about

Sher Lee writes rom-coms and fantasy novels for teens. She lives in Singapore and has an abiding love for local street food (including an incredible weakness for xiao long bao). She has two adorable corgis, Spade and Clover.

Her debut YA rom-com, FAKE DATES AND MOONCAKES is published by Penguin Random House (US) and Macmillan (UK).

Her YA fantasy, LEGEND OF THE WHITE SNAKE, will be published in 2024 by HarperCollins (US) and Macmillan (UK).

She is represented by Jess Regel at Helm Literary.

books

US

UK & INTERNATIONAL

ALSO AVAILABLE FROM

Books of Wonder - New York City, NY

Porter Square Books - Boston/Cambridge, MA

Mysterious Galaxy - San Diego, CA

The Ripped Bodice - Los Angeles, CA

FAKE DATES AND MOONCAKES

Penguin Random House (US) | Macmillan (UK)

Heartstopper meets Crazy Rich Asians in this heartfelt, joyful rom-com that follows an aspiring chef who discovers the recipe for love is more complicated than it seems when he starts fake-dating a handsome new customer.

Dylan Tang wants to win a Mid-Autumn Festival mooncake-making competition for teen chefs—in memory of his mom, and to bring much-needed publicity to his aunt’s struggling Chinese takeout in Brooklyn.

Enter Theo Somers: charming, wealthy, with a smile that makes Dylan’s stomach do backflips. AKA a distraction. Their worlds are sun-and-moon apart, but Theo keeps showing up. He even convinces Dylan to be his fake date at a family wedding in the Hamptons.

In Theo’s glittering world of pomp, privilege, and crazy rich drama, their romance is supposed to be just pretend . . . but Dylan finds himself falling for Theo. For real. Then Theo’s relatives reveal their true colors—but with the mooncake contest looming, Dylan can’t risk being sidetracked by rich-people problems.

Can Dylan save his family’s business and follow his heart—or will he fail to do both?

EDITORIAL REVIEWS

"Lee's debut skillfully utilizes beloved rom-com tropes . . . Quick and engaging dialogue, coupled with plentiful queer and Chinese cultural representation, makes for a sweet ode to family, food, and love."

—Publisher's Weekly

"Debut novelist Lee presents a rom-com romp full of meddling and hijinks. Foodies will have lots to savor, and cultural heritage and appreciation are at the forefront. Sweet-filled fun."

—Kirkus Reviews

TRANSLATED EDITIONS

POLISH from Wydawnictwo Literackie (Available now)

SPANISH from Ediciones Urano (2024)

ITALIAN from Mondadori Libri (2024)

PORTUGUESE (Brazil) from Editura Globo (2024)

COMMISSIONED ARTWORK BY VENESSA KELLEY

LEGEND OF THE WHITE SNAKE

Coming 2024 from HarperCollins (US) and Macmillan (UK)

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For any business-related inquiries related to my novels, publicity, or subsidiary rights, please contact my agent Jess Regel at Helm Literary at jess@helmliterary.com

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