or breathe her air and die”. I did enjoy the way I could visualize a lot of the scenes with how thorough things were written. Only thing i wasn’t a fan of was listening to the narrators do the opposite characters voices during the dual scenes. All in all, I will definitely get a copy to read cause this book was great!

Totally Captivating!!

Honestly, at first I wasn’t sure what I had gotten myself into. Quickly I was pulled into the story, the romance, the whole superhero vibe. Smart, sexy, original, humorous, and so many positive adjectives I was thoroughly pulled in and found myself 100% entertained.

Good guys, bad guys, influence, family, chosen family, PR and so much more! Nicknames, romance, protectiveness and a connection that cannot be broken.

I read and listened to this story - I must say the audio was especially wonderful.

***** I am voluntarily leaving my honest review of this book *****

This plot had a lot of potential but fell flat in the areas that it needed it (character development, yearning, world-building, etc.). I'm not sure if the plan is to continue this series with other characters to further the plot, but I was left with a lot of plot/character holes. There was also a lot of repetitive dialogue that almost had me DNFing the book, but I stuck it out when it finally stopped.
Dara Brown and Sean Bassett narrate. Sean Bassett has one of those deep voices that makes your brain hum. There is an extremely diverse cast of characters, which made me happy.

This book was so freaking cute! Ugh! First off, the narrators are FANTASTIC. I felt absolutely immersed listening to this audiobook. And the male narrator 😮‍💨😮‍💨 so delicious! I liked the characters. The FMC was relatable and sweet, but had some sass to her. I did get a little annoyed in the beginning for a bit with the constant reminders of how "clumsy" and "nervous" she was all the time. I do understand the anxiety rep. But it got a bit repetitive. The romance was delightful. I loved how utterly feral the MMC was. He was just instantly like "MINE". I kept picturing the seagulls from finding Nemo 🤣

All in all, fabulous book. I had a great time and absolutely swooned! Thanks so much for the ALC!

The audiobook edition of All Superheroes Need PR is fantastic. It was performed by dual narrators who did a wonderful job of capturing the essence and depth of humanity within the beloved characters of Vanessa and Roland. This edition will please readers who are looking for an immersive experience in this story. The first time romance readers hear the voice of Roland the Pyro will be a treat as the narrator brings the almost villain to life with his alluring and sonorous vocal work. The romantic comedy is filled with heart and healing for the main characters which be become an instant favorite to the genre.

I was lucky to receive an advanced copy of the audiobook, so my review will be a two parter. One for the story, one for the audio.
First of all, it's a banger. I love how Elizabeth Stephens writes world building, it never feels info-dumpy but you get such a good idea of where the story is taking place. In this case, it's normal times except for one thing...some years ago 48 pods landed on earth from space. Inside were children with superhuman abilities. Since then, government agencies and private companies have sprouted to raise and monetize The 48, as they're called. There are the Champions and the Villains, though not every super being has chosen a side. Each representing company vies to bring the unsigned aboard.
Enter Vanessa, our FMC. She runs her own PR firm and is working on a proposal to sign one of the free agents to the Champions. She's super competent but has extreme social anxiety. Unfortunately, the free agent comes in and scares the sh*t out of her and says no deal. That free agent? Our MMC, Roland. His moral compass is shaky, he can create and control fire, and he is 100% obsessed with Vanessa. Something compels him towards her and some weird changes start happening leading to a greater mystery around The 48.
I love that the story had a complex plot outside the MC's relationship. Elizabeth Stephen's writing style of not just first person, but in-body descriptions make everything feel so amped up. No flowery metaphors here, you have a visceral knowledge of what's happening to each character when in their point of view. This was even more clear by listening to the audiobook. Each narrator was so convincing, it was an added level of entertainment to hear them perform. Dara Brown did the heavy lifting as most chapters were from Vanessa's point of view. She did a great job giving every character a subtle yet distinct voice so you never wondered who was speaking, but weren't distracted wondering, "What is that accent? Is this person randomly from Brooklyn??" which is a complaint I sometimes have about audiobooks. Sean Bassett just might have the deepest voice I've ever heard, but he didn't skew raspy or growly. Just a rich, rich bass that I could listen to every day for the rest of my life. Hearing this man say, "use your words" and "good girl" might take you out, so be warned. And for the spice, I've come to expect spice early and often with Elizabeth Stephens, but this book had more build. It's perfect for lovers of a slow burn that burns white hot once sparked.
I had a lot of fun listening to All Superheroes Need PR and I encourage you to check it out!

I feel so lucky that I was able to listen to this book after having read it. I'll post my review of the book below. This audiobook was a delight. Sean Bassett!!!! Do I need to say anything else? The chosen narration style by both Sean and Dara Brown is slow. There's nothing wrong with a slower paced narration. I personally prefer a more conversational pace. So even though I typically listen to audiobooks at 1x speed, I did turn this up to 1.25x to get my preferred pacing.

Any way you read this book is incredible. I'm reposting my review of the story itself, I don't think rewriting it helps anyone.


I have a feeling this will be one of my tops reads of 2025. I was hooked from the first page. The concept of the superheroes was quirky and fun. Loved the gamification of Villains Network of America and the Champions of Earth. It's a completely believable concept, and set up a compelling narrative for the foundation of the book.

With how grumpy Roland was, it was refreshing that Vanessa wasn't a sunshine character. Her anxiety caused Roland to observe and adjust his behavior. While he intimidated her with his antics during their first meeting, he proves to her he can be trusted in the second. She feels safe with him. And with that sense of safety she learned to stand up for herself. The pride she felt when they had their first fight made me fist pump in the air. She was a boss in her work. She had confidence in her abilities regarding her career, but socially was completely out of her depth.

Roland falls first. And so hard. Which led to the best kind of misunderstandings. Where he just wants her, and she needs to catch up. He throws a "my wife" into this story so fast! His whole world shifted when he met her. He decides to be a hero FOR HER!!!! His inner monologue talking himself out of kidnapping her had me in stitches!!!!

The depth of character and growth that Elizabeth Stephens put into this story helped elevate this book above a typical romcom. Not just with Vanessa and Roland, but the whole world. She was intentional when it came to building a diverse cast of characters. The representation in this story is what I crave when reading nowadays. She gave these side characters unique moments that highlighted their cultures or identities. The care she used made each tidbit we learned about Margerie's worry about being a trans woman in business, to noting what honorifics a potential client prefers (Mr. or Kun Prasit, a Thai honorific), she gives these characters their own moments.

This book is special. It's the hero story we deserve. Rollo and Nessa (The nicknames Roland and Vanessa give to each other.) show us that when you're with the right person, you feel safe and supported, you can be brave, grow, heal, and make better choices than you did before.

There's not a single thing I would change about this book. I can't wait to get it on my physical shelf.

Elizabeth has done it again! Superheroes, super villains, monsters, & 🪢 set against the backdrop of a contemporary romcom — what more could you ask for? I found myself laughing out loud and then immediately thereafter swooning numerous times. Big ‘my wife’ energy from the MMC. Loved how he just cared to be HER hero. Bonus— diverse representation across all spectrums felt effortlessly executed!

This was a super fun ride and I can’t wait to see what’s next for this series!

Audiobook ALC graciously gifted by the publisher.

All Superheroes Need PR is a sci-fi/paranormal romance set in our current world. With a premise that is slightly similar to Superman's origins, we have 48 young superbeings who fell to Earth and were eventually split into heroes and villains. The world adapted and there are now organizations behind each group. Roland AKA the Pyro is a free agent—he is neither with the heroes, nor with the villains. Needless to say, both sides are bidding for the Pyro. It was expected that the Pyro would choose the villain side because he has a very...hotheaded reputation, but he surprises everyone by siding with the heroes.

That's where our shy heroine with social anxiety (relatable), PR director Vanessa, comes in. Her company has been hired to rebrand Roland's image—basically, to turn him into a hero. And of course, there's a Lois Lane clause in the contract, and Vanessa gets chosen to play Roland's very own Lois Lane and fake date him for PR purposes.

It was a bit difficult to situate myself in the setting for the first two chapters, but I quickly adapted to the worldbuilding, which reminded me a lot of The Flash (TV show) and The Incredibles. The organizational level of heroes vs. villains also reminded me a lot of Despicable Me, where the heroes and villains have their own organizations and hierarchies. In addition to the cool worldbuilding, we have a big cast of diverse supporting characters who are all placed in strategic roles to propel the plot and the romance forward.

I honestly had so much fun listening to this book on audio. The story has the perfect balance of romance, comedy, supernatural shenanigans, and mysterious overarching plot. It was really easy to lose myself in the world and get swept away by the characters. The romance is insta-love, with a dash of fated mates, and it is pretty fast-paced, but to be honest, it works out really well based on the context and the characters themselves. The fated mates aspect was executed in a different and unexpected way, compared to other paranormal romances. My absolute favourite part though is the final act. The climax is fast-paced and exciting with lots of action and revelations that answer the reader's lingering questions—everything you'd expect from a superhero movie. The ending is a perfect HEA for Roland and Vanessa, but it also leaves room for future plot development and love stories. Listening to this book truly felt like I was watching a superhero movie.

I can't end my review without talking about the superb audiobook narration! Both the female and male narrators were exceptional and sounded exactly like how Vanessa and Roland were described. Special shoutout to Dara Brown! Her voice for every single character is so distinct that I could tell right away who was speaking even if their name was not mentioned right away! Mind-blowing!

Elizabeth Stephens creates another brilliant and chaotic story with endearing characters. Vanessa is a shy but sweet PR manager trying to win the bid of an exclusive contract for the world's newest potential superhero. She's anxious and reserved but also surprisingly fierce. She loves her found family and is content with the life she has.

Until Roland, or the Pyro, enters the boardroom. Roland is incredibly uninterested in everything...until her. And the story takes flight from there.

The audiobook is absolutely amazing. Dara Brown and Sean Bassett did a phenomenal job bringing these characters to life

This book was so good - I straight up devoured it!! This is story is funny and engaging and emotional and was just so freaking fun to read! I have been a fan of the author since I read her omegaverse books and was so excited for this book. I thought the premise was unique and interesting and I loved the idea of a superhero who was in need of a PR makeover.

Vanessa and Roland have amazing chemistry!! From their first meeting together there is no question these two have an intense connection…but it’s not all smooth sailing at all!!!

I loved Vanessa!! As a fellow introvert with anxiety, I thought she was so relatable and easy to root for. Oh Roland…when we meet him he is this intense Pyro who was brooding and a bit of a jerk…but there is so much more to him!

He ends up all in for Vanessa!! He’s protective and possessive and has quite the mouth on him 😉 Both of these characters have some great character growth and I loved Vanessa’s family.

The audio was great! This was my first audio book narrated by Dara and she did an amazing job with the voices and the emotions. Sean was amazing in the epilogue - it is a must listen!!!! 🔥🔥

✨What To Expect
😈Monster Romance
🧡Rom Com & Sci-Fi Vibes
❤️‍🔥Hate To Love
📌Workplace Romance
🎥Fake Dating
🥵Dirty Talking Superhero MMC
💋Black PR Director FMC
🔥He Falls First & HARD
💖She Has Anxiety
💥Diverse Cast
🌶️Spicy Scenes
🪢The Epilogue is a MUST READ!!!

I’ve actually read quite a lot of Stephens’ work, and I can say this is her best. It’s the most polished, smoothly edited, and well paced. The spice was really thoughtfully added and I think absolutely spot on for a trad published book. I went in expecting a fun time but am honestly blown away by the flexibility and range of skill shown in writing a genre in a different tone than usual. I really hope publishing pushes for adequate advertisement space, I think this has real potential to hit mainstream shelves as a fun summer romp and make waves.

First off, the narrators were phenomenal. The way they brought the story and characters to life is absolute perfection. They truly knocked it out of the park. I was lucky to get an ALC copy and once I started listening, OMG… it’s so freaking good, I couldn’t put it down. I will be needing to read the eBook or paperback version when it comes out.
This antihero/villain-turned-superhero tale is most definitely going on my list of favorite reads this year. From the funny and adorable moments to the suspense, action, and seriously steamy scenes, it’s hard to pick a favorite part since it has a little bit of everything, and it’s all done so well.
Think Smallville, The Boys, Lucifer… If you’re into superhero rom-coms, sci-fi romance, a dose of action, a lot of spice, and a hero who’s got way more going on than just saving the day, this one’s for you.
Read it. Listen to it. Whatever format you prefer. Add it to your TBR.

Mᴀʏ 2025: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I saw this gorgeous cover and was immediately intrigued. I was so excited to get a ALC and ARC of this so I could read and listen at the same time! The voice actors for this dual narration were *chefs kiss*!

This is not your average rom-com- it’s so much more. The plot is fun and interesting, but not too fluffy. It definitely kept my attention. The characters have depth, are relatable, and diverse - which is to be expected if you’ve read this author before. I loved all of the varying relationships and personalities.

While there’s definitely an “insta” component between Nessa and Rollo, it wasn’t cringe at all and their connection was genuine and vulnerable. They were stumbling around in the dark together and I was rooting for them the whole way. Their dynamic was just what I wanted and the tension and spice had me kicking my feet! Rollo can boss me around ANY DAY.

10/10! No notes, Elizabeth is fast becoming one of my favorite authors. I need to hurry up and make my way through her backlist.

**4.5 stars**

What a fun ride this was! It felt like the TV show The Boys mixed with an early 2000s romcom.

I loved the two main characters and their grumpy sunshine dynamic. The enemies to lovers was also done really well.

The representation in this was also really great but felt real and natural without being thrown in for the sake of it.

The plot was really engaging and had me intrigued in what direction it would take and I'm pleased to see a followup is always lined up.

Both narrators were really strong and worked perfectly for the characters.

Overall this was a really fun listen and I really liked the writing style so am looking forward to reading more by this author!

Not bad, but not great.
I thought the premise was cute.
There were too many tropes, I hate to say it, but too many. This made it difficult to understand what was happening intermittently throughout the book.
Vanessa was fun, I have to say that I did enjoy her for the most part.
This book has lots of quirkiness throughout. Enemies to lovers vibes.
I did feel like the book wasn't complete, if that makes sense. Like, there has to be more to this book that is just missing? There was so much world-building in the first half of the book, I felt like the end of the book wasn't there.
The structure of the book was lacking, and I felt the writing felt disjointed in the second half of the book.
The characters were all unique. They were developed, but I felt like I was missing something in a lot of their development.
I think had I gotten "more" from the book, I could have rated it higher.
Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.
Happy Reading!

I am sold on the entire series. I don’t know how many there will be or who they’ll feature but this was absolutely fantastic. Elizabeth Stephens was meant for contemporary romance, giving readers lines that making us burst out with both laughter and disbelief! I was INVESTED and it was so hard to turn this audiobook on pause. Narrator Dara Brown had me had me begging for me! She was FANTASTIC. This was my first audiobook narrated by her but most certainly won’t be my last. I felt like I was IN the story, experiencing the feelings and situations. Partnered with Sean Bassett and you had the perfect narrators for this series. I hope they return for book two!

Oh. My. Goodness!!!
Did I love this book!?!
Yes indeed!
I do not know what I was expecting but it far exceeded any expectations I may have had.
ASNPR is a fun, often funny, urban sci-fi/fantasy about a shy girl with her own PR firm, a gaggle of protective brothers, and a new client that she just cannot seem to act normally around.
What follows is so much fun - a real page turner- that I legit read it in one sitting.
I love the twist ending, which I admit was a bit surprising! And I cannot WAIT for the sequel - I hope a full series because this really is a world of characters.
I enjoy following,
I was gifted the are but I will be buying my own copy as soon as this is Released!

Audiobooks with well done dual narration bring me joy. Male and female leads who give more than a flat reading to the text are worth their weight in gold and these two are no exceptions. Enjoyed the book but really enjoyed the audio for bringing an extra level to the take.