Thank you, Elizabeth Stephens, NetGalley and Brilliance publishing for the opportunity to review an ALC of All Superheroes Need PR for an honest review. It had been my absolute pleasure.

Nessa and Rollo were absolute magic from Chapter 1! The premise of the plot drew me in before I knew I had an opportunity to review so I preordered the book months ago. I was not the least bit disappointed as Elizabeth is a master storyteller with a very vivid, brilliant imagination.

Rollo, an alien Wyvern, needs to rehab his image from villain to superhero and who better than to do that than Nessa, a shy, introverted awkward woman who runs her own PR firm for the 48, a group of aliens who fell to Earth. Rollo is against the idea of rehabbing his image initially but he changes his mind and comes back with a contract. That includes my favorite trope - fake dating! Sign me up! The moment these two came into contact, I could feel the tension. The narrators, Dara Brown and Sean Basset, were absolutely amazing at bringing Nessa and Rollo to life. Nessa was perfectly awkward and Rollo - that gruff voice - was the perfect bad boy who wanted to be a good guy.

I squealed, screamed, kicked my feet, scared a few people in public while listening during shopping excursions - that’s how immersed I was in the story! It was very humorous, heartfelt and funIt was worth every minute!

I don’t do spoilers but if you love paranormal romance with fake dating between an awkward woman and a bad boy villain with lots of kinky spice, read/listen to All Superheroes Need PR! You will not regret it!

Fake dating, Who did this to you?, girl boss, super spicy, Supervillain turned hero

“I may be a hero but I am only a hero for her. For you, I can be a villain just fine.” -Roland

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All Superheroes Need PR by Elizabeth Stephen. Elizabeth Stephen has done it again! She doesn't miss! I don't think I have heard a book by her that I didn't love! She is one of those authors whose books are hard to put down. This book was perfect! If you enjoy the TV series "The Boys," this book will give you similar vibes. We have Roland, a villain-turned-superhero, with the help of Vanessa. I started and finished this book in one day.

Over two decades ago, forty-eight young, gifted superheroes fell to Earth and were eventually marketed as opposing brands: heroes and villains.

The audiobook is dual narration, Dara Brown and Sean Bassett. Dara is a new narrator to me, and she did a good job. Sean is becoming a favorite. They both did a good job narrating the story and bringing the characters to life. They were easy to listen to and understand. I listened at 2x speed.

Thank you, NetGalley, and Brilliance Publishing for tge audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

Vanessa Theriot, 34, is CEO of a PR company pitching to win the PR gig for Roland Casteel, one of the "48", a group of gifted superheroes who fell to earth in capsules two decades ago. His pinked tinged eyes and tendency to set things on fire from objects to his temper make him the trickiest client they've had yet. To make it more challenging, Vanessa is pretty sure the "Pyro" hates her guts. But in a strange twist of fate, they're offered the contract as long as Vanessa will personally fulfill the Lois Lane clause, i.e. be the girlfriend. And as more than just a publicity stunt.

This book wasn't for me. The overall concept and plot leans towards bonkers, and from the description I was feeling X-Men crossed with Dr Horrible. Unfortunately what it didn't have was the balance I prefer in my books that go off the rails. Vanessa is a young BIPOC woman with an incredibly traumatic past; she's done therapy to work through it, which is admirable, but she's shy in public and has confidence issues. (Truly to me the most unbelievable part of the book is that she's the CEO of a PR firm...). She's been adopted by a loving family, but her brothers still treat her a little like the 13-year-old she was when she came to them. Roland immediately steps into a hyper-protective role, with his instincts all screaming "possess."

There's an unspoken fated mates connection, which reads as insta-lust while we try to determine exactly what Roland is. Their relationship goes from 0 to 100 quickly as Roland proposes on their first date. In the bedroom, this book leans spicy, but also unfortunately for me, leans into "good girl" and possessiveness that don't tend to work for me. If you pick this up, just keep in mind that our Super is humanoid, but definitely not human.

I did enjoy the overall concept of the world with these 48, and honestly, I'd consider reading the next book in the series, despite not loving this one. The cast of characters is incredibly diverse racially, Vanessa's right-hand at the company is a transwoman and we meet her gay colleagues in the first chapters as well. The cosmopolitan nature of their world and a core group from all over make it a reason to pick this up.

Elizabeth Stephens really said, “What if we have superheroes but make it spicy, hilarious, and original?” and absolutely delivered. All Superheroes Need PR was everything I didn’t know I needed! This was a fresh twist on the superhero trope that gave us a grumpy, chaotic flame-thrower named Roland (The Pyro) and a Type A PR queen Vanessa, who’s just trying to keep him from burning his career (and everything else) to the ground. He’s not exactly hero material, but when he agrees to let Vanessa rebrand him, with the catch that she plays his fake girlfriend? The slow burn turns explosive.

Their banter? Impeccable. Their chemistry? Off the charts. I laughed, I blushed, I stayed up way too late reading. Stephens nails the balance of worldbuilding, romance, and humor while also poking fun at celebrity culture and image control. The audiobook takes it up another notch! Dara Brown and Sean Bassett were perfection. Their delivery, the energy, the tension? A+ all around.

I was so lucky to win this book as a ALC and like all Elizabeth Stephen’s books this one did not disappoint! Pretty sure I finished the 12 hour audiobook in 36 hours. Roland the MMC villain/superhero was down bad for the FMC Vanessa and I was so here for it. Honestly when the audiobook got to the first chapter from Roland’s point of view I was so excited and it instantly had me smiling. If Elizabeth Stephens wasn’t already an auto buy author for me then she would be after this book. If you love rom coms, but also love sci-fi romances this book was made for you! 10/10 a million times recommend. And if you haven’t listened to her omega series, really what have you been doing with your life?? Thank you again for the chance to listen to this! It genuinely made me laugh out loud and I loved every second of it!

I loved this book and reading it put the biggest smile on my face.

48 aliens with superpowers fell to the earth two decades ago and slowly they were labeled as ‘heroes’ or ‘villains’. Pyro is the last of the supers to not be labeled so he is a hot commodity for PR companies. This idea was genius and created such a wonderful and exciting world. I was a huge fan of Smallville growing up and this just scratched that same itch.

Vanessa was such a funny and relatable character. She runs a PR firm, but she also feels like a real person. She makes mistakes and she is very clumsy. She makes a fool of herself in their first meeting with Pyro, but then finds herself signing a 10 year PR deal. What she doesn’t realize when she signs the deal is that she has also agreed to be Pyro’s, soon to be rebranded as Wyvern’s, ‘Lois Lane.’ Enter one of my favorite tropes, fake dating.

I love the chemistry between Roland and Vanessa. I love the action in this story. I love the representation in both main characters and the side characters. I love that Vanessa and Roland both had foster families growing up but still had very different childhoods. I love how fast paced this story was and kept me reading until I finished in a single sitting. And I loved the spice.

This is a Romantasy/Sci-fi romance that reads a lot like a contemporary romance. This is a wonderful book for readers that have read a lot of contemporary romance and are looking into dipping their toes into the fantasy/sci-fi side of romance. There isn’t a ton of world building and the world building is simple to understand.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced reader copy and an advanced listener copy so I read this wonderful story in tandem and really immerse myself into this world and this story.

Thank you to NetGalley, Brilliance Audio, and Brilliance Publishing for this advanced copy! You can pick up All Superheroes Need PR on May 27, 2025.

What a delightful, hilarious read from Elizabeth Stephens. I absolutely loved this unique premise (and honestly, one that makes a lot of sense if we were to ever introduce superheroes to our world). Vanessa and Roland's chemistry was OFF THE CHARTS, and I loved their dynamic. I do wish less of the book had been focused on the marketing/corporate side of things, just because I'm a corporate girlie who reads to forget about this stuff. But other than that, this was a wonderfully fun book!

The romance is a little spicy, these people are sorting out what 'consent' means but their hearts seem to be in the right place which actually surprised me, the plot was much more thought out that I expected. The author did a good job of coming up with a series concept which will hold a series together but also allow her to make each volume about a self-contained romance. And with a cast like this she could make over 45 books if she wanted to, though I don't think "Spicy Cozy Romances Which Are Not Fantasy" is not the next big thing. I could be wrong.

This is a spoiler I guess, but the story is kinda werewolf romance adjacent? Kinda? People picking this up for superheroes might be surprised / not have wanted that, so I feel it should be mentioned.

Action alien romcom in the vein of superman.

Two decades ago, people with powers fell to the Earth and either became heroes or villains.
It falls to PR director Vanessa to rebrand one very broody bad guy into a hero.

First of all, what a RELATABLE main character. As someone who also works a lot with marketing, a lot of people expect me to be really sociable and happy around big groups of people. Not exactly… I love seeing my efforts out there, I love the content, I love meeting with people individually. Put me in a room with a bunch of strangers where I have to make small talk and I would rather be curled up in a corner with a book.

This is like insta everything which is cringy, but hey, sometimes you can overlook it. Especially when dealing with alien hormones.
Roland was a super strong, growly, big, gruff hottie.

Fair warning: there is A LOT of sexy, dirty talk. For me, it was waaay too cringy and not for me. In the ‘good girl’ vein.
There were A LOT of steamy scenes. I had not expected as many as this seemed more sweet and cutesy.

I did want more of the whole PR context as, after the first 25%, this is pretty much chucked out the window in favour of domineering male scenes. Like alpha style.

I can’t say I was a big fan of the conflict or climax, but I loved the premise and Vanessa’s character and growth.
And her large adoptive family were INCREDIBLE.

Finally, the effortless representation?! Immaculate.
Queer. Trans. Ethnicity. Family structures.

Audiobook arc gifted by publisher.

4.5 stars

This was so much more that I expected to be honest and I had a blast! The story was intriguing and at times incredibly funny. I love a “touch her and die” MMC that actually fits well in the story being told. Having the enemies-to-lovers turned fake-dating but be fairly short-lived really worked for me personally. Often a drawn out enemy vibe makes the characters get too cruel to each other and I’m too soft I fear. I had fun with the villain to hero story line as well, it was well fleshed out and at times we could feel the turmoil of the MMC.

My only issue was with some of the FMC’s traits and background, particularly the clumsiness. I didn’t really understand the point of it. I did understand the anxiety due to her childhood trauma however I feel like the trauma was either not well fleshed out or made me think it was going in a different direction. I genuinely thought for a bit that maybe she was also an alien but was found by her parents and when she didn’t have powers they acted the way they did. However that may have just been me looking for a reason for the neglect and abuse beyond just shitty people doing shitty things.

The narrators for the audiobook were absolutely fantastic though I will say due to the male narrators naturally deep voice, the female voice he would do especially during spicy scenes was a tad comical at times.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this ALC!

Thank you Netgalley, Montvale and Brilliance Publishing | Brilliance Audio for the alc. My opinions are being left voluntarily. This is my first my the author but absolutely will be reading her backlist. The narration was perfection! I now have new favourite narrators who I need to listen to everything they've narrated. This is such a fun book. I loved the fated mates connection. I absolutely will need a trophy for my shelf.

Suggest picking it up.

4.5/5☆

I cannot begin to express how much I loved this book! I already loved it having read an ebook arc but the audio made my second time around even better. Loved the story and the narration.

A fated mates, urban, superhero romance with a diverse cast of hilarious supporting characters and an extremely interest layer premise. The love was a bit too instant for me, but I'll give it a slide. I'm very excited for more of the series, I have some suspicions about future pairings and storylines

This audiobook was such a fun and wild ride. Not really sure how to explain this, but if you like the movie The Incredibles, I think you'll like this. It has that vibe of story and superhero with the added bonus of a romance. I really enjoyed the narrators, they did a great job. I'm looking forward to trying this author's other books.

I absolutely adored All Superheroes Need PR by Elizabeth Stephens! The friendship group in this story is everything: supportive, loyal, but still willing to call each other out when needed. It’s that perfect balance of humor, heart, and realness.
Our FMC, Vanessa, had a rough childhood until she was adopted by a genuinely sweet and loving family. She’s got more brothers than she bargained for, plus a mom and dad who would do anything to keep her safe—sometimes even literally fighting with lacrosse sticks. Meanwhile, MMC Rowland, aka Pyro, has had a totally different life. He crash-landed on Earth from another planet and was shuffled into a foster family where he never quite felt like he belonged. He’s the kind of guy who barely cares about anything, walking around in singed workout clothes, with unkempt hair and a beard, just not caring what anyone thinks—until he meets Vanessa.
And oh boy, Rowland sure messes that up! His vibe is not just a little deranged but totally cuckoo, which just makes the story even more entertaining. Luckily, Vanessa’s strong support system gives her the strength to develop a thing with him — starting from a working relationship and slowly evolving into more.
The book is a first-person dual-POV sci-fi romance. Vanessa runs a PR company that helps the Forty-Eight, a group of alien kids who crashed on Earth twenty-two years ago and lost their memories. These aliens are starting to divide into heroes and villains, and Rowland recruits Vanessa’s agency under the Lois Lane Clause—meaning she’s agreed to pretend to be his girlfriend.
The genre is a bit tricky to pin down — it’s definitely a blend of sci-fi romance, superhero vibes, and some paranormal elements, even touching on Omegaverse tropes. If you love speculative romance with a mix of urban fantasy and paranormal, this book is a wild, fun ride. It’s also pretty spicy, with lots of kink and intense moments. Rowland can be a bit forceful and possessive early on, which leans into darker romance territory, but Vanessa calls him out and he genuinely changes, keeping the story from going full dark.
Overall, I’d recommend All Superheroes Need PR to fans of paranormal, alien, and speculative romance who aren’t afraid of some heat and enjoy a complex, layered story with big personalities and heart. It’s both a fun, spicy adventure and a heartfelt exploration of support, love, and finding your place in the universe.

I am obsessed with this story. I have now read it with my eye balls and my ear balls and it is absolute perfection. The narrators did a fantastic job of bringing this story to life and I know it’s going to be one of my go-to comfort audiobooks. If you like monster and/or alien romance or are a fan of the The Boys you are going to be as feral for this one as I am. Elizabeth Stephens simply does not miss.

2.5 stars rounded up. It took me awhile to get into this. It was a lot of stop and starting and that could be because the only other story i read from this author was a short novella with loads of spice and it was so good i rated it 4 or 5 stars. I think what went wrong for me was that it took a minute to get into the meat and potatoes, the spice, and the characters. I didn’t know what the main plot was, even towards the end of the book.

There was so many different plot points. It was hard to follow and focus on what should be going on. With the PR company situation, then the Lois Lane situation, and then finally the “intruders” and memory shift. I feel like the last plot point could have been in another book. It felt rushed and sloppy. Sorry.


The spice. From someone who wrote such a spicy fantasy book, we didn’t get much until like 70% into the book. Which is unfortunate because this author writes spice good and I was looking forward to it.

The characters…man! I feel so bad but I did not find any of these characters likeable! The main MC was way too aloof, strange, and anxiety filled for my liking. And coming from someone whom has anxiety it was just a bit much especially since she’s a ceo of a PUBLIC relations company. Very strange. Roland was just like a pawn to me. He didn’t have any personality. It went from him being rude to her to, “she’s my girl!”, to I love her. It was such love bombing done wrong and they had no chemistry. And the fact that he called her a B****. And the excuse she made for it…ick.

I wanted to like this so much because once again my first impression of this author was so good. Hopefully future books I like more and I hope this author continues to write more monster/paranormal, romance


Now audiobook wise, i think both narrators did a great job but the voice Roland…omg his voice was like sweet velvet.

This book is utterly delicious! I’ve enjoyed Elizabeth Stephens Xiveri Mates series, and was very excited when she started talking about her upcoming superhero series. This was such a delight of a read, I read it in a single sitting! (I’d started it with my eyeballs and was struggling, but when I got an audio copy, I zipped through because I could not put it down!) Vanessa and Rowland are excellent and I love the development of their relationship. I also love Vanessa’s friendships and family. This was such a great read, and I cannot wait for the next part of the series!

I love the narration and especially when Sean Bassett’s voice would get all low and growly, oof, so good! Definitely recommend listening to the audiobook!

More than 20 years ago, 48 young heroes came to earth, and for marketing and capitalist reasons, they were eventually split into two groups that were promoted as The Heroes and The Villains, respectively. Villain Roland Casteel, widely known as "The Pyro," is looking to become a hero. Roland meets with Vanessa Theriot, a PR manger and the owner of her own PR company, in hopes that she can help change his public image.

The plan seems simple enough. Change his name, change his look, and give him a heroine? Vanessa agrees to become Roland's "Lois Lane" and suddenly they're fake dating!

Vanessa starts to become infatuated with Roland, but just as things are going good, they turn south. A supervillain has Roland acting like his old villainous self, but this time it's to save someone he's fallen madly in love with.

This book is hilarious, spicy, sweet, relatable, heartwarming, a little dark (as it covers topics sensitive for some audiences), and just overall a really good read! There is anxiety and PTSD representation in this book through the main character, Vanessa, and her character's situation and emotions are so easy to identify & resonate with. (⚠️ - Please make sure to check the Trigger Warnings for this book on the author's website!)

As a comic book, superhero, romance, and paranormal romance fan reading this book was really an enjoyable experience. It felt so good to laugh so hard.

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5/5 Stars

Thank you so much to the Publisher Montlake, to the author Elizabeth Stephens, and to NetGalley for an audiobook arc of this book!