Imprint: Bedford Square Publishers

My Brilliant AI Boyfriend

Stella Hayward

‘A romantic, lighthearted ode to human imperfection’ Publishers Weekly ‘A tender look at humanity and love’ Kirkus Reviews ‘A heartwarming story of sweet romance’ Booklist

Top scientist in her field Ava Green doesn’t spend much time outside of the lab. But when her best friend suggests she present her innovative work in AI at a big competition to win a funding prize, Ava is one of the four finalists chosen.

For the next three weeks, the short-listed contestants will live and work at Castle Beaumont, and Ava will have to do things like attend dinners and actually interact with people. To make matters worse, she’s in competition with the surly and aloof poet Forrest Faulkner, who’s had a huge chip on his shoulder since the moment they met. What’s so great about poems that don’t even rhyme, anyway?

But one of the finalists literally looks like he’s Ava’s fantasy come to life… and maybe that’s not so far from the truth. Could it be that Ava’s idea of perfection isn’t what’s perfect for her, after all?

  • Funny and sweet romance with neurodiverse protagonist full of tropes:enemies-to-lovers; opposites attract; slow burn; STEM romance; single dad; love triangle
  • Unusual look at highly contemporary and relevant theme of AI through an optimistic lens by highly regarded author (aka Rowan Coleman)

Category:

Paperback

RRP: £9.99

ISBN: 9781835014042

Published: August 27, 2026

Extent: 300 pages

Ebook

RRP: £6.99

ISBN: 9781835014059

Published: August 27, 2026

Reviews

‘Incredibly funny and utterly adorable’ Jenny Colgan on The Good Boy

‘Charming, clever, magical. A book that made me smile from first page to last’ Milly Johnson on The Good Boy

‘A charming and robust supporting cast — especially widower Forrest’s ebullient six-year-old daughter, Artie — add charm and heft to the humorous narrative. It’s a romantic, lighthearted ode to human imperfection’ Publishers Weekly

‘A tender look at humanity and love. The endearing heroine is the beating heart of this quirky, outlandish, earnestly optimistic romance’ Kirkus Reviews

‘This romance is a heartwarming story of sweet romance, with characters who are all sincerely trying to do and be good — whether they are human, AI, or ghostly’ Booklist