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The Paper Boys

The Brent Boys, Book 1

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The Paper Boys

By: D.P. Clarence
Narrated by: Sam Stafford, Luke R Francis
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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 love.

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.

©2024 D.P. Clarence (P)2026 W. F. Howes Ltd
Romance Romantic Comedy Heartfelt LGBTQIA+

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I had already read D.P. Clarence’s novel of The Paper Boys (and loved) the funny and charming story of Sunny and Ludo, journalists on rival publications who fall for each other in the midst of a twisty political story they are covering, so was intrigued to see what the audiobook version would differ or what it would add as an experience. The two lead performances (from Sam Stafford and Luke R Francis) are both thoroughly charming and reflect clever casting choices - both for their core role but also for the others their retelling brings to life (Uncle Ben, Stacey, each other, etc). The audiobook particularly brings out the abundant humour of the story (Mrs Gallagher’s B&B is a particular highlight!), and lets you wallow in the storytelling and wonderfully warm and gently flawed characters - and unlike reading the novel you are encouraged to pace yourself more sensibly, even as the story reaches several key climactic moments. The audio book also handles sensuality in the story nicely, with performances that feel authentic and unhurried, and yet still the right kind of awkward. Hugely recommended as a lovely warm audio bath of a way to revisit and re-enjoy the novel, but I’m equally sure this would be a treat as the first way to discover this delightful story of Sunny and Ludo.

Funny and utterly charming - a wonderful audio version of a lovely book!

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