Stand-In Dad

<strong>A joyful <em>s</em>tory about found family and the courage to embrace love's true colours.</strong> <p>'A book with spring in its step... I read this with a big smile and a soaring heart.' <strong>JACK STRANGE</strong></p><p>'A love letter to queerness and the family you get to choose.' <strong>PJ ELLIS</strong></p><p>Forty years ago sixteen-year-old <strong>David </strong>was heartbroken when his family rejected him for coming out. Since then he has vowed to always help anyone in need. So when he finds a tearful young woman outside his flower shop he can't just walk away.</p><p> <strong>Meg </strong>is newly engaged to the love of her life Hannah. She should be overjoyed but her conservative parents have made their disapproval painfully clear - leaving Meg devastated and wanting to call the whole wedding off.</p><p>But David won't let another young person be rejected. He offers to be Meg's 'stand-in dad' diving headfirst into dress fittings cake tastings and venue visits to make sure Meg's special day is unforgettable.</p><p>Yet Meg's parents' absence looms large - and when disaster strikes can David save the wedding in time?</p><p> <strong> <em>The Stand-in Dad</em> is a joyful story about found family and the courage to embrace love's true colours perfect for fans of</strong> <strong>Matt Cain Mike Gayle and Ryan Love.</strong> </p><p> <strong> <em>----------------</em> </strong> </p><p> <strong>AUTHORS LOVE <em>THE STAND-IN DAD</em>!</strong> </p><p>'Joyful uplifting and full of heart - I loved it.' <strong>SARAH TURNER</strong></p><p>'A thoroughly heart-warming read full of lovable characters and with a resounding message of hope for our times.' <strong>KATE STOREY</strong></p><p>'Sweet uplifting and deeply touching... a delight.' <strong>JUSTIN MYERS</strong></p><p>'A tender heart-warming story of friends family and the unexpected joy that's waiting in the spaces in-between. Gentle and uplifting.' <strong>JULIETTA HENDERSON</strong></p><p>'Moving and uplifting <em>THE STAND-IN DAD</em> is <em>HEARTSTOPPER</em> for adults; a love letter to queerness and the family you get to choose.' <strong>PJ ELLIS</strong></p><p>'A breath of fresh air. Powered by kindness community and love this book is lots of fun and absolutely full of joy.' <strong>ELEANOR RAY</strong></p><p>'A sweet and touching story that highlights that true friendship comes in many forms.' <strong>CHARLOTTE BUTTERFIELD</strong></p><p>'What a joy! A vibrant warm and hopeful story with a cast of characters I'd love to be friends with and a flower shop I wish was on my street. Loved it.' <strong>PENNY MIRREN</strong></p><p>'A book with spring in its step... I read this with a big smile and a soaring heart.' <strong>JACK STRANGE</strong></p><p>'A gentle heart-warming story... with a dash of humour whisked in to delight.' <strong>CHARLIE LYNDHURST</strong></p><p> <strong>READERS LOVE THE <em>STAND-IN DAD</em>!</strong> </p><p>'This was just<strong> beautiful</strong>. Literally my heart hurts... This will forever live in my mind. Absolutely <strong>stunning</strong>.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley review</p><p>'This is an <strong>uplifting</strong> and <strong>joyful</strong> story about love acceptance and overcoming adversity... Heartily recommended as a queer <strong>pick-me-up</strong>.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley review</p><p>'A lovely and <strong>heart-warming</strong> book.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley review</p><p>'Gosh what a read... A <strong>lovely</strong> ending.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley review</p><p>'I really enjoyed this book and will be looking out for others by this author. <strong>Very impressed</strong>.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley review</p>