This October see’s the explosive launch of Iman Hariri-Kia’s romantic coming-of-age novel FEMALE FANTASY, about a young fanfiction writer determined to meet the real-life inspiration behind the hero of her favorite romantasy series—only to discover that reality might be better than fantasy, especially when her brother’s best friend joins her on the adventure.

For Joonie, no man can live up to the appeal of Ryke, the merman hero of her favorite romantasy series. So, when she learns that Ryke is based on a real person, she hatches a crazy plan to travel to NYC and a stage a meet-cute with the man she’s sure is her soulmate.

The only problem? Her brother’s annoying best friend, Nico, has somehow wormed his way into her adventure. Oh, and he seems to be on the run from the mafia for some reason? But if they can make it to NYC in one piece, Joonie thinks she finally has her chance at a happily ever after.

Full of heart, humor, and the unhinged anticks that have become Iman Hariri-Kia’s calling card, FEMALE FANTASY is a poignant and incisive examination of the romantasy genre, a love letter to romance readers everywhere, and most of all, a wild, steamy, unputdownable romp with an ultra-satisfying happily ever after.

Advanced Praise for “Female Fantasy”:

“There is nothing more delicious than being seen as a romance reader, and Iman Hariri-Kia’s Female Fantasy does exactly that and more, playfully yanking us into a page-turning caper filled with hilarity, hope, and crackling banter. With an older brother’s grumpy best friend, a quirky clan of fanfic besties, clumsy kidnappers, and psychics—and the power of romance novels—Hariri-Kia shows us that being your own main character takes more than determination and verve. It takes knowing you deserve your own happily ever after, full stop.”

—Sierra Simone, USA Today bestselling author of A Merry Little Meet Cute and Salt Kiss