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.

Let me start by saying that I did like this book. I picked it up because the title sounded so cute and honestly I don’t even think I read the synopsis before putting it on my list. It was a good story. But…
I feel like usually, it’s the beginning of a book that feels disjointed and then the end kind of fixes it and wraps everything up nicely. I did not feel like this book accomplished that, and kind of worked in the opposite way. The beginning of the book was great—incredible world building, multilayered, likable characters, and the beginnings of a really good plot. I think part of the problem this book has is that it isn’t long enough. And it’s rare that I say that, usually I feel like books drag on longer than they need to. But the last 20-30% of All Superheroes Need PR felt rushed and disjointed. It wasn’t an unsatisfying conclusion, but it wasn’t necessarily satisfying either. What I really feel the book needed was a solid extra hundred pages to start fleshing out the bits of the book where things started getting weird and really getting into the monster/paranormal side of this romance. To really get into more of the band of actual villains in the story, not just the public facing ones that the heroes fight. It felt like they came out of nowhere, and I definitely would’ve liked more background on their plot to take over the planet. The frustrating thing is, those things were there, but needed more explanation. Part of the plot is our superhero, Rollo, regaining his memories and the plan that he was supposed to be a part of. It would’ve been so much more satisfying (u think) if we knew more than the basics about what was going on before we entered the epic fight scene a la Avengers at the end.
There were things I really liked about this book. Again, there was incredible world building, and I felt like I was able to understand this new world I was in pretty quickly. The characters, main and most side, have a lot of depth. We are able to understand their fears and passions and feel the love they all have for each other. All Superheroes Need PR also brought focus to the foster system and some of the things the kids involved go through before (if/when) they get adopted. And along that same vein, how life changing it can be when they are adopted into a loving family. This is just a topic I haven’t seen a lot in books I’ve read.
Overall, this was a solid 3ish star read. It was a good story that ended with only a few loose ends. And honestly, those could’ve been purposeful—it left a good opening for a sequel if that’s something the author decided to do. This monster/alien/paranormal romance was a cute read, but definitely has the bones for a really good, longer sci-fi story. There was some spice in this book, a solid 2.5-3 chilis. It is not closed door, but not the smuttiest thing I have read. It had a few well written scenes (plus a nod to the Omegaverse, which I learned this author writes as well). It added to the story while still allowing there to be a story.

I was very excited to read this book because of the superhero/supervillain theme. The start was a little slow and hard to catch on but I really like the idea of rebranding the villain and all… however a lot of thing bother me in this book, the main one being how absurdly clumsy the female main character is, to the point where she can barely take two steps without falling on her on feet, and that happens at leas every three pages for most of the book. Vanessa is a woman in her mid-30’s that has being severely traumatize (she has PTSD and Social Anxiety) when she was a kid and her birth family was abusive and negligent, however, she was adopted at 10 by a loving family that care for her with more love than most of the book families I’ve ever read. What bothered me the most is the fact that she said she’s been in therapy since she was ten (that’s more than two decades) and she’s still as severely anxious and can barely function as someone that has been recently diagnosed, I’ve spent half the reading just yelling at the book for her to find a new therapist and definitely a psychiatrist because 20 years of therapy should have a least help her diminish the symptoms and also in such a severe case like this she should be taking medication as well… I know it sound stupid to be annoyed with things like this, but this has made me more annoyed with her and less interested in the romance as a hole, because she just sounds like a useless stereotype of the clumsy quirky girl. In general I didn’t find the writing bad, but there were some specific points when the author just assumed we were aware of things and didn’t explain very well, the whole part where she’s kidnaped by the villains got me confused because it was rushed and not well written so I had to reread it and try to see what I missed and even then I wasn’t really sure HOW that happened and what was going on until halfway through the scene. Additional to that there were some mistakes such as sentences that looked like the author started writing one thing and then decided to write it differently but forgot to erase what was writing before, but since this was an ARC I’m hoping that this will be fixed when published. Close to the end thing got a little more confusing with everything being “resolved” in the last chapter that was HUGE. And when I say resolved I mean just the romance bit, because the whole subplot of the world and the villains and aliens shit just got forgotten, the bad guys ran away and that was it. Overall I didn’t think it was a bad book, I just think it could have been a lot better…

All Superheroes Need PR is a swoony, sexy, and absolutely hilarious read. Thank you Netgalley and Montlake Publishing for the eARC!

If you enjoy Marvel movies and romance books, this is absolutely the book for you. The premise and characters sucked me in immediately. Basically, there exists 48 superheroes who landed on earth and eventually a business was built around the concept of there being teams of superheroes and supervillains. Vanessa works for a PR company assigned to rebranding the “Pyro” to be a hero. I absolutely loved the concept and thought it was so unique. The plot was easy to follow, which makes the barrier to this world low.

It’s not often that I wish for books to be longer, but I could have spent much more time with these characters in this world. The main characters were so relatable and there was a lovable cast of side character’s in Vanessa’s co-workers and family.

“I may be a hero, but I’m only a hero for her. For you, I can be a villain just fine.”

ROLAND THE MAN THAT YOU ARE! The perfect definition of “I will burn the world down for her” and LITERALLY! His superpower is fire! Vanessa and Roland’s relationship is a rollercoaster and kept me on my toes the whole time. I loved how much they supported each other, it was so sweet! The sex scenes and the tension, absolute gold. Roland is so gone for Vanessa and I loved how we got to see that through the dual POV.

I will say I was not expecting this book to turn full monster romance at the end, but I can also say that i was NOT disappointed. 😈🔥 I cannot wait for Elizabeth to bring us more stories in this world. I need a book 2 ASAP! You can pick up All Superheroes Need PR on May 27th, 2025!

This is a new-to-me author, I would definitely read her again! With the mystery of who the Forty-Eight really are and where they came from (and why they came to Earth in the first place), there's a lot of leeway for the author to get creative, which she did. This kind of sci-fi is perfect for me, there's minimal world-building to follow since it's really just an alt-universe Earth that has supernatural superheroes and villains. (It also helps that they all seem to be ridiculously stunning.) Do pay attention to content warnings, as there are some heavier themes that the author handles with care. Written with wit, this was a lot of fun to read, and there was an HEA for Roland and Vanessa that satisfied my mushy side. This book made me want to abandon all responsibilities and read all day instead

Sweet, swoony love story between a villian who turn heroand a normal girl.

This book was really good. Like for 50 pages , it was slow but then it started picking up . 48 superpower people fall on eath. Some turned into villian and some turn into hero. Villian and Hero goes as a brand . And they have superpowers. Roland aka Pyro aka Wynner , is a villian who are going to rebrandas hero. For this he need help PR company The Creative Riot owned by Vanessa. Then from here the real story start . Both MCs didn't start with right foot . Literally their meeting was so dramatic [but I enjoyed].
Their chemistry, shit, it was so good, like their banter and spicy scenes. MMC , my god , he was so good . Literally obsessed and call her his wife. And FMC , I really like her. I personally can relate to her. Now plot , it was amazing, original . I quite enjoyed it. And the twist , did not see it coming.
Just read it guys, it's so good. And has BIPOC characters. And side charactrers was very likable.
You may feel its going too slow but its worth it. Writing may feel a little stretched and too much explained. Otherwise it was good. Detwils gave proper appearances of characters.
I would highly recommend this book.

Thank you NetGalley for the eARC!
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Let me start by saying that I’ve read and enjoyed other works by Elizabeth Stephens and was so excited to read her newest book. The premise is strong but I ended up with a lot of mixed feelings - while there were some aspects of this one that I enjoyed, there were also some that irked me.
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Right off the top, if you (like me) are used to Elizabeth’s strong FMCs, this one may not be for you. I was initially excited to see mental health represented in a main character, but this portrayal of anxiety felt extremely cartoonish. I realize that everyone’s anxiety presents differently, but Vanessa is an over the top, stuttering, clumsy, fainting mess - reminiscent of Kristen Stewart’s Bella Swan. So many scenes felt like they were pulled from the Three Stooges and were bordering on cringey to read. Maybe it wasn’t supposed to be realistic and was instead meant to be funny, but it didn’t land for me. I read tons of fantasy, PNRs and MonRoms so I can suspend my disbelief A LOT, but to have a character behave this way while purportedly under the care of a therapist is inconceivable to me. Vanessa must have the worst therapist on planet earth because her coping mechanisms do not work and she barely gets through each day. It left me wondering how on earth she was able to become a CEO if she can’t get manage one press conference. Why was she not prescribed meds to manage her symptoms?? I tried to table this and move on but Vanessa’s bumblings are pervasive.
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Secondly, to call this fake dating is a bit of a stretch. They agree to fake date and then proceed directly to real dating from the get go. A minor detail and I didn’t necessarily mind them getting to the good stuff (and it IS quite good) sooner, but it felt like mismarketing. Roland’s POV is great and I’m glad we got it, his feelings were giving alpha instincts a la omegaverse and I was here for it. I loved his dynamic with Vanessa and how he helps her work through her past trauma - his protectiveness and threats to those who give her a hard time were fun to read. Their relationship really saved the story for me, and I got more invested and curious about the outcome the further I read.
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Things do take a hard left during the last 25% of the book, and while I didn’t mind the twist, readers who are expecting straightforward superhero romance are going to be in for a shock. It did start to feel a little kitchen sink and I can’t help wondering if the story would have benefited from having less components at play. Overall, I’m glad I stuck it out and finished since things did get better, but unfortunately it wasn’t a favorite of mine.

Amazing romance novel, I wish I could re-read it again. It was amazing, i loved the chemistry between them and the spice was actually just perfection.

I loved this book! I thought it was so different. I hope it'll be a series - love these characters! Very easy read and enjoyable.

Review can also be found on my blog *Milky Way of Books*

Where to begin with this upcoming gem of a book? Hmm....

In a world similar to our own two decades ago 48 pods containing alien children fell on Earth, Superman-style. After years of being held by the government, the children grew up becoming some them heroes, some of the villains and some....morally grey individuals.

Branded as factions fighting for good and evil (The Boys-style) they save the world everyday and they have terrible powers.
And that is where we find our heroine Vanessa, genious PR president of her own firm, staring at Roland who is a terrifying and powerful man capable of weilding fire...and who she has to represent as the new addition to the band of heroes. Not to mention that he looks like he could turn a person to a marshmallow or that he is attracted to Vanessa.

The book is quite a fun ride as we follow the development of their relationship and seeing how they grow closer. The friends and family of Vanessa are all amazing and they offer quite a positive feeling to the story which despite being a romance (spicy all the way baby) it has a really well thought plot and as the story progresses we realize that there is a far more sinister plan in the horizon.

And honestly Roland gave me Kaleb Krychek vibes (my favorite man of Nalini Singh's books), so I defenitely recommend this to anyone who loves a moraly grey character, capable to do everything for the woman he loves.

Spectacular!!! Elizabeth Stephens does it again in All Superheroes Need PR. I absolutely devoured this book, do not start it at night unless you plan on not sleeping cause you will not be able to put it down. I absolutely love Vanessa and reading about her character growing and becoming an absolute badass. And Roland, he falls first and he falls HARD! He’s only a hero for her and I love it!!! So happy I was able to read this arc and I highly HIGHLY recommend added this to your TBR and preordering because this is a 5⭐️ read easy.

This review was written honestly in exchange for the ARC from NetGalley.
A fun quirky book that features a diverse ensemble cast. Aliens landed on Earth and have been divided into Heroes and Villains. A PR firm headed by Vanessa, bids to get a contract with an unsigned Alien, The Pyro, Roland. Immediately drawn to Vanessa, Roland accepts the bid from the firm, as long as Vanessa is highly involved. Roland proves his worth as a hero to Vanessa, who can’t have another villain in her life. The two build a relationship that proves love can be inter dimensional!

This was a really fun read, and I enjoyed the comedy a lot. The first third with the plot/world building wasn’t my favorite but I really ate this book up after that. Additionally, it felt that at times the cast was a little too packed and it was hard to tell Vanessa’s brothers apart. I hope in future books each of them get some more defining characteristics. However, I really enjoyed the diversity of the cast, and that no one's traits were used as punching bags. I did not know going into this that we were getting full on Alien Spice with 🪢! So that was a surprise! The romance in this is very much insta-love but was fun to read and who doesn’t love a “who did this to you?”!? I really recommend this to any romance lovers this was fun and offered a different setting with fun world building! Thank you to NetGalley, Elizabeth Stephens, and Montclair Publishing for the ARC

A really fun take on romance! If you want a steamy read with the fun of the superhero world, this is one for you! The world is fleshed out with heroes, villains and the people who help them get to super status. Fake dating, forced proximity and other tropes fans of romance will enjoy.

Vanessa Theriot is the marketing genius behind The Riot Collective who wins a bid to rebrand the Villian the Pyro as a superhero. A disaster of a first meeting between Vanessa and Mr. Rolland Casteel, a.k.a. the Pyro, leads Vanessa to believe her chance at the contract is over, until Rolland has a change of heart.

Will the Pyros rebrand be the turning point to Superhero and wanting to do good, but will that be enough to keep him from reverting to his evil ways, or will he find his new true north and the key to the life he wants in this new contract.

intriguing relationship between a PR representative and a superhero, as well as their attraction. adored the supporting cast and her family. would adore seeing more aliens and figuring out their key! this was a fun easy read, want to read what's to come in this world!

It started off well, but soon descended in writing that felt like it came from a teenage boy. Every sentence was F this and F that, and then sex scenes came out of nowhere. It was quite disappointing as the story had premise, and was original, but the execution let it down

I LOVED THIS BOOK!! I was both kicking my feet giggling and also clutching my heads in anxiety for the main characters. I loved the way the mfc was dealing with her trauma and her PTSD as a result and how cognizant the mmc was of what she needed. I also LOVED the world and the idea of 48 aliens who are now superheros and supervillains and how capitalism played a hand into it (of course it does). I genuinely want a book for each of the 48 and I really hope Stephens writes one <3

What a fun fun book! I’m so excited to read more in this series. Superhero romances exist but it’s a painfully underserved genre and this was such a fun idea. Great world building too that reminded me a bit of the Boys with superheroes almost being celebrities.

Also so great to see diversity and non white leads. Will definitely be picking up this authors next book!!!

I don’t have the words to tell you how good this book is!! It’s like the boys (minus the super gore) meets the Incredibles and you just have to read it.
The pacing is perfect and Elizabeth manages to introduce an entire universe while making me fall in love with Rollo and Nessa in what feels like no time at all. I can’t say enough!

interesting romance with a superhero and pr rep and their attraction . loved her family and the side characters. would love to see more of the aliens and finding their key.