Stand Up Guy: The most uplifting romance you'll read this year

Lea has had a string of failed relationships and is dumped by Instagram post. She meets Shep, a comedian at the Edinburgh festival, and they get on like a flat on fire. Lea falls for Shep, but she knows it's a mistake that will cost her heart. With Shep's stand-up routine edging him closer to his big break, there's no way he'll stick around. Love is no laughing matter as the festival draws to a close, and Lea must find the confidence to confess her feelings to Shep.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 18 January 2024
Publisher: Canelo

After a series of failed relationships, both romantic and platonic, Lea has had enough of watching life pass her by. When she meets Shep, a comedian at the Edinburgh festival in need of accommodation, it feels like fate. And voila! Lea now has a lodger and some company.

The two get along like a house on fire, and Lea can't resist falling for outgoing Shep. But she knows it's a mistake that will break her heart – he's just another guy passing through, after all. And with Shep's stand-up routine edging him closer to his big break, there's no way he'll stick around.

Love is no laughing matter as the festival draws to a close. Can Lea find the confidence to step up and confess her feelings to Shep? Will he want to stay?

"Stand Up Guy" is a feel-good, heartwarming romance for anyone desperate to break out of their shell and find their true self. Perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary, Laura Jane Williams, and Miranda Dickinson.

Praise for "Stand Up Guy":

"A heartwarming, laugh-out-loud romance with all the feels." – Sandy Barker

"Warm, witty, with just the right balance of poignancy." – Nina Kaye

"Nina Kaye has done it again, with another of her trademark warm, funny reads that also shines a gentle light on social issues." – Zoe Allison

"A 5-star read that nestles into your heart, leaving you with that lovely afterglow of a beautifully told story – a true gem for any bookworm." – Fiona Leitch

"The banter back and forth between the characters is great. A story of romance, friendship, chasing your dreams, and finding self-confidence." – Reader review

"The characters are well-developed, and the dialogue is witty and engaging. A story of romance, friendship, chasing your dreams, and finding self-confidence." – Reader review

"A heartwarming and uplifting story that will leave you feeling hopeful and inspired. A story of romance, friendship, chasing your dreams, and finding self-confidence." – Reader review

Weight: 230g
Dimension: 197 x 129 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804366325