{"product_id":"9781804366325-stand-up-guy","title":"Stand Up Guy","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most uplifting romance you'll read this year\u003cbr\u003eDumped by Instagram post. Not a whiff of a social life. Can it get any worse?\u003cp\u003eAfter a string of failed relationships - romantic and platonic - \u003cb\u003eLea\u003c\/b\u003e's had enough of watching life happen without her. When she bumps into \u003cb\u003eShep\u003c\/b\u003e, a comedian at the Edinburgh festival in need of accommodation, it feels like destiny. And voil  Lea now has a lodger and some company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two get on like a flat on fire, and Lea can't resist falling for outgoing Shep. But she knows it's a mistake that will cost 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eStand Up Guy\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA heartwarming, laugh-out-loud romance\u003c\/b\u003e with all the feels' Sandy Barker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eWarm, witty, with just the right balance of poignancy\u003c\/b\u003e . Nina Kaye's writing really brings the setting, story, and characters to life.' Zoe Allison\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Nina Kaye has done it again, with another of her trademark \u003cb\u003ewarm, funny\u003c\/b\u003e reads that also shines a gentle light on social issues. I really felt for the main character Lea, and \u003cb\u003erooted for her all the way to the heartwarming conclusion\u003c\/b\u003e' Fiona Leitch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA 5-star read that nestles into your heart\u003c\/b\u003e, leaving you with that lovely afterglow of a beautifully told story  \u003cb\u003ea true gem for any bookworm\u003c\/b\u003e.'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'The banter back and forth between the characters is great. \u003cb\u003eA story of romance, friendship, chasing your dreams and finding self-confidence\u003c\/b\u003e. Definitely give this book a read!'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eFull of laughter and tears, this book took me on a journey\u003c\/b\u003e. There is so much that you can relate to brilliant!'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'This is genuinely \u003cb\u003emy new favorite romance novel\u003c\/b\u003e. No miscommunication tropes, just two adults telling each other how they're feeling consistently. \u003cb\u003eAmazingly well-written\u003c\/b\u003e.'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'This book had me in tears twice in the first three chapters \u003cb\u003eI really related to Lea and was totally invested in her story\u003c\/b\u003e. Deserves to be a smash hit.'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'I didn't want it to end, but equally couldn't put it down  I read it in a day \u003cb\u003ethe best rom-com I've read all year. Lea and Shep are one of my favourite bookish couples ever\u003c\/b\u003e.'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'This is \u003cb\u003ea great book\u003c\/b\u003e. I was able to both laugh and have some tears.'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'I have hoovered up all of Nina Kaye's books so far, and \u003ci\u003eStand Up Guy\u003c\/i\u003e was no different. The romance that develops is \u003cb\u003ea brilliant 'will they\/won't they?' story. A wonderful read and highly recommended\u003c\/b\u003e.'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41270937256033,"sku":"9781804366325","price":8.01,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_36482072_19116b3c-0d36-43fa-bc23-ea7c85069625.jpg?v=1760003090","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781804366325-stand-up-guy","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}