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Big Fan: An 831 Stories Romance Kindle Edition


A political strategist, tainted by a scandalous ex, finds an unexpected career detour when her teenage boy band crush offers a second chance at the spotlight…and maybe something more. The first book in The Big Fan series by Alexandra Romanoff.

"Highbrow/Brilliant." —New York Magazine

"Big Fan serves up political intrigue with a side of spine-tingling romance." —Vogue

"Romanoff writes with a crisp, clear voice, one that is skilled at indicting the sexism of the very notion of scandal while also delivering a steamy romance." — EW

One of Bustle's Best New Books of Fall 2024

"It sparkles with wit—pair it with a good glass of prosecco and prepare to get lost in this smart, sexy novel." —Elissa Sussman, bestselling author of Once More with Feeling and Funny You Should Ask

The debut book from 831 Stories, a modern romantic fiction company that prioritizes pleasure reading and the genre’s enthusiastic fans.

Maya was a rising star in the political world until her ex-husband’s high-profile sex scandal nearly derailed her career. Landing a gubernatorial candidate is the fresh start she desperately needs – a chance to focus on meaningful work and leave the drama behind.

But then an email from her past sends her world spinning: Charlie, former lead singer of Mischief, the boy band that fueled her teenage obsession, is staging a solo comeback and wants Maya’s help to make it happen. Turns out, she likes the grown-up Charlie and his genuine engagement with the world.

Maya’s not about to ditch her political ambitions for a teenage crush, but if she can leverage Charlie to draw attention to the policies she cares about, shouldn’t she give it a try?

**This ebook contains an exclusive bonus chapter of
Hardly Strangers by A.C. Robinson | 831 Stories

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"Big Fan serves up political intrigue with a side of spine-tingling romance." — Vogue

831 Stories: "The finest smut to the thirsting masses, with merch to match." —
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"Earnest and thoughtful, this romance highlights a woman’s brave decision to love again." —
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"If you’re in a book rut, pick this up. It’s steamy, just under 180 pages, and reads like TV." —
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About the Author

Alexandra Romanoff is a journalist, a cultural critic, and the author of three novels (under Zan Romanoff), most recently LOOK, which O: The Oprah Magazine called "one of the LGBTQ books that will change the literary landscape." She also co-hosts the podcast On the Bleachers, which examines the intersection of sports and pop culture. Her favorite member of One Direction is Louis Tomlinson. She lives and writes in L.A.

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Customers find the book's plot engaging, with one noting it's just over 160 pages long. Moreover, the romance elements receive positive feedback, with one customer describing it as a perfect combination of romance. Additionally, customers appreciate the book's message, with one mentioning how it speaks to their overworked millennial woman's soul.
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7 customers mention plot length, 6 positive, 1 negative
Customers enjoy the plot length of the book, with one customer noting it's just over 160 pages, while another mentions it has a unique twist.
...The story was fast-paced with the story being just over 160 pages....Read more
Loved: fun plot, great flirty banter, strong female MC, east coast/west coast, political conviction....Read more
Clever writing, enjoyable characters, and a compact plot make this a fun fast read....Read more
This was a cute quick short story! Loved it!! Charlie will make you swoon! Can't wait for the next one!Read more
6 customers mention romance, 6 positive, 0 negative
Customers enjoy the romance in the book, with one mentioning it's a dark romance novel and another noting the sweet happy ending.
Finished this book in less than 2 hours and it hit the spot. Perfect combo of romance and nostalgia for me. Charlie = swoon worthy.Read more
...The happy ending was so sweet I loved it! 🩷❤️...Read more
...This book was such a wonderfully done novella! Short, sweet, never rushed, and it was just the perfect read for between reads....Read more
I think this is the next big winner in adult romance. It has the same emotional pull as The Idea of You but without the improbable age gap....Read more
5 customers mention message, 5 positive, 0 negative
Customers appreciate the messages in the book, with one customer noting how it speaks to their overworked millennial woman's soul, while another mentions the emotional pull similar to The Idea of You, and another appreciates the glimpses of political life.
...It’s modern, it’s fresh, and it speaks to my overworked millennial woman’s soul. 5/5, excellence.Read more
There were some really thoughtful and badass messages tucked into this short little book....Read more
...It has the same emotional pull as The Idea of You but without the improbable age gap....Read more
...Also enjoyed the glimpses of political life.Read more
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Customers find the book easy to read, with one mentioning it's perfect for between reads and another noting it's a quick read.
...writing, enjoyable characters, and a compact plot make this a fun fast read....Read more
A giddy, sexy, smart read. Get your hands on a copy of this book! I’m a big fan!!Read more
This was a quick read that kept me entertained the entire time....Read more
...Short, sweet, never rushed, and it was just the perfect read for between reads. If you know what I mean....Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2025
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    My first book by 831 Stories and it will not be my last. This book was such a wonderfully done novella! Short, sweet, never rushed, and it was just the perfect read for between reads. If you know what I mean.

    I loved Charlie, I loved Maya - I especially loved their growth together and apart! I was impressed that it was able to be shown in 170ish pages! I also loved Gabe & Kate as hello best friends! I just absolutely adored this one and it gave me all the nostalgic feels.... for what? I truly don't know.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2025
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    Rockstar Romance 🎸
    He falls first 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨
    Childhood Crush 🥰

    Fans of One Direction, Boy Bands, Resilient Female Leads, Political Society.

    This was my first read from the 831 stories and I am very impressed. The story was fast-paced with the story being just over 160 pages. The romance was cozy at times, like a hug, and then spicy scenes just come out of nowhere, a welcomed surprise for a smut lover. Not going to lie, at times I found myself guessing it was One Direction Fan Fiction or someone stole my diary and made a book out of my dreams.

    During all this, Maya is trying to find herself after her ex-husband committed betrayal and made her look like the fool. Maya is forced to show what she is made of in a society that wants to always blame the spouse that was cheated on.

    This is a great pallet cleanser for some more in depth, dark romance novels. Think Jennifer Barkley (From Parks and Rec) just younger, a tad nicer, and interested in local elections.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2025
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    Was curious about the 831 books. This is a pleasant bit of fluff that is well-edited (in terms of typos, grammar etc). Characters are likeable. After reading it I put it in my Little Free Library where I’m sure it will find readers. I don’t expect I’ll be buying more of the series soon.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2024
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    I think this is the next big winner in adult romance. It has the same emotional pull as The Idea of You but without the improbable age gap. The story is set in Washington DC amidst a political campaign which gives the plot a unique twist. It’s sexy, fun, easy, and SHORT. At 176 pages, you can gobble this up in one day.

    Side note: Big Fan is the debut novel from 831 Stories, a publishing company aimed at books meant for guiltless pleasure. The name, 831, was the pager code for “I love you” back in the 90’s…clever! It’s definitely one to keep an eye on and I’m excited to see what they publish next!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2025
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    I loved the character development of both characters and the quick plot. Super cute! Went in blind and it was better than I expected!
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2025
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    Maya, a political strategist and recovering scandal costar lands a gubernatorial candidate as her next client. While trying to reclaim her reputation, a boy band member from her past comes calling and as her worlds collide, everything she’s been working for implodes and comes together. Can she tie her teenage obsession with her political ambitions?
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2025
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    This was a quick read that kept me entertained the entire time. Because it is a shorter story it did lack character development but I still felt connected and the story was interesting. The happy ending was so sweet I loved it! 🩷❤️
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2025
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    This book is the full of all the reasons and feeling that led me to reading romance. It’s very swoony, full of plenty of “screaming sweeping kicking my feet” moments. But what I love about it is that is so GROWN UP. It’s modern, it’s fresh, and it speaks to my overworked millennial woman’s soul. 5/5, excellence.
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  • Hanne
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cute read
    Reviewed in Belgium on January 3, 2026
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Very cute and easy to read romance novel. Make sure to check the QR code at the end, for some fun extras.
  • MeganC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book!
    Reviewed in Canada on June 18, 2025
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    162 pages packed with so much goodness.

    It’s emotional, romantic, and relatable.

    Maya is a political consultant and is working on a new campaign when she meets Charlie, the rock star she’s had a crush on since she was a teen.

    I don’t usually enjoy reading about politics, but this one was an easy read and I loved every minute of it.

    The struggles that Maya faced internally with her job, potentially another public relationship, and doing things because she thought that’s what she was ‘supposed’ to do felt very relatable. The romance was swoony (and a lil spicy!) and this short novel had just the right amount of it.

    I highly recommend Big Fan!

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