Operation Boyfriend

Name: Operation Boyfriend
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ISBN: 9781837004348

An MM Fake Dating Romantic Comedy

Zarah Detand

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English

Miscellaneous
12 May 2026

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Romance; LGBT Romance

Sharing a king-sized bed while maintaining some personal boundaries? Check. Convincing his family they're madly in love? Easy. Ignoring their sizzling chemistry? Impossible.

Dean Hollis has a plan to survive his sister's tropical destination wedding: invent a boyfriend so his mom will stop worrying about his perpetually single status. The only problem? Now he needs an actual date.

Enter Taylan Carter--charming, gorgeous, and in need of a vacation he can't afford. When Dean offers him a deal--pretend to be Dean's boyfriend for a week on a private tropical island in exchange for an all-expenses-paid luxury getaway--how can Tay refuse?

But between sunset swims, probing family questions, and a rival trying to steal his fake boyfriend, Tay's finding it harder and harder to remember this is all just pretend. And as for Dean, the workaholic American surgeon with walls higher than the hospital where they both work? He's discovering that keeping things professional with Tay might be the one operation he can't successfully complete...

One desperate lie. One luxury resort. One very real attraction. Operation Boyfriend is a delicious fake-dating romance that whisks you away to a tropical resort where stolen kisses feel a little too real. If you're looking for the perfect beach read, this book is for you.

By: Zarah Detand
Imprint: Miscellaneous
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
ISBN: 9781837004348
ISBN 10: 183700434X
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 12 May 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Author of witty M/M romances with snark and heart. Chaos monkey. Coffee snob. Cheese is her love language. Zarah's partial to a slow burn that unfolds with maddening patience and a satisfying payoff. She loves opposites that attract and has never met a celebrity romance trope she didn't like--and frankly, at this point, might need professional help. Expect sharp banter, inconvenient feelings, and guaranteed happy endings. Zarah Detand is based in Europe.

Reviews for Operation Boyfriend: An MM Fake Dating Romantic Comedy

""Sweet and snarky with sexual chemistry that sizzles! Their hard fought HEA was so satisfying all while feeling so real."" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ""If you are a fan of KJ Charles, Cat Sebastian, or Everina Maxwell, you should absolutely read this book. If you are just a fan of romances that squeeze your heart in the best way, you should absolutely read this book!... the banter is hilarious. I adored this, beginning to end."" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ""This book was fantastic. I did not expect to laugh and cry and appreciate my friendships so damn much! I don't think there was a single emotion this book didn't evoke in me."" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ""Zarah really knows how to give us all the feels. This one had them all. The characters are fully developed and her writing is top notch. If you are a fan of MM romance, then you'll love this book."" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ""Swoon-worthy. I will be rereading this over and over again."" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ""I love all of Zarah's books, but this just might be my new favorite. It had all the feels, was super well written, and rewarding from cover to cover. Loved it!"" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐