Books like Dear Prince Charming by Donna Kauffman

Valerie Wagner has carved out a niche in the fashion industry as the publicist for Glass Slipper, Inc. and as the mastermind behind their new glossy magazine. She has selected the perfect cover model: Prince Charming, an advice columnist whose acerbic wit and romantic insight have won the hearts of millions of women—yet he has never revealed his real name or shown his face. Valerie is about to bring him into the limelight, but a problem threatens to derail her career: Prince Charming is coming out of the closet. Valerie’s position is precarious; she cannot disappoint buyers, break Prince Charming’s seven‑figure contract, or help him, tired of living a lie, find his own Mr. Right. The solution arrives when Prince Charming offers his childhood best friend, Jack, a sportswriter with a slick smile and a history of broken relationships, to join the project. Together, Eric (Prince Charming) is the brains of the operation, while Jack becomes the heartthrob the media can tout. As their partnership develops, Jack notices that beneath Valerie’s overachieving persona lies a woman with her own charm, prompting him to take matters into his own hands. The story blends contemporary romance with a fairy‑tale twist, exploring themes of identity, media, and love in the modern age.

First publish date: 2004